TRT World - Breaking News, Live Coverage, Opinions and Visuals https://www.trtworld.com Breaking news, live coverage, opinions, features, in-depth analysis and visuals from TRT World, 24/7 en Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:07:46 GMT Ghana urges Ukraine to free its POWs captured fighting for Russia /article/9c47c3bcb519 /article/9c47c3bcb519 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:28 GMT On a rare visit to Kiev, Ghana’s foreign minister calls for the humanitarian release of two nationals captured while fighting for Russia.

Ukraine will grant Ghanaian diplomats access to detained nationals, Ukrainian FM Sybiha said on X on February 25, 2026. / Photo: @andrii_sybiha / X

]]> How an Israeli investor's 'dream' project has opened old wounds in Kenya /article/c19230a20bf1 /article/c19230a20bf1 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:22:10 GMT Nearly nine years after a deadly dam collapse in Kenya's Rift Valley, an Israeli-led agricultural and real estate project on the same land has reignited questions about foreign ownership, accountability and who development truly serves.

Nearly nine years after Kenya's Solai dam tragedy, a 500-acre development project led by Israeli investor Erez Rivkin has drawn national attention. / Others

]]> Weapons seized as man arrested at UK mosque during Tarawih /article/e94d7a670327 /article/e94d7a670327 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:50:33 GMT "No threats were made and thankfully, no one was injured," Manchester police say.

"There is no place for hatred in our country, and there never will be," said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. / Getty Images

]]> UN warns aid shortfall threatens nearly 2M displaced in South Sudan /article/bbb35a03be36 /article/bbb35a03be36 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:06:18 GMT Funding gaps, new refugee inflows and rising political tensions threaten to deepen one of the world’s most fragile humanitarian crises.

The UN says South Sudan is facing additional pressure from the war in neighboring Sudan, which is driving an influx of refugees. / Reuters

]]> Iran sees 'favourable outlook' ahead of nuclear talks with US /article/2edb3af43dc3 /article/2edb3af43dc3 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:15:18 GMT Thursday’s indirect talks between Tehran and Washington come amid rising tensions fueled by the US military buildup.

Iran president says sees 'favourable outlook' ahead of US talks / Reuters

]]> First Ukrainian drone factory starts operations in UK /article/c4cfa5d694a4 /article/c4cfa5d694a4 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:28:55 GMT Kiev's ambassador to the UK says the centre of engineering expertise would remain in Ukraine while production would be integrated into Britain's defence industry.

First Ukrainian military plant starts operations in Britain, Ukraine's ambassador says. (FILE) / AP

]]> Will the UN’s genocide warning on Al Fasher trigger action against the RSF? /article/32b97b9bd0cc /article/32b97b9bd0cc Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:36:22 GMT The UN has inched towards a genocide determination in Al Fasher after detailing mass killings, rape and siege tactics against Sudanese communities. What happens next depends more on political will than law.

More than 62,000 people have been displaced following the RSF takeover of Al Fasher on November 1, 2025. / AA

]]> Multiple dead in Ukrainian attack on Russian fertiliser facility /article/60d118ee2651 /article/60d118ee2651 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:36:39 GMT Moscow says dozens of drones hit a Smolensk industrial facility, in one of the war’s deadliest strikes on Russian infrastructure.

Ukrainian serviceman prepares to launch a Darts strike UAV near the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 16, 2025. / Reuters

]]> Türkiye, Syria deepen trade cooperation with customs overhaul /article/81c2bb9dea74 /article/81c2bb9dea74 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:02:23 GMT Officials target faster border crossings, stronger logistics links and fresh investment momentum as Ankara and Damascus test a new phase of economic engagement.

Omer Bolat held separate calls with Syrian officials to discuss steps to modernise border infrastructure and accelerate transit flows. / AA

]]> Niger kills 17 militants, detains 33 in countrywide crackdown /article/02eb29a99891 /article/02eb29a99891 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:49 GMT Defence and Security Forces during operations between February 16 and 22 also seized explosives, drugs, and smuggled fuel, said an official statement.

Niger 'neutralizes' 17 militants, nets 33 criminal suspects in nationwide sweep / TRT Afrika Hausa

]]> Erdogan announces probe into Türkiye's F-16 crash, offers condolences /article/5f187d59fc54 /article/5f187d59fc54 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:54:40 GMT A fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province on Wednesday, martyring the pilot.

Erdogan expressed deep sorrow over the loss and offered prayers for Air Force pilot Major Ibrahim Bolat. / AA

]]> Palestine slams US consular services in occupied West Bank settlements /article/df2a562e6e49 /article/df2a562e6e49 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:16:07 GMT Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which Israel occupied in 1967, are illegal under international law.

