(2026-02-15). Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBC. tribune.com.pk 
Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday. | Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions, but has repeatedly ruled out linking the issue to other questions including missiles. | Takht-Ravanchi confirmed that a second round of nuclear talks would take place on Tuesday in Geneva, after Tehran and Washington resumed discussions in Oman earlier this mont…
(2026-02-15). Open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US: Iranian minister. geo.tv 
Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria. — Reuters/FileSecond round of nuclear talks due on Tuesday: Iran minister.Majid Takht-Ravanchi says initial talks went in a positive direction.Rules out Tehran's acceptance…
(2026-02-15). Iran has more Options up its sleeve than Trump and Netanyahu Assume. juancole.com ( To that end, Netanyahu visited Washington this week to join Trump's Board of Peace, the newly created US mechanism to settle the war in…
(2026-02-15). LIVE: Israel kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours. aljazeera.com The killings add to the death toll of 601 since October 10 'ceasefire' that Israel has violated more than 1,600 times.
(2026-02-15). Friday 2/20: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp220…
(2026-02-15). 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.
(2026-02-15). Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlinale 2026 in solidarity with Gaza. ummid.com Author Arundhati Roy has pulled out of the 76th annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, following the comments reportedly made by members of the festival jury regarding Gaza, Palestine.
(2026-02-15). Thursday 2/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-15). New Massacres in Gaza: 9 Martyred Overnight as 'Israel' Continues Violation of Ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces committed two new massacres against civilians in the northern and southern Gaza Strip early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of nine Palestinians. These attacks coincided with widespread demolition and destruction operations, continuing Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 11th. Four Palestinians were martyred and others wounded in an …
(2026-02-15). Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes amid ceasefire violation claims. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations. | Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south. | Read: PM to attend Gaza Board of Peace meeting | "In recent hours, the IDF has begun striking in response to Hamas's blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement yesterday in the…
(2026-02-15). Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in Gaza, attack southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Medical sources say Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in southern Khan Younis and four in northern al-Faluja.
(2026-02-15). 'Not just killing, we're raping too': Israeli soldier's confessions shock. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An American streamer posted a video of a conversation with an Israeli soldier in Gaza, in which the latter said shocking details about Israeli actions in the war-torn Palestinian city.The American streamer, named Jeff Davidson, starts by asking the soldier if he was Israeli and Jewish. The army member responded, "Yes, yes." Then the soldier is asked, "What is IDF?" "Israel Defense Force," the soldier answered, adding that he is currently in the Gaza Strip, then he offered the American YouTuber to show him Gaza through his camera."Don't be surprised, there is no house here," the IDF soldier said before…
(2026-02-15). Israel Still Throttling Medical Supplies to Gaza: "The Fungus is Eating Her Face" juancole.com
(2026-02-15). Medical sources in Gaza: 9 martyrs in Israeli raids outside the occupation's deployment areas in Jabalia and Khan Yunis since dawn. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-15). Death toll in overnight IDF strikes on Gaza Strip rises to ten, Hamas-run Ministry says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-15). A-Z Names In Epstein Files: From Netanyahu, JD Vance To Jay Z, Beyonce, DOJ's Letter Lists Over 300 People – Report. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) formally submitted a report to Congress regarding redactions in the files released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, …
(2026-02-15). Intellectual center, harmless radicalism, and the Chomsky question. unitedworldint.com What we should be after is how imperialism metabolizes critique. By Cemil Gà∂zel The debate sparked by Noam Chomsky's ties to Jeffrey Epstein has been framed in some circles as a moral scandal. But the issue runs much deeper than that. When you think about the intellectual persona Chomsky built on his critiques of imperialism, …
(2026-02-15). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.
(2026-02-15). Statement on Cuba from the National Conference of Black Lawyers. radiohc.cu February 11, 2026 | NCBL CONDEMNS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL ACTIONS TO CHOKE THE LIFE OUT OF CUBA! | National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) joins the chorus of voices of organizations, including National Network on Cuba (NNOC), American Association of Jurists (AAJ), December 12th Movement (D12), and International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL), decrying the heightened militaristic threats and unprovoked attacks on nations in the Caribbean, most notably Venezuela and the threatened attack on Cuba. The terms of the most recent executive order imposing tariffs on countries that supply oil an…
(2026-02-15). Russia Slams US Acts of Piracy and Attempts to Expel Foreign Companies From Venezuela (+Nebenzia on Jan 3). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Melik-Bagdasarov asserted that the objective of Washington's actions is to clear the Venezuelan ma…
(2026-02-15). Con remontada histórica: Navegantes del Magallanes se corona campeón de la Serie de las Américas. cubadebate.cu La Serie de las Américas 2026 tiene nuevo monarca: Navegantes del Magallanes. El campeón venezolano no pudo lograrlo de otra manera, sino con una remontada. Así, Venezuela se estrenó por todo lo alto en su primera participación en la Serie de las Américas.
(2026-02-15). Combatientes que enfrentaron agresión yanqui en Venezuela participan en encuentro en Academia de la Policía. radiohc.cu 
La Dirección General de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) desarrolló un significativo intercambio en la Academia ´Mártires de Tarará ª con combatientes que enfrentaron la agresión yanqui contra República Bolivariana de Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | Como parte del homenaje, los presentes guardaron un minuto de silencio en memoria de los 32 combatientes caídos honrosamente en el cumplimiento del deber, seguido de la proyección del material audiovisual ´Honor y Gloria ª de la Dirección Política del MININT. | Las conmovedoras entrevistas, emocionaron a los asistentes y abrieron paso…
(2026-02-15). Government Intensifies Scrutiny on NSOPs After Fatal LearJet Crash. devdiscourse.com The government is conducting a comprehensive examination of flight operations by non-scheduled operators after a tragic LearJet crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced the study in response to increased calls for regulatory scrutiny.
