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• India set to provide global leadership in AI and emerging technologies: Chandrababu Naidu February 20, 2026 9:32 am Awaz The Voice Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu New Delhi Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday expressed confidence that India is poised to assume a global leadership role in artificial intelligence and related emerging …
• Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals? February 20, 2026 9:29 am Swissinfo From Switzerland to the world: containers at the Port of Switzerland on the Rhine river in Basel. Gaetan Bally / Keystone As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For highly globalised, …
• What the Spanish Armada still teaches us about leadership February 20, 2026 9:25 am Splash 247 Robert Oliver is a historical novelist whose work examines how risk, power, and decision-making collide under pressure. This month he has published Armada: The Fire, which chronicles the decades leading to the attempted Spanish Armada invasion of England …
• Oikophobia and the Crisis of Western Democracy with Shany Mor | Quillette Cetera Ep. 62 February 20, 2026 9:14 am Quillette In this episode of Quillette Cetera, Zoe Booth speaks with Israeli political thinker and writer Shany Mor, who previously served as Director for Foreign Policy at Israel’s National Security Council. A prominent commentator on democracy, nationalism, and …
• India News | India Will Provide Global Leadership in AI: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu February 20, 2026 9:05 am Latestly New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday expressed optimism about India's growing leadership in artificial intelligence, stating that the country is set to play a global leadership role in AI and …
• In Kyrgyzstan, labor protection legislation is being improved February 20, 2026 8:46 am Open KG Recently, parliamentary hearings were held, organized by the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the draft law "On Labor Protection" was discussed. This information was announced by the …
• Not just negotiations with "RusHydro". How else Alexey Shirshov is helping the Kyrgyz government February 20, 2026 8:45 am Open KG According to information provided by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, in an interview with Kaktus.media, Alexey Shirshov, who previously headed OJSC "TNK 'Dastan'," is actively involved in the …
• Student Government passes budget appropriations after 2 weeks of debate, controversy February 20, 2026 8:40 am The Daily Texan - Texas UT Student Government passed its student organization appropriations on Tuesday during its assembly meeting after three weeks of debate over the funding of politically-affiliated groups. The appropriations, which were introduced during the Feb. 3 meeting, …
• Government’s plan to turn SA into a construction site February 20, 2026 8:37 am The Citizen (South Africa) The state owns 88 000 buildings and 5m hectares of land yet pays R6bn a year in leases. The state’s enormous property portfolio of 88 000 buildings and five million hectares of land is about to get a makeover. This week, speaking at the 2026 State of the …
• ‘If I believed that democracy was doomed, I wouldn’t be doing this’: Professor James Kirk believes in the political efficacy of the next generation February 20, 2026 8:25 am The Sophian - Massachusetts In an era of No Kings, thinly veiled references to World War events and injustices faced by Americans perpetrated by American institutions, Smith College Visiting Assistant Professor of Government James Kirk maintains that vigilance is key. He views …
• UT Board Policy Asks Faculty to Avoid ‘Controversial’ Topics in Class February 20, 2026 8:22 am Inside Higher Ed The University of Texas system board approved a policy Thursday that asks faculty members to “eschew topics and controversies that are not germane” to their classes. Faculty said the new standards are absurdly vague and will, by design, encourage self- …
• Ethiopia's Digital Ambitions Needs a Foreign Policy Strategy for Silicon Valley February 20, 2026 8:16 am Addis Fortune The rise of Tech Diplomacy marks a new chapter in international relations. By formalising the engagement of powerful private-sector actors in global diplomacy, it challenges states to rethink how they pursue influence and safeguard national interests, …
• Dummies’ guide to the main parties in local elections in March February 20, 2026 7:28 am DutchNews If you muddle your VVD with your PVV, don’t be ashamed. Read the Dutch News 2026 dummies’ guide to the main political parties. With local elections on March 18, political parties are waking up to the fact that thousands of people born outside the …
• On the Same Page: SEC Leadership Articulates Enforcement Priorities, Aligns with DOJ and CFTC February 20, 2026 7:27 am JD Supra - California Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team analyzes recent remarks from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leaders outlining a return to core enforcement priorities and signaling a more focused, coordinated approach among federal …
• Impact of elections on South Africa's property development sector in 2026 February 20, 2026 6:35 am IOL An election year brings both uncertainty and opportunity for the property development sector. While there can be short-term delays as municipalities navigate political transitions, election cycles also place the focus firmly on service delivery and …