Illegal Israeli settlement of Efrat in the occupied West Bank. / Reuters

]]> US warns Ukraine over Caspian pipeline strike /article/961b569e6433 /article/961b569e6433 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:24:06 GMT State Department issued diplomatic protest citing US economic interests, says Ukrainian ambassador to the US.

Footage released by the Security Service of Ukraine shows what it says is a strike on a Russian submarine at a port facility, in Novorossiysk, Russia. / Reuters

]]> Why Türkiye’s homegrown KAAN fighter could reshape Asia's airpower calculus /article/8bb2b411da56 /article/8bb2b411da56 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:56:25 GMT Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are putting their trust in the Turkish jet. It could also be the answer to Japan’s needs in a volatile region.

KAAN began as a fifth-generation project but has now unveiled a sixth-generation model. / Turkish Aerospace Industries

]]> Japan raids Microsoft offices over suspected antitrust breach: report /article/5fd63e8a04ea /article/5fd63e8a04ea Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:25:36 GMT Japanese probe forms part of wider global reviews of competition in the fast-growing cloud computing sector.

Microsoft stated that it is cooperating with the investigation. [File photo] / Reuters

]]> Russia-Ukraine war: Why peace remains elusive even after four years? /article/29c3ad64bdd9 /article/29c3ad64bdd9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:42:57 GMT Both sides have serious disagreements over Ukraine’s political identity, potential land concessions, and whether to pursue a ceasefire or a peace deal.

Tuesday marked Russia-Ukraine war's fourth anniversary. Expert see no real prospect for an end to the war anytime soon. / AP

]]> Israeli forces raid refugee camp, detain Palestinian in occupied West Bank /article/6c2fc472c189 /article/6c2fc472c189 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:50:11 GMT The Israeli military and illegal settlers have intensified attacks across the West Bank, involving killings, arrests, property damages, displacement, and settlement expansion.

Since October 2023, Israeli forces and illegal settlers have killed at least 1,117 Palestinians in the West Bank. / AA

]]> Head of Ukraine's negotiating team to meet US envoys on February 26: Zelenskyy /article/6319a49cdeaf /article/6319a49cdeaf Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:26:21 GMT Zelenskyy says new round of US-mediated peace talks with Russia may take place in early March.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference in Kiev, Ukraine, February 24, 2026 [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> Israeli fire kills Palestinian, wounds others in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire /article/81d7603debc5 /article/81d7603debc5 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:40:08 GMT Israel's deadly fire targeted a school sheltering displaced persons in a refugee camp, residential areas, and army-controlled zones across the Palestinian enclave.

Despite the truce, Israeli forces have committed hundreds of violations through shelling and gunfire. / AP

]]> Junta air strikes kill at least 26 civilians in Myanmar’s Arakan, Sagaing regions /article/a4a37cbb0422 /article/a4a37cbb0422 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:13:21 GMT Local media say women and children were among the victims as fresh attacks hit resistance-held areas amid intensifying post-coup fighting.

Smoke rises as military fight with rebels opposing the ruling junta, in Mobye, Myanmar, June 7, 2021 [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> China urges US to honour nuclear test moratorium /article/d25f18a2e760 /article/d25f18a2e760 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:10:13 GMT Beijing dismisses Washington’s accusations that it conducted nuclear tests in 2020 as “groundless” and calls on the US to uphold global commitments under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

FILE: Mao Ning gestures during a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Beijing. / AP

]]> American convicted of murder in Bali deported by Indonesia after 11 years in prison /article/4c8ab324aadd /article/4c8ab324aadd Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:58:08 GMT Indonesia released and deported the American man convicted for his role in the Bali "suitcase murder" of a Chicago socialite.

Heather Mack, left, and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, who are accused of of murdering Mack's mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack. [FILE] / AP

]]> Mexico sends two more humanitarian ships to Cuba with over 1,000 tonnes of supplies /article/c4caec257590 /article/c4caec257590 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:31:39 GMT Sheinbaum government expands aid as Cuba faces fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts.

(FILE) Mexican-flagged ship Papaloapan loaded with humanitarian aid enters Havana's bay, in Havana, Cuba, February 12, 2026. / Reuters

]]> South Korean, US forces to hold spring joint military drill next month /article/eb1480896290 /article/eb1480896290 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:27:46 GMT Major 'Freedom Shield' annual exercises will run from March 9 to 19.

