Thousands of African migrants, hoping to reach Europe, have converged on a remote island in Gambia that local villagers believe is protected by a curse, seeing it as an opportunity despite the local folklore.

The UK Border Force seized a tonne of cocaine, valued at £80 million, at London Gateway port on Friday, which had been shipped from Panama, prompting an investigation by the National Crime Agency.

Marseille hosted the Babel Music XP festival from March 19-21, which aims to be a gateway between North and South, a space for encounter and dialogue, where tradition is seen as a modern concept ready to engage with the world.

DigiD, the online gateway used by Dutch government agencies and other services, was taken offline for about two hours due to a denial of service (DDoS) attack.

A short video of a mosque shooting reportedly served as a gateway for a teenager into a world of online extremism, raising concerns about the spread of radical content.

Gateway has announced the discovery of a parallel gold target at its Yandal project in Western Australia, indicating promising new exploration prospects.

A new cargo fleet is set to open an economic gateway on Lake Tanganyika, aiming to enhance trade and connectivity in the region.

Drill rods are actively spinning as Gateway Resources conducts tests on a promising gold target in Western Australia, indicating potential for significant mineral discoveries in the region.

Irish authorities seized over €27 million worth of cigarettes in a single week, highlighting Ireland's role as a gateway for smuggling into the UK, driven by organized crime and a growing black-market trade across Europe.

Panoramic view of Kőröshegy The leadership of Kőröshegy, known as the southern gateway to Lake Balaton, has decided to preserve the village’s original character.

The TuttoFood exhibition was presented at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, aiming to position Japan as a strategic market and a gateway for Italian agri-food products into the wider Asian region.

Smart economy gateway to immense potential  China Daily

US conservatives want to steer the debate towards the usefulness of a facility that, according to experts, Trump knows he needs to control the area: 'It's the gateway to the...'

Gateway has mapped a 15-kilometer corridor adjacent to a proven gold deposit in Western Australia, suggesting potential for further gold discoveries and expansion.

The co-author of the book ‘Conspirituality’ explains how the far right is embedded in the world of wellness, obsessed with self-improvement but also with the dynamics of power and domination

Gateway to scenic splendor China Daily

Finance Minister Gilles Roth presented Luxembourg as a 'gateway to European financial markets' during his financial mission to India, advocating for stronger partnerships.

Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.

Gimpo, a city in South Korea bordered by the Han River and positioned across from North Korea, is developing a new global identity, focusing on its geography and ambitions for international living.

The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.

Vantiva has announced the launch of its new Hawk 5G FWA Home Gateway, specifically designed for 5G SA technology.

Swiss authorities admit that many phone numbers on online marketplaces like Homegate, Tutti, and Ricardo are not verified despite legal obligations, creating a significant security risk and a gateway for fraudsters.

Governor Abiodun announced that the first cargo plane from Europe is expected to land soon at Gateway International Airport, following an assessment of the Industrial Platform at Remo Free Trade Zone.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that Greece is becoming the primary entry and distribution point for natural gas to Central and Eastern Europe, citing recent energy agreements as justification for the government's strategic choices.

The so-called ‘pocket book’ sold in supermarkets is being phased out across the US, the latest sign of an ongoing shift in how people are choosing to read Shelly Romero has early memories of going to her local supermarket and picking pulp fiction off the shelves. “We were very working class; my mom was working two jobs sometimes,” she recalls. “The appeal of books being cheaper and smaller and able to be carried around was definitely a thing.” For generations of readers, the gateway to litera...

An article offering insider advice and guidance on how to successfully obtain a job within the European Union institutions.

The launch of Romania's Single Digital Gateway, a platform designed to simplify online interactions with public services, has been postponed until March.

Greece is positioning itself as Europe's southern gateway for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, aiming for a central role in the European natural gas market in the post-Russia era, according to the Financial Times.

A new article highlights the stunning road leading to Koronisia, often called the 'Polynesia of Greece,' featuring special images of the picturesque route.

Commuters into Manhattan are being urged to work from home for several weeks due to extensive rail upgrade works on a key bridge in New Jersey, part of the $16 billion Gateway project.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to invest nearly VND7 trillion (US$270 million) in road expansion projects to alleviate long-standing traffic congestion at a major western gateway.

The European Union has announced a €288 million aid package for Nigeria, aimed at boosting key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, and migration as part of its Global Gateway Strategy.

An interview with Piotr Kowalski, managing director of the Polish Data Center Association and organizer of Gateway Poland 2026, discusses the ecosystem of data centers and factors influencing investments in Poland.

Oral Health: The Gateway to Overall Well-being  The Portugal News

US court decisions, with names and details, have revealed how Turkey transformed into an operational base and safe passage for ISIS's network recruiting and transporting jihadists to Syria.

