2025-02-05: News Headlines

positiveuniverse.com (2025-02-05).  2025-02-05: International and Domestic Laws That Define Forced Displacement and Ethnic Cleansing as a War Crime and/or Crime Against HumanityForced displacement and ethnic cleansing of any population, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or religion are considered serious and punishable war crimes and crimes against humanity under various domestic and international legal frameworks. Here are the key laws and legal instruments that define and criminalize these acts.

al-monitor.com (2025-02-05).   Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump calls for removal of Palestinians from Gaza   This looks precisely like the President has been bribed or blackmailed by Israel and/or its proxies.   For example, one prominent Israeli donor, Miriam Adelson, has significantly supported Donald Trump's political campaigns over many years.   In the 2024 election cycle alone, she contributed over $100 million to the pro-Trump Preserve America PAC, with $95 million donated in the third quarter alone.   It's been noted by some sources that she wants Trump to act on some matters in return.   This looks a lot like "quid pro quo" evidence that Trump is deeply immoral and corrupt.   US President Donald Trump appeared to call for the near total removal of the Palestinian population from Gaza on Tuesday during a White House meeting alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, doubling down on prior remarks that created confusion and sparked allegations that he was in support of ethnic cleansing.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-02-05). Trump Repeats Call for Complete Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The US president claims 'really rich nations' are prepared to fund the forced displacement of over two million Palestinians to other countries. US President Donald Trump once again called for the complete ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on 4…

J.E. Rosenberg (2025-02-05). Genocide in pursuit of profits: Trump declares U.S. will take over Gaza. peoplesworld.org President Donald Trump's declared his intention Tuesday to expel the two million Palestinian residents of Gaza and place the territory under U.S. control, transforming it into the so-called "Riviera of the Middle East." What the real estate con-man's proclamation showcased was his administration's marriage to the militaristic, expansionist, and genocidal ambitions of Zionist ideology. For …

Ali Salam (2025-02-05). Continued Israeli Aggression in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces continued its aggression against the governorates of Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas, amid the killing of Palestinians, the destruction of infrastructure and homes, and the displacement of many citizens. Israeli forces continued its aggression against the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank, for the fifteenth …

Jimena Vergara, Madeleine Freeman, Left Voice. (2025-02-05). Thousands Take To The Streets In Defense Of Immigrants Rights. popularresistance.org Immigrants and their communities are leading the fight against the Trump administration's attacks on democratic rights. Since Trump unleashed a series of ICE raids in his first days in office — ordering ICE and the police to arrest over 1000 people per day — thousands of people in the cities most targeted by the anti-immigrant offensive are taking to the streets, walking out of their schools, and shuttering businesses to show that immigrants won't be criminalized and made to live in constant fear of deportation. | The raids come on top of a barrage of anti-immigrant attacks launched by Trump on his ve…

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (2025-02-05). Humanitarian situation has not improved despite Gaza ceasefire; crisis is worsening. indybay.org Taking the needs of women, children, and members of the most vulnerable groups into account, swift action must be taken to appropriately address the immediate needs of the people living in the Strip. This includes providing adequate temporary housing; ensuring the entry and access of all humanitarian aid; and removing any restrictions or blockades that impede the provision of relief to the civilian population, including hospital services and access to water and education. Additionally, social and psychological support must be provided to address the devastating psychological effects of the genocide, particula…

bwitanek (2025-02-05). BREAKING: CAIR Says 'Gaza Belongs to the Palestinian People' After Trump Says U.S. Will 'Take Over,' 'Own It'. fightbackbetter.com BREAKING: CAIR Says 'Gaza Belongs to the Palestinian People' After Trump Says U.S. Will 'Take Over,' 'Own It' The Council…

WSWS (2025-02-05). Milwaukee teacher suspended for sharing immigrant rights resources. wsws.org Milwaukee Public Schools suspended Alondra Garcia in a blatant act of retaliation for supporting her immigrant students.

The Independent (2025-02-05). Trump wants U.S. to take over Gaza Strip. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere. Trump made the remarks in a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without providing details about how to conduct …

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). 'Gaza is not for sale': Americans take to streets after Trump says US will 'own' Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Americans take to the streets in Washington, D.C., protesting Trump's scheme to take "ownership" of the Gaza Strip.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). 'Insane': Rights advocates denounce Trump's call for US to 'own' Gaza. aljazeera.com US president's proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.

Ali Salam (2025-02-05). Israeli Forces Abduct Many Palestinians in the West Bank. imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted a foreign activist and many Palestinian citizens, including children, in several areas of the occupied West Bank. Nablus Media sources said that occupation forces invaded and searched several citizens' homes in the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, and abducted the young man, Mohammad Musa …

Codepink (2025-02-05). Renaming The Gulf of Mexico Isn't A Laughing Matter But Part of a U.S. Imperialist Power Grab. pressenza.com The name "Gulf of Mexico" has existed since the 16th century. Its recognition is supported by international organizations such as the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN). These organizations ensure that place names remain neutral and historically accurate, preventing nations from distorting or erasing cultural and historical ties to specific regions. Mexico has formally rejected this renaming, emphasizing that no country has the right to unilaterally change the identity of a shared natural resource that spans multiple borders. This i…

The Palestinian News & Info Agency (2025-02-05). WAFA "Over 160 NGOs and trade unions call on EU to ban trade with Israeli colonies" imemc.org BRUSSELS, February 4, 2025 (WAFA) — Over 160 NGOs and trade unions Tuesday called on the European Union (EU) to ban trade and business with Israeli colonies in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the groups urged action to comply with international law and to …

WSWS (2025-02-05). Police sweep at Ford Michigan Assembly west of Detroit as UAW colludes in security crackdown. wsws.org The UAW has thrown its backing behind a security crackdown at Ford factories, including bag searches and the stationing of plainclothes officers, amid a mounting social and political crisis in the US…

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). 'Fuel to fire': Hamas strongly condemns Trump 'dangerous' remarks on Gaza takeover. presstv.ir Hamas strongly condemns Trump's recent remarks concerning Washington's plan to "own" Gaza.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). UN: World indifferent to Israel's genocide of Palestinians. presstv.ir The world has been indifferent towards the Israeli regime's genocidal actions against the Palestinian people, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Moroccan activist awaits verdict for protesting US arms shipments to Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Front Line Defenders calls for the immediate release of a Moroccan pro-Palestinian activist, who is facing a final verdict for protesting US support for Israeli genocide in Gaza.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-02-05). Video: Trump tells Netanyahu US will 'own' Gaza and turn it into 'riviera'. skwawkbox.org Criminal president tells war criminal PM US will escalate its support for genocide and ethnic cleansing Far-right US president Donald Trump last night welcomed wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House as his first foreign premier of his new term in office — and told him that the US will 'own' Gaza …

J. B. Gerald (2025-02-05). Congo: Do We Trace Genocide to Human Hatred or Corporate Profit? globalresearch.ca Rwanda has broken international law with the visible presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside Rwanda's covert M-23 militia. M-23 is reported to have captured Goma (again) and the civilians are in a state of emergency. …

Staff (2025-02-05). 'We Will Not Leave': Palestinians Respond With Defiance to Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan. defenddemocracy.press "This is our homeland," said one Gaza City resident. "Neither I, my children, nor my grandchildren will ever leave it." By Brett Wilkins Feb 05, 2025 Palestinians reacted with derision and defiance to U.S. President Donald Trump's Tuesday call for the ethnic cleansing and American takeover of the Gaza Strip. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister …

Staff (2025-02-05). World reaction to Trump's 'take over' and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Hamas calls Trump's idea a 'recipe for generating chaos' and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement. Feb 5, 2025 United States President Donald Trump has unveiled his shocking plan to take over the Gaza Strip after Palestinians are forcibly moved out of the besieged enclave, spurring fears he would back an …

Matthew Hoh (2025-02-05). Bodybags From Gaza: Is the Second Marine Division Going to Palestine? counterpunch.org The President's commitment to the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza, his certainty that the ethnic cleansing will occur with the assistance of other nations, and his announcement that the US would take over Gaza — whatever that means* – ensures an end to the ceasefire and nascent peace process in Gaza.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-02-05). Trustee of US Holocaust museum calls Palestinians 'not worthy of mercy' and 'fundamentally evil'. skwawkbox.org Trump appointee incites war crimes as he endorses US president's 'beachfront Gaza' ethnic cleansing plan Martin Oliner, appointed in 2020 by US president Donald Trump as a board member of the US Holocaust Memorial Council, has described Palestinians as 'fundamentally evil' and 'not worthy of any mercy' — in an article calling on Israelis and …

Staff (2025-02-05). Headlines for February 5, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of Entire Gaza Strip and for U.S. to "Take Over", U.S. Ignores ICC Arrest Warrant Seeking Netanyahu's Arrest for Crimes Against Humanity, "A Serious Violation of International Law": Palestinians Reject Trump's Gaza Takeover Bid, Palestinian Poet Refaat Alareer, Killed in 2023 Israeli Strike, Finally Laid to Rest in Gaza City, Trump Places 10,000 USAID Workers on Leave and Orders Them to Return to U.S., Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal from U.N. Human Rights Council and U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees, Federal Workers Sue DOGE, Alleging Musk Ill…

Staff (2025-02-05). Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians. democracynow.org President Donald Trump met at the White House Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump again suggested ethnically cleansing Gaza of its Palestinian population. Trump has already mused about moving Gaza's population to Jordan and Egypt, which those countries have flatly rejected, but on Tuesday he went even further and said the United States should "own" Gaza and develop it into a seaside tourist destination. "Nothing has been more destabilizing for the region over the last eight decades than the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Israel, and nobody at any level…

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). 'Trump lost it': US lawmakers say pres. 'calling for ethnic cleansing', blast Gaza invasion. presstv.ir Several US lawmakers blast President Donald Trump for his stunning proposal to "take ownership" of Gaza, calling it ethnic cleansing.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: 'Palestine is not for sale'. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM's visit and Trump's call for forced displacement in Gaza.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-02-05). Lebanon Demands 'Firm Stance' From UNSC Over Israeli Ceasefire Violations. popularresistance.org The Lebanese Foreign Ministry has filed a complaint against Israel to the UN Security Council (UNSC) over its constant violations of the ceasefire that was reached at the end of last year. | Lebanon expressed its rejection of "systematic Israeli attacks and violations" and Israel's removal of the signs on the withdrawal line in southern Lebanon, in the complaint filed on 4 February. | Beirut also demanded that the UNSC issue a firm and clear position on Israel's continuous violations and oblige it to respect the terms of the ceasefire agreement. | The complaint called on the Security Council to back support for t…

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Amid DR Congo ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies. aljazeera.com Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week's battles, fearing disease spread.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Women negotiating for peace. aljazeera.com The ceasefire is just a pause, it won't solve the issue.

newarab (2025-02-05). Rwanda-backed rebels call unilateral ceasefire in east DR Congo. newarab.com Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a humanitarian "ceasefire" from Tuesday in The M23 and Rwandan troops last week seized Goma ⚪ the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict from multiple armed groups for over three decades. | Fighting has stopped in the city, home to more than a million people, but clashes…

tvbrics (2025-02-05). Ethiopia unveils digital agriculture roadmap to drive sector transformation. tvbrics.com A key aspect of the roadmap is the use of smartphone technology to provide farmers with real-time agricultural insights…

DiEM25 (2025-02-05). Yanis Varoufakis joins MERA25 Germany at the Antisiko Demonstration in Munich. pressenza.com DiEM25 co-founder Yanis Varoufakis will join MERA25 Germany in Munich from February 14 to 16 to participate in the Antisiko demonstration, a counter-movement organised by the Action Alliance Against the NATO Security Conference 2025. | This visit highlights MERA25 Germany's growing efforts to challenge the political status quo as it campaigns in the federal elections scheduled for February 23. As fascism and militarism threaten European democracies and social welfare, MERA25 stands firm in its mission for a progressive, peaceful, and democratic Europe. The party is on the ballot in Berlin, Bremen, and Nordrhein-W…

Human Rights Watch (2025-02-05). Italian Security Bill Seriously Threatens Rights, Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstration takes place in Naples, Italy, outside the Poggioreale prison, where people gather to protest against the Meloni government's security bill 1660, October 28, 2024. | © 2024 Manuel Dorati/NurPhoto via AP Photo…

thecommunists (2025-02-05). Washington's unstoppable superweapon. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from New Eastern Outlook with thanks. While the author is not a Marxist, and therefore does not draw Marxist conclusions, his systematic and honest investigations into the roots and purposes of US activities around the world, whether military or via the 'peaceful' methods described below, provide valuable insights for those wishing …

Hugo GABBERO (2025-02-05). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance. aljazeera.com Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with 'international law and human rights'.

newarab (2025-02-05). Iraq's top court halts law activists say harms women's rights. newarab.com A number of members of parliament filed a complaint alleging that the voting process was illegal because all three bills, each supported by different blocs,…

The Independent (2025-02-05). AirKenya, AeroLink to end Maasai Mara—Uganda flights. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | AirKenya Express and AeroLink Uganda will discontinue their scheduled flights connecting the Maasai Mara and Uganda's national parks by the end of 2025, citing stagnant demand that no longer sustains operations. The final service is set for December 31, 2025. Bookings will continue as normal in June, July, and August, …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Race on to stop climate destroying our health. independent.co.ug As the planet is ravaged by heatwaves, droughts, floods and cyclones, economists are calling for better investment in health to save millions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | With 2024 being the hottest year on record, in which the Earth for the first time saw more than 1.5 ∞C of warming since pre-industrial temperatures, climate change is arguably now …

Staff (2025-02-05). I Was Fired by Donald Trump: Top Lawyer at EEOC Speaks Out on "Anti-DEI" Purge, Gutting of Agencies. democracynow.org We speak with Karla Gilbride, the former general counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who was fired by President Trump in late January along with two commissioners at the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in the workplace. The EEOC was created as part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is tasked with investigating discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex and other characteristics, but the Trump administration is gutting the agency as part of its larger assault on DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion. The EEOC says it will no longer focus on anti-trans discrimination and vo…

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Free flights bring migrant workers back. ecns.cn A chartered flight carrying more than 100 migrant workers from Yunnan province landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday, marking the official launch of post-Spring Festival charter flights for returning workers.