Freedom Shield exercises test land, sea, air, cyber, and space operations. [File photo] / AP

]]> CPJ: Israel committed two-thirds of the record 129 journalist killings in 2025 /article/219a4243eef5 /article/219a4243eef5 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:28:05 GMT The number of journalists killed in Ukraine and Sudan also increased in 2025 compared to a year earlier.

Mourners carry the body of one of the Palestinian journalists killed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis last month. / Reuters

]]> Gunman fires at Utah Muslim leader outside home during holy month of Ramadan /article/6cfb8cfba6a4 /article/6cfb8cfba6a4 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:16:07 GMT Shuaib Din, leader of the Utah Islamic Center, was unharmed though his vehicle was hit, while police search for the suspect and community and civil rights groups call for heightened protection.

Police said no suspect has been taken into custody, according to the report. / AP

]]> Red alert in Indonesia's Bali as torrential rains trigger floods and landslides /article/56c65ef43f27 /article/56c65ef43f27 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:53:35 GMT Flash floods inundate Denpasar and top resort areas, including Kuta and Ubud, as authorities warn heavy to extreme rainfall and rough seas may persist through Thursday.

People move their belongings through an inundated street amid floods following heavy rain in Indonesia's resort island of Bali on February 24 2026. / AFP

]]> Japanese journalist arrested in Iran: Reports /article/48872b44e892 /article/48872b44e892 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:05 GMT Tokyo confirms a Japanese national was detained in Tehran on January 20 and says it is pressing Iran for the individual’s early release.

Kawashima has been transferred to the Evin Prison in Tehran. / Reuters

]]> US ponders requiring banks to collect citizenship data: report /article/c91da3fa3ba9 /article/c91da3fa3ba9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:03:26 GMT US government considers implementing measures such as requiring banks to gather additional information from all customers to combat irregular immigration.

(FILE) A customer leaves a Bank of America ATM kiosk in Boston, Massachusetts, US. / Reuters

]]> Iran rejects US claims on missile programme as 'big lies' /article/e99596accc80 /article/e99596accc80 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:11:51 GMT Tehran rejects Washington’s allegations as false and signals willingness for diplomacy ahead of fresh Geneva nuclear talks.

A paratrooper descends with an Iranian flag near Azadi Tower during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Feb 11, 2026 [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> Hundreds of bodies were uncovered in search for Gaza hostages: Trump /article/2041d0099fee /article/2041d0099fee Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:29:06 GMT US President Trump further sought to downplay the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, which continue unabated despite the ceasefire he helped secure in October.

Over 72,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed by Israeli war on Gaza. / AA

]]> Daily News Brief | 25 February /audio/2d44891e047e /audio/2d44891e047e Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:13:27 GMT US President Trump vows Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons as talks continue. Six international lenders announce financial support for Türkiye’s high-capacity railway connecting airports, hubs and bridge... listen for more

dnb / TRT World

]]> US general expresses regret after South Korea protests air exercise /article/a44b1a73e63d /article/a44b1a73e63d Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:28:37 GMT South Korea protested a recent US F-16 air exercise that approached Chinese airspace over the Yellow Sea and top defence officials in Seoul were not briefed in time.

US military defends readiness after Seoul complains about F-16 exercise. [File photo] / AP

]]> India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount /article/146a5fc1fce9 /article/146a5fc1fce9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:24:55 GMT Modi's visit comes as the United States deploys a vast naval force near Iran's coast ahead of possible strikes on the country.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as Indian PM Narendra Modi looks on during an agreement signing in New Delhi, Jan 15, 2018. [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> Merz seeks 'fairer' economic ties with China as Berlin pushes to reset relations /article/a762a0cabe0a /article/a762a0cabe0a Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:50:21 GMT German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges deeper but fairer cooperation during Beijing talks with Premier Li Qiang, as trade imbalances and rising competition strain Europe’s largest economy.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attend a signing ceremony in Beijing, China February 25 2026. / Reuters

]]> SANCAR /article/f0f3595e98c5 /article/f0f3595e98c5 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:45:50 GMT Türkiye’s armed unmanned surface vehicle

Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk, QA Producer: Bunyamin Uzuncan / TRT World

]]> New Zealand imposes travel bans on high-ranking Iranian officials over alleged rights violations /article/dfb3a73d36e9 /article/dfb3a73d36e9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:08:24 GMT New Zealand joins Australia, the US, the UK, Canada and the European Union in imposing sanctions on Iran.

