Dozens of inmates have escaped from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

The family of Tunisia's jailed Ennahda leader, Rached Ghannouchi, has issued an urgent appeal regarding his deteriorating health in prison.

Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi was returned to prison after receiving hospital treatment for a health issue. His family and lawyers were subsequently barred from visiting him in prison.

Tunisian authorities successfully contained a forest fire in the Bizerte region following a 16-hour effort by firefighters.

Tunisian authorities have successfully contained a wildfire that consumed more than 30 hectares of forest, according to Anadolu Agency.

The UN has lamented an uptick in fighting in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with the UN rights chief calling for an urgent end to the conflict in the eastern region. The renewed violence is causing significant humanitarian concern.

China has dispatched its second medical team to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the number of Ebola fatalities continues to rise in the country.

Tunisian football fans are expressing confidence in their national team's ability to advance from a challenging group in the upcoming World Cup. Despite a difficult draw, supporters believe the team can overcome the odds.

Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia have called for the swift organization of presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya, emphasizing a comprehensive political solution to the crisis.

World-renowned musician Sami Yusuf will hold a series of 'Live in Türkiye' concerts in Istanbul and Ankara this June, organized in collaboration with Anadolu Agency.

A Tunisian court has sentenced a former justice minister to 20 years in prison. This ruling marks a significant legal development concerning a high-profile political figure.

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced plans to deploy security guards to protect its mining areas.

The head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has urged for dialogue and collaborative efforts to ensure stability in the eastern part of the country.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez are strengthening their strategic relationship, particularly evident in the defense industry cooperation involving projects like the TCG Anadolu.

Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.

A report indicates that approximately 50 people have been killed in suspected rebel attacks in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and the UNHCR have reached an agreement to resume the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees.

The UN mission and the African Union have both condemned the use of drones in eastern DR Congo, specifically targeting civilians, highlighting concerns over escalating violence.

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The United Nations has reported widespread conflict-related sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with armed groups being responsible for the majority of cases.

Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayii Anonim Sirketi announced its fourth-quarter financial results and provided an outlook for fiscal year 2026.

Melinda French Gates said she kayaks during the warmer months. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images CEOs are often known for their unique morning routines where they optimize productivity. These routines include activities like meditation and reading customer feedback. One boss said he does his morning exercise on an empty stomach. When your daily work schedule involves running a company, starting off your morning right can be crucial. Their days tend to start early and can end pr...

Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, greets a crowd in January 2026. Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images New satellite images show that the main residence of Iran's supreme leader…

Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani Anadolu/Getty Images Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a plan in his first days in office to build public bathrooms. NYC aims for cost-efficient, quick public toilet installations. Red tape and high costs have long held the city back from addressing the issue. Every time Leah Goodridge leaves her home in New York City, she performs the same exercise: figuring out where the closest bathroom is. That's because Goodridge has uterine fibroids, which force he...

A joint team from the UN mission and the Great Lakes bloc has been deployed to eastern DR Congo in preparation for monitoring a ceasefire.

Pro-government militia claims 50 M23 fighters killed in eastern DR Congo clashes  Anadolu Ajansı

