Headlines by time | 15 Feb 2026 | Location ratings

Expect heightened security and associated disruption over the coming hours along the A104 highway in Kitengela (Kajiado county). Earlier on 15 February, the security forces reportedly used tear gas and fired shots in the air to disperse a rally organised by the Orange Democratic Movement party. According to local reports, this came after some protesters threw projectiles. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries thus far. Traffic along A104 was suspended during the unrest and is likely to remain disrupted.

Avoid political gatherings in the capital Dhaka on 16 February due to the risk of unrest. Supporters of an 11-party opposition alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party will rally from 16.30 (local time) at the north gate of the Baitul Mukarram mosque. They will highlight alleged irregularities in the 12 February general election and denounce subsequent violence (see detailed alert). Related gatherings may occur elsewhere at short notice and are liable to be forcibly dispersed, posing risks to bystanders.

Exercise caution and expect disruption in Puerto Rico (US) over the coming hours due to adverse weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast heavy rainfall and associated flood risks. Adverse weather conditions are predicted to affect northern parts of Puerto Rico in the morning, and southern regions later in the day. So far, there have been no reports of significant disruption at San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Adverse weather is liable to cause short-notice disruption to transport and essential services in affected areas.

Avoid the area around Commerce Center Drive in Fairfield city (Ohio state) due to an ongoing fire and follow all associated official directives. The blaze at a meat processing facility involves hazardous materials. As such, the authorities have asked people living nearby to remain indoors, close doors and windows, and switch off air conditioners. It is unclear what caused the fire, and there have been no reports of casualties thus far. Plan necessary travel accounting for ongoing firefighting efforts and allow additional time for journeys.

Defer non-essential travel to Toamasina (Atsinanana region) until further notice and exercise caution in all other regions following the passage of former tropical cyclone Gezani. The storm made landfall on 10 February near Toamasina as an intense tropical cyclone. It subsequently weakened to a tropical depression while crossing central Madagascar before moving over the Mozambique Channel. At least 43 people have been killed and more than 400 others injured in storm-related incidents. The authorities have declared a national state of disaster. Plan for continued disruption to travel and essential infrastructure in the coming weeks amid repair and relief efforts.

Expect disruption in the capital Pristina on 17 February during a planned rally by various civil society and political groups. Participants will gather from 14.00 (local time) at Skanderbeg Square to protest against the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC). The KSC was established in The Hague (Netherlands) to oversee the trials of members of the Kosovo Liberation Army for alleged crimes committed during the Kosovo War (1998-99). Organisers expect more than 200,000 people to attend the demonstration, which coincides with Kosovo’s Independence Day. While intended to be peaceful, the event is likely to be accompanied by significant traffic disruption, road closures and heightened security measures in its vicinity.

Normal movement near the Ebisu Bridge in the Dotonbori entertainment area of Osaka city (Kansai region) can resume following a fatal stabbing late on 14 February. One person was reportedly killed and two injured in the attack, which took place in a building situated in a restaurant district. A suspect who is reportedly known to the victims was arrested early on 15 February. However, the motive for the attack remains unclear.

Expect localised disruption around the education ministry in the capital Rabat on 18 February during a scheduled protest. Members of education unions will gather from 11.00 (local time) to highlight protracted labour disputes and a perceived crisis in the public education system. The event, which coincides with education sector strikes, should pass off peacefully.

Expect travel disruption in the capital Madrid on 15 February during a planned demonstration. Participants will gather at Parque Casino de la Reina from 12.00 (local time) to protest alleged gentrification, increased tourism, racism and poor government services. Plan for nearby travel and traffic disruption during the demonstration. Reconfirm the status of routes before setting out.

Exercise caution and expect further weather-related disruption in northern and western departments over the coming days. The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) issued red alerts (second highest on a four-tier scale) for rising water levels following heavy rainfall in several departments. Antioquia, Cauca, Choco, Cordoba, Cundinamarca, Narino, Santander and Tolima are among the most affected departments. Adverse weather has caused flooding and landslides in affected areas since early February, with further such conditions likely to impact travel and essential services. Plan for related disruption.