An Iranian man walks past a mural of an Iranian flag in Tehran on February 22, 2026. / AFP

]]> Türkiye highlights mediation role, urges diplomatic push as Ukraine war enters fifth year /article/ee0e0a8963c9 /article/ee0e0a8963c9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:57:39 GMT Ankara remains at the forefront of diplomatic efforts for a "negotiated solution", working to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, Türkiye's UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz says.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan and senior officials met at Ciragan Palace during the third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul in July 2025 [FILE] / Reuters Archive

]]> UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Sudan, condemns attacks on civilians /article/44ffb836f88f /article/44ffb836f88f Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:22:36 GMT Council members express deep concern over escalating violence in Kordofan and Darfur, condemn RSF assaults and drone strikes on humanitarian targets, and reaffirm Sudan’s sovereignty while urging a Sudanese-led path to peace.

The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has since killed thousands of people and displaced millions of others. / AA

]]> Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings /article/4a0f5eb670a6 /article/4a0f5eb670a6 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:29:01 GMT UN asks Sri Lanka to publish parts of previous inquiries into the bombings that were withheld from the public.

(FILE) A Special Task Force member stands guard outside a court ahead of a hearing on the 2019 bombings, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 23, 2021. / Reuters

]]> Somalia’s spy agency kills 23 Al Shabab members in anti-terror operations /article/7a606d87b3bd /article/7a606d87b3bd Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:24:56 GMT Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency says the militants were plotting imminent attacks in Hirshabelle state.

Since July, Somali forces, backed by AU mission and partners, have intensified operations against Al Shabab. / Reuters

]]> 'You have killed Americans!': US lawmaker shouts at Trump during State of the Union address /article/8437ab79a06b /article/8437ab79a06b Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:34:58 GMT President Trump and Rep Ilhan Omar trade sharp accusations over immigration enforcement during a heated moment in Congress.

Ilhan Omar shouts as US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address, February 24, 2026. / Reuters

]]> Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran, but vows Tehran will 'never' obtain nukes /article/6a4ab39857f5 /article/6a4ab39857f5 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:57:59 GMT In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Trump expressed his inclination for a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear crisis.

The US President revealed that active negotiations with Iran are underway. / Reuters

]]> Turkish F-16 crash in Balikesir: Pilot Major Ibrahim Bolat martyred /article/d67ea7f76a77 /article/d67ea7f76a77 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:56:53 GMT Contact lost shortly after midnight; investigation launched into the crash near Naifli village.

Ambulances wait as search teams are at the scene after a Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province. / AA

]]> Trump declares 'Golden Age of America' in first State of the Union of second term /article/437214bd7257 /article/437214bd7257 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:20:38 GMT In the longest speech ever, President Donald Trump touts a 'historic' economic surge and border closure, whilst claiming credit for ending the war in Gaza despite continued Israeli attacks.

Trump in his 2026 State of the Union address, focused on the economy, tariffs and foreign policy / AP

]]> Mexico's Sheinbaum considers legal action after Musk links her to drug cartels /article/e4f3d2a89cd2 /article/e4f3d2a89cd2 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:30:51 GMT Sheinbaum's comments come after Elon Musk, without providing evidence, claimed she was "saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say."

"We are considering whether to take legal action", Sheinbaum says. (FILE) / Reuters

]]> US urges UN member states to stop backing Russia's 'deplorable' war on Ukraine /article/e4edf2b8c1f9 /article/e4edf2b8c1f9 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:11:40 GMT Deputy UN envoy Tammy Bruce singles out China as the "decisive enabler" of the Russian war machine, a claim Beijing has rejected as "unacceptable".

In a sharp exchange at the Security Council, China accuses the US of political manipulation and shifting blame to create 'block confrontation'. / Reuters

]]> Israeli violence in West Bank continues as illegal settlers torch Palestinian homes, vehicles /article/3089749cd9b7 /article/3089749cd9b7 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:31:01 GMT According to the Al-Baidar Human Rights Organization, the settlers torched five homes and several vehicles.

Attacks by the Israeli army and illegal settlers have escalated in the occupied West Bank since the genocide in besieged Gaza began. (FILE) / Reuters

]]> 'This is serious' — Chuck Schumer voices concern as Rubio briefs Gang of 8 on Iran /article/df90cc3e85a2 /article/df90cc3e85a2 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:45:20 GMT Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slams Trump administration's secrecy over potential Iran strikes, warning that "secret" operations lead to tragedy.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Trump administration has to make its case to the American people. [File] / Reuters

]]> Democrats claim DOJ 'appears to have' withheld Epstein files related to Trump /article/74d4877cc9d6 /article/74d4877cc9d6 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:02 GMT "Covering up direct evidence of a potential assault by the President of the United States is the most serious possible crime in this White House cover up," says Representative Robert Garcia.