Marc Benioff said that the promise of AGI was a "TK" Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty Images Business Insider obtained the results of Salesforce's annual employee survey. Most employees felt AI made them more productive. Fewer felt it had decreased their workloads. Salesforce says the survey shows big gains in AI use and enthusiasm. Salesforce says it's at the vanguard of the AI revolution and has even toyed with renaming itself Agentforce in honor of its bet on AI agents. The company is rapidly adopting AI internally as well, and a survey obtained by Business Insider reveals how that's actually playing out behind the scenes. The results — which were broadly positive — show that most employees feel AI is increasing their productivity, although fewer say it's lightening their workloads. Salesforce's annual "Great Insights" survey, which is not public, was conducted in November 2025 and released inside the software company the following month. It surveyed about 80% of the 76,000-person workforce. Most questions about AI received high favorability ratings: In addition to the 81% of employees who said AI tools boost productivity, 83% said they feel equipped to handle AI risks such as bias, and 81% said they felt encouraged to experiment with AI. More than half of employees — 57% — said AI tools helped their team identify opportunities that would have been impossible otherwise. And 62% said their workload is more manageable because they use AI tools. Both of these were among the lowest results in the survey. Salesforce told Business Insider in a statement that the survey showed significant gains in AI use and strong enthusiasm. A composite it creates called the AI Readiness score was at 85% enterprise-wide, an 18% gain year-over-year. "We're thrilled that our employees have moved on from adoption and are seeing AI tools make a meaningful impact in their daily work," a Salesforce spokesperson said. The results suggest that Salesforce is ahead of the pack on encouraging AI adoption, said Jason Schloetzer, an associate professor at Georgetown University's business school who has interviewed dozens of executives about AI adoption. The results also show that, for some employees, AI intensifies their workload rather than reducing it. "The gaps suggest people believe AI is enabling them to do more work, but it's not making their work easier," he said. Salesforce, which sells customer relationship management software, has garnered attention for an intense AI push led by CEO Marc Benioff. Last August, he said half of the work at Salesforce was being done by AI and that the company had eliminated 4,000 support roles because of AI agents. Salesforce's website says the company uses a mix of internal AI tools, including an AI from Salesforce-owned Slack that can quickly find old project templates, and Career Connect, which analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to help them move within the company. Salesforce is facing challenges despite its embrace of the AI revolution. Its stock is down over 40% in the past year as concerns mount about the fate of legacy software companies amid the arrival of AI tools from OpenAI and Anthropic. The company has also struggled to deliver on promises made in demos of its AI product Agentforce, Business Insider previously reported. Read the original article on Business Insider