(2026-02-15). Kallas: EU member states not ready to offer Ukraine concrete membership date. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that EU governments are not prepared to provide Ukraine with a specific membership date, despite President Volodymyr Zelenskiy requesting one as part of security guarantees for a peace deal with Russia. Kallas mentioned that a lot of work still needs to be done before any date can …
(2026-02-15). New Zealand catches flak for 'secret' US critical minerals talks. scmp.com New Zealand's government has come under fire for keeping its talks with the United States over critical minerals under wraps, as opposition parties level accusations of secrecy amid mounting concern about environmental damage and foreign influence. | Analysts say Wellington is reluctant to promote any formal agreement with Washington or invite public debate on the issue, even as both governments have confirmed that they are "exploring further opportunities" on critical minerals cooperation.
(2026-02-15). Zelensky labels Putin a 'slave to war'. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's Vladimir Putin as a "slave to war" in a speech to the Munich Security Conference Saturday, adding that Russia's attacks had damaged every power plant in the country. | Zelensky also drew parallels between the current Russia-Ukraine talks over territorial concessions and the 1938 Munich Agreement, when Hitler forced territorial concessions from the European powers — a year before World War II. | Zelensky was speaking days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's invasion, which has killed hundreds of thousands, decimated eastern Ukraine and forced…
(2026-02-15). 11 killed as passenger coach, trailer collide on highway in Khairpur. tribune.com.pk 
At least 11 people were killed and more than 10 injured when a passenger coach collided with a trailer on the national highway near Tando Masti in Sindh's Khairpur district on Sunday, officials said. | According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police, the accident reportedly occurred due to negligence and reckless driving by the coach driver. Upon receiving information, Motorway Police personnel reached the site and launched a rescue operation. | The injured and the bodies of the deceased were shifted to nearby hospitals with the help of rescue services. Senior police officers were present at the scene to s…
(2026-02-15). Rebels Target Niger Junta's Oil Revenue. eurasiareview.com A Nigerien rebel group has attacked oil production infrastructure, which could weaken the country's finances and threaten its ruling junta's grip on power. | Created in 2024, the Patriotic Movement for Freedom and Justice (MPLJ) has gained strength through a series of attacks on Africa's largest pipeline, which stretches nearly 2,000 kilometers from Niger's oil-rich eastern deserts to Benin's coast. The rebels' primary targets are two Chinese oil companies that represent the main source of income for the junta and its leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani. | "Destroying the pipeline means destroying General Tiani,"
(2026-02-15). Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics. aljazeera.com Brazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-15). We Told You So: EPA Was Wrong About CO2 From the Start. wattsupwiththat.com The EPA's repeal of the endangerment finding is a step back toward honesty. It acknowledges that CO2 is not the villain it was made out to be.
(2026-02-15). Climate And Energy Experts Praise Trump's Endangerment Finding Repeal. eurasiareview.com By Tate Miller | ( American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac told The Center Square that repealing the Endangerment Finding "for mobile sources is a necessary first step toward correcting course, restoring the Clean A…
(2026-02-15). Pennsylvania workers spend larger cut of income on employer-sponsored health benefits, new report shows. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The cost of health insurance is rising across the board, even among people who get their coverage through an employer, new data shows. | Workers in states like Pennsylvania are spending a higher percentage of their paychecks for employer-sponsored health insurance than in previous years, according to A Penns…
(2026-02-15). Africa's Trade Blocs Were Designed To Unite The Continent: Four Reasons They Haven't Delivered. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for the African continent.The African Union agreed in 2019 to establish the African …
(2026-02-15). PM Modi invited to attend Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Bangladesh ushers in new political chapter. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, following his party's emphatic victory in the country's first general election since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is scheduled to take oath on February 17. The invitation to India was extended by Chief Adviser of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus. India is among 13 nations invited to the ceremony, alongside China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Brunei, S…
(2026-02-15). Digital Monitoring Is Growing In South Africa's Public Service Regulation Needs To Catch Up. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Government departments across South Africa are increasingly relying on digital tools to evaluate public programmes and monitor performance. This is part of broader …
(2026-02-15). Rohit Pawar smells conspiracy in Ajit Pawar plane crash. ummid.com Rohit Pawar, MLA and NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader, said Ajit Pawar's plane crash on January 28, 2026 was not an accident and could be a conspiracy.
(2026-02-15). Adven Biotech: Pioneering Global Standards in Homeopathy with NABL Certification. devdiscourse.com Adven Biotech has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first homeopathy brand in India to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). This recognition positions the company at the forefront of India's push to enhance the credibility and quality of the Ayush healthcare sector on a global scale.
(2026-02-15). Fasting From What's Eating Our Consecration OpEd. eurasiareview.com I am stuck on why we have made fasting so narrow. We talk about giving up food for a few days, maybe coffee during Lent, and call it spiritual discipline. But what if we are missing the bigger picture? What if fasting was never just about what we put in our mouths but about what we allow to consume our hearts and minds? | Scripture paints a much broader canvas. When Ezra needed God's guidance for a dangerous journey, he called for a fast. When Daniel wanted to strengthen his prayers, he fasted. When Esther faced annihilation, fasting became her battle strategy. These were not people counting calories or cleans…
(2026-02-15). Naqvi meets Pakistan players ahead of high-stakes World Cup clash with India. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, met national team players and management on Sunday ahead of the high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo. | The match — the most profitable spectacle in world cricket — has sold out Colombo's 35,000-capacity R. Premadasa Stadium, with hundreds of millions more expected to watch on television worldwide. It almost did not happen. | Pakistan had earlier announced it would boycott the fixture, protesting the removal of Bangladesh from the sporting event. Late Monday night, however, the government directed the team to take the field on Feb…
(2026-02-15). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.