Haley Robson and Dani Bensky, who have accused Epstein of abuse, are among guests invited to State of the Union speech by Trump. [File] / AP

]]> CIA exhorts Iranians to connect with US spy agency amid Trump threats to Tehran /article/106806bd052e /article/106806bd052e Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:50:31 GMT Central Intelligence Agency offers detailed instructions on how Iranians can reach out with "information or skills of interest to our organisation".

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump, in Tehran [File] / Reuters

]]> UN adopts ceasefire resolution as Ukraine war enters fifth year /article/3e0d884ade84 /article/3e0d884ade84 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:38:56 GMT The resolution, initiated by Ukraine, co-sponsored by more than 45 countries, was approved in a 107 - 12 vote, with 51 abstentions.

Commemoration service marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in East Anglia / Reuters

]]> Can Trump still end the war in Ukraine? | Inside America /video/tv/shows/683ef488cff794df5642cf1a/play/297f1a5690a8 /video/tv/shows/683ef488cff794df5642cf1a/play/297f1a5690a8 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:36:13 GMT

Can Trump still end the war in Ukraine? | Inside America / User Upload

 Gaza volunteers salvage priceless manuscripts from war-damaged Great Omari Mosque /article/ecd9fce6e354 /article/ecd9fce6e354 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:46:55 GMT The library was estimated to contain about 20,000 books, but it currently holds fewer than 3,000 or 4,000 books after Israeli destruction.

Great Omari Mosque library has been severely damaged by Israel during its brutal war on Gaza. / AA

]]> Ex-Norwegian PM Jagland hospitalised after reported attempt to kill himself as Epstein probe looms /article/a71a6f74443a /article/a71a6f74443a Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:20:52 GMT Unconfirmed claims linking the former prime minister to an Epstein-related corruption probe ignite debate over transparency, privacy and press responsibility.

From left to right, Bill Gates, Terje Rød-Larsen, Jeffrey Epstein, Boris Nikolic, and Thorbjørn Jagland ( former Norwegian PM). / Wiki Commons

]]> 'The least we owe the victims': UK vows to release files on 'arrogant' ex-prince Andrew /article/0e18a9b13748 /article/0e18a9b13748 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:31:25 GMT Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles last year, is being probed by police over allegations that he shared sensitive documents with Epstein during his time as trade envoy.

UK parliament push forces release of Prince Andrew files linked to Epstein scandal. / Reuters

]]> Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange fire days after Islamabad's strikes on 'terrorist targets' /article/0b84309c3cb0 /article/0b84309c3cb0 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:27:21 GMT Islamabad says the Afghan Taliban initiated "unprovoked firing" in the Torkham and Tirah sub-sectors along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after air strikes deepen tensions.(File) / AP

]]> US seizes third sanctioned tanker hauling Venezuelan crude in Indian Ocean /article/7409297e821e /article/7409297e821e Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:41:52 GMT US military forces boarded the Bertha in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from Venezuelan waters, marking Washington’s third recent tanker interdiction tied to sanctions enforcement.

Sanctioned Guinea-flagged oil tanker MT Bandra partially seen at El Palito terminal near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on December 29, 2025. / Reuters

]]> Putin orders sweeping security clampdown after attacks on Russian infrastructure /article/236bda5019eb /article/236bda5019eb Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:09:03 GMT Russian President Putin warns that critical infrastructure, including Black Sea energy routes, may face future threats, ordering expanded surveillance, stronger defences, and tighter security at transport hubs and public venues.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that critical facilities, including energy routes beneath the Black Sea, could face future threats. / AP

]]> Drought pushes 6.5M Somalis into acute hunger: authorities, UN /article/28f7d42ee6a9 /article/28f7d42ee6a9 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:23:12 GMT Somalia declared a national drought emergency in November after years of failed rains, and other countries in the region have also been hit.

A woman checks on her malnourished child at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (FILE) / AP

]]> EU, G7 and allies reaffirm support for Ukraine on war anniversary /article/fcd16994b798 /article/fcd16994b798 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:33:37 GMT Four years after the war, hundreds of thousands have been killed, millions have been forced to flee, and much of eastern Ukraine has been destroyed.

EU chief in Kiev vows to deliver Ukraine loan. / AFP

]]> Iran signals willingness to compromise before Geneva talks as US keeps military option open /article/211fe94f012b /article/211fe94f012b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:17:03 GMT The talks are set to take place on Thursday in Geneva, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner slated to meet with an Iranian delegation for the negotiations.

