(2026-02-28). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-02-28). Saving lives at a time of slaughter. electronicintifada.net For much of the ongoing genocide, Baker Abu Safia was the only surgeon in northern Gaza.
(2026-02-28). Remembering Aaron Bushnell. Extreme Protest against Israel's Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca In front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown San Francisco, a memorial to Aaron Bushnell took place on Wednesday February 25. This date marks the second anniversary of what Aaron called his "extreme protest" against Israel's genocide in Gaza. | The …
(2026-02-28). Israeli Closure of Gaza Crossings: Humanitarian Implications. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, vital crossings into the Gaza Strip were closed following attacks by Israeli and U.S. forces on Iran, according to Israeli government agency COGAT. The closures are significantly affecting the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of patients needing urgent medical care.
english.palinfo.com (2026-02-28). Israel, US launch strikes on Iran
The Israeli occupation regime and the US army said on Saturday morning that they launched joint strikes against Iran, as multiple explosions resounded in Tehran.
The attack followed months of growing war threats against Iran by US president Donald Trump.
npr.org (2026-02-28). Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakersThe strikes, which began early Saturday, were launched without congressional authorization. Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war.
reuters.com (2026-02-28). Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attackRussia on Saturday criticised U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel for embarking on a dangerously irresponsible attack on Iran which Moscow said was plunging the entire Middle East into the abyss.
news24online.com (2026-02-28). Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli strikes: Why it matters and how it could disrupt global oil and gas markets? Iran has reportedly closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to joint US-Israeli strikes, putting global energy supplies at risk as a major chunk of worlds oil and gas supplies go through this narrow waterway in the Persian Gulf.
cryptobriefing.com (2026-02-28). Bitcoin tumbles after Israel launches strike on Iran, triggering $100M in longs liquidated in 15 minutesBitcoin plunged immediately after news of Israel's preventative strike on Iran spread, rattling global markets and triggering a swift retreat from crypto assets.
(2026-02-28). Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Landay, Phil Stewart, Gram Slattery and Parisa HafeziWASHINGTON/DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) – Israel and the U.S. timed their attack on Iran on Saturday to coincide with a meeting the country's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was holding with top aides, according to two U.S. sources and a U.S. official familiar with the matter.Israel said Khamenei was killed along with top lieutenants including Ali Shamkhani, the powerful former National Security Council secretary, and Mohammad Pakpour, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander.
(2026-02-28). White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops. al-monitor.com The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.Trump has announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, but there is no confirmation from Tehran.The picture shows Trump, in a suit jacket, white shirt and a white "USA" baseball cap, seated with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at a table, with a partially obscured map marked "Operation Epic Fury" behind them.
(2026-02-28). Latest developments in Iran: US and Israeli strikes, death of Khamenei. al-monitor.com The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic.US President Donald Trump said that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead. Iranian state television confirmed the news early Sunday. Here are the latest developments.- Iran leader killed -Iranian state television reported the news of Khamenei's death in the early hours of Sunday, broadcasting archive images with a black banner.
(2026-02-28). The End of an Era: Khamenei's Influential Reign and Fallout. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, known for steering the nation towards a formidable anti-U.S. stance, has allegedly been killed. Israel and the United States are said to have executed coordinated military strikes, a senior Israeli official conveyed to Reuters on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). Daughter and grandchild of Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly; Editing by Edmund Klamann)…
(2026-02-28). Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86. al-monitor.com By Parisa HafeziWASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Reuters) – The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. force, spreading its military sway across the Middle East, while using an iron fist to crush repeated unrest at home.He was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the U.S. that pulverised his central Tehran compound, after decades of efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program diplomatically failed.
(2026-02-28). Explainer-Why is the US attacking Iran? al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday in an operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
(2026-02-28). supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm. al-monitor.com March 1 (Reuters) – Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said on Sunday. (Reporting by Yomna Ehab and Hatem Maher)…
(2026-02-28). Trump: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump said the event marks the "single greatest chance" for the Iranian people to take their country back.
(2026-02-28). Trump says Khamenei is dead. al-monitor.com Feb 28 (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday."Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump said on Truth Social, without elaborating on the source of the information. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)…
(2026-02-28). Israel, US launch pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions in Tehran, other cities. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Trump declares "major combat operations" underway against Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The strikes, launched jointly by the US and Israel, come amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman. Iran has begun its "overwhelming" retaliatory action against Israeli targets.
(2026-02-28). Taliban now 'amenable to talks' as world urges de-escalation. dawn.com • Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead diplomatic scramble; Iran offers to facilitate talks | • Trump 'refuses' to intervene because of 'fondness' for Pakistan | • UN, China, Russia, UK call for immediate ceasefire | ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan unleashed air strikes on major Afghan cities, killing dozens in the most serious The Afghan Ta…
(2026-02-28). US officials blame strikes on in nuclear talks. al-monitor.com "They were not serious about doing a deal," a senior Trump administration official said.
(2026-02-28). Trump plays with 'fire' as Iran warns US of with brutal military 'never-experienced' response | War | War. hindustantimes.com As U.S. President Donald Trump talks up military options and moves additional troops, warplanes and a carrier strike group into the region, Iran's armed forces have issued one of their most fiery warnings in years, vowing that any American strike could engulf the Middle East in a "widespread fire." Tehran has seized on Trump's strike rhetoric to send a dual message: publicly, it insists Iran is not seeking war; privately, it is signalling to Washington and its regional allies that it is prepared for a level of confrontation the U.S. has "never experienced."
(2026-02-28). The Nuclear Standoff: U.S. and Iran's Strategic Game Board. devdiscourse.com The United States extended numerous offers to Iran for establishing a civil nuclear program, but faced deceptive maneuvers in return, according to a senior Trump administration official on Saturday. These comments come amid rising tensions and stalled talks on nuclear activities.
(2026-02-28). Sometimes you have to use force, says Trump after US-Iran talks end with no deal. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Fears of Mideast war as US-Iran conflict flares. al-monitor.com Countries around the world voiced fears of a Middle East conflagration after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, and Iran targeted US bases in the region in retaliation.- UN condemns escalation -United Nations chief Antonio Guterres condemned the latest developments."I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation," he said in a statement, adding that the attacks on both sides undermined international peace and security.
(2026-02-28). Stand with the survivors release the Epstein files! cpusa.org 
"Previously, the workman sold his own labour-power, which he disposed of nominally as a free agent. Now he sells wife and child. He has become a slave-dealer." — Karl Marx, Capital vol 1 (p. 519) | In Chapter 15 of Capital volume 1, Karl Marx goes into
(2026-02-28). The Trump administration's favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein. grist.org 
At 26, Isaiah Taylor had accomplished more than most people do by the time they're twice his age. The founder of Valar Atomics, a Southern California-based company that aims to make small-scale nuclear reactors, Taylor, a father of
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it 'a global emergency'. scmp.com The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced "social systems that silence women and girls" allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity.
(2026-02-28). Amnesty law comes into force in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org According to Venezuelan authorities, the law seeks to bring peace to a highly polarized country. In this article, we review who the law grants amnesty to and what crimes are not covered.