• Bangladesh After the Faultlines: Can Foreign Policy Hold the Republic Together? February 20, 2026 6:33 am Goa Chronicle When I wrote in Goa Chronicle about the emerging faultlines within Bangladesh, the argument was not alarmist. It was diagnostic. Bangladesh was not collapsing, but it was shifting. Beneath the surface of electoral arithmetic and political rhetoric, deeper …
• Kent State U. professor caught on camera: ‘They want to keep the white men in power’ February 20, 2026 6:24 am The College Fix Diversity, equity and inclusion opponents “want to keep the white men in power and they want to come and overtake public education.”  That according to Jennifer Walton-Fisette, director of educator preparation in the College of Education, Health and Human …
• We meet the independent Birmingham councillor candidates fighting for a political 'shake-up' in the 2026 local elections amid all the cuts to services in the city February 20, 2026 6:08 am Express & Star “It’s a sorry sight,” resident James Cross tells me as we greet each other outside the former Harborne Day Centre. The building used to be a lifeline for many families, providing care and support for vulnerable adults – but it’s now vacant, hidden away …
• Hitler’s Moscow to Trump’s Minneapolis: When power meets resistance February 20, 2026 5:56 am Independent Australia As federal force meets organised resistance, Minneapolis becomes a defining moment in Trump’s presidency, writes Dr Norm Sanders. IN EARLY DECEMBER 1941, Hitler’s army came within 20 kilometres of the Moscow city limits after rolling across much of Europe. …
• Public good, private wheels: Rethinking transport delivery February 20, 2026 5:00 am Business and Financial Times By Edwin S. Kwame KOGE Public transportation is a foundational pillar of economic productivity, social inclusion, and urban functionality. Efficient transport systems move labour to centres of production, connect citizens to education and healthcare, and …
• DME MACs Announce Meeting on Proposed LCDs for Seat Elevation Coverage on Group 2 Power Chairs February 20, 2026 4:27 am Mobility Management Nearly three years after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) affirmed Medicare coverage for power seat elevation on power wheelchairs, the Medicare DME MACs — Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions A and D) and CGS Administrators ( …
• Union Minister Pabitra Margherita slams Priyanka Gandhi’s Assam visit, calls her a ‘Political Tourist’ February 20, 2026 4:25 am News Live In a scathing social media broadside, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, has labeled Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra a “political tourist” following her arrival in Assam for election-related …
• Guwahati: Priyanka Gandhi releases ‘people’s charge sheet against BJP government’ February 20, 2026 3:58 am The Sentinel - Assam News Staff Reporter GUWAHATI: On the first day of her two-day visit to Assam, AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is the chairperson of the screening committee of the party for Assam, released a 20-point ‘people’s charge sheet against the BJP …
• DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin announces departure from agency amid mounting public backlash February 20, 2026 3:43 am Natural News DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin announces departure from agency amid mounting public backlash Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, announced her departure following public criticism of the Trump administration's aggressive …
• Major recreational marijuana legislation stalls again at state Capitol February 20, 2026 3:35 am Hawaii Public Radio Lawmakers have deferred a bill that would have set up the infrastructure to regulate a recreational marijuana program — one of several pieces of marijuana legislation that have stalled during the 2026 session. President Donald Trump issued an executive …
• Eyebrows as Oburu Oginga holds talks with Siaya leadership without James Orengo: "Mnapanga impeachment?" February 20, 2026 3:27 am TUKO Siaya senator Oburu Oginga convened a meeting with a section of county leaders, excluding Governor James Orengo, sparking speculation Attendees included deputy governor William Oduol, legislators Christine Ombaka, Elisha Odhiambo, David Ochieng’, and …
• Indiana’s public camping ban bill moves to House floor February 20, 2026 3:12 am WPTA - Indiana (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Sleeping on the street in Indiana could prompt an involuntary hold or lead to misdemeanor charges under a bill headed to the House floor, after more than two hours of committee debate Wednesday. ORIGINAL REPORT: HERE “This …
• Restoring public confidence in PNG’s electoral system February 20, 2026 2:47 am The National Acting Papua New Guinea  Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi has given us a fresh sense of optimism in our democracy – a system that has been severely dented by warlords and gangsters over 50 years. She has promised to fail elections if we do not play the …