The two countries resumed negotiations earlier this month as the US builds up its military capability in the Middle East. / Reuters Archive

]]> Türkiye lands $6.75B deal for Istanbul mega rail corridor /article/d8bbbff999cd /article/d8bbbff999cd Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:35:50 GMT International lenders back a strategic freight-and-passenger corridor linking the city’s airports, easing Marmaray congestion and boosting Eurasian rail capacity.

A map showing Istanbul’s railway lines, including existing routes, those under construction, and planned lines. / TRT World

]]> UK slaps $20M fine on Reddit for mishandling children's data /article/89e824713612 /article/89e824713612 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:38:11 GMT Reddit did not properly verify children's ages and therefore had no right to process their data, British watchdog says.

Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures / Reuters

]]> Türkiye's Erdogan links digital sovereignty to national security at Sancar UAV launch /article/323b86e2024a /article/323b86e2024a Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:27:31 GMT Full independence cannot be considered separately from technological independence, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says digital sovereignty is inseparable from national security as Türkiye unveils the Sancar unmanned naval vehicle. / Anadolu Agency

]]> RSF assault in Sudan's North Darfur kills civilians, destroys health centre /article/c91302050b8b /article/c91302050b8b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:17:49 GMT The sole health centre in Mustariha town was destroyed in an RSF attack, according to the medical group

RSF and Sudanese army have fought over a dispute related to integrating the paramilitary force into the military since 2023. / Reuters

]]> Aid groups petition Israel's top court to lift ban on Palestine operations /article/12f0dc865eb4 /article/12f0dc865eb4 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:32:52 GMT The organisations say they collectively implement more than half of all food assistance in Gaza and 60 percent of field hospital operations.

Aid groups petition Israel's top court. / AP

]]> Four years on, Zelenskyy pledges 'peace and justice' for Ukraine /article/5448a70fb7c7 /article/5448a70fb7c7 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:26:38 GMT "We have preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything to secure peace and justice," the Ukrainian president says, while Russia points to unaddressed security concerns.

zelenskyy / Reuters

]]> Fresh US nuclear tests may unleash dangerous 'domino effect': Russia /article/95805cf1cf91 /article/95805cf1cf91 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:09:14 GMT Clashing accusations between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing threaten to unravel decades of restraint on nuclear explosions and put the global test-ban effort at risk.

FILE - A mushroom cloud rises from a test blast at the Nevada Test Site on June 24, 1957. (U.S. Energy Department via AP, File) / AP

]]> Multiple people dead after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil /article/dfc1dd67605d /article/dfc1dd67605d Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:58:46 GMT Deadly floods and landslides after record rains have killed at least 14 and displaced hundreds in Juiz de Fora, prompting a state of public calamity.

Firefighters work on a landslide site at Bethania neighbourhood, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais state, Brazil on January 12 2025 (FILE) / AFP

]]> What role does advocacy play in humanitarian work? | The HUMAN Line /audio/70b55e072108 /audio/70b55e072108 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:39:10 GMT In this episode of The HUMAN Line, global CEO of Human Concern International, Mahmuda Khan, speaks about how she leads humanitarian efforts that combine charity and advocacy to support vulnerable populations.

What role does advocacy play in humanitarian work? | The HUMAN Line / TRT World

]]> EU reiterates support for Kiev while marking Russia-Ukraine war anniversary /article/7f79912089d7 /article/7f79912089d7 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:46:34 GMT 'We are determined to put further pressure on Russia to stop its aggression,' the bloc's council, commission and parliament chiefs say.

The chiefs highlighted that the EU has stood firmly with Ukraine since the first day and remains committed to supporting Kiev / Reuters

]]> Israel threatens to hit Lebanon 'hard' if Hezbollah joins US-Iran conflict /article/0ace61e84e81 /article/0ace61e84e81 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:17:35 GMT Hezbollah's new leader said last month that the group was "not neutral" in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Israel dealt heavy blows to Hezbollah in 2024. / AP

]]> Heavy rains flood displaced Palestinians' camps in Gaza, worsening humanitarian crisis /article/59dfd068bfd2 /article/59dfd068bfd2 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:46:13 GMT Around 1.9 million of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents remain displaced and live in worn tents lacking basic necessities after Israel destroyed their homes during the war.

Rescue teams saved several families after floodwaters submerged their tents in Khan Younis. / AA

]]> Israel demolishes more Palestinian homes and an agricultural structure in occupied West Bank /article/3041ee9e2d64 /article/3041ee9e2d64 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:27:59 GMT The Israeli forces raze more buildings near Ramallah as demolitions increase across the occupied territory.