(2026-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez Requests That Trump End Sanctions and Blockade Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, he said he was a friend and partner of Venezuela, and I celebrate and welcome that concept for Venezuela… I hope, and it is the feeling of Venezuelans, that as friends, the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela cease. Our young people have the right…
(2026-02-28). US Allows Limited Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba. orinocotribune.com The US government declared on Wednesday, February 25, that it does not completely prohibit the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, marking a shift in its stance toward the island, which is suffering from the tightening of the oil blockade imposed by the United States. | The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for the US unilateral coercive measures, published a
(2026-02-28). Venezuela: Acting Attorney General and Ombudsperson Take Oath. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed human rights lawyer Larry Devoe as acting attorney general and former Attorney General Tarek William Saab as acting ombudsperson. | Following the resignations of Tarek William Saab as attorney general and Alfredo Ruiz as ombudsperson, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez stated that according to constitutional procedure, the parliament must form a nominations committee and, in the meantime, interim officials would be appointed for the two positions. | After the conclusion of the regular session on Wednesday, February 25, the National Assembly swore in Devoe and…
(2026-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez Requests That Trump End Sanctions and Blockade Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, he said he was a friend and partner of Venezuela, and I celebrate and welcome that concept for Venezuela… I hope, and it is the feeling of Venezuelans, that as friends, the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela cease. Our young people have the right…
(2026-02-28). Lukashenko visits dairy complex in Logoisk District. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko devoted the last day of this winter to agricultural matters. On Saturday, 28 February, the head of state visited the Nestanovichi Agro dairy complex.
(2026-02-28). WW Commentary: BAFTA and BBC allow racial slur to air. workers.org 
On Feb. 22, during the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards show in London, while two African American actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were presenting an award, John Davidson, who is white, shouted out the N-word for the in-person and streaming audience to clearly . . . |
(2026-02-28). Lukashenko congratulates Kim Jong Un on re-election as leader of North Korea's ruling party. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President of State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un on his re-election as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
(2026-02-28). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-02-28). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-28). Donation boxes 'escape' action against illicit charities in Punjab. dawn.com 
⚪ UNMARKED boxes can be used to violate rules on safe charity.—Dawn | • Experts warn unregulated funds being channelled through anonymous collection boxes undermine NAP objectives | • Official says 'owners' will be identified once seminaries registered with home department | LAHORE: Despite the Punjab home department's crackdown on illicit charities and the
(2026-02-28). Urgent call to act against the U.S.-Zionist aggression: Stand with Iran, stand with Palestine. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces in the strongest terms the joint U.S.-Zionist attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and calls for the broadest mobilizations everywhere to not only protest but to shut down the war machine with action and meaningful solidarity. The aggression on Iran, timed for the holy month of Ramadan, is …
(2026-02-28). Emergency protests against war on Iran in cities across U.S. answercoalition.org 
A coalition of grassroots organizations is sponsoring emergency protests in scores of cities around the country on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration's attack against Iran. A full list of demonstrations will be updated on this page in the morning, as locations and times are confirmed. | Trump's unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran is an act of war that threatens to cause unthinkable death and destruction. But the people of this country reject another endless war and will take to the streets now and make our voices heard. | Iran has not attacked the United States. The government has been engaged in diplo…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Billionaire Bounce Bingo Crawl. indybay.org Start the crawl in the plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. | Palo Alto…
(2026-02-28). Live Updates: Iran retaliates after US, Israel Joint military strikes. ummid.com The United States and Israel in a joint military strikes about one hour ago Saturday February 08, 2026 have bombed several cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, even as the latter said it is retaliating with force.
(2026-02-28). U.S. Prepares for Potential Iran Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a succinct statement, a senior United States administration official conveyed President Donald Trump's firm stance against any aggression towards American forces stationed abroad.
(2026-02-28). "School Wars" TikTok trend sparks fears of knife violence among UK students. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—School leaders and officials are worried about a troubling trend on social media that encourages students to take part in organized street fights. Some posts even call for the use of knives and other weapons.British news reports say that the online activity, which mostly happens on sites like TikTok, encourages what users are calling "school wars." These posts split students into groups based on their schools and tell them to meet in public places to fight.Police and teachers are especially worried because some of the messages tell people to bring things that could be used as weapons, like knives,…
(2026-02-28). ____ Everyone Who Made This War Possible. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: The US and Israel have launched their long-planned attack on Iran. President Trump said in a speech that the US military is engaged in "major combat operations" intended to cripple Iran's military and topple the Iranian government. Iran has reportedly been retaliating with missile strikes on Israel and US military bases …
(2026-02-28). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). No Collective Security or Decision-Making Power for New Orleans Charter School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter schools are outsourced schools that have always opposed teachers' unions, which is why about 90% of the nation's roughly 8,200 charter schools have no unions. In other words, the vast majority of charter school teachers nationwide have no collective security or real decision-making power. As private employers, charter schools consider teachers "at will" employees—someone …
(2026-02-28). Court Bars Prosecution from Adding More Suspects in NUP Military Drills Case. plusnews.ug 
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court in Kanyanya has ordered the prosecution to stop adding more suspects to the charge sheet in the case involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of engaging in unlawful military drills. The directive was issued on Friday by Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumaasiimwe, who said that the …
(2026-02-28). Feb. 27: UN] Melania in the Hot Seat, Cindy McCain of WFP to Depart Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-28). Israel, that light unto the nations — including Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). Add Surgeon General Pick Casey Means To The Long List Of Unqualified Trump Appointees. newsone.com 
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(2026-02-28). Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam. ummid.com Kathleen Souza, the Brazilian footballer, who leads the Al-Nassr Women's Football Team, has embraced Islam and is now a proclaimed Muslim.
(2026-02-28). Another US-Israel Sucker Punch. dissidentvoice.org A sucker punch is a punch delivered when the recipient of the punch is hit by surprise. As such a sucker punch indicates cowardice — that the sucker puncher did not have courage and decency to announce his intentions to engage in fisticuffs or battle. The current sneak attack (a so far failed attack) to …
(2026-02-28). Trump Made No Case for War on Iran. consortiumnews.com The case for each U.S. war in the Middle East over the past 35 years has had progressively weaker rationale and international support. The aggression against Iran launched today has almost none, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: 2026 Folsom Black History Tour – Kickoff for 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Sutter St. & Leodesdorff St: | Historic Folsom Station…
(2026-02-28). àÅlvaro García Linera: The rise of 21st century protectorates. links.org.au 
àÅlvaro García Linera — US invasions and bombings are not going to disappear, but they will become shorter in duration, devastating in their technical effectiveness, and without prolonged military occupations.
(2026-02-28). With presidential ordinance set to lapse, Senate passes bill for regulating virtual assets. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The upper House of Parliament on Friday passed a bill for regulating virtual assets as well as the 'establishment' of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a body already set up under an ordinance approved by the president in July last year. | The development comes as the ordinance was set to The rules were suspended in the Senate to take up the bill, which was moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for immediate consideration. | The preamble of the bill…
(2026-02-28). Iranians across North America rally for ⚪ and against ⚪ strikes. al-monitor.com Jubilant Iranian Americans on Saturday took to the streets from Boston to Los Angeles to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voice hope for a brighter future for their homeland.In Los Angeles, home to a massive Iranian diaspora, singing and ululating marchers carried flags of shah-era Iran and posters bearing US President Donald Trump's image, with some wearing shirts that said "Free Iran."
