theguardian.com (2026-02-21). 'Don't go to the US – not with Trump in charge': the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeksShe didn't know it at the time, but it was the beginning of an ordeal that would see Karen handcuffed, shackled and sleeping on the floor of a locked cell, before being driven for 12 hours through the night to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre. Karen was incarcerated for a total of six weeks – even though she had been travelling with a valid visa.
AmericaMagazine.org (The Jesuit Review, 2026-02-21). Why did the Vatican decline to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?
First Son-in-Law Jared Kushner had a mixed record in New York managing the Kushner family's real estate portfolio. His purchase of 666 Fifth Avenue (yes, that was the address), the family's biggest investment and at $1.8 billion the most expensive deal in U.S. history for a single office tower, proved epically ill-timed.
(2026-02-21). Iran won't bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks: President Pezeshkian. geo.tv 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. — ReutersWorld powers creating problems for Iran: Pezeshkian.His comments come after Feb 17 indirect talks in Geneva.Washington orders two aircraft…
(2026-02-21). Analysis-US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks. al-monitor.com By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and John IrishDUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran's nuclear programme, officials on both sides and diplomats across the Gulf and Europe say.Iran's Gulf neighbours and its enemy Israel now consider a conflict to be more likely than a settlement, these sources say, with Washington building up one of its biggest military deployments in the region since the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
(2026-02-21). Trump delays Iran war, then changes attack plan; Khamenei's 'sink warship' threat scares POTUS. hindustantimes.com Trump is no longer talking about a "big war" with Iran, but about deadlines, limited strikes and pressure tactics, even as Khamenei's threats grow sharper and more explicit. Trump first delayed a potential Iran attack, then shifted to weighing an "initial limited military strike" designed to coerce Tehran into a nuclear deal, all while U.S. officials warn that any major assault could trigger massive Iranian retaliation and a wider Middle East war.
americamagazine.org (2026-02-21). ICE 'mega centers' for mass detention 'challenge the conscience,' says USCCB bishopA Texas bishop and head of the U.S. Catholic bishops' migration committee is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's plans to acquire massive warehouses all over the country, each capable of interning thousands of people, in the name of its sweeping'and at times deadly'crackdown on immigration.
(2026-02-21). Quiet talks, loud guns: The shifting momentum toward US-Iran conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran and the United States are moving closer to military conflict as diplomatic efforts regarding Tehran's nuclear program appear to be failing. Officials from both nations and diplomats in the Gulf and Europe indicate that regional tensions have risen, with Iran's nearby nations and Israel considering war more likely than peace. The U. S. is …
(2026-02-21). Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks. al-monitor.com Feb 21 (Reuters) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the United States."World powers are lining up to force us to bow our heads… but we will not bow our heads despite all the problems that they are creating for us," Pezeshkian said in a speech carried live by state TV. (Reporting by Dubai newsroom; Editing by Sharon Singleton)…
(2026-02-21). Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while US President Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes. | Two US officials told Reuters that US military planning on Iran had reached an advanced stage, with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing leadership change in Tehran, if ordered by Trump. | Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal to resolve their longstanding nuclear dispute or face "really bad thin…
(2026-02-21). Donald Trump says Iran 'better negotiate a fair deal' after Khamenei warning. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump said Iran 'better negotiate a deal' as he spoke with reporters at a press conference on the Supreme's Court's ruling against his tariffs agenda on Friday. "They better negotiate a fair deal. You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders of Iran. And it's a very, very, very sad situation," he said. The sides held talks in Geneva this week, amid the ongoing US military buildup – and reports the Trump could still launch strikes. Watch for more…
(2026-02-21). Iran: Additional prison sentences against Narges Mohammadi. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and The Free Narges Coalition condemn the additional prison sentences handed down to human rights defender, writer, and journalist Narges Mohammadi this week, and urges the international community to take concrete steps to protect the safety and psychological well-being of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate to (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Webinar: While Iran Boils, Trump's "Peace Plan" Threatens Palestinian Existence. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/palestine-iran…
(2026-02-21). Here Goes Washington To War Again…Because It's Still Empire First OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here they go again—the war drums on the Potomac are beating so loudly for war against Iran that the CIA stenographers at the NYT have now confidently announced that the next attack will commence this weekend. | And yet and yet. Why? | The overwhelming fact of life in the year 2026 is that Iran is not remotely a military threat to the liberty and security of Americans. Not in Washington DC or Podunk Iowa or anywhere else from sea-to-shinning-sea. Period. Full stop. | Yet real, credible threat of military attack is the one and only reason for a peaceful, constitutional republic to go to war—and most…
(2026-02-21). China Issues Stark Warning Over U.S. Military Ambitions in Palestinian Territories. moderndiplomacy.eu China adopts a sharply critical view of US military actions in and around the Palestinian territories, such as the proposed floating military pier in the Gaza envelope. This comes alongside President Trump's plan to establish an international military base in Gaza, housing 5,000 US troops and surrounded by 26 observation towers, as has been announced. …
(2026-02-21). Battered by Gaza war, tech sector in recovery mode. al-monitor.com Israel's vital tech sector, dragged down by the war in Gaza, is showing early signs of recovery, buoyed by a surge in defence innovation and fresh investment momentum.Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country's GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of exports, according to the latest available data from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), published in September 2025.
(2026-02-21). Farmers in Gaza risk Israeli bullets to bring their fields back to life. aljazeera.com Gaza farmers face risks as Israeli buffer zones expand into their agricultural lands under heavy military control.
(2026-02-21). Hamas to announce its new political leader during Ramadan. haaretz.com Hamas' leadership race comes down to Gaza cease-fire negotiator Khalil al-Hayya and former chief Khaled Meshal, with sources saying the outcome is expected to shape the group's political strategy, regional relations, and approach to Israel in the years ahea…
(2026-02-21). Armed struggle or diplomacy with Israel? Hamas set to name new political leader during Ramadan. haaretz.com Hamas' leadership race comes down to Gaza cease-fire negotiator Khalil al-Hayya and former chief Khaled Meshal, with sources saying the outcome is expected to shape the group's political strategy, regional relations, and approach to Israel in the years ahead…
(2026-02-21). Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza force. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday pledged up to 8,000 troops, and potentially more, to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace in Washington.Addressing leaders gathered at the White House, Prabowo voiced strong confidence in the U.S.-led initiative, expressing optimism that lasting peace in Palestine could be achieved despite expected challenges."Even with obstacles and difficulties, we are very optimistic that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, this vision of real peace can be realized,…
(2026-02-21). Huckabee tells Tucker Carlson would be if Israel took over most of Middle East. haaretz.com In a two-and-a-half-hour interview spanning Gaza, 'Greater Israel,' Jeffrey Epstein and the USS Liberty, Tucker Carlson accused the U.S. ambassador of being 'not in charge' and 'unwilling to say certain things,' exposing a deepening Republican feud over the future of U.S.-Israel relations…
(2026-02-21). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.
(2026-02-21). Gaza support with international federation – IOC. al-monitor.com The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday that FIFA's support of an investment programme in Gaza was "in keeping with the role" of an international federation.IOC president Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware that FIFA president Gianni Infantino had attended the first meeting of the Board of Peace alongside US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday.
(2026-02-21). Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan. aljazeera.com Latest Israeli attacks bring total death toll in Gaza since October 'ceasefire' to 614.
(2026-02-21). Carlson, Huckabee spar in lengthy interview as GOP rift over Israel deepens. haaretz.com In a two-and-a-half-hour interview spanning Gaza, 'Greater Israel,' Jeffrey Epstein and the USS Liberty, Tucker Carlson accused the U.S. ambassador of being 'not in charge' and 'unwilling to say certain things,' exposing a deepening Republican feud over the future of U.S.-Israel relations…
(2026-02-21). Political drama wins Golden Bear. al-monitor.com "Yellow Letters", directed by German filmmaker Ilker Catak, won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for best film Saturday, at a ceremony reflecting the controversy over Gaza that has dogged this year's edition.Some award winners spoke out in favour of the Palestinian cause, pushing back after jury president Wim Wenders had sparked outrage earlier by trying to steer the festival away from the issue.
(2026-02-21). 'Colonial Apartheid Regime': Jeremy Scahill on Trump's 'Board of Peace' Plans For Gaza. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-02-21). Ramadan under the Rubble: Gaza welcomes Holy Month amid Unhealed Wounds. juancole.com
(2026-02-21). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-21). El número de fallecimientos en Gaza fue mayor que las cifras oficiales. cubadebate.cu La cifra de muertes violentas en los primeros 16 meses de genocidio fue de más de 75 mil, muy por encima de las estimaciones del Ministerio de Salud de Gaza.
(2026-02-21). El número de fallecimientos en Gaza fue mayor que las cifras oficiales. cubadebate.cu La cifra de muertes violentas en los primeros 16 meses de genocidio fue de más de 75 mil, muy por encima de las estimaciones del Ministerio de Salud de Gaza.
(2026-02-21). Laila Cunningham panics when asked about Reform's Epstein links. thecanary.co 
Content Warning: if you struggle with secondhand embarrassment, you may find this video of Reform's Laila Cunningham hard to watch Laila Cunningham is Reform's candidate for the mayor of London. She's also one of the worst public performers in the whole of British politics. This was especially clear in the following encounter she had with […] | By
(2026-02-21). UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe. aljazeera.com The report comes as police widen investigations into former prince, including questioning his close protection teams.
(2026-02-21). Feb. 20: UN] Board of Peace Rock 'n' Roll, Royal Epstein Fallout Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-21). The Epstein Files: The collapse of the Western narrative of "a few bad apples" uwidata.com By Yiƒüit Saner The most gripping detail in the Epstein files was, unsurprisingly, the witness accounts describing the horrifying perversions of Western elites. But what's come spilling out of the files points to a decay far broader than individual perversions. It suggests that the crimes alleged in the documents and testimonies — pedophilia, murder, sex …
(2026-02-21). UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein links. ummid.com Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been in news over his ties with Jeffry Epstein, has been arrested.
(2026-02-21). Caracas Should Have Peace and Friendship, Not War and Piracy. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 20, 2026 I'm on a U.S. delegation to Venezuela. We arrived Friday. Less than two months ago, the U.S. government bombed this place, sending missiles and a huge number of planes and helicopters into Caracas, and kidnapped the president and his wife. Ships and a submarine are still …
(2026-02-21). The Decapitation That Failed. popularresistance.org The kidnapping of a sitting head of state marks a grave escalation in US-Venezuela relations. By seizing Venezuela's constitutional president, Washington signaled both its disregard for international law and its confidence that it would face little immediate consequence. | The response within the US political establishment to the attack on Venezuela has been striking. Without the slightest cognitive dissonance over President Maduro's violent abduction, Democrats call for "restoring democracy" — but not for returning Venezuela's lawful president. | So why didn't the imperialists simply assassinate him?