Hugo GABBERO (2025-02-05). Cambodia: British environmental journalist denied re-entry to the country. fidh.org The Cambodian government's decision to deny British journalist Gerald Flynn re-entry to Cambodia and ban him from the country is a blatant attack on journalism and serves as yet another example of the Cambodian authorities' intolerance of critical and investigative journalism. The Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) along with 19 other organisations condemn this arbitrary (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2025-02-05). Cambodia: Denial of entry and harassment of British journalist Gerald Flynn. fidh.org

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.

newarab (2025-02-05). Egyptian women petition Sisi's wife to free Alaa Abdel Fattah. newarab.com Over 500 The petition also calls on the country's first lady to "intervene to save the life of

Ralph Nader (2025-02-06). Underestimating Americans: A Coming Plunge of "Dictator Donald" D.D. Ralph Nader. globalresearch.ca Convicted felon Donald Trump has declared war on Americans. In less than two weeks, he has become the dictator, a role he celebrated in his campaign. He is using illegal executive orders as poisoned spears against just about …

Staff (2025-02-05). 'America First' has worrying echoes of Hitler's 'Germany above all' — Lavrov. defenddemocracy.press RT.com 5th February 2025 A foreign policy based on exceptionalism risks undermining the global order, the Russian foreign minister has said The United States' 'America First' policy has disturbing similarities to the slogan 'Germany above all' used by the Nazis to assert national superiority over others, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. In an …

Staff (2025-02-05). Make Israel Great Again: Donald Trump is a mere Netanyahu's tool as most US Presidents. defenddemocracy.press Four examples of Trump's neverending support for Israel Trump's pronouncement on Gaza isn't the first time he has voiced his wholehearted support of Israel. Feb 5, 2024 The return of US President Donald Trump has been hailed by parts of the Israeli public who see his second term as a return of uncritical support of …

Staff (2025-02-05). Surprised. Some are surprised! defenddemocracy.press By Mazin Qumsiyeh The only thing surprising about the Trump-Mileikowsky (aka Netanyahu) circus teater is that some pundits and "leaders" claim they were surprised. The reality is it was predictable and its development and outcome over the next few months is also predictable and known. Here are points and prediction (hold me to them) 1) …

Staff (2025-02-05). Trump wants all Palestinians out of Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Feb 5, 2025 Yesterday, Trump hosted his first foreign leader: war criminal and international fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu. As Netanyahu beamed, Trump made the shocking announcement that he expected the 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza would leave permanently (or be removed) — "ending the death and destruction and, frankly, bad luck." His reference to 15 months …

Staff (2025-02-05). Qui est Donald Trump? defenddemocracy.press Par Dimitris Konstantakopoulos 24 janvier 2025 Est-ce que Donald Trump est ´ anti-systémique ª, ´ pacifiste ª et ´ ami de la Russie ª, comme certains le prétendent ? C' est la vie qui va donner la réponse définitive à cette question. Mais si l'expérience historique prouve quelque chose est que, même quand les forces …

Staff (2025-02-05). Return of Displaced Palestinians — Israeli Officials React : 'Total Surrender'. defenddemocracy.press January 27, 2025 The reopening of the Netzarim corridor and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza have ignited heated criticism within Israel, with officials labeling the move as a 'total surrender'. The return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza has sparked criticism in Israel, following the reopening of the Netzarim corridor and the …

Staff (2025-02-05). No rape allegations filed from 7 October, reveals Israeli prosecutor. defenddemocracy.press January 6, 2025 Israeli authorities have admitted that no allegations of rape or sexual assault have been filed from the 7 October cross-border infiltration by Palestinian resistance factions, despite extensive investigations. Moran Gaz, a former lead prosecutor in Israel's Southern District Prosecutor's Office and member of Team 7.10, disclosed the findings in an interview with Ynet. The team is …

Staff (2025-02-05). Bulgarian police blocked rescue of Egyptian teenagers who froze to death at border. defenddemocracy.press Dog paw and boot prints were found in the snow surrounding the frozen bodies, suggesting the police had left them there By Katherine Hearst 17 January 2025 Activists have reported that their attempts to rescue three Egyptian teenagers who died of hypothermia near Bulgaria's border were blocked by police. Two volunteer-run search and rescue groups, No Name Kitchen (NNK) …

Adriaan Alsema (2025-02-05). Colombia's government negotiator meets with EGC commanders. colombiareports.com A representative of Colombia's government met with commanders of paramilitary organization EGC to prepare possible negotiations about their demobilization. The government's negotiator, Alvaro Jimenez, met with five of the members…

Adriaan Alsema (2025-02-05). Live broadcast reveals tensions inside Colombia's government. colombiareports.com A decision by Colombia's President Gustavo Petro to broadcast a minister's council revealed major tensions in his government. Petro decided to make the historically confidential council of ministers meeting public…

Ahmed Adel (2025-02-05). Why Is Trump So Obsessed with Cryptocurrencies? globalresearch.ca The Trump administration's fascination with cryptocurrencies has sparked a rush among investors to cash in and even prompted claims that they could help pay off Washington's debts. There's just one problem: Tariffs are sending crypto prices tumbling. | The leak of …

Alex Jacquez, Elizabeth Pancotti (2025-02-05). A Hostile Corporate Takeover of Our Democracy. otherwords.org Befitting a presidency inaugurated by a parade of tech billionaires, President Trump has taken Mark Zuckerberg's infamous "move fast and break things" approach to the opening weeks of his second term — and break things he has. | Trump quickly handed over the federal government's keys and wallet to unelected billionaire Elon Musk, who has treated Congress, federal law, and regulators with the same brazen disregard he displays in his business ventures. | Under the guise of the Orwellian Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk — the richest man in the world — has bought de facto control of…

Anand Naidoo (2025-02-05). The Heat: Middle East Crisis. america.cgtn.com U.S President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power two weeks ago. On the agenda, negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, Iran's nuclear program, new U.S. arms shipments and hopes for a deal to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. | Joining the discussion: | Khodr Zaarour is a Political Science and International Rel…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-02-05). Trump Goes All-In on Stealing Gaza for His Zionist Owners. globalresearch.ca Grinning like the cat that ate the canary, Hague fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside Donald Trump as the US president unequivocally told the press on Tuesday that the plan for Gaza is to permanently remove all Palestinians from the enclave….

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (2025-02-05). Black History Month: Celebrating Progress While Confronting Inequality. otherwords.org I lead the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America's Black think tank. When we opened our doors in 1970, there were only 1,469 Black elected officials in office across the United States. Today, there are over 10,000. | These milestones are historic, yet they also compel us to confront the sad reality that African Americans are still far behind their white counterparts in terms of overall economic well-being and political representation. | This duality — celebrating progress while recognizing the challenges in front of us — defines the spirit of Black History Month for 2025. | While th…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2025-02-05). Why Fly in Europe? The Dark Triumph of the Ryanair Effect. globalresearch.ca It has had a rebarbative, blighting effect across the entire aviation industry. The Ryanair model, for want of a better term, prides itself on minimal, no-frills service for eye popping prices. The Irish-based low-cost carrier was intended to revolutionise European …

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2025-02-05). The Engine of Life — Understanding Mitochondrial Energy Production. globalresearch.ca Just like a car can't run without gas, your body can't function without cellular energy. Yet doctors often treat symptoms while missing the real problem — an energy deficit at a cellular level | Your cells have tiny powerhouses called mitochondria …

Drago Bosnic (2025-02-05). Why Russia Doesn't 'Just End' the Ukrainian Conflict Immediately? globalresearch.ca At some point, the unfortunate Ukrainian people will simply have to get rid of NATO occupation and form an independent government that would come to an agreement with Russia and finally end the conflict. | The only way for them to …

Eileen Kinch (2025-02-05). Pope Francis' autobiography: A sustained, loving look at the real. anabaptistworld.org When I was a freshman at a Jesuit high school in Los Angeles, my English composition teacher drummed into us the importance of unity, emphasis and coherence. Pope Francis' new memoir, Hope: The Autobiography (Penguin/Viking), ghost-written by Carlo Musso, strikes me as a luminous example of these skills. What keeps jumping out is the extraordinary …

Global Research News (2025-02-05). Selected Articles: Confucius, DeepSeek, and Why China Would Win a War with the United States. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca By I think the Western media has been overwhelmingly biased against China, a bias that stretches …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-02-05). ALBA Stands Against Trump. libya360.wordpress.com Pablo Meriguet ALBA-TCP leaders at the Heads of State summit in December 2024. Photo: ALBA-TCP "We must remain united for the defense of our peoples" The meeting proposed a stronger defense of deported migrants, their reintegration to their countries of origin, and the expansion of joint strategies to face the onslaught from foreign powers. During…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-02-05). Krynky: Very British Military Cataclysm. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg In November 2024, previously US-funded Ukrainska Pravda published a little-noticed investigation, documenting in frequently disquieting detail the catastrophic failure of Kiev's long-running effort to capture the village of Krynky in Russian-controlled Kherson, October 2023 — June 2024. That it was to all intents and purposes a British operation, from deranged inception to miserable conclusion, was perhaps the most shocking…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-02-05). Trump is Criminalizing All of Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Tamara Pearson Image by Tamara Pearson From preparing to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay, to labeling cartels "terrorist organizations," Trump has been using both language and policies to frame Latin American countries and Latinx migrants in the US, as criminal. Painting the entire region as a source of danger, as the enemy, rather than as…

John W. Whitehead (2025-02-05). Sleepwalking Into Tyranny: How Power Is Silently Being Seized. globalresearch.ca " How something is …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-02-05). Ex-assessor do Gabinete de Zelensky admite derrota ucraniana. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, nem mesmo as figuras públicas ucranianas acreditam mais em qualquer possibilidade de vitória para o regime de Kiev. Tanto a trágica situaàßà£o militar das foràßas ucranianas no campo de batalha como o cenário geopolítico global està£o a fazer com …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-02-05). O primeiro-ministro eslovaco Robert Fico tornou-se alvo prioritário do Ocidente e de Kiev. globalresearch.ca Na Eslováquia, grupos políticos desestabilizadores atuam de forma cada vez mais agressiva contra o governo local legítimo. Protestos antidemocráticos, vandalismo e destruiàßà£o do patrimà¥nio histórico està£o a ocorrer, enquanto organizaàßàµes pró-ucranianas e pró-UE tentam provocar uma espécie de "Maidan Eslovaco". …

Nicolas Hulscher (2025-02-05). BREAKING: Sixth Study Confirms Negative Efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA Injections. globalresearch.ca The study titled, Abstract | Background: | Monovalent COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant were introduced in September …

Peter Certo (2025-02-05). In OtherWords: February 5, 2025. otherwords.org Under pressure from the administration, many federal agencies have canceled their Black History Month celebrations this year. | As But…

Peter Certo (2025-02-05). Why Politicians Keep Blaming DEI for Disasters, Even When It's Laughably Untrue. otherwords.org

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2025-02-05). The US Government of Donald Trump Is Oligarchic, Dysfunctional and Disruptive to the Global Economy. globalresearch.ca Never before has such a flurry of dictatorial presidential decrees come from the Oval Office, some in violation of existing laws adopted by the US Congress and of the US constitutional system of checks and balances…

Reality Books (2025-02-05). The CO2 Hoax, ChatGPT, and God. Disinformation Tools of the Technocracy. globalresearch.ca In the book I also …

Scott Ritter (2025-02-05). Bringing Out the Dead. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca When societies lie about death, the deception leads to the collapse of the very cause they purport to support. | Accounting for the dead is one of society's most important functions—it brings closure to the cycle of life, creating a sense …

The Global Research Team (2025-02-05). Global Research Needs Your Support. globalresearch.ca In an era of online censorship, consistent attacks against www.globalresearch.ca have occurred, which prevent organic traffic from freely accessing our website. | This essentially necessitates an urgent call for help from you, our dear readers. While we strive to remain an …

Tracey L. Rogers (2025-02-05). Black History Is Every Day, With or Without the White House. otherwords.org It's a trend that's been Books by predominantly Black authors are

A a (2025-02-05). Dai, Donald, è solo un gioco! Un commento sull'attacco di Trump ai BRICS. strategic-culture.su Donald Trump imbocca la via della guerra commerciale attaccando la moneta BRICS, ma le regole del gioco internazionale non sono più quelle dettate dagli Stati Uniti. | Segue nostro Le regole del gioco sono cambiate | Non c'è dubbio: un inizio coi fiocchi. Di quanto aveva promesso in campagna elettorale, il Potus finora ha mantenuto solo quanto aveva predisposto per accomodarsi comodamente alla Casa Bianca: pulizia fra i dirigenti dell'i…

A a (2025-02-05). La crisi dei reclutamenti nelle forze armate Usa solleva il velo su una società in pezzi. strategic-culture.su

Aseel Saleh (2025-02-05). From Al Qaeda to president of Syria: the rise of Ahmad Al-Shara'a. peoplesdispatch.org After the fall of Al-Assad, the US swiftly removed Ahmad Al-Shara'a from its terrorist list, paving the way for him to become Syria's new president.

