aljazeera.com (2026-02-03). Israel-Palestine head of Human Rights Watch quits over 'blocked' report
The Israel-Palestine director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) has resigned in protest, saying the organisation's new chief blocked a report accusing Israel of committing "crimes against humanity" in its denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return.For what it's worth, HRW receives some of their funding linked to billionaires like George Soros, as well as some corporate sponsorship. Some more independent human rights organizations — like Jewish Voice for Peace and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights — believe that more mainstream organizations like HRW and Amnesty International are at least naturally or intuitively influenced by external sponsors and donors.
(2026-02-03). 'Billionaire Boys Club': What the Latest Epstein Files Reveal About Elite Impunity. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By The Justice Department on Friday released an additional 3 million pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration says it was the final release of Ep…
(2026-02-03). Cinco revelaciones de los millones de archivos Epstein que salieron a la luz. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos está mencionado cientos de veces en los archivos que acaban de ser publicados. Trump mantuvo una amistad con Epstein, pero afirma que esta se deterioró hace muchos años y ha negado tener conocimiento de sus delitos sexuales.
(2026-02-03). U.S. Hands off Iran! Stop the War on Venezuela! Free President Maduro and Cilia Flores! ICE Out of Our Communities! wibailoutpeople.org 
1/29/26 President Donald Trump has amassed a large armada around Iran and is sending more ships, missiles and troops. He threatens to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth." The "peace" president who wanted the Nobel prize has threatened to annihilate the 90 million people who live in Iran. Iran has said that if they are …
(2026-02-03). Iran willing to begin talks with U.S. if Trump threaten Tehran, president says. haaretz.com The announcement marked a major turn for reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who previously took a more hardline stance, and signals the support of Supreme Leader Khamenei. The United States has yet to acknowledge that the talks will take place…
(2026-02-03). Iran talks seen as last chance to avoid collision course with Trump — but gaps remain. haaretz.com Special envoy Steve Witkoff will try to convince Tehran that disaster awaits if it rejects the United States' demands. The talks' failure this time could begin a countdown to an American attack, despite uncertainty in Washington about whether that can bring about regime change…
(2026-02-03). South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump). responsiblestatecraft.org South Africa is struggling to unfurl its wings as a leading middle power and advance its relations with its fellow BRICS members while keeping out of the cross hairs of the U.S. president. This has been particularly hard considering that one member of the Global South grouping — Iran — is on Donald Trump's current list of potential military targets.South Africa joined BRICS in 2006. The organization is supposed to serve as an intergovernmental forum for member countries to connect on issues related to diplomacy, security, and economics. But the bloc has angered President Trump, who sees it as a th…
(2026-02-03). Why South Africa doesn't want to choose between US and Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org South Africa is struggling to unfurl its wings as a leading middle power and advance its relations with its fellow BRICS members while keeping out of the cross hairs of the U.S. president. This has been particularly hard considering that one member of the Global South grouping — Iran — is on Donald Trump's current list of potential military targets.South Africa joined BRICS in 2006. The organization is supposed to serve as an intergovernmental forum for member countries to connect on issues related to diplomacy, security, and economics. But the bloc has angered President Trump, who sees it as a th…
(2026-02-03). Why Trump's Denunciations of the Iranian Killings Ring Fatally Hollow. counterpunch.org 
The pro-democracy protesters in Iran deserved so much better. They deserved the support of a democratic United States that could sincerely urge the rule of law and habeas corpus (allowing people to legally challenge their detentions) be respected, not to speak of freedom of speech, the press, and assembly in accordance with the Constitution. Unfortunately,
(2026-02-03). Trump envoy Witkoff lands in Israel to discuss U.S.-Iran talks with Netanyahu, source says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-03). Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale? responsiblestatecraft.org
apnews.com (2026-02-03). Allies seek to shield themselves from President Donald Trump's tariffsBullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump's tariffs for the past year, America's longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president's impulsive wrath. | | U.S. trade partners are cutting deals among themselves
(2026-02-03). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-02-03). Should the world give Trump's Board of Peace a chance? strategic-culture.su We do need new institutions that are global without being globalist. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Donald Trump's pro…
(2026-02-03). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-03). 20K in Gaza Need Medical Evacuation. 5 Were Let Through Rafah Crossing on Day 1. truthout.org With only five Palestinians in need of medical evacuation from Gaza permitted to leave through the Rafah crossing after it reopened on Monday, health authorities in the exclave warned that the restrictions Israel is continuing to impose at the crossing could ultimately kill thousands of Palestinians who have been waiting for years for treatment as Israeli attacks have decimated Gaza's health… |
(2026-02-03). Gaza: Just 12 Palestinians cross Rafah on first day of reopening. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). UAE urges political solutions for Gaza and Iran, warns against new wars. geo.tv 
Diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash speaks at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 22, 2025. — ReutersDUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has warned that stabilising Gaza requires simultaneous progress on Palestinian statehood and…
(2026-02-03). UN calls on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as Rafah reopens. ecns.cn UN humanitarians on Monday called on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens.The limited reopening of Rafah allowed some patients and their companions to exit directly into Egypt, while others transited through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing.
(2026-02-03). Feb. 6, 2026: In Solidarity with the International Dockworkers Call From Italy, Greece, Euskadi, Turkey and Morocco Do Not Work for the War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Workers in over 20 Mediterranean ports are preparing a historic international strike on February 6, 2026. They are acting to block arms shipments, oppose militarization, and end complicity in the genocide in Gaza. Their call is clear: ports must be places of peace, not corridors for weapons. As dockworkers have declared: "If we don't take …
(2026-02-03). Israel slammed for ceasefire violations. ecns.cn The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned Israel's repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, following the deaths of 31 people in fresh strikes on the Palestinian enclave over the weekend.
(2026-02-03). Israel kills Gaza teenager as row erupts over 'PA' admin logo. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-03). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). El caos incontrolado-controlado. cubadebate.cu La llamada "Junta de Paz" de Trump es el último clavo en el ataúd de Gaza. La que se concibió supuestamente para ayudar a poner fin a la guerra de dos años entre Israel y Hamás en Gaza[1], y supervisar la reconstrucción de la Franja. "El Estatuto ha entrado en vigor y la Junta de Paz ya es una organización internacional oficial".
(2026-02-03). Reconstrucción de Gaza; reconstrucción de Ucrania: ´todo son negocios ª. strategic-culture.su En la geopolítica de Trump, todo es ´negocio ª | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En las últimas dos semanas se han enviado dos mensajes…
(2026-02-03). Reconstrucción de Gaza; reconstrucción de Ucrania: ´todo son negocios ª. strategic-culture.su En la geopolítica de Trump, todo es ´negocio ª | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En las últimas dos semanas se han enviado dos mensajes…
(2026-02-03). Eight NGOs refuse Israel's demand for staff data in Gaza. newarab.com 
Eight international NGOs said they would refuse to provide information about their staff in The eight organisations are ActionAid, Alianza por la Solidaridad, Médecins du Monde, Médicos del Mundo, Première Urgence Internationale, the American Friends Service Committee, medico international, and Medical Aid for Palestinians. | Their stance follows similar decisions…
(2026-02-03). Epstein, Western decline and the moral collapse of the elites. strategic-culture.su Nothing legitimate remains in the Western world. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | January 2026 marks a rupture. It is no longer po…
(2026-02-03). The Western Press Are Trying To Spin Epstein As A RUSSIAN Agent. thealtworld.com Epstein documents have been A new
(2026-02-03). A Note on Chomsky and Epstein. counterpunch.org I started getting press calls about Chomsky and Epstein yesterday, before I'd looked at the new revelations and saw just how deep the relationship was. (Why is the press calling the press, I said, refusing any comment.) The latest batch is very ugly and, I think, indefensible. It's especially disgusting that Noam saw it necessary
(2026-02-03). Files indicate Epstein plans to access Libyan frozen state funds. newarab.com 
Newly released information, as part of a US Department of Justice investigation, claims that convicted US sex offender In an email sent by one of
(2026-02-03). Epstein, Mossad, and the question we are not allowed to ask but must do. thecanary.co 
The latest release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited a familiar media ritual. Names circulate, while royals and celebrities dominate headlines. Moral outrage flows freely, and safely in directions that neatly avoid the structures of power. Epstein — the unasked question But beneath the spectacle lies a question that mainstream commentary continues to […] | By
(2026-02-03). Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship. aljazeera.com Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.