(2026-02-21). Thursday 2/26: The "Donroe Doctrine" : Venezuela & Cuba in the Crosshairs. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-02-21). Venezuela Installs Committee to Monitor Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The committee will develop and implement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law by collaborating with the country's justice system and analyzing specific cases. PSUV Deputy Jorge Arreaza and opposition Deputy Nora Bracho were app…
(2026-02-21). US Attacks in Venezuela and Greenland Lay Groundwork for Billionaire Fiefdoms. truthout.org On January 3, 2026, Tim Stern, a German investor, was sleeping peacefully at his Venezuela residence when the phone on his small bedside table suddenly went wild. As he explained to Timothy Allen of the "Free Cities Podcast," calls streamed in immediately after news broke that the United States had bombed Caracas in the early hours of the morning. Within hours, it was clear that Venezuelan… |
(2026-02-21). Over 1,000 UK councillors sign Palestine pledge before elections. newarab.com 
Over 1,000 politicians across Britain's range of According to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), which launched the
(2026-02-21). Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp. al-monitor.com Feb 22 (Reuters) – Australia's centre-left government on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants.The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention centre due to technical reasons. The group is expected to travel to Damascus before eventually returning to Australia, despite objections from ruling and opposition lawmakers.
(2026-02-21). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-21). Ukraine Slams Hungary and Slovakia's Energy Ultimatum. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the governments of Hungary and Slovakia for their threats of cutting off electricity supplies. The ministry described these actions as 'ultimatums and blackmail' amid ongoing energy tensions.
(2026-02-21). Neighbours watched as Valentine's night horror unfolded in Matugga. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For nearly two hours on Valentine's Day night, cries for help echoed from a house in Mabanda Village, Matugga Town Council — but neighbours stayed inside and listened. Inside the house, 18-year-old Martin Bukenya, a student at Hillside SS Matugga, was being beaten by Herbert Lumu, who had allegedly found …
(2026-02-21). Video: Attempting to Control Nuclear Weapons. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-02-21). SPL 25/26: Ivan Toney replaces Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer. ummid.com Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Saudi FC has replaced Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer after MatchWeek22 (MW22) in the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025/26.
(2026-02-21). Police Investigate Alleged Lesbianism Case Involving Arua TikToker. plusnews.ug 
Police in Arua City, Ayivu West Division, are investigating a case of alleged lesbianism involving two young women, one of them a prominent TikTok content creator. The suspects, who are currently being held at Onduparaka Police Station, were arrested on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026, at a rented residence along Giligili Road at Ediofe Trading Centre …
(2026-02-21). Trump Plans To Replace Tariffs, Salvage Trade Deals After Supreme Court Ruling. eurasiareview.com By Brett Rowland | ( Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs hours after the high court invalidated his use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs worldwide. Recent economic research found that Americans paid more than 90% of those import duties. | Trump said he would use other laws to keep the exis…
(2026-02-21). 'Europe is terribly afraid that the war will end!' Expert shares his thoughts on Ukraine negotiations. eng.belta.by February is associated with two events from different years: the Maidan took place in Ukraine 14 years ago and the special military operation began four years ago. Their interconnection is obvious.
(2026-02-21). Punishing Language: Queensland's Antisemitism Bill. dissidentvoice.org In a feat of enterprising delusion and sinister suppression, Australia's second largest state has decided to deal with what it regards as an antisemitic problem. After last December's attacks on Sydney's Bondi Beach by two gunmen on attendees of a Hanukkah event that left 15 people dead, it has become modish to insist that a …
(2026-02-21). Tragedy in Sarita Vihar: Murder of Mother and Daughter Shocks Community. devdiscourse.com A shocking murder case has emerged in Delhi's Sarita Vihar, where a 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found dead inside their home. The prime suspect, according to police, is a neighbor named Deen Dayal.
(2026-02-21). UN Report Exposes Torture, Rape In Southeast Asia's Multi-Billion-Dollar Scam Centers. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | A sprawling online scam industry worth an estimated tens of billions of dollars a year is being powered by trafficked workers subjected to torture, sexual abuse and forced labour inside heavily guarded compounds in Southeast Asia, a new UN human rights report has found. | Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a "litany of abuse" affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to find themselves detained, beaten and forced to commit online fraud. | "The treatment endured by individuals within t…
(2026-02-21). Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, court rules. tribune.com.pk 
The Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Amazon must face lawsuits by families that lost relatives who died by suicide after consuming sodium nitrite they bought from outside vendors on the retailer's website. | All nine justices rejected a ruling by an intermediate-level appeals court that the families could not sue Amazon for negligence because suicide was a superseding cause of their relatives' deaths. | Justice G. Helen Whitener wrote that Amazon owed customers a duty of reasonable care and must avoid exposing them to "harm from the foreseeable conduct of a third party." | She said a…
(2026-02-21). Mental Health crisis casts shadow over Uganda's economy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold by 2040 is facing an unexpected threat: a fast-rising mental health crisis driven by rapid population growth, youth unemployment, and mounting social pressures. At the launch of the State of Uganda Population Report 2025 (SUPRE 2025) at the Uganda Media Centre on …
(2026-02-21). US draws up plans for "leadership change" and "targeting individuals" in Iran strike. wsws.org The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship ever built, transited the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday and entered the Mediterranean, placing the United States within days of having the military force in position for a massive illegal assault on Iran.
(2026-02-21). Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement. tribune.com.pk 
Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old announced Friday. | Former multi-weight world champion Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017, unbeaten in 50 bouts, though he has appeared in several exhibition fights since. | "I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing," Mayweather, said in a statement to AFP. | "From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards ⚪ no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate…
(2026-02-21). Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal after Modi-Lula talks. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds hands with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as they walk before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 21, 2026. — AFP Modi, Lula discuss critical minerals cooperation in Delhi.India seeking to cut…
(2026-02-21). Glyfada Floods Reveal Greece's Deep-Rooted Infrastructure Failures and Social Inequality. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-21). India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup Super Eights — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Defending champions and co-hosts India face debut-title chasing South Africa in rematch of last T20 World Cup final.
(2026-02-21). Footage shows Israeli troops waiting in ambush, then opening fire on a Palestinian teen. haaretz.com A decade passed between the killing of the first son and the second. Nur was killed at a West Bank checkpoint, and Rayan was shot in an ambush on his way home. IDF soldiers took Rayan's body, and Israel now refuses to return it…
(2026-02-21). "Not worried" : Reactions as Maharashtra annuls 5% Muslim Quota. ummid.com Commenting on the BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to scrap the 5% reservation granted to Muslims, AIMIM Maharashtra President and former MP, Imtiaz Jaleel, said the decision will not have any impact on the community.
(2026-02-21). An Alliance of Socialists and Conservatives Against Liberal Centrism: Not Such Strange Fellows After All. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation The socialist left trashes attempts to unite the left and right Is it possible to oppose this centrist drift to the middle of the political spectrum by uniting socialists and conservatives? In the United States socialists howl at the prospect of uniting with conservatives. "How stupid" they might say. "Conservatives are pro-capitalists, pro-war and …
(2026-02-21). Russia's BRICS Sherpa Debunked Speculation About It Turning Into a Security Bloc. globalresearch.ca Sergey Ryabkov, who serves as both Deputy Foreign Minister and "I would like to remind you that BRICS is not a military union and not a collective security organization with collective defense commitments. …
(2026-02-21). GenesisArbit Reviews: Why do investments work. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Libya PM undergoes 'successful' treatment at heart hospital. newarab.com 
Libya's Prime Minister "I assure you that I am fine, by God's grace," said a statement posted on social media overnight. | The treatment was carried out at a facility in the northwestern Libyan city of Dbeibah said he later travelled abroa…
(2026-02-21). Censorship of Palestine overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale. newarab.com 
(2026-02-21). 50 Actions from Coast to Coast to Coast Demand Canada Close Loopholes in Arms Exports. worldbeyondwar.org 
Tuesday February 17 saw more than 50 communities from coast to coast to coast rise up on the No More Loopholes Day of Action to demand that our government stop Canadian weapons from fueling war crimes. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-21). One dead as Metro bridge pillar collapses in Mumbai. ummid.com One person has been killed and three others are injured after a pillar of an under-construction metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, Mumbai Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight encounter in Colombo. tribune.com.pk 
The opening Super Eights clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after persistent rain at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. | Heavy showers set in soon after Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, with covers remaining firmly in place as rain continued throughout the evening. | Match officials made the first inspection at 7: 40pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST), but conditions failed to improve sufficiently to allow play. | New Zealand and Pakistan share points after rain has the final say in the first #T20WorldCup Super 8 contest.
(2026-02-21). Polanski calls out Labour 'panic' in Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
According to a new poll, Labour are on track to come third in the Gorton & Denton by-election. While you can never put too much stock in one poll, it's far from the only sign that Labour are doing badly. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has now drawn attention to the Labour Party's "panic": You […] | By
(2026-02-21). Iran says 'don't underestimate us': Could a hidden arsenal erase US' naval dominance overnight. hindustantimes.com Iran has doubled down on its threats against Washington, with senior lawmakers warning that "secret" and "special" weapons are ready to counter any U.S. attack, potentially sinking warships and hitting American bases across the Middle East. Abbas Papizadeh and Amir Hayat Moghaddam have both cautioned that a clash would not only trigger regional escalation and turmoil in global oil markets but could even extend to strikes on U.S. soil, including what one described as "Trump's own palace," as Israel simultaneously reports a rapid expansion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal.
(2026-02-21). Phillis Wheatley And Black Heroes Of The Revolution OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lawrence W. Reed | Out of a total population of 2.5 million at the time of the Declaration of Independence, Slavery is always and everywhere an unconscionable stain, an egregious error, a monstrous outrage, a horrible sin. Every human possesses a natural right to be his own master, so long as he does not deny that same right to others. | Most people take that principle for granted today…
(2026-02-21). Iran Crisis Exposes the Impotence of America's Neoliberal War Machine. globalresearch.ca After some delays, the United States is dispatching a second aircraft-carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and threaten Iran. | This is the third Atlantic…
(2026-02-21). Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike. al-monitor.com Hezbollah warned Saturday that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives.Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group.On Friday, the Israeli military said it had hit Hezbollah command centres in eastern Lebanon and targets linked to the Palestinian group Hamas in the south.