Alon Pinkas (2025-02-05). Impractical, incomprehensible, illegal: Trump traps Netanyahu and sows chaos with U.S. takeover plan for Gaza. haaretz.com Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip that includes the relocation of 2 million Palestinians is not logical or viable. Whether it's an imperialist tantrum or an actual 'out of the box' initiative, there is really no way to endorse, refute or examine it…

Staff (2025-02-05). Gallant says hostage deal was ready in summer, less murderers would have been released. haaretz.com In an interview with Yedioth Ahronoth and News Channel 12, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said over 100 prisoners serving life sentences to be exchanged for the hostages have been added since the deal was on the table over a year ago and also discussed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strong initial objection to strike in Lebanon…

Ofer Aderet (2025-02-05). 'The latest craze in Tel Aviv': Haaretz reports on the espresso trend, 70 years ago. haaretz.com 'Espressomania!': Espresso machines revolutionized many aspects of Tel Avivian life, becoming a new easy way of earning a living, changing conservative establishments and offering a whole new experience to coffee lovers…

Noa Shpigel (2025-02-05). Right-wing Israeli politicians celebrate Trump's calls for U.S. intervention in Gaza. haaretz.com Ministers and party leaders of Israel's right wing issued enthusiastic statements following Trump's proposal that the U.S. take control of the Gaza Strip. Some members of the left also responded positively, but said the most important issue was continuing with the deal to return the hostages…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-05). 'Delivering lasting peace' or 'new levels of illegality'? U.S. reacts to Trump's Gaza plan. haaretz.com On Tuesday, President Trump announced his plan for the U.S. to assume control of Gaza as the Palestinians are taken in by countries with 'humanitarian hearts.' This 'isn't just extreme — it's completely detached from reality,' the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America said…

Ravit Hecht (2025-02-05). Netanyahu's real mission in Washington will be keeping all the balls in the air. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's supreme goal isn't to solve problems or make decisions, but to continue buying time, one day at a time – yet a major clash with his coalition partners seems inevitable and unsolvable…

Staff (2025-02-05). Palestinian President Abbas on Trump's Gaza plan: 'Severe violation of int'l law'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at suspicious vehicles ‚ñ WEST BANK: Dozens attack Palestinian village; Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-05). From hostages to U.S. takeover: Trump moved the Gaza goalposts and gifted Netanyahu a political lifeline. haaretz.com Instead of pressuring Netanyahu to see through the cease-fire deal and secure the release of the remaining hostages, Trump gave him something – no matter how unfeasible or unrealistic – that he can dangle in front of his far-right coalition partners…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-05). Trump, in shock announcement, says U.S. will take over Gaza after permanently displacing Palestinians. haaretz.com The U.S. President unveiled his plan at a White House press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who immediately endorsed the plan, saying 'Trump is taking it to a much higher level'…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-05). Trump, flanked by Netanyahu, backs permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. haaretz.com U.S. president says Jordan, Egypt and other countries should take in Gazans: 'Why would they want to return? It's been one of the meanest, toughest places on earth'…

Kavitha Chekuru, Drop Site. (2025-02-05). Columbia Students Sue University For Attacks On Pro-Palestine Activism. popularresistance.org Three students from Columbia University filed a lawsuit on Monday morning against the school administration for their suspensions related to their pro-Palestine activism on campus. Among the claims in the complaint, the students state that the university violated its own policies during the disciplinary process, that the university targeted the students for their views, and that it violated New York's landlord tenant laws when it evicted the students from university housing. | "The university just pulled out all the roadblocks and threw out its rule book in an attempt to punish and silence the plaintiffs however…

Rayhan Uddin, Middle East Eye. (2025-02-05). ICJ President 'Plagiarised 32 Percent Of Pro-Israel Dissenting Opinion'. popularresistance.org Fresh allegations have emerged of Julia Sebutinde, acting president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), appearing to plagiarise large sections of her dissenting opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestine. | Last month, Sebutinde, who arguably holds the most prestigious judicial position, was accused of directly lifting sentences almost word for word in her dissenting opinion written on 19 July. | A study seen by Middle East Eye compiled by Majd Abuamer, a Palestinian researcher at the Doha Institute, for an upcoming book by US scholar Norman Finkelstein has now alleged that "at least 32 percent of Sebut…

John Perry, Consortium News. (2025-02-05). Panama Tries Compromise; US Says It's Not Enough. popularresistance.org After intense pressure by the U.S. on Panama to return possession of its canal to Washington because the Trump administration thinks China is threatening it, the Central American nation on Sunday sought a compromise by announcing it would study whether or not to renew contracts with a Chinese company managing two ports on the waterway and would withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative. | The announcement was made by Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Panama City.

Sharon Kelly, DeSmog. (2025-02-05). Finger-Pointing Over Funding Freeze May Lead Trump To Drop DOGE Lawyer. popularresistance.org The recent federal funding freeze spurred immediate finger-pointing inside the Trump administration, with anonymous sources telling major news outlets that attorney Mark Paoletta was responsible for drafting the infamous memo that briefly paused trillions in federal funds. Paoletta, newly returned as the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) general counsel, is connected to a wide range of powerful figures on the right, including multiple conservative Supreme Court justices, the organizers of Project 2025, and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Eric Blanc, Labor Politics. (2025-02-05). How Philly Whole Foods Workers Beat Bezos. popularresistance.org Can labor sustain its forward momentum under Trump? The first big test came last Monday, when Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted on whether to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Many in the labor movement were expecting a loss, since MAGA is now in office and since management — headed by Trump's new billionaire buddy Jeff Bezos — went scorched earth against the nascent union effort. But a multiracial crew of young, self-organized, left-leaning workers proved the skeptics wrong, as so often has been the case since 2021.

Sarah Anderson, Inequality. (2025-02-05). Eight Ways States Can Fight Inequality And Build Worker Power. popularresistance.org With each passing day, we're seeing more signs of our federal government becoming on oligarchy that puts the economic interests of the ultra-rich above the needs of ordinary Americans. In the face of this billionaire takeover in Washington, state governments need to step up and fight for the working class. Here are eight ways states can combat inequality and support economic justice. | President Trump's administration and right-wing judges are expected to repeal or block many of President Biden's new labor protections, including safeguards against working in extreme heat, broader overtime pay coverage, and new or…

Tallis Boerne Marcus, People's Dispatch. (2025-02-05). 50,000 Jobs, Social Programs, And Medical Centers. popularresistance.org As the Trump administration intensifies its threats of mass deportations, Latin American nations are bracing for the impact. Mexico's response, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has largely flown under the radar, despite its measured and humanitarian-focused approach. While the Mexican government has made it clear that there's no need to panic just yet, Sheinbaum's administration is well-prepared to face the challenges ahead. | In the week from January 20-26, there were 4,094 people deported to Mexico, the vast majority Mexican. However, Sheinbaum made it clear this number alone isn't out-of-the-ordinary. "[The…

The Sirius Report (2025-02-05). Are Gold and Silver markets signalling the end of the WW2 financial system? — Part one. thesiriusreport.com We assess why recent developments in gold and silver markets could be indicative that we are reaching a point in time where major changes in the Western financial system could be upon us. This is part one of a two-part episode.

The Independent (2025-02-05). Government seeks another tax waiver for Bujagali. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has tabled before Parliament, the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that seeks to extend the tax exemption to Bujagali Hydro Power Project up to 30 June 2025. The bill presented by State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 seeks to amend section 21 …

The Independent (2025-02-05). EBOLA: More than 100 contacts of patient under isolation in Mbale. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 contacts of a patient who succumbed to the deadly Sudan Ebola virus are under isolation in Mbale City. Last week, the Ministry of Health declared an Ebola outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse from Mbale, who was working at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, succumbed …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Uganda's $70m Cardiac Hospital to be heartbeat of training. independent.co.ug Heart Institute Breaks Ground for Construction of 250 Bed Capacity Facility üü°10 floors (4 Basement levels) üü° 3 fully equipped operating theatres üü° 2 Catheterization Labs üü° 40 ICU beds üü° 210 regular beds üü° Specialized Teaching Hospital Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Uganda has started building a state-of-the-art cardiac center of excellence at …

The Independent (2025-02-05). AG seeks Chief Justice's guidance on implementing decision on military trials. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy seeking guidance on the implementation of the Supreme Court decision that banned the trial of Civilians in the General Court Martial. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Kiwanuka indicated that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will work closely with the …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Kyagulanyi renews call for release of political prisoners. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has renewed his call for the immediate release of all political prisoners following last week's Supreme Court ruling. The highest court of Uganda on Friday nullified all ongoing prosecutions of civilians in the General Court Martial …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Gov't fails to present update on long detentions without trial. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has been directed to present before Parliament, a statement on prolonged pre-trial detention within a week. Government was expected to present the statement to the House on Tuesday, 04 February 2025. The statement was supposed to provide clarity on reports that some …

The Independent (2025-02-05). 25 contacts of Ebola patients traced in Jinja city. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Health Educator of Jinja City, Sayyid Kalume, has confirmed that 25 contacts of the two Ebola patients identified last week have been traced. The majority of these contacts are family members and neighbors of the patients, who were isolated after testing positive for the Ebola virus. The …

The Independent (2025-02-05). üü©His Highness Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88. independent.co.ug Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | His Highness the Aga Khan is dead. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV died "peacefully surrounded by his family" in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday February 4, Kenya's Nation reported this morning. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini was the 49th hereditary spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and the founder of …

_____ (2025-02-05). 2 Cambodian journalists detained over cyberscam torture video. ucanews.com

Rhoda Wilson (2025-02-05). Dismantling of USAID by Trump and Musk is a critical blow to globalism. expose-news.com Alexander Dugin views the dismantling of USAID as a significant blow to globalism. He says it is comparable to the Soviet Union's abolition of the Communist International ("Comintern"), an international organisation to …

Abdullah Jallow (2025-02-05). Never prolong argumentation, time is precious. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "The most hated of men in the sight of Allah is the one who is most quarrelsome". Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A warning against …

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Inbound tourists to Beijing up 50% during Chinese New Year holiday. ecns.cn Beijing welcomed 91,000 inbound tourists during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, marking a year-on-year increase of 51.9 percent, with the tourism revenue from inbound visitors reaching 930 million yuan (about $129.54 million), up by 52 percent year on year, according to Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's Lijiang satellite station achieves 99.7 pct success rate in data reception. ecns.cn Located in Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Lijiang Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station (RSGS) has received data from satellites in the resource, environment, and disaster reduction series.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's Spring Festival box office hits record high of 10 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's box office revenue during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday hit record high of 10 billion yuan (about $1.37 billion) as of 1: 29 p.m. on Wednesday, according to data from online platforms.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's total service trade surpasses $1 trillion for the first time. ecns.cn China's total service trade surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, setting a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Eileen Gu withdraws from Harbin Asian Winter Games due to injuries. ecns.cn Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu announced on Tuesday that she will withdraw from the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in northeast China's Harbin from Feb. 7 to 14.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Thailand cuts power, fuel, internet at Thai-Myanmar border to combat crimes. ecns.cn According to a decision of the Thailand's government, the country has cut electricity, fuel supply, and internet services to five areas in Myanmar along the Thai-Myanmar border starting from 9: 00 a.m. on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Museum honoring Cristiano Ronaldo to make debut in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Asia's first Cristiano Ronaldo Life (CR7) Museum will open in July 2025 at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, local organizers announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China welcomes influx of foreign visitors during Spring Festival. ecns.cn According to the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday, 958,000 inbound and outbound visitors crossed the border during the Spring Festival, up 22.9 percent from the same period last year.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China to slap export controls on 25 rare metals. ecns.cn China will impose export controls on 25 rare metal products and related technologies starting from Tuesday, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the General Administration of Customs.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's leisure economy booms during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn The eight-day Spring Festival holiday from Jan 28 to Feb 4 saw a booming leisure and entertainment market in China.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Beijing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Fudan University unveils 5.0T MRI scanner for advanced cancer diagnosis. ecns.cn A new generation of full-body ultra-high-field 5.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, dubbed the "human microscope", was launched at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China sets new box office, audience records during 2025 Spring Festival season. ecns.cn China's box office revenue during the 8-day-long Spring Festival holiday reached a record 9.51 billion yuan, with nationwide movie attendance hitting an all-time high of 187 million people, setting new records for the Spring Festival season.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China sees 20.9% drop in criminal cases in Spring Festival. ecns.cn China maintained overall social stability and good public order during the 2025 Spring Festival holidays. As of Tuesday, criminal cases fell by 20.9 percent, while public security incidents declined by 14.3 percent year-on-year.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). U.S. Postal Service suspends intl packages from mainland, HKSAR. ecns.cn The U.S. Postal Service announced on Tuesday local time that it will temporarily suspend international package acceptance of inbound parcels from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue. ecns.cn The just concluded Spring Festival holiday — from Jan 28 to Feb 4 — recorded a tourism boom with both the visitor number and tourism-related revenue seeing remarkable growth.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). 'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation. ecns.cn With mascots greeting visitors, and sports venues primed for action, the "Ice City" of Harbin is all dressed up and ready to be a warm and generous host of the 9th Asian Winter Games.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Cool tech will power Games' icebreaker. ecns.cn With a combination of Chinese culture and local Heilongjiang flavor presented in a thrilling high-tech way, the opening ceremony of the Harbin Asian Winter Games promises to dazzle with a cool celebration of sporting feats and continental unity.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas. ecns.cn Combining history, technology and local features, Harbin's abundant winter sports venues, with their well-drilled operational staff, have set a dazzling stage upon which Asia's elite winter sports talent can shine.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Spring Festival celebrated in Paris. ecns.cn People watch a lion dance performance to celebrate the Spring Festival on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, Feb. 2, 2025.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). A glimpse of main media center for 9th Asian Winter Games>. ecns.cn Located in the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the MMC consists of the Main Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC).The MPC comprises press conference room, online news center, and workrooms of the media.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China sees travel surge as Spring Festival holiday concludes. ecns.cn China's railways transported 16.454 million passengers on Feb. 3, a record high for the Spring Festival travel rush. On Feb. 4, the last day of the holiday, an estimate of 16.9 million passengers trips are expected, and an additional 2,196 passenger trains are planned to meet this demand.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's annual trade in services exceeds 1 trillion USD. ecns.cn China's annual trade in services exceeded 1 trillion U.S. dollars for the first time last year, demonstrating significant potential for further growth.