Exercise caution and follow official directives over the coming hours amid wildfires in Araucania, Biobio, Maule, Santiago Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) maintain red alerts (highest on a three-tier scale) for wildfires in Linares and Vichuquen communes (both Maule). The authorities have also issued new evacuation orders for Quebrada Culenmapu in Vichuquen. Short-notice road closures, traffic diversions and further evacuation orders are possible in affected areas as emergency services continue response efforts.

Avoid anti-police, sit-in protests organised by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party on 15 February in Karachi (Sindh province) due to considerable risk of unrest. The party announced protests in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Landhi boroughs, and along the National Highway, Shrea Faisal and Super Highway, among other locations. Further, short-notice protests and road closures are possible. These gatherings follow sit-in demonstrations in Karachi on 14 February that led to clashes between protesters and the police. Reports suggest the security forces also used tear gas to disperse crowds. The police are liable to forcibly disperse protesters at upcoming gatherings, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Expect localised disruption in New York City (New York state) on 15 February during a scheduled demonstration and plan journeys accordingly. Participants will gather from 16.00 (local time) in Times Square to express support for imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan (in office 2018-22). While the event should pass off peacefully, it is likely to be accompanied by a heightened police presence and may disrupt nearby traffic.

Exercise caution and expect disruption over the coming days amid severe weather and flooding in several areas of the country. Meteo France has issued red alerts (highest on a four-tier scale, meaning ‘extreme caution’) for potential flooding in parts of Nouvelle-Aquitaine region until at least 15 February. Orange (second-highest) and yellow (second-lowest) alerts for potential flooding are also in effect for much of the rest of the country. This follows the passage of Storm Nils on 11-12 February, which brought destructive winds and caused flooding and power outages across southern and south-western France.

Plan journeys bypassing a scheduled demonstration on 15 February in the capital Paris as a precaution and to minimise travel delays. Participants will gather from 14.30 (local time) at Place Vauban. The event is being held to express solidarity with the people of Cuba and to oppose the involvement of the EU, US and NATO in Cuban affairs. While the demonstration will probably pass off peacefully, the police are liable to forcibly disperse any unruly crowds. Any related disturbances would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Expect localised disruption on 15 February in the capital Kuala Lumpur during a rally by various civil society groups. Participants will gather outside the Sogo Shopping Complex at 16.00 (local time) to demand the resignation of Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, amid reports of alleged share trading activities. Expect a heightened police presence in the vicinity of the rally and follow all official directives if travelling nearby.

Avoid a planned anti-government protest march on 15 February in the capital San Salvador as a precaution. Participants will denounce mass criminal trials and the alleged wrongful prosecution of detainees under an ongoing ‘state of exception’, which suspends some constitutional rights. They will gather from 08.00 (local time) at the Jose Marti roundabout. There is potential for scuffles between protesters and the police, posing incidental risks to bystanders. Expect a heightened police presence along the route and follow official directives if travelling nearby.

Expect localised disruption on 15 February in the Kadikoy neighbourhood of Istanbul (Istanbul province) during a protest by members of the Istanbul Family Medicine Association. Participants will gather at Pier Square from 13.00 (local time) over issues linked to salary-related grievances.

Avoid a planned demonstration in Santo Domingo Este (Santo Domingo province) on 15 February as a precaution. The event is being held by the Ancient Dominican Order group to denounce the immigration situation in the country. Participants will gather from 13.00 (local time) at Ercilia Pepin metro station. The security forces are liable to use tear gas and other forcible measures to disperse the gathering, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Foreign nationals should defer travel to Bangladesh until 16 February due to the elevated risk of unrest during the general election period. The Election Commission has announced that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have secured 212 out of 297 constituencies. Prime minister designate and BNP leader Tarique Rehman and his cabinet members will reportedly be sworn in on 17 February at Jatiya Sangsad Bhabhan (National Parliament House) in the capital Dhaka. Meanwhile, the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-National Citizen Party (NCP) alliance has alleged widespread irregularities during polling, demanding recounts in certain constituencies. A heightened security posture is being maintained nationwide, including in the capital and other urban centres.