(2026-02-28). Mexico's World Diving Cup Rescheduling Amid Safety Concerns. devdiscourse.com Mexico's sports chief Rommel Pacheco reassured diving enthusiasts by announcing the rescheduling of the World Diving Cup event in Zapopan, Jalisco. Initially cancelled over safety issues, the competition's new date will soon be announced.
(2026-02-28). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-28). àÅlvaro García Linera: The rise of 21st century protectorates. links.org.au àÅlvaro García Linera — US invasions and bombings are not going to disappear, but they will become shorter in duration, devastating in their technical effectiveness, and without prolonged military occupations.
(2026-02-28). Saturday 3/28: San Francisco: No Kings 3! Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach | 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17 | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-02-28). Rooftop Solar: Is There a Case? (Part III). wattsupwiththat.com "And you wonder why people are skeptical. [Bradley] made a comment. You disputed it. He provided support. You deflected and avoided the issue with a completely illogical statement. Oh, that's right, you are a 'journalist'." ( — Mike Robinson to Elisa Wood, below)…
(2026-02-28). The marble mirage: Ashgabat's record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan's reality. globalvoices.org 
The white marble facade masks bread lines and water shortages, the dark reality behind Ashghabat's glitzOriginally published on Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat, does not feel like a li…
(2026-02-28). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-28). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). Pakistan faces monumental task against Sri Lanka in crucial Super Eight. dawn.com Pakistan cricket remains in limbo as the Twenty20 showpiece cruises towards the summit after the Super Eights phase concludes this weekend. | While the Group 1 match between toppers South Africa and Zimbabwe in Delhi will be inconsequential, India's game against West Indies of the same group in Kolkata will be a virtual quarter-final. | Prior to the Sunday double-header, calculators will be on the moment today's last Group 2 As usual, Pakistan cricket fans, including the disgrun…
(2026-02-28). Thursday 3/26: Does Santa Cruz County need podcars? indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.
(2026-02-28). Labour red-faced, Reform cries foul as Greens claim key UK by-poll. dawn.com 
A SCREENSHOT from the Greens' Urdu language campaign video. | LONDON: The Green Party of England and Wales secured a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, overturning Labour's 13,000-vote majority in a result that comes as a significant setback to Keir Starmer. | Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green councillor, was elected as the party's first MP in northern England after winning 14,980 votes in a tightly contested race. | Reform UK came second with 10,578 votes, while Labour slumped to third place, finishing 5,616 votes behind the Greens, a dramatic 25.3 per cent drop in its vote sha…
(2026-02-28). HC stays propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2' release. ummid.com The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond' a day before it was scheduled to hit cinema halls.
(2026-02-28). ISRAEL US BEGIN AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN. consortiumnews.com LIVE UPDATES — The United States and Israel began their war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government on Saturday morning with an array of airstrikes in the capital, Tehran and five other cities. Iran is striking back. 3: 23 pm…
(2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…
(2026-02-28). Cuba Announces Two Additions to its Roster for the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) announced today the inclusion of pitcher Armando Dueñas and infielder Cristian Rodríguez in the roster for the VI World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17 in the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. | Both athletes fill the vacancies left by pitchers Daviel Hurtado, who is injured, and Naykel Cruz, whose insurance claim was denied, according to a recent report from the same source. | Dueñas, with several stints in professional leagues, will bolster the bullpen and has shown consistent improvement in his handling of his wea…
(2026-02-28). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
| The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-28). Stalin's latter-day defenders. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc — A serious development on the left is the rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin. A systematic left-wing critique of the new wave of Stalinist revisionism has been missing, until now.
(2026-02-28). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.
(2026-02-28). WATCH: The World This Week — Aggression on Iran. consortiumnews.com Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the U.S. and Israel's war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with no credible rationale or legal authority, unleashing a conflagration that could alter history. 8 pm EST tonight. …
(2026-02-28). Stop the U.S. attack on Iran! iacenter.org Feb. 28 — The terrorist U.S. and Israeli governments launched a war of aggression against Iran early on Feb. 28. Among their targets hit were numerous Iranian cities and a girl's school in the city of Minab, killing at least 60 children. In self-defense, Iranian forces launched drone and rocket attacks at various Israeli targets and at U.S. military bases throughout West Asia. A February 2008 demonstration in New York City called for stopping the U.S. war on Iran. It's still a valid call in 2026. (Photo: John Catalinotto) February 22, 2026. The White House has ordered its death fleet to surround Iran. It th…
(2026-02-28). Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling Death and Destruction in Mexico. theintercept.com 
A burnt truck seen after a wave of violence in Aguililla, the birthplace of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Tierra Caliente, Mexico, on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Enrique Castro/AFP via Getty Images | The images from Mexico looked like a modern global battlefield. Security forces engaged in torrents of gunfire
(2026-02-28). Bihar Board 12th Inter Answer Key 2026 Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has released the Answer Key (Answer Sheet) of the 12th Inter Board Exam 2026 and is set to declare the result of Class 12th Intermediate 2026 Board exams soon.
(2026-02-28). US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges. al-monitor.com The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council."The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," said US ambassador Mike Waltz, pointing to past UN resolutions ignored by Tehran."That principle is not a matter of politics, it's a matter of global security, and to that end, the United States is taking lawful actions," he added.
(2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…
(2026-02-28). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-28). Unprecedented Strikes: US-Israel Operation Targets Iran's Leadership. devdiscourse.com The United States and Israel conducted one of the most significant military strikes against Iran on Saturday, allegedly resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Israeli sources. Iranian officials denounced the attack as unprovoked and unlawful, retaliating with missile strikes targeting Israel and several regional countries.
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-28). The $13 Billion Sewage Plant. dissidentvoice.org Oh what a relief it is to see that 13 Billion of our tax dollars, give or take, are well spent. The Empire's newest and largest Aircraft Carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford is swimming in its own excrement. News around the world reports the Ford is having major sewage problems. Evidently the overflow affects 650 Necessaries, …
(2026-02-28). Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk. dawn.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is directing the government to stop work with Anthropic, and the Pentagon said it would Trump added there would be a six-month phase-out for the Defence Department and other agencies that use the company's products. If Anthropic does not help with the transition, Trump said, he would use "the Full Pow…
(2026-02-28). Caitlin Johnstone: We Deserve Better War Propaganda. consortiumnews.com U.S. war propaganda about Iran has sunk to the level of low-caliber lies. The U.S. empire is getting more and more bold about exposing its true tyrannical nature By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley They're not even…
(2026-02-28). Declassified CIA Documents Reveal Plans to Control Human Behavior Through Chemicals Covertly Delivered via Vaccinations. globalresearch.ca An April 24, 1952 memorandum titled "Special Research for Artichoke" proposes developing drugs capable of inducing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, nervousness, …
(2026-02-28). Belavia to add Maldives, Bahrain to its expanding route network. eng.belta.by Director of the Belarusian airline Belavia Igor Cherginets told journalists which new countries the airline plans to serve at a press conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the national carrier.
(2026-02-28). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-28). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Stand With Immigrant Women! No ICE! – International Day Protest. indybay.org St. James Park | Between First & Second Streets at St. James Street | Downtown San Jose, CA…
(2026-02-28). US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses. electronicintifada.net A historic polling shift reveals Americans increasingly backing Palestinians over Israelis.