tvbrics (2025-02-05). South Africa sees 5.1% rise in international tourist arrivals in 2024. tvbrics.com Arrivals from Zimbabwe rose by 3.6 per cent to 2,183,26…

María Candela (2025-02-05). El día que partió en dos la historia venezolana (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu El 4 de febrero es catalogado como el día en que la historia de Venezuela se partió en dos, el día que un joven militar, entonces el Teniente Coronel Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, dirigió un alzamiento cívico militar contra el Gobierno entreguista de Carlos Andrés Pérez y junto a un grupo de hombres dignos, alzó la voz de Bolívar para salvar la dignidad de la Patria.

María Candela (2025-02-05). Cuba rechaza frases de Rubio y subraya que no es una amenaza. radiohc.cu El nuevo secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, utiliza su responsabilidad como tribuna para, entre otros desplantes, arremeter contra Nicaragua, Venezuela y Cuba.

María Candela (2025-02-05). Intercambia Asociación Hermanos Saiz con jóvenes del Oriente de Cuba (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 5 feb (RHC) La Dirección Nacional de la Asociación Hermanos Saiz inició una jornada de intercambios con jóvenes creadores del Oriente del país, que se extenderá hasta el venidero 11 de febrero, informa su Presidente, Yasel Toledo Garnache.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Palestina cierra filas contra plan de Trump sobre Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El gobierno, los partidos y personalidades palestinas, encabezadas por su presidente Mahmoud Abbas, rechazaron hoy en duros términos los planes del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, de apoderarse de Gaza y expulsar a sus habitantes.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Sesiona en Venezuela segunda jornada del V Congreso del PSUV. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) La segunda jornada de la plenaria extraordinaria del V Congreso del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV) sesionará hoy con la presentación del órgano rector que conducirá el proceso para elegir los candidatos a sufragios de abril.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Progresismo chileno en busca de candidatura presidencial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) Los partidos progresistas y de izquierda de la coalición de gobierno en Chile siguen hoy en busca de una figura capaz de generar consensos para lanzarla como candidata a la presidencia en las elecciones de noviembre.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Cancillería de China condena política hostil de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) China expresó hoy su oposición y rechazo a la política hostil de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, recrudecida en los últimos días con nuevas medidas de la administración norteamericana.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Si la información es clave, hay que exigir que las entidades la tributen. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) Como institución rectora de la estadística oficial, la Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información (ONEI) resulta clave para el desarrollo del país, concepto ratificado en la reunión de balance anual de este organismo, desarrollada en el Palacio de la Revolución, encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Brigada Médica de Cuba en Zimbabwe firme frente a la agresión de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) La XIV Brigada Médica de Cuba en Zimbabwe reiteró hoy el apoyo a la denuncia mundial contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo y la agresión de Estados Unidos a la isla, tras la toma de posesión del presidente Donald Trump.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-02-05). Agradece To Lam a Cuba afecto especial por Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El agradecimiento del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), To Lam, a Cuba por su afecto especial hacia la nación indochina encuentra hoy en Hanoi amplia repercusión en medios nacionales de prensa.

Abdullah Jallow (2025-02-05). A harmful behaviour observed in numerous nations across history. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] said: ŸàŸéŸÑŸéŸÇŸéÿØ€° ÿµŸéÿ±ŸëŸéŸÅ€°ŸÜŸéÿß ŸÅŸêŸâ ŸáŸéŸÄŸ∞ÿ∞Ÿéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ŸÇŸèÿ±€°ÿ°Ÿéÿߟܟê…

AJE (2025-02-05). Trump says US will 'own' Gaza and 'level the site'. indybay.org As part of his campaign of ethnic cleansing of Palestine, "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too," Trump has said.

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-02-05). Deputies opposed to raising the retirement age in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Deputies of the Labor and Health Commission rejected raising the retirement age in Panama by three years as part of the debate of a bill on the Social Security Fund (CSS).

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-02-05). Haiti attends 156th WHO session. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Minister of Public Health and Population, Bertrand Sinal, is participating in the 156th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), to be held in Geneva until February 11.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Gaza transformed into rubble-strewn wasteland after Israeli bombardment. aljazeera.com Infrastructure in Gaza, including roads, water and electricity, is left in ruins by Israeli attacks.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Donald Trump announces US aims for Gaza during Netanyahu's visit. aljazeera.com The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Fears, anguish and frustration in a northern UK town hit by racist riots. aljazeera.com Middlesbrough, which has witnessed several episodes of discriminatory violence, is far from healed, say residents.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Is South Africa 'confiscating land', targeting some groups as Trump claims? aljazeera.com US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what's the truth of the matter?>

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte. aljazeera.com Lawmakers vote to send articles of impeachment against Duterte to the Senate for trial.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,077. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88. aljazeera.com Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Trump says US will 'take over' and 'own' Gaza in redevelopment plan. aljazeera.com US president claims development plan could turn enclave into 'the Riviera of the Middle East'.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas. aljazeera.com Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). What Donald Trump said about his plans to 'take over' Gaza. aljazeera.com Transcript from his news conference with Netanyahu where the US president unveiled his plans.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Trump announces plan for US takeover of Gaza. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump says he wants the US to 'take over' and 'own' Gaza to redevelop the territory.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Trump doubles down on US 'ownership' of Gaza. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping Gaza.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). US protesters outraged by Trump's Gaza plan during Netanyahu visit. aljazeera.com Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US 'taking over' Gaza. aljazeera.com Watch the full press conference with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

aljazeera (2025-02-05). Injured Cummins set to miss Australia's ICC Champions Trophy bid. aljazeera.com Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury, personal reasons.

Amali Wedagedara (2025-02-05). Budget 2025: Adjusting and adapting inside IMF prison. cadtm.org

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-02-05). China to expand ties with EU despite international complexity. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) China today highlighted its relations with the European Union (EU) and expressed its willingness to expand bilateral cooperation in multiple fields to provide more stability and certainty to the world.

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-02-05). Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, Cuba says. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today rejected the claims of the new US administration over Gaza and defended the sovereignty of the coastal enclave and the Palestinian people.

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-02-05). To Lam thanks Cuba for its special affection for Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The gratitude of the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV), To Lam, to Cuba for its special affection towards this Indochinese nation finds here today wide repercussion in national media.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-02-05). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org

Angela (2025-02-05). Friday 2/7: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org

Angela (2025-02-05). Friday 2/7: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org

Angela (2025-02-05). Friday 2/7: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Angela (2025-02-05). Saturday 2/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "A State of Passion" indybay.org

Bay Area Cuba Solidarity Network (2025-02-05). Saturday 2/15: The Cuban Five Victory—Its Significance Ten Years Later. indybay.org 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110 (Eric Quezada Center for Culture & Politics)…

Bob Topper (2025-02-05). Is This the End of Liberal Democracy? counterpunch.org America is a liberal democracy. Its greatest blessing is freedom, the right to live and act in accordance with one's conscience. This freedom unleashes boundless energy and creativity, and, along with other western nations, liberal democracies have advanced at an astonishing pace, far surpassing autocratic and theocratic nations by every measure, especially quality of life.

Cameron Harrison (2025-02-05). King Soopers workers authorize unfair labor practice strike. peoplesworld.org DENVER, Co.—Starting on Thursday, approximately 10,000 unionized grocery store workers at 77 King Soopers locations across Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties, as well as in Boulder and Louisville, will walk off the job in an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. The decision comes after workers, represented by United Food and Commercial Workers …

Catherine ABSALOM (2025-02-05). European Union trade with Israel's illegal settlements: Letter by 163 NGOs and trade unions to President von der Leyen. fidh.org

Charles Rotter (2025-02-05). The "Collapsing Gulf Stream" Scare is Back—Again. wattsupwiththat.com This wouldn't be so bad if they admitted the uncertainty. Instead, the article plays a game of "it's probably not happening, but it totally could!" For instance, the IPCC says they have "medium confidence" that AMOC will not collapse this century. But some other scientists say, well, maybe it could! As one of them warns, we "maybe need to be worried".

Charles Rotter (2025-02-05). Labour's GB Energy "A Gimmick" wattsupwiththat.com Excellent stuff from Kathryn Porter as usual!

Cynthia Papermaster (2025-02-05). Wednesday 2/5: Arrest Netanyahu for War Crimes! Shut Guantanamo prison now! indybay.org Berkeley City Hall, 2180 Milvia St., Berkeley…

Daniel Borgstrom (2025-02-05). SUSPENDING BOARD MEMBERS AT KPFA IN A CLOSED SESSION. indybay.org Two elected members were suspended from the KPFA Local Station Board (LSB) in a closed door session on November 16, 2024. It was a "show trial" that was not for show, not to be seen or even whispered about — a skeleton for the board's closet, and an insult to the "free speech radio" spirit of KPFA.

Dave DeCamp (2025-02-05). President Trump Signs Order To Reinstate 'Maximum Pressure' on Iran. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to reinstate a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran. "Maximum pressure" refers to the Iran policy of the previous Trump administration, which involved withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, imposing crippling sanctions on the Islamic Republic, and assassinating Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. President Biden essentially continued …

Dave DeCamp (2025-02-05). Trump Says the US Will 'Take Over' the Gaza Strip. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Tuesday that the US would "take over" the Gaza Strip, a surprise announcement he made while speaking with reporters at the White House during a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too. We'll own …

David Bacon (2025-02-05). Trump's executive orders — the return of Cold War repression. peoplesworld.org In 1950, Nevada Democratic Senator Pat McCarran said he wanted to save the United States from communism and "Jewish interests." His solution was passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, known as the McCarran Walter Act (MWA), and its complement, the Internal Security Act of 1950 (also known, confusingly, as the McCarran Act). …

David Rosen (2025-02-05). The Porn Wars: Round #2. counterpunch.org The moralistic Christian right have achieved significant political power through Donald Trump's presidency, the Republican control of both Houses of Congress, and a conservative majority of Judges on the Supreme Court. Together, they are promoting a new, second-round of the modern porn wars that, like the earlier round that lasted from the mid-1940s thru mid-50s, focuses on

Dean Baker (2025-02-05). Canada and Mexico Under Attack: The China Solution. counterpunch.org For reasons that obviously have nothing to do with reality, Donald Trump has decided to renege on the trade deal he negotiated five years ago and start a trade war with Canada and Mexico. He wants to tax most of imports from these countries at a 25 percent rate, with the exception of Canadian oil,

Democracy Now! (2025-02-05). Democracy Now! 2025-02-05 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, February 5, 2025…

DikelediM (2025-02-05). Sustainability of community media is of vital importance – Morolong. sanews.gov.za Sustainability of community media is of vital importance – Morolong | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has urged policymakers, businesses, and civil society to work together to secure the future of community media, by providing the necessary support and resources. | Morolong delivered a keynote address at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Community Media Consultative Forum at the Khayelitsha Thusong Centre, on Tuesday. | The Forum aimed to bring government, community media, industry partners, and regulatory bodies together, to reflect on community media's contributions in th…

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Fujian's Spring Festival gala boosts cross-Strait tourism. ecns.cn During the Spring Festival holiday, southeast China's Fujian Province hosted events such as the 2025 Cross-Strait Spring Festival Fireworks Gala and the 23rd Mawei-Matsu Lantern Festival Celebration. People from both sides of the Taiwan Strait celebrated the Year of the Snake together, boosting the recovery of Fujian-Taiwan tourism.

