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Türkiye’s Embassy in Mexico has urged Turkish citizens to exercise caution following a federal security operation and subsequent unrest in several Mexican states. In a statement posted on the US social media platform X, the embassy said it is closely monitoring developments that occurred Sunday in the states of Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas. The embassy advised Turkish nationals to remain vigilant, take maximum precautions for their safety and follow instructions issued by local authorities. It said the embassy can be reached through its emergency hotline at +52 557 917 7785. Mexican federal security forces on Sunday carried…

Gebreegziabher Berehe has stopped waiting for tourists to arrive as many worry about a return to war. The tour guide in Ethiopia ’s northern region of Tigray says his bookings have dried up, ATMs in the city of Mekele are empty and he is considering leaving a country where he can no longer afford to live. “If war arises again, I think the situation will be even more severe than before,” the 37-year-old Berehe said. “My colleagues and I are now facing serious economic and moral crises, even before hearing the sound of any gun.” There is a tense calm in Mekele,…

On a busy street in central Accra, Clement Azaabire hangs neatly sewn fugu smocks on lines, the striped, multicolored fabrics swaying in the breeze. For 15 years, Azaabire has proudly sold the garment that is associated with his community in northern Ghana. Now, it’s the talk of town. More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful traditional outfit with pride in a trend triggered by online mockery. Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in early February visited Zambia wearing a fugu garment, prompting ridicule from some social media users. Ghanaians responded by defending what they felt was a rich cultural heritage, and Tourism Minister…

Speaking to reporters from a basement in Kherson, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Ukraine Munir Mammadzade said that the frontline city remains “under constant fire,” with daily attacks destroying homes and critical infrastructure, as well as the services that children and families rely on.“I have been constantly hearing artillery shelling,” he said, speaking of yet another “massive, coordinated attack” which reportedly impacted civilian and energy infrastructure overnight.The city’s children’s hospital was attacked eight times on Tuesday morning, Mr. Mammadzade added.Childhood undergroundWith few places offering any sanctuary in Kherson, daily life is “a matter of survival” for children and families…

In a major move to address the foundational gaps in Nigeria’s digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have agreed to synchronize their efforts.The goal? To bring digital literacy to the over 47 million children currently enrolled in Nigeria’s basic education system.During a strategic meeting at NITDA Headquarters in Abuja, Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA director general, told the UBEC management team, led by Dr. Aisha Garba, executive secretary, that reaching the classroom is the “final frontier” for the country’s 95% digital literacy target by 2030.Moving from Teacher Training to Student ImpactWhile NITDA…

King Charles III has backed the probe of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after arrest on his 66th birthday. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that King Charles III has expressed full support for the ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, the monarch said authorities would be allowed to carry out a “full, fair and proper process” in the appropriate manner.   “They have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation,” King Charles stated. “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.” The King…

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – At the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), a master craftsperson brings a solid wood tabletop to fruition, overseeing finish, joinery and the quiet patience required to get it right. Just steps away, a sleek, minimalist booth hums softly, where beds adjust at the touch of a button, sofas glide into position, mechanisms hidden so precisely they seem to disappear. There is no divide between old and new here. Craftsman at work Instead, MIFF, taking place from 4 to 7 March this year across two major venues at the…

As the second edition of the Niger Delta Games enters Day-3 in Benin, Edo State, the Scouting Committee has said that it has a mission to identify the next generation of star sportsmen and women from the region. Chairman of the committee, Godwin Enakhena and his team has been moving round the games venues from morning sessions till the close of the day, monitoring and liaising with the screening committee to ensure that the right athletes were scouted. “We’re ready to help discover the next Blessing Oborodudu, Victor Ikpeba, Victor Osimhen, Nwankwo Kanu, Efe Ajagba, Enefiok Udo-Obong, Blessing Okagbare, Ese…

Controversial actor, Yul Edochie, has stated that he is not married to his ‘second wife’, Judy Austin. He made this statement in response to a lawsuit filed against him by his ex-wife, May Edochie. May Edochie accused her husband of adultery and filed for divorce. Yul told the court that his connection with Judy Austin was all about skitmaking. He stated that there is no legally recognized union between them. In a report by Premium Times, May’s legal team, led by Emeka Ugwuonye of Due Process Advocates, said in a statement that the ongoing case at the FCT High Court in Abuja,…

The UN Security Council meets this morning to discuss Sudan as the war nears its third year, with fighting intensifying across multiple regions and civilians facing deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are expected to brief ministers on a conflict marked by shifting front lines, advanced weaponry and widespread displacement. The meeting comes amid fresh warnings that atrocities in Darfur, including acts bearing the “hallmarks of genocide” in El Fasher, signal a dangerous escalation. Follow the live coverage below, UN News App users click here. Source link