(2026-02-03). Bill, Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe. geo.tv 
Former US president Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. — AFP/File WASHINGTON: Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a…
(2026-02-03). UK's Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties. aljazeera.com Police are looking into allegations Peter Mandelson may have passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-03). On the Emails Between Jeffrey Epstein and Noam Chomsky. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-03). Jeffrey Epstein claimed funding for anti-polio campaigns in Pakistan, India. geo.tv 
Late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image from the US Justice Department's file of Epstein, released by the House Oversight Committee Democrats, Washington, DC, on December 18, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-02-03). Over 700 Venezuelans Return From US Last Week Under Return to the Homeland Plan. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent flight data and statistics
| Since the start of 2026, seven repatriation flights have arrived in V…
(2026-02-03). What does 303 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil look like? aljazeera.com We visualise the scale of the world's largest oil reserves, worth trillions of dollars and now controlled by the US.
(2026-02-03). Venezuela: Presidenta encargada recibió a diplomática de EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez se reunió este lunes en Caracas con Laura Dogu, encargada de Negocios de Estados Unidos de la Unidad de Asuntos para Venezuela. | El ministro para la Comunicación e Información Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela informó a través de Telegram, que el encuentro tuvo lugar en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede del Gobierno. | Explicó que la reunión se realizó "en el marco de la agenda de trabajo entre la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y Estados Unidos de Norteamérica". | Acompañaron a Rodríguez el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez; el canciller Yván…
(2026-02-03). Equipo Cuba a II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba anunció este lunes que enfrentará la II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol con un equipo integrado por dos receptores, siete jugadores de cuadro, seis jardineros y 13 lanzadores. | El evento está pactado del 5 al 13 próximos en Caracas, capital de Venezuela, y reunirá igualmente a selecciones de Nicaragua, Argentina, Curazao, Panamá, Colombia y el país anfitrión. | Cuba asumirá el certamen como parte de la ruta establecida hacia el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol y debutará el día 6 como oponente de Leones de León, de Nicaragua. | Receptores (2): Harold Vázquez Rizo (SCU) y Nelson Miguel Batista Cortina (HOL).
(2026-02-03). Venezuela: Presidenta encargada recibió a diplomática de EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez se reunió este lunes en Caracas con Laura Dogu, encargada de Negocios de Estados Unidos de la Unidad de Asuntos para Venezuela. | El ministro para la Comunicación e Información Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela informó a través de Telegram, que el encuentro tuvo lugar en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede del Gobierno. | Explicó que la reunión se realizó "en el marco de la agenda de trabajo entre la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y Estados Unidos de Norteamérica". | Acompañaron a Rodríguez el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez; el canciller Yván…
(2026-02-03). Equipo Cuba a II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba anunció este lunes que enfrentará la II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol con un equipo integrado por dos receptores, siete jugadores de cuadro, seis jardineros y 13 lanzadores. | El evento está pactado del 5 al 13 próximos en Caracas, capital de Venezuela, y reunirá igualmente a selecciones de Nicaragua, Argentina, Curazao, Panamá, Colombia y el país anfitrión. | Cuba asumirá el certamen como parte de la ruta establecida hacia el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol y debutará el día 6 como oponente de Leones de León, de Nicaragua. | Receptores (2): Harold Vázquez Rizo (SCU) y Nelson Miguel Batista Cortina (HOL).
(2026-02-03). Venezuela ALBA News 2.2.2026, Washington Focuses on Destroying the Cuban Revolution; International Campaign to Free President Maduro. afgj.org 
Cuba Peoples Dispatch (Manolo de los Santos): Trump's ultimatum to Cuba: No fuel until Surrender On January 29, 2026, the Trump administration transformed a long-standing campaign of pressure into a blunt instrument of suffocation. With an executive order, it weaponized the US tariff system against any nation, including countries like Mexico, that dares to sell oil to…
(2026-02-03). Russia says India has not said it will halt oil purchases. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence near Moscow, Russia. — ReutersIndia buys Russian oil on discounted price.US tariff reduces India's Russian oil buying by 38%.Modi…
(2026-02-03). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-03). Mother of Bukanga NUP Candidate Tasks Security to Produce Her son. plusnews.ug 
Fatinah Tibiita, the mother of Samilu Isabirye, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Bukanga Sub-county LC III chairperson in Luuka District, is demanding answers over the whereabouts of her son, who has been missing for several days. Isabirye was reportedly picked up by armed plain-clothed men on January 29, 2026, from Namukubembe Village in Bukanga …
(2026-02-03). Trump-Petro live: US, Colombia leaders meet at White House amid tensions. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump welcomes Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.
(2026-02-03). Three Radical Ideas to Reform the Scientific Enterprise. wattsupwiththat.com But when you get a little closer and scrutinize science's innards, you realize that it's not exactly a well-oiled machine — far from it. The engine is noisy, inefficient, and in dire need of maintenance.
(2026-02-03). Palestinian president Abbas calls PLO parliament elections. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). What were Ukrainian bribery suspects doing at Tel clothing store? haaretz.com Two men accused of involvement in a massive bribery case in Ukraine fled to Israel and were spotted frequenting in Tel Aviv's high-end luxury square. The store owner denies a report alleging that the it serves as a 'place to convert money into cash'…
(2026-02-03). China to establish standard system for low-altitude economy by 2027. ecns.cn A system of standards for the low-altitude economy is expected to be basically established by 2027, according to guidelines published on Monday.
(2026-02-03). Israel reopens Rafah crossing but continues bombing Palestinians. aljazeera.com Israeli troops allowed the first Palestinians through the newly reopened Rafah crossing on Monday.
(2026-02-03). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-03). Focus on what you have, not what you don't have. onlineopinion.com.au PM Albanese we have a fabulous country that is in a financially difficult time and we just need you to focus on what we have.
(2026-02-03). Israel claims it protect Palestinians from settler attacks due to IDF personnel shortage. haaretz.com An attorney representing the state filed by residents of the West Bank village of Ras Ein al-Auja demanding that Israeli security forces protect them from the constant settler harassment…
(2026-02-03). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: GATHERING FOR CREATIVE RESISTANCE. wibailoutpeople.org 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2-4 PM, GATHERING FOR CREATIVE RESISTANCE, First Unitarian Society (FUS), 900 University Bay Drive, Madison. Join us for a time of creative resistance in our own way: knit a red hat, create a yard or protest sign, make a candle of grief and hope, leave your prayers on a communal grief altar, …
(2026-02-03). Church Disruptions are Justified. counterpunch.org Don Lemon, a high-profile personality, was arrested on orders from US Attorney Pam Bondi, accusing him of violating the Federal Civil Rights of worshippers. Don Lemon, an independent journalist, followed protesters into
(2026-02-03). What Franco's Fascist Regime in Spain Can Teach Us About Today's America. counterpunch.org 
Minneapolis residents say they feel besieged under what some are calling a fascist occupation. Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been swarming a city whose vast majority in 2024 did not vote for Donald Trump — or for a paramilitary roundup of its diverse population. Tragically, two residents have been killed by federal
(2026-02-03). Tech innovations key to building climate-resilient homes – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Tech innovations key to building climate-resilient homes – President Ramaphosa | Traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising urban pressures, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. | Speaking at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) Summit in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the President said while government has provided approximately five million housing opportunities since 1994, more remains to be done as the population expands, with an estimated 2.5 million families still on the waiting list. | "In the face of this, accelerating technological…
(2026-02-03). Al Jazeera Director General calls for ethical tech and dialogue. aljazeera.com 'This is the path we're pursuing.' Al Jazeera's Director General at speaking at Web Summit Qatar.
(2026-02-03). Arab protest leaders debate escalating actions while containing far-right backlash. haaretz.com The leaders of the protests calling on Israel to tackle the high crime rate in Arab society are working to preserve the community-based roots of the demonstrations while developing organizational platforms that can sustain them, rather than allowing them to remain a fleeting outcry…
(2026-02-03). Slow violence in the Kimberley's forgotten prison. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations? aljazeera.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-03). Trump Is Reverse Engineering The Great Recession. levernews.com 
(2026-02-03). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-03). Wednesday 2/18: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109…
(2026-02-03). Global conflicts pushing humanitarian law to breaking point, report warns. aljazeera.com As armed groups target civilians unchecked, Geneva Academy warn of humanitarian law's collapse and its ramifications.
(2026-02-03). Too close to home: Israeli right-wing activists take protests to doorsteps. haaretz.com A preview of Israel's election day? Anti-government protesters are being targeted by right-wing activists outside their homes: 'Just as leftists are allowed to protest, we're allowed to protest too. Start getting used to it'…
(2026-02-03). Friday 2/6: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-03). Judge Blocks Noem's Latest Attempt to Stop Democrats From Inspecting ICE Jails. truthout.org A federal judge issued an emergency order on February 2 temporarily blocking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's latest effort to prevent Democratic lawmakers from making unannounced inspections of federal immigration jails, where at least 38 people have died since Donald Trump returned to the White House. "Unlawful secrecy has fueled the deadliest era in Department of Homeland Security… |
(2026-02-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-03). Spain Shows Another Immigration Policy Is Possible. portside.org Spain Shows Another Immigration Policy Is Possible |
(2026-02-03). Bazaar blends cross-Strait flavors. ecns.cn The sizzle of Taiwan sausages and the nostalgic aroma of Fuzhou fish balls filled the air in Guixi community as a lively Chinese New Year bazaar unfolded in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province.