EDWIN (2025-02-05). Former State Security Minister granted R5 000 bail in corruption case. sanews.gov.za Former State Security Minister granted R5 000 bail in corruption case | Former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo has been granted R5 000 bail, following his arrest for alleged corruption. | Bongo (47) made a brief appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, after his arrest in the morning of the same day. | Bongo is accused of offering a bribe to evidence leader in Parliament's Eskom inquiry, Ntuthuzelo Vanara, in 2017, and also contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 ("PRECCA"). | He is being re-tried after he was acquitted by former Western Cape Judge P…

Elsadig Elsheikh (2025-02-05). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |

Evalyn Penrose (2025-02-05). The safety of Black Americans is not the #1 priority for Akron, Ohio. liberationnews.org If safety is truly a priority, it must include Black Akronites.

Gabisile (2025-02-05). Economic growth, job creation expected to take centre stage in President's SONA. sanews.gov.za Economic growth, job creation expected to take centre stage in President's SONA | Economic growth, service delivery, infrastructural development, and job creation are some of the key issues that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address in his highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for Thursday, 6 February 2025. | Professor Dirk Kotze from the University of South Africa's (Unisa) Department of Political Sciences, noted that economic growth will take centre stage in the President's speech. | "I think first of all, what President Ramaphosa will focus on is, as always, on the economic…

Guest Blogger (2025-02-05). Deficiencies in Dominion's offshore wind permits. wattsupwiththat.com CFACT has already criticized several offshore wind permitting cases for being inadequate due to the omission of important issues, making them incomplete. Some of the worst cases are listed below. Although Dominion was not the subject of all of these criticisms, they are undoubtedly affected by them. Plus Dominion permits were the focus of many of these criticisms going back more than two years.

Gur Megiddo (2025-02-05). The IDF commander and Land of Israel antiques dealer behind a tragic operation in Lebanon. haaretz.com Col. (res) Yoav Yarom rose through the army ranks despite losing a leg in combat. Over the years his hobby of collecting ancient coins became a profession. In November 2024, in Lebanon, his love of history and his military career got entangled, and ended with the deaths of a scholar and a soldier…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-02-05). Colombian gov't strengthens protection of leaders, peace signatories. plenglish.com Bogota, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government took measures on Wednesday to strengthen security in the territories, improve the response to Early Warnings for violent situations issued by the Ombudsman's Office, and protect the lives of peace signatories.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-02-05). Palestine closes ranks against Trump's Gaza plan. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian government, parties, and prominent figures, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, rejected on Wednesday in the strongest terms US President Donald Trump's plans to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its inhabitants elsewhere.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-02-05). Russian FM welcomes Trump's remarks on Ukraine and NATO. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed on Wednesday a remark from US President Donald Trump who said that intending to integrate Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a mistake.

indybay (2025-02-05). Wednesday 2/5: Protest Trump/MAGA Fascism! indybay.org Downtown Berkeley BART…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-02-05). Central and southern Chile under intense heat alert. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Meteored website called today on people to take preventive measures against a heat wave that will affect central and southern Chile from Friday to Sunday, with temperatures of more than 37 degrees Celsius.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-02-05). China to expand ties with EU in the face of complex context. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) China today highlighted its relations with the European Union (EU) and expressed its readiness to expand bilateral cooperation on multiple fields to provide more stability and certainty to the world.

Kathleen Wallace (2025-02-05). A Government Led by Bathtub Stranglers. counterpunch.org No, the emails aren't from a Nigerian prince, but whoever is writing them seems to use the same style, cajoling and repetition. The sad thing is, these aren't from some poor guy in an internet cafe circa the 2000s, no—these emails have been pummeling the inboxes of federal workers from their own government. These workers

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2025-02-05). Trump floors supporters with US 'own' and 'rebuild' Gaza plan. responsiblestatecraft.org

Labor Video Project (2025-02-05). E.Palestine Residents Press Conf On 2nd Anniversary Of Norfolk Southern Derailment & Vance. indybay.org On the 2nd anniversary of the East Palestine Norfolk Southern derailment, residents held a press conference to demand healthcare, funds to move out of their contaminate homes and justice…

Ljubica Vlahoviƒá (2025-02-05). Student Protests in Serbia, Largest in the History of the Republic. counterpunch.org What kind of times are they, when A talk about trees is almost a crime Because it implies silence about so many horrors? —Brecht The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) was a state born in the anti-fascist struggle during the Second World War — conceived in 1943, formulated and shaped in 1945, with many

Mark Gruenberg (2025-02-05). Thousands mass at Treasury Department to demand end to Musk coup. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—A mass protest, which grew in just over an hour from one hundred people to thousands stretching over three city blocks in downtown D.C., decried multibillionaire Elon Musk's takeover of the Department of the Treasury and his grabbing of the personal information of millions of Americans. The demonstrators, organized by the Working Families Party and …

Mat Nashed (2025-02-05). A thousand days of Israeli impunity, still no justice for Shireen Abu Akleh. indybay.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-02-05). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-02-05). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org

MDORE (2025-02-05). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org

Melvin Goodman (2025-02-05). Trump: Leader of the Fascist World? counterpunch.org FASCISM: Fascism is a populist political philosophy that exalts the nation and often race above the individual. It is associated with a centralized autocratic government and a far-right authoritarian and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a authoritarian leader. Fascist movements emphasize extreme nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of the "dear leader" and the nation over the individual.

Michelle Ellner, Melissa Garriga (2025-02-05). Renaming The Gulf of Mexico Is an Imperialist Power Grab. counterpunch.org Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" isn't just another absurd stunt or another example of his outlandish behavior. It signals a much deeper, more troubling agenda that seeks to erase historical identity and assert imperial domination over a region already suffering under a long history of interventionist policies.

Misión Verdad (2025-02-05). Trump Administration Amends Narrative of Venezuelan Threat. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Feb 4, 2025 | The meeting between President Donald Trump's special envoy, Richard Grenell, and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suggests a considerable change in the relationship, at least circumstantially, between the governments of the two countries. | At the very least, this can be deduced from the recent statements of Elliott Abrams, who was the former special envoy of the Republicans for Venezuela during the first Trump presidency. Abrams, a hawk of the old guard of the US establishment who played a stellar role in the failed actions of "regime" change against Venezuela, alongside Jo…

NEO (2025-02-05). President to deliver first SONA of the seventh administration. sanews.gov.za President to deliver first SONA of the seventh administration | In just a few hours, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) which will provide a country roadmap charting the way forward for the country in what one could call a mixed bag of domestic and global circumstances. | | Thursday night will mark the first SONA to be delivered under the seventh administration's Government of National Unity (GNU) following the outcomes of the historic 29 May 2024 elections. | | And while the faces of government Ministers has changed with every administration, the SONA, held every year si…

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee San Jose (2025-02-05). Sunday 2/16: 45th Annual SJ Day of Remembrance – EO 9066 Japanese-Americans Incarceration Camps WWII. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex – gym/assembly room | 640 North 5th St. | San Jose, CA 95112…

noreply (2025-02-05). RUK/ROK At Work. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com This is why not having real AD, which neither 404 nor any NATO country have, concentrating oneself in predeployment areas, is not a good idea as 516 Battalion of Special Forces of the 1st Independent Brigade of VSU learned the hard way in Sumy Oblast. Good hit at ammo depot. Up to 130 personnel KIAs, 23 armored vehicles, special automobiles–15 and 10 trucks. All goners. RUK/RUK–Recon Strike/Frappe Complex. Recon and targeting from drones, satellites, recon units, EW etc. Sensor fusion at its best, after that–firing solution and off Mr. Iskander goes. The power of the stand-off, SMART hypersonic munitions. Now…

Oleg Yasinsky (2025-02-05). The Gravediggers of Memory. orinocotribune.com Oleg Yasinksy — Feb 1, 2025 | "We are very happy for the United States, which liberated our country and helped us become a democracy again," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with CNN a few days ago. Meanwhile, Poland was celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz by the Red Army, an event attended by representatives of Germany, Austria, Ukraine, and others, while Russia was not invited. This is how the current "democracies," that the US often turns some countries into, function. | Beyond the scandalous and profane speech of the political lea…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-02-05). President Maduro Celebrates Success of the First National Popular Consultation 2025. orinocotribune.com The Minister for Communes and Social Movements, àÅngel Prado, also referred to the consultation as an "extraordinary and reuniting moment," where the commitment of the people to the future of the country was evident. | This Monday, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, began the broadcast of his program Maduro Live de Repente, where he addressed various topics of national interest. The live broadcast is available on VTV Channel 8 and on the Dailymotion platform. | During the program, the head of state highlighted the success of the First National Popular Consultation 2025, h…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-02-05). Trump Says 'Israel' Is Small When Asked About West Bank Annexation. orinocotribune.com US President Donald Trump explains that "Israel" is a "small country" when asked if he would back its efforts to annex the West Bank. | US President "I'm not going to talk about that. It certainly is a small, it's a small country in terms of land," Trump responded when asked about his st…

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). Aga Khan: Royal, Billionaire, Philanthropist. plusnews.ug In the death of the 49th Aga Khan, Uganda and East Africa have lost a man who presided over one of the largest and most diversified business conglomerates. With a net worth of more than 13 billion dollars globally and among the 15 wealthiest royals in the world, according to Forbes, the man born Prince …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). BoU UGX 60bn Heist: Accountant General, Eight Others Arrested. plusnews.ug The Accountant General Lawerence Semakula and eight others have been arrested following the disappearance of $17M (UGX60B) from the Bank of Uganda (BOU). Money mysteriously disappeared from BOU in September 2024 and ended up in foreign accounts in The United Kingdom (UK) and Asian countries such as Japan. Since then, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). Cairo Bank Official Convicted for Aiding UGX 200M Loan Fraud. plusnews.ug The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has convicted a credit official for assisting a client in fraudulently obtaining a 200 million shilling loan from Cairo Bank. On Wednesday, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi found 43-year-old Specioza Nassuna, a resident of Tega Zone in Nabbingo Sub County, guilty of conspiring with Robert Kisolo, a businessman from Bulamu Village …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). FDC Endorses Aganaga for Kawempe North By-Election. plusnews.ug The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kawempe has unanimously endorsed music artist Sadat Mukiibi, alias Khalifa Aganaga, as their candidate for the Kawempe North constituency by-election. The FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo says that since the constituency fell vacant, party leaders have been searching for a suitable candidate. "When a constituency falls vacant, leaders begin …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). Hunger Drives Karamoja Street Children to Mining Sites in Tapac. plusnews.ug Hunger has pushed an increasing number of street children to mining sites in Tapac Sub County, Moroto District, as they struggle to survive. An estimated 30 children, aged between 8 and 15, are now engaged in mining activities during the day before returning to the streets of Losaite, Kosiroi, and Napawacokon trading centers in the evening. …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). Police Constable Remanded Over Manslaughter. plusnews.ug The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Police Constable Griffin Ampamize to Luzira Prison on manslaughter charges after he allegedly discharged a bullet that killed a man at King's Plaza near Container Village. Ampamize, who is attached to Tuba Police Post under Kira Road Police Station, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi on Tuesday …

Our Reporter (2025-02-05). Winnie Byanyima Petitions Court for Dr. Besigye's Release. plusnews.ug Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has petitioned the High Criminal Division of the High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale. In the application filed on Wednesday, Byanyima is seeking orders requiring the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Prisons—the only listed respondents—to produce …

Pablo Meriguet (2025-02-05). Trump to establish a concentration camp for refugees in the Darién. indybay.org One of the most important actors in the protests against Rubio's visit was SUNTRACS (Unified National Union of Workers of the Construction and Similar Industries), an organization with more than 40,000 members. Its leader, Saúl Méndez, explained that despite President Mulino's seemingly sovereign statements, his government has demonstrated a submissive stance toward US interests and has not disclosed everything discussed in the meeting: "A refugee concentration camp is going to be created in the Darién. It is a [covert] gringo military base where US warplanes can land…to attack other Latin American peoples.