(2026-02-21). Customs seize 30kg silver from truck at Torkham border. tribune.com.pk 
Customs officials at the Torkham border crossing seized 30 kilograms of silver from a truck during an operation at the Torkham Import Terminal. | Collector Ghulam Mustafa said the truck had entered Pakistan from Afghanistan and was searched at the import terminal. The silver was concealed inside the truck's tyres. | The truck had transported an Afghan family into Afghanistan and was returning to Pakistan when it was stopped. Customs officials discovered the hidden silver during the inspection. | The silver and the truck were taken into custody by customs authorities. The recovered metal is valued at approximat…
(2026-02-21). Why Britain's Economy Is Sputtering OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lipton Matthews | Britain and the United States are often described in the same breath: advanced economies that have moved beyond industry into services, finance, and knowledge work. On paper, the similarity looks strong. Services dominate employment and output in both countries, manufacturing has receded, and global cities anchor national growth. Yet the resemblance is superficial. The kinds of services each country produces, and the economic roles those services play, are profoundly different. | In the United States, the service sector has become a site of innovation, coordination, and control. Firms sell…
(2026-02-21). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-21). Trump's tariffs are void. Here's how companies get their money back. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an economic emergency law were illegal, amounting to about $175 billion. The court did not provide guidance on how to refund these illegal tariffs, and when asked, Trump mentioned the likelihood of prolonged legal battles. Tariffs are collected when an …
(2026-02-21). India AI Impact Summit: A Reality Check. ummid.com The India AI Impact Summit may not qualify as an outright failure, but it has certainly emerged as a cautionary tale.
(2026-02-21). The Great Betrayal: Why the Western Left Ignores Iranian Victims. fairobserver.com History will record the early 21st century as the era of the "Great Betrayal." We witness a profound moral collapse within Western academia, media and political movements — a collapse defined by a deafening silence regarding the systematic butchery of the Iranian people by the Islamic Republic, contrasted against the ever-present, mobilized rage against the…
(2026-02-21). Pennsylvania high school students violently attacked by police during anti-ICE walkout. wsws.org From Pennsylvania to Virginia, Oklahoma and Texas, authorities are suspending and criminalizing youth protesting immigration enforcement.
(2026-02-21). CI Arrests Father Who Killed Daughter's "Boyfriend" plusnews.ug 
The Crime Intelligence team has tracked down and arrested Herbert Lumu Musasizi, a man accused of killing his daughter's alleged boyfriend, Martin Bukenya, on Valentine's Day. The Director of Crime Intelligence, Chris Damulira, and the Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, confirmed Musasizi's arrest. "We have tracked and arrested the man who killed a young student in Matugga for …
(2026-02-21). Pakistani army officer among two killed in bombing. newarab.com 
A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a security convoy in It said the attack took place in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where security forces have battled militants for years. | The military said Pakistan would not "exercise any restraint" and that operations against those responsible for the violence would continue "irrespective of their location," lan…
(2026-02-21). President Ramaphosa reaffirms SA's strategic autonomy at Armed Forces Day. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa reaffirms SA's strategic autonomy at Armed Forces Day | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's strategic autonomy and commitment to peace, saying the country will continue to assert its sovereignty amid rising geopolitical tensions. | Delivering the keynote address at Armed Forces Day at Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou, Limpopo on Saturday, the President said members of the SANDF serve in an era of great geopolitical tension. | "South Africa remains steadfast in our policy of non-alignment. We refuse to be drawn into the spheres of influence of competing global powers. We assert…
(2026-02-21). IBT Pres Sean Says "There Are No Cameras At UPS" indybay.org International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien has said that there are no cameras at UPS. He then said that they do have them but they are not used to discipline UPS Teamsters. He also denied that the infrared cameras are causing cataracts and tumors although hundreds of members have reported that they are being tortured on the job with these forward facing cameras which are on their eyes from 60 to 70 hours a week.
(2026-02-21). Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war. al-monitor.com By Kuba Stezycki and Ali KucukgocmenWARSAW/ISTANBUL, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Maryna Bondarenko says she has three suitcases packed in her apartment in Poland, waiting for the day when peace returns to Ukraine.The 51-year-old journalist fled Kyiv with her son and mother after Russia launched its invasion on February 24, 2022. She thought they would be abroad for a month or two until the war ended.Four years later, she is still there, working in a Ukrainian‚Äëlanguage newsroom that caters to a community of more than 1.5 million Ukrainians living in Poland.
(2026-02-21). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-21). The So-Called Ukrainian Peace Negotiations. "The Intrusion of Money" globalresearch.ca Putin's peace negotiations with Washington are turning out to be as endless as Putin's war in Donbas. Yet another day of negotiations has passed, and the result is no progress…
(2026-02-21). Pentagon in full panic mode, scrambling to decapitate Khamenei & more before Iran's missiles hit base. hindustantimes.com Are U.S.—Iran tensions entering their most dangerous phase yet? Reports claim the Pentagon has presented sweeping military contingency plans, including potential "decapitation" options targeting Iran's top leadership, even as nuclear diplomacy continues in Geneva. According to sources, President Trump has been briefed on scenarios involving Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and possible succession pathways — a move that could dramatically escalate regional instability. Meanwhile, Washington has surged military assets into the Middle East, deploying aircraft carriers, warships, and hundreds of figh…
(2026-02-21). Macron says US SC tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the US Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's trade tariffs shows that it is good to have counterweights to power and the rule of law in democracies. | "It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law," he said at the annual agricultural salon in Paris, in response to a question about Friday's ruling by the US Supreme Court that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an economic emergency law were illegal. | "It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies," Macron said. | He added that France wo…
(2026-02-21). Why China Sees US Military Moves as a Strategic Warning. thinktank.pk China's sharp reaction to recent US military air activity in the Yellow Sea is not an isolated tactical response. Instead, it reflects deeper strategic anxieties about American military signaling, regional pressure tactics, and the possibility of a broader escalation pattern—particularly in the context of rising speculation about potential US strikes on Iran. At first glance, …
(2026-02-21). Ringleader among three robbery suspects arrested after encounter in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Pirabad police on Saturday arrested three alleged robbers, including the ringleader of a dacoit gang, after an alleged encounter in the Qasba Colony area in Karachi. | According to police, the suspects were apprehended in injured condition near Ali Ground in Qasba Colony following an exchange of fire. The wounded men were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital through a Chhipa ambulance. | A spokesperson for the district SSP said the arrested suspects were identified as 32 year old Amir Bakhsh alias Badshah, son of Manzoor, 27 year old Najeebullah, son of Qalandar, and 40 year old Farooq, son of Abbas. | Read: Fam…
(2026-02-21). Maidan Massacre Trial Verdict Excerpts Confirming False-Flag Massacre in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca There is an ongoing blackout and denial of the Maidan massacre trial verdict's confirmation that many Maidan activists were killed and wounded and BBC and ARD TV journalists were shot at on February 20, 2014 by snipers in Hotel Ukraina …
(2026-02-21). Lukashenko extends greetings to State Property Committee. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the staff and veterans of the State Property Committee on the 35th anniversary of its founding and on the Day of Workers of Land Management and Cartographic and Geodetic Services..
(2026-02-21). UN urges scam centres clampdown. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations on Friday called on governments to clamp down on scam centres, which have mushroomed in Southeast Asia with hundreds of thousands of people trafficked into forced labour. | The UN human rights office released a report documenting torture, sexual abuse, forced abortions, food deprivation, solitary confinement and other abuses. | "The litany of abuse is staggering and at the same time heart-breaking," said UN rights chief Volker Turk, urging governments to act against corruption that is "deeply entrenched in such lucrative scamming operations, and to prosecute the criminal syndicates behind th…
(2026-02-21). Friday Nite Videos | February 20, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | February 20, 2026 |
(2026-02-21). Iraqis repatriated from al-Hol leaving camp 'practically empty'. newarab.com 
(2026-02-21). Arteta wants to 'live in the present'. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his players to "live in the present" ahead of Sunday's visit to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a battle to stay ahead in the title race after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws. | The title race tightened as Arsenal dropped points at Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with second-placed Manchester City now five points behind with a game in hand. | Arteta said Arsenal, who have won only one of their last four league games on the road, need to earn success as they hunt for their first English top-flight title since 2003-04. | "We have a very…
(2026-02-21). Belarus at OSCE PA: European security facing its most profound crisis since Helsinki. eng.belta.by The European security space is currently experiencing its deepest crisis since the Helsinki Final Act was signed, Belarusian MP Sergei Rachkov said at a meeting of the OSCE PA Standing Committee in Vienna'é…
(2026-02-21). Apply hate speech laws "equally" — send us all to jail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). The Scientists Groveling to Trump Are Kidding Themselves. portside.org The Scientists Groveling to Trump Are Kidding Themselves |
(2026-02-21). Israel wants to execute Palestinians and the world will allow it. aljazeera.com An execution bill is being pushed through the Knesset. International indifference paved its way for it.
(2026-02-21). President Museveni Hosts Sudan's RSF Leader Hamdan Dagalo, Pushes for Dialogue to end War. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on friday met with Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan at State House, Entebbe. The high-level engagement focused on ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restoring regional stability. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan continues to face a devastating war that …
(2026-02-21). It's Very Possible To Be Both Happy And Well-Informed. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a viral It's a relatable statement, but it's based on an incorrect understanding. | The key isn't finding a balance between blissful ignorance and painful awareness, it's learning to find happiness in sources that don'
(2026-02-21). Crackdown on Pension Irregularities in Uttarakhand. devdiscourse.com In a decisive move, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned measures against former government employees unlawfully drawing dual pension benefits. These individuals reportedly received both government pensions and social welfare pension scheme benefits, raising questions about oversight in pension management.
