(2025-02-20). Global organisations say: 'Stop arming Israel'. greenleft.org.au 
More than 230 civil society organisations in countries involved in the F-35 fighter jet program are demanding their governments immediately halt all direct and indirect arms transfers to Israel, reports Kerry Smith.
(2025-02-20). "Methods similar to what we witnessed in Gaza": Israel's military campaign in the Northern West Bank displaces 45.000 Palestinians. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Israel's month-long siege on West Bank city of Jenin continues. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot and injured a Palestinian woman in Local Palestinian media reported that a woman in her 50s was shot in her chest and injured by
(2025-02-20). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Al-Far'a camp. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli forces assassinated three Palestinians in Al-Far'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, while two others were arrested. In a separate incident, two Palestinians were injured by Israeli drone fire in the town of Al-Shawka, east of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.Hamas issued a statement mourning the slain fighters from Tubas, stating that they were killed in a confrontation with Israeli forces after refusing to surrender when their house was surrounded. The group condemned the killings, warning that such assassinations would only strengthen Palestinian resistance in the West Bank. Hamas also criticize…
(2025-02-20). The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). Iran warns of regional instability if its security is threatened. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The security of the entire Southwest Asian region will be at risk if Iran is attacked, warned Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Wednesday. He cautioned that any threat to Iran's security would endanger not only the region but also those responsible for creating instability and their allies."If the enemy makes a mistake, the security of the Zionist regime and those involved in equipping and planning its operations will be in danger," Bagheri stated. He emphasized Iran's military readiness, asserting that its air defense systems are fully operational despite pr…
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs :
Can Riyadh Bring Peace?
Definitely one of the best summaries of why the USA is draining itself economically and facilitating useless bloody and financially devastating wars — for all parties — in Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine. And why it needs to stop now!
(2025-02-20). The genocide and lessons from the first Nakba — a Gazan perspective. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Gaza: The long road home. icrc.org With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes — or what is left of them…
(2025-02-20). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Hamas prepares to release bodies of 4 Israeli hostages. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Palestinian resistance group Hamas is expected to release today, Thursday, the bodies of four Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal which entered its 33rd day.In addition to the four bodies, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, will be handing over six other Israeli hostages, who were taken on Oct. 7, 2023.The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, said on Wednesday that it would hand over the remains of Israeli hostage Oded Lifshitz on Feb. 20.The spokesman for the Mujahideen Brigades, Abu Bilal, also announced that the bodies of…
(2025-02-20). Stephen Miller & Trump's Presidency. counterpunch.org 
On January 30, 2025, Pres. Donald Trump issued "Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism" in which he "promised" that the U.S. government will "rotect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens"; "prosecute anti-Semitic crimes"; and "Deport Hamas Sympathizers and Revoke Student Visas" by "quickly cancel[ing] the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers on college campuses, which have been
(2025-02-20). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Terms of reference – Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy on integration of outcome harvesting as a monitoring tool. fidh.org Organisation : International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Programme : "Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations : Making Justice Work" (GIAI) Engagement manager (reporting to) : GIAI MEAL Officer Duration : Estimated 15 days within March – November 2025 Starting date : Around 20 March 2025 Location : Online Applications deadline : 2 March 2025
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(2025-02-20). Over 950 Iranians were executed in 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Iranian government executed 975 people in 2024, which buzzed a "horrifying escalation" alert amid the increasing number of executions in the country, two human rights groups reported on Thursday.Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) confirmed last year was considered the highest year in terms of the number of executions compared to the years from 2008 to 2023.The figure "reveals a horrifying escalation in the use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic in 2024," the two human rights groups announced in a joint report. Figure by Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Togeth…
(2025-02-20). Michigan teachers join rank-and-file campaign to defend immigrants and public education. wsws.org Michigan educators voted to endorse the Educators Rank-and-File Committee statement of February 7, pledging to fight Trump's assault on public schools and to defend immigrant workers and students.
(2025-02-20). Incorporate Human Rights in East Africa Court-Kiryabwire. plusnews.ug 
Court of Appeal's Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire says it is time that the East African Court of Justice is mandated to adjudicate over human rights issues in East Africa. "The time has come and our friends from EALA are here that the African Community incorporates the Charter on Human and People's Rights as the EAC Bill …
(2025-02-20). 'Shutting people up': Israeli lawmakers advance bill targeting funding of foreign-funded NGOs. haaretz.com A draft law introduced by Netanyahu's Likud lawmakers seeks to strip Israeli human rights groups funded by foreign governments of judicial protection and tax-exempt status. An Israeli peace NGO claimed, 'Similar laws exist only in countries like Russia, Hungary and Turkey'…
(2025-02-20). Key exclusions in talks expose divide. ecns.cn The exclusion of Europe and Ukraine from U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine crisis has exposed deepening rifts in trans-Atlantic relations, experts say.
(2025-02-20). CEO Summit Uganda and NSSF enhance women leadership in the corporate space with Pathfinder Catalyst Academy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well- rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) graduated the 3rd cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy where women leaders are trained and given the necessary insights to excel in the workspace. The event marked another …
(2025-02-20). United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law "in crisis" icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Delta is offering $30,000 to passengers affected by Toronto plane crash. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Delta Air Lines recently made headlines after offering passengers affected by the recent Toronto plane crash, $30,000 each, as reported by CBS News. A Delta spokesperson said on Wednesday, "This gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights." Looking at the numbers, the good gesture will cost the aviation company a hefty price of $2.3 million. Delta Flight 4819 which was coming from Minneapolis was gearing up to land in Toronto but upon landing, the plane flipped upside down as flames engulfed it on Monday. Delta is offering $30,000 to passengers affected by Toronto plane crash: …
(2025-02-20). As Israel faces its darkest days, Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs to protect himself — not the hostages. haaretz.com A bizarre statement from Netanyahu's office targeting the heads of Mossad and Shin Bet strongly suggests a state of anxiety and loss of control — all rooted in Netanyahu's political fears at the cost of returning the hostages and progressing to the next stage of the cease-fire…
(2025-02-20). What's going on with the Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com The clock is ticking towards phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal but there are still major questions over the accord.
(2025-02-20). Australia: Explosive-filled caravan likely not connected to antisemitism. wsws.org The revelation points to the fraudulent character of the broader hysteria over purported antisemitism, which has been whipped-up by politicians seeking to suppress mass opposition to the Gaza genocide.
(2025-02-20). NSW Labor uses antisemitic attacks to justify curbing protest rights. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Buddhist groups in Sri Lanka provoke communal tensions by seeking temple expansion. wsws.org The working class must oppose this racist campaign and fight for the unity of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim workers to defend the social and democratic rights of all.
(2025-02-20). Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia seen shackled in new video. aljazeera.com The detained director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital has been shown in shackles in a video on Israeli media.
(2025-02-20). Israeli army to receive in Gaza bodies of four hostages killed in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com HOSTAGE RELEASE: Hamas says bodies of Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz to be returned Thursday ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says its forces in Gaza struck 'suspects who approached forces' in two incidents ‚ñ GAZA CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Top Israeli government official slams security chiefs for 'giving in to Hamas demands' in Gaza talks; six living hostages to return Saturday ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli army says it struck weapons belonging to ousted Assad regime in southern Syria…
(2025-02-20). US labels 8 drug cartels as terrorist groups as part of Trump border crackdown. scmp.com The label is normally reserved for groups like al-Qaeda or Isis that use violence for political ends, not for money-focused crime rings.