(2026-02-15). Monday 2/16: 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…
(2026-02-15). Friday 3/6: International Day: Stop Fascist Misogyny! Resistance & Action Weekend. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California, and throughout the U.S. and world…
(2026-02-15). Barack Obama says aliens are real during podcast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former US President Barack Obama recently went viral on social media after claiming that aliens are real during an interview with YouTuber and podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, which also discussed other topics such as Trump's AI ape video and the Super Bowl. Cohen asked Obama if aliens are real, to which he replied, "They're real, but I haven't seen them. They're not being kept at Area 51. There's no underground facility… unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the President of the United States."The YouTuber then asked Obama, "What was the first question you wanted answered when…
(2026-02-15). Why millions of working Americans are hanging on the 'kill line'. ecns.cn The term "kill line" captures the financial fragility facing many American households. Data shows that around 40% of families are unable to cover an unexpected expense.
(2026-02-15). magical thinking that will further sap its school system. haaretz.com Five days of school a week instead of six? Work fewer days, provide fewer classroom hours, spend less time in school, cut the number of matriculation exams — the kids love it…
(2026-02-15). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com JEE Main 2026 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the new result date of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
(2026-02-15). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-15). Climate Change Could Expose 1.1 Billion People To Hunger By 2100 (But There's Good News Too) AI Modelling Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) More than 295 million people globally experienced hunger and starvation in 2025 because of conflict, displacement, climate change and economic disasters.The bad news is …
(2026-02-15). Trump's Push For Nuclear Tests And The Erosion Of The Nuclear Taboo Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Shravishtha Ajaykumar | In late
(2026-02-15). Netanyahu unethical, Sara kleptomaniac: Israeli PM's Ex-Security Chief. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has never been ethical whereas Sara Netanyahu is kleptomaniac, Israeli Prime Minister's Former Security Chief Ami Dror has claimed.
(2026-02-15). UK drug dealer jailed for rigging house with 'Home Alone' traps. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A UK drug dealer identified as 60-year-old Ian Claughton recently made headlines after he was jailed for rigging his house with 'Home Alone' booby traps to prevent the entrance of possible intruders.According to The Guardian, aside from rigging his house with booby traps, the 60-year-old was also jailed for seven years over several drugs and firearms offences in November. Claughton stood trial at Doncaster Crown Court, where he was found guilty alongside his ex-wife, Lesley Claughton, who was sentenced to 21 months.The couple were accused of trading cannabis, growing and supplying the drug across three…
(2026-02-15). A rose by any other name? How one Trinidad Carnival band's intimate gesture has sparked controversy. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-15). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-15). LIVE: India vs Pakistan — T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with toss, team news and analysis, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group A clash.
(2026-02-15). Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to retired senior officials. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have visited or entrusted others to visit retired senior officials to extend greetings ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17 this year.
(2026-02-15). Saturday 3/7: EV Ride and Drive. indybay.org Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive…
(2026-02-15). US pushes AI funding, fisheries tech at APEC amid China rivalry. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration is promoting artificial intelligence exports and maritime surveillance technology at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in southern China this week, as Washington seeks to counter Beijing's technological and maritime influence. | Casey Mace, the US senior official to APEC, said the Trump administration had launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption of American AI technologies by partner economies in the region, part of a broader effort to strengthen US leadership in emerging technologies. | The initiatives come ahead of President Donald Trump's expected visit to…
(2026-02-15). California Grants Endangered Species Protections to Imperiled Mountain Lions. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 12, 2026 — The California Fish and Game Commission granted permanent protections today to Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions under the state Endangered Species Act.
(2026-02-15). Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage. aljazeera.com Powerful storm batters Mozambique's Inhambane a day after killing at least 41 people in Madagascar.
(2026-02-15). China upgrades Xiong'an high-tech zone to national level. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved the upgrade of the Hebei Xiong'an high-tech industrial development zone to a national-level high-tech industrial development zone, according to an official statement released on Friday.
(2026-02-15). Israeli nuclear weapons are a threat to the Middle East. indybay.org Dimona Nuclear Plant Facility In Israel.
(2026-02-15). U.S. Backs Deeper Defense Cooperation With Armenia. eurasiareview.com Armenia's Ministry of Defense said that on February 13, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received David Allen, Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The minister congratulated him on assuming office and wished him success in his mission. | During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to Armenia—U.S. cooperation in the defense sector. David Allen expressed the United States' readiness to further develop defense cooperation with Armenia, as well as its support for Armenia's defense reform process. | Suren Papikyan underlined the importance of Armenia—U.S. cooperation at a time wh…
(2026-02-15). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-15). Jaishankar's straight talk in Munich, prioritises energy security over politics amid US-India deal. hindustantimes.com External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly rejected claims that India's strategic autonomy has been compromised amid reports of reduced Russian oil imports following a new trade framework with the United States. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference alongside German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar stressed that India remains "very much wedded to strategic autonomy." Responding to questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on oil purchases and tariff cuts, he said India continues to make independent decisions based on national interest. The statement comes as debates intensify…
(2026-02-15). Missing Indian student from UC Berkeley Saketh Sreenivasaiah found dead in California. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian student studying at the University of California, Berkeley, who had been reported missing earlier this month, has been found dead, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed on Sunday.In an official statement shared on social media, the Consulate said local authorities had confirmed the recovery of Saketh's body. Expressing deep sorrow, the mission conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of full support during this difficult period."The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the bod…
(2026-02-15). Lindsey Vonn's Swift Recovery: A Hopeful Return After Crash. devdiscourse.com U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn's health seems to be improving as she could be released from an Italian hospital as early as Sunday. Sources close to the situation reported that Vonn, who was admitted a week ago following a shocking downhill crash, is on the mend.
