Hours after a fire broke out onboard the Liberia-flagged cruise ship World Legacy on Friday (Feb 20) morning, which resulted in the death of an Indonesian crew member, several members —who are not part of the core crew left behind for essential duties — disembarked in Singapore.Two members, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AsiaOne that while they did not know the dead crew member, the experience was a stressful one.One member, who has been working onboard World Legacy for only a few months, said this was the first incident he encountered onboard.«I panicked for a moment,» he admitted, citing the short time he had spent onboard.The crew member, a Southeast Asian, said the non-core crew will be going to a hotel provided for them, but was unsure of the plans for them in the coming days.Another crew member, also a Southeast Asian, told AsiaOne that he was «very stressed» when the fire broke out at the lounge on deck nine at about 4am as he was on duty.He claimed that he was not aware that a fellow crew member had died, until he found out from others while they were being ferried to HarbourFront Terminal on Friday evening.

[New Era] Over 23% of urban residents in Khomas do not have access to flushing toilets. This is according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Khomas 2023 Census Regional Profile report, which was launched this week by Khomas region Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

[Africa Check] In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment opportunities.

[SAnews.gov.za] The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe.

The Registrar of Financial Institutions has given trustees of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) seven days to rescind the controversial acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel — or face administrative penalties for defying regulatory orders and breaching prudential limits. In a hard-hitting letter dated February 20, 2026, Registrar George Partridge accuses the Board of proceeding […] The post Defied Directive, Breached Limits: Registrar Orders PSPTF to Reverse K128.75bn Amaryllis Deal in 7 Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has expressed dismay over plans by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) to acquire Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. SESTU argues that as a stakeholder in the PSPTF, it was not consulted but it has followed with increasing alarm the developments surrounding the proposed purchase of the hotel at […] The post Secondary School Teachers dismayed with plans by Pensions Fund to acquire Amaryllis Hotel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Legal experts have sharply questioned the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) directive ordering trustees of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) to rescind the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel, arguing that the regulator may be stepping beyond its legal authority. The Registrar of Financial Institutions, George Partridge, has given the trustees seven days to […] The post Legal Experts Question RBM Order to Rescind Amaryllis Sale: “A Third Party Cannot Undo a Contract Between a Willing Seller and Buyer” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lord Mandelson, who is now under investigation by police himself, dismissed concerns about Andrew's suitability from a number of critics - including his older brother Charles.

The bizarre pictures, apparently taken in 2011 at his Berkshire royal home, capture Andrew kneeling and talking to the little boy who is clutching a so-called 'boob ball'.

Les Petites panthères du Gabon ont connu une entrée en lice particulièrement difficile lors du tournoi de l'UNIFFAC U17 2026, qui se déroule actuellement en République Démocratique du Congo. Opposés au Cameroun ce mercredi 18 février au stade Tata Raphaël de Kinshasa, les jeunes Gabonais se sont lourdement inclinés sur le score de 5-1. Pourtant, le match avait débuté sous les meilleurs auspices pour le Gabon. Dès la 10e minute, les petites panthères ont surpris les Lions U17 en (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans un geste fort en faveur de l'autonomisation des jeunes et du développement économique local, l'honorable Justine Judith Lekogo a offert une bétonnière d'une valeur estimée entre 6 et 10 millions de francs CFA aux jeunes entrepreneurs du deuxième arrondissement de la commune de Franceville. Ce matériel, vérifiable à Bernabé au Gabon, répond à un besoin concret exprimé par une jeune PME en pleine expansion. Le bénéficiaire de ce don est une entreprise dirigée par le jeune Moïse « (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Vingt-trois ans après son arrivée comme joueur (2003-2007), Habib Beye effectue un retour symbolique à Marseille. Après un passage remarqué au Red Star et une expérience d'un an au Stade Rennais entre janvier 2025 - février 2026, le technicien sénégalais franchit la plus haute marche de sa jeune carrière. Avec cette nomination, Habib Beye devient le 8ème entraîneur principal à s'installer sur le banc depuis l'arrivée de Pablo Longoria à la présidence en février 2021. Cette instabilité (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In particular, four UAVs were intercepted over the Belgorod Region

According to the report, Iran indicated that it was ready to discuss purchases of US-made aircraft and was also considering granting access to its oil and gas fields and launching joint investment projects

Sergey Garmonin emphasized that Bern’s policy toward Moscow remained unfriendly

The share of cashless payments in Russia reached 88% as of the end of 2025

According to the report, Kiev «does not have enough time» to go through the standard procedure, as Ukraine lags «light years» behind the EU members in the rule of law and the fight against corruption

Sarah Ferguson is in a 'bad way' and feels that 'everyone is out to get her', her friends have admitted following ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

Kerry Ann Stevens, 40, has failed to appear in court on at least nine occasions and today Essex police have released a new mugshot of her.