(2025-02-20). Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut won't solve cost-of-living crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Israel uses drones to terrorize Gazans, warns of '2nd, 3rd Nakba'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has employed drones as a psychological weapon to instill fear and intimidate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). Two-thirds of Syrians at risk of unexploded bombs: NGO. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Berlin filmfest entry 'Yunan' born of director's Syria exile. newarab.com 
Director and screenwriter Ameer Fakher Eldin, whose family is from the The film, part of a trilogy that began with 2021's "The Stranger," stars Lebanese actor and writer Georges Khabbaz as an exiled Arab writer who finds himself on a remo…
(2025-02-20). Lebanon 'facilitating Syrian deportation flights' from Europe. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Syrian Jews hold first group prayer in decades in Damascus. newarab.com 
In the Faranj synagogue, Syrian-American Rabbi Yusuf Hamra led the prayer for the first time since arriving this week from the United States, where he has lived since the 1990s. | "The last time I visited the synagogue h…
(2025-02-20). Egypt's Sisi urged to free political prisoners ahead of Ramadan. newarab.com 
Rights advocates and journalists in Egypt are calling on "I renew my demand for the release of all imprisoned colleagues, pardoning thos…
(2025-02-20). 'Great happiness – Netanyahu died': Woman nabbed for posting obituary for Israeli PM. presstv.ir Woman is detained in the occupied territories on "suspicion" of incitement after posting an obituary for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2025-02-20). Four hostages' coffins cross from Gaza into Israel on their way for body identification. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGES: Bodies of four Israeli hostages to arrive in forensic facility in central Israel ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says its forces in Gaza struck 'suspects who approached forces' in two incidents ‚ñ GAZA CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Netanyahu is said to sideline security chiefs as top gov't official slams them for 'giving in to Hamas demands'…
(2025-02-20). Israel's Prime Minister vs. head of Shin Bet: would Netanyahu use 'Qatargate' to remove Ronen Bar? haaretz.com Amid the Shin Bet's investigation into connections between officials at the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar, fears grow that Netanyahu will exploit the controversy to get rid of its chief, Ronen Bar…
(2025-02-20). Israeli forces raid UNRWA schools in West Bank, East Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Tuesday stormed several schools operated by the Security forces fired tear gas and sound bombs during an assault on the UN agency's training centre in Qalandia, UNRWA Director-General Phillippe Lazza…
(2025-02-20). US East coast dock union's "solution" to automation in new contract: work harder! wsws.org Under the proposed agreement which dockworkers will vote on next Tuesday, they will have to "out-perform" new technology in exchange for keeping their jobs, ILA President Harold Daggett declared in a video statement.
(2025-02-20). Portland, Oregon city council postures in defense of striking Providence nurses. wsws.org The sellout contract, the result of the ONA's meeting with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek three weeks ago, was resoundingly voted down by 83 percent.
(2025-02-20). University of California healthcare workers vote overwhelmingly for strike, again. wsws.org Nearly 20,000 workers, including nurse case managers, mental health counselors, pharmacists and lab technicians, plan to walk out for three days starting February 26.
Can Riyadh Bring Peace?Definitely one of the best summaries of why the USA is draining itself economically and facilitating useless bloody and financially devastating wars — for all parties — in Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine. And why it needs to stop now!
(2025-02-20). US President Trump accuses Biden administration of election interference in India, defends aid cuts. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has criticised the previous Biden administration, suggesting it attempted to influence elections in India through financial aid.Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami on Wednesday, Donald Trump questioned the need for a $21 million US grant to boost voter turnout in India. He hinted that the Biden administration may have used the funds to favour a specific political outcome."Why do we need to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India? I guess they were trying to get somebody else elected. We need to inform the Indian government. This is a major revelation,"
(2025-02-20). Reality of war clashes with Trump's demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say. aljazeera.com As Trump joins Russia in tying national elections to any peace deal, analysts question Moscow's true motives.
(2025-02-20). Fascist Donald Trump, GOP and Democrats All Murder 11-Year-Old Girl. indybay.org Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old sixth grader in North Texas took her own life this month after being bullied for months at school over her family's immigration status. The fascist Trump administration and the Republican Party bear immediate responsibility for these deaths, but the rot goes much deeper. | Trump's policy would be impossible without the ongoing complicity of the Democrats and their role in promoting decades of promotion of anti-immigrant chauvinism. The Democrats voted for the anti-immigrant Laken Riley Act which is part of the plans for the "largest deportation operation" in history. A r…
(2025-02-20). Another Blackrock? Nearly 100 U.S. Mercenaries are in Gaza Right Now. counterpunch.org 
Armed to the teeth with M4 rifles and Glock pistols and pockets stuffed with their $10,000 advance plus some, 96 former U.S. special forces veterans are currently stationed in Gaza. These mercenaries have been hired by UG Solutions, a North Carolina-based military contractor, to patrol the intersection that Israel used to separate the north from
(2025-02-20). Mo, Season 2: A Palestinian-American comic at the US-Mexico border and other disasters. wsws.org Amer as a humorist-artist and a human being faces a very difficult situation. The circumstances of the last nearly 17 months of unceasing mass killings by the Israeli forces have nothing comical about them.
(2025-02-20). Iran's president: Palestinians shattered grandeur of world powers. presstv.ir Iran's president says the resilience of the Palestinian people throughout Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip shattered the grandeur of world powers.
(2025-02-20). Senior diplomat: US, Israel are aware of Iran's real power. presstv.ir A senior Iranian diplomat says the US and Israel will have to pay a heavy price if make any mistake against Iran.
(2025-02-20). Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli captives to Red Cross. presstv.ir Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives killed in regime's strikes on Gaza to the Red Cross.
(2025-02-20). Israeli army kills three Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp assault. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers storm the Far'a refugee camp, killing three, as raids and arrests continue across the West Bank.
(2025-02-20). Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Hamas releases bodies of four Israelis held captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas said all four, including two children, were killed in Israeli air attacks on Gaza.
(2025-02-20). Hamas releases bodies of 4 Israeli captives including Bibas family. aljazeera.com Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli captives who'd been held in Gaza, including the Bibas family.
(2025-02-20). Palestinians say the occupied West Bank & Gaza hard to tell apart. aljazeera.com Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say the Israel is using the same tactics it used in Gaza to forcibly expel them.