(2026-02-21). US Says 15,000 to 20,000 Escapees Remain at Large From Syrian ISIS Camp Exodus. news.antiwar.com This time last month, the Syrian military was sweeping through Kurdish territory in the country's northeast Hasakeh Governorate, and having seized control of the al-Hawl prison camp, there were reports of thousands of ISIS-linked detainees being freed by the Islamist government's forces. The government downplayed this issue, blaming the escapes on Kurdish security weakness, and …
(2026-02-21). Arab, Muslim states slam Huckabee for saying for Israel to take over Middle East. haaretz.com Several Arab states and Muslim-representing organizations criticized Mike Huckabee's comments in a Friday interview with far-right pundit Tucker Carlson, where he said it would be 'fine' if Israel took 'basically the entire Middle East'…
(2026-02-21). Lionel Messi, Son Heung-Min ready to clash as Miami opens at LAFC. tribune.com.pk 
The two most valuable clubs in MLS clash when Lionel Messi's Inter Miami visit Son Heung-Min's Los Angeles FC in the league opener for both on Saturday night. | After preseason injury scares for both clubs, it looks as if each side could be close to full strength for the clash that has been moved to the much larger Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. | Messi, the reigning MLS Golden Boot winner and two-time reigning MVP, has returned to training for Miami after a mild hamstring injury led to…
(2026-02-21). Is the world seeking peace outside the UN? Explore the Peace Council Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu US President Trump's announcement of the creation of the so-called "Peace Council," involving several countries, including Morocco, sparks a deep debate that goes beyond the diplomatic event itself. It addresses the core of the international order established after World War II. The issue isn't only about establishing a new international body but also raises an …
(2026-02-21). Jordan blasts US envoy's Israel can 'take Middle East' remarks. newarab.com 
In a statement issued on Saturday, Jordan's Foreign Ministry described Huckabee's comments as "absurd and provocative, and represent a violation of diplomatic norms, an infringement on the sovereignty of the region's states, and a cl…
(2026-02-21). Talking Genocide and How the World is Moving (Bulldozing Palestinians) Forward. dissidentvoice.org 
Listen to my Interview of Syrian Laif Marouf, who is now in Lebanon. The American right has descended into a bitter dispute over U.S. support for Israel. Does this dispute pose an existential threat to Israel? — Dimitri Lascaris Nope. What does the AmeriKKKan right stand for, really? For Palestine? For Hamas? Do …
(2026-02-21). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-21). BREAKING STUDY: Israeli FOIA Data Reveals Massive Heart Injury Spike in Children Immediately After mRNA Shot Rollout. globalresearch.ca For years, the public was told that COVID-19 mRNA injection-induced cardiac injury in children was rare. That reassurance formed the backbone of adolescent vaccination campaigns across the world. But what if the underlying safety data were never fully processed or …
(2026-02-21). War on Iran is the opposite of 'realism'. strategic-culture.su Don't do it, Mr. President. | By Andrew DAY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | No one really knows what goes on inside the mind o…
(2026-02-21). The Black Anti-Fascist Tradition Recognized Fascism Didn't Begin in Europe. truthout.org Back in 2016, I was asked what I thought about Donald Trump. Even back then, I saw him as an aspiring fascist, and I responded: Trump 2.0 has only confirmed my fears, my dread, and my anger. Make no mistake about it: This administration is unapologetically and shamelessly hellbent on establishing a violent white fascistic state. I know that some are surprised, but the truth of the matter… |
(2026-02-21). Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy. geo.tv 
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries,…
(2026-02-21). South Carolina Hospitals Aren't Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. truthout.org In mid-January, an unassuming man in khakis and a button-down shirt walked to a wooden lectern at a school board meeting in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Most chairs in the audience were empty. The man, Tim Smith, was the only person signed up to speak during public comments. He had five minutes. "I trust that each one of you had a good Christmas and New Year's," he began. |
(2026-02-21). Iraq bloc may drop Maliki from PM nomination after US threats. newarab.com 
Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework coalition is moving towards abandoning The shift comes after what Iraq's Foreign Ministry described on Thursday as "verbal" US messages rejecting Maliki's nomination and warning of possible sanctions targeting Iraqi individuals and institutions, as well as a potential reassessment of relations with Baghdad. | The ministry issued the statem…
(2026-02-21). Iran's "Islamic Revolution" Lives. Social Unity and Defiance in Relation to U.S.-Israeli Threats. globalresearch.ca To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website button below the author's …
(2026-02-21). Tensions Flare in Lyon: Marchers React to Killing of Far-Right Activist. devdiscourse.com In the French city of Lyon, thousands took to the streets on Saturday to protest the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The incident, shocking the nation, was allegedly perpetrated by hard-left activists.
(2026-02-21). Soroti Officials Urge Revival of Scouting and Co-Curricular Activities. plusnews.ug 
Officials in Soroti District are calling on parents and head teachers to reinvigorate co-curricular activities, particularly scouting, to enhance children's learning and upbringing. The appeal came during the 2026 Head Teachers' Planning Meeting, attended by representatives from the Soroti District Education Department and head teachers from government primary schools. Soroti District hosts 69 government primary schools, …
(2026-02-21). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-21). Israeli prosecution shuts down probe into Arab MK for. haaretz.com The move follows a heated TV exchange about a fatal police shooting, in which the lawmaker told a uniformed spokesperson to 'shut your mouth' and called him 'a nobody.' Police issued a rare public rebuke, accused him of abusing parliamentary immunity, and demanded a public apology…
(2026-02-21). Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights opener abandoned at T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Persistent rain in Colombo forces abandonment of Pakistan's game with New Zealand, which was to open Super Eights stage.
(2026-02-21). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-21). IMF acknowledges economic turnaround in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan's economic outlook, stating that policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilise the economy, contain inflation and rebuild confidence, as the country prepares for a fresh round of review talks later this month. | Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said an IMF staff team will visit Pakistan from February 25 to conduct discussions on the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainabilit…
(2026-02-21). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.
(2026-02-21). Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces 'new phase' of operations. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyFeb 22 – Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria, as the militant group signaled what it described as a new phase of operations against the country's leadership.The militant group said on its Dabiq news agency that it had targeted "an individual of the apostate Syrian regime" in the city of Mayadin in Deir al-Zor province using a pistol, and attacked two other personnel with machine guns in the northern city of Raqqa.
(2026-02-21). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Black History Month Celebration. indybay.org The Spot, Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-21). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-21). Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom. al-monitor.com Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders, who also face a US military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal.The gatherings at universities, which were reported by both local and diaspora media outlets, followed a mass protest movement that was met with a government crackdown last month that left thousands dead.
(2026-02-21). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | WASSENAAR, NETHERLANDS — MAY 5: The remains of a communication room are visible as the Seyss-Inquart bunker opens its doors to the public on Liberation Day for a special "Freedom Meal" on May 5, 2025 in Wassenaar, Netherlands. The holiday marks the Netherlands' li…
(2026-02-21). Macron's Visit To India: Major Takeaways Analysis. eurasiareview.com The three-day visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India in February 2026 during which a host of agreements on security and economic issues were signed has reset bilateral ties and is being watched in world capitals for its significance and importance. Macron visited both India's economic and political capitals — Mumbai and New Delhi — during which he interacted with business and political leaders and inked agreements on both economic and defence issues. This was Macron's fourth visit to India since assuming office in 2017. The fourth visit was path-breaking as it consolidated the transform…
(2026-02-21). Israel A State of Exception Eyes Borders Beyond Palestine. ummid.com Israel has already created that void. In the hands of a genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of Palestine.
(2026-02-21). SC can 'no longer strike down' legislation. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has made it clear that the Supreme Court's authority to strike down legislation on constitutional grounds no longer vests in it under the present constitutional scheme. | "The Constitution (Twenty-Seventh) Amendment Act, 2025 has restructured the constitutional distribution of judicial power. As a consequence, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court has been correspondingly curtailed in this regard, and the authority to strike down legislation on constitutional grounds no longer vests in it under the present constitutional scheme," the court says. | The court held that the…
(2026-02-21). Bombs Which Polish The Skulls Of The Dead. popularresistance.org On 5 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired, ending the last surviving legal constraint on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the United States and the Russian Federation. New START, which was signed in 2010 and entered into force in 2011, should have been replaced by a successor agreement. The treaty limited strategic warheads and delivery vehicles deployed by each side and established a verification regime of inspection, notification, and information exchange. These measures were not cosmetic; they were thin threads that restrained the most destructive machinery ever assembled…
(2026-02-21). The Triangular Fortress in U.S.-Taiwan Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu On February 12, 2026, the U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) completed a "triangular fortress" that Washington and Taipei have erected over three months, anchored on three pillars: defense, technology, and trade. The timeline is breathtaking in its efficiency. It began in mid-December 2025 with a record-high $11 billion US arms package to Taiwan. It …
(2026-02-21). ICE Death House Blood Running Through Roxbury Sewer Lines Product of Roxbury / NJ MAGA. fightbackbetter.com Republicans in Roxbury are grasphing for their spine — some saying they will do everything they can about the Death…
(2026-02-21). LIVE: Manchester City vs Newcastle United — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as City host Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.
(2026-02-21). Museveni aide backs Abataka SACCO, warns against misuse of savings. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential aide Henry Lutwama has urged clan leaders in Buganda to use organised savings as a tool for wealth creation, warning against diverting SACCO funds to non-productive expenses. Lutwama, the Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of Bataka Affairs in Buganda, made the remarks on February 16 while officiating at …
(2026-02-21). Indonesia's human rights law being revised under a global spotlight. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANAYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The global human rights landscape has witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone. Indonesia, for the first time since the body's establishment in 2006, has officially taken the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Indonesia's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, is currently…
(2026-02-21). Why Jews must speak up when Muslims are targeted. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Budget 2026: SA economy 'on the cusp' of rapid growth. sanews.gov.za Budget 2026: SA economy 'on the cusp' of rapid growth | As South Africa prepares for next week's Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled a shift in the national narrative — from one of recovery to one of guarded optimism. | Delivering his remarks during the debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 19 February 2026, the President noted the importance of a growing economy. | "[We] know that what will make the greatest difference in people's lives are jobs and other livelihood opportunities. What will make the greatest difference is accelerated economic growth. A growing eco…
(2026-02-21). IBT 2010 CSUSF Strikers & Unionists Speak Out About Attacks on Labor & CSU Union Busting. indybay.org Striking IBT 2010 CSUSF building trades workers spoke out about their 4 day unfair labor practice strike. They were joined by other workers including an Amazon Teamster who talked about the role of AI at warehouses.
(2026-02-21). Lebanon condemns deadly Israeli strikes on south and east. newarab.com 
(2026-02-21). Did Obama reveal alien secrets? Trump moves to declassify UFO files as pentagon weighs in. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new political and public debate has started in Washington after former President Barack Obama said in a podcast interview that "aliens are real, but they are not being held in Area 51." This made President Donald Trump very angry.Trump said that Obama leaked classified information, saying, "He leaked classified information." That was wrong of him to do. It's a big mistake. But Trump also said he wasn't sure and added, "I don't know if they are real."Obama said these things on the "No Lie" podcast, where he made it clear that there is no secret underground base hiding aliens, even though the chances o…
(2026-02-21). Why Arab states are terrified of US war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org As an American attack on Iran seems increasingly inevitable, America's allies in the Persian Gulf — the very nations hosting U.S. bases and bracing anxiously for an Iranian blowback — are terrified of escalation and are lobbying Washington to stop it .The scale of the U.S. mobilization is indeed
(2026-02-21). England's Wake-Up Call: Ready for Redemption in T20 Super 8s. devdiscourse.com In an introspective pre-match press conference, England's cricket captain Harry Brook acknowledged that his team had underestimated some of their group stage opponents in the T20 World Cup. Despite a rocky start highlighted by a narrow victory over Nepal and a loss to West Indies, England has advanced to the Super 8 stage.
(2026-02-21). Minneapolis—Organizing for Protection of the Community. covertactionmagazine.com Last week I was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to observe and learn from those who have attempted to protect members of their community from the brutal assaults by ICE and other government agencies and hold those agencies accountable for the violence they are wreaking on the community. ICE in Minneapolis—From Surge to "Surrender" (Kind of) The …
(2026-02-21). Akhilesh Yadav Challenges BJP Over Security Concerns. devdiscourse.com In a fresh political escalation, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of political interference following the abrupt withdrawal of his National Security Guard (NSG) cover. Yadav, demanding transparency, criticized the decision, labeling it as another instance of politicized security actions.
