Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s delicate long game in Syria
Riyadh and international organizations are taking a cautious, institution-first strategy to revive Syria’s economy.
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Jezebel • Feb 16, 2026
Bajillionth Horseman of the Apocalypse? George Bush Is on Substack
Bush doesn’t name Trump in his first essay, but since his successor continues to openly drool over staying past his two-term limit, it’s pretty obvious what he’s <em>actually</em> trying to say.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Video AI startup shifts compute to Saudi as AI chips arrive
The kingdom will get “monstrous” numbers of AI chips, says Luma AI’s CEO.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Nigeria launches election race with poll date
Africa’s biggest democracy will go to the polls on Feb. 20, 2027, with the economy set to be the key battleground.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Look beyond the imagined African nation to understand Nigeria’s security challenge
The world must abandon outdated narratives about Africa to understand its realities, argues Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Accounting giant KPMG fines partner for using AI to cheat on training exam
The $7,000 fine is one of several penalties it has meted out.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
High-end hotels peddle gourmet bakeries over high-end bars
They represent the rise of “little treat culture,” one expert said, as well as younger people drinking less than the louche older generation.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
US firms accused Chinese rivals of training their AIs using American models
“Distillation” techniques allow weaker AIs to train on more sophisticated ones’ outputs.
Semafor • Feb 16, 2026
Cuba cancels major cigar festival as it struggles under economic crisis
Oil imports from Venezuela have ceased since Washington toppled its leader last month, cutting Cuba’s main source of energy.
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I represent a Palestinian woman in Israeli prison. Now I can’t reach her
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ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk
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WATCH: The US Massacre of Innocent Iranians You Never Heard Of
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Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as “Model” for Lebanon
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Trump Admin Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Proposal for Removal to Costa Rica
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Trump Plagiarizes Case For Iran War
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Trump Wants to End Mail Voting. The Supreme Court’s Conservative Justices Appear Eager to Assist.
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Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do?
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NYC Primary Erupts Over Corporate Spending
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