(2025-02-20). Israel increases "unlawful detention" of Palestinians. aljazeera.com Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians…
(2025-02-20). Over 230 Global Organisations Demand Governments Producing F-35 Jets Stop Arming Israel. worldbeyondwar.org 
We write to you as a group of organisations from partner countries to the global F-35 jet programme, and supportive organisations, calling on our Governments to immediately halt all arms transfers to Israel. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-02-20). For over a year, Israeli authorities ignored settlers' attacks. Then this happened. haaretz.com After a year and a half of violence from Israeli settlers in a nearby outpost, Ahmed and Anwar Trawa — together with their five children and other Palestinian families — were last weekend expelled from their homes in the West Bank. Settlers later on set their homes on fire…
(2025-02-20). Israeli army investigating who was behind reports aimed at undermining peace with Egypt. haaretz.com Defense establishment says social media posts alleging that the Egyptian army was stepping up its presence in Sinai in violation of the peace agreement with Israel are false and were circulated by rightists for political reasons…
(2025-02-20). How US tech giants armed Israel with AI, sparking warfare debate. newarab.com 
US tech giants have quietly empowered But the number of civilians killed has also soared, along with fears that these tools are contributing to the deaths of innocent people. | Militaries have for years hired private companies to build custom autonomous weapons. | However, Israel's recent wars mark a leading instance in which commercial AI models made…
(2025-02-20). Iranian Revolution: 46 Years of Resistance. workers.org 
The following is a slightly edited report from Global Resistance for Peace and Justice that first appeared on Facebook on Feb. 10. A webinar — "Iranian Revolution: 46 Years of Resistance" — held on Feb. 9, 2025, focused on the Iranian Revolution and its impact on the region, with panelists . . . |
(2025-02-20). Sam Nujoma, °presente! workers.org Sam Nujoma, Nov. 13, 2004, Windhoek, Namibia. Dr. Sam Nujoma, leader of the South West African People's Organization (SWAPO), died on Feb. 8 at the age of 95 in Windhoek, Namibia. SWAPO, founded on April 19, 1960, began as a political party. It then created an armed wing — the . . . |
(2025-02-20). Philly Whole Foods workers win union election. workers.org 
Workers at the Whole Foods Market near the Art Museum in Philadelphia made history on Jan. 27 when their store became the first unionized Whole Foods in the U.S. The Whole Foods union is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers, which has over 1 million members in the . . . |
(2025-02-20). Rally at Stonewall National Monument against trans erasure. workers.org 
At the Stonewall National Monument, New York City, Feb. 14, 2025. Renée Andrea Imperato, wearing glasses. On February 13, President Donald Trump issued an edict that all references to transgender people must be erased at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. The monument is right next to . . . |
(2025-02-20). La presidenta mexicana a Trump: 'Empiecen por su país'. workers.org 
Manifestación en Nueva York. El autor es un analista político venezolano, ex oficial militar y diplomático. Este enunciado fue emitido por la presidenta de México Claudia Sheinbaum el pasado 7 de febrero durante su habitual rueda de prensa mañanera. A continuación la máxima autoridad mexicana dijo: "Ellos tienen mucho que . . . |
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). Two jailed over tower block collapse in Turkey earthquake. newarab.com 
Two senior figures involved in the construction of a part a huge The case concerned an eight-storey tower block at the Ebrar complex in the southeastern city of Kahramanmaras, Turkey's private NTV broadcaster said. | There were 22 such blocks in the compl…
(2025-02-20). Dr Food faces arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid allegations of smuggling drugs inside his candy bars, Lebanese influencer George Dib (Best known as Dr Food) was recently barred from entering Lebanon. Lebanese judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued an arrest warrant for Dr Food adding that if the influencer enters the country's premises he will be arrested on the spot. Dib is being charged with manufacturing, trafficking, and smuggling drugs to Turkey. Dr Food issued arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy: ÿ≠ŸÑŸàŸâ ÿ®ÿߟџÖÿÆÿØÿ&plus…
(2025-02-20). Is Saad Hariri making a political comeback in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Amid a sea of crimson and white flags, Lebanon's former prime minister Saad Hariri spoke to thousands of gleeful supporters on Friday to commemorate the "We came down today to see the best man in the entire world," says Zeinab, 12. "I love you, Saad. You are the foundation of our nation." | During the speech, he announced that the Future Movement, the party established by his father that represents the dominant political force in Lebanon's Sunni pol…
(2025-02-20). Why the USAID freeze is shaking Lebanon's development sector. newarab.com 
On 20 January, the Trump administration This decision has h…
(2025-02-20). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-20). Trump's tariff tantrums. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). A great text by Nadia Valavani* on the first Tsipras government. cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). Trump the "peacemaker" like Hitler the "chancellor of peace"! cadtm.org
(2025-02-20). Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump. aljazeera.com The 'might makes right' worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump's foreign policy.
(2025-02-20). UN warns M23 advances threaten regional conflict in eastern DRC. aljazeera.com Fears of regional conflict grow as M23 captures cities in eastern DRC, prompting UN concern over strategic advances.
(2025-02-20). After splinter, can Sudan's anti-war coalition reinvent itself? aljazeera.com Sudan's antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, splintered into two entities. One joined RSF and the other professes neutrality.
(2025-02-20). Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.
(2025-02-20). Australia, New Zealand monitor 'unusual' movement of three Chinese warships. aljazeera.com Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia's eastern coast in a move described as 'unusual'.
(2025-02-20). Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.
(2025-02-20). Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, 'father of African cinema', dies at age 84. aljazeera.com Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury's prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.
(2025-02-20). Rekha Gupta of India's ruling BJP sworn in as chief minister of Delhi. aljazeera.com Gupta's ascent to power hands control of the capital city to Prime Minister Modi's party for the first time in 27 years.
(2025-02-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,092. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,092nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-20). Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault. aljazeera.com Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.
(2025-02-20). Trump vs Zelenskyy: What's behind escalating war of words? aljazeera.com Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator' amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues? aljazeera.com German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.
(2025-02-20). Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump's proverbial ring. aljazeera.com The billionaire set and the massive corporations they represent are not showing deference to the president.
(2025-02-20). Fake flight tickets target migrants ahead of German election. aljazeera.com Fake tickets for a one-way flight out of Germany for undocumented migrants have been handed out by the far-right AfD.
(2025-02-20). Palestinians in Gaza work to rebuild Jabalia's central market. aljazeera.com Jabalia's once-bustling market lies in ruins, but vendors in Gaza are clearing the rubble by hand…
(2025-02-20). Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 boxing: Start time, fight card, how to watch. aljazeera.com All to know about the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol world title fight, plus Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker preview.
(2025-02-20). ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament. aljazeera.com Pakistan's Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament.
(2025-02-20). Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans. aljazeera.com US president's proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk's cost-cutting drive.
(2025-02-20). South Korea's President Yoon in court for preliminary 'rebellion' hearing. aljazeera.com Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.
(2025-02-20). Why are MAGA followers claiming Google is exposing crimes by the DC elite? aljazeera.com Trump supporters are seizing on Google searches to claim Washington elites are fearful of being exposed for crimes.
(2025-02-20). A Book for a Country on Fire. counterpunch.org 
The West Coast is on fire. Sea level rise is slowly eating away at our shores, and record-breaking floods have come for the Midwestern states. Wealth inequality is at an all-time high, and while more and more Americans become homeless, the wealthiest Americans are buying ever more means of security. A new president aims to
(2025-02-20). Norway's coalition government breaks down amid dispute over energy policy. wsws.org All parties, from the far-right Progress to the Socialist Left and ex-Maoist Red Party, agree that Oslo must massively expand its military spending. While no expense will be spared on equipping Norway to serve as a junior partner of the imperialist powers, broad sections of the population confront high energy prices and a rising cost of living.