• A Balancing Act: Critics Question Canada’s China Policy as Carney Pivots Toward Beijing February 20, 2026 2:46 am Vision Times By Feng Zhiqiang, Commentary Early this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Beijing, where he publicly described Canada and China as forming a “strategic partnership.” Shortly afterward, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, …
• Labor government moves to bar entry to Australian women and children interned in Syria February 20, 2026 2:18 am World Socialist Web Site Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has personally denounced 11 young women and 23 children—all Australian citizens—who were prevented from returning home this week from hellhole conditions in Syria. “I have nothing but contempt for them,” he …
• Best of Both Sides | After elections in Bangladesh, India and BNP are off to a new start February 20, 2026 2:15 am The Indian Express The results of Bangladesh’s election are an emphatic signal of the people’s desire to see the end of the unpopular interim government, one that was largely influenced by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). The JeI is a pro-Pakistan Islamist organisation, infamous …
• No plan to privatise power DISCOMS: CM February 20, 2026 2:11 am The Kashmir Monitor JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed grants amounting to ₹61,575.88 lakh for the General Administration Department (GAD), ₹47,648.38 lakh for Planning, ₹12,408.31 lakh for Information, ₹12,54,383.63 lakh for the Power Development …
• When government gridlock hurts veterans ready to serve again | David Oclander February 20, 2026 1:49 am The MSU Exponent - Montana I served 23 years in the U.S. Army Infantry, including 35 months deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan during the most violent periods of both wars. I led organizations of 1,200 to 5,500 soldiers and missed the birth of two of my three sons. Like many veterans, …
• NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters February 20, 2026 1:45 am Medicine Hat News By Canadian Press on February 19, 2026. OTTAWA — The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the …
• Trump is pressuring Utah on an AI bill. Gov. Cox says states should lead on policy February 20, 2026 1:32 am KUER - Utah Speaking at POLITICO’s 2026 Governor’s Summit in Washington, D.C., Gov. Spencer Cox pushed back on the Trump administration meddling in state policy on AI regulation and child safety. In a memo, the White House told the state that it’s against Republican …
• Bill barring political appointees from serving as inspectors general introduced in Senate February 20, 2026 1:22 am Ballotpedia Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a bill barring political appointees from serving as inspectors general, and disparate state bills affecting their relationship with ICE In Washington Bill barring political appointees from serving …
• Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia tapped for two leadership roles at GSA  February 20, 2026 12:39 am FedScoop - Washington D.C. Federal Chief Information Officer Greg Barbaccia will be adding two new titles — at least temporarily — to his work in government.  The General Services Administration announced Thursday that Barbaccia will join the agency as the acting director of …
• As Michiganders feel the squeeze on energy, Senate Democrats seek to legalize virtual power plants February 20, 2026 12:34 am Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan Electric meters. | Sarah Vogelsong/States Newsroom While energy costs and reliability remain a top concern for residents throughout the state, a pair of Ann Arbor-area senators sat before the Senate Energy and Environment community encouraging their …
• Government of Grenada and GGGI Launch Resilient Green and Affordable Housing Initiative February 20, 2026 12:30 am I News Cayman The Government of Grenada and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on February 17 convened the launch of the initiative “Scaling-Up Resilient, Green, and Affordable Housing in Grenada” to strengthen the country’s housing sector through resilient and …
• UT System adopts new policy limiting discussion of controversial topics in the classroom February 20, 2026 12:20 am KVUE - Texas The new guidelines instruct faculty to take a “broad and balanced approach” to the discussion and teaching of controversial issues. AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas Board of Regents voted Thursday morning to adopt a new policy that create guidelines …
• The Media Line: Israel Braces for Possible Iran Conflict ‘Within Days’ as US Builds Up Air Power to Iraq War Levels   February 20, 2026 12:13 am Regional Media News - Iowa Israel Braces for Possible Iran Conflict ‘Within Days’ as US Builds Up Air Power to Iraq War Levels By The Media Line Staff Israel has raised its level of military readiness and is assessing that a confrontation with Iran may be imminent, Israel’s state …
• Veteran outcry halts VA's medication-based disability policy change February 20, 2026 12:11 am WVEC - Virginia A new federal policy to change veterans' disability compensation criteria was paused after national backlash. NORFOLK, Va. — A new federal policy that would have changed the qualifications for veterans to receive disability compensation has already …