(2026-02-28). EPA's CO2 Reversal Is Welcome Opening For Developing World. wattsupwiththat.com With the EPA backing away from its regulation of greenhouse gases, developing countries should waste no time in severing whatever restrictions Western climate overseers have placed on their use of fossil fuels. For too long, climate policies have impeded economic growth and denied access to reliable supplies of electricity, to safer indoor fuels for cooking and heating, to refrigeration and to clean water. The result has been higher rates of morbidity and mortality among the world's poor.
(2026-02-28). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-28). WATCH: LIVE!- UN Security Council Debates Iran Attack. consortiumnews.com LIVE! The 15-member United Nations Security Council is in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran. LIVE! At 4 pm EST.
(2026-02-28). Factbox-US deploys suicide drones and Tomahawk missiles in Iran strikes. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs.U.S. Central Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighter jets alongside details of the strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.DRONES…
(2026-02-28). 'Very good' ties with Pakistan: Trump says US won't intervene in Islamabad-Kabul conflict. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump pumps his fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 27, 2026. — ReutersFighting continues as Pakistan, Afghanistan enter in "open war".Trump stresses he has "very good…
(2026-02-28). Israel attacks Iran: Mystery over Khamenei location; IDF hits President home, bid to kill Pezeshkian. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes on nearly 30 targets across Iran on February 28, with some accounts alleging that the operation may have included an attempt to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to these reports, targets included the president's residence and an intelligence headquarters. Meanwhile, questions have emerged regarding the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the aftermath of the strikes. Watch the full video for more.
(2026-02-28). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-28). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."
(2026-02-28). Belarus outlines Eurasian Charter's role in supporting UN principles. eng.belta.by Belarus views the Eurasian Charter as a tool for implementing UN principles at the regional level, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta said in an interview with BelTA.
(2026-02-28). Tuesday 3/3: Protest at Palantir Palo Alto ⚪ Sing Out! indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto, CA | protest is on the Alma St. side of the building…
(2026-02-28). Coles and Westpac in a battle against corporate greed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). WATCH: UN Security Council Debates Iran Attack. consortiumnews.com LIVE! The 15-member United Nations Security Council is in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran. LIVE! At 4 pm EST.
(2026-02-28). The Age of Human Arrogance. dissidentvoice.org For most of human history, we lived as one species among many. We shared forests with elephants, rivers with hippos, skies with vultures, and coastlines with turtles whose migrations predate our earliest civilizations. The natural world was not a backdrop to human life; it was the condition that made human life possible. For millennia, animals …
(2026-02-28). All Out Stop the U.S. War on Iran! iacenter.org The U.S./Israeli war on Iran has started. Protest the war today and tomorrow and until it is ended. Go to TinyURL.com/stopuswar and let us know about your action and sign the statement. We must end this criminal U.S. war now.
(2026-02-28). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-28). Inside Saudi Arabia's regional realignment. mondoweiss.net 
Saudi Arabia is shifting toward a major realignment of its foreign policy and global role. This goes far beyond its rivalry with the United Arab Emirates — it includes a complete rethinking of its relationship with the U.S. and Israel.
(2026-02-28). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-02-28). Belarus, St. Petersburg prepare for business cooperation council meeting. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov met with Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations Evgeny Grigoryev.
(2026-02-28). HUD Proposes Rule That Would Add Time Limits To Section 8 Vouchers. newsone.com 
Source: Genaro Molina / Getty | With each new policy it introduces, the Trump administration reveals how out of touch it is with the realities facing millions of Americans. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that would place time limits and work requirements on those who use Section 8 vouchers. |
(2026-02-28). US, Israel Launch War on Iran. news.antiwar.com The US and Israel have started an aggressive war against Iran, and Tehran has retaliated with strikes against Israel and American military bases in the Middle East. In a video posted to Truth Social early Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced the beginning of military operations against Iran. Trump called on the Iranian people to …
(2026-02-28). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-28). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes. al-monitor.com DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) – Dubai's international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage as overnight Iranian retaliatory attacks spread across the Gulf states and the wider Middle East, reaching beyond U.S. bases and interests.Four people were injured at the airport, the emirate's media office said early on Sunday.Dubai's media office said on X that "a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained," without giving further details.
(2026-02-28). Trump: I have a lot of respect for Belarusian leader. eng.belta.by I have a lot of respect for Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, U.S. President Donald Trump said while speaking with journalists on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for a working trip to Texas on 27 February.
(2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran, saying it seeks 'to remove threats'. scmp.com Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defence Ministry said in a statement. | Sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the public to prepare for the possibility of an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
(2026-02-28). The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). CIA Project Artichoke: Mind Control Drugs and Vaccines. globalresearch.ca A declassified, seven page document titled "
(2026-02-28). African American resistance through song. cpusa.org 
(2026-02-28). FBR forms committee to address taxpayers' concerns. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mah ≠mood Langrial has constituted a committee to add ≠ress taxpayers' issues following a meeting at the FBR Headquarters with representatives of the Pakis ≠tan, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi-Islam ≠abad tax bar associations. | An official statement said members of the Tax Bar Associations apprised the chairman of the challenges being faced by taxpayers, particularly in relation to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. | Mr Langrial assured participants that the FBR remains fully committed to facilitating taxpayers and addressing all genuine con…
(2026-02-28). How Does Housing Loan EMI Calculator Work? ummid.com A housing loan EMI calculator helps you estimate your monthly loan repayment based on principal loan amount, interest rate and tenure.
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: Namibia, The Working Class, Unions & Chinese Imperialism: A Panel. indybay.org To join the meeting panel: | us02web.zoom.us/j/87510537956?pwd=Xb0qYY……
(2026-02-28). China, Saudi Arabia urge restraint as Pakistan, Afghanistan go to 'open war'. ummid.com China, Saudi Arabia and a number of other countries along with the United Nation (UN) have urged restraint as Pakistan and Afghanistan went into, what the two countries are calling, 'open war'.
(2026-02-28). Iran Denounces 'Mental Warfare' Amid Khamenei Death Rumors. devdiscourse.com Iran's Supreme Leader's office has vehemently denied reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, dismissing them as 'mental warfare' facilitated by the nation's adversaries.
(2026-02-28). Imaan, Hadi's pleas against sentence adjourned. dawn.com 
human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari (right) with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha during a court hearing.—AFP/file | ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of applications seeking suspension of sentence filed by lawyer and rights activists Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chat ≠tha in the controversial tweets case, as the defence pressed for an early date before Eid. | Justice Muhammad Asif took up the matter amid a request from the state to transfer the appeal to another bench. | During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general submitted that a case of similar nature had earl…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: East Oakland Community Town Hall: Dialogue on Real Solutions to Homelessness. indybay.org Las Palmas Event Center | 9319 Railroad Ave, | Oakland 94603…
(2026-02-28). Iranians across North America rally for ⚪ and against ⚪ strikes. al-monitor.com Jubilant Iranian Americans on Saturday took to the streets from Boston to Los Angeles to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voice hope for a brighter future for their homeland.In Los Angeles, home to a massive Iranian diaspora, singing and ululating marchers carried flags of shah-era Iran and posters bearing US President Donald Trump's image, with some wearing shirts that said "Free Iran."
