Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales Amid Growing Concerns
Singapore is set to introduce regulations for blind box card sales, addressing concerns over risks to young consumers.
Policy & Law
Ex-Minister’s Lawsuit Against UNN Over Certificate Forgery Stalled Until April 20
A high-profile legal case involving former Nigerian Minister Uche Nnaji and the University of Nigeria, Nsuka (UNN), has been delayed until April 20.
Civic Space Under Pressure In Kazakhstan: Key Concerns And Recommendations For EU Dialogue – OpEd
Kazakhstan faces growing international scrutiny as its civic space tightens under a rushed constitutional reform and intensified repression of dissent, according to a joint report by the International Partnership for Human Rights and Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law.
Landlords Charge Legal Fees on Renters Even After Eviction Cases Dismissed
Tenants in Massachusetts are being charged legal fees by landlords even when eviction cases are dismissed, according to lawsuits filed by two renters who say the practice violates state law.
El-Rufai sues ICPC, demands ₦1bn over alleged illegal raid on Abuja home
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others over an alleged unlawful raid on his Abuja home.
Utah Joins Growing Chorus of States Rejecting Government-Run ‘Transactional Gold’ Schemes
Utah senators scrapped House Bill 195 on Tuesday, rejecting a plan for the state treasurer to partner with private vendors on a gold-backed electronic payment system. The move marks the second time in two years lawmakers have blocked such a proposal.
Alleged fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of N70m Abuja property to FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of a N70 million property to the Federal Government on Tuesday. Justice James Omotosho ruled the bungalow, linked to alleged kickbacks from Kogi State revenue funds, proceeds from unlawful activity.
Most of Trump’s tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the act does not authorize such presidential action.
McConnell touts $2.6B for Kentucky in swan song federal appropriations round
Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a record $2.6 billion in federal funding for Kentucky projects this fiscal year, his office announced. The haul marks the highest single-year total for the state and the senator during his 41 years in office.
Letters for Thursday, February 19, 2026
Readers in upstate New York called Thursday for nationwide strikes to halt federal immigration enforcement and urged state leaders to revive a defunct regulatory oversight office. The letters also criticized sensational claims about Saratoga Springs drinking water quality.
European Parliament resolution on ‘right to gestate’ sparks gender identity row
The European Parliament passed a resolution affirming every individual's right to gestate and give birth, a move critics say erodes biological definitions of women. The text explicitly includes trans women and others beyond traditional female biology.
Germany’s Merz joins calls for social media limits for children
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threw his weight behind calls for strict limits on children's access to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He cited the dangers of fake news, AI manipulation and excessive screen time as key reasons for bans on users under 16.
DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.
Feb. 27 Great Decisons talk announced * SSentinel.com
Deltaville, Va. — Professor Crystal Shelton from Christopher Newport University headlines the fifth Great Decisions session of 2026 in Deltaville. Her talk, set for 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27,...
T.N. Police book first case in Villupuram district under Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025
Police in Villupuram district registered the state's first case under the Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Act, 2025, against a recovery agent who allegedly tried to seize a debtor's earth mover without legal procedures. The botched recovery attempt on February 13 prompted the debtor to set himself on fire, suffering burn injuries.