• New Columbus legislation would ban city employees from joining ICE February 20, 2026 12:10 am CW Columbus - Ohio Columbus City Council leaders unveiled a legislative package Tuesday aimed at limiting local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, citing a need to protect workers and families from "extreme" enforcement tactics. The proposals, …
• African Union, bishops sign renewed pact to boost peace, governance and humanitarian cooperation February 20, 2026 12:08 am Christian Daily International Participants of the SECAM High-Level Side Event in partnership with the African Union on Water Sustainability and Sanitation on Feb. 7, 2026 in Addis Ababa SECAM The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the African Union …
• Who calls the shots in OCBC’s corridors of power? February 20, 2026 12:01 am The Business Times Singapore Its new group CEO Tan Teck Long must balance what minority shareholders want with the interests of one of Asia’s wealthiest clans [SINGAPORE] OCBC’s founding Lee family owns a controlling 28 per cent stake in South-east Asia’s second-biggest bank by assets …
• Foreign policy challenges for new government February 19, 2026 11:59 pm New Age Bangladesh WHEN the Bangladesh Nationalist Party unveiled its manifesto anchored in the phrase ‘Bangladesh First,’ it offered more than an electoral slogan. It presented a moral claim. That sovereignty, dignity and national interest would no longer be rhetorical …
• Government removes controversial Article 44 to secure labour reform passage February 19, 2026 11:55 pm Buenos Aires Times President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill has been stripped of a controversial article that would have allowed firms to dramatically reduce wages paid to workers on sick leave. The government’s Labour Modernisation Bill was debated in the Chamber of …
• Texas Senate primaries: Harris County polls show tight races in both parties ahead of Election Day February 19, 2026 11:48 pm KHOU - Texas With March primaries just weeks away, a new poll reveals deep divides among Harris County voters in the Texas Senate race. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County voters will play a large role in deciding both the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate …
• Colombian Ana Maria Archila Elected New York’s New Head of International Affairs February 19, 2026 11:46 pm Colombia One Colombian-born activist Ana Maria Archila was appointed head of the New York Office of International Affairs by Mayor Mamdani. Credit: Anamariaforny, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Colombian Ana Maria Archila as …
• Jay Shatara Joins Wellington As Public Information Officer February 19, 2026 11:45 pm The Town-Crier - Florida Jay Shatara has joined the Village of Wellington as the new public information officer, bringing years of media relations and communications expertise. Shatara brings nearly a decade of both television news and government communications experience. He was …
• VA secretary pauses disability rating policy change after backlash February 19, 2026 11:22 pm WTKR 3 - Virginia NORFOLK, Va. — Veterans could celebrate a temporary victory Thursday, as a VA policy change that had them concerned was paused. “Now, they’re changing the game and changing the level of the playing field," Virginia VFW Legislative Chair Ron Riffle …
• Govt says Constitution Amendment targets governance bottlenecks February 19, 2026 11:21 pm The Zimbabwe Mail HARARE – The Government has gazetted the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (Number Three), a proposal authorities say is designed to address long-standing governance challenges linked to disputed presidential elections and recurring political …
• Kuwait Court Backs Government Decision on Pension Cuts February 19, 2026 11:06 pm Arab Times KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: The Third Administrative Circuit of the Court of Cassation ruled to accept the appeal in form but reject it on its merits in the case filed by ten former judges against Cabinet’s Decision No. 294/2025 regarding the reduction of …
• Dem Rep. Stacey Plaskett Visited Epstein at Office He Used To Scam Virgin Islands Government out of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, Records Show February 19, 2026 10:59 pm The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia Stacey Plaskett (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation), Jeffrey Epstein (Florida Department of Law Enforcement via Getty Images) U.S. Virgin Islands delegate Stacey Plaskett (D.) visited Jeffrey Epstein at the Virgin …
• Delhi government issues directive enforcing new norms on Vande Mataram February 19, 2026 10:23 pm Hindustan Times The Delhi government has directed all departments, universities, technical institutions, and autonomous bodies to ensure strict implementation of the rules governing the playing and singing of the national song at official programmes, according to an order …
• Idemia PS supplies biometrics to Bahrain for national security, public services February 19, 2026 10:22 pm Biometric Update Bahrain is standing up a national biometric system with technology from Idemia Public Security to improve its national security and support digital public service delivery. An executive committee has been established to oversee the rollout of the Biometric …