Patrick Bond (2025-02-05). Pitfalls of resource-national consciousness. cadtm.org

Peter Lownds (2025-02-05). 'Banzeiro àíkà≤tó: The Amazon as the Center of the World': A review essay. peoplesworld.org I've contributed English translations of articles about the ongoing Amazonian debacle from Brazilian media sources like ISA (Instituto Socioambiental) and Folha de Sà£o Paulo to People's World since 2020. One of the first articles I translated was written by Eliane Brum, whose newest book, under review here, is Banzeiro àíkà≤tó: The Amazon as the Center …

Pressenza New York (2025-02-05). Will The Election Bring A New Dawn To Kosovo. pressenza.com In any fair and free national election in Kosovo, most electorates hope that a new chapter will dawn and bring a better prospect for growth, prosperity, and security. Given the current political atmosphere in Kosovo, the public seems conflicted; a relative majority want to see Kurti back at the helm, but they also want more concrete progress on an array of domestic issues and tangible headway in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. How much of this will be realized will have to await the result of the elections, when the public will see which party will form a coalition government that will be responsive to the public's n…

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). #IR46: How Iran developed and mastered bioastronautical and human space program. presstv.ir Iranian space program has been steadily progressing, not only with the frequent launch of communications and observation satellites but also through its human spaceflight program.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Saudi Arabia says no normalization with Israel without Palestinian state. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia says it will not normalize relations with the Israeli regime without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran to Trump: Another maximum pressure, another defeat for Washington. presstv.ir Iran asserts that another round of the "maximum pressure" policy on the part of the United States will only lead to another defeat.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump takeover threat. presstv.ir Greenland's parliament bans political parties from receiving contributions "from foreign or anonymous contributors" over potential interference in upcoming elections.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Leader appoints Hezbollah chief as his representative in Lebanon. presstv.ir The Leader names the Hezbollah secretary general as his representative in Lebanon.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Israel ratchets up aggression on Tulkarm, Jenin in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir The Israeli forces violently raid various neighborhoods and cause widespread destruction of infrastructure in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Leader pardons 3,000 convicts on eve of Revolution anniversary. presstv.ir The Leader has authorized the full or partial pardoning of over 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Trump's 'Gaza takeover' plan rejected by US allies; sparks global outrage. presstv.ir European allies of the US, as well as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China and Russia say they all commitment to a two-state solution.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). #IR46: How Iran built its robust and resilient energy industry amid sanctions. presstv.ir Once heavily reliant on foreign technology, Iran defied external pressures, sanctions and embargoes to build a robust energy industry after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). World must respect Palestinians' desire to stay in Gaza: UN envoy. presstv.ir The Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour says world leaders should respect the Palestinians' desire to remain in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran's upgraded Bavar-373 missile system flashes in war game. presstv.ir Iran has showcased its advanced, upgraded domestically-made Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System, demonstrating its effective integration with the S-300 in destroying designated targets.

Rachel Richardson, Lauren Markham (2025-02-05). Thursday 2/27: Poet Rachel Richardson and Author Lauren Markham to Present Their New Books. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…

Ramzy Baroud (2025-02-05). Examining Trump's Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza. indybay.org Trump and his new government of pro-Israel extremists must realize that the Middle East of today is different from the one that rushed to normalize relations with Israel during his first term. He claimed to have spoken with Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and that they had agreed to transfer the population of Gaza to their own countries—a demand that was forcefully rejected by both countries throughout the Israeli genocide in the Strip, which began on October 7, 2023. Answering a question from a reporter, he said, "They will do it. They will do it. They're going to…

Raúl Romero (2025-02-05). Trump and the Crisis of U.S. Hegemony. indybay.org The crisis of US hegemony has caused it to show its true face: what it always has been and wanted to hide. This crisis is a preamble to the dark scenarios we are about to witness. The rise of the new extreme right-wingers all over the world also opens up the possibility of the intensification of inter-imperialist wars. In this scenario, the anti-capitalist forces are called to open horizons of possibility. Mexico and Latin America will play a central role in the resistance and in the creation of alternatives. It is time to believe and create the future today.

Redazione Milano (2025-02-05). February 6,2025: Neither forget nor forgive. Freedom of movement! pressenza.com World day of action against the border death regime and to demand truth,justice, and reparations for migration victims and their families.: | On February 6,2024, a major transnational mobilization marked the 10th anniversary of Commemor-Action. On February 6, 2025, we aim to further amplify this mobilization in support of the families of those who have died or disappeared during migration. | On February 6, 2014, more than 200 people departed from the Moroccan coast and attempted to swim to the Tarajal beach in the Spanish colonial enclave of Ceuta. To prevent them from reaching "Spanish soil," the Guardia…

Reddit r (2025-02-05). Wednesday 2/5: Reject Project 2025. indybay.org 333 Santana Row #1015 | San Jose, CA 95128…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2025-02-05). ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 04.02.2025. indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2025-02-05). Palestina: Visibilizar el sufrimiento de las mujeres y su grito de justicia histórica. indybay.org

Rodney Coates (2025-02-05). Why Trump's Tariffs Can't Solve America's Fentanyl Crisis. counterpunch.org Americans consume more illicit drugs per capita than anyone else in the world; about 6% of the U.S. population uses them regularly. One such drug, fentanyl — a synthetic opioid that's 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine — is the leading reason U.S. overdose deaths have surged in recent years. While the rate

Rudolf Hickel, Klaus Holzkamp (2025-02-05). Plural economy. Alternative economics. indybay.org Heterodox, alternative theory formation. is unavoidable simply because today's monetary policy cannot explain the lack of inflation in the face of massive excess liquidity. Trump's claim "we're ripped off by every country" is patently ridiculous since the US dollar has been the global currency for the last century.

South China Morning Post (2025-02-05). American prisoners could soon be bound for El Salvador's jails. indybay.org "He has offered to house in his jails dangerous American criminals in custody in our country, including those with US citizenship and legal residency," Rubio told reporters. "No country's ever made an offer of friendship such as this."

Tamara Pearson (2025-02-05). Control and Worse: Trump is Criminalizing All of Latin America. counterpunch.org

Ted Snider (2025-02-05). North Korean soldiers in Russia: Were they ever there? responsiblestatecraft.org

The Independent (2025-02-05). Cairo Bank official convicted for aiding shs200 million loan fraud. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has convicted a credit official for assisting a client in fraudulently obtaining a 200 million shilling loan from Cairo Bank. On Wednesday, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi found 43-year-old Specioza Nassuna, a resident of Tega Zone in Nabbingo Sub County, guilty of conspiring with Robert …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Mass burials begin in Goma following deadly M23 insurgency. independent.co.ug Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The process of burying victims killed during the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel insurgency in Goma, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has commenced. According to a report released late last week by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and partner organizations, at …

The Independent (2025-02-05). UDB-funded medical supplies company dispatches its first consignment of HIV and Malaria testing kits. independent.co.ug The investment from Uganda Development Bank supported MHS in acquiring capital-intensive equipment and purchase of raw materials. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Microhaem Scientific (MHS), a Ugandan medical supplies company funded by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has dispatched its first consignment of locally manufactured diagnostic kits to the Government of Uganda through the …

The Independent (2025-02-05). WHO welcomes Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The ongoing Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda is an achievement in the fight against the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. In a statement posted on its website late Monday, the WHO said the trial, which began with contacts of the index Ebola case in the country, aims …

The Independent (2025-02-05). Winnie Byanyima petitions court for release of Dr. Besigye. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has petitioned the High Criminal Division of the High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale. In the application filed on Wednesday, Byanyima is seeking orders requiring the Attorney General and the Commissioner …

The Media Line Staff (2025-02-05). US Approves Nearly $1 Billion in Military Sales to Egypt. themedialine.org

thecommunists (2025-02-05). Divided we beg — Unite union demands expanded military production. thecommunists.org The recent comments by Unite general secretary Sharon Graham begging prime minister Keir Starmer to expand military production show yet again the limitations of trade unionism and the true role of the union leaders in Britain today. The likes of Ms Graham sell themselves on the idea that they are either above politics or wish …

Todd Miller (2025-02-05). The Mass Deportation Handoff, Biden to Trump. counterpunch.org

Trita Parsi (2025-02-05). Trump stuns: Top Iranians 'do not want…a nuclear weapon'. responsiblestatecraft.org Most headlines today will rightfully focus on Donald Trump's shocking declaration that the United States is going to take over Gaza. America has committed countless mistakes in the Middle East, some of which Trump has been far more willing to acknowledge than other American presidents. But none will be as cataclysmic — and as contrary to U.S. interest — as committing American troops to taking over Gaza while pushing 1.7 million Palestinians from their land into Jordan and Egypt. | Trump's declaration is an example of a rejection of conventional thinking gone wrong. But only an hour earlier, Trump…

tvbrics (2025-02-05). UAE wins 44 medals at Sharjah International Para Athletics Championship. tvbrics.com UAE para-athletes claimed 13 gold, 16 silver, and 15 bronze medals across various events…

Victor Grossman (2025-02-05). USA, Israel and Germany. counterpunch.org 2025 started off with many a bang. A new premier in France and soon in Canada, a new coalition in Austria, new presidents in Georgia and Moldova despite protest rallies, a re-elected president in Belarus (with no protest rallies), a resigned premier in Serbia and a deposed president in South Korea, amidst giant rallies. Most

Vigil4Gaza (2025-02-05). Protest Targets South Bay Chevron Stations. indybay.org Demonstrators took a message to gas stations in the San Francisco Bay Area's south bay on February 2nd. They decorated a dozen cars at an initial gathering point in Mountain View, then drove in an attention grabbing caravan to several corporate-owned Chevron stations.

Yorgos Mitralias (2025-02-05). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2025-02-05). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Experts slam U.S.' reason for tariff hike. ecns.cn China has made relentless efforts and gained significant achievements in its combat against fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and the United States has no grounds for using the fentanyl issue to justify tariff hikes.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). More tweaks ahead for property policy. ecns.cn Policy fine-tuning in real estate may be necessary in 2025 for China to more effectively address debt risks facing developers, a crucial link in ensuring a steady economic recovery and preventing systemic financial risks.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Quality of study tours to be improved. ecns.cn The development of study tours is being pushed as a priority by the government as it expects to raise the quality of such offerings to the public.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Russian ties, skiing resort help Jilin locales prosper. ecns.cn The city has established seven national-level and 11 provincial-level ice and snow specialty schools.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China's Spring Festival holiday spending shows strong momentum. ecns.cn Many Chinese people have been packing their bags to embark on returning journeys on Tuesday, the last day of the eight-day Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). PLA Air Force conducts routine patrol over Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the airspace over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the theater command said.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). China slams U.S. tariffs tied to fentanyl, calls move baseless. ecns.cn China has made relentless efforts and gained significant achievements in its combat against fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and it's groundless for the United States to use the fentanyl issue to justify tariff hikes.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Leaders of tech world rush to adopt DeepSeek's latest AI models. ecns.cn China's technology giant Tencent Cloud's TI platform announced on Tuesday the adoption of advanced DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) models, making it easier for developers to access DeepSeek.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Thailand plans power cuts to curb trafficking. ecns.cn Thailand has announced plans to cut off internet, electricity and fuel supplies to five locations in Myanmar suspected of harboring scam operations, starting 9 am on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Over 2.3 billion trips made during 8-day Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn During the 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28 – February 4, 2025), over 2.3 billion passenger trips were made across regions in China.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Enthusiasm grows for learning while on vacation. ecns.cn During this winter vacation, many students from across the country beat a path to the Baling River Guizhou Bridge Technology Museum in Anshun city of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Travel surge caps end of Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is experiencing a major post-holiday travel surge following the conclusion of the weeklong Spring Festival holiday on Tuesday, with transportation authorities implementing extensive measures to ensure a smooth journey for millions of returning travelers.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Chinese athletes claim first victory at Asian Winter Games. ecns.cn Chinese duo Wang Zhiyu and Han Yu defeated their Kazakh rivals 11-5 in the mixed doubles round-robin match of curling at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 on Tuesday, securing the first victory for the Chinese delegation at the event.

ecns.cn (2025-02-05). Ice and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi. ecns.cn The Guangwu International Ski Resort at the foot of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province has become a popular destination among skiing enthusiasts this winter, as growing numbers of Chinese people embrace ice and snow activities.

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2025-02-05). CovertAction Bulletin: USAID Should Be Shut Down — For Real. covertactionmagazine.com Over the weekend and early into this week, Elon Musk's so-called DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, effectively shut down the US Agency for International Development on a temporary basis. Musk, Donald Trump and their lackeys attacked USAID because they claim it's a "viper's nest of radical-left [m]arxists who hate America," to quote a Musk post on X, saying it's a corrupt organization that promotes so-called DEI across the world and is used to waste money…

Staff (2025-02-05). Envía tu foto por el Día del Amor y la Amistad. cubadebate.cu Desde La Tira de los Lectores te invitamos a enviarnos tu foto por el Día del Amor y la Amistad al correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com. Incluye en el cuerpo del correo una breve descripción de la imagen y quiénes aparecen en ella. Publicaremos una selección de fotografías el próximo domingo en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales.

Staff (2025-02-05). Prótesis de cadera: Ciencia y voluntad "hecho en Cuba" cubadebate.cu El doctor Roberto Balmaseda Manent muestra con orgullo la prótesis parcial de cadera fruto de su ingenio y el de un equipo que le siguió en el desafío de crear y materializar este aditamento, cada vez más necesario en la ortopedia cubana. El objeto que ahora tiene entre sus manos es capaz de suplir partes de la articulación de la cadera que han sido dañadas y aliviar el dolor que ello provoca, pero es más que eso. Es la demostración de que con empeño y trabajo conjunto, los sueños más desafiantes pueden concretarse en la virtud de la utilidad.

Staff (2025-02-05). Gobierno norteamericano difunde primeras imágenes de migrantes deportados a Guantánamo (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Estados Unidos publicó este martes las primeras imágenes de migrantes trasladados a la Base Naval de Guantánamo, en Cuba, como parte de la política migratoria implementada por el presidente Donald Trump.

Staff (2025-02-05). La realidad del cambio climático: Destacado científico declara "muerto" el límite de 2 ∞C. cubadebate.cu El objetivo a largo plazo de mantener el calentamiento global por debajo de +2 ∞C en comparación con el periodo preindustrial, el límite máximo fijado por el Acuerdo de París, está "muerto", afirmó este martes un destacado climatólogo estadounidense.