(2026-02-03). Tourism a jewel in SA's crown – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Tourism a jewel in SA's crown – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is "determined to strengthen the regulatory and policy environment to further grow" the tourism sector. | The President addressed the nation through the weekly newsletter following the Tourism Department's announcement that South Africa welcomed some 10.48 million international visitors last year, an increase of some 17.6% compared to 2024. | It is also the highest number of arrivals on record — surpassing pre-COVID-19 numbers in a "vote of confidence in a sector that continues to show great potential for furthe…
(2026-02-03). Provinces unveil GDP targets, priorities. ecns.cn China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions", while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/28: Puppet wars 2/28. indybay.org Almanac Adventureland – 651 w tower ave, alameda, ca 94501…
(2026-02-03). U.S. airstrike kills 14 ISIS militants in Somalia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the Golis Mountains on Sunday, killing 14 ISIS operatives, including senior leaders, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).The strike targeted cave complexes used by ISIS-Somalia for planning attacks and recruitment, and AFRICOM confirmed there were no civilian casualties. Among those killed was a key figure linked to jihadist deployments in the U.S. and Europe.This operation is part of a broader surge in U.S. counterterrorism actions in Somalia, with more than 20 strikes carried out in the region since early 2025.President Donald Trump commented on the strike…
(2026-02-03). Economic collapse in Yemen drive many towards cryptocurrency. newarab.com 
As inflation in Yemen surged to She had saved about $6,000 from her husband's monthly income and initially bought gold jewellery to preserve its value. But as cryptocurrencies became bet…
(2026-02-03). Japan's unprecedented project could test the limits of deep-sea mining. grist.org 
The year 2010 was a reckoning for Japan's economic security. | On September 7, the Chinese fishing trawler Minjinyu 5179 refused an order by Japan's coast guard to leave disputed waters near the Senkaku Islands, which are known in China as Diaoyu. The vessel then rammed two patrol boats, escalating a decades-long territorial feud. | Japan responded by arresting the captain, Zhan Qixiong, under domestic law, a move Beijing considered an unacceptable assertion of Japanese sovereignty. Amid mounting protests in both countries and the collapse of high-level talks, China cut exports of rare earth elements to Japan,…
(2026-02-03). 2025 PLE: Ntungamo, Kisoro post zero failures. independent.co.ug 
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ntungamo and Kisoro municipalities have emerged among the top performers in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) after recording zero failures, a result local leaders say is a product of deliberate and sustained collective action. According to official data, Ntungamo Municipality registered 648 candidates from various schools, with 100 percent …
(2026-02-03). Australia's social cohesion troubles can be resolved by addressing inequality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). One Reason Only For Germany's Heating Gas Crisis: Its Hardcore-Dumbass Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Germany approaching energy state of emergency…shutdown of heavy industries. The consequence: another economic body blow the country cannot afford…gross policy negligence…
(2026-02-03). China welcomes more ROK visitors as cross-border travel facilitation expands: FM. ecns.cn Increasing efforts in facilitating cross-border travel enhance mutual understanding and exchanges between the Chinese and ROK people, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday.
(2026-02-03). Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills 'entrenching apartheid'. aljazeera.com Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.
(2026-02-03). How data centres are reshaping Africa's power market. independent.co.ug 
From Johannesburg to Kampala, Africa's digital ambitions are now inseparable from the strength of its power grids Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa's digital economy is beginning to recast the continent's electricity landscape, with data centres emerging alongside households, factories and mines as a significant new source of power demand. What was once a largely …
(2026-02-03). India's Anglo-Indian Community and Census Question. ummid.com The term, Anglo-Indian, refers to persons whose father or any other male progenitor was of European descent, typically British, and who were born in India and have made it their permanent home.
(2026-02-03). Labor's Role in Minnesota's ICE Resistance: "Unlike Anything I've Ever Lived Through Before" counterpunch.org 
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol began "Operation Metro Surge" targeting the Twin Cities nearly two months ago. Since then, they have taken the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti while terrorizing Minnesota's immigrant communities. The massive deployment of immigration officers to Minneapolis and Saint Paul has been met with
(2026-02-03). Cuban foreign minister visits Vietnam as special envoy. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, began a program of activities during his visit to Vietnam as a special envoy of the Cuban political organization and government. | The Cuban Foreign Minister reported this in a message on the social network X, where he highlighted the official talks he held with his counterpart, Le Hoai Trung, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam. | "I held official talks with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam a…
(2026-02-03). Shooting Protesters from Minneapolis to Tehran. juancole.com Here is my essay for Tomdispatch.com this month. Do check out Tom Engelhardt's searing By Juan Cole | — | (
(2026-02-03). Australians urge cancellation of Herzog visit marking Bondi Beach attack. haaretz.com Several organizations, including ones representing Australia's Jewry, called to cancel the visit, as protests against President Isaac Herzog are planned nationwide. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia called him a 'head of a state found to be committing a genocide against Palestinians'…
(2026-02-03). Kansas Town Uses License Plate Readers to Go After Man Who Wrote Op-Ed. aclu.org Police in Lenexa, Kansas used automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to pursue a man who
(2026-02-03). The Government's Long War on Free Speech. counterpunch.org 
Americans suffer in large part because we don't know our government's history, because we don't care about that history. We root for our teams and we don't notice or care until it's too late. What we are watching play out today is an upshot of the fathomless ignorance and apathy of Americans who treat politics
(2026-02-03). KZN Transport ensures dignified funeral for Mtubatuba crash victims. sanews.gov.za KZN Transport ensures dignified funeral for Mtubatuba crash victims | KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has instructed officials from his department to ensure that the victims of the N2 road crash in Mtubatuba are accorded a dignified funeral. | Six members of the Mnyango family died, following a collision involving a family vehicle, a Corsa, and a truck along the N2 in the Inkosi Mtubatuba Local Municipality on Friday, 30 January 2026. | Initially, one young girl survived the crash and was admitted to hospital with serious injuries. However, she later succumbed to her injuries, brin…
(2026-02-03). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: Revolutionary Rally – Butch Ware For Cali. indybay.org Historic BAL Theatre – 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578…
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/14: Trump Regime Takedown special one-year anniversary! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-03). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-03). The Netherlands, Bonaire, and Climate Change Obligations. dissidentvoice.org It was another bead in the string of jurisprudence and case law in climate litigation. Previous sparkling examples include Urgenda Foundation (2019), KlimaSeniorinnen (2024) and the significant Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice delivered in July 2025. The District Court of The Hague, in its January 28 judgment regarding the effects of climate …
(2026-02-03). US House to vote today to end shutdown. geo.tv 
The US Capitol building in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025. — ReutersShutdown tied to stalled talks after Minneapolis killings.Trump urges swift passage, insisting there be "NO CHANGES".If House passes bill, DHS talks must finish in two weeks.WASHINGTON: The US…
(2026-02-03). AI industry focusing on real-world deployment. ecns.cn The past year has witnessed rapid progress in artificial intelligence-powered smart devices in the country.
(2026-02-03). SPP drive helps protect Grand Canal's heritage. ecns.cn China's procuratorial authorities handled 1,587 public interest litigation cases in 2025 as it ramped up its efforts to safeguard historical and cultural cities, towns and villages along the Grand Canal, according to data recently released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
(2026-02-03). No wind farms in China? One minute to see the truth. ecns.cn China has led the world in installed wind power capacity for 15 consecutive years. By the end of November 2025, China's total wind power capacity has expanded to 600 million kilowatts (kW), far exceeding that of any other nation.
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: The Attack on Black Studies. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-02-03). Vietnam expresses concern over the intensification of U.S. blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Vietnam is deeply concerned about the new US measure to impose additional tariffs on products from countries that supply oil to Cuba, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated this Monday in Hanoi. | This decision, the spokesperson considered, "will seriously affect the economic and social activities and the lives of the Cuban people." | Thu Hang responded to a question about the recent executive order issued by US President Donald Trump, declaring a supposed national emergency, which would allow his government to impose tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba. | "Vietnam reaffirms its…
(2026-02-03). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Uruguayan president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a welcome ceremony for President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-02-03). The Supreme Crime Committed By Criminal Government: Wars of Aggression. indybay.org The US Government is the greatest threat to world peace…
(2026-02-03). Suspects to be tested for HIV before being put in police cells. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to protect detainees in detention facilities from being infected with transmitable diseases, arrangements are being made to screen all suspects for infections as they are being booked into police cells. The proceedure is being instituted thanks to funding from the Global Fund. The information was given …
(2026-02-03). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.