• Su Valley Voice:  Government Check-in & Talkeetna Community Enrichment Program February 19, 2026 10:12 pm KTNA - Alaska Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is our local government and civic affairs.  We heard from Mayor DeVries, Talkeetna Community Council and Senator George Rauscher. To discuss the topic of the re-emergence of the Talkeetna Community …
• Data center bills in S.D. Legislature, as Woodbury County official questions whether centers are net good for public February 19, 2026 9:42 pm KWIT - Iowa There are a lot of discussions being had regionally on whether data centers might be created, and there was a lot on that topic in the South Dakota Legislature on Wednesday. Data centers are a centralized facility where computing and networking equipment …
• Bill meant to review unfunded mandates on public schools advances February 19, 2026 9:37 pm Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State OLYMPIA — A bill addressing the unfunded and underfunded mandates placed on Washington’s public schools has passed the state House of Representatives. With HB 2636, the mounting mandates will come under regular review to ensure they are serving schools and …
• High-crash intersection in Orland discussed at latest DOT public hearing February 19, 2026 9:34 pm Castine Patriot - Maine DOT Project Manager Aurele Gorneau and Lester Stackpole, select board member, talk before the public hearing at the Orland Community Center. BY VANESSA NEWMAN ORLAND—A high-crash intersection is defined as one with 30 crashes in a ten-year period according …
• HOW A SECOND GUYANESE MAN ENDED UP IN U.S. CUSTODY WITHOUT PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT February 19, 2026 9:33 pm HGP TV HGP Nightly News – Ronley Floyd Bynoe is awaiting transfer to Ohio, where a federal grand jury indicted him in September 2023 on charges of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and misuse of a Social Security number. His case is now moving forward. But …
• Telling the Truth in Plain Sight: Legitimacy and Public Affairs in Domestic Operations February 19, 2026 9:23 pm DVIDS - Georgia WASHINGTON —The first time I heard gunfire in Washington, I was standing in a hotel lobby adjusting to the colder air of my first week in the District. I had come to document a mission. Within days, I understood the mission was measuring me. Ego rarely …
• Macron tells Meloni to stay out of France's affairs after activist remark February 19, 2026 9:15 pm Daily Sabah A French prosecutor on Thursday requested homicide charges against seven individuals accused in the fatal beating of a far-right activist, a case that has sparked political outrage beyond France’s borders. The tensions escalated to the point that President …
• Greenberg Traurig expands NY government law and policy practice February 19, 2026 9:04 pm Long Island Business News - New York Greenberg Traurig, the global law firm whose Long Island presence includes Garden City and Bridgehampton, is expanding its New York Government Law & Policy Practice. Joining the practice are Steve Malito as a shareholder and Nicole Weingartner as a …
• In response to Trump’s foreign policy strategy, U.S. allies try ‘de-risking’ February 19, 2026 8:56 pm Christian Science Monitor A new policy mantra is taking hold among the United States’ oldest allies as they address their growing concern about Washington’s reliability as a partner. “De-risking” is the word they’re using. And perhaps nothing better conveys the depth of their …
• Hindi To Unite India, AI To Power Future: Tripura CM Saha February 19, 2026 8:34 pm Ommcom News Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday underlined the importance of promoting the Hindi language alongside local languages, saying it (Hindi) plays a vital role in communication and national unity. The Chief Minister said that as part of …
• EXPATRIATES’ WELFARE AFFAIRS: Minister calls for 6-month priority action plan February 19, 2026 8:11 pm New Age Bangladesh Staff Correspondent 20 February, 2026, 00:37 Expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment affairs state minister Nurul Haque Nur is felicitated with a bouquet by senior secretary Neyamat Ullah Bhuiyan, among other senior officials of the ministry, at the …
• Mattarella's words on CSM staying out of political disputes are right says Meloni February 19, 2026 7:42 pm ANSA President Sergio Mattarella's call for institutions to respect the judiciary's self-governing body CSM after Justice Minister Carlo Nordio called it "mafia-like" amid sometimes over-heated debate over next month's judicial reform …
• State comptroller: Public given only ‘partial picture’ of Oct. 7 responsibility February 19, 2026 7:38 pm The Times of Israel State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said Thursday that office holders, including political and military officials, have “exposed to the public” only partial details about his review of the failures surrounding the Hamas-led invasion and atrocities in …
• Israel Braces for Possible Iran Conflict ‘Within Days’ as US Builds Up Air Power in Region to Iraq War Levels February 19, 2026 7:36 pm Media Line Israel has raised its level of military readiness and is assessing that a confrontation with Iran may be imminent, Israel’s state broadcaster Kan reported Wednesday, citing senior Israeli officials amid growing regional tensions and a significant US …