Expect residual disruption near Hillarys Boat Harbour in Joondalup (Western Australia state) over the coming hours following a fire. The authorities advised of a blaze involving hazardous materials earlier on 15 February, recommending that people in the vicinity of the harbour take precautions. They have since announced that the fire has been contained and brought under control, adding that there is no longer a risk to those in the area from smoke and fumes. There were no reports of related injuries. Road closures reportedly remain in place in the area amid continued firefighting activity.

Defer non-essential travel to Inhambane province until 15 February and exercise caution in central and southern provinces over the coming daysfollowing the passage of Tropical Cyclone Gezani. The storm made landfall in Inhambane overnight on 13-14 February, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the province. Associated weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds remain in effect over the coming hours for Gaza, Inhambane and Sofala provinces. Adverse weather is likely to exacerbate existing weather-related damage and disruption, delaying repair and response efforts following storms in January. Expect disruption to essential services, infrastructure and transport.

Expect disruption on 16-17 February in the capital Jakarta during demonstrations led by trade unions. Participants will gather to demand the ratification of the revised Employment Bill and pledge their support to President Prabowo Subianto. While the exact location and times have yet to be announced, possible flashpoints include the Proclamation Monument, the House of Representatives (DPR) and the State Palace. The gatherings are expected to be well-attended and to remain peaceful.

Expect localised disruption in urban centres on 15 February during demonstrations linked to political developments in Pakistan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party is demanding medical care for, as well as the release of, its imprisoned founder and former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan (in office 2018-22). While the events are expected to pass off peacefully, traffic disruption and a heightened police presence are likely in the vicinities.

Expect weather-related disruption in Castellon province (Valencia autonomous community) over the coming days. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued red warnings (highest on a four-tier scale, meaning ‘extraordinary hazard’) for gusts up to 87 miles per hour (140 kph). Orange warnings (second highest) for strong winds are also in place across Andalusia, Aragon, Catalonia and Murcia autonomous communities until at least 15 February. Adverse weather conditions will likely impact transport and essential services in affected areas.

Expect a heightened police presence around Westfield Culver City, south-west of Los Angeles (both California state), over the coming hours. Officers earlier on 13 February responded to a shooting outside the facility in which one person was injured. Two suspects are being sought. Follow official directives if in the area and allow additional time for journeys.

Continue to abide by official directives in Espiritu Santo island (Sanma province) over the coming hours following an onshore magnitude 6.4 earthquake. The tremblor occurred at 13.37 (local time) on 14 February at a depth of six miles (10km), 33 miles (53km) north-west-north of Port Olry. According to local sources, shaking was felt in the capital Port Vila. However, there are no reports of related damage or casualties. Exercise caution due to possible aftershocks.

Expect residual disruption near the Arc de Triomphe in the capital Paris over the coming hours following an attempted knife attack. Earlier on 13 February, a man armed with scissors and a knife confronted a security officer during a ceremony at the monument. The perpetrator, who was known to the authorities, was shot at the scene and later died in hospital. One security officer sustained minor injuries from the incident. Expect a heightened police presence in the area amid investigations.

Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption across central and southern regions over the coming days. The Department of Civil Protection has issued orange alerts (second highest on a four-tier scale) for heavy rainfall across Campania, Lazio and Sardinia regions. Yellow alerts (second lowest) for rainfall, wind and thunderstorms remain in several other central and southern regions. Adverse weather is liable to cause short-notice disruption to transport and essential services in affected areas. Follow all official directives, including any evacuation orders.

Expect localised disruption on 14 February around the Hungarian consulate in Milan (Lombardy region) and plan journeys accordingly. Participants will gather from 15.00 (local time) to denounce alleged judicial repression and criminalisation of anti-fascism following court rulings in Budapest (Hungary). There is potential for scuffles between demonstrators and the police, which would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Exercise caution and expect disruption in the coming hours due to ongoing flooding in parts of County Dublin. Heavy rainfall overnight 12-13 February inundated several roads across the county. In the capital Dublin, roads in Clongriffin and Santry, as well as areas near Dublin Airport (DUB), have been affected. Flooding has also occurred in Rush and Swords (both County Dublin). The Irish Meteorological Service has issued yellow warnings (lowest on a three-tier scale, indicating ‘potentially dangerous weather conditions’) for icy conditions in most parts of the country until at least 14 February. Further adverse weather could exacerbate disruption.