(2026-02-15). 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…
(2026-02-15). Comicomment: Backward road, dead end. ecns.cn Following the recent election, Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi swiftly signaled her intention to accelerate constitutional revision, stating that she would "create an environment in which a national referendum on revising the constitution can be held as soon as possible."
(2026-02-15). China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. ecns.cn China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026, CCTV reported on Saturday.
(2026-02-15). Chinese robots and culture converge at UN's Year of the Horse celebration. ecns.cn A robotic lion dancer, a panda-shaped robot and three humanoid dancing robots took center stage at a Chinese New Year gala hosted by the United Nations Chinese Book Club at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday.
(2026-02-15). Mohammad Deepak: A Glare Of Hope In A Charged Situation. ummid.com One hopes and wishes we see more of people like Harsh Manders and 'Mohammad Deepak' who represent the true idea of India.
(2026-02-15). India Boosts Ties With Oman, Malaysia, Seychelles And Sri Lanka In Major Diplomatic Push Analysis. eurasiareview.com The Indian Ocean rarely witnesses a week as packed as the last one, but the activity did not come out of thin air. India's naval diplomacy, often seen in the past as incremental or understated, suddenly revealed the scale of the foundation laid over years of humanitarian work, port access negotiations, and quiet diplomatic capital-building. What became visible was not a flurry of last-minute activism but the crest of a long strategic wave. At the heart of that wave stood Kuala Lumpur—India's first stop in a series of engagements that pulled together the entire breadth of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
(2026-02-15). 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.
(2026-02-15). Rubio Offers Reconciliation With Europe, On US Terms. eurasiareview.com By Kjeld Neubert | ( Rubio sought to strike a conciliatory tone, reassuring Washington's traditional allies that the US and Europe are inextricabl…
(2026-02-15). Fact Sheet: Narendra Modi and His Hindutva Politics. ummid.com Prime Minister Modi and his Hindutva politics have failed both domestically and on the international stage due to a lack of vision.
(2026-02-15). Musk vs. Bezos, China in the mirror: A strategic analysis of the new moon race. moderndiplomacy.eu The competition in the space race between U. S. billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, is intensifying. SpaceX, led by Musk, is planning to establish a lunar base called "Moonbase Alpha" and is looking to launch a device on the moon's surface. This base is aimed at supporting Musk's vision of an AI-computing network consisting …
(2026-02-15). Why Wargaming Matters In An Age Of Hybrid Conflict And Artificial Intelligence Analysis. eurasiareview.com States define and pursue their national interests. Inevitably, these interests collide with those of competing states, generating economic, political, and social tensions that can escalate into direct or indirect military confrontation through alliances and proxy arrangements. | Strategic management of national interests therefore requires a framework capable of producing sound courses of action under uncertainty. At the core of such a framework lies wargaming. It should not be confined to military simulation alone. | War is a multidimensional phenomenon that affects political systems, economic stability, soci…
(2026-02-15). Effects Of Export Diversification Under US Tariffs Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Zhou Chao | The year 2025 marks a significant turning point in the structure of U.S. foreign trade, with one of the main driving forces being a new round of export policies centered on tariff adjustments and trade agreements. These include the implementation of a unified 10% baseline tariff and "reciprocal tariffs" applied to specific countries, signaling a shift in U.S. trade policy from a long-standing framework favoring liberalization to a strategic combination that uses institutionalized tariff tools as levers for trade competition and negotiation. | This policy change is driven by the combined impact o…
(2026-02-15). WHO flags issues with US vaccine trial. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organization on Friday voiced serious concerns over a planned US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies in junta-run Guinea-Bissau, questioning it on scientific and ethical grounds. | The WHO insisted in a statement that the existing hepatitis B birth dose vaccine was an "effective and essential" public health intervention, with a proven record. | The agency's latest statement comes two months after an advisory pan-el — appointed by US health chief Robert F Kennedy Jr — voted to stop recommending that all newborns in the United States receive a hepatitis B vaccine. Kenn…
(2026-02-15). Pakistan urges South Sudan peace. tribune.com.pk 
Amid political deadlock among signatories to the 2018 South Sudan peace agreement and a dangerous escalation in armed confrontations, Pakistan has called on all stakeholders to recommit to the agreement in good faith and to address differences through inclusive dialogue. | "It is time for renewal of national consensus," Ambassador Asim Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council which on Tuesday debated the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, an African country that gained independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011. | At this critical juncture, he st…
(2026-02-15). The Taiwan Of The Caucasus: Armenia's Strategic Transformation Analysis. eurasiareview.com Despite a long history defined by regional occupation policies, Armenia has entered a pivotal transition period under the leadership of Nikol Pashinyan. For decades, previous expansionist strategies resulted in diplomatic isolation and severed ties with regional neighbors, severely limiting international cooperation. However, the domestic and foreign policy shifts initiated following the 2020 conflict have ushered in a new era of potential prosperity. This trajectory suggests that Armenia could emulate the rapid developmental success stories of states like Taiwan and Singapore. | Establishing the "Silicon…
(2026-02-15). 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).