(2026-02-28). The Gravity of Empire: How Capital and the State Are Assimilating the Crypto Rebellion. indybay.org TITLE: | Byline: Kevin Pina…
(2026-02-28). Trump praises Pakistan leadership amid escalating Kabul-Islamabad conflict, backs Islamabad's right to defend itself. ptcnews.tv PTC EWeb Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday underscored his strong ties with Pakistan's leadership, even as hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul deepened into what Pakistan has termed an "open war."Responding to questions from reporters about whether Washington would step into the crisis, Trump said intervention was possible but highlighted his positive relationship with Pakistan's top officials. He described the country's Prime Minister and military leadership as figures he deeply respects and added that Pakistan was performing "terrifically well."US signals support for PakistanThe US administration a…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Community Meeting. indybay.org Trinity+St. Peters Church, 1620 Gough St., San Francisco…
(2026-02-28). Black Red: We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants. cpusa.org 
Sessions 2 and 3 of the 2026 Freedom School Series of Conversations and Classes examines the history of African American resistance and the critical role of mass multiracial, multi-gender unity in the advance of the fight for freedom and real democracy. | Presented on February 24, 2026. | The 2026 Freedom School Series is an activity of the African American Equality Commission, the National Education Commission, and the Working-Class Project. The Working-Class Project is a program of the National Education Commission and the People Before Profits Education Fund.
(2026-02-28). Climate Crisis Threatens Everything. dissidentvoice.org It was the summer of 2003. I was employed at the time as the national coordinator of the Independent Progressive Politics Network, working towards, we hoped, a progressive, broad-based alternative to the Dems and Reps. But something happened that summer in Europe which changed my life, leading me to leave that IPPN job a year …
(2026-02-28). The Brits and French Want Ukraine "To Go Nuclear" , Out of Desperation to Hold Onto Donbass. globalresearch.ca Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
(2026-02-28). High-Stakes Showdown: US and Israel's Bold Move Against Iran's Leadership. devdiscourse.com In a bold move, the United States and Israel initiated a significant attack against Iran, striking its military and nuclear assets on Saturday. US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian citizenry to overthrow their longstanding Islamic leadership, highlighting the stakes involved in this geopolitical conflict.
(2026-02-28). NED Leader Boasts of Starlink Role in Iran Protests. consortiumnews.com The National Endowment for Democracy's president told a House committee of his group's aggressive efforts to spark unrest in Iran, including by smuggling Starlink terminals and fashioning anti-Iran media narratives, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed report. By Max Blumenthal and…
(2026-02-28). Thursday 3/5: Webinar: Women for Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iwwd35…
(2026-02-28). Opposition Leader Kidnapped: Kenya Slides Further Toward Authoritarianism. globalresearch.ca Anyone who criticizes those in power in Kenya risks their freedom or worse. The brutal abduction of Booker Omole marks a new escalation in a country sliding toward authoritarian rule. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the …
(2026-02-28). Greenpeace organizations to appeal $345 million judgement. indybay.org Photo of some members of Greenpeace.
(2026-02-28). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-28). Delhi Court gives clean chit to Kejriwal, Sisodia; raps CBI. ummid.com In a major setback to investigations, a Delhi Court Friday February 27, 2026 acquitted Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi liquor excise duty case.
(2026-02-28). Budget 2026-27 as a bridge. dawn.com THE federal budget for 2026-27 won't be just another annual ritual. It will likely be the penultimate budget before Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility with the IMF concludes end-2027. | If the prime minister's stated aim to exit the IMF programme decisively is to be realised, this budget must serve as the bridge between stabilisation and sustainable growth. | The government deserves credit for meeting the performance criteria and structural benchmarks agreed with the IMF. Macroeconomic stability has been restored, inflation moderated, the exchange rate steadied and fiscal discipline im ≠ ≠proved. The task no…
(2026-02-28). Backgrounder: Nepal Elections 2026. ummid.com Nepal will go to the polls on March 05, 2026 to elect a new government when nearly 19 million people will take part in the ballot for Nepal's House of Representatives.
(2026-02-28). BREAKING: CAIR Calls on Congress to Stop Trump's 'Unjustified and Unconstitutional' Regime-Change War for Israel NJ Protest Announcements Statements Added. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter editorially endorses this CAIR statement and wil be amplifying and assisting organizing of opposition. Please participate if you can…
(2026-02-28). New Endings: How Starmer Lost Gorton and Denton. dissidentvoice.org Britain's Labour Prime Minister is an accidental genius. Having won a comprehensive election victory in 2024 for not being a disturbed, sociopathic Tory leader, Sir Keir Starmer is now engineering his party into a position of electoral defeat and obituary-laden oblivion. Sclerotic, static, inert, incapable, his Labour Party government risks suffering a most deserved annihilation …
(2026-02-28). 'Are refugees being traded?' UN questions the UK-France asylum swap. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-28). El mundo de pie con Cuba este fin de semana. radiohc.cu 
Una movilización general ocurrirá este sábado 28 de febrero en varias partes del mundo para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el levantamiento del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que hace sufrir al pueblo cubano. | En la ciudad de Barcelona, España, convocan a una concentración frente al Consulado de Cuba, ubicado en el Paseo de Gracia, 34, bajo la consigna ´Paremos la agresión. El bloqueo mata ª. | La movilización la patrocina la coordinadora solidaria Defensem Cuba y en su cita por las redes sociales advierte que ´La solidaridad es nuestra fuerza ª, subrayando la impo…
(2026-02-28). øDe invierno frío a verano "caliente" ? cubadebate.cu Entre el lunes y el miércoles, el país recibió la influencia de la tercera irrupción de aire muy frío de origen ártico registrada en la presente temporada invernal 2025-2026, suceso que trajo consigo una mayor frecuencia de días consecutivos con marcadas condiciones invernales durante enero y febrero, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2026-02-28). Cubanos fuera de las finales en Copa del Mundo de Clavados. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos Frank Abel Rosales y Anisley García no pudieron concretar avances en el trampolín desde 3 metros y la plataforma en la Copa del Mundo de Clavados, y tendrán que seguir desde las gradas el resto de la competencia con sede en Montreal, Canadá. Ambos se preparan actualmente en el centro de entrenamiento de World Aquatics.