(2025-02-20). Lango region's top fish farmer appeals to President Museveni for fish farming reforms. independent.co.ug 
LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Fiona Acayo, the CEO of Dewilos Fish Farm and the 2023 Farmer of the Year Award winner at the Harvest Money Expo for the Mid-Lango region, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to implement key reforms in the fish farming sector. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the …
(2025-02-20). Tax breaks give tech edge to nation. ecns.cn China cut 2.63 trillion yuan ($361 billion) in taxes and fees targeted at technological innovation and high-end manufacturing last year, as the country strives for self-sufficiency in key technologies to maintain its competitive edge amid growing geopolitical and economic pressure.
(2025-02-20). China: Joint statement on the fifth anniversary of the "Xiamen gathering" crackdown. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). US must update its wavelength policies or be left behind by China, Congress hears. scmp.com Senate Commerce Committee debates balancing economic and national security needs as Beijing deploys next-generation wireless infrastructure.
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). As China's firms rush to adopt DeepSeek's AI services, workers worry over impact on jobs. channelnewsasia.com The hashtag "ask DeepSeek whether my job will be taken" has been trending on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, garnering close to 7.2 million views.
(2025-02-20). EU ready to use trade bazooka, top official warns ahead of meeting Trump team. scmp.com Bloc's trade chief visiting Washington seeks to offer US president a deal that would stave off imposition of already-threatened tariffs.
(2025-02-20). New partnership deals signed at China-Swiss investment cooperation exchange. ecns.cn Chinese and Swiss companies signed three new investment agreements at the China-Swiss Companies Investment Cooperation Exchange, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two countries as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
(2025-02-20). More high-standard cropland built in Shandong for higher output. ecns.cn Amid the country's urge on all regions to develop all permanent cropland into high-standard cropland as a way to build up China's strength in agriculture, East China's Shandong province is bolstering the move to boost its grain output and speed up rural vitalization.
(2025-02-20). China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well. ecns.cn China's first ultra-deep scientific exploration well, Shenditake 1, was completed at a depth of 10,910 meters, making it the deepest vertical well in Asia and the second-deepest in the world.
(2025-02-20). Foreign investment in China's manufacturing sector exceeds 220 bln yuan in 2024. ecns.cn China's manufacturing sector utilized over 220 billion yuan ($30.3 billion) in foreign investment in 2024, marking a significant step in the country's push for high-level opening-up.
(2025-02-20). China-Laos border port clears 31 metric tons of medicinal herbs for the first time. ecns.cn On Wednesday, 31 metric tons of Chinese medicinal herbs from Laos entered China through the Mengkang Port on the China-Laos border in Yunnan Province, marking the first time the port has facilitated the customs clearance of medicinal herbs.
(2025-02-20). China charters plane to take back nationals from scam centers on Thai-Myanmar border. ecns.cn A chartered plane dispatched by the Chinese government to receive nationals from scam centers on the Thai-Myanmar border left the Mae Sot Airport on Thursday, CCTV News reported.
(2025-02-20). China's first AI pediatric doctor joins multidisciplinary consultation. ecns.cn China's first AI pediatric doctor participated in a multidisciplinary consultation at Beijing Children's Hospital last Thursday, assisting a team of 13 experts in diagnosing a complex case.
(2025-02-20). Hainan launches undersea intelligent computing cluster. ecns.cn A new data module was placed in sea waters and connected to the existing underwater data center in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday, marking the official launch of Hainan underwater intelligence computing cluster.
(2025-02-20). China, Korea host culture, tourism promotion on beautiful Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The "Nihao! China ∑Beautiful Inner Mongolia" cultural week and tourism promotion event was held in Seoul, South Korea, from Monday to Tuesday.
(2025-02-20). Stimulating consumption tops policy agenda. ecns.cn China has vowed greater efforts to boost consumption, with a focus on increasing household disposable incomes, enhancing the supply side and fostering a conducive policy ecosystem.
(2025-02-20). Number of foreign enterprises in China still rising. ecns.cn The total number of foreign-funded enterprises in China is still rising, despite some multinationals entering and exiting the market.
(2025-02-20). Plum flowers in tea garden add colors to Spring. ecns.cn Zigui in central China's Hubei Province is the hometown of the famous Chinese poet Qu Yuan, and is also a popular site for growing tea.
(2025-02-20). China unveils top archaeological discoveries of 2024. ecns.cn Six significant archaeological sites in China were named the top new discoveries in 2024, announced Wednesday at an annual forum hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
(2025-02-20). Farming activities in full swing across China in early spring. ecns.cn
(2025-02-20). Nation's role in world economy remains firm despite headwinds. ecns.cn Though China faces some challenges related to exchange rates and economic growth this year, partly due to external uncertainties, its importance in the global economy remains unchanged.
(2025-02-20). China, Malawi to strengthen relations. ecns.cn Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, Malawi's president, said on Tuesday that his country is ready to take its cooperation with China to the next level.
(2025-02-20). Prosecutors combat grassroots corruption. ecns.cn China's top prosecutors have ramped up efforts to combat corruption at the grassroots level, particularly in healthcare, education and employment, as these areas directly impact people's daily lives.
(2025-02-20). China handles diverse maritime crimes. ecns.cn China has intensified efforts to combat maritime crimes and strengthen its judicial capabilities, aiming to safeguard coastal defense, promote high-level opening-up and build a stronger maritime power.
(2025-02-20). The New Plutocracy. counterpunch.org 
The United States is not a democracy. It is a plutocracy. It is not simply a plutocracy because of Donald Trump's presidency and the likes of Elon Musk and other billionaires who are running the government. The most recent Forbes listing of the richest Americans points to a concentration of wealth never seen in US history.
(2025-02-20). A Liberal Veneer. counterpunch.org 
An article appeared in an online newspaper that serves the southern Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts: "Fighting a hate with no boundaries: Jewish Federation of the Berkshires looking for support in its 'Hate has no home here' campaign" (Berkshire Edge, February 7, 2025). I agreed with the article's premise that hate is a negative. The
(2025-02-20). Appeasement in Europe. counterpunch.org 
Let Europe Do It Munich has again become the symbol of appeasement less than a century after the West sold out Czechoslovakia to Hitler. This time around, it is the Trump administration that has sold out Ukraine, turning that country from victim of aggression to supplicant seeking defense from Russia while the US stands aside.
(2025-02-20). Conservation Groups File Lawsuit to Protect Elk Habitat, Wildlife Corridors and Old Growth Forests in Montana. counterpunch.org 
The Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Native Ecosystems Council and Council on Wildlife and Fish filed a lawsuit in federal court in Montana against a road-building and commercial logging project on public lands in the Big Belt Mountains of Montana. The challenged Wood Duck project is located in a wildlife corridor that is critical for
(2025-02-20). Letter from London: Transatlantic Drift. counterpunch.org 
'Just got back from London,' comedian Toby Foster posted online last week in a rare but welcome moment of jocularity for the capital: 'No one tried to nick my watch, no one mugged me, everyone in the shops spoke English, and most people smiled at me. It's almost like X talks a load of rubbish.