• Moroccan Government Approves Draft Law to Reorganize National Press Council February 19, 2026 7:00 pm Morocco World News Rabat – The Moroccan government approved today a draft law aimed at reorganizing the National Press Council (CNP), a move presented by the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication. According to a statement from the Ministry Delegate in charge of …
• Zambia government says legal steps underway to repatriate Edgar Lungu’s body. February 19, 2026 6:59 pm Lusaka Times Government has maintained that it remains committed to bringing the body of late former President Edgar Lungu back to Zambia for burial, with Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu telling Parliament that disagreements with the family over procedures are the …
• Geopolitical Jockeying in Nepal Ahead of March General Elections February 19, 2026 6:51 pm The Diplomat It is rare for the three big competing powers — India, China and the United States — to converge on their Nepal policy. Yet following the September 2025 Gen Z uprising that led to the ouster of the K.P. Sharma Oli government and installation of an interim …
• Funke Arowojobe Assumes Office As NSIB Director, Public Affairs February 19, 2026 6:48 pm New Telegraph Mrs. Funke Arowojobe has assumed office as Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional coordination and strategic …
• Budget Session Battleground: Opposition Unity Faces Test As Government Unmoved February 19, 2026 6:17 pm News18 Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 22:16 IST Not just non-Congress parties; some suspended Congress MPs are also worried about the strategy of non-cooperation It has been almost a week since the end of the first half of the budget session, one of the most …
• Cook County top prosecutor circulates policy outlining process for charging federal immigration agents February 19, 2026 6:13 pm Chicago Tribune - Illinois The Cook County state’s attorney’s office on Thursday released a protocol outlining the steps for filing charges against federal immigration agents, marking the first official policy from the office on the topic amid uproar over agents’ conduct in the …
• Home minister: Police must live up to public expectations February 19, 2026 6:00 pm Dhaka Tribune Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directed police and other law enforcement agencies to quickly fulfill public expectations by gaining the trust of the people, emphasizing democratic reforms and institutional restructuring as top priorities. "The …
• Women Affairs Minister Lauds Oluremi Tinubu’s Leadership Award as a Win for Nigerian Women February 19, 2026 5:57 pm Per Second News Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim has congratulated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on being named the 2025 “Leadership Person of the Year” by Leadership Newspaper. In a statement released in Abuja, the Minister described …
• Cybercrime law won’t silence constructive criticism, gov’t assures public February 19, 2026 5:36 pm Sudans Post Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The recently enacted Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse Act will not be used to silence constructive criticism of the government, the …
• FCT elections: Key responsibilities of Area Council chairpersons February 19, 2026 5:21 pm FactCheckHub AS residents of Nigeria’s capital prepare for the next Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), there is growing public interest in what elected chairpersons at the grassroots level are exactly responsible for. Local government …
• NPP Sets Guidelines For Internal Elections February 19, 2026 5:11 pm Daily Guide Justin Kodua Frimpong   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) yesterday announced guidelines and regulations for conducting its 2026 internal elections in accordance with the provisions of the party’s constitution. Addressing journalists yesterday at the party’s …
• UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation February 19, 2026 4:42 pm Deltaplex Media - Arkansas The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received a $512,925 award from the Walton Family Foundation to expand leadership development, career readiness, and workforce pathway programming through its Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), …
• Senate approves bills to take bids for public affairs network, limit influence of foreign adversaries February 19, 2026 4:31 pm WisPolitics - Wisconsin WisconsinEye would get $585,631 in state money over the next 12 months to remain on the air as the state seeks bids for a permanent public affairs network under amended legislation the Senate approved via voice vote. As originally proposed, SB 994 would …
• AI governance under strain: what modern platforms mean for data privacy February 19, 2026 4:24 pm TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
• ‘We are collectively responsible’: Ramaphosa hits back at Sona criticism from GNU parties February 19, 2026 4:05 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Ramaphosa insists Cabinet shares collective responsibility for economic gains, water reforms and tackling crime despite criticism from opposition President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that in Cabinet there are no political parties, only a collective …
