Algeria has opened its largest operating dairy plant in Rouiba, aiming to boost domestic milk production and reduce reliance on imports. The facility, built by state-owned Giplait, can produce 1,200 metric tons of milk daily and is equipped with modern machinery to improve efficiency and quality. This project is part of Algeria’s strategy to strengthen…

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation on Sunday. The 59-year-old was one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, with a $15 million bounty on his head. El Mencho’s death was reportedly confirmed by the Mexican Defence Ministry after he was…

The US president Donald Trump’s offer to send a naval hospital ship to Greenland, has been rejected by Denmark and Greenland citing their existing public healthcare system that provides free care to citizens. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated, “That will be ‘no thanks’ from us,” emphasizing their self-sufficient healthcare system. Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels…

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting militant camps and hideouts belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, have resulted in dozens of casualties, including women and children, according to Afghan authorities. The Pakistani military said the operation was…

US President Donald Trump has increased global tariffs to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his previous import taxes. The new tariffs, allowed under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, are temporary and require congressional approval after five months. Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s decision, calling it “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American”.…

Venezuela has granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, according to National Assembly deputy Jorge Arreaza. The move follows the unanimous adoption of a new law by Venezuela’s National Assembly, aiming to release hundreds of prisoners held for political reasons. The law excludes those prosecuted for promoting armed actions against Venezuela’s sovereignty or terrorism-related activities. Opposition…

Austria has converted Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station, sparking mixed reactions from locals. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, responsible for World War II and the Holocaust, which led to the deaths of millions, including 65,000 Austrian Jews. The government aims to “neutralise” the site, which has been…

A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for mocking President Kais Saied on social media, specifically for calling him the “supreme commander of sanitation and rainwater drainage” after recent deadly floods. Saidani was charged with insulting others via communication networks, an offense punishable by up to two years in…

The British government has been urged to comply with a High Court of Enugu State judgment ordering it to pay £420 million in compensation to families of 21 coal miners killed in a 1949 protest at the Iva Valley coal mine in Enugu. The court’s decision, delivered on February 5, holds the British government liable…

The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, citing that he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court decided 6-3 that IEEPA doesn’t authorize the President to impose tariffs, emphasizing that Congress has the power to levy taxes and tariffs. Trump had imposed…

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Germany, focusing on security, power, and railway development. Key areas of collaboration include: Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Germany span 65 years, with Germany eagerly awaiting Nigeria’s new ambassador.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a South Korean court for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration in December 2024. The court found Yoon guilty of sending troops to the National Assembly to silence political opponents and paralyzing the legislative body. Yoon, 65, had argued…

A 50-person team from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Libreville on February 16, 2026, to explore partnership chances in Gabon’s digital and financial sectors. Although No agreements signed, and no investments announced yet, they met Gabon’s ministers in charge of digital economy and finance to discuss finance-tech projects. Main areas of focus include creating…