Staff (2025-02-05). Trump anuncia que Estados Unidos "se apoderará" de Gaza (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó este martes durante su reunión con el primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, que Washington "se apoderará" de la Franja de Gaza.

The Independent (2025-02-05). Low turnout, Ebola and Mpox concerns shape 1st day of 2025 academic year. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As schools officially opened their doors for the 2025 academic year, Uganda's education landscape faced significant challenges on the first day. While most schools began the term as scheduled, a few defiant institutions ignored the national school calendar and opened a week earlier. However, the most notable concern on …

Dean Stuart (2025-02-05). Saturday 2/22: Author Dean Stuart to Launch his Debut Graphic Novel "Cassi and the House of Memories" indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…

Editor (2025-02-05). What caused the plane crash? Not DEI! workers.org No one should be surprised any time Trump exposes himself as the vile, disgusting, ultraright-wing bigot that he is. Still, it's almost impossible not to be outraged. A case in point is the Jan. 29 plane crash near the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). With absolutely zero evidence, Trump immediately blamed . . . |

guest author (2025-02-05). Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá. workers.org Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá, 2 de febrero de 2025. Las declaraciones, amenazas y mentiras que han precedido el viaje del secretario de Estado norteamericano, Marco Rubio, a Panamá, son claramente lesivas a la dignidad de nuestra nación y su soberanía. Si nuestro país tuviera un gobierno digno y . . . |

John Catalinotto (2025-02-05). Massive PRIDE day in Argentina. workers.org When Argentina's fascist-minded President Javier Milei made an anti-diversity and homophobic speech at the Davos, Switzerland, economic meeting recently, Argentina's LGBTQIA+ movement decided to strike back. They did so Feb. 1, calling an ad hoc Pride Day and making it also anti-fascist. Anti-fascist Pride Day in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Feb. . . . |

Juan M. Garcia (2025-02-05). Foreign participation highlighted at 33rd Book Fair in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) South Africa, as guest country of honor, will have a large participation in the 33rd International Book Fair Havana 2025, scheduled from February 13 to 23, and more than 40 nations will be represented here.

Juan M. Garcia (2025-02-05). New Cuban cigar presented in Switzerland. plenglish.com A press release from the company, distributed in Havana on Tuesday, commented on the novelty, which is a world exclusive for the world of Premium or hand-rolled cigars. | The message states that Habanos, S.A., together with Intertabak AG, the exclusive distributor of these products in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, celebrated the global presentation of Ramón Allones Absolutos Edición Limitada 2024 (ring gauge or diameter of 49 by 156 millimeters long), in the Halle 7 hall in Basel. | It was a unique evening with live music, exclusive tastings and surprises for participants, the press release added. | The ceremon…

LULAC (2025-02-05). Tuesday 2/4: Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire Community Conversation. indybay.org Castroville Japanese School House, 11199 Geil St, Castroville…

Minnie Bruce Pratt (2025-02-05). Black History Month: 'Stayed on freedom'. workers.org The following article first appeared in Workers World on Feb. 6, 2019. It was written in response to attacks levied against Black History Month as part of Donald Trump's MAGA agenda during his first term. Minnie Bruce Pratt, a managing editor of Workers World newspaper, poet and lesbian activist who . . . |

newarab (2025-02-05). Defiance in south Lebanon grows stronger with marches of return. newarab.com

newarab (2025-02-05). Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88. newarab.com

newarab (2025-02-05). Egyptian political figures call for Alaa Abdel Fattah's release. newarab.com

newarab (2025-02-05). Kuwait's emir orders limited cabinet reshuffle. newarab.com Kuwaiti Emir Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah has ordered a limited cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, according to state news agency KUNA. | The changes include appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah as Minister of Defence and modifying Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud al-Sabah's role to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. | Sheikh Fahad al-Sabah previously held the positions of First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior. | The newly appointed Defence Minister Abdullah al-Sabah has taken the constitutional oath, KUNA reported. | The emiri decree instructs the cab…

newarab (2025-02-05). Libya's UN Mission forms panel to resolve election deadlock. newarab.com The A political process to resolve more than a decade of

newarab (2025-02-05). Pakistan signs agreement to defer $1.2 billion payment for oil. newarab.com Pakistan's state-run television showed the signing ceremony live ahead of a delegation of the fund led by its CEO, Sultan Bin Abdul Rehman Al Marshad, called on Prime Minister Shar…

newarab (2025-02-05). Qatar to support Lebanon after formation of new government. newarab.com

newarab (2025-02-05). Sudan rebels say army attacks group's positions in south. newarab.com

newarab (2025-02-05). Trial of man in Salman Rushdie stabbing set to begin. newarab.com The trial of the man charged with attempting to murder the novelist Hadi Matar, 26, can be seen in cellphone videos rushing the stage at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York in August, 2022, as Rushdie was being introduced to the audience. | Rushdie, 77, was

Otis Grotewohl (2025-02-05). Trump's bully tariffs spark pushbacks. workers.org President Donald Trump signed orders Feb. 1 imposing 25% trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on socialist China. The three countries have been the largest U.S. trading partners for decades. Even economists who supported Trump fear this action. The Feb. 3 Wall Street Journal wrote that they were . . . |

Phil Pasquini (2025-02-05). Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback in Central Asia and Beyond. indybay.org With the world awash in countless power-hungry cloud-computing and AI data centers, crypto mining farms, growing fleets of electrical vehicles, new all-electric homes and commercial buildings, existing power generation capacity and distribution grids globally are experiencing overloads and power supply shortages. Central Asia is on the cusp of creating Nucler Power Stations to meet that need…

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran Army kicks off main phase of 'Eqtedar 1403' air defense drill. presstv.ir The second stage of "Eqtedar 1403" air defense drill has kicked off in the southwestern part of Iran.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Resistance won media war against Israel during Gaza genocide: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the resistance front has won the war of narratives during the Gaza genocide.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Civil rights groups, trade unions demand EU halt business with Israel. presstv.ir A coalition of over 160 civil society groups, NGOs, and trade unions have urged the European Commission to ban business and trade with Israel.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Martyred Palestinian professor Alareer laid to rest in eastern Gaza City. presstv.ir The body of renowned Palestinian academic Refaat Alareer has been transferred to, and laid to rest in, the Bin Marwan Cemetery in eastern Gaza City.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Jenin heading in 'catastrophic direction,' UNRWA warns. presstv.ir UNRWA has warned that conditions in the historic refugee camp of Jenin are deteriorating amid Israel's ruthless aggression in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Sweden school shooting kills about 10 people, local media say. presstv.ir About 10 people have been killed in a school shooting in the central Swedish city of Orebro.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Hamas says talks on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire deal have started. presstv.ir Hamas says talks on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal have started with international mediators in the Qatari capital, Doha.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Hezbollah condemns Australia's blacklisting of Shiekh Naim Qassem. presstv.ir Hezbollah has condemned Australia's "unjust decision" to impose sanctions on the movement's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran to sign $17 billion South Pars pressure boost contracts. presstv.ir Iran is set to sign seven major contracts worth 17 billion dollars to boost gas pressure at the South Pars field.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Hamas calls Trump's Gaza remarks 'racist'. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from the besieged Gaza Strip has drawn strong reactions from resistance groups inside the blockaded territory.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). EU urged to impose bans on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir More than 160 NGOs and trade unions call on the European Commission to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). FBI agents probing Jan. 6 riot sue Trump's Justice Dept. as retaliation fears grow. presstv.ir Two groups of FBI agents sue the Justice Department over efforts to target employees involved in Trump-related Capitol attack in 2021.

tn.ai (2025-02-05). Iran Eyes Closer Interaction with Tajikistan on Regional Issues. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called for constant and close consultations with Tajikistan considering the significance and sensitivity of the ongoing developments in the region.

tn.ai (2025-02-05). Energy Shortage An Opportunity to Promote Efficiency: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the challenges posed by the imbalance in energy resources may turn into opportunities to establish efficient consumption patterns with the cooperation of citizens and officials.

WSWS (2025-02-05). Australian state government deepens attack on public sector mental health care. wsws.org Labor is exacerbating the already catastrophic state of public sector mental health care, attacking long-established treatment standards and boosting private hospital coffers.

WSWS (2025-02-05). What next in the fight against the far-right Alternative for Germany? wsws.org The Christian Democrats have vividly demonstrated that they will not be dissuaded from embracing the Alternative for Germany (AfD), neither by mass protests nor by isolated critical voices within their own ranks.

WSWS (2025-02-05). Ohio nurse charged with involuntary manslaughter for patient who went missing. wsws.org One of the primary issues new nurses face once they are allowed to work independently is managing a heavy workload and time management.

WSWS (2025-02-05). Senate committee clears the way for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his planned assault on public health. wsws.org Once confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy—the most visible, outspoken, and influential anti-vaccination, anti-science quack during the COVID-19 pandemic—will oversee the nation's public health agencies.

WSWS (2025-02-05). China hits back at US tariffs. wsws.org The Chinese response has been described as "muted" and "measured" as Beijing hopes that it may receive concessions after the suspension of the tariffs against Mexico and Canada.

WSWS (2025-02-05). 67th Annual Grammys reward mediocrity and backwardness. wsws.org Amid the glamor and triviality, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan's call for a livable wage and healthcare for artists provided an energizing dose of social reality.

WSWS (2025-02-05). New Zealand's Daily Blog attacks Socialist Equality Group over Wuhan lab lie. wsws.org The blog's anti-China propaganda and hysterical attack on the Trotskyist movement are part of the political establishment's lurch to the right and alignment with US imperialism.

WSWS (2025-02-05). Australian cricket commentator sacked for noting mass deaths in Gaza. wsws.org Zionists ludicrously claimed that hearing Peter Lalor's voice as he commentated Test cricket would make them feel "unsafe."

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Mohammed Deif's wife unravels secretive life of the iconic Hamas 'shadow commander'. presstv.ir Wife of martyred al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif speaks about the husband, father and an iconic resistance commander he was, unraveling different aspects of his personality.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran will defend its peaceful nuclear program 'with all its might': Leader's aide. presstv.ir A senior political advisor to the Leader says Iran will use all its strength to defend its nuclear program.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iranian naval flotilla docks at UAE's Sharjah. presstv.ir An Iranian naval flotilla, comprising four vessels, has docked at the United Arab Emirates.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). Iran to sign $17 bln South Pars pressure boost contracts. presstv.ir Iran is set to sign seven major contracts worth 17 billion dollars to boost gas pressure at the South Pars field.

presstv.ir (2025-02-05). US pulls out of UN human rights council, cancels funding to UNRWA. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA,…

Ahmed Adel (2025-02-04). US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg Says Ukraine Should Hold Elections in 2025. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said that elections should be organized in Ukraine. This is another message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Washington will no longer sign him blank checks and fund his …

Anand Naidoo (2025-02-04). The Heat: U.S. Immigration. america.cgtn.com

Andrew Korybko (2025-02-04). Trump's Interest in Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals. $10-12 Trillion. Will it Backfire on Zelensky? globalresearch.ca Trump's

Editors (2025-02-04). Labor's Partisans: A Dissent Anthology. dissentmagazine.org A collection of Dissent's writing on the union movement is out now. Subscribe today to get a free copy.

Jonathan M. Katz (2025-02-04). "The Worst of the Worst" dissentmagazine.org Guantánamo represents a place beyond the reach of morality and the law, where America's most dangerous enemies can be thrown, never to be seen again.

Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. (2025-02-04). President Trump and Peace in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca Our new president's policies for the Middle East, are, I'm sorry to say, a disaster for those of us who support a non-interventionist foreign policy. | A war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for over a year. A …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-02-04). Kiev enviando esquizofrênicos para a linha de frente. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev está a tomar medidas desesperadas para continuar a abastecer as suas fileiras no campo de batalha. Já ficando sem recursos humanos para combates pesados, o exército ucraniano comeàßa a recrutar pessoas que nà£o deveriam lutar, incluindo …

Mike Stone (2025-02-04). Where's the "Virus?" Missing Since: Forever. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in March 2023.] | "No virus has been obtained in an absoutely pure state. Not even the washed granules of vaccine virus can be accepted as representing only virus. Therefore it is impossible to say that …

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2025-02-04). Personality Cult in Politics. globalresearch.ca "Neither of us cares a straw of popularity. Let me cite one proof of this: such was my aversion to the personality cult [orig. Personenkultus] that at the time of the International, when plagued by numerous moves …

Staff (2025-02-04). Headlines for February 4, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Suspends Trade War with Canada & Mexico; China Hits U.S. with Retaliatory Tariffs, Democrats Protest Outside USAID Headquarters as Trump Seeks to Dismantle Agency, Federal Judge Extends Injunction on Federal Spending Freeze, Trump Administration Freezes Work of Consumer Protection Agency as Elon Musk "Deletes" Free IRS Tax Preparation Software, Trump Administration Deactivates Famine Early Warning System Network, M23 Insurgents Declare "Humanitarian" Ceasefire in Eastern DRC After Bloody Seizure of Goma, Trump Says "No Guarantees" Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold Ahead of Netanya…

Staff (2025-02-04). Trump-Bukele Alliance Grows as El Salvador Offers to Imprison U.S. Citizens & Deported Migrants. democracynow.org As Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Latin America on his first foreign trip in his new post, we look at the Trump administration's policy orientation toward the right-wing government of El Salvador and the left-wing government of Guatemala with journalist Roman Gressier. Rubio is visiting both countries during his trip, which is expected to cement Trump's ties to Salvadoran strongman enthusiast Nayib Bukele and to the conservative opposition in Guatemala. Rubio's top agenda items are anti-immigration enforcement and U.S. competition with China.