The US has the most expensive military in the world. Tajh Payne/US Navy via Getty Images The International Institute for Strategic Studies compiled data about the world's military budgets. The top militaries spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense, with the US leading worldwide. President Donald Trump has proposed increasing annual defense spending to $1.5 trillion. The US has the world's most expensive military, spending nearly $1 trillion on defense each year. That's roughly four times China's reported defense budget, the next largest. From spending on nuclear technology to advanced aircraft and warships, the world's top militaries allocate hundreds of billions of dollars each year to stay ahead. In some countries, big-ticket items such as naval assets or technologically advanced aircraft or missiles account for the bulk of military spending, while others devote large sums to maintaining large conscription troop systems. Ultimately, military spending varies by country depending on location and interests, Gian Gentile, a retired US Army colonel and senior historian at RAND, told Business Insider. Some countries prioritize homeland defense while others value overmatch and far-reaching power projection. "The US spends a lot on more sophisticated, extremely precise weapon systems," he said. A military's budget can be measured either as a total amount or as a share of its country's GDP, reflecting the burden on its economy. Worldwide, countries spent an average of 2.4% of their GDP on defense in 2024. Wartime spending as a share of GDP typically rises, putting strain on the civilian economy, said Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ukraine in 2024, for example, devoted over 15% of its GDP to its military, the highest share globally. Spending statistics help paint a picture of defense priorities, but they don't always translate into readiness for conflict. "Readiness is very expensive, and perishable," Cancian said. A country's on-paper investment in its defense systems doesn't always translate directly into military capability, he added. Training and maintenance are often overlooked in analyses of spending on equipment and technologies. A particularly significant cost when it comes to technologically advanced aircraft, for instance, is maintenance and sustainment. Still, looking at military budgets can reveal how much capital each country relies on to defend itself. Last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based think tank, released its Military Balance report, which included data on nearly every country's defense budget based on each's reported 2024 figures. The report includes each country's total budget (in US dollars), per-capita figures, and defense budget as a share of GDP. Some countries, such as North Korea, Libya, Syria, Cuba, and Afghanistan, did not publicly report their defense budgets. These are the 30 countries that spend the most on their military, ranked by the size of their defense budgets. 30. Qatar KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.66 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,785 Percentage of GDP: 4.36% 29. Norway Yauhen Yerchak/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $9.79 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,776 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 28. Mexico Victoria Razo / AFP Defense budget: $10.19 billion Defense budget per capita: $78 Percentage of GDP: 0.55% 27. Indonesia BAY ISMOYO / AFP Defense budget: $10.93 billion Defense budget per capita: $39 Percentage of GDP: 0.78% 26. Sweden Leon Neal/Getty Images Defense budget: $12.25 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,157 Percentage of GDP: 2.01% 25. Iraq Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP Defense budget: $12.68 billion Defense budget per capita: $301 Percentage of GDP: 4.8% 24. Turkey Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $14.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $170 Percentage of GDP: 1.06% 23. Singapore ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $15.17 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,517 Percentage of GDP: 2.86% 22. Taiwan I-Hwa Cheng / AFP Defense budget: $18.86 billion Defense budget per capita: $799 Percentage of GDP: 2.43% 21. Spain picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Defense budget: $19.44 billion Defense budget per capita: $411 Percentage of GDP: 1.12% 20. Algeria NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Defense budget: $21.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $455 Percentage of GDP: 8.23% 19. United Arab Emirates VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $22.27 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,220 Percentage of GDP: 4.09% 18. The Netherlands Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP Defense budget: $23.61 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,328 Percentage of GDP: 1.94% 17. Brazil Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images Defense budget: $24.4 billion Defense budget per capita: $111 Percentage of GDP: 1.11% 16. Canada Artur Widak/NurPhoto Defense budget: $27 billion Defense budget per capita: $696 Percentage of GDP: 1.22% 15. Poland Aleksander Kalka/NurPhoto Defense budget: $28 billion Defense budget per capita: $723 Percentage of GDP: 3.25% 14. Ukraine Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP Defense budget: $28.41 billion Defense budget per capita: $797 Percentage of GDP: 15.43% 13. Israel Elke Scholiers/Getty Images Defense budget: $33.75 billion Defense budget per capita: $3,589 Percentage of GDP: 6.39% 12. Italy Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Defense budget: $35.23 billion Defense budget per capita: $578 Percentage of GDP: 1.48% 11. Australia Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Defense budget: $36.40 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,360 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 10. South Korea Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Defense budget: $43.88 billion Defense budget per capita: $842 Percentage of GDP: 2.35% 9. Japan JIJI Press / AFP Defense budget: $53.01 billion Defense budget per capita: $430 Percentage of GDP: 1.3% 8. France Philippe Magoni / POOL / AFP Defense budget: $64.03 billion Defense budget per capita: $937 Percentage of GDP: 2.02% 7. Saudi Arabia BANDAR ALDANDANI/AFP via Getty Images Defense budget: $71.73 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,963 Percentage of GDP: 6.52% 6. India Roslan RAHMAN / AFP Defense budget: $74.36 billion Defense budget per capita: $53 Percentage of GDP: 1.91% 5. United Kingdom Owen Humphreys - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Defense budget: $81.06 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,184 Percentage of GDP: 2.26% 4. Germany Michaela Stache / AFP Defense budget: $85.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $1,022 Percentage of GDP: 1.83% 3. Russia VCG/VCG via Getty Images Defense budget: $120.32 billion Defense budget per capita: $854 Percentage of GDP: 5.51% 2. China Greg Baker / AFP Defense budget: $234.98 billion Defense budget per capita: $166 Percentage of GDP: 1.29% 1. United States Mario Tama/Getty Images Defense budget: $967.96 billion Defense budget per capita: $2,831 Percentage of GDP: 3.32% Read the original article on Business Insider

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim milestone, becoming the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded.

Türkiye and Tunisia have expressed a strong will to further boost their bilateral trade volume and deepen trade ties, with a particular focus on investment growth. Both nations aim to enhance their economic cooperation.

The family of Tunisia's jailed Ennahda leader and former Parliament Speaker Rached Ghannouchi reported that they have not heard from him in nearly a week.

Wael Badawi, Egypt's ambassador to Ankara, emphasized the joint role of Türkiye and Egypt in fostering regional peace and stability during an interview with Anadolu Agency.

Türkiye has released the results of its 2026 Higher Education Institutions Exam, with students from Kartal Anadolu Imam Hatip High School and Kabataş Boys' High School among the top performers.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now climbed to over 500.