Albanian organized crime has emerged as one of Europe's most dynamic, drawing attention from Italian media. An article explores its history and expansion across Europe, with Italy often serving as the initial gateway due to geographical proximity.

.As Lagos, CWEIC unveil 2026 prog By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the year 2026 Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, the state government’s flagship international investment platform, in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, saying it aimed to consolidate Lagos’ role as Africa’s leading sub-national gateway for capital […] The post Invest Lagos summit 3.0 to boost capital flows, infrastructure devt, others, Sanwo-Olu app...

Australia's new pornography age-verification system is causing users to turn to VPNs, with experts warning that the collection of personal information could create a 'honeytrap' for malicious actors.

Ogun Airport in Nigeria is preparing for its first international operation, which will involve airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama stated that Ghanaian companies are ready to expand partnerships with Korean firms, positioning Ghana as a gateway for South Korea’s investment into the broader African market.

People from across the world queue for hours to get a video taken on the famous ‘Gateway to Heaven’ rooftop in the heart of Brazil’s most iconic city It was day three of the British family’s holiday…

The branch of the Institute in New York is to be a center of knowledge about Poland, a gateway to learning about the history and culture of memory of our country - says Karol Madaj, acting director of the Pilecki Institute.

The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures for millennia.

Security agencies in Ogun State, Nigeria, are collaborating to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo.

The Shippers’ Council Executive Secretary stated that the Gateway Airport is crucial for cargo movement within Nigeria and across the West African sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the development pace.

It crosses the Fluvià River and is the fortified gateway to this medieval town in Garrotxa.

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong takes decisive initiative amid a shifting global higher education landscape as student mobility diversifies…

The government of Ivory Coast has announced a significant cut of nearly 60% in the cocoa producer price, a move that will impact farmers and the global cocoa market.

Cyprus positioned itself as a strategic European entry point for Indian capital at the India–Cyprus Business and Investment Summit 2026 in Nicosia, highlighting a deepening partnership amid geopolitical shifts.

Polish logistics are offering British e-commerce companies an opportunity to expand their sales within the European Union, leveraging Poland as a strategic gateway.

The Mobile World Congress is expanding its focus beyond just mobile phones, highlighting new areas of interest such as routers, fiber optic modems, and Wi-Fi gateways, which are crucial interfaces between global infrastructure and users.

Taha pitches landmark horticulture expo as gateway to African markets  thecitizen.co.tz

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat struck an upbeat, calling India "a gateway to Asia" and predicting that a long-awaite India-Israel FTA could be signed soon.

A US$390 million elevated roadway planned for Ho Chi Minh City’s southern gateway is set to create a new high-speed transport axis, easing congestion while connecting major expressways, urban ports and future metro stations.

Officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police (CBŚP) have dismantled a drug gang, arresting 23 individuals, including football hooligans, who reportedly used old tenement architecture to sell drugs in gateways, with at least a ton of various substances put into circulation.

Gateway snags even more high-grade gold in WA  SMH.com.au

The Asian film market, Filmart, marks its 30th edition, focusing on AI, cross-border intellectual property, and Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China.

Gateway Mortgage Bank has secured a ₦2.2 billion fund from MOFI to address Nigeria's housing deficit and expand mortgage access for home buyers.

Construction on the NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel project is set to resume next week, bolstered by federal funding.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil transport gateway, amidst rising tensions with the United States.

Hong Kong is reinforcing its position as a stable base for global wealth and a gateway for financial institutions, with Turkey's largest private bank planning to open an office there amidst Middle East tensions, attracting both wealthy families and international lenders.

As South Africa prepares to host its sixth Investment Conference, government leaders and economists highlight that global instability, including Middle East tensions, is unexpectedly boosting the country's appeal as a stable investment destination.

China Daily features articles emphasizing the importance of regional trade and open gateways to prosperity, highlighting the strong diplomatic and economic "ties that bind" within the region.

The historic port is a cosmopolitan gateway to global flavours and traditions. And it’s barely on the tourist trail. Take a tour … Many years ago, I swapped languages with a young woman from Trieste.

Foreign diplomats have praised Xinjiang's significant role as a gateway in Central Asia, highlighting its strategic importance.

Zambia is actively encouraging Ghanaian traders and producers to export products like shea butter and fugu, positioning itself as a gateway to the Southern African market.

Zambia is encouraging Ghanaian traders and producers to capitalize on the growing demand for local products in Southern Africa, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the wider regional market.

A Fraunhofer Institute study revealed that Luxembourg serves as a logistical gateway for unregulated e-cigarettes from China, with nearly half of vapes used in the Grand Duchy not complying with legal standards.