(2025-02-20). Learning From Trump: How Progressives Can Become The Party Of Change. counterpunch.org 
Politically, this is surely a strange and disturbing time, but one of its oddest, most discouraging features is to watch Donald Trump operate as an agent of systemic change while his panicky opponents try to defend an obsolescent status quo. Like Franklin D. Roosevelt's right-wing enemies, they cry for help from the courts to prevent an activist, mission-driven president from violating established political and moral norms.
(2025-02-20). Trump, Nukes and Cartoons. counterpunch.org 
Wouldn't it be nice if the war in Ukraine were entirely one side's fault, if the U.S. had one political party that did everything perfectly, if USAID had only ever caused either benefit or harm, and if all the self-contradictory gibberish coming out of Trump's pie hole were either lies or holy gospel? A lot
(2025-02-20). The Black Librarian Who Rewrote the Rules of Power, Gender and Passing as White. counterpunch.org 
A 1910 watercolor portrait of Belle da Costa Greene by Laura Coombs Hills. The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, gift of the Estate of Belle da Costa Greene. "Just Because I am a Librarian doesn't mean I have to dress like one." With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da Costa Greene handily differentiated herself from
(2025-02-20). Sany Heavy Industry eyes HK listing for global expansion. ecns.cn Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd unveiled plans on Wednesday for a proposed listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
(2025-02-20). Alibaba Cloud launches first data center in Mexico. ecns.cn Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, announced the launch of its first data center in Mexico on Wednesday, as the company aims to expand its reach in the global cloud market.
(2025-02-20). JD announces comprehensive insurance, housing cover for full-time delivery riders. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced that, starting March 1, it will provide full-time food delivery riders with comprehensive social insurance and housing funds, while part-time riders will receive accident and health insurance.
(2025-02-20). JD.com food delivery service attracts 200,000 applications amid market expansion. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has received 200,000 applications from catering merchants after it announced it would venture into the country's food delivery business a week ago.
(2025-02-20). 'One-armed skipper' becomes first Chinese sailor to finish Vendee Globe. ecns.cn Xu Jingkun, known as the "one-armed skipper" from Qingdao, Shandong Province, finished the 2024-2025 Vendee Globe on Tuesday after 99 days and 19 hours, becoming the first Chinese sailor to finish the race and the 100th skipper in the history of the tournament to achieve this feat.
(2025-02-20). Shanghai factory begins mass producing humanoid robots. ecns.cn Shanghai AgiBot, in operation for just a few months, has already produced 1,000 humanoid robots in 2024, and is expected to reach an annual production of several thousand by 2025, according to the company.
(2025-02-20). DeepSeek algorithms drive AI industry innovation: report. ecns.cn A recent report reveals that the efficiency gains from DeepSeek algorithms have not reduced the demand for computing power. On the contrary, the growing number of users and application scenarios has driven the adoption of large AI models, accelerating the expansion of data centers and reshaping innovation in the AI industry.
(2025-02-20). Xizang's foreign trade hits $1.74 billion in 2024. ecns.cn According to the latest data from Lhasa Customs, the Xizang autonomous region witnessed outstanding foreign trade growth in 2024, with the total value of imports and exports reaching 12.67 billion yuan ($1.74 billion), up 15.4 percent year-on-year.
(2025-02-20). Traditions connect at Toronto's Ice Fusion Spring Festival Gala. ecns.cn The Toronto Ice Fusion Spring Festival Gala has become a wonderful spectacle of sports and culture, fusing the elegance of figure skating with traditional Chinese arts.
(2025-02-20). Director, creation team of 'Ne Zha 2' halt interviews to focus on next sequel. ecns.cn Yang Yu (better known as Jiaozi), director of Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, and his team members have halted all external interviews to focus on the next sequel, according to ZMG News on Wednesday.
(2025-02-20). Protectionism prompts new coping strategies. ecns.cn Li said Chinese manufacturers should shift from exporting products to exporting industrial capacity, accelerate the building of global industrial chains and improve localized operations in overseas markets.
(2025-02-20). Strict measures in place ahead of national exam. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has stipulated several measures to ensure fairness and order in the upcoming National College Entrance Examination. This year's exam will be held from June 7-8, the ministry announced on Wednesday.
(2025-02-20). Saudi Arabia to host key regional leaders for high-stakes talks on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia will host an informal summit on Friday, bringing together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan, and Egypt for high-level discussions in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Press Agency (
(2025-02-20). Egypt, Spain reject US plan to displace Gazans. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Hamas ready to free all hostages in Gaza for permanent truce. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). ICRC Supports the Ministry of Defence of The Kyrgyz Republic to Establish a Classroom for International Humanitarian Law Trainings. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). IHL and humanitarian principles. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). ICRC President: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Advanced IHL Learning Series. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Chinese woman recaptured after escape from Panama hotel holding hundreds deported by US. scmp.com Panama's security minister blames 'human traffickers' for woman's brief escape from hotel accommodating detained migrants.
(2025-02-20). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-20). Trump deportation policy. presstv.ir Within a month of Trump's presidency, over 8,700 undocumented immigrants were deported as part of his border security measures.
(2025-02-20). Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear, saying Russia is threat to all of Europe. scmp.com The country's defence budget would increase to over 3.2 per cent of GDP, as Nato nations face pressure from Trump to increase spending.
(2025-02-20). Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Support for Palestine surges in Blue Mountains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Peru: Farmers protest unfair treatment, lack of gov't support. greenleft.org.au 
Peruvian farmers are getting a raw deal thanks to unfair prices for their produce, water shortages and unregulated corporate profiteering, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-02-20). Chinese artists exhibit their artworks at National Library of Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Cultural Bridges: East-West Dialogue" will open on Thursday, at 4: 00 pm, local time, at The Kingdom of this World gallery, in the José Martí National Library, in Havana.
(2025-02-20). Eight of ten Latin Americans reject US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Managua, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Eight out of ten Latin Americans reject the blockade policy imposed by the United States on Cuba, Nicaraguan pollster M&R Consultores revealed on Wednesday.
(2025-02-20). Trump turns against Zelensky — and towards Russia — as US-Ukraine ties fray. scmp.com Trump calls 'ex-comedian' Zelensky 'a dictator without elections', deepening a feud between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). Trump calls Ukraine's Zelensky a dictator, tells him to move fast or lose his country. scmp.com Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with Russia.
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). Russia's Yandex reports record annual revenues for 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump turns against Zelenskyy and towards Russia. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). How will Trump's growing rift with Zelenskyy affect peace efforts? channelnewsasia.com United States President Donald Trump has branded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator", deepening the feud between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). Sarah Hathway to run for Socialist Alliance in Corio. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Socialist Alliance announces candidates for Sydney, NSW Senate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Socialist Alliance to contest Fremantle, WA Senate on 'People before Profit' platform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Could 'terrorist' designation lead to US strikes on drug cartels? scmp.com Trump administration's move on drug trafficking groups has raised speculation about possible military action on foreign soil.
(2025-02-20). Time for a General Strike to Stop Firings & Privatization of Public Jobs by Musk & Trump. indybay.org The Trump Musk massive illegal layoffs are part of a fascist plant to privatize all public jobs and destroy the unions in the US. He layoff of 200,000 Federal workers and the implementation of Project 2025 must be stopped by a general strike and the formation of a mass democratic labor party.
