FACTFLOW
Friday, 20 February 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 21:25 CST
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Former U.S. Navy commander talks about the US military buildup near Iran
NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, a former Navy commander in the Middle East, about the U.S. military buildup near Iran.
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FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football
US President Donald Trump says FIFA alone will seek to raise $75m for football-related projects in Gaza.
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UK ex-prince leaves police station after arrest related to Epstein files
The UK’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was filmed leaving a police station on Thursday night.
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Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport
Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle: Premier League – team news, start, lineups
City can cut Arsenal's lead to two points with a win, while Newcastle are looking to revive faltering league campaign.
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Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
A young Palestinian-American man was killed trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing his sheep.
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Israel blocks Palestinians from attending Ramadan Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa
Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.
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U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza
The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.
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Israel blocks Palestinians from first Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa
Israel says it will allow in only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank, a fraction of the worshipers in previous years
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Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran
As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.
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Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza
Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.
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Venezuela signs amnesty law as families await prison releases
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.
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Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations
Those who suffered abuses under Jammeh say the ex-leader now comfortably in exile must be held accountable for crimes.
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Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales reappears in stronghold after 7-week absence
The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
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Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?
Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.