A Palestinian carries a mattress past Israeli soldiers during a previous demolition in Nur Shams camp. / AP

]]> Senior police officer among seven killed in Pakistan terror attack: official /article/741f2f92908e /article/741f2f92908e Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:11:38 GMT The attack is the latest in a spate of rising terrorism targeting security forces and government sites in the Pakistani provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

[File] In recent years, Pakistan has seen a rise in terrorism, with bombings and attacks targeting security personnel. / Reuters

]]> Diplomatic row mounts between Paris and Washington over US envoy's remarks /article/88afd375911c /article/88afd375911c Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:11:03 GMT Paris warns US envoys' diplomatic role may suffer after comments on violent clashes near Lyon spark political dispute.

French officials criticised US Ambassador Charles Kushner for interference in domestic politics. [File photo] / Reuters

]]> Thailand says troops exchanged fire at border, Cambodia denies ceasefire breach /article/b38400044711 /article/b38400044711 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:06:57 GMT Bangkok accuses Cambodian forces of firing a grenade round in Sisaket, while Phnom Penh rejects the claim as fabricated and reaffirms its commitment to the December truce.

A Thai national flag is seen in Thailand's northeastern Sisaket province following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, February 12 2026. / Reuters

]]> NATO chief urges allies to boost Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy presses EU on membership timeline /article/74637a3d3bb2 /article/74637a3d3bb2 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:05:16 GMT On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s offensive, NATO chief Mark Rutte urged allies to ramp up military support for Kiev, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union to give Ukraine a clear accession date.

(FILE) Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and NATO chief Rutte shake hands during a joint press conference in Kiev, Ukraine, February 3, 2026. / Reuters

]]> Hamas calls for sanctions against Israel over illegal measures in occupied West Bank /article/c13f6ed19230 /article/c13f6ed19230 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:38:34 GMT Regional heavyweights Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and European powers France and Spain, slam Israel over the recent illegal moves.

Israel has accelerated illegal settlement expansion, approving a record 54 settlements in 2025. / AP

]]> Iran warns students of 'red lines' as protests flare amid US tensions /article/f70dcfcbce82 /article/f70dcfcbce82 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:47:40 GMT "Sacred symbols and the flag are red lines we must not cross, even at the height of anger," the government says after students set fire to the Iranian flag.

University students kicked off a new semester with gatherings over the weekend. / AP

]]> Canada summons OpenAI safety team over school shooter's account /article/e453ca50e197 /article/e453ca50e197 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:40:43 GMT The Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation minister seeks an explanation for why the shooter's banned ChatGPT account was not reported to the police.

Workers erect a fence around a memorial two days after a deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Feb 12 2026 [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> What's the Druzhba pipeline controversy that's causing fissures within the EU over Ukraine /article/cea5ff30e866 /article/cea5ff30e866 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:11:04 GMT Kiev argues that continued Russian oil flows undermine efforts to cut off funding for Moscow's war machine.

(FILE) The receiver station of the Druzhba oil pipeline is seen at the Hungarian MOL Group's Danube Refinery in Szazhalombatta, Hungary, May 18, 2022. / Reuters

]]> Russia accuses UK and France of seeking to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons /article/7210ec0375a5 /article/7210ec0375a5 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:21:01 GMT The Russian parliament urges international bodies and lawmakers to review alleged plans to supply nuclear explosive devices to Ukraine.

Russia says Germany declined to join the Ukraine nuclear plan. [File photo] / Reuters

]]> Hong Kong protests Panama takeover of key canal ports /article/99f6a4f46a15 /article/99f6a4f46a15 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:51:29 GMT Panama says canal operations will continue smoothly after taking control of two ports operated by a Hong Kong-based company.

The ports became the focus of global attention after US President Donald Trump accused China of “running the Panama Canal.”[File photo] / Reuters

]]> American expansionist threat has supercharged Europe’s thrust for tech sovereignty /article/87be80da5b51 /article/87be80da5b51 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:16:15 GMT As Washington tears up the old playbook of transatlantic cooperation, Brussels is forced to look elsewhere to break free from its dependence on the US.

US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague in June 2025. / Reuters

]]> Indian parliamentary panel, opposition criticise Modi’s Israel visit amid regional tensions /article/9171ad5dcb72 /article/9171ad5dcb72 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:09:29 GMT A parliamentary panel and opposition leaders question the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 25 visit to Israel, citing regional instability, ongoing Gaza atrocities, and diplomatic priorities.