(2026-02-03). 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation. ummid.com As we observe the 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, we also realize that his values are being undermined blatantly.
(2026-02-03). Middle East does not need Iran-US war: UAE's MbZ adviser. newarab.com 
The Middle East does not need another confrontation Iran and the United States will resume nuclear talks on Friday in
(2026-02-03). NERSA clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations. sanews.gov.za NERSA clarifies Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has moved to provide clarity on the regulatory requirements for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG). | This after a media article claimed that members of the public had been threatened with fines or disconnection if they did not register their SSEG systems. | "NERSA wishes to clarify the applicable regulatory position to avoid public confusion and ensure that electricity consumers, installers and other stakeholders are correctly informed of the legal requirements governing embedded generation.
(2026-02-03). Surprising or not, assault on Ilhan Omar shouldn't be normalised. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). STEVE MILLOY: 20 Years After 'An Inconvenient Truth'. wattsupwiththat.com Jan. 24 marked the 20th anniversary of the release of Al Gore's alarmist global warming movie "An Inconvenient Truth." Gore has surfed the movie and climate alarmism to a net worth estimated at $300 million and a Nobel Peace Prize.
(2026-02-03). Assisted living amenities that improve quality of life. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: Bloodstained Men Demonstrations & Protests against TaxPayer Subsidized Infant Circumcision. indybay.org The George R. Moscone Convention Center | 747 Howard St, San Francisco, California 94103…
(2026-02-03). The AI Bubble: Consumption is Outrunning Wages. counterpunch.org 
I have already written several pieces on the AI bubble. It sure looks like the late 1990s tech bubble. I know we have a big "this time is different" crowd, but Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg don't seem any sharper that the wizards of the universe who dominated the business pages in Internet bubble days.
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: Sunny Saturday SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-03). India at Davos 2026: Charting a Healthier Future for All. fairobserver.com Healthcare is fast emerging as not just a moral imperative, but a smart investment — a message India emphatically underscored at Davos 2026. World Economic Forum (WEF) speakers reminded leaders that "health is the world's best investment" and that digital systems and prevention unlock major economic and social gains. India illustrated this vividly. For example,…
(2026-02-03). Thursday 2/19: SJSU: EO 9066 Incarcerations of Japanese Ancestry Americans WWII – Dialog Workshops. indybay.org Diaz Compean Student Union Theater | San José State University – center of campus | One Washington Square, San Jose | FREE and open to the community…
(2026-02-03). Pezeshkian Signals Conditional Openness to Talks with US. english.almanar.com.lb Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country's foreign minister to explore the possibility of talks with the US, provided that talks take place in an atmosphere free from threats and based on fairness. In a post published on the social media platform X, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that, following requests from friendly governments in …
(2026-02-03). Chinese premier urges efforts to boost development, improve people's well-being. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang stressed on Monday the need to advance development, improve people's well-being and boost growth momentum in a more solid and effective way.
(2026-02-03). China leverages high-tech manufacturing for global edge. ecns.cn For many families in China and abroad, everyday items such as phone stands, household organizers, small replacement parts and educational models no longer need to be bought from supermarkets or e-commerce platforms. Instead, they are increasingly made at home, enabled by the wider adoption of user-friendly, high-precision 3D printers.
(2026-02-03). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-03). Medical instruments in Bucks County's Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? During her nearly two decades as curator of Philadelphia's Màºtter Museum, Anna Dhody was in charge of selecting and cataloguing items for the famous medical history collection. Frequently, some curious things would land on her desk. Occasionally, she would call her husband and ask him to guess what she was looking at. | "It was inevitably something disturbing," she said, adding that after a while, he no longer wanted to play. "He goes, 'No, I'm not, I don't want to kno…
(2026-02-03). RRB CEN 06/2024: Typing Skill Test [CBTST 2026] Date Announced. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) to be conducted for the candidates who have qualified the CBT 2 exam conducted for recruitment as notified under NTPC CEN 06/2024.
(2026-02-03). World Cereal Output Hit Record High In 2024. wattsupwiththat.com World cereal outputs have hit yet another record high, giving the lie to the climate scamsters' constant misinformation:…
(2026-02-03). Friday 2/6: Exploitation: What It Is & How To Put An End To It. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-03). Beyond materialism: China's principles and the harmony of a shared future. strategic-culture.su Sooner or later, the West will have to recognize that the new multipolar order was not created to compete with the West, but to stop its race that risked dragging the world into the abyss. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us…
(2026-02-03). Out-of-control hooded settlers: Jewish outpost was evacuated 9 times — and rebuilt Immediately. haaretz.com Settlers keep returning to the latest illegal West Bank outpost of Kol Mevaser — sometimes in less than an hour. They also keep violently attacking a nearby Bedouin community…
(2026-02-03). Tuesday 2/3: San Francisco Civic Center story of civilization: a walking tour. indybay.org Meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza on Market Street, across Market St. from the A.C.T. Strand Theatre. | Your guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2026-02-03). France raids Musk's X office in Paris over explicit Grok AI trend. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – France and Europol raided Musk's X office in Paris due to an ongoing investigation launched over the platform's controversial AI companion, Grok.This comes after the social media platform was accused of allegedly boosting far-right extremist content and allowing its users to generate explicit deepfake images of women and children. Additionally, the AI bot was also accused of denying the holocaust. According to DW, both Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned for "voluntary interviews" on April 20. X is yet to respond to the situation at hand, but the platform recently described the inves…
(2026-02-03). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-02-03). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-02-03). Menasseh Ben Israel: um Kissinger do século XVII? strategic-culture.su Seria Menasseh Ben Israel um gênio geopolítico do quilate do sionista Henry Kissinger? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Em ju…
(2026-02-03). Protecting children is a priority — now is the time to prove it. aljazeera.com Governments are launching a global drive to scale proven measures to prevent violence against children.
(2026-02-03). Beyond the Smoke: Why the Gulf Fears the Fall of its Iranian Adversary? unitedworldint.com According to insiders, the Gulf prefers gradual reform of the regime over a sudden collapse, fearing the rise of new extremists with whom no understanding can be reached. From Cairo / Egypt As the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln plows through the waters of the Middle East, carrying the omens of a military operation …
(2026-02-03). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-02-03). World's first hybrid-powered unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The world's first hybrid-powered unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight on Sunday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
(2026-02-03). Madison, Feb. 3, 2026: Justice For Alex Pretti! wibailoutpeople.org TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 4: 30 PM, JUSTICE FOR ALEX PRETTI, Capitol Rotunda, A CHOIR WILL SING AT THIS EVENT AND ALL SINGERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN. There will be a one-time rehearsal the same day from 3-4 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave. Music will be provided upon arrival. We will park …
(2026-02-03). New US ambassador's charm offensive is backfiring in Jordan. responsiblestatecraft.org Since arriving in Amman around three months ago to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Jordan,
(2026-02-03). Google rolls-out 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test: How to try. ummid.com Google has rolled out, what it called, 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test or Practice Papers, through its AI app Gemini AI.
(2026-02-03). Talk World Radio: Mouin Rabbani on What's Happening Now in Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're speaking about Western Asia with Mouin Rabbani. He is a Middle East analyst specializing in the Arab-Israeli conflict and Palestinian affairs. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-03). Death toll from heavy Japan snow hits 30. geo.tv 
(2026-02-03). Tesla Profits Pummeled from Protests, DOGE and ICE. indybay.org In the wake of the intentional killings of activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the weekly Trump Regime Takedown protest in San Francisco has experienced a significant increase of people protesting for an end to ICE, the attack by Trump on our democracy and Elon Musk and DOGE for destroying the federal workforce.
(2026-02-03). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-03). West Bengal Board Class 12 Model Question Paper Released. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released Model Question Papers for Class 12th Uchha Madhyamik or Higher Secondary Semester 4 Board Examinations 2026.
(2026-02-03). MNCs double down on China's potential. ecns.cn China continues to see a robust surge in foreign investment, with over 70,000 new foreign-invested enterprises established in 2025, as multinational corporations double down on the market's innovation potential, experts and officials said.
(2026-02-03). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-03). France adopts 2026 state budget after gov't survives no-confidence votes. ecns.cn France adopted its 2026 state budget after the government led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes over the issue in the National Assembly on Monday.