Expect disruption in urban centres on 14 February during protests by miners and plan journeys accordingly. Participants will commemorate miners killed in recent violence in Sinaloa state and demand enhanced security measures in mining areas. Expect a heightened police presence during the protests. Any scuffles between officers and demonstrators would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Expect nationwide power supply disruption until 16 February due to ongoing maintenance at a major gas facility. The Nigerian Independent System Operator advised that the scheduled maintenance, which began on 12 February, would limit electricity generation at the country’s thermal power plants. According to local media, gas supply is expected to be fully restored on 16 February. In the meantime, load-shedding measures may disrupt transport and essential services, including telecommunications, in affected areas.

Expect disruption in the coming days in parts of Johannesburg (Gauteng province) due to an ongoing power outage. Several areas of the city have been experiencing blackouts since 6 February following a fire at a substation on Lilian Ngoyi Street. Affected areas include Bank City, Braamfontein, the central business district (CBD), Ferrairasdorp, Marshalltown, Newtown and Parktown. The affected vicinity on Lilian Ngoyi Street will remain closed until further notice. According to local reports, the fire is likely to have been caused by an act of vandalism. Restoration efforts are under way, and power is expected to be fully restored in the coming days.

Expect heightened security around the capital Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) over the coming weeks amid the imposition of a prohibitory order. On 12 February, the local authorities issued an order prohibiting gatherings of more than five people inside the airport’s premises for demonstration-related activities. The order is in effect until 12 March to ensure security and order ahead of, and following, the general election on 5 March.

Expect disruption on 16 February in the capital Nicosia during a scheduled demonstration and plan journeys accordingly. According to local media, various agricultural organisations intend to stage a tractor protest from 11.30 (local time) in front of the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation headquarters. The event is reportedly being held over delayed or unfulfilled subsidy payments, among other issues affecting the agricultural sector. Although the demonstration is likely to pass off peacefully, the use of tractors may cause slow-moving convoys or road obstruction near the venue. Reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and allow extra time for travel in the vicinity.

Liaise with your dedicated security provider and reconfirm feasibility of movement across Hama, Idlib and Latakia governorates in the coming days following heavy rainfall and significant flooding. At least three people were killed and over 170 families evacuated. Significant disruption has been reported, with at least 28 roads affected. Reconfirm the status of routes with your dedicated security provider prior to setting out.

Account for travel and business disruption over the coming weeks during the Lunar New Year (known as ‘Chun Jie’ in China, ‘Seollal’ in South Korea and ‘Tet’ in Vietnam) holiday period. The New Year falls on 17 February, with the main celebrations between 15 and 23 February. The travel period, with people mostly travelling to and from their hometowns, will last up to 13 March. Planned travel should factor in delays and congestion at transport hubs. Security measures will also be heightened at major transport hubs, Chinatown areas and tourist spots.

Expect heightened security and disruption during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starting 17 February until Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on 20 March. Exact dates may differ from country to country. Increased security measures will be in place at major transport hubs, marketplaces and religious sites. Eid-al-Fitr is observed as a public holiday, and banks, businesses and government offices will be closed on the day. Ramadan will be well observed in Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Maldives. It will also be celebrated in countries with sizeable Muslim populations, including India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and southern parts of Philippines. The period of Ramadan is marked by heightened cultural sensitivities.

Plan journeys in the central business district (CBD) of Cape Town (Western Cape province) accounting for heightened security and associated travel disruption. This will coincide with ongoing National Assembly (parliament) sittings. Several road closures are in effect until at least 26 February. They are affecting Buitenkant, Commercial, Corporation, Darling, Longmarket, Lower Plein, Parade, Plein and Roeland streets, as well as Sir Lowry Road. Reconfirm itineraries before setting out and allow additional time for journeys.