(2025-02-20). Trump issues executive order asserting absolute authority over independent federal agencies. wsws.org The order is an assertion of the fascistic theory of the "unitary executive," which has no constitutional basis but is likely to be supported by the ultra-right majority on the Supreme Court.
(2025-02-20). Massive police intimidation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese in Berlin. wsws.org Following the cancellation at short notice of her planned lecture at universities in Munich and Berlin, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, finally spoke in Berlin in a room organised at very short notice and under police surveillance.
(2025-02-20). Tragic deaths of 2 homeless children in Detroit must sound alarm for workers to end poverty and inequality. wsws.org Funeral services are being held Thursday for A'millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie Jr., 9. The children froze to death February 10 while sheltering with their homeless family inside a van parked at a Detroit casino garage.
(2025-02-20). Australian government uses Nauru as a neo-colonial prison for immigration detainees. wsws.org In return for an undisclosed sum of money, Nauru's government has "agreed" to grant 30-year visas to an initial three victims of the Albanese government's deportation regime.
(2025-02-20). Pathology workers have rejected Australian Clinical Laboratories' wage cut—a new strategy is needed! wsws.org ACL's offer would have locked us into a wage deal with annual "increases" as low as 0.24 percent.
(2025-02-20). British Columbia's NDP government scraps $1,000 grocery rebate for workers to "find dollars" to defend big business in trade war with Washington. wsws.org The federal and provincial governments of every political stripe are determined to defend the profits of the corporate elite, and offload the cost of the trade war onto the backs of the working class on both sides of the Canada-US border.
(2025-02-20). 1 month of the Trump administration: The oligarchy vs. the working class. wsws.org The events of the past four weeks have confirmed that Trump's return represents the violent realignment of the political superstructure to correspond with the oligarchic character of American society.
(2025-02-20). Coalition talks between the conservative àñVP and far-right FPàñ in Austria have failed. wsws.org Regardless of which parties form a government or whether there will be new elections, social cuts, anti-refugee agitation and increasing rearmament spending will be at the centre of the next government's agenda.
(2025-02-20). Trump, McKinley, and US imperialism in Asia. wsws.org When Trump speaks of his admiration for McKinley, he expresses the desire of the rapacious American oligarchy to return to open colonial rule and the conquest and annexation of territories.
(2025-02-20). Bullied over family's immigration status, Texas 11-year-old takes own life. wsws.org Jocelynn Rojo Carranza's death is a result of the mass deportation campaign led by the Trump administration and embraced by both the Democrats and Republicans.
(2025-02-20). Trump brands Zelensky a 'dictator' as clash deepens. newarab.com 
The United States has provided essential funding and arms to Ukraine, but Trump made an abrupt p…
(2025-02-20). Canada announces first high-speed rail: Toronto to Quebec City. scmp.com Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed the plan as 'the largest infrastructure project in Canadian history'.
(2025-02-20). Microsoft unveils first quantum chip that uses Majorana particles instead of electrons. scmp.com The field of quantum computing has seen a flurry of recent announcements indicating that the machines may be nearing practical utility.
(2025-02-20). Turkey: Joint Statement ahead of the hearings of Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı and Seda Şaraldı (ÇHD). fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Yeni Türkiye'de haddinizi bileceksiniz: àáà∂ken TàúSƒ∞AD'ƒ±n rant dàºzeni. img.piri.net 
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(2025-02-20). North Korean POW captured in Ukraine seeks asylum in South, sparking potential 'domino effect'. scmp.com A North Korean soldier's plea for asylum in South Korea could force Pyongyang to reconsider its involvement in the Ukraine war and complicate Seoul-Moscow ties.
(2025-02-20). DRC: Open letter to the African Union on the occasion of its 38th summit. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Egypt announces first discovery of pharaoh's tomb in over 100 years. scmp.com Archaeologists uncover Thutmose II's tomb near Luxor, marking Egypt's first royal tomb discovery since Tutankhamun's in 1922.
(2025-02-20). US State Department orders pause on media subscriptions. scmp.com Trump administration measures reportedly impact major outlets including the Economist, The New York Times and Politico.
(2025-02-20). Will Trump's 'peace through strength' strategy that has worked in the West succeed in the Middle East? uwidata.com Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Author Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, not only the US neighborhood, such as Canada, Panama and Mexico, but almost every region of the world, from Europe to the Middle East, from the Pacific to the Arctic, is facing seismic tremors. One of these regions is undoubtedly the Middle East, …
(2025-02-20). This youth-led group wants to spark mass refusals to MAGA's white supremacist agenda. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-02-20). Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of protesters filled the atrium of the Life Sciences Building at Rutgers University-New Brunswick to show their opposition to President Donald Trump's administration's The researchers say the
(2025-02-20). A Game-Changer for Liberty: President Trump's Latest Executive Order Unleashes the DOGE Revolution! wattsupwiththat.com To every patriot out there: raise a glass tonight. This Executive Order is a bold step toward reclaiming our government from the clutches of the deep state, putting power back where it belongs—with the people—and it's got the legal heft of Loper Bright to make it stick. It's a win for liberty, a win for prosperity, and—dare I say it—a win for common-sense science over ideological nonsense. Stay tuned to Watts Up With That as we track this revolution in real time. The DOGE is off the leash, and it's about to shake things up big-time!
(2025-02-20). N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey has a growing scarcity of health care workers, and elected officials want to address the problem. | Lawmakers are working on a bill that would authorize certain out-of-state professionals and recent graduates of training programs to practice in the Garden State without a final determination on their licensure or certification application. | Under
(2025-02-20). Providing Trump facts he needs on wind and solar. wattsupwiththat.com CFACT will continue to provide the Trump Administration with the facts it needs to avoid the energy mistakes so many others have made.
(2025-02-20). 'This one hit close to home': Philadelphia Theatre Company opens a musical about cancer. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Theatre Company this weekend opens a new musical on an unlikely subject: cancer treatment. |
(2025-02-20). Philly Fashion Week, 'A Raisin in the Sun' and a Thelonious Monk tribute in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
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(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-20). 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.
(2025-02-20). '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.