A new record was set in the Hvalfjörður Tunnel last year, when 3.315 million vehicles passed through — the highest number ever recorded.

Police in the capital area are investigating an incident that occurred on Ash Wednesday at Smáralind, where a middle-aged man in a gray van allegedly attempted to lure several nine-year-old girls into his vehicle by offering them candy.

Singapore will be progressively easing some Nipah virus public health measures from Monday (Feb 23) as no cases have been reported in the country in connection to the two reported in the Indian state of West Bengal or the case in Bangladesh.In a statement on Friday (Feb 20), the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said that it will remain vigilant against the virus even as the country returns to baseline surveillance levels.The agency said: «The Nipah virus situation in West Bengal has stabilised, with no new cases reported. No human to human Nipah virus transmission has been detected in Bangladesh.»Hence, CDA will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas in India and also stop disseminating Nipah virus health advisories for travellers at Singapore's points of entry.To maintain surveillance levels, Nipah virus will continue to be covered by the SG Arrival health declarations and Maritime Declaration of Health.Incoming travellers will still have to declare if they are arriving from affected areas in their arrival cards, the agency said.

Over 10,500 recipients will benefit from a $4.3 million Ramadan support package that was announced by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim on Friday (Feb 20) evening.The announcement was made during a break fast (buka puasa) session with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Al-Mawaddah mosque in Sengkang.  President Tharman Shanmugaratnam interacting with Muslim community leaders at Al-Mawaddah mosque on Friday (Feb 20). PHOTO: AsiaOne/Ong Chin Wee According to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis), the Ramadan support package comprises $3.5 million from zakat funds and $800,000 from fidyah contributions.

[New Times] The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management has said it would be «difficult» to know who committed abuses in Uvira in eastern DR Congo after the withdrawal of the AFC/M23 forces in mid-January.

The TV personality, 51, was once again addressing the developing news surrounding the disgraced royal's arrest on Thursday under suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The former Duke of York was held on suspicion of misconduct in public office after a raid on his Sandringham home on his 66th birthday yesterday.

Newspapers from across the world have reacted with astonishment to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was released under investigation yesterday after 11 hours.

The call comes as former HSBC executive Joseph Molloy was handed a fine and suspended sentence at Inner London Crown Court for employing a ticketing scam to dodge nearly £6,000 in rail fares.

The former Duke of York Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor spent the majority of his 66th birthday holed up in police custody.

In December 2025, the European Commission published a communication entitled Strengthening EU economic security as a follow-up to its 2023 economic security strategy. Economic developments – whether related to trade, investment or industry – are increasingly viewed through the lens of security. From a foresight perspective, this development can be analysed as the result of three overlapping and partly reinforcing trends. The first is the weakening of a value-based approach to the economy, as exemplified by fair trade agreements and the EU Green Deal. The second is the rise of geo-economics, which places the interests of countries and regional blocks at the forefront, increasing the need for mitigating policies such as economic security. The third is the growing interaction between defence policy and economic policy, with military security influencing economic decisions and the defence sector growing in importance in the EU economy. This briefing argues that these combined trends are transforming the EU's economic policy and economy, and that the growing prominence of security as a guiding principle of economic and trade policies is bringing the question of EU strategic autonomy back to the centre of EU policy. Although the increasing importance of economic and defence security appears to be mutually reinforcing, with both trends potentially enhancing EU strategic autonomy, synergy between them is not a given. The raw materials and finances needed to reinforce the EU defence industrial base require a strong and open economy. However, concerns about foreign influence require economic decoupling from certain countries (e.g. Russia) and de-risking from others (e.g. China). Moreover, the EU faces unexpectedly difficult choices in its relations with the United States (US), where its dependence on US support in defence and security reduces its capacity to act independently as an economic player and rule-maker. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

BJP has accused the Congress of disrupting the AI Impact Summit to damage India's global image, alleging the protest was directed by Rahul Gandhi. Youth Congress workers staged a demonstration, raising slogans against the Prime Minister, leading to detentions. BJP leaders condemned the act as an attempt to embarrass India on the world stage.

Union home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of leaving Assam's borders open to infiltrators, aiming to alter the state's demographics. He contrasted this with the BJP government's efforts under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who he stated cleared vast lands occupied by infiltrators. Shah also highlighted the BJP's infrastructure development achievements in Assam.

As Kerala gears up for the 2026 elections, the future of the Left beyond chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is a pressing concern. Despite his strong leadership, the absence of a clear successor and the need to connect with a new generation of voters pose significant challenges for the LDF's continued relevance and its status as India's sole communist-governed state.