(2026-02-21). 'International Unions' And Trump's Aggression Against Canada. popularresistance.org Trade unionists sometimes daydream about cross border solidarity among unions. Once in a while, we can practice it. Corporations routinely operate in different countries, and the governments they control likewise promote their agendas across borders. It is one of the greatest aspirational goals of working people — the ability to confront bosses regardless of national borders. Marxist forces would understand this cross-border goal reflexively, harkening back to Marx and Engels and their admonition that "Workers of All Countries, Unite!"
(2026-02-21). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-21). Pioneering Partnerships Propel Disaster Management Research. devdiscourse.com The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing disaster management policy research. On Saturday, it signed a memorandum of understanding with three prestigious research institutes, aiming to fortify the country's approach to disaster management and risk reduction.
(2026-02-21). Calls for Accountability Mount in ICE Shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez Last March. truthout.org Demands for accountability are mounting after internal records revealed this week that an officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old US citizen, almost a year ago in South Padre Island, Texas. "While Martinez's death was reported in local media at the time, the reports did not identify HSI… |
(2026-02-21). Crackdown on Online Cricket Betting Racket in Nellore. devdiscourse.com In a significant law enforcement operation, Nellore district police apprehended Kushetti Venu Gopal, 23, and Bitra Venkata Ramana, 31, for their alleged roles in an online cricket betting racket. The duo, both hailing from Ramakrishna Nagar in Buchireddypalem, were reportedly enticing individuals with fraudulent investment opportunities.
(2026-02-21). Iran students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom. newarab.com 
(2026-02-21). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-21). Brook says England ready for Sri Lanka disruption. tribune.com.pk 
England can adapt to whatever the weather throws at them, captain Harry Brook said Saturday as rain threatens to disrupt their opening Super Eights match against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. | Unseasonal rain in Sri Lanka the past few days means Sunday's crucial match in Kandy could be reduced to as few as five overs per side. | "I think you just have to prepare as if it is a T20," Brook told reporters. | "I think you can sometimes go down a bit of a rabbit hole thinking that you're going to play a five-over game and then it ends up being a T20 and you kind of play it slightly differently. | "So I think we'
(2026-02-21). Prosecution shuts down police probe of MK over on-air slur. haaretz.com The move follows a heated TV exchange about a fatal police shooting, in which the lawmaker told a uniformed spokesperson to 'shut your mouth' and called him 'a nobody.' Police issued a rare public rebuke, accused him of abusing parliamentary immunity, and demanded a public apology…
(2026-02-21). OpenAI flagged Canadian school shooter months before massacre but did not alert police. scmp.com ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday that it had considered alerting Canada's police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country's history. | OpenAI said the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June via abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities".
(2026-02-21). Gandapur indicted in audio leak case as Islamabad court suspends warrants. tribune.com.pk 
A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Friday indicted former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur and co-accused Asad Farooq Khan in the audio leak case, while simultaneously suspending Gandapur's arrest warrants and terminating proceedings against him as a proclaimed offender. | Additional District and Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah Baloch conducted the hearing, before whom both Gandapur, accompanied by his counsel Advocate Raja Zahoorul Hassan, and co-accused Asad Farooq Khan appeared in person. | Read: Imran to be taken to hospital on Feb 25 for 2nd eye injection: Tariq Fazal Chau…
(2026-02-21). Israel braces for 'unimaginable' Iran strike as hospitals, shelters go on alert. hindustantimes.com Israel is ramping up emergency preparations across its healthcare system, military, and civilian infrastructure amid rising tensions with Iran. PM Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying any attack would be met with an "unimaginable" response. Meanwhile, hospitals have been directed to enter alert status, blood reserves are being stockpiled, public shelters have been opened in Tel Aviv, and the military has raised readiness to levels last seen during the June 2025 war. From Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center to municipalities nationwide, Israel appears to be bracing for a full-scale Iranian missile stri…
(2026-02-21). AI and the economy: A losing bet for working people. links.org.au 
Marty Hart-Landsberg — Tech billionaires and the Trump administration, with the apparent support of most of the capitalist class, are betting big on artificial intelligence. But this is a losing bet for us.
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). Justice for Guillermo Campaing Action in Front of SF ICE. indybay.org Banners, speeches and music as Justice for Guillermo campaign rallies at 639 Sansome St. (ICE)…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/18: Free Leqaa Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8w0KZBnT4WS……
(2026-02-21). Lebanon — Water wars with Israel, and the Road to 1967. thecanary.co 
By the mid-1950s, the regional water conflict entered a new and far more volatile phase. Where earlier decades had been defined by Zionist frustration over losing the Litani, the 1950s and 1960s witnessed the emergence of an organised Arab response — an attempt to prevent Israel from exploiting the headwaters of the Jordan River. Lebanon, […] | By
(2026-02-21). Monks Challenge Sri Lankan Government Over Religious Undermining. devdiscourse.com In a significant development from Sri Lanka, a coalition of influential Buddhist monks has levied serious accusations against the government, alleging an organized smear campaign aimed at Buddhism and its clerics.
(2026-02-21). US military kills 3 in latest strike on 'narcoterrorist' boat. scmp.com The US military has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. | US Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations". It said the strike on Friday killed three people. A video linked to…
(2026-02-21). Are MAGA restrainers pulling their punches this time on Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration appears to be moving
(2026-02-21). Dealing With The Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) | The Brahmastra is considered the most powerful weapon in the Indian epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. A handful of warriors had mastered its employment in battle. This included Rama, Drona, Arjuna and Ashwatthama, to name a few. The knowledge of the weapon was imparted to a select warrior considered worthy of the responsibility. Drona, Ashwatthama's father, chose his son as a recipient. This, as events proved, was a wrong choice. | Ashwatthama not only employed the weapon in anger against an innocent child in his mother's womb, but he also failed to exercise control…
(2026-02-21). Video: Say No to Nuclear War! Peace on the Planet. globalresearch.ca Our thanks to Lux media for the production of this video: | In the light of recent events including …
(2026-02-21). Donald Trump's global tariffs struck down by US supreme court | What happens next. hindustantimes.com In a major legal setback, the Supreme Court of the United States has struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority. In a 6—3 decision, the court questioned the use of national emergency powers to justify broad trade penalties, with the Chief Justice stating that the United States is not "at war with every nation in the world." However, the ruling does not impact all of Trump's trade measures. What does this mean for US trade policy, executive power, and global markets? Here's a full breakdown of the decision and what comes next.
(2026-02-21). Uganda makes progress in promoting mother languages in schools. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is making strides in promoting linguistic diversity, multilingualism, and the protection of mother tongues, Minister of State for Gender and Culture Peace Regis Mutuuzo has said. Uganda has emphasized the teaching of mother tongues at all levels of education, the minister told reporters on Thursday, on the eve of …
(2026-02-21). California Importing Foreign Fuel After Running Refineries Out Of Town. wattsupwiththat.com California imported a record amount of gasoline in November after major refinery closures tied to years of Golden State leaders imposing strict regulations, Bloomberg News reported Sunday.
(2026-02-21). Clashes Continue in North and South Kivu Despite Angola-Brokered Truce. plusnews.ug Tensions remain high on the frontlines after ceasefire declarations agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), allied coalition forces, and the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels failed to hold. Last week, DR Congo President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo issued a statement directing the national army to observe …
(2026-02-21). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.
(2026-02-21). Father of Arab Israeli fatally shot by police disputes threat claim. haaretz.com Witnesses to the shooting of Ahmed Ashkar during a police chase said Israel Police used unnecessary force, shooting Ashkar even after he had already fallen from his motorcycle. 'He didn't endanger anyone,' his father said…
(2026-02-21). Iran's Uprising Continues: Regime Crimes Against Humanity Met With Unyielding Defiance OpEd. eurasiareview.com One month after the nationwide protests swept across Iran in late December 2025, the government's violent crackdown continues unabated. In an interview with
(2026-02-21). Berlin: Factories in ailing industrial sectors bought up to produce military weapons. wsws.org In the German metal and electrical industries, 10,000 to 15,000 jobs are being destroyed every month, but there is a gold rush atmosphere in the arms industry. Arms companies like Rheinmetall are turning struggling factories into weapons production plants.
(2026-02-21). National strike in Argentina fails to halt historic labor counterreform and mass layoffs. wsws.org The Chamber of Deputies' approval of fascist President Javier Milei's "Labor Modernization Law" clears the way for a ruthless regime of mass layoffs, wage cuts and workplace abuse.
(2026-02-21). 2 coup attempts: Ex-South Korean president jailed, while Trump sits in office. wsws.org While Yoon sits in jail for his actions, Trump has faced no opposition from ruling circles for his own attempts to overthrow the US constitution.
(2026-02-21). The World Between Spectacle And Reality: The Double Standard As A Language Of Power In A Global Order Of Exceptions (Part II) Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col. (ret.) Dr. CƒÉtƒÉlin Balog | The contemporary world can no longer be understood through simple oppositions between aggressor and victim, legal and illegal, democracy and authoritarianism. Not because these distinctions have disappeared, but because they are no longer sufficient to explain how decisions are made and why certain actions are tolerated, while others are unequivocally condemned. | Behind every major crisis there is a process that is more discreet, but more relevant than the event itself: defining the exception — who can invoke it, under what conditions and at w…
(2026-02-21). New Chapter: 13th Bangladesh Parliament Gears Up for Session. devdiscourse.com As Bangladesh prepares for a new legislative era, its 13th Parliament, dominated by Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is expected to convene its first session in mid-March. This announcement came from Salahuddin Ahmed, the home minister and BNP spokesperson.
(2026-02-21). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Be Honored at 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards Ceremony. indybay.org We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, has been invited by Sac State University President Luke Wood, and he has accepted, as the keynote speaker and distinguished honoree at the 34th Annual Peace Awards Ceremony, an internationally renowned annual event recognizing those with outstanding service and leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.
(2026-02-21). Ramadan celebrations tempered by economic woes. al-monitor.com Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks ⚪ but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.Fifteen years on from the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, the country remains split between east and west, while shortages of goods, including fuel, disrupt daily life, despite Libya sitting atop vast oil and gas reserves.During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, shoppers stock up on treats, as families gather for lavish meals before and after the daytime fast that stretches from sunrise to sunset.
(2026-02-21). Netanyahu and Israel are provoking the U.S. into attacking Iran — and the media continues to ignore it. mondoweiss.net 
As Donald Trump assembles a massive U.S. military force ready to strike Iran, the American media keeps ignoring essential context: Israel has been trying to provoke a U.S. war on Iran for decades.