(2025-02-20). Is the low price of the iPhone 16e due to its lower-quality features. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational technology company, has released its new iPhone 16e, a fresh addition to the Apple family. It features artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and is priced relatively low.Apple's new iPhone 16e: The iPhone 16e, the latest addition to Apple's lineup, was released with exciting new features for Apple enthusiasts and users. It boasts the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, impressive battery life, and a 48MP 2-in-1 camera system. | Notably, Apple released the new iPhone 16e at an affordable price. Tech critics are speculating that the low price of the new iPhone…
(2025-02-20). Trump contributes $613B to Musk's companies. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The US President Donald Trump contributed with approximately $613 billion to Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X.Trump supports Musk's companies: Since US President Donald Trump began his presidency, Musk's companies have seen significant growth. Trump has contributed approximately $613 billion to Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X. | Notably, Tesla's shares experienced a significant increase following Trump's inauguration, and then SpaceX was named the world's most valuable tech startup. Additionally, xAI doubled in value. | Currently, the X socia…
(2025-02-20). Cemre Baysel faces harassment on 'Leyla' set; one suspect caught. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Cemre Baysel faced a frightening harassment incident while filming "Leyla."There is shocking information from behind the scenes of the series "Leyla: Life… Love… Justice," in which Cemre Baysel was exposed to a terrible circumstance during production. This occurred when she observed two people watching her from the window when she was resting in her trailer.As soon as she became aware of the scenario, she promptly contacted the security personnel on the set, expressing her displeasure with the circumstance in which she felt insecure.Cemre Baysel, dizi àßekimleri sƒ±rasƒ&plusm…
(2025-02-20). Canada will soon become the 51st U.S. State: Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Canada could become the 51st state, stating it could happen "perhaps soon." His remarks, which he has reiterated multiple times, reflect his apparent interest in annexing America's northern neighbor, which is larger than the U.S. in land area.Trump has previously proposed erasing the 5,525-mile-long border between the two countries, arguing it would eliminate the need for tariffs on one of America's top trading partners."If people wanted to play the game right, it would be 100% certain that they'd become a state," he said recently.Initiall…
(2025-02-20). Teenage boy stabs two women to death in Czech Republic. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Police in the Czech Republic confirmed that a stabbing attack took place inside a shop when a 16-year-old boy killed two women on Thursday morning.According to the police in the country, the motive behind the knife attack is unknown till this moment and an investigation is still underway.Local media reported that the teenager, who is a Czech national, was arrested by the police, minutes after committing his crime in a shopping area on the outskirts of Hradec Kralove, around 100 kilometres from the capital, Prague.In detail, authorities revealed that the women killed in the knife attack were a shop assi…
(2025-02-20). Is the Vatican preparing for Pope Francis' funeral? Concerns rise amid pneumonia diagnosis. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Vatican is allegedly preparing Pope Francis' funeral after the 88-year-old prominent figure was hospitalized on Friday due to suffering from severe pneumonia in both lungs, according to The Daily Mail. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church was rushed to Rome's Gemelli Hospital after enduring recommendations to leave the Vatican. Doctors diagnosed the Pope with a "complex" respiratory infection and halted several of his upcoming engagements. 88-year-old Pope Francis who still remains hospitalized, recently revealed that he has already "prepared his tomb" but didn't disclose its exact location beca…
(2025-02-20). Is Trump planning to turn US into monarchy country and become king. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The White House has sparked controversy on social media following a post on its official X account, in which it wrote "LONG LIVE THE KING" in reference to US President Donald Trump.The White House's post comes after the US administration revealed its intention late on Wednesday to "rescind approval of New York City's congestion pricing program," which was found to reduce traffic in Manhattan.In response, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) immediately announced suing the Trump government in order to block its move to scrub the congestion pricing program.Is Trump planning to turn the US…
(2025-02-20). Mother sparks outrage after transitioning baby to transgender female. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A concerning short video recently sparked outrage across social media after showcasing a woman informing people that she's transitioning her 14-month-old baby from a boy to a girl. The clip was titled, "Meet my transgender baby, born a boy but now identifies as a girl." In the video, she added that the 14-month-old baby was born a boy but is now a girl named Bella, who uses "She/ Her" pronouns. The mother further states that she's trying to get a doctor's appointment to give Bella the medications she needs to block the prominent male hormones from taking over. The mother who had a British accent carrie…
(2025-02-20). Qatar's Emir meets Iranian leaders in Tehran amid regional tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit comes at a critical time for the region, with Sheikh Tamim emphasizing the need for consultation and coordination in addressing ongoing challenges.Following his meetings, the Qatari emir shared a statement on X, saying: "Today, I met in Tehran with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of our joint efforts to encourage more fruitful cooperation and expand existing partnerships between us in vario…
(2025-02-20). EU digital chief: will propose plans to ease digital regulation. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Exclusive-Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders due to price surge. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Explainer-How does space travel affect astronaut health? channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Haier Group to acquire near 42% stake in Autohome for $1.8 billion. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Quantum computing stocks rise as Microsoft's new chip heats up debate over technology. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Singapore Airlines reports record quarterly revenue. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Prosecution asks court to charge suspect with murder. channelnewsasia.com The private prosecution says there is "sufficient evidence" to bring Mitchell Ong to trial for killing Ms Audrey Fang, but the defence called for an independent analysis of his phone.
(2025-02-20). Expanded rest areas, new cafe for Changi Airport's airside workers. channelnewsasia.com The upgrade will ensure that all airside workers will be within a 10-minute walk or a short drive from an air-conditioned staff lounge or cafe.
(2025-02-20). Payroll employee who cheated S$5.7 million from cryptocurrency trading platform jailed. channelnewsasia.com Ho Kai Xin spent her ill-gotten gains on upgrading her home from a housing board flat to a luxury penthouse.
(2025-02-20). SDP's Chee Soon Juan stakes early claim on Bukit Batok ahead of 2025 General Election. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore Democratic Party will keep its focus on the constituencies it has established a presence in, a party spokesperson says.
(2025-02-20). Andreeva dumps Swiatek in straight sets to march into Dubai semis. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Bayern desperate for home win against Frankfurt after two straight draws. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Lion City Sailors hammer Muangthong 4-0, cruise into AFC Champions League 2 quarters. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore side won the tie 7-2 after beating the Thai giants away on Feb 13.
(2025-02-20). Injured Fakhar out of Champions Trophy, Pakistan call up Imam. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Ireland coach pours cold water on Wales speculation. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Napoli and Inter eager to lay down marker ahead of Scudetto clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Slot praises Guardiola's City as Liverpool's injury concerns grow before clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Teenager kills two women in knife attack at Czech shop: Police. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). KKR acquires 58% of Fuji Soft, wins takeover battle with Bain. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). UAE's Alpha Data plans to raise up to $163 million in IPO. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Indonesia President Prabowo replaces controversial minister in first Cabinet change. channelnewsasia.com Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro has been under pressure to step down as Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister since last month, following allegations he abruptly dismissed a civil servant, triggering a protest by hundreds of ministry employees.
(2025-02-20). Besi forecasts unexpected sales drop for first quarter. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). EU approves 920 million euro German aid for Infineon chips plant. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Investors target Japan bank shares in bet on rising BOJ rates. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). iPhone supplier Murata eyeing large-scale M&A to drive growth, CEO says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Director Bong Joon-ho 'proud' of South Koreans overcoming martial law bid. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Long-term Singapore projects like 'Long Island' require political will: Desmond Lee. channelnewsasia.com Singapore must be prepared to embark on projects that take decades to bear fruit, said the Minister for National Development at the CNA Summit.
(2025-02-20). Lock-in period for private-hire cars will stabilise supply, create fairer competition with taxis: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com The new policy prevents businesses from converting private-hire vehicles into private use or selling them to individuals for three years after registration.
(2025-02-20). Coroner opens inquiry into death of girl, 7, who was hit by school bus in Sengkang condominium. channelnewsasia.com According to an investigation report, the bus driver said he did not see Nivya Rameshwar before colliding with her.