FILE: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in this file photo. / Reuters

]]> Russia's war in Ukraine: 4 years on /article/7ccf1a0c87e2 /article/7ccf1a0c87e2 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:58:57 GMT Around a fifth of the country remains under Russian occupation as losses rise and Western aid faces uncertainty

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]]> Iranian military helicopter crashes in Isfahan province, killing four /article/100ad70cbf75 /article/100ad70cbf75 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:57:38 GMT This marks the second crash in less than a week in Iran, after an F-4 fighter jet went down near Hamedan, killing one of its pilots.

The pilot and co-pilot were killed along with two civilians working at market stalls. / AA

]]> Germany open to talks with Russia over Ukraine, but will not make 'concessions': FM /article/25b4b74f53b5 /article/25b4b74f53b5 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:03:49 GMT Germany's top diplomat Wadephul underlines support for Ukraine and rejects new offers to President Vladimir Putin without serious ceasefire steps.

German FM Wadephul remains open to talks but refuses to make concessions to Russia. [File photo] / AA

]]> China calls for restraint on Iran, peace in Ukraine as Trump eyes Beijing visit /article/f10a298c8094 /article/f10a298c8094 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:10:05 GMT As Washington weighs military options against Tehran and pushes for nuclear talks, Beijing calls for calm and diplomacy, also voicing support for negotiations to end the Ukraine war ahead of Trump’s planned trip.

Mao Ning gestures during a daily briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Beijing, Monday, April 24 2023 [FILE]. / AP

]]> Why Africa wants slavery and colonialism recognised as genocide /article/c42509e34b42 /article/c42509e34b42 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:56:14 GMT A landmark resolution adopted at AU's 39th summit reframes centuries of exploitation through slavery and colonialism within the language of international law, but analysts warn it risks remaining a statement of intent without follow-through.

Before colonialism, West Africa flourished as one vast, interconnected region. / TRT Afrika English

]]> Australia, New Zealand expand sanctions on Russia, target 280 individuals, entities, vessels /article/a4d924a09f99 /article/a4d924a09f99 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:40:50 GMT The measures mark the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war and expand pressure on Moscow's oil revenues and financial systems.

The measures target Russian shadow fleets used to bypass oil restrictions. [File photo] / Reuters

]]> Daily News Brief | 24 February /audio/5926e52910f9 /audio/5926e52910f9 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:40:05 GMT Iran insists nuclear rights ‘non-negotiable’ as Trump ramps up threats, and President Erdogan hails Türkiye's rising global profile, reaffirms 'terror-free' drive... listen for more

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]]> Australian gynaecologist accused of needless organ removal surgeries on women /article/791581d41c8c /article/791581d41c8c Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:51:18 GMT 'Performing unnecessary surgery is a crime, removing a woman's organs without a clinical need is a crime and assisting in that conduct is a crime,' Victoria's premier says.

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said she was "sickened" by the allegations and had referred them to the police. / AP

]]> US is 'leading the fight' against Southeast Asia's industrial-scale scam compounds: FBI /article/737b70a53972 /article/737b70a53972 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:56:23 GMT A senior Federal Bureau of Investigation official says the US is expanding cooperation with Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam to dismantle Chinese-led fraud factories.

FILE: Computers used for fraud operations inside the “My Casino” scam compound in Kampot province, Cambodia, on February 10 2026. / Reuters

]]> North Korea's ruling party elevates Kim Jong-un’s sister, signalling her rising influence /article/1de6a6ae6f23 /article/1de6a6ae6f23 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:58:57 GMT At a rare Workers’ Party congress in Pyongyang, Kim Yo-jong was promoted to a senior central committee post, underscoring her growing clout in North Korea’s leadership and diplomacy.

Kim Jong-un and his sister Kim Yo-jong attend a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the Peace House, April 27, 2018 [FILE]. / Reuters

]]> US lawmaker introduces bill to bar US arms use in Gaza, occupied West Bank /article/1b998a0b2cae /article/1b998a0b2cae Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:48:24 GMT The Ceasefire Compliance Act is designed to align US military assistance with American laws and interests, says Sean Casten.

Casten introduces a bill to ban US weapons' use if Israel breaches the ceasefire or annexes territory.(Image: X@RepCasten) / Social Media

]]> Russia investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of criminal case: state media /article/378890a060ca /article/378890a060ca Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:32:01 GMT Russia's state communications regulator has introduced restrictions on Telegram over what it says is a failure by the company to delete extremist content.

(FILE) Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 23 2016. / Reuters

]]> Selective allocation of emotional resources /article/2d7b36cf899b /article/2d7b36cf899b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:04:36 GMT The tendency to feel empathy for certain people while overlooking others. Closeness, perceived similarity, media coverage and the stories we hear shape who receives our emotional attention

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