In the light of the Union government granting international airport status to the Madurai airport, S.

The bill is being discussed in Parliament using the procedure followed for ratifying contracts. Energy and Environment Minister Stavros Papastavrou said: “Our country has been transformed into a central gateway for American liquefied natural gas, and now we aim to become a producer of natural gas” The post Greece–Chevron hydrocarbon contracts in Parliament – PASOK votes against exploration south of Crete appeared first on ProtoThema English.

An unusual sight was seen in the Algerian city of Ain Sefra, also known as the 'gateway to the Sahara'. Snow covered the famous orange dunes of the Sahara, creating a fascinating combination of colors.

A guide reviews the top six most reliable cryptocurrency payment gateways available in Turkey, aiming to help businesses securely accept crypto payments.

The smart economy is highlighted as a gateway to immense potential, driving innovation and growth.

Hà Nội is set to host the EU – Vietnam Global Gateway business forum, indicating strengthening economic ties and cooperation between the European Union and Vietnam.

The Port of Igoumenitsa is making steady progress in digital transformation and sustainable development, strengthening its role as a strategic maritime hub in the Adriatic-Ionian region and a key gateway for Greece.

The road to Lachen in North Sikkim, which provides access to Gurudongmar Lake, has reopened after being closed since a disaster in June 2025, with tourist permits now being issued again.

Nicosia is the gateway to the Middle East. Here lies the great radar of the British secret services, and immense deposits have been discovered.

The integration of ports with a proper logistics network will establish Andhra Pradesh as a leading maritime gateway of India, he says

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, has highlighted Ghana's strategic importance as a gateway for strengthening ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

Greece is seeing new investments of over 800 million euros in logistics, aiming to strengthen its role as a gateway for trade flows from the Far East to Europe and offer alternatives to Chinese dominance in the port of Piraeus.

Israel's main international gateway, Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, announced on its WhatsApp channel that it expects to reopen as early as Monday evening, March 2,…

Racing comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the Feb. 27–March 1 weekend, earning RMB351.3 million ($49.5 million) in its second weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached a cumulative total of $529.6 million since […]

Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister states that Japan will support connectivity linking Northeast India to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, recognizing Northeast India's pivotal geopolitical position as a gateway to Southeast Asia.

Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport is highlighted as a key investment gateway for the Podkarpackie region, supporting business development and innovation throughout the province.

Pimps using the internet to reach new victims with promise of glamorous life and financial independence, anti-slavery commissioner warns

RevSpring has completed the acquisition of TrustCommerce, a healthcare payment gateway, to enhance its offerings in the healthcare payment solutions market.

China’s theatrical market surged during the Lunar New Year holiday period (Feb. 17–22), earning RMB4.47 billion ($647.4 million) over the six-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The period was led by a slate of major simultaneous releases that debuted on Tuesday, propelling the territory to temporarily become the world’s top-grossing film market for […]

Greece is positioning itself as a crucial southern gateway for Europe's LNG imports, aiming for a central role in the European natural gas market during the ongoing energy transition.