(2026-02-21). Poverty rate hits 29%, highest in over a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Poverty in Pakistan has surged to an 11-year high of 29 per cent, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, as people's real incomes and consumption nosedived during the past seven years, according to an official survey released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. | Around 70 million people in Pakistan are now living in abject poverty based on the monthly poverty line of Rs8,484 — a minimum expenditure threshold that is needed to have very basic needs of life. | The preliminary report on poverty estimation for the fiscal year 2024-25 showed that there was a 32% increase i…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 3/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-02-21). Unseasonal February Rains: OPM Issues Flood and Landslide Alert. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's peak dry season has taken an unexpected turn, with intensifying February rains sweeping across much of the country and prompting a nationwide flood and landslide alert. Traditionally marked by hot, dry, and sunny conditions, February signals the tail end of the December—February dry spell. This year, however, sustained downpours have drenched western, central, and …
(2026-02-21). Governing Biotechnology's Dual-Use Security Dilemma Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan | Securitisation of biotechnology creates a dual-use security dilemma with significant policy implications. While biotechnology is increasingly treated as a strategic asset, framing its dual-use capabilities in security terms can trigger exceptional policy measures that constrain international collaboration, deter beneficial research, and heighten biosecurity risks. | The perception of biotechnology as a strategic asset intensifies the dual-use dilemma, as states pursue competitive techno-nationalist strategies. Amid shifting geopolitics, weakening multilateral frameworks, and the rapid…
(2026-02-21). Palestinian Christians defiant in Lent amid Israeli persecution. newarab.com 
As Lent begins and "We are approaching Lent season with so much concern, anxiety, and fear over the future, we are beginning to seriously think if there will be one day no C…
(2026-02-21). Urgent Call to Action: Combating Child Marriage in Odisha's High-Risk Districts. devdiscourse.com In a recent assembly statement, Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida revealed troubling child marriage statistics, with 12 districts exceeding the national average rate. Despite Odisha's overall average being 20.5%, these districts face significantly higher percentages.
(2026-02-21). Furious Trump imposes new 10% tariff after Supreme Court upends his global levies. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick attend a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, January 20, 2026. — ReutersTrump signs signs…
(2026-02-21). Ethnicity At The Gate: The Advantage Of Sounding Oromo In Contemporary Ethiopia Analysis. eurasiareview.com This essay argues that in contemporary Ethiopia, linguistic and onomastic markers—particularly the ability to speak Afaan Oromo or to bear an Oromo-sounding name—have been transformed into informal instruments of power. These markers increasingly structure access to public services, personal security, and institutional trust. In doing so, they institutionalize unequal forms of citizenship and erode the state's claim to universal, neutral governance. | Over several decades, I have observed and documented personal accounts reflecting these dynamics. During the TPLF/EPRDF period, I published a number…
(2026-02-21). Trump Hikes Global Tariffs to 15 Percent Following Supreme Court Ruling. truthout.org Shortly after the US Supreme Court on Friday ruled against President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs, the Republican announced plans for a 10% global import tax under another law. By Saturday, he'd hiked it to 15%. In a 6-3 decision penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court found that "nothing" in the text of the 1977 International Emergency… |
(2026-02-21). Suryakumar backs Abhishek's attacking play despite three ducks. tribune.com.pk 
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday backed struggling opener Abhishek Sharma to play his attacking game with enough firepower in the rest of the line-up as they face South Africa in the T20 World Cup. | The two teams will clash in the Super Eights stage in Ahmedabad on Sunday in a rematch of the T20 World Cup final two years ago, won by India. | Both teams topped their group with perfect records. | But while Aiden Markram's South Africa have looked strong in all departments, tournament favourites India have not enjoyed batting consistency, with Abhishek recording three consecutive ducks. | "People who a…
(2026-02-21). Why Some UESF Teachers are Voting No on the Proposed Contract. indybay.org UESF teachers at Independence High are calling on fellow teacher to reject the tentative agreement. They issued a statement that is has serious problems and also the members were left out of a democratic discussion of the concessions made by the UESF leadership.
(2026-02-21). Illegitimate Hijacking Of Bylaws By New Day At Pacifica Continues. indybay.org The New Day aligned PNB-Pacifica National Board majority is still moving forward to illegally change the bylaws and eliminate many democratic rights for the membership…
(2026-02-21). Real wages to continue falling in Australia. wsws.org Wages grew by just 3.4 percent over the past year, well below the annual inflation rate of 3.8 percent, amid warnings of deepening real pay cuts for at least the next two years.
(2026-02-21). Peace and People—A Safer World Is Not Created by Leaders and Treaties Alone. globalresearch.ca The most common perception of world peace is in terms of negotiations by world's leaders and signing of treaties and peace agreements by them. Important as this is for world peace, experience has shown clearly that this by itself does …
(2026-02-21). Journalists Jailed by ICE Are Revealing the Horrors of Incarceration. scheerpost.com By Jeremy Busby / Truthout, The Appeal For decades, corporate media and elected officials have shown little interest in reporting by incarcerated individuals on the unchecked inhumane treatment and deplorable conditions inside U.S. jails, detention centers, and prisons. But as a result of the Trump administration's escalation of anti-immigrant violence and efforts to quell all …
(2026-02-21). Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Igor Tudor's first game in charge of Spurs is a north London derby against wobbling Premier League leaders Arsenal.
(2026-02-21). What Trump's New Tariffs Mean for Europe, China, and the World. thinktank.pk U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10 % global tariff on imports from virtually all trading partners, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariff regime under emergency authority. This highly controversial move immediately reignited global trade tensions, with implications for global macroeconomics, supply chains, diplomatic relations, and financial markets. …
(2026-02-21). WATCH: The World This Week — w/Scott Ritter. consortiumnews.com With the world on the brink of a major Middle East war, Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the rationale, conduct and outcome of a devastating conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel. Sat. 8pm EST….
(2026-02-21). Sharjeel slams hateful speeches at Governor House. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon strongly condemned hateful and linguistically-biased speeches delivered at a recent ceremony at the Governor House, describing the choice of words and ideas as deeply regrettable. | Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, Memon called Sindh the land of Sufis, peace, and tolerance, and recalled Karachi's painful history of hatred, prejudice, and linguistic tension. He warned that similar remarks have previously inflicted severe and lasting damage on the city's social fabric. | The Sindh minister also criticised inappropriate references to state inst…
(2026-02-21). Videos show aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military has carried out air attacks on eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh.
(2026-02-21). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-21). Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn't require PFAS wax. grist.org 
Coming into the Milan-Cortina Olympics, an American hadn't won a medal in men's cross-country skiing in half a century. A few days into the Games, though, Vermonter Ben Ogden squeaked through the classic sprint semifinals. Suddenly there was hope. In the final, Ogden pushed across the Tesero Stadium finish line in second — breaking the drought. |
(2026-02-21). What Did JVP Learn From India? Lessons For Sri Lanka's Political Future OpEd. eurasiareview.com At the heart of Sri Lanka's evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr. Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first official visit to India? Undertaken through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations' (ICCR) Distinguished Visitors Programme from 5—12 February 2026, the visit carried both symbolic and practical significance. | During his time in India, Silva held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar and toured Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh—states often highlighted as showcases of India's economic and…
(2026-02-21). Report: Consistent testimonies reveal serious violations against Palestinian journalists in Israeli prisons. thecanary.co 
A recent international report has revealed that dozens of Palestinian journalists have been subjected to serious violations in Israeli prisons since 7 October 2023. Its authors describe a recurring pattern of mistreatment linked directly to their media work. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), approximately 60 Palestinian journalists were detained during the period […] | By
(2026-02-21). 'A different set of rules': Thermal drone footage shows Musk's AI power plant flouting clean air regulations. grist.org 
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is continuing to fuel its data centers with unpermitted gas turbines, according to a Floodlight visual investigation. Thermal drone footage shows xAI is still burning gas at a facility in Southaven, Mississippi, despite a recent Environmental Protection Agency ruling reiterating that doing so requires a state permit in advance. | State regulators in Mississippi maintain that since the turbines are parked on tractor trailers, they don't require permits. However, the EPA has long required that such pollution sources be permitted under the Clean Air Act. | Any exemption…
(2026-02-21). IBT President Sean Says "There Are No Cameras at UPS" indybay.org International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien has said that there are no cameras at UPS. He then said that they do have them but they are not used to discipline UPS Teamsters. He also denied that the infrared cameras are causing cataracts and tumors although hundreds of members have reported that they are being tortured on the job with these forward facing cameras which are on their eyes from 60 to 70 hours a week.
(2026-02-21). Dubai police fine guardian AED50,000 after child caught riding motorbike on public road. geo.tv 
Screenshot taken from video released by Dubai police on February 20, 2026, showing two children riding a recreational electric motorbike on a public street in Dubai. — X@DubaiPoliceHQDUBAI: Dubai Police have fined a child's guardian AED50,000 after a minor was caught riding…
(2026-02-21). "The Customer Has Spoken" : Car Industry Faces Up to Catastrophic EV Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com "I think the customer has spoken. That's the punchline," said Jim Farley, the Chief Executive of Ford, as he unveiled a $5 billion annual loss — joining the wider car industry in facing up to a catastrophic collapse in the EV market. The Telegraph has more.
(2026-02-21). Cristiano Ronaldo scores 962nd career goal as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Fateh. ummid.com Playing against Al-Fateh after his much talked about protest, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC to its 7th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 group match Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-21). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-21). The Dollar's Hegemony in Decline. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Not like a saw, but more like a hacksaw, the dollar has been losing ground in recent years, and the percentage of reserves held in that currency has decreased by 18 percentage points in a decade, the lowest level in 20 years. | The information provided by the financial analysis bulletin The Kobeissi Letter also indicated that, conversely, gold increased its weight by 12 points in these 10 years, reaching 28%, the highest since the beginning of the 1990s. | This trend is occurring while central banks continue to diversify their asse…
(2026-02-21). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-21). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(2026-02-21). Nepal's March Election: A Generational Clash With The Old Guard Analysis. eurasiareview.com As Nepal gears up for March 2026 general elections, the fault lines between the old generation and the new generation have become more pronounced. It is perhaps one of the most important elections in the history of the country. A generational clash is imminent in the election next month, and this clash would decide the future of known political figures in the country. | In less than a year, Nepal has witnessed one of the most dramatic events since the formation of the republic. The youth-led uprising has exposed the inherent fragile nature of Nepali politics and its flaws. Against this backdrop, the March 2026…
(2026-02-21). PHC orders replies over 'disappearances' in Peshawar, Mardan. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court on Saturday issued written orders on petitions seeking the recovery of missing persons from Peshawar and Mardan. | PHC Justice SM Atiq Shah passed the orders on the written applications. | According to the court, five individuals went missing from the jurisdiction of Khazana police station in Peshawar. The missing persons were identified as Muhammad Abrar, Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Farshid, Muhammad Zubair and Muhammad Khurshid. | The court noted that allegations regarding the disappearance of the five men are being levelled against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Khazana police stat…
(2026-02-21). Ex-Reform councillor threatened to hunt wife 'like prey'. thecanary.co 
A court has sentenced Reform Kent councillor Daniel Taylor to 12 months in prison. As reported by the BBC, he admitted to "behaving in a controlling or coercive way towards his wife". Taylor won his council seat in May 2025. The party suspended Taylor shortly after, with the councillor sitting as an independent since then. […] | By
(2026-02-21). Agenda set for upcoming Union State summit. eng.belta.by The Union State Permanent Committee has announced that all items on the agenda for the upcoming Supreme State Council meeting scheduled for 26 February are ready.