(2026-02-15). The Economic Case For The US-Israel Partnership Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Zineb Riboua | Discussions of the United States—Israel relationship tend to focus on security assistance, as though the partnership were primarily an exercise in strategic patronage. However, this framing overlooks that Israel is a significant economic and innovation power whose deep integration into the American industrial, technological, and capital ecosystems bolsters the US economy. Further, Israel's capacity for innovation is indispensable to building and maintaining America's military and economic advantages. | After October 7, 2023, credit agencies, foreign investors, and geopolitical commentat…
(2026-02-15). Referendum and Revolution: Can Bangladesh Vote Its Way Out of Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction On February 12th 2026, the world witnessed a historic moment in Bangladesh's political development: its first post-uprising general election at the same time as a national referendum on institutional reform. On February 13th, it was confirmed that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the election and the July Charter Referendum passed with a significant …
(2026-02-15). 'Clown show': Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video. aljazeera.com Without mentioning Trump by name, Obama says a majority of Americans 'find this behavior deeply troubling'.
(2026-02-15). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-15). UCU community bids farewell to Pamela Tumwebaze. independent.co.ug Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tears flowed freely at Nkoyoyo Hall as the body of Pamela Tumwebaze was carried into the prayer venue at Uganda Christian University. Lecturers stood in silence. Students lined the pathway. Hymns filled the air. It was not just the passing of a lecturer. It was the loss of a …
(2026-02-15). Saturday 2/14: SF Day Pillow Fight 2026! indybay.org Across the Street from the Ferry Building! At the end of Embarcadero. Look for the pillows : )…
(2026-02-15). India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale. tribune.com.pk 
As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new "data city" to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says. | "The AI revolution is here, no second thoughts about it," said Nara Lokesh, information technology minister for Andhra Pradesh state, which is positioning the city of Visakhapatnam as a cornerstone of India's AI push. | "And as a nation… we have taken a stand that we've got to embrace it," he told AFP ahead of an international AI summit next week in New Delhi. | Lokesh boasts the state has secur…
(2026-02-15). Comicomment: One step from the fall. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently stated on a television program that she is "trying to create an environment" to visit the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a site that commemorates 14 convicted Class-A war criminals from WWII. This alarming rhetoric reveals not only a disregard for historical justice but also the intentions of Japan's right wing to revive a militarist past.
(2026-02-15). How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI. scmp.com Artificial intelligence (AI) is eroding the very capabilities young professionals need to remain valuable in a machine-automated era. That is the real challenge facing graduates entering the workforce. It is not simply a case of AI destroying jobs — though it is — but that it is undermining our cognitive and interpersonal skills. | The numbers are starting to confirm what we suspected. Hong Kong graduates in 2025 found 55 per cent fewer job opportunities than the year before. Over 12 per cent of…
(2026-02-15). Who is àÅngela Vergara? Colombian congresswoman cheered ICE raids, cries after her son is taken. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – àÅngela Vergara, a Colombian congresswoman, appeared in a video crying after federal officers took her son.In the clip shared on Feb. 13, Vergara was seen with tears along her cheeks while announcing that her son was taken by ICE members in the United States.The American Congresswoman denounced last Friday that her son, Rafael Alfonso Vergara, has been detained for 18 days by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) in "inhumane conditions"."A young man who doesn't even have a traffic violation, but who, like many Colombians, is living a nightmare, unable to return to his country, an…
(2026-02-15). 'No more high-handedness': CM Maryam orders sweeping police reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday ordered comprehensive police reforms, demanding an end to corruption, high-handed behaviour, and the disrespectful treatment of citizens, while directing the Inspector General of Punjab Police, Rao Abdul Kareem, to prepare short, medium, and long-term reform plans with clear timelines. | Addressing senior police officials, including IG Kareem, the chief minister said that starting today, all police officers must address citizens respectfully as "Sir" or "Sahib" and maintain professional conduct in all interactions with the public. | "From today onward, whatever has…
(2026-02-15). In a First, Bengaluru Organises Ramadan Book Fair. ummid.com The first edition of the Ramadan Book Fair was held on 7th and 8th February at Beary's Amity, Bengaluru.
(2026-02-15). Germany's Nuclear Red Line Must Hold OpEd. eurasiareview.com Europe's security debate has entered dangerous territory. Russia's war in Ukraine grinds into a fourth year, pounding cities and power grids. NATO's eastern flank braces for the next strike. President Donald Trump warns allies to "pay up or fend for yourselves." And in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has begun to flirt with an idea once unthinkable: revisiting Germany's post1945 renunciation of nuclear weapons. | This must stop here. A German nuclear weapon is not a policy option. It is a red line—legal, historical, and civilizational—that Europe cannot afford to cross. | This is not about mistru…
(2026-02-15). Imran Khan's prison medical record sent to Punjab Home Dept. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities at Adiala Jail have forwarded the prison medical record of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, to the Punjab Home Department. | The documentation includes a complete chart of the inmate's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and blood sugar levels. | A report detailing his eye condition has also been sent, along with consultation reports and details of the medical staff involved in his care. | The record specifies when and by which doctors he was examined. | On-duty doctors conduct medical examinations and record vital signs three times daily. The daily medical ass…
(2026-02-15). Religare's Bold Demerger: A Strategic Shift to Boost Growth. devdiscourse.com Religare Enterprises Ltd, backed by the Burman family, has unveiled a strategic restructuring plan to demerge its financial services and insurance businesses. This move aims to unlock shareholder value and focus on growth strategies for each sector-specific entity.
(2026-02-15). The Palestinian cause cannot speak only to the left. aljazeera.com Moral clarity has not shifted Western policy; persuasion must extend into the arenas where power actually sits.