(2026-02-03). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-03). Iran president says talks with US to proceed within 'national interests'. geo.tv 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025. — ReutersForeign minister instructed to pursue fair, equitable talks: PezeshkianSays decision taken in light of requests from friendly governments.Iran's supremo Khamenei warned of "regional…
(2026-02-03). UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission in Congo, Qatar says. newarab.com 
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo will send its first team to monitor a ceasefire between Congo's government and the AFC/M23 rebel group in the coming days, Qatar's foreign ministry said on Monday after Qatar said the team would be deployed to Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Congo that AFC/M23 fighters captured in December during a rapid offensive, and which Congolese forces and allied militias re-entered last month, restoring government control after the rebels announced th…
(2026-02-03). Military veterans called to participate in verification drive. sanews.gov.za Military veterans called to participate in verification drive | The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has urged all eligible applicants in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country to participate in its verification drive to finalise their status and gain access to benefits. | The department, through the Database Verification, Cleansing and Enhancement (DVCE) Work Stream under the Presidential Task Team, is continuing its national verification programme aimed at validating applications for inclusion in the National Military Veterans Database. | The DVCE Work Stream verifies and validates applications to ensure tha…
(2026-02-03). UN says Israeli aerial chemical release disrupted peacekeeping in Lebanon. ecns.cn Operations along a third of the "Blue Line" ⚪ the unofficial border between the two countries ⚪ were halted for over nine hours."ÄÄ"ÄÄUNIFIL labeled the action "unacceptable," noting it hindered the mission's mandate and could pose health risks to both peacekeepers and civilians.
(2026-02-03). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-02-03). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-02-03). Orchestrating cultural dialogue through music. ecns.cn On Thursday, the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shone bright with lights and applause as the Central Conservatory of Music's Chinese orchestra, led by conductor Liu Sha, performed a special Chinese New Year traditional music concert.
(2026-02-03). President Ramaphosa to address Afreximbank ceremony. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Afreximbank ceremony | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver keynote address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export—Import Bank (Afreximbank). ⚪ Wednesday's signing ceremony marks South Africa's formal transition to Class A Shareholder status in Afreximbank and signals the activation of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing industrial development, export-led growth and deeper intra-African trade integration. ⚪ Afreximbank is a pan-African multilateral financial institution that facilitates, pr…
(2026-02-03). Pop Mart's Horse-year-themed 'MOLLY' unveiled in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The figure exhibition event "MOLLY's Shining Journey—Tracing the Path of Starlight" debuted at Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, Monday.
(2026-02-03). Cuban Parliamentary Commission denounces Washington's criminal policy. radiohc.cu The International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba has condemned the latest escalation by the United States government, considering it evidence of the criminal nature of its economic warfare policy against Cuba. | In an official statement published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex), Cuban parliamentarians endorsed the position of the Revolutionary Government expressed on January 30 and rejected the recent Executive Order by the US president, which labels Cuba a threat to the national security of that country. | The statement emphasizes that Cuba is a…
(2026-02-03). KEAM 2026 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the last date of application for the KEAM 2026 (Engineering and Pharmacy) to be held from April 17 to 23, 2026.
(2026-02-03). Police to Test Suspects for HIV Before Putting them in Cells. plusnews.ug 
In a bid to protect detainees in detention facilities from being innfected with transmitable diseases, arrangements are being made to screen all suspects for infections as they they are being booked into police cells. The proceedure is being instituted thanks to funding from the Global Fund. The information was given to officers in the criminal …
(2026-02-03). MOH Employs 19 US-Trained Epidemiologists as Implementation of the $2.3bn Health Deal Gets Underway. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has started a process of absorbing nineteen field epidemiologists who have just graduated from a United States funded training programme of field epidemiologists and laboratory experts. The Director Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze has noted that while these specialists graduated just last week, government had already started …
(2026-02-03). Tenderloin Museum in San Francisco, is playing Rob Nilsson's 9@Night Films. indybay.org The Tenderloin Museum, which is the former site of Newman's Gym, where Cassius Clay (Mohammed Ali) trained for the 1960 Olympics, will be playing all nine of Rob Nilsson's "Nine@Night Films." It has already played one of the films last Thursday evening, called Noise.
(2026-02-03). Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland. aljazeera.com Two centuries after cricket was first introduced to Italy, the national team is on its way to its first ICC World Cup.
(2026-02-03). DRC, AFC/M23 Sign Ceasefire Mandate in Doha as Tensions Persist on the Ground. plusnews.ug 
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) rebels have signed a mandate in Doha, Qatar, marking a new step in the ongoing peace process for eastern Congo. According to a statement released early Tuesday by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mandate was …
(2026-02-03). Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia and Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began a two-stop diplomatic tour on Tuesday, arriving in Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before heading to Egypt a day later, as Ankara moves to deepen regional coordination amid mounting Middle East tensions.In Riyadh, Erdogan is expected to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia and exchange views on regional developments, Turkish officials said. On Wednesday, he is scheduled to visit Cairo to co-chair the second Türkiye—Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council with President Abdel Fattah e…
(2026-02-03). Beirut speaks through its fragments in Do You Love Me. newarab.com 
As images of What takes shape is not a record of events but an emotional landscape, formed through repetition and return, in which joy, endurance and violence sit alongside one another without resolution. | Directed by Leb…
(2026-02-03). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-02-03). U.S. lowers tariffs on India under trade deal. ecns.cn The United States and India have reached a trade deal, under which the U.S. will lower its so-called reciprocal tariffs on India from 25 percent to 18 percent, U.S.
(2026-02-03). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(2026-02-03). Judge Halts Noem Move to End TPS for Haitians, Citing Trump Admin's Racial Bias. truthout.org A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants living in the U.S., finding that statements made by White House officials demonstrate that racial bias played a part in decision-making. Last fall, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Kristi Noem had made a final determination to end TPS… |
(2026-02-03). How Quran Affirms Gospels and Ends The 'Lost Book' Delusion. ummid.com The relationship between Quran and the prior scriptures of the Abrahamic tradition — specifically Injil (Gospel) and Tawrat (Torah) — stands as one of the most volatile yet vital frontiers of modern interfaith theology.
(2026-02-03). Speaking five languages—how capable are the boss ladies in Yiwu. ecns.cn How capable are the boss ladies of Yiwu International Trade CityÔºü In this place, language is not a barrier—it's a bridge. In this story, a boss lady switches effortlessly among Chinese, English, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish, turning customers from all over the world into repeat buyers. Tap the video to see how she uses her language skills to win global orders.
(2026-02-03). Menasseh Ben Israel: um Kissinger do século XVII? strategic-culture.su Seria Menasseh Ben Israel um gênio geopolítico do quilate do sionista Henry Kissinger? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Em ju…
(2026-02-03). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-02-03). Iraq's political factions scramble to elect new government. newarab.com 
Iraq's main political factions are holding private meetings in On Sunday, Iraq's Council of Representa…
(2026-02-03). Dazi, Groenlandia e NATO: perché l'UE deve emanciparsi e diversificare, guardando anche a Cina e Russia. strategic-culture.su Le recenti pressioni di Washington sull'Europa, dai dazi legati alla Groenlandia alle frizioni sul commercio, mostrano quanto l'UE resti dipendente dagli Stati Uniti, anche sul piano strategico e psicologico. àà tempo di ripensare alleanze e interessi, aprendo a nuovi partenariati. | Segue nostro L'Europa si racconta da anni come un attore globale "normativo", capace di far pesare regole, standard, diplomazia e mercato unico. Eppu…
(2026-02-03). SF Students Cut Classes for Massive Anti-ICE Action as Part of National Protest. indybay.org Tens of thousands rally at Dolores Park then March to Civic Center…
(2026-02-03). French authorities raid X offices in Paris, summon Musk in cybercrime probe. aljazeera.com Investigation into social media platform looks at complicity in crimes including Holocaust denial and child pornography.
(2026-02-03). Ethiopian Could Replace Sacked Bamuturaki as Uganda Airlines CEO. plusnews.ug 
Jennifer Bamuturaki Musiime leaves Uganda Airlines with one of the two: a shamed face or a sigh of relief, following a controversial stint at the helm of the national carrier. ‚Äé On Monday, she circulated a message to her staff informing them of an impending advertisement for the Chief Executive Officer post, which she has held …
(2026-02-03). Policies, inbound tourism spurring growth in consumption. ecns.cn China's push to expand domestic demand and improve its business environment will increasingly converge, as policymakers seek to anchor growth in consumption while maintaining the country's appeal to foreign companies amid global uncertainty, said a foreign economist.