(2026-02-21). Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar. whyy.org Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
(2026-02-21). SHC questions disparity as tanker water flows but supply lines run dry. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-21). NYSNA holds snap vote on second sellout agreement for NewYork-Presbyterian nurses. wsws.org The new tentative agreement differs little from the previous deal which workers overwhelmingly rejected a week ago.
(2026-02-21). The US Supreme Court Blinks: Tariffs, Partisan Justice and the Court-Packing Debate. fairobserver.com 
(2026-02-21). Britain: Roots of the Labour crisis. links.org.au 
The Starmer Project is crashing, explains Phil Hearse.
(2026-02-21). Six hours giving a child back their life. radiohc.cu Sometimes medicine seems like a dream. Not out of naiveté, but out of wonder. Wonder at the precision, coordination and ethics that come into play when a life — especially a child's — cannot wait. | A few hours ago, in Havana, that wonder had a name: an 11-year-old boy, brought from Las Tunas, diagnosed with an invasive tumor of the sellar region, extending to the base of the skull, with involvement of the sphenoid sinus and clivus. A complex tumor. | The stage was perfectly set: the operating room of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, with professionals from this institution and the Juan Ma…
(2026-02-21). US-Iran Showdown: War of Asymmetries. Failures of the Pentagon's "Shock and Awe" Doctrine? globalresearch.ca It's pretty clear that yet another American attack on Iran is a matter of when, not if. | It might occur over the weekend or perhaps after Ramadan, which ends in about a month from now. | If the United States acts …
(2026-02-21). From the Thaw to the "Surgical Blockade" : How Pressure on Cuba Intensified. radiohc.cu Interview with Elier Ramírez | By Resumen Latinoamericano on February 19 | Elier Ramírez, a Cuban historian, details in an interview with Almaplustv the qualitative leap of the blockade toward a "surgical" and persecutory application in the financial and commercial spheres. The narrative that "there is no blockade" is dismantled, and its impact on the daily lives of the entire country, including the private sector, is made evident. Furthermore, the contradiction between this policy and the true national security interests of the United States is highlighted, given the history of Cuba-U.S. cooperation on migration…
(2026-02-21). WhatsApp adds option to share past group messages with newcomers. tribune.com.pk 
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has begun rolling out a long-awaited update that allows new group chat members to see recent conversation history sent before they joined the group. | The Group Message History feature gives group admins and existing members the option to share between 25 and up to 100 recent messages with someone who has just been added. Previously, newcomers could only see messages sent after they joined, often leading to confusion in active group chats. | Read: HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026 | According to WhatsApp's official announcement on its blog,…
(2026-02-21). India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years. tribune.com.pk 
India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials. | The agreement was signed in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who arrived in New Delhi earlier this week for a three-day visit. | Brazil is among the world's top producers of iron ore and holds large reserves of minerals critical to steelmaking. Closer cooperation is expected to improve India's access to raw…
(2026-02-21). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-21). Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official. al-monitor.com Feb 20 (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Friday, two security sources told Reuters, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area.The strikes are among the deadliest reported in eastern Lebanon in recent weeks and risk testing a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Shi'ite Islamist group Hezbollah, which has been strained by recurring accusations of violations.
(2026-02-21). North Waziristan teacher recovered after abduction linked to Aina Wazir's cricket video. tribune.com.pk 
A school teacher in North Waziristan has been safely recovered after being abducted by gunmen, days after he shared a viral video of a young girl playing cricket that sparked both admiration and controversy. | Zafran Wazir, a teacher at a private school and college in the Shawa area, is known for encouraging his pupils, community members, and social activists. He recorded and shared a video of Aina Wazir, a young orphan, playing cricket with boys in a community described as "swimming against all odds". | Northern Waziristan's young bowling sensation Aina Wazir has taken social media by storm, earning a spot in…
(2026-02-21). Monday 2/23: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-21). FDA Reverses Course, Will Now Review Moderna's Controversial mRNA Flu Vaccine. globalresearch.ca With ten approved influenza vaccines, on the U.S. market right now, across three main production methods — eggs, cell cultures, and recombinant protein, do we need a genetic mRNA product? | The annual influenza vaccine campaign led by the CDC has …
(2026-02-21). Hitler's childhood home becomes a police station in US$24 million revamp. scmp.com Turning the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station has raised mixed emotions in his Austrian hometown. | "It's a double-edged sword," said Sibylle Treiblmaier, outside the house in the town of Braunau am Inn on the border with Germany. | While it might discourage far-right extremists from gathering at the site, it could have "been used better or differently", the 53-year-old office assistant said.
(2026-02-21). Saturday 2/21: Free virtual screening of the documentary film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVdt……
(2026-02-21). Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats. al-monitor.com Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel."I don't sleep well at night even while taking pills," Hamid told AFP, as he expressed concern for his "family's health… my kids and grandchildren".The city woke up to blasts overnight from June 12 to 13 last year as Iran's arch-enemy Israel launched an unprecedented military campaign.
(2026-02-21). British vlogger celebrates multicultural Spring Festival in Xinjiang. ecns.cn During the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, British vlogger Luke Johnston joined his Uygur friend Muradil to experience the holiday celebrations across the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Justice for Guillermo Campaign – Stop the deportations, free Guillermo now! indybay.org 630 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94111…
(2026-02-21). Iran Formally Warns UN That 'All US Bases, Assets' Will Be Targets. popularresistance.org Iran officially warned in a letter to the UN on 19 February that US military bases across West Asia will become "legitimate targets" if the Islamic Republic comes under attack by Washington. | "Iran has repeatedly stated at the highest level that it neither seeks tension nor war and will not initiate any war. However, in the event that it is subjected to military aggression, Iran will respond decisively and proportionately in the exercise of its inherent right of self-defense under Article 51 of the Charter of the UN," said Iranian representative Saeed Iravani.
(2026-02-21). England skipper Harry Brook says a 'shame' if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred competition. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Harry Brook said on Saturday that it would be "a shame" if Pakistani players were shut out of England's domestic white-ball Hundred competition by Indian-owned franchises. | Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to "act fast" on BBC reports that Pakistani players will be "overlooked" in the player auction next month. | Ahead of England's opening Super Eights clash against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Sunday, Brook, who will play for Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred this year, was asked about the issue. | "Our main focus now is what'
(2026-02-21). Trump says he will raise US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%, following court ruling. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026. — AFPTrump terms SC's verdict "anti-American decision".US president says raising tariffs "effective immediately".Says many nations…
(2026-02-21). Former Bukwo LC5 Chair Seeks Bail in Defilement Case. plusnews.ug 
Former Bukwo District LC5 Chairperson, Julius Chelimo, who is facing another set of defilement charges, has applied for bail before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. Chelimo's bail application was presented by his lawyer, Evans Ochieng, before Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire on Friday. The court chose to first hear the bail application before proceeding …
(2026-02-21). RRB CEN 06/2025 Exam Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has confirmed the examination date and schedule of the Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) to be conducted to fill various vacancies as notified under the RRB CEN 06/2025.
(2026-02-21). Where are the most endangered languages in the world? aljazeera.com February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
(2026-02-21). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Could The Russia-Ukraine War End Within This Year? Analysis. eurasiareview.com As we enter the fourth year of the devastating Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict continues to claim tens of thousands of lives with no immediate end in sight. Russia's persistent territorial ambitions and diplomatic intransigence remain the primary obstacles to restoring peace and stability in the region. This relentless war, devoid of any humanitarian benefit, has resulted in nothing but widespread destruction and human suffering. | While the global community yearns for a return to peace and stability, the current situation on the ground remains complex. However, despite the ongoing hostilities, several emergi…
(2026-02-21). India—EU FTA: From Strategic Courtship to Pragmatic Compromise. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Dr Rajdeep Singh and John Alistair Clarke This is a pivotal year for the India-Europe relationship as they conclude the FTA negotiations after nearly two decades. The agreement liberalizes—fully or partly—99% of Indian exports to Europe and over 95% of EU exports to India. With a combined market of over USD 24 trillion, bringing unparalleled …
(2026-02-21). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-21). Remembering Eric Dane: A Legacy of Love. devdiscourse.com Jessica Capshaw took to social media to honor her late co-star, Eric Dane, from 'Grey's Anatomy,' who passed away at 53 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
(2026-02-21). Lawyer exposes illegal detention and "domestic Guantánamos" in case of former Detroit Cass Tech student, Alcides Caceres. wsws.org According to his attorney, Caceres was driving his work truck when he was pulled over by a Border Patrol agent despite having no traffic violations.
(2026-02-21). Blocking CNIC to enforce court decree violates right to life, SC rules. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has declared as illegal the Sindh High Court's order to block a citizen's national identity card in order to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a citizen of a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) is tantamount to taking away the fundamental right to life. | Read: NADRA amends national ID card rules | Justice Muneeb Akhtar issued a three-page written judgment, stating that a national identity card is not a luxury but a basic necessity for leading an ordinary life. "Will courts tomorrow also order the disconnection of electricity and water connections for the recovery of mone…
(2026-02-21). A new bronze statue of Barry Humphries in Adelaide is a sign of cultural health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Israel Is Expanding Control in West Bank Under Guise of "Heritage Preservation" truthout.org Ramallah — On February 8, the Cabinet of Israel approved a slew of changes to further undermine Palestinian self-rule in the West Bank. While still awaiting final approval by the Knesset, the changes, according to a statement released by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, "will continue to bury the idea of a Palestinian state." Under the Oslo Accords, Areas A and B of the West Bank… |
(2026-02-21). Staff shortage, inadequate equipment affecting Special Needs Education at Arua Demonstration School. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Managing Special Needs Education (SNE) at Arua Demonstration School in Arua city has become increasingly difficult due to a shortage of trained teachers, inadequate specialised equipment, and infrastructure that does not adequately support learners with disabilities. Administrators say only four trained teachers are currently available to manage 27 learners …
(2026-02-21). Russia-Madagascar Economic Cooperation. Geopolitical Implications? globalresearch.ca Russia and Madagascar have, together, cooperated for 55 years, and today the southern African nation stands prepared to build new partnerships with the Russian Federation.