• Cambodian Leadership Pays Final Respects to Philippine State... February 19, 2026 4:05 pm Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) AKP Phnom Penh, February 19, 2026 — A high-level Cambodian delegation joined international dignitaries in Manila this week to attend the state funeral of Jose de Venecia Jr., the former Philippine House Speaker and Founding and Emeritus Chairman of the …
• UW seeks NIL support from lawmakers, public funding for debt service February 19, 2026 4:00 pm Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin Feb. 19, 2026, 9:59 a.m. CT A new bill in the Wisconsin legislature would provide taxpayer funding for debt service on university athletic facilities. The proposal would also formalize rules for name, image and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes. …
• UPSA delegation calls on GRA leadership ahead of 60th anniversary February 19, 2026 3:57 pm Graphic A  delegation from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as part of activities marking the university’s 60th anniversary. The visit, which took place on Monday, …
• Cyril slams DA ministers for claiming government victories February 19, 2026 3:55 pm Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The tension between the two dominant GNU partners were palpable in the National Assembly on Thursday, as President Cyril …
• World News | President Lula Highlights Need for Balanced AI Governance at India Summit February 19, 2026 3:33 pm Latestly New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday urged the creation of multilateral global governance for artificial intelligence while addressing the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit in New Delhi. He cautioned …
• At UNSC, Libya urges end to parallel spending and political division February 19, 2026 3:11 pm The Libya Observer Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher El-Sonni, has warned that continued parallel spending outside approved frameworks is exacerbating the country’s exchange rate crisis, fuelling inflation and weakening citizens’ purchasing power. …
• NCC Invites Stakeholders to Contribute to National Telecoms Policy Review February 19, 2026 3:04 pm Business Hallmark The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a public consultation process to review the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, inviting industry stakeholders, government agencies, civil society organisations, and the general public to …
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: How Power Protects Itself Through Contempt February 19, 2026 3:02 pm Byline Times Does he really think we’ll believe it? It was the question that sat in our heads as we watched the then Prince Andrew give his fateful interview to Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, months after the sex offender …
• Foreign Affairs Ministry updates public on Nana Agyei Ahyia case in Latvia February 19, 2026 2:54 pm Ghanaian Times The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on government action following the death of Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who lost his life under what officials describe as unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia. In a press release …
• India News | Neither Public or Collegueas Accept Him: Shehzad Poonawalla Slams Rahul Gandhi After VCK Suggests New INDIA Bloc Leadership February 19, 2026 1:51 pm Latestly Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress MP is losing support within the Indian …
• Assam: CRPF DG Confirms Full Preparedness For Upcoming Assembly Elections February 19, 2026 1:16 pm Northeast Today Guwahati, Feb 19: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is fully ready to ensure security during the assembly elections in five states, CRPF Director General GP Singh said on Thursday. Speaking to PTI after attending the CRPF DG’s Parade in Guwahati, …
• KZN traditional leaders graduate from UKZN governance programme with caution on alcohol abuse and conduct February 19, 2026 1:13 pm IOL Nearly 50 amakhosi (traditional leaders) were cautioned about the dangers of alcohol abuse and misconduct during their graduation ceremony at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) on Tuesday. The 47 amakhosi completed a year- …
• Senate passes bill to allow for bids on Wisconsin public affairs network February 19, 2026 12:20 pm WJFW - Wisconsin Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed that they shouldn’t just hand state funds over to the organization for the long term. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu criticized WisconsinEye at a press conference earlier this month. (Photo by Baylor Spears…
• India News | Supreme Court Slams Freebies by Political Parties, Urges Planned Schemes for State Welfare February 19, 2026 9:34 am Latestly New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the distribution of "freebies" by political parties of all states and expressed concern over its impact on public finances. The Court has said that instead of …
• Ilham Aliyev met with CEO of American Israel Public Affairs Committee and other senior staff in Washington February 18, 2026 9:25 pm President of Azerbaijan AZERBAIJAN, February 18 - 18 February 2026, 20:45 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is on a working visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in the first meeting of the Board of Peace. On …