(2026-02-15). Cuban Bishops Postpone Vatican Visit Amid Worsening National Crisis. eurasiareview.com By Eduardo Berdejo | The Catholic bishops of Cuba announced Thursday that they have asked Pope Leo XIV to postpone their upcoming visit to Rome due to the country's grave situation, which is generating "so much instability and uncertainty." | The bishops had been scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV on Feb. 20 as part of their periodic "ad limina" visit, which was set to begin Monday, Feb. 16. During such visits, bishops also customarily pray at the four major papal basilicas and meet with various Vatican dicasteries. | However, in a statement on Feb. 12, the bishops' conference said that "given the worsening socioe…
(2026-02-15). US military weighs sustained Iran strikes, casting shadow over diplomacy. scmp.com The US military is preparing for the possibility ‚Å of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, according to two US officials, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. | The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the planning, raises the stakes for the diplomacy under way between the United States and Iran. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared…
(2026-02-15). Iranian Opposition Holds Largest Ever Protest In Europe, With 250,000 People In Munich. eurasiareview.com By Ray Furlong | Some 250,000 people have joined a demonstration in the Bavarian capital, German police told RFE/RL, in the largest ever protest in Europe by opponents of the authorities in Iran. | The Munich protest was part of a global day of action called by Reza Pahlavi, the last son of the shah of Iran who was deposed during the country's 1979 Islamic revolution. | One of numerous figures in Iran's fractious exiled opposition, he was greeted by loud cheers as he arrived. | "Today you see the horizon of victory closer than ever," he told the crowd, which he said was one of the largest gatherings of Iranian…
(2026-02-15). Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say. aljazeera.com Witnesses say the motorcycle riding gunmen attacked three communities in northern Nigeria, killing and abducting dozens.
(2026-02-15). Munich, 2007: The day the West was told no. strategic-culture.su They like to pretend it came out of nowhere. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | They like the bedtime story: Europe was peacefully h…
(2026-02-15). Bangladesh first: Dhaka's message to Islamabad and Delhi. geo.tv 
People wave flags during celebrations marking the one-year anniversary of student-led protests that led to the ousting of Bangladeshi then-Prime-Minister Sheikh Hasina, at Manik Mia Avenue, outside the parliament building, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 5, 2025. — ReutersWhile…
(2026-02-15). Opposition sit-in enters third day over Imran Khan's medical care. tribune.com.pk 
Opposition lawmakers' sit-in outside Parliament House and K-P House entered its third day on Sunday, as protesters demanded that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan be provided urgent medical treatment for his eye condition. The demonstration began on Friday and has continued despite government assurances. | Lawmakers, led by National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Senate Opposition Leader Allama Nasir Abbas, vowed the sit-in would not end until Khan was shifted for specialist care. Protesters have cited reports that his right-eye vision has deteriorated significantly and demanded treatment in…
(2026-02-15). Uganda's public debt rises on oil-sector spending. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's public debt has risen sharply, largely driven by preparations for the country's first oil production, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a report released Friday. The Debt Sustainability Analysis Report for the 2024/25 financial year shows that total public debt increased from 25.59 billion U.S. …
(2026-02-15). AFC Cup: With Ronaldo rested, Al-Nassr defeats FK Arkadag 1-0. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al-Nassr FC Wednesday February 11, 2026 defeated FK Arkadag in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage (ACL Two Round of 16).
(2026-02-15). Which Party Is More Libertarian: Republicans Or Democrats? OpEd. eurasiareview.com In recent months, a curious narrative has circulated online: that libertarians should reconsider their partisan home and move toward the Democratic Party. The argument has gained traction in response to President Trump's renewed ICE directives. Pete Buttigieg suggested on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that libertarians concerned about civil liberties should take a fresh look at the Democratic coalition. Smaller but increasingly viral voices—like The timing is striking. Just back in 2024,…
(2026-02-15). Saturday 2/14: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Join us! Meet on sidewalk at Forest Ave & Monroe Street at 9: 45/ 9: 50 am We will go inside the mall as a group @ 10am. So don't be late.
(2026-02-15). My eye on the tiger — for 7 hours. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-15). Fujian villages bear witness to changes. ecns.cn From 1997 to 1999, relocation efforts promoted by Xi, then deputy secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the CPC, brought Jiang and more than 500 other boat-dwelling households ashore.
(2026-02-15). Xi extends New Year greetings to ring in Year of the Horse. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Horse. | At the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, conveyed New Year greetings on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council to all Chinese people at home and abroad. | Describing the outgoing Year of the Snake as extraordinary, Xi said China met difficulties head-on and made new progress in the face of a complex and…
(2026-02-15). Assala and Ebru Gàºnde≈ü dazzle Riyadh stage, Gàºnde≈ü Commands huge fee. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Assala and Ebru Gàºnde≈ü mesmerize audience with unforgettable Riyadh concert performance.Assala and Ebru Gàºnde≈ü wowed the crowd with a performance that will be remembered by art fans and future generations for a long time after the sixth season of Riyadh Season's musical concerts ended. His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, supported and oversaw the show. Rotana Music Group planned and oversaw the event.Assala's career reached a significant turning point with the show at the Mohammed Abdo Arena[mdash…
(2026-02-15). Thousands March on City Hall in Support of Iranian Crown Prince's Global Day of Action. lataco.com Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, has publicly supported and called for protests in Iran and abroad to support regime change against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-02-15). 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.