(2026-02-21). Iran Between Resistance and Reintegration: A Geopolitical Turning Point. moderndiplomacy.eu Almost fifty years after the revolution in 1979 that changed the political landscape of Iran, Iran is at the crossroads of its history, which is defined by economic pressures, social pressure, and the changing geopolitical environment. The Islamic Republic was constructed as a combination of revolutionary ideology, anti-Western response, and promise of social justice. In …
(2026-02-21). Belarus' final medal hope: Speed skater Zueva to compete in Olympic Mass Start. eng.belta.by Belarusian speed skater Marina Zueva will wrap up her performances at the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy today, 21 February.
(2026-02-21). Ukrainian refugees face fading hope and an uncertain future. moderndiplomacy.eu Maryna Bondarenko, a 51-year-old journalist, has three packed suitcases in her apartment in Poland, hopeful for the return of peace in Ukraine. She fled Kyiv with her son and mother when Russia invaded on February 24, 2022, expecting to be away for just a month or two. Now, four years later, she continues to work …
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Earth's Greatest Enemy: Conversation and Strategy with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/egeconvo…
(2026-02-21). Sóftbol: Cuba somete a Aruba con explosión de nueve carreras en su estreno panamericano. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana de sóftbol inauguró su participación en el Campeonato Panamericano Masculino con una victoria contundente, al imponerse 9-2 sobre Aruba en un partido donde la ofensiva antillana dictó sentencia desde los primeros instantes. Bajo el cielo ardiente del estadio José Gabriel Amin Manzur, la selección de la mayor de las Antillas golpeó primero y golpeó fuerte.
(2026-02-21). El portaviones más grande del mundo entra en el Mediterráneo. radiohc.cu El portaviones más grande del mundo, el USS Gerald R. Ford, de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses, entró este viernes en el mar Mediterráneo, según datos de seguimiento marítimo recogidos por The Times of Israel. | La publicación en línea señala que un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke USS Mahan, que forma parte del grupo de ataque del USS Gerald R. Ford, actualmente está cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar. | La semana pasada, el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump ordenó el envío de un grupo de portaviones al Medio Oriente en un escenario de crecientes tensiones con Irán y reportes de que está considerando la…
(2026-02-21). Confirman respaldo a la nación cubana otras autoridades de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, prosiguió en Moscú una intensa agenda de trabajo que incluyó este jueves encuentros con autoridades del sistema político, gubernamental y parlamentario de la Federación de Rusia.
(2026-02-21). Denuncia Bruno Rodríguez en París impacto de nuevas medidas de EE.UU. contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, sostuvo este viernes un encuentro en París con el director general de la Unesco, Khaled El-Enany, en la sede del organismo multilateral. Durante la reunión, ambas autoridades abordaron el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña.
(2026-02-21). El portaviones más grande del mundo entra en el Mediterráneo. radiohc.cu El portaviones más grande del mundo, el USS Gerald R. Ford, de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses, entró este viernes en el mar Mediterráneo, según datos de seguimiento marítimo recogidos por The Times of Israel. | La publicación en línea señala que un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke USS Mahan, que forma parte del grupo de ataque del USS Gerald R. Ford, actualmente está cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar. | La semana pasada, el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump ordenó el envío de un grupo de portaviones al Medio Oriente en un escenario de crecientes tensiones con Irán y reportes de que está considerando la…
(2026-02-21). El Real Madrid naufraga en Pamplona y firma su peor actuación a las puertas de la Champions. cubadebate.cu El Real Madrid desperdició la oportunidad de afianzarse en el liderato de La Liga tras cader derrotado con total merecimiento en El Sadar ante un Osasuna que le dio un vuelco a la competición. Un solitario gol de Raúl García certificó la defunción blanca en un pésimo partido del conjunto dirigido por àÅlvaro Arbeloa.
(2026-02-21). Seis horas devolviéndole la vida a un niño. cubadebate.cu A veces la medicina parece un sueño. No por ingenuidad, sino por asombro. Asombro ante la precisión, la coordinación y la ética que se activan cuando una vida de un niño no puede esperar. Hace unas horas, en La Habana, ese asombro tuvo nombre propio: un niño de 11 años, llegado desde Las Tunas, con diagnóstico de un tumor complejo.
(2026-02-21). Confirman respaldo a la nación cubana otras autoridades de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, prosiguió en Moscú una intensa agenda de trabajo que incluyó este jueves encuentros con autoridades del sistema político, gubernamental y parlamentario de la Federación de Rusia.
(2026-02-21). Cinco trabajadores condenados en Las Tunas por malversar más de 600 000 pesos en alimentos. cubadebate.cu La justicia en Las Tunas ha dictado sentencia en un caso de corrupción que afectó directamente el bolsillo de miles de familias tuneras. En un juicio oral, público y con carácter ejemplarizante, la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular encontró culpables a cinco individuos por el desvío de productos alimenticios destinados a la canasta básica.
(2026-02-21). Europa mira al mundo y no lo ve. cubadebate.cu La Conferencia de Seguridad se reunió días pasados, entre el 13 y el 15 de febrero, en su sede habitual, la ciudad de Munich, en Bavaria. Fuera de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas la CSM es la reunión más concurrida a nivel mundial. El informe oficial de esta edición asegura que contó con la presencia de más de un millar de participantes procedentes de unos 115 países.
(2026-02-21). Cuba en Datos: El deporte como derecho del pueblo y el sueño de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Cuba es una nación con una profunda y reconocida tradición deportiva, forjada a lo largo de décadas de resultados relevantes en los más diversos escenarios del deporte mundial. Este logro fue, en esencia, el resultado tangible de la voluntad política de la Revolución Cubana, que desde la enunciación del Programa del Moncada concibió la práctica masiva del deporte como un derecho inalienable del pueblo.
(2026-02-21). Instituto Latino de la Música anuncia concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Latino de la Música (ILM), con sede en México, anunció hoy la preparación para esta primavera de un concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba.
(2026-02-21). Villa Clara presenta iniciativa de género para el autoabastecimiento en IV Taller de Intervenciones Locales. radiohc.cu 
Los impactos en Villa Clara de la iniciativa afirmativa de género ´Mujeres con ALASS al servicio de la comunidad ª se presentaron en el IV Taller de Intervenciones locales específicas de género como parte de ese programa estratégico de Autoabastecimiento local para una Alimentación Sostenible y Sana. | El evento, realizado en nuestro territorio desde el pasado 16 de febrero y hasta el 19 de este mes, contó con la presencia de 70 delegados de todo el país, y allí se expusieron los principales resultados de la intervención en localidades de esta provincia en estrecho vínculo con la Cátedra Honorífica Mu…
(2026-02-21). Cuba habilita licencias temporales para motos y triciclos eléctricos sin matrícula hasta diciembre de 2026. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Transporte ha flexibilizado, de manera excepcional y temporal, los requisitos para que las personas naturales puedan obtener la Licencia de Operaciones de Transporte destinada a ciclomotores, motocicletas y triciclos eléctricos. La medida fue formalizada a través de la Instrucción no. 1 de 2026, firmada por el ministro Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
(2026-02-21). Historias del Hotel Nacional. cubadebate.cu Como todo gran hotel que se respete, el Nacional tiene su suite presidencial, la 240. Pero no hay en ese celebre establecimiento hotelero cubano más suite presidencial que la 412. En ella, hace ahora 92 años, Manuel Márquez Sterling, prestó juramento como Presidente de la República de Cuba. Es un hecho insólito, pero no único. Otro suceso muy similar tuvo asimismo el Nacional por escenario.
(2026-02-21). Director general de la Unesco recibió en París al canciller cubano. radiohc.cu 
El director general de la Unesco, Khaled El-Enany recibió este viernes, en París, al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, encuentro en el que abordaron temas como el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la isla. | En la sede del ente multilateral, el canciller agradeció el apoyo de la organización en sus áreas de competencia, como la educación, la ciencia y la cultura, sectores golpeados por el criminal cerco a la nación antillana desde hace más de 60 años, una política recrudecida por el presidente Donald Trump. | Rodríguez resaltó el acompañamiento de…
(2026-02-21). Director general de la Unesco recibió en París al canciller cubano. radiohc.cu El director general de la Unesco, Khaled El-Enany recibió este viernes, en París, al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, encuentro en el que abordaron temas como el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la isla. | En la sede del ente multilateral, el canciller agradeció el apoyo de la organización en sus áreas de competencia, como la educación, la ciencia y la cultura, sectores golpeados por el criminal cerco a la nación antillana desde hace más de 60 años, una política recrudecida por el presidente Donald Trump. | Rodríguez resaltó el acompañamiento de…
(2026-02-21). EUA discutiram plano de destruiàßà£o do Nord Stream com a Ucrânia mídia alemà£. globalresearch.ca Parece cada vez mais claro que os países ocidentais participaram ativamente, ao lado do regime de Kiev, de um plano de sabotagem para destruir os gasodutos Nord Stream. Agora, a mídia alem࣠divulga evidências de que a CIA já havia …
(2026-02-21). Trump impone arancel global del 10% tras fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este viernes la implementación de un arancel global general del 10 % sobre las importaciones. | La medida fue comunicada horas después de que la Corte Suprema de Justicia declarara ilegales los fundamentos de los gravámenes que la Administración había impuesto previamente bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos en Emergencias Internacionales (IEEPA). | Para sostener la política arancelaria, el mandatario informó que el Ejecutivo utilizará la Sección 122 de la Ley de Comercio, normativa que otorga al presidente la facultad de establecer aranceles de hasta el 15 % po…
(2026-02-21). Representantes de Cuba y Colombia revisaron temas de interés común. radiohc.cu Delegaciones de Cuba y Colombia concluyeron este viernes en Bogotá, dos días de trabajo en los que abordaron temas de interés común para ambas naciones y cuestiones de actualidad. | La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal, quien presidió la comitiva por la nación antillana, comentó en exclusiva para Prensa Latina que durante la primera de las dos jornadas, celebrada la víspera, se realizaron las mesas directivas sobre diversas temáticas, entre ellas agricultura, salud, biotecnología, comercio y cooperación. | Apuntó, asimismo, que en cada una de ellas, en las que también se repasaron otro…
(2026-02-21). Cuba exime de pago aduanero a personas que importen sistemas de fuentes renovables. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios de Cuba emitió una resolución que exime del pago del impuesto aduanero a las personas naturales y jurídicas por la importación de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos, sus partes y piezas fundamentales. | La medida, publicada en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, está destinada a respaldar la política de desarrollo y uso de fuentes renovables de energía en el país. | El documento también abarca las importaciones de calentadores solares, bombas fotovoltaicas, pequeños aerogeneradores, biodigestores de geomembranas, motobombas a biogás, alumbrado solar y sistemas solares de air…
(2026-02-21). San Francisco teachers strike ends under looming budget cuts, layoffs. wsws.org Immediately after announcing the tentative agreement, the union shut down the strike. Superintendent Maria Su warned of impending layoffs and budget cuts.