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Kim Jong Un opens rare party congress in North Korea

North Korea's ruling party has opened a landmark congress, state media said Friday, launching a political spectacle expected to unveil the next phase in the nation's nuclear weapons programme.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court from Monday over crimes against humanity allegedly committed as part of a brutal crackdown on drugs.

Japanese star Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold

Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday.

Japan inflation eases in welcome news for Takaichi

Japanese inflation slowed in January, government data showed Friday, in welcome news for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her recent election landslide win.

Datavault AI Announces Anticipated Launch of Josh Gibson Stablecoin and Josh Gibson NIL Strategies for Its Forthcoming NIL Exchange

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) ("Datavault AI" or the "Company"), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies announced today the anticipated launch of the Josh Gibson Stablecoin and dedicated Josh Gibson Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies for its forthcoming sports and entertainment focused NIL digital asset exchange. This initiative builds directly on Major League Baseball's (MLB's) historic integration of Negro Leagues (1920-1948) statistics into the official major league record and celebrates Black History Month by honoring the legacy of baseball icon Josh Gibson.

Masterminds Education Named "Most Nurturing Early Education Environment" at UAE Business Awards 2026; Standardizes Early Learning Model with 12-Student Class Cap Structured as Two Learning Groups of Six

Dubai-based provider marks 10 consecutive years of recognition and reinforces a whole-child program delivered through ultra-small learning groups

FIFA to lead $75m Palestinian soccer rebuilding fund

FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump and the sport's governing body said Thursday.

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets closed, flights were canceled and garbage piled up Thursday as Argentine workers staged their fourth general strike of President Javier Milei's term, some clashing with police.

Chicago Bears take key step in proposed Indiana stadium move

The Chicago Bears on Thursday hailed the "most meaningful step" yet toward building a new stadium in Indiana, as the neighboring state passed a key measure to entice the NFL franchise to make a divisive cross-border move.

Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory

Alysa Liu saw off her Japanese rivals to claim America's first Olympic women's figure skating gold in a generation on Thursday as the USA beat fierce rivals Canada in the women's ice hockey final.