Staff (2025-02-04). "Fascism Is at the Door": Trump Threatens to Deport Pro-Palestinian International Student Protesters. democracynow.org An executive order that purports to combat antisemitism on university campuses is likely to chill free speech and target students for pro-Palestine, antiwar and anti-racist views. The order, signed by President Trump, threatens to deport noncitizen college students and other international visitors who take part in protests considered antisemitic under a broad and contested definition of the term. Though the order gives them new teeth, these threats of deportation are not new, as our guest Momodou Taal, a doctoral student at Cornell University who was threatened with deportation last year, can attest. While public…

Staff (2025-02-04). Trump's Mass Detention Plan for Guantánamo Harkens Back to U.S. Detention of Haitian Asylum Seekers. democracynow.org Before Guantánamo became what it's known for — the "forever prison in the war on terror" — its "ambiguous sovereignty" as a U.S. military base was long utilized to incarcerate Caribbean asylum seekers to the U.S. We speak to scholar Miriam Pensack, who researches the history of Guantánamo, in light of President Trump's recent proposal to once again imprison asylum seekers at the base's prison complex. Pensack says that existing racist anti-migration policies in the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic's detention and deportations of people with Ha…

Staff (2025-02-04). "Troubling": Panama Agrees to Anti-Migrant Collaboration After Trump Threatens to Retake Canal. democracynow.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Latin America on his first foreign trip in his new post. One of his stops is Panama, where President Trump has threatened to invade and take over control of the critical trade route of the Panama Canal in response to its growing ties to China. It is a deeply unpopular proposition in Panama, seen as a "reversion to the mid-20th century imperial encroachment that Panama so intentionally confronted over the course of the Canal transition." It is also, "on a logistical level," essentially "impossible," according to Panama City-based schola…

Tim Huber (2025-02-04). Fearfully, wonderfully made. anabaptistworld.org I grew up in an Irish Catholic family with seven children, a typically large brood for that era. My oldest brother, Kevin, was born in 1955 with spina bifida, a severe spinal disorder.

A A (2025-02-04). A estrada para o caos — uma guerra global de balanàßas de pagamentos. strategic-culture.su A década de 1940 viu uma série de filmes com Bing Crosby e Bob Hope, comeàßando com o Road to Singapore em 1940. O enredo era sempre semelhante. Bing e Bob, dois vigaristas de fala rápida ou parceiros de canàßàµes e danàßas, encontravam-se numa situaàßà£o difícil num qualquer país, e Bing saía dela vendendo Bob como escravo (Marrocos em 1942, onde Bing promete comprá-lo de volta) ou entregando-o para ser sacrificado numa qualquer cerimónia pagà£, e assim por diante. Bob alinha sempre no plano, e há sempre um final feliz de Hollywood em que escapam juntos – com Bing a fica…

A A (2025-02-04). La política energética de chihuahua: es un gas, gas, gas. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-02-04). Trump turn is bad news for West Asia. strategic-culture.su by M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | On February 4, the international community will get to see President Don…

A A (2025-02-04). La Russia si rivolge all'ASEAN nella sua politica di "guardare verso Oriente" strategic-culture.su Di fronte ai mutamenti geopolitici globali, la Russia ha intensificato il suo orientamento verso l'Asia, rafforzando i legami con l'ASEAN. Dalla diplomazia all'economia, passando per il turismo, Mosca e il Sud-Est asiatico consolidano una cooperazione sempre più rilevante. | Segue nostro Sin dall'inizio di questo secolo, sotto la leadership di Vladimir Putin, la Russia ha dato particolare importanza alle relazioni con l'Asia. Questa poli…

A A (2025-02-04). Death penalty in the United States and Europe. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-02-04). Ireland's Israeli Embassy closure — Is Mossad now preparing a False Flag in Dublin? strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-02-04). Come on, Donald, it's just a game! A comment on Trump's attack to BRICS. strategic-culture.su

IMEMC News (2025-02-04). UN: Over 90% of Gaza Schools Destroyed in 471-Day Long Israeli Assault. imemc.org The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Farida Shaheed, stated Monday that "more than 90% of schools in Gaza were completely or partially destroyed and are no longer fit for use" during Israel's genocidal war against the entire civilian population of Gaza. The schools in Gaza were subjected to repeated attacks even …

Ali Salam (2025-02-04). Updated: Palestinian Killed, 2 Israeli Soldiers Killed, 8 Injured, Near Tubas. imemc.org | A Palestinian man and two Israeli soldiers were killed and eight others injured, at dawn Tuesday, after an exchange of fire near the Tayasir military roadblock, northeast of Tubas in the northeastern part of the West Bank. | This operation comes at a time when the Israeli military continues its siege on the Al-Far'a refugee camp and the town of Tammun, southwest and south of Tubas, for the third consecutive day.

Ali Salam (2025-02-04). Israeli Forces Abduct 12 Palestinians in Jerusalem and Ramallah. imemc.org | On Monday, Israeli forces abducted several Palestinian young men in the Shu'fat refugee camp, northeast of occupied Jerusalem, and abducted a child in Silwad town, northeast of Ramallah in the central West Bank. | Israeli forces arrested several Palestinians, on Monday, after invading the Shu'fat refugee camp, northeast of occupied Jerusalem.

IMEMC News (2025-02-04). Israel Continues Offensive In Tulkarem. imemc.org On Monday, the Israeli army continued the offensive in Tulkarem, Tulkarem refugee camp, and surrounding areas, shooting a child and causing further extensive damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure. Media sources said undercover Israeli soldiers stormed the house of the Al-Husari family in the Thannaba suburb, interrogated those inside amid gunfire around the house, before …

Robert S. Becker (2025-02-04). MAGA the destroyer in full demolition mode, misreading 'success' not as bridges built but bridges smashed. nationofchange.org Trump is now like the lone gunslinger, thinking his aim perfect enough to win by emptying six-guns in the first two minutes.

Ruth Milka (2025-02-04). Trump administration orders USDA and Forest Service to remove climate change references, suppressing critical public data. nationofchange.org The systematic erasure of climate change information from government websites threatens scientific transparency, public safety, and environmental policy.

Jordan Atwood (2025-02-04). Gaza death toll nears 62,000 as thousands of missing presumed dead. nationofchange.org As cease-fire talks continue, mass graves and bodies buried under rubble reveal the full scale of Israel's U.S.-backed assault on Gaza.

Amy Goodman (2025-02-04). Is Elon Musk staging a coup? Unelected billionaire seizes control at Treasury Dept. & other agencies. nationofchange.org Warning: Could Musk be laying the groundwork for major tax cuts Republicans have promised that will disproportionately benefit corporations and wealthy people like him.

Aseel Saleh (2025-02-04). Two Israeli soldiers killed, eight injured in surprise shooting attack in northern West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org At least The attacker, wearing a green vest similar to the uniform of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), IOF aggr…

Pablo Meriguet (2025-02-04). "He is declaring war on the Panamanian people": unions respond to Rubio's visit. peoplesdispatch.org US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Panama on February 1, to personally "negotiate" with Panamanian President José Mulino on the impositions that the Trump administration is demanding from the Central American country. | It seems that the main objective of Rubio's visit was Rubio has said that China's influence in Pana…

Peoples Dispatch (2025-02-04). Netanyahu meets with Trump in Washington in first head of state visit. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli Prime Minister and wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington, DC on February 3, making yet another visit to the US capital—this time to meet with newly-elected President Donald Trump. Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump during his second term, a fact which the Israeli leader says is "telling". | "I think it's a testimony to the strength of the Israeli-American alliance. It's also a testimony to the strength of our personal friendship," Netanyahu said in a During Trump's first ter…

Jyotsna Singh (2025-02-04). Delhi's healthcare crisis: a wake-up call ahead of elections. peoplesdispatch.org As Delhi gears up for the Assembly elections on February 5, 2025, the city's healthcare system stands at a crossroads. The release of the People's Health Manifesto by Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA) Delhi is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted inequalities in access to healthcare in the state. This manifesto has been developed with the help of partners and through extensive consultations with health experts, grassroots organizations, trade unions, and community groups. It lays out the urgent need for political parties to take healthcare seriously in their election agendas. | Delhi is one of India's wealthiest states,…

Abdul Rahman (2025-02-04). China responds to Trump's trade war by imposing retaliatory tariffs and restrictions on exports. peoplesdispatch.org Following Trump's imposition of a 10% additional tariff on Chinese imports, China filed a complaint in the WTO and levied its own tariffs and restrictions in retaliation.

Tallis Boerne Marcus (2025-02-04). 50,000 jobs, social programs, and medical centers: Mexico's response to Trump's deportation threats. peoplesdispatch.org

Abdul Rahman (2025-02-04). Iran warns any attack on its nuclear facilities will lead to regional war. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has repeatedly threatened to target Iran's nuclear facilities with US support, while successive US administrations have expressed desires of regime change in the country…

Peoples Dispatch (2025-02-04). Following dialogue between leaders, Trump's Mexico and Canada tariffs delayed by one month. peoplesdispatch.org Trump's looming 25% tariffs against Mexican and Canadian imports have been delayed by one month. On Monday, February 3, US President Donald Trump had two separate dialogues with leaders from each country—with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in the morning and Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau in the afternoon and evening. By the end of the day, the massive tariffs on the neighbors of the US, slated to begin the following day on February 4, had been delayed by one month. | Following a conversation between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump, Sheinbaum announced that Me…

Peoples Dispatch (2025-02-04). Protest movement grows against Trump's ICE raids. peoplesdispatch.org True to his promise, weeks into Trump's second administration, the Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) has increased raids against immigrant communities across the United States. While Trump has framed his

Veronica Riccobene (2025-02-04). From Watergate to Elon-gate. levernews.com This is a web version of The Lever's daily email newsletter. | Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?

Bar Peleg (2025-02-04). Thailand's Ambassador to Israel: We don't know when the remaining hostages will return. haaretz.com Phuriphat Thaenna, the nephew of Thaenna Pongsak, said, 'I am very happy to meet my uncle. I haven't seen him for 10 years. I always hoped that he'd be released one day, and our family is happy now'; hospital director: 'Israel will grant them the same rights and benefits given to the Israeli hostages'…

Etan Nechin (2025-02-04). Hostages' families hold protest in Washington ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting. haaretz.com Among those present at the protest were Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is being held in Gaza, and Ruby Chen, the father of an American-Israeli soldier who was killed on October 7 and whose body was kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-04). Witkoff: 'Physically impossible' for Palestinians to return to Gaza under imperfect Israel-Hamas deal. haaretz.com President Trump's Middle East envoy says the second stage of Gaza cease-fire talks is underway but acknowledges the deal was flawed from the start, calling it 'not such a wonderful agreement'…

Haaretz Podcast (2025-02-04). Nightmare in the West Bank: 'We're beyond the point of denying Israel has an apartheid system here'. haaretz.com

Ben Samuels (2025-02-04). Why Netanyahu met Musk and evangelicals, not U.S. Jews, before his date with Trump. haaretz.com Netanyahu heads into the Oval Office buoyed by support from a key constituency for Trump, rather than the one that has repeatedly rejected the President at the polls…

Yifat Reuven (2025-02-04). United Airlines announces resumption of flights to Israel. haaretz.com United will operate one daily flight between Newark and Tel Aviv starting on March 15, with a second daily flight set to be added later that month…

Chen Maanit (2025-02-04). 'In terms of our sense of security — nothing has changed since October 7'. haaretz.com On October 7, 2023, Moran Freibach and his family in Nahal Oz on the Gaza border barely escaped Hamas' attack. A mere three days later, | Freibach returned to the kibbutz to work the fields so that the hostages have a place to return to…

Ben Samuels (2025-02-04). Senior U.S. officials: Trump thinks 'it's inhumane to force people to live' in Gaza. haaretz.com Hours ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu summit, senior U.S. officials revealed that Trump thinks the end of the war could bring regional normalization, and that 'it's inhumane to force people to live' in Gaza in its current state…

Amir Tibon (2025-02-04). Will Trump and Witkoff fall into the same trap that Netanyahu set for Biden? haaretz.com The trap that ensnared Joe Biden is built around the fact that for 16 long months of war, Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently refused to present a serious plan for a post-Hamas Gaza. Can Donald Trump change that?

Staff (2025-02-05). Senior Israeli source: Trump offers 'ingenious solutions' to our long-term problems. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at suspicious vehicles ‚ñ WEST BANK: Dozens attack Palestinian village; Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack…

Staff (2025-02-05). Hamas official: Trump's Gaza takeover remarks show 'confusion and deep ignorance' of the region. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at suspicious vehicles ‚ñ WEST BANK: Dozens attack Palestinian village; Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack…

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