(2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…
(2026-02-28). Cuba dispuesta a colaborar con EEUU en reciente caso de intento de infiltración. radiohc.cu Cuba manifestó su disposición a colaborar con Estados Unidos en el esclarecimiento de los hechos tras frustrar una incursión armada en Villa Clara, y estableció contacto para intercambiar información sobre los implicados, trascendió este viernes. | El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmó la activación de canales diplomáticos con el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos, los cuales manifestaron disposición a cooperar en el esclarecimiento de los hechos ocurridos en el canal El Pino, en el municipio de Corralillo. | Las autoridades identificaro…
(2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu 
Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…
(2026-02-28). Evocan en Cuba la victoria de Adwa. radiohc.cu 
La victora del pueblo etiope contra las tropas italianas ocurrido en Adwa en 1896, se evocó en un acto en la sede diplomática del país africano, en La Habana, con participación de la diáspora de esa nación en Cuba. | En el acto, Yihun Bull Didi, Encargado de Negocios, calificó el hecho como una victoria de Africa frente al colonialismo europeo que se quiso imponer a finales del siglo XIX, para repartirse el continente bajo los intereses de las potencias occidentales. | Expuso que el 2 de mayo de 1889, Etiopía e Italia firmaron el Tratado de Wuchale, cuyo objetivo era promover la paz, la amistad y el comercio, sin…
(2026-02-28). øDe invierno frío a verano "caliente" ? cubadebate.cu Entre el lunes y el miércoles, el país recibió la influencia de la tercera irrupción de aire muy frío de origen ártico registrada en la presente temporada invernal 2025-2026, suceso que trajo consigo una mayor frecuencia de días consecutivos con marcadas condiciones invernales durante enero y febrero, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2026-02-28). Bernie Sanders acusa a Trump de iniciar una "guerra ilegal" contra Irán y exige acción del Congreso. cubadebate.cu El senador demócrata Bernie Sanders lanzó duras críticas contra el expresidente Donald Trump, a quien acusó de haber desatado, en colaboración con el primer ministro israelí Benjamín Netanyahu, un conflicto armado contra Irán que calificó como "ilegal, premeditado e inconstitucional".
(2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…
(2026-02-28). Cuba profundiza en hechos relacionados con incursión en aguas nacionales. radiohc.cu 
Autoridades cubanas profundizaron este viernes sobre la planificación, concreción y naturaleza terrorista de los hechos asociados a la reciente incursión desde una lancha rápida procedente de Estados Unidos y el enfrentamiento tras la agresión contra tropas guardafronteras. | En comparecencia en Transmisión Especial del programa televisivo Razones de Cuba, el primer coronel Ibey Carballo Pérez, jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, precisó que el primer aviso de incursión por parte de dicha lancha se dio a las 7: 10 de la mañana del miércoles 25 de febrero. | Conforme a esta alerta, expl…
(2026-02-28). Aclaran dudas sobre expedición de documentos de identidad. cubadebate.cu La Dirección de Identificación, Inmigración y Extranjería (DIIE) del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) ofreció desde las redes sociales del organismo una serie de preguntas y respuestas para aclarar las dudas suscitadas en la población sobre la expedición de documentos de identidad.
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Protesta en del Dia De Las Mujers – °Apoyemos a las Mujeres Inmigrantes! No ICE! indybay.org Parque St. James | First Street (1st Street) y St. James Street | San José…
(2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…
(2026-02-28). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque se prepara para la guerra de todo el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, general de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, encabezó este viernes las acciones del Día Nacional de la Defensa en la occidental provincia de Mayabeque. | Según informaron la Presidencia de Cuba y Diario de Mayabeque, la jornada incluyó prácticas en la Zona de Defensa Norte de San José de las Lajas, destinadas a comprobar el dispositivo defensivo territorial y la preparación de los grupos de trabajo del Consejo de Defensa Municipal. | Participaron, además, el jefe del Ejé…
(2026-02-28). Primer Ministro supervisa jornada de higienización en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las actividades por el Día Nacional de la Defensa, la máxima dirección del Partido y del Gobierno convocó a entidades, organismos, autoridades locales y a la población de la capital a participar en una jornada masiva de higienización durante este fin de semana, en pos de contribuir a la recogida de desechos sólidos.
(2026-02-28). Stop The Blockade Of Cuba! Brazilian Oil Workers Demand Lula Break US Oil Blockade Of Oil. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers who are members of the Brazilian Federation of Oil Workers in Rio de Janiero and the labor federation Conlutas have held a rally at the offices of Petrobras to demand that Lula break the US oil blockade of Cuba and send oil directly to Cuba…
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: BOYCOTT CHEVRON BannerDROP. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond- CA- 94804- I-80 overpass…
(2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…
(2026-02-28). Cuba felicita a la RASD por aniversario 50 de su independencia. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba expresó este viernes sus felicitaciones al pueblo saharaui, al Frente Polisario y al Gobierno de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD) por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de su independencia. | En un mensaje difundido mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, la Cancillería cubana reafirmó la determinación de continuar fortaleciendo los históricos vínculos de hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación entre nuestros dos pueblos. | El 26 de febrero de 1976, España abandonó el Sáhara y al día siguiente, el Frente Polisario proclamaba la RASD, recono…
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…
(2026-02-28). Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near La Paz Airport, 20 dead; chaos erupts as aircraft was carrying huge cash. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-02-28). Trump, l'Uomo della Provvidenza. globalresearch.ca "Il nostro destino è scritto dalla mano della Provvidenza e questi primi 250 anni sono stati solo l'inizio": cosਠdichiara Trump nel suo discorso sullo Stato dell'Unione. Non è retorica oratoria, è la visione storica — tipica dell'establishment USA — …
(2026-02-28). L'abito non fa il Monaco. Rubio ha parlato in modo più elegante agli alleati, ma ha detto le stesse cose di Trump. strategic-culture.su Giacomo BONDI | Segue nostro Il segretario di Stato ha evitato gli attacchi frontali che il vicepresidente Vance aveva adottato l'anno scorso. L'ultimatum all'Europa rimane perà≤: adottare i valori trumpiani o perdere la protezione Americana | Quando Marco Rubio ha detto che Stati Uniti ed Europa ´appartengono insieme ª, la platea della Conferenza sulla Sicurezza di Monaco si è alzata in piedi ad applaudire. Un anno dopo il…
2026-02-28: US and Israel attack Iran
American and Israeli bombers have hit targets in Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Israel has closed its airspace and warned citizens to take shelter in anticipation of retaliatory attacksTrump's announcement of war on Iran
aljazeera.com (2026-02-28). LIVE: Israel attacks Iran, US official says US took part in strikes
Israel says it has has launched a missile attack against Iran, while a US official has told Al Jazeera the United States took part in the strikes. | Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran's capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country. There was no immediate official Iranian reaction.
(2026-02-28). Bill Clinton says he did 'nothing wrong' in House Epstein inquiry. aljazeera.com Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-28). Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20. aljazeera.com Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
(2026-02-28). Argentina Senate approves contentious Milei-backed labour reforms. aljazeera.com Milei's administration says the changes ‚Å will spur investment, but labour unions argue they weaken worker protections.
(2026-02-28). After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter. aljazeera.com Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
(2026-02-28). Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest. aljazeera.com The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump's immigration surge.
(2026-02-28). Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon's al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports. aljazeera.com The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.
(2026-02-28). Ramadan in Yemen's Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages. aljazeera.com Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.
(2026-02-28). OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon to use tech in 'classified network'. aljazeera.com Sam Altman claims his technology will not be used by the US for 'domestic mass surveillance' or 'autonomous weapons'.