NATO chief Rutte, in an interview with Turkish news agency Anadolu, stated that allies are expected to focus on fulfilling commitments made at last year's NATO summit in The Hague, particularly regarding increased defense spending. He also warned against being naive about China.

Anadolu Agency (AA) has launched a dedicated website for its 'Gaza Trilogy' project, a three-volume publication series documenting alleged crimes committed by the Israeli government in Gaza.

Turkey is increasing its investments in Ivory Coast, with trade between the two countries reaching $1.5 billion. The Turkish business community continues to strengthen its presence and contributions in the West African nation.

The Turkish state news agency Anadolu has published a provocative article, citing 'experts' who demand that Greece apologize for the 1821 Greek Revolution, the 'genocide in Tripolitsa,' and the 'Megali Idea'.

Tunisia court sentences former Ennahda leader's office director to 14 years in prison  Anadolu Ajansı

The US State Department has approved a possible sale of equipment intended for a border security project in Tunisia.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has accused M23 rebels of carrying out deadly attacks, even as peace talks are underway in Switzerland.

A touching tribute was held for Duško Vujošević during a Euroleague game between Dubai and Anadolu Efes, marking a poignant moment before the match.

Lord Vernon Coaker, UK Minister of State for Defense, emphasized Türkiye's crucial role in NATO, stating 'NATO is Türkiye' in an interview with Anadolu Agency.

Kina je u četvrtak poručila da je “šokirana” izjavama izraelskog ministra obrane Israela Katza o mogućem ciljanju iranskih dužnosnika, piše Anadolu Agency.

A militia attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of 25 people, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.

Uzbekistan, Anadolu Group Discuss Expansion of SamAuto  UzDaily

DR Congo army claims shot down 2 drones belonging to Rwandan army, 'their allies'  Anadolu Ajansı

A deadly landslide in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left dozens of people missing.

The Israeli military killed two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip Wednesday, medical sources told Anadolu Agency (AA). The sources said the bodies of Maher Harb Samour and M...

President Donald Trump The White House via X Account/Anadolu via Getty Images President Donald Trump gave a brief update on the status of the Iran war on Tuesday. The president said Iran is "running…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has intercepted M23 drones that were reportedly targeting the airport in Kisangani.

The Anadolu Agency is highlighted as a strong voice in Türkiye, which has undergone significant transformation across various sectors over the past two decades.

M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report Anadolu Ajansı

A UN mission and the Great Lakes bloc have deployed a team to eastern DR Congo ahead of ceasefire monitoring.

Tunisia’s Ennahda leader Ghannouchi calls for democracy, rule of law in prison message  Anadolu Ajansı

Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu said Tuesday that the Anadolu Turkish Maritime Task Force played a significant role in NATO’s largest exercise of the year, deploy...

The death toll from Ebola has surpassed 900, with a significant surge in infections reported across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Shane Larkin has officially departed from the Anadolu Efes basketball club, with the team bidding farewell to the player. Efes acknowledged his contributions, stating they 'dreamed together' during his tenure.

Italy's proposal to deploy security personnel in Tunisia has ignited a sovereignty debate, as reported by Anadolu Ajansı.

An African health organization has issued a warning that ten countries on the continent are currently at risk of an Ebola outbreak.

Anadolu Efes basketball club confirmed that their guard Isaia Cordinier successfully underwent knee surgery in France. The French player is now expected to face a lengthy recovery period.

An investigation conducted by Anadolu Agency found that social media platforms are exposing children to violent and adult content in Türkiye, despite promises of age protections.

Uzbekistan held separate discussions with MAURER regarding transport infrastructure and with Anadolu Isuzu concerning the renewal of its bus fleet. These meetings highlight the country's efforts to modernize its transportation sector.

Mexican authorities have apprehended a leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a significant development in the country's ongoing efforts to combat organized crime.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has announced that it successfully shot down a Rwandan drone, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries.

Opposition protests in Albania saw police use water cannons against demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama's government, which faces accusations of corruption against its deputy prime minister.

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to de-escalate tensions at Washington meeting  Anadolu Ajansı

A French national, identified as an aid worker, has been killed in an explosion or air strike in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in Goma.