(2026-02-15). Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain hit Colombo? tribune.com.pk 
All eyes turn to Colombo this weekend as arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in a pivotal Group A fixture at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | The match, scheduled at the R. Premadasa Stadium, carries significant implications for Super 8 qualification, with both sides unbeaten heading into Sunday's contest. | You don't want to miss these ones üòÆüí® | Don't miss any of the action. Broadcast details here üì∫ t.co/NPykWM7qqY pic.twitter.com/3ONzRm9TCw | — ICC (@ICC) February 15, 2026 | While anticipation surrounds the o…
(2026-02-15). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-15). Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed at a White House meeting on Wednesday that the US would work to reduce Iran's oil exports to China, Axios reported, citing two US officials briefed on the issue. | "We agreed that we will go full force with maximum pressure against Iran, for example, regarding Iranian oil sales to China," Axios reported on Saturday, quoting a senior US official. | China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday, the first day of a national holiday for the Lunar New Year. | China accounts for more than 80% of Iran…
(2026-02-15). Carnival explosion injures 11 in Switzerland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An explosion rocked a carnival in Switzerland, leaving 11 people injured, AFP reported citing Swiss police.In detail, the police confirmed that a blast occurred in a vehicle with a confetti cannon during a carnival in the village of Chable, in the canton of Valais. An investigation was launched to determine the circumstances of this explosion.In addition, according to Swiss public broadcaster RTS, the explosion, which is likely an accidental event, was caused by the air compressor of the confetti cannon."The explosion took place shortly before 3 p.m. (4 p.m. Bulgarian time) on the platform on which the…
(2026-02-15). Taiwan FM says China 'real threat' after Munich remarks. tribune.com.pk 
China is the real threat to security and is hypocritically claiming to uphold UN principles of peace, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Sunday in a rebuff to comments by China's top diplomat at the Munich Security Conference. | China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects, saying only Taiwan's people can decide their future. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, addressing the annual security conference on Saturday, warned that some countries were "trying to split Taiwan from China", blamed Japan for tensions over the island and underscored…
(2026-02-15). From Yiwu to Global: How creative pet products win over global merchants. ecns.cn A woman entrepreneur in Yiwu strives to innovate, bringing creative pet products to the rest of the world. Click the video to discover what makes Yiwu's pet creations so impressive!
(2026-02-15). Foreign minister pays tribute to martyr of Cuban diplomacy. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has paid tribute to Leandro Sandrino, who died in combat in Angola 50 years ago today and is considered a martyr of Cuban diplomacy. | "We remember Leandro Sandrino Izquierdo on the 50th anniversary of his death in combat while on an internationalist mission in Angola," the Cuban foreign minister stated. | "Revolutionary Diplomacy will continue to be faithful to the legacy of patriotism, solidarity, and internationalism of the martyrs of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@CubaMINREX)," Bruno Rodríguez added. | Leandro Sandrino Izquierdo fell on the battlefield on Februa…
(2026-02-15). Missing continous assesment scores lock 1,191 UCE candidates out of higher education. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 1,191 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations will not receive their certificates, effectively blocking their progression to higher levels of education, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed. The affected candidates, representing 0.28 per cent of the total candidature, were …
(2026-02-15). Hard Road Ahead For Post-Election India-Bangladesh Relations Analysis. eurasiareview.com Outstanding issues and attitudinal obstacles stand in the way of a true rapprochement | The parliamentary elections in Bangladesh held on February 12, have marked a significant shift, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, securing a landslide victory. Official and reported results indicate the BNP and its allies won around 212 seats out of roughly 299-300 directly elected seats, giving it a commanding majority or two-thirds control in the Jatiya Sangsad. | The Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies performed strongly emerging as the main opposition, securing approximately 68-77…
(2026-02-15). Minimum income requirements exclude poor people from affordable housing. indybay.org Many People Are Homeless and Unhoused In The Bay Area Because "Minimum Income Requirements" In Many So-Called Affordable Housing Projects, Exclude Poor People From Their Projects.
(2026-02-15). Dozens killed in fresh Nigeria attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Motorcycle-riding gunmen swept into three villages in a central region of Nigeria, shooting dead or cutting the throats of at least 46 people, a humanitarian source told AFP on Saturday. | The violence again threw the spotlight on Nigeria's efforts to contain security threats ⚪ efforts that have been strongly criticised by US president Donald Trump. | A security report seen by AFP said the attackers had used "41 motorcycles, each carrying two or three men". | The three villages targeted by the gunmen are part of the Borgu local government area in Niger State, on the border with Kwara State, where jihadists ki…
(2026-02-15). Guterres Tells AU Summit: 'This Is 2026 — Not 1946' In Push For Reform. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | Calling for sweeping reforms of global institutions, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told African leaders on Saturday that the absence of permanent African seats on the Security Council is "indefensible," declaring: "This is 2026 — not 1946." | In a world marked by division and mistrust, he said, the African Union (AU) stands as a "flagship for multilateralism," as he addressed the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. | Mr. Guterres praised Africa's global leadership in "the struggle for justice and equality," noting that the UN-AU partnership is stronger than ever, built on…
(2026-02-15). NDC calls on top judge to enforce Imran's medical rights. tribune.com.pk The National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Saturday urged Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's directives on the medical examination and treatment of incarcerated PTI founder and former premier Imran Khan. | Imran, who has been imprisoned in Adiala Jail for the last two and a half years, has reportedly lost 85 per cent of the vision in his right eye. | The PTI founder's lawyer, Salman Safdar — who was appointed amicus curiae by the top court — was permitted to visit his client in prison earlier this week and said Imran began experiencing blurred and hazy vision thr…
(2026-02-15). 49 homicides in 45 days: Two young men shot to death in Nazareth and the Negev. haaretz.com Saturday's murders bring the total homicide rate so far this year to 49, 44 of which come from Arab society. Between Wednesday and Thursday, six members of Arab communities were killed in 24 hours…
(2026-02-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Feb. 8 – Feb. 14). ecns.cn At a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had noted reports that U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno urged China to participate in "multilateral talks" on nuclear arms control and strategic stability and alleged that China carried out "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020, while outlining U.S. proposals on nuclear arms control at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-02-15). US Officials: Pentagon Preparing for Potential Aggression on Iran. orinocotribune.com The United States military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long aggression against Iran if US President Donald Trump orders it, two US officials told Reuters, signaling the potential for a far more serious attack on Iran. | The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the planning, said preparations go beyond limited, one-off strikes and could evolve into a prolonged campaign depending on developments. The disclosure comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program. | Diplomacy underway but US military buildup expan…
(2026-02-15). JD.com recovers most goods stolen from Paris warehouse. ecns.cn JD.com said that the majority of goods stolen from one of its warehouses in France late last year have been recovered, The Paper reported Saturday.