(2026-02-28). Marilyn Garson: Waking up to terror in this new world of impunity. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Marilyn Garson Look around this morning. America and Israel, nuclear-armed states have attacked Iran. Israel, which has never declared its nuclear stockpiles nor its borders, has spent 2.5 years committing genocide against Gaza, a trapped community with no significant defensive weapons. READ MORE: Israel, Trump claim Iran's Khamenei killed, Iran denies, attacks continue…
(2026-02-28). 'We warned you,' says Iran's national security chief after Israel-US attacks. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report "We warned you," says Iran's national security commission head after Israel-US missiles attacks on the capital Tehran and other cities. Al Jazeera reports comments from Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the national security commission of the Iranian Parliament. "We warned you!" he wrote on social media. READ MORE: Al Jazeera's live updates…
(2026-02-28). NZ rally slams Five Eyes intelligence ties hours before US-Israel attack on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Speakers at a pro-Palestine rally in central Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau today were highly critical of the erosion of New Zealand's once proud nuclear-free and independent foreign policy. They also warned against being tied into a United States that is pivoting a hostile policy towards China, New Zealand's major trading partner. Ironically, just…
(2026-02-28). Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut: An extraordinary sense of truth in an ailing society. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: By Joel Paredes Having known the Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut, who died yesterday aged 69, for nearly half a century, I feel that looking at his photos — how he documented the events that unfurled during his lifetime — reveals his own lifelong search for himself. By documenting the rawest parts of human existence,…
(2026-02-28). China steps up law enforcement patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn China's coast guard said that it conducted law enforcement patrols on Saturday in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and that it has stepped up such activities throughout February, according to a statement published on its official WeChat account.
(2026-02-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, government work report. ecns.cn The meeting noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as China works to reinforce the foundations and pushes ahead on all fronts toward basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
(2026-02-28). New guideline stresses 'health first' in schools. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new guideline aimed at transforming schools across the country into "healthy schools", with a strong emphasis on physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional safety.
(2026-02-28). Do business with the world in Yiwu! How to explore the 'World Supermarket' 6.0. ecns.cn A visitor from Saudi Arabia remarked, "It's enormous! We haven't even covered 10% yet." So, how do you navigate such a huge market? Click the video for this super useful shopping guide—you'll want to save it!
(2026-02-28). Foreigners entering China visa-free up 49.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 30.08 million inbound visits by foreign nationals under visa-free policies in 2025, up 49.5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-02-28). New AI robotics institute opens in Liuzhou. ecns.cn Unitree School of Embodied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, a collaboration between Liuzhou City Vocational College, Hangzhou Unitree Robotics Co Ltd and Guangxi Weiss Shield Technology Co Ltd, officially opened recently in Liuzhou.
(2026-02-28). Maturing time deposits to test investment appetite. ecns.cn A huge wave of maturing household time deposits, totaling tens of trillions of yuan, is set to test the investment appetite of Chinese savers in 2026, potentially reshaping the flow of capital across the country's financial markets as more asset allocation options emerge.
(2026-02-28). Girl from Taiwan deliberately rammed in Shibuya, sparking backlash over Japan's bumping attackers. ecns.cn A video shows a mother and her daughter from China's Taiwan province deliberately knocked down by a woman while they were crossing a street in Shibuya, Tokyo recently, sparking widespread discussion in Taiwan after the footage of the incident went viral.
(2026-02-28). China to accelerate lunar mission plans this year. ecns.cn It added that the development of major flight vehicles, including the Long March 10 heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Mengzhou crew spacecraft and the Lanyue lunar lander, is progressing smoothly.
(2026-02-28). FIBA apologizes to Chinese men's basketball team over inappropriate wording. ecns.cn FIBA issued an apology to "the Chinese national team, its fans, and the entire Chinese basketball community" on its official WeChat account Friday, stating that Team China's victory was earned through talent, effort, and determination. Its previous post has been removed or edited from all platforms.
(2026-02-28). Xi urges good start to 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, asked senior Party officials to ensure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
(2026-02-28). Nanjing lights up lanterns ahead of Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Visitors admire colorful lantern displays in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Feb. 27, 2026. As the Lantern Festival approaches, the ancient city is illuminated with dazzling lights.
(2026-02-28). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-02-28). CSRC chairman pledges deeper capital market opening, reforms of STAR Market and ChiNext. ecns.cn China's top securities regulator has pledged to push the country's capital market opening to a deeper and higher level while advancing reforms of the STAR Market and ChiNext during a meeting with foreign financial institutions.
(2026-02-28). Chinese Canadian: China plays 'meaningful role in my international recognition'. ecns.cn Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.
(2026-02-28). Japan foreign affairs official of Uyghur descent draws criticism over false rhetoric on China. ecns.cn Eri Arufiya, a Japanese lawmaker of Uyghur descent who serves as parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, has drawn criticism for her improper remarks on China's policies in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-28). Tangible boons for people hailed as key. ecns.cn On Dongshan Island in East China's Fujian province, a long-observed custom continues on festive occasions: residents first pay tribute to "Gu Gong" before honoring their ancestors.
(2026-02-28). China tightens rules on online food merchants. ecns.cn China will require online takeaway restaurants to use the same name as their physical storefronts and disclose more operational details, tightening oversight of the fast-growing food delivery sector as regulators seek to curb misleading practices and food safety risks.
(2026-02-28). Investors hold positive view on Chinese shares. ecns.cn Foreign investors and asset managers are showing a positive outlook on Chinese equities this year amid a consensus that improved profits — a result of continued investment in technology and economic recovery buoyed by supportive policies — will make a big difference in the Chinese stock market.
(2026-02-28). China to send 167-member delegation featuring 70 athletes to 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics. ecns.cn China announced on Friday that a 167-member delegation, including 70 athletes, will participate in 71 events across six sports at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics.
(2026-02-28). China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan ($1,445) of GDP fell 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, as the country made notable progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). Press center for China's annual 'two sessions' opens. ecns.cn A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opens on Feb. 27, 2026 at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.