(2026-02-03). Wannabe King of the World. counterpunch.org 
At the World Economic Forum this year, the audience of wealthy and powerful was treated to the kind of trash-talking that was once reserved for the likes of the Jerry Springer Show. Powerful leaders boasted, belittled, and threatened. Instead of infidelities and family secrets, the conversations at Davos took place against the backdrop of proposed land
(2026-02-03). Why the future of meat production is in vats, not farms. grist.org I recently ate a pig that's alive and well at a sanctuary in upstate New York. Her name is Dawn, and she donated a bit of fat, which a company called Mission Barns grows in bioreactors, then blends with plant-based ingredients to create pork products (like the meatballs above) that
(2026-02-03). How assisted living helps seniors maintain independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). Asia Is Turning Trade War Pressures into Strategic Leverage. unitedworldint.com Asia is not just passively responding to American hubris—it's rewriting the rules of engagement. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Donald Trump may have initiated the global trade war with a deluge of tariffs and anti-China rhetoric, but the ultimate shape of the conflict will be determined, not in Washington, but in Asian capitals. While American protectionism …
(2026-02-03). Rights groups challenge Trump immigration visa freeze. geo.tv 
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(2026-02-03). DAILY MEMO: 'They're Going To Kill Him,' Toddler Says, As Border Patrol Arrests Her Father. lataco.com Today, even without the usual border patrol raiders, ICE, on their own, managed to pick up around 18 people, mostly targeted attacks, including a huge raid in Monterey Park across the street from Mark Keppel High School around 7: 30 a.m. this morning, where, reportedly, 8 Asian folks were taken in a large operation that included ICE and HSI agents, as students were being dropped off at school across the street.
(2026-02-03). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-03). Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Pakistan government has allowed the installation of a bust of legendary Sikh general Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa at the Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery, nearly three years after his statue was controversially removed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The move has been widely welcomed by Sikh organisations worldwide as a positive step towards acknowledging Sikh history and heritage in the region. | The unveiling of the bust took place on February 1, a development announced by Sikhs in America president Gurinder Singh Josan through a social media post. Calling it a "historic moment", Josan said the g…
(2026-02-03). Friday 2/6: 2026 Rancho Cordova Black History – Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Pan African Cuisine" indybay.org Rancho Cordova City Hall | American River Room | 2729 Prospect Park Drive | Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670…
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: SF Billionaires For Billionaires Rally- They Want More Billionaires & Want to Be Loved. indybay.org It will start at Alta Plaza Park at 11: 00 A and march to SF City Hall for rally at 12: 30 pm…
(2026-02-03). Trump Tells Republicans to "Nationalize" State-Run Elections. truthout.org In an appearance on Dan Bongino's podcast on Monday, President Donald Trump called for Republicans in Congress to "nationalize" elections across the United States. The comments from Trump, accompanied by his false claims of election fraud, are the latest indicator of the president's desire to interfere with future races, including the upcoming 2026 midterms. "We have states that I won… |
(2026-02-03). Uganda's first peace journalism awards redefine the media landscape. globalvoices.org 
The PJF's framework seeks to move the media beyond sensationalism toward peace and development-oriented reporting, emphasizing early identification of conflict triggers and the promotion of non-violent responses.
(2026-02-03). Should FIFA Pull the World Cup Out of the US? fairobserver.com Recently, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter shared his views on the appropriateness of the USA as a host of association football's quadrennial tournament. In a social media post endorsing comments from Swiss reformer Mark Pieth, Blatter urged fans not to travel to the United States for the 2026 event, warning that the social climate there…
(2026-02-03). Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st Woman Dy CM. ummid.com Sunetra Pawar, the widow of Ajit Pawar, Saturday January 31, 2026 took oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
(2026-02-03). "Industrial-Scale Failure" : PFF Demands Audit of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The People's Front for Freedom has called for an independent audit of Uganda's 2026 general elections. They accuse the Electoral Commission (EC), the military and state security agencies of presiding over what it described as an "industrial-scale electoral failure" characterised by violence, abductions and systemic fraud. Addressing journalists at the party's headquarters on Katonga Road …
(2026-02-03). Somali Communities Are Building Collective Power in the Face of Trump's Attacks. truthout.org Winter in Minnesota is notoriously harsh, lasting until mid-spring and marked by below-freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and intense winds. It is a common misconception that survival requires either hibernation or migration, but blue jays roost communally to conserve warmth through the cold nights, and white-tailed deer congregate in wintering yards, finding safety in numbers. |
(2026-02-03). Finally — A Truly "Unprecedented" Weather Event. wattsupwiththat.com In a world where climate alarmists constantly cry "unprecedented" at every warm weather anomaly, here's a genuinely rare meteorological story that deserves the term on its own merits —…
(2026-02-03). TNPA enhances its investment in vessel mooring assets. sanews.gov.za TNPA enhances its investment in vessel mooring assets | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is ramping up investment in critical port infrastructure with the delivery of eight new hydraulic shore tension mooring units to improve container shipping efficiency at the ports of Cape Town, Durban and Ngqura. | The latest investment forms part of TNPA's broader port development programme aimed at strengthening vessel safety and maintaining cargo handling operations during adverse weather conditions. It also supports Transnet's strategy to align its freight logistics operations with key commodities that contribute…
(2026-02-03). Busongora South MP Elect Donates Computers to Boost Youths' Digital Skills. plusnews.ug 
The newly elected Member of Parliament for Busongora South Constituency in Kasese District, David Mulindwa Simbwa, has expressed a strong commitment to promoting computer literacy among learners and youth across the district. Mulindwa says many students' in the constituency lack basic computer skills, which hinders their ability to compete effectively for jobs in today's digital …
(2026-02-03). China's wetland conservation drive pays off. ecns.cn This was announced by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Monday, the 30th World Wetlands Day. The administration added that the achievement was realized through more than 3,800 projects.
(2026-02-03). Democratic Party Leaders — Still Corporate, Cowardly, and Coasting. counterpunch.org 
"How's the Democratic Party's ground game in Pennsylvania?" I asked a friend several weeks before the 2024 presidential election. He replied optimistically that there were far more door knockers this year than in 2022. It turned out these door knockers were just urging a vote for the Democrats without putting forth a compelling agenda attached
(2026-02-03). Sudan military claims to break siege of key Kordofan city of Kadugli. aljazeera.com Government forces have entered South Kordofan's capital, Kadugli, days after breaking a siege in nearby Dilling.
(2026-02-03). Computing breakthrough opens up quantum world. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have taken a significant step toward understanding and controlling the behavior of complex quantum systems, demonstrating that quantum computers can track — and even regulate — processes that are effectively impossible for classical computers to calculate.
(2026-02-03). Cwinya-ai, Kabasweka lead Uganda at Africa Amateur Championship in Johannesburg. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent's best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa Amateur Championship tournament. It will run from February 4-7. Uganda is due to be represented by nine golfers. …
(2026-02-03). How Egypt may be a winner amid the US-EU trade war. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). Justice minister retains far-right pundit as lawyer in High Court hearing on boycott of chief justice. haaretz.com The fees for attorney Yoram Sheftel, who became known for harsh statements against the Israeli left and defending an alleged extermination camp guard, will be paid by the Israeli taxpayer, in petitions against his longstanding boycott of Supreme Court President Isaac Amit…
(2026-02-03). Despite Trump, Renewable Energy keeps Surging. juancole.com By Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( Solar and wind electricity generation
(2026-02-03). Democracy Now! 2026-02-03 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 03, 2026; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Directs Local Police to Investigate "Rogue, Reckless" ICE Agents; Philly City Council Considers "ICE Out" Legislation, as DA Krasner Decries "Wannabe Nazi" ICE Agents; Immigrant Rights Leader in Maine Says ICE Raids Caused Panic & "Wave of Fear"; ProPublica Identifies CBP Agents Who Fatally Shot ICU Nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis | Headlines for February 03, 2026; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Directs Local Police to Investigate "Rogue, Reckless" ICE Agents; Philly City Council Considers "ICE Out&#…
(2026-02-03). Climate events are changing tourism forever what Sri Lanka can learn from Australia's response, says Arjuna Samarakoon. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). IDF soldier faces murder charge after fatally shooting Druze Israeli on highway. haaretz.com Shalev Moshe Hajaj will also be charged with making threats, property damage and destroying evidence, according to Israel Police. He shot and killed Sharif Muafak Hadid, a resident of the Druze town of Daliat al-Carmel, with a military assault rifle on a highway in northern Israel…
(2026-02-03). Midwest's Largest Block of Undisturbed Forest Targeted for Enhanced Protection. counterpunch.org 
Forest preservationists in the nation's Heartland are again pushing Congress to nearly triple the size of a Southern Indiana wildland complex in the Hoosier National Forest, guardedly hopeful it will pass this session after narrowing failing in the last. The Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act would more than double the Hoosier's
(2026-02-03). Sorry, Los Angeles Times, Coastal Highway 1 Has Always Suffered from Weather, Not Climate. wattsupwiththat.com The LAT seems to be blaming climate change for the natural dangers posed to Highway 1 because of its placement along an extremely active coastline. California's history is littered with examples of seaside infrastructure being slowly (or quickly) destroyed by the pitiless ocean, long before supposed human-caused global warming could be blamed.