How Bhattacharya's NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, And High‑Risk Labs Authored by Jeff Louderback, Jan Jekielek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), For decades, scientists have looked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an agency that publishes papers, according to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, in Washington, on Feb. 8, 2026. Irene Luo/The Epoch Times Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the emphasis for NIH funding has shifted to “provable, testable hypotheses, not ideological narratives,” he said, which is resulting in widespread reforms to the agency. Bhattacharya, who obtained both a doctorate in economics and a medical degree from Stanford University within three years of each other, outlined changes that the NIH has implemented in his first year as the agency’s director and talked about his vision for the next three years in an interview with Epoch Times Senior Editor Jan Jekielek. The NIH has been instrumental in medical advances for decades, Bhattacharya said, but in the 21st century, it became “much more of a staid institution, not willing to take intellectual risks.” During the same time, the agency “was willing to take risks on dangerous gain-of-function and other social agendas, like DEI, that it had no business really engaging in.” “I think the NIH now, under my leadership, under President Trump’s leadership, and under what Secretary [Robert F.] Kennedy is looking over … is focused on actually addressing the chronic health problems of this country, reversing the flatlining of life expectancy, and making good on its mission ... research that improves the health and longevity of the American people, and the whole world,” he said. One of the 13 agencies managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the largest supporter of biomedical research globally, providing 85 percent of all biomedical research funding worldwide, according to Bhattacharya. It funds about $50 billion in scientific research via grants to hundreds of thousands of researchers at academic institutions and hospitals, he said. The NIH is not an agency that makes decisions or policies about public health directly, Bhattacharya said, noting that he intends to “remove the politicization of science that has existed for decades.” The National Institutes of Health Gateway Center in Bethesda, Md., on June 8, 2025. During President Donald Trump’s second term, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said the agency “is focused on actually addressing the chronic health problems of this country.” Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters/File Photo Political Agendas Over the past 15 to 20 years, the NIH has incorporated political rather than scientific agendas, Bhattacharya told The Epoch Times. “Probably the most prominent example of this is DEI—diversity, equity and inclusion,” he said. “If you were a researcher outside the NIH, the ticket to getting sort of extra, relatively easy funds was to promise to do DEI research. Looking into it, much of that research had no real scientific basis at all. I don’t even characterize this as science.” As an example, Bhattacharya used a project that studied the question: “Is structural racism the root reason why African Americans have worse hypertension results than other races?” “The problem with that hypothesis is that there’s no way to test it,” he said. “If structural racism is the cause, then what control group can you have to test the idea that that is true? ... None of that actually translated over to better health for anybody, much less for African Americans. “Scientists of the country understand that if they want NIH support, they need to propose projects that have the chance of improving the health of people rather than achieving some ideology that should not belong at the NIH.” The NIH has redirected its funding since Trump took office for his second term. That includes allocating funds for “early career scientists,” Bhattacharya said. President Donald Trump (C) speaks as National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (2nd L) looks on during a press conference at the White House on May 12, 2025. The NIH redirected its funding priorities after Trump began his second term. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Funding Changes There should be “fundamental changes” with the way the NIH funds educational institutions, Bhattacharya said, and he intends to work with Congress “to make [this] happen.” On Jan. 5, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot reduce the amount of money the NIH pays grant recipients for indirect costs, including administration and facility maintenance. The ruling applies to three lawsuits filed by the attorneys general of Massachusetts and 21 other states, as well as hospitals, schools, and the associations that represent them. The NIH published a guidance document in February 2025 to limit how much grant funding could flow to research institutions to cover their indirect costs. These are costs that cannot be directly attributed to an individual research project and include expenses related to funding equipment, facilities, and research staff. The guidance document states that these indirect costs could not exceed 15 percent of funding for direct research costs, regardless of the costs incurred at universities. The NIH stated that Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Harvard charged in excess of 60 percent for indirect costs, even though they had billions of dollars in endowments. Attorneys for those who filed suit said small universities don’t have such large endowments and that if the guidance took effect, there would be many layoffs, stalled clinical trials, and laboratory closures. “If you don’t have amazing scientists who can win the grants, you’re not going to get the facility support. But in order to attract excellent scientists to your institution, you have to have excellent facilities. It’s the kind of Catch-22 that guarantees that our funding from the NIH is going to be concentrated in relatively few institutions,” Bhattacharya said. Scientists at schools such as the University of Alabama, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Kansas deserve access to funding like Stanford and Harvard, he said. A researcher studies skin wound healing in a lab at the University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago on March 5, 2025. On Jan. 5, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration could not limit the percentage amount the National Institutes of Health pays grant recipients for indirect costs, including administrative expenses and facility maintenance. Scott Olson/Getty Images Dealing With China The NIH must be “very careful about how we fund research relationships with China, especially post-pandemic,” Bhattacharya said. “The U.S. invested in the Chinese biomedical research enterprise. Almost every single top Chinese biomedical research scientist of note was funded in some part by the NIH. Many were trained in the United States, so we invested heavily in that,” he said. “Post-pandemic, and especially given the geopolitical circumstances we are in now, it looks, in retrospect, like it wasn’t all that wise an investment.” The NIH must implement more secure measures with foreign research, he said, referencing the collaboration with the Wuhan Institute of Virology. “In the case of Wuhan, what happened was that the NIH funded … Eco Health Alliance, which had a sub-award relationship with the Wuhan Institute of Virology,” Bhattacharya said. “When the pandemic happened, and the NIH had an interest in getting the lab notebooks of what exactly was studied in Wuhan, the Eco Health Alliance essentially delayed reporting at all about what it knew had happened,” Bhattacharya said. “They ultimately said, ‘Oh, well, we don’t control Wuhan Institute of Virology. We can’t get the lab notebooks.’” He noted that the NIH “funded research in collaboration with China that was actually quite dangerous and may indeed have led to the pandemic.” Under Bhattacharya, the NIH now has more stringent auditing processes with domestic and foreign institutions. “If it is NIH-funded, then [the domestic and the foreign institutions] have to have direct auditing relationships united with the NIH,“ he said. ”Then the NIH can shut off money to the foreign institution, if it’s not cooperating. ... It’s called a sub-project system. It’s one of the first things that I did.” Read the rest here... Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 21:45

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