(2026-02-28). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-28). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-28). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-28). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-02-28). Yusuf Nsibambi explains move to NRM, 2026 elections, and rule of law. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, walked into the weekly press conference of the Uganda Law Society's Radical New Bar, he did not come as a triumphant politician. He came as a reflective one. Recently defeated in the January presidential and parliamentary elections, and …
(2026-02-28). Museveni pardons murder convict Muhammad Ssebuufu. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has exercised his powers under the prerogative of mercy to pardon jailed businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu. The pardon was confirmed by Uganda Prison Service spokesperson Frank Baine, who stated in a WhatsApp message that it is contained in the President's Communique dated February 21, 2026. No …
(2026-02-28). Missiles Strike Abu Dhabi After Iran Targets Gulf States, One Killed. moderndiplomacy.eu Several Gulf Arab countries reported being targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Iran's promise to retaliate against the U. S. and Israel. The United Arab Emirates confirmed one fatality in Abu Dhabi but did not provide further details. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, which all host U. S. military forces, stated they intercepted …
(2026-02-28). The Iranian Missile Threat: Capabilities, Range, and Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Israel began strikes on Iran, initiating a new conflict that President Donald Trump claimed would address security issues for the U. S. and possibly enable Iranians to remove their leaders. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israel, prompting concerns over Iran's missile capabilities. Ballistic missiles, which Iran possesses in significant numbers, …
(2026-02-28). Europe Knows It's Under Attack. So Why Won't It Respond? moderndiplomacy.eu In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and sabotage spanning at least six EU member states. The operatives were recruited online, paid in cryptocurrency, and tasked with firebombing warehouses and surveilling military logistics. Few had intelligence training. All were …
(2026-02-28). Russia Blames Trump and Israel for Regional 'Descent into the Abyss'. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia criticized U. S. President Donald Trump and Israel for attacking Iran, claiming it is leading the Middle East into crisis. The U. S. and Israel targeted Iran's leadership to eliminate a security threat and to support Iranians in challenging their government, according to Trump. Russia's foreign ministry warned that these actions could lead to …
(2026-02-28). Trump urgedIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard to surrender. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has started "major combat operations" in Iran, warning of possible American casualties. The military strikes are intended to destroy Iranian missiles and eliminate its navy, following previous warnings from the U. S. and Israel regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Trump emphasized the seriousness of …
(2026-02-28). Beijing's Red Line: Can China Defend Iran Without Going to War With America? moderndiplomacy.eu In light of the large-scale attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, China adopted a stance focused on diplomatic condemnation and indirect technical and military support for Iran, while also taking precautionary measures for its citizens. As tensions escalated on February 28, 2026, China pursued a defensive strategy …
(2026-02-28). Developments Under PAROS: Securing Outer Space. moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past few years, states have increased their use of satellite technology in the military sphere, as it has high strategic value in protecting national security and winning an armed conflict. Threat perceptions vary. However, there are three principal forms to consider. First, hostility between space-based assets. Second, attacks from space on terrestrial targets. …
(2026-02-28). Where Are US Forces Stationed in the Middle East? moderndiplomacy.eu Israel and the United States have launched an attack on Iran, leading to increased military tensions in the Middle East. Significant U. S. military facilities in the region include several key bases. In Bahrain, the U. S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters oversees operations in the Gulf and surrounding seas. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air …
(2026-02-28). Israel strikes on Gaza continue, as Iran war breaks out. newarab.com 
Killings and strikes continued in A Palestinian man was shot dead near the Kuwait roundabout south of
(2026-02-28). CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed. newarab.com 
In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would likely be replaced by hardline figures from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), two sources briefed on the intelligence said. | The assessments, which were produced over the past two weeks, looked broadly at what could occur in Iran following a U.S. intervention and the extent to which a military operation could trigger regime change in the Islamic Republic – now a pronounced objective for Washington. | Th…
(2026-02-28). Khamenei targeted, IRGC commander and defence chief 'killed'. newarab.com 
Th "Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and A journalist on air also mentioned…
(2026-02-28). Israel and US's looming war on Iran finally comes to a head. newarab.com 
Israel and the The strikes, which early Israeli reports said were targeting Iran's leadership, have killed dozens of people, including many children following an attack on a school. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes sought to "neutralise an existential threat from the Ayatollah regime". Netanyahu also appeared to urge defections…
(2026-02-28). Israel, US attack Iran, explosions rock major cities. newarab.com 
Israel announced what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran on Saturday, amid continued mediated talks between Washington and Tehran that were meant to avert a military conflict. | "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country," read a statement from his ministry. | Shortly after, a US official confirmed that American forces had joined in the attacks.
(2026-02-28). Iran: Strait of Hormuz unsafe due to attacks, shut to transit. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the "The IRGC has warned various ships that due to the insecure atmosphere around the strait because of the military aggression by the US and Israel and the responses of Iran, it is not safe to pass through the strait at the moment," the Tasnim…
(2026-02-28). Gulf states on frontlines of Israel-US war on Iran. newarab.com 
The strikes threaten to widen the conflict to involve at least six countries across the Air defen…
(2026-02-28). Iran, US, Israel leaders' words hint at bloody protracted war. newarab.com 
But beyond the exchange of missiles and drones, the public rhetoric of
(2026-02-28). Manama buildings hit by attacks in latest escalation: ministry. newarab.com 
Three residential buildings in and around the Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes across the oil-rich Gulf following "Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted. Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites," the m…
(2026-02-28). Death toll from US-Israel massacre in southern Iran rises to 85. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief warns more Iranians face execution over protests. newarab.com 
The UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the "I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests," Turk said in a speech to the
(2026-02-28). Iran requests IAEA meeting over 'wrongful acts of aggressors'. newarab.com 
Iran called Saturday for an emergency meeting of the "In light of ongoing
(2026-02-28). Israel, US launch war on Iran: What we know so far. newarab.com 
Since January, US President
(2026-02-28). Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process. newarab.com 
The imprisoned leader of a militant The appeal by His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Tur…
(2026-02-28). Suspect held after pro-Palestinian graffiti on Churchill statue. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). What is Iran, Israel, and the US's MENA war arsenal. newarab.com 
The US and Following the initial strikes that hit targets across western Iran, including the capital Tehran,
(2026-02-28). German shipowners Hapag-Lloyd halts traffic via Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
German shipowners Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth largest in the world, announced Saturday it was suspending traffic by its vessels through the "Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all vessel transits through the waterway until further no…
(2026-02-28). The US MENA bases in the crosshairs of Iran's missiles. newarab.com 
Tehran has responded to joint American-Israeli air strikes on Iran by targeting US bases in the Gulf with ballistic missiles, which are vital for Washington's military operations in the region. | The retaliatory strikes follow from earlier Iranian warnings that all US bases in the Many of these bases, however, are housed on Iran's doorstep in the Gulf region, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes on military targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Q…
(2026-02-28). How are Arab states are responding to US-Israel strikes on Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-28). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-28). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-28). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-28). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-28). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-28). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-28). Trump: we've begun combat strikes, regime change operations in Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump released a video on
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). New Zealand: Union pushes through pay cut for 12,300 health workers. wsws.org The two-year agreement follows a similar sellout by the secondary teachers' union, with both deals aimed at imposing the right-wing coalition government's austerity agenda.
(2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being "dropped off" miles from home by CBP agents. wsws.org Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.
(2026-02-28). Mamdani embraces Trump: Collaboration with fascism from the DSA mayor. wsws.org Mamdani stood side-by-side with the would-be dictator who has the blood of thousands on his hands, and may soon have the blood of millions, as his war fleet assembles off the coast of Iran.
(2026-02-28). Newly-elected far-right Japanese government prepares war measures. wsws.org Plans for war against China coincide with plans for the suppression of political opposition and democratic rights within Japan.
(2026-02-28). UAW tries to contain anger as Stellantis workers denied profit sharing checks. wsws.org Stellantis' announcement of no profit sharing payout in 2026 provoked immediate outrage among tens of thousands of US workers who rely on the checks to pay essential bills.
(2026-02-28). Trump blacklists Anthropic, orders all federal agencies to cease use of AI firm's technology. wsws.org Trump's blacklisting of Anthropic and CEO Dario Amodei's response expose the real character of the dispute: not a conflict between ethics and militarism, but between two factions of the ruling class over the terms of AI's integration into the US war machine.
(2026-02-28). Hamnet, Hamlet and the demanding effort "to show the very age and body of the time" wsws.org The film is built around the family life of playwright William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1590s and the death of their 11-year-old son.
(2026-02-28). Teachers face illegal reprisals over support for student walkouts against ICE. wsws.org Across the US, teachers and students who join or support anti‚ÄëICE walkouts are being investigated, disciplined and even criminally threatened.
(2026-02-28). FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho's home. wsws.org While the DOJ has cited possible corruption, it is likely that Carvalho was targeted for his criticisms of ICE raids targeting immigrant children.
(2026-02-28). Australian housing crisis: Unaffordability at record levels. wsws.org The Labor government's expanded "first home buyer" schemes have not provided relief for workers and young people but rather have inflated prices and further enriched banks, developers, and existing property owners.
(2026-02-28). Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts. wsws.org "The era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," according to WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo.
(2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.