Players score dignity in India’s first transgender football league

Pyari Hessa (#07) in action for Jamshedpur FT. Credit: Jamshedpur FC by Diwash Gahatraj (Delhi) Friday February 20, 2026 Inter-Press Office DELHI, Feb 20 (IPS) – Pyari Hessa, 26, combines long shifts as a deputy traffic controller at a steel company in Jamshedpur with evening football training on the same grounds where professionals train. A […]

Security Council LIVE: Sudan in focus amid genocide warnings in Darfur

Thursday February 19, 2026 UN news The UN Security Council is meeting this morning to discuss Sudan as the war approaches its third year and fighting intensifies in multiple regions and civilians face a widening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are expected to brief ministers on a conflict marked by shifting frontlines, […]

UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, responsibility and global standards

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr Türk said UN news that technology must be governed through a human rights framework that ensures transparency, accountability and inclusivity. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Volker Turk: Artificial intelligence is a technological tool and must be developed based on risk assessments. […]

Why ending child marriage is key to advancing Africa’s economic development

Damaturu, Yobe State, northeast of Nigeria. Credit: UN Women Opinion by Zuzana Schwidrowski (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Thursday February 19, 2026 Inter-Press Office ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 19 (IPS) – Africa is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls between the ages of 10 and 19 (according to 2022 data from the United Nations Population Division). […]

Sudan: ‘Characteristics of genocide’ found in El Fasher, UN investigators describe mass killings and ethnic targets

This is evident from a report published on Thursday Independent International Fact-Finding Mission to Sudan The evidence shows that at least three underlying acts of genocide were committed: “the killing of members of a protected ethnic group; the causing of serious physical and mental harm; and the intentional imposition of living conditions intended to bring […]

Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report

The report covers the period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 and is based on monitoring carried out by OHCHR and information from government sources, other UN entities and non-governmental organizations. “The intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighborhoods and the denial of humanitarian aid appeared to be aimed at a permanent […]

Scaling marketing performance in an ever-changing stack | Martech zone

You work in an environment where change is the basis. Platforms are updated faster than planning cycles, AI capabilities evolve mid-quarter, and each new integration promises efficiency while increasing complexity. Your team already has tools, data pipelines, and automation in place. Yet sustainable growth seems more difficult to achieve than before. This is not a […]

Beyond the APR: How to Provide Financial Assistance to Real People – Social Media Explorer

Marketing financial products is difficult; it’s not like selling sneakers or a vacation package, where the desire is already there. No one wakes up on a Saturday morning excited to fill out a loan application. When someone is looking for financing, they are usually stressed, in a hurry, or trying to solve a problem […]

Is seeking recovery support on social media confidential? – Social media explorer

Social media has become a surprisingly common place for people to explore recovery from addiction. Whether someone is quietly scrolling through sobriety communities on Reddit, following recovery advocates on Instagram, or messaging a support group on Facebook, the line between private seeking and public exposure can feel blurry. So the honest answer to the […]

How Conversion Optimization Drives Sales and Business Growth – Social Media Explorer

The operation of your website requires traffic to achieve success, but you must convert visitors into customers who make purchases to fuel the growth of your business. Many companies focus heavily on viewability and impressions, but overlook what happens after someone clicks. The goal of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is to create a smooth […]