(2026-02-03). 'We'll shew ya whereta gew in the snew': Pennsylvania Tourism Office launches winter hotline voiced by regional accents. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Tourism Office wants youse and yinz to consider getting out of the house this winter and checking out some of the state's attractions. | It is doing so over the phone with regional accents, so you will understand. | "Yo dere. Thanks for cawlling the Visit PA Snow Day hawtline," a pre-recorded Pittsburgh voice greets callers. "Whether you want outdowr stuff or cewzy indowr hangs, we'll shew you where to gew all over the state." | Visit PA has launched a snow…
(2026-02-03). PFF demands audit of 2026 general elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The People's Front for Freedom has called for an independent audit of Uganda's 2026 general elections. They accuse the Electoral Commission (EC), the military and state security agencies of presiding over what it described as an "industrial-scale electoral failure" characterised by violence, abductions and systemic fraud. Addressing journalists at …
(2026-02-03). Tamil Nadu TN TET 2025 Result Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has declared online the results of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 on its official website.
(2026-02-03). No federal funds for proposed Utah homeless detention center gulag. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 voucher tenants meeting in San Rafael, organized by Marion Brady, and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-03). London to be Pop Mart's Europe HQ. ecns.cn Pop Mart, a Beijing-based collectible toy company, recently announced plans to establish its European headquarters in London, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy.
(2026-02-03). Australia's growing tolerance for racism a threat to democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-03). Dazi, Groenlandia e NATO: perché l'UE deve emanciparsi e diversificare, guardando anche a Cina e Russia. strategic-culture.su Le recenti pressioni di Washington sull'Europa, dai dazi legati alla Groenlandia alle frizioni sul commercio, mostrano quanto l'UE resti dipendente dagli Stati Uniti, anche sul piano strategico e psicologico. àà tempo di ripensare alleanze e interessi, aprendo a nuovi partenariati. | Segue nostro L'Europa si racconta da anni come un attore globale "normativo", capace di far pesare regole, standard, diplomazia e mercato unico. Eppu…
(2026-02-03). DRC, M23 and AFC sign ceasefire in Doha as tensions persist on the ground. independent.co.ug 
Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) rebels have signed a mandate in Doha, Qatar, marking a new step in the ongoing peace process for eastern Congo. According to a statement released early Tuesday by Qatar's Ministry …
(2026-02-03). Saturday 2/7: Meetup: Grassroots Coalition Building with Penny of AAC and Chrys of ICAW. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-03). Majority of Philadelphia City Councilmembers Back New "ICE Out" Legislation. truthout.org At least 15 Philadelphia city councilmembers have backed a package of "ICE Out" legislation aimed at combating ICE and federal immigration enforcement operations in Philadelphia, including codifying sanctuary protections and prohibiting federal immigration agents from concealing their identities or covering their faces. "We heard the cries from the community calling for something to be done… |
(2026-02-03). France investigates Franco-Israelis for 'complicity in genocide'. newarab.com 
French authorities have issued warrants for two Franco-Israeli nationals for "complicity in genocide" over allegations that they tried to According to a lawyer for the NGOs that made a legal complaint last year, it is the first time that a country has considered the blocking of aid as possible "complicity in genocide". | The warrants were issued in July last year for Nili Kupfer-Naouri of the Israel is Forever group and Rachel Tou…
(2026-02-03). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-03). Which teams are in the T20 World Cup 2026, and what are their squads? aljazeera.com Full list of teams and their squads for the T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, on Saturday.
(2026-02-03). Protests, and anger against Trump and the Devil's activities in the White House. indybay.org Fighting back against evil is a righteous endeavor…
(2026-02-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-03). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-03). Thursday 2/5: ICE Kills, Palantir Profits: March and Vigil for All ICE Victims. indybay.org Gather at Heritage Park | 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto…
(2026-02-03). Regional US designs and Iranian military answers. uwidata.com "I think of the military build-up of the United States of America together with the developments in Syria, the election of a new president in Iraq, the appointment of prime ministers, and all the processes that reflect the division within Iraq, and even the sending of imprisoned ISIS members to Iraq. In fact, the United …
(2026-02-03). Prairie du Sac, WI, Feb. 23, 2026: BUILDING SOLIDARITY BETWEEN FAMILY FARMERS AND FARM WORKERS. wibailoutpeople.org MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6 PM, BUILDING SOLIDARITY BETWEEN FAMILY FARMERS AND FARM WORKERS IN TROUBLED TIMES, DISCUSSION WITH JOHN PECK FROM FAMILY FARM DEFENDERS, Ruth Culver Community Library, 540 Water Street, Prairie du Sac. Family farmers and farm workers have much in common. Family Farm Defenders has a long history of building coalitions with farmworkers …
(2026-02-03). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). FO ∞ Talks: Freebies, Religion and Corruption: The Brutal Reality of India's Politics. fairobserver.com
(2026-02-03). We run writing workshops at a South African university: what we've learnt about how students are using AI, and how to help them. |
(2026-02-03). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand. |
(2026-02-03). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch and should we worry about it? |
(2026-02-03). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Private credit rating agencies shape Africa's access to debt. Better oversight is needed. |
(2026-02-03). What's the point of a space station around the Moon? |
(2026-02-03). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis — a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism. |
(2026-02-03). Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic — and powerful — American playlist. |
(2026-02-03). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Lemon Arrest Shows Being Near Protesters Can Make You an Enemy of the State. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-03). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Economic warfare and the imperialist stranglehold on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-03). Trump's Ultimatum to Cuba: Fuel or Surrender! scheerpost.com
(2026-02-03). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces. |
(2026-02-03). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Nigerian women and contraceptives: study finds big gaps between the haves and the have-nots. |
(2026-02-03). Sunday 2/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: "Say What?? Responding to Israel/Palestine Disinformation" indybay.org
(2026-02-03). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form. |
(2026-02-03). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-03). Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime — identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices. |
(2026-02-03). Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down — is the energy transition… succeeding? |
(2026-02-03). NASA's Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing. |
(2026-02-03). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains. |
(2026-02-03). Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-03). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Pay No Attention To The Pillaging Behind The Curtain. levernews.com
(2026-02-03). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms. |
(2026-02-03). Iran regime: A Plato's Republic thought experiment gone too far? juancole.com
(2026-02-03). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics' future — and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games. |
(2026-02-03). Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-03). West Bank: Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces south of Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-03). OpenClaw and Moltbook: why a DIY AI agent and social media for bots feel so new (but really aren't). |
(2026-02-03). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Here's a Super Bowl week roundup of the latest Eagles news. whyy.org
(2026-02-03). "Come Out Ye Cowards ICE" Dedicated to Renee Good Alex Pretti. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-03). Venture Capitalists Are Using Profits From Genocide to Fund AI-Powered Weapons. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-03). Is cracking your neck bad? And why can it feel so good to crack your back, knuckles and knees? |
(2026-02-03). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk. |
(2026-02-03). Colorado May Ask Big Oil to Leave Millions of Dollars in the Ground. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-03). View from The Hill: Hanson nabs ex-Liberal for One Nation's real time test in SA election. |
(2026-02-03). Building with air — how nature's hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing. |
(2026-02-03). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-03). Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-03). A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried — a pattern we've seen many times before. |
(2026-02-03). Cineastas del mundo expresan su solidaridad con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Para el mundo entero Cuba es una inspiración, nunca una amenaza. Por eso, los hombres y mujeres del cine que nos sumamos a esta proclama rechazamos la intención del gobierno de Donald Trump de cercar y oscurecer a Cuba para someterla; y así como hemos recibido la inusual y extraordinaria solidaridad de Cuba, ponemos ahora nuestra voz para defenderla.