American campaign against Iran costing more than $1b per day, according to Anadolu analysis

Turkish prosecutors launched an investigation after a 19-year-old man alleged he was beaten and sexually assaulted by police officers while in custody at a police station in Istanbul, the Aktifhaber news website reported. The Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said it had launched the inquiry the same day the allegations surfaced, stating that judicial […] The post Turkish prosecutors open probe after 19-year-old alleges torture at Istanbul police station appeared first on Stoc...

A landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly killed over 100 people.

The US and Israel launched major strikes on Iran over the weekend, leading to retaliatory attacks across the Middle East from the Iranian military. Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images The US…

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DR Congo forces kill military spokesperson for M23 rebel group  Anadolu Ajansı

Meta's Summer Yue called her OpenClaw horror story a "rookie mistake." Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Meta's alignment director, Summer Yue, hooked OpenClaw up to her inbox. Then, the

The Turkish amphibious assault ship Anadolu, currently participating in NATO military exercises in the Baltic Sea, will be deployed to the Alliance's eastern flank for deterrence purposes.

Vinod Khosla says stock prices aren't the way to evaluate AI bubbles. Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images Vinod Khosla says the rise of AI might warrant steeper taxes on capital and none for most workers. The billionaire VC wrote on X that AI displacing workers could shrink the labor part of the economy. Khosla wrote that some popular tax breaks were "special interest goodies" and not "true capitalism." If artificial intelligence eliminates millions of jobs, it might make sense to scrap income taxes for the vast majority of Americans and target capital instead, Vinod Khosla says. "AI will transform economies and need a rethink of capitalism & equity," the billionaire venture capitalist wrote in an X post on Monday. "Labor portion of economy (vs capital) will decline sharply. Should we eliminate preferential treatment of capital gains tax and equalize to ordinary income?" Khosla — who cofounded Sun Microsystems and made the first VC investment in OpenAI — was making the point that AI replacing labor on a grand scale might warrant greater taxes on assets such as stocks and real estate. The veteran financier, who founded Khosla Ventures after leaving Kleiner Perkins, attached a video highlighting some of the jobs that could be taken by AI, from accountants and therapists to truck drivers and chip designers. AI will transform economies and need a rethink of capitalism & equity. Labor portion of economy (vs capital) will decline sharply. Should we eliminate preferential treatment of capital gains tax and equalize to ordinary income? 40% of capital gains taxes are paid by those with… pic.twitter.com/7oSA9xj5Ko — Vinod Khosla (@vkhosla) February 16, 2026 Khosla said in a follow-up post that ramping up taxes on capital would generate so much revenue that the government could scrap taxes for most of the roughly 150 million US taxpayers. "Could easily eliminate bottom 125 million taxpayers from the tax rolls and be revenue neutral at the same time with a capital gains tax equal to ordinary income and a few other tweaks," he wrote. He added that tax breaks such as carrying over tax losses and tax-free borrowing against unrealized gains — which he called a "true abuse!" — are "special interest goodies inserted by lobbyists and campaign contributions, not true capitalism." Khosla didn't address common critiques of higher taxes, including that they can discourage entrepreneurship and investment, that collecting them can be tricky, and that wealthy people may leave the country to avoid them. Khosla has previously underscored that the advent of AI may require sweeping policy changes. He estimated in late 2024 that in 25 years' time, AI could be doing 80% of the work in 80% of all jobs, and universal basic income might be needed to compensate for job destruction. "As AI reduces the need for human labor, UBI could become crucial, with governments playing a key role in regulating AI's impact and ensuring equitable wealth distribution," he wrote on his firm's website. Khosla isn't alone in predicting AI will change the fabric of society. Elon Musk suggested late last year that work could become "optional" and money might become "irrelevant" if advances in AI and robotics generate abundant resources for all. Moreover, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO recently said that retirement savings may not be needed in 10 or 20 years, as everyone might have "whatever stuff they want." However, skeptics such as Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame have cautioned the AI boom is a speculative bubble, tech companies are overinvesting in microchips and data centers that will quickly become obsolete, and true AI is further away than many think. Read the original article on Business Insider