(2025-02-20). Court of Appeal grants convicted drug courier stay of execution a day before it is carried out. channelnewsasia.com Pannir Selvam Pranthaman is a convicted drug courier who has been fighting his capital punishment since his conviction in 2017.
(2025-02-20). Sabalenka blames lack of focus for Dubai exit. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Europe needs to 'wake up' following US policy shift, Greek PM says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump's approval rating slips as Americans worry about economy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House, as he signs executive orders, in Washington, US, January 23, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump's approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of…
(2025-02-20). Train derails in Sri Lanka after smashing into elephants. geo.tv 
Elephants stroll across the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala on February 16, 2025. — AFPA Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident,…
(2025-02-20). Modi's BJP takes control of New Delhi as chief minister sworn in. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds as India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Gupta greets the audience before taking her oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi at the Ramlila grounds in New Delhi, India, February 20, 2025. — ReutersBJP has not controlled local legislature…
(2025-02-20). Antisemitism is real. We don't need to invent shit. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Busselton comes out for trans youth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). The Cairo Takeaway stunt that backfired. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). The case for a universally accessible income guarantee. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). City of Sydney adopts boycott and divestment motion. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). ETU rail workers rally over pay, safety claims. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Hundreds demand Hall Park is protected from commercialisation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Independent reports recommend retrofitting public housing towers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Lattouf case challenges efforts to kill the truth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Lidia Thorpe says Closing the Gap strategy is 'collapsing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Major parties increase their election funding advantages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Photos: Remembering TJ Hickey. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Women call for peace with justice. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Philippines: Nexperia workers fight union busting, demand better wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Australian PM condemns alleged attack on Muslim women. newarab.com 
The country's Islamic community, joined by Test cricketer
(2025-02-20). Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro over failed coup plot. newarab.com 
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused were hit with five charges over the alleged bid to prevent Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco filed the charges at the Supreme…
(2025-02-20). Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun. newarab.com 
Egypt's antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be located since the famed discovery of The tomb, discovered near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor in southern Egypt, belonged to King Thutmose II of the 18th dynasty, who lived nearly 3,500 years ago. | Thutmose II was an ancestor to Tutankhamun himself, and his half-sister and queen consort was Pharaoh Hatshepsut. | Her giant mortuary temple stand…
(2025-02-20). Iran lawmakers move to sack minister as rial plunges. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Iraqi Shia cleric al-Sadr urges Iran extradite Qurban sect. newarab.com 
Iraqi Shia cleric The Qurban sect, also known as the "Alla'hiya," has sparked concern in
(2025-02-20). Palestinian national conference calls for rebuilding PLO. newarab.com 
The Palestinian National Conference, a Delegates emphasised the need for a…
(2025-02-20). Palestinian official fired by Abbas for 'backing martyrs' fund'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Qatar commits to investing $10 bln in India. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). South Africa holds firm against Trump, Elon Musk 'racial strife'. newarab.com 
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has successfully contained potential racial tensions in the country following intense reactions to the The new law seeks to address long-standing land inequality in a nation where white South Africans, who make…
(2025-02-20). UN says 93 bodies found in mass graves in Libya. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). Iraq's drug epidemic spreads from schools to government offices. newarab.com 
| Senior Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has accused high-ranking government officials of involvement in the drug trade, while
(2025-02-20). Deep Tech Center of Excellence launched in Namanve. independent.co.ug 
Accelerating Uganda's Leap into the New Economy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a strategic move to accelerate Uganda's leap into a knowledge-based economy, the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Secretariat, in collaboration with Future Lab, the Research to Industry Centre of Excellence, the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, and the National Science, …
(2025-02-20). Kyagulanyi calls for continued pressure on gov't to release Besigye. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform-NUP has called upon people from across the world to continue exerting pressure on the government of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to release Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye a four-time challenger to Museveni has been in prison since mid-November for among …
(2025-02-20). MPs raise concerns over Bujagali tax waiver. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Finance Committee of Parliament has raised concerns over the Bujagali Hydropower Project's tax waiver, exposing alleged financial miscalculations and possible overcharging of Ugandans. Led by Committee Chairperson Amos Kankunda, the legislators questioned the basis for tariff computation and accused authorities of failing to hold investors accountable for unpaid taxes. …
(2025-02-20). Nyanzi whereabouts remain unknown. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The whereabouts of Fred Nyanzi, the head of Moblization of the National Unity Platform-NUP remain unknown two days after he was abducted. Nyanzi who is also the brother of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi went missing on Monday. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition and Party spokesperson said that …
(2025-02-20). The New Categories and Features that Betting Sites in Africa Give People Access To. independent.co.ug 
Those who have used online betting websites before remember that companies usually focus on a single category, such as a sportsbook or a casino. You can still find these kinds of operators in some African countries, but most of them want to provide as many sections as possible. Operators have become a lot more …
(2025-02-20). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-20). Devinette : qui n'a pas été traité ´ d'antisémite ª ou ´ d'anti-républicain ª ? defenddemocracy.press 4 novembre 2024 Inversion du réel, nouvel épisode Arno Klarsfeld face à un micro pour traiter toute personne qui n'est pas farouchement sioniste et génocidaire d'antisémite. ´Selon mon père et moi, le RN est rentré dans l'arc républicain ª. C'est ce qu'a déclaré Arno Klarsfeld le 1er novembre 2024 sur la chaine Cnews. Cet homme est …
(2025-02-20). Nasa shake-up casts doubt on moon programme, as Musk and Trump turn to Mars. scmp.com The US space agency is losing four senior officials, insiders say, including a key defender of the Artemis missions.
(2025-02-20). Farage Trashes Net Zero, Promises to "Re-industrialise Britain" wattsupwiththat.com Nigel Farage, whose Reform Party is on track to win the next election, just slammed the impact of Net Zero on the British Economy.
(2025-02-20). How to overcome procrastination, advice from a psychologist. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
| Procrastination is a common behavior many people struggle with, but for some it becomes a crippling habit with widespread ripple effects — affecting school, work, and everyday tasks. So…
(2025-02-20). How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store. whyy.org This story originally appeared on From soft drinks and beer to aerosols and shelf-stable soups, many everyday grocery items sold in steel and aluminum cans could be in store for a price hike. | President Trump announced this month that he planned to impose a But food and bever…
(2025-02-20). White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order. whyy.org
(2025-02-20). DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on A new online tracker on the But an NPR analysis finds the numbers don't add up. | The DOGE site's posts, reminiscent of a feed on the Musk-owned social media site X, say some savings come from…
(2025-02-20). Gov't Schools Warned Against Refusing to Admit Children with Third Grade. plusnews.ug 
Government-aided secondary schools in Mukono have been warned against turning away children who got third grade in last year's Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Rhondah Tiitwe, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mukono said the government policy is that all children who scored third grade must be admitted to Senior One. Government-aided secondary schools in Mukono have been …
(2025-02-20). Machine Crushes Student's in Mukono Factory. plusnews.ug 
Mukono Police have launched an investigation into a fatal accident at Rhino Company Limited in Kasenge B Village, Mbalala Parish, Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, that claimed the life of a 19-year-old worker. The deceased has been identified as Gerald Mukisa Waswa, a Senior Four leaver from Namataba Secondary School and a resident of Wataayi Village, Namataba …