(2026-02-03). Israel y su guerra eterna. radiohc.cu El gobierno ultraderechista de Israel y, en especial, su primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, están inmersos en una guerra existencial contra la República Islámica de Irán, que está asociada de facto con su proyecto afanoso de materialización del Gran Israel. El respaldo de la presidencia Trump resulta esencial para alcanzar ambos propósitos ambiciosos. | Al cierre de 2025, la proyección contra Irán cobró notoriedad con las manifestaciones que emergieron en el país persa, con la capital a la cabeza junto a otras provincias, que derivó en la implementación de una operación de caída de régimen con disturbios ocasion…
(2026-02-03). Parlamentarios de Cuba condenan nueva escalada estadounidense. radiohc.cu Los legisladores cubanos rechazaron la reciente Orden Ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, que calificaron como una muestra de la naturaleza criminal de la política de guerra económica con el propósito de "provocar la asfixia del pueblo cubano". | En un llamamiento emitido por la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento), y difundido este lunes, los parlamentarios respaldaron la Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario del pasado 30 de enero y afirmaron: Nuevamente el imperio emplea la mentira y la calumnia como armas para justificar sus pretensi…
(2026-02-03). No hay diálogo con EEUU pero la isla está abierta a uno, afirma vicecanciller cubano. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, dijo este lunes a The Associated Press que su gobierno no tiene un diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero está abierto a uno si se cumplen ciertos criterios, ya que las tensiones siguen siendo altas entre ambos países. | El vicanciller habló días después de que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijera que su administración está comenzando a hablar con los líderes cubanos después de que amenazó con imponer aranceles a cualquier país que proporcione petróleo a la isla.Todavía no estamos hablando específicamente de negociación. Ese es…
(2026-02-03). No hay diálogo con EEUU pero la isla está abierta a uno, afirma vicecanciller cubano. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, dijo este lunes a The Associated Press que su gobierno no tiene un diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero está abierto a uno si se cumplen ciertos criterios, ya que las tensiones siguen siendo altas entre ambos países. | El vicanciller habló días después de que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijera que su administración está comenzando a hablar con los líderes cubanos después de que amenazó con imponer aranceles a cualquier país que proporcione petróleo a la isla.Todavía no estamos hablando específicamente de negociación. Ese es…
(2026-02-03). La guerra de los memes contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Tras el decreto de "emergencia nacional" firmado por Donald Trump el 29 de enero de 2026, se desató en redes una oleada de memes anticubanos difundidos desde cuentas radicadas en la Florida. El análisis de 40 piezas identifica patrones narrativos coherentes con las Operaciones de Información del Ejército de los Estados Unidos: anexionismo ("Cuba como Estado 51"), glorificación del Presidente de EEUU y de su Secretario de Estado, deslegitimación del liderazgo cubano, manipulación de símbolos revolucionarios e incitación a la violencia.
(2026-02-03). Stephen Curry: Ligado a la inteligencia israelí y las fuerzas sionistas. cubadebate.cu La estrella del baloncesto estadounidense Stephen Curry está invirtiendo en startups tecnológicas dirigidas por exagentes de las denominadas fuerzas israelíes, actores clave en la construcción de la arquitectura digital de la entidad de ocupación y del genocidio contra el pueblo palestino, reveló el medio The Grayzone.
(2026-02-03). °Participa! en el V Concurso de Microrrelatos, convocan el Instituto Cubano del Libro e Ideas Multimedios. cubadebate.cu °Participa! Demuestra en un relato corto tus capacidades como narrador. El ganador obtendrá una colección del Instituto Cubano del Libro, presentes de Ideas Multimedios, así como la oportunidad de publicar su obra en este sitio web. Además, se hará una recopilación de los mejores textos y será publicada en formato e-book.
(2026-02-03). Stephen Curry: Ligado a la inteligencia israelí y las fuerzas sionistas. cubadebate.cu La estrella del baloncesto estadounidense Stephen Curry está invirtiendo en startups tecnológicas dirigidas por exagentes de las denominadas fuerzas israelíes, actores clave en la construcción de la arquitectura digital de la entidad de ocupación y del genocidio contra el pueblo palestino, reveló el medio The Grayzone.
(2026-02-03). Preocupa a Vietnam nueva escalada de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La portavoz de la Cancillería vietnamita, Pham Thu Hang afirmó este lunes en Hanoi que su país está profundamente preocupado por la nueva medida de Estados Unidos de imponer aranceles adicionales a los productos de las naciones proveedores de petróleo a Cuba. | La vocera considera que esta decisión "afectará gravemente las actividades económicas y sociales y la vida del pueblo cubano". | Pham Thu Hang respondió así a una pregunta sobre la reciente orden ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, mediante la cual declaró una supuesta emergencia nacional, en virtud de la cual su gobierno podrá imponer a…
(2026-02-03). Demandan a Macron actuar ante acción de EEUU para asfixiar a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario nacional del Partido Comunista Francés (PCF), Fabien Roussel, solicitó este lunes al presidente Emmanuel Macron actuar sin demora para impedir un cerco petrolero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y facilitar la ayuda a la bloqueada isla. | En una carta dirigida al jefe de Estado galo, el dirigente también lo instó a esgrimir mecanismos de la Unión Europea, en particular su Reglamento 2271 del 22 de noviembre de 1996, para enfrentar el alcance extraterritorial del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la nación caribeña hace más de seis décadas. | Le pido de manera solemne,…
(2026-02-03). Demandan a Macron actuar ante acción de EEUU para asfixiar a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario nacional del Partido Comunista Francés (PCF), Fabien Roussel, solicitó este lunes al presidente Emmanuel Macron actuar sin demora para impedir un cerco petrolero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y facilitar la ayuda a la bloqueada isla. | En una carta dirigida al jefe de Estado galo, el dirigente también lo instó a esgrimir mecanismos de la Unión Europea, en particular su Reglamento 2271 del 22 de noviembre de 1996, para enfrentar el alcance extraterritorial del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la nación caribeña hace más de seis décadas. | Le pido de manera solemne,…
(2026-02-03). Para que Trump no olvide, ni el mundo tampoco. cubadebate.cu La batalla de Stalingrado, actual Volgogrado, entre el 23 de agosto de 1942 y el 2 de febrero de 1943, es considerada la más sangrienta en la historia de la humanidad y dejó bajas estimadas en más de dos millones de personas entre soldados de ambos bandos y civiles soviéticos . Tal historia de sacrificio por la humanidad parece desconocerla, por ignorancia histórica o por omisión premeditada, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, quien en su procaz discurso en el reciente Foro de Davos, ´sin nosotros [por Estados Unidos], ahora mismo todos hablarían alemán y quizás un poco de japonés ª…
(2026-02-03). Cineastas rechazan nuevas medidas punitivas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Cineastas de diferentes países repudiaron las nuevas medidas del Gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba, según una proclama publicada este lunes por el sitio en Facebook del Festival de Cine de La Habana. | El texto firmado por reconocidos intelectuales del mundo señala: Quienes pertenecemos a la gran familia del cine manifestamos nuestro rechazo a las agresiones y amenazas contra el pueblo de Cuba, del que nos sentimos parte ª. | El documento recuerda las palabras del presidente Donald Trump, quien consideró a la isla caribeña "una amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" en su más reciente orden ejecutiva que estable…
(2026-02-03). Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la ANPP denuncia política criminal de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba condenó hoy la nueva escalada del gobierno de Estados Unidos, al considerar que evidencia la naturaleza criminal de su política de guerra económica contra la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-02-03). Carta Abierta a Donald Trump, Presidente de los Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Obviamente, nuestra misiva realmente está dirigida a las hermanas y hermanos del pueblo norteamericano que ven en el pueblo cubano a unos vecinos maravillosos que además de querer conocer de cerca los beneficios sociales que hemos alcanzado, disfrutan de nuestro cálido Sol veraniego, de nuestra alegre música y de la proverbial confraternidad de los cubanos.
(2026-02-03). Condenan en Honduras nueva embestida de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La organización política de mujeres feministas Luchemos, de Honduras, expresó este lunes su condena firme y categórica ante la nueva escalada de agresión del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo soberano de Cuba. | En un pronunciamiento, la plataforma -que se define además como anticapitalista- aludió a la orden ejecutiva emitida el pasado jueves por el presidente Donald Trump para impedir los suministros de petróleo a la isla mediante sanciones a terceros países. | El decreto del magnate republicano constituye un acto de guerra económica, basado en la coerción, el chantaje y el castigo colectivo, denunció…
(2026-02-03). AI is coming to Olympic judging: what makes it a game changer? |
(2026-02-03). Cuba agradece posición de Rusia contra política agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu
(2026-02-03). Spain's mass regularisation for 500,000 undocumented migrants is not extreme, unprecedented or opportunistic. |
(2026-02-03). Cuba agradece posición de Rusia contra política agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu
(2026-02-03). Zhou En Lai: Mao's Man or His Own? counterpunch.org 
An epic life deserves an epic biography, and Chen Jian provides this for Zhou, who was probably the consummate diplomat of the twentieth century. Chen combs the vast literature on the Chinese revolution as well as primary sources in the archives of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to give us a
(2026-02-03). 2/7/26 AI, Labor & The Future Of LA & The World Meeting. indybay.org There will be an educational meeting in Los Angeles on AI, Labor & The Future Of LA & The World.
(2026-02-03). Not an artefact, but an ancestor: why a German university is returning a Māori taonga. |