(2026-02-15). Tamil Nadu Leads the Way: Embedding Industry Expertise in Higher Education. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu is taking a significant step forward in the education sector by integrating industry expertise into its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Leading this initiative, Tamil Nadu is followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat in hiring industry experts as professors of practice (PoPs), according to University Grants Commission (UGC) data.
(2026-02-15). Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. ummid.com The Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other opposition parties are considering moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
(2026-02-15). Syria's Ahmed Al-Sharaa Survived 5 Assassination Attempts In One Year. eurasiareview.com By Sally Shakkour | ( Syria's Minister of Interior Anas Khattab and Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad al-Shaibani have also survived multiple assassination attempts during the past year, the UN mentioned. | The report noted that Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was the main target of five assassination plots foiled last year, along with Interior Minister Anas Hassa…
(2026-02-15). Palestinian NGO condemns Ben-Gvir's Palestinian prisoners video. newarab.com 
A Palestinian NGO has denounced what it called an Just days before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Ben Gvir held a tour of Ofer Prison in the In f…
(2026-02-15). Rain, thunder expected in Karachi on February 17: PMD. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi may experience rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on February 17, as a new western wave is set to reach western parts of the country on February 16, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Sunday. | According to the Met Office, in the Karachi division, including Dadu, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Khairpur, rain with thunder and lightning is expected during the evening and night of February 16 and 17. | Read: Stronger-than-usual winds bring chill back to Karachi | Alongside the rain, winds stronger than usual, carrying dust, may also occur. Visibility in the…
(2026-02-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese lawmaker says deeply uneasy about Takaichi staying in power, urges Japan to reaffirm 'no more war' pledge. ecns.cn Shiro Hanatani, a local city councilor from Japan, stated on the " W.E. Talk" program of China News Network that he is concerned that if Sanae Takaichi continues in power, her policies will become increasingly hawkish, and that the Takaichi administration's continued push for military buildup and expansion will further heighten tensions in Asia.
(2026-02-15). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.
(2026-02-15). Mission High UESF Educators Celebrate Strike Victory With Students, Parents & Supporters. indybay.org Teachers, students and parents celebrated the end of the strike at Mission High in San Francisco and talked about their victory.
(2026-02-15). Nigeria's Argungu fishing contest returns after years of pause. aljazeera.com Traditional fishing methods shine at Argungu's iconic festival, preserving heritage and boosting local economy.
(2026-02-15). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-15). Wednesday 2/18: Webinar: Faith in a Time of Genocide: A Moment of Truth for the Worldwide Church. indybay.org Zoom | palestine.events/18Feb2026…
(2026-02-15). Thursday 2/19: CNA UCSF Panassus Day of Action Against ICE. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus…
(2026-02-15). PM Shehbaz departs for two-day visit to Austria for talks with chancellor. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day official visit to Vienna, Austria, from February 15-16 at the invitation of Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, the Foreign Office said in a post on X on Sunday. | üîäPR No.4Ô∏è‚É£1Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£6Ô∏è‚É£ | Curtain Raiser: Prime Minister of Pakistan's Official Visit to Vienna, Republic of A…
(2026-02-15). Country sees strong rebound in FDI. ecns.cn Net inflows of foreign direct investment to China quadrupled in 2025 according to balance-of-payments data, official figures showed on Friday, signaling a structural improvement in inbound investment and renewed confidence in China's long-term growth prospects.
(2026-02-15). NEET UG 2026 registration starts, Read this before you apply. ummid.com The National Testing Agency began the online registration of candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG 2026 from today.
(2026-02-15). Barack Obama blasts 'clown show' after Trump's racist monkey video. scmp.com Former US president Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding on Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and his wife Michelle as monkeys. | The video shared on Trump's Truth Social account on February 5 sparked censure across the US political spectrum, with the White House initially rejecting "fake outrage" only to then blame…
(2026-02-15). Ahead Of AI Summit, UN Chief Guterres Calls India 'Very Successful' Emerging Economy, Calls Out 'Total Hegemony'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will attend the AI Impact Summit in India from February 16 to 20, called India a "very successful" emerging economy with a bigger …
(2026-02-15). From Good Neighbor To Bad Cop OpEd. eurasiareview.com Donald Trump's new national security strategy placed greater emphasis on the homeland (unneeded and even ominous for the health of the U.S. republic) and the Western Hemisphere (potentially beneficial) at the expense of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Since World War II—starting with the 40-plus-year, worldwide, grandiose Cold War instituted by Harry Truman and the subsequent war on terrorism—the U.S. superpower has worried more about threats to Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East than the countries in those regions. The tragic result was unneeded wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and two…
(2026-02-15). Ramadan 2026 Moon sighting in Saudi Arabia Tuesday. ummid.com The Saudi Royal Court has asked local citizens to spot and report if any the New Moon of Ramadan 2026 (Ramadan 1447) — The Holy Month of Fasting, on Tuesday 29th of Shaban 1447 AH corresponding to February 17, 2026.
(2026-02-15). Western media has lost its edge. Fear is the new imposter in the newsroom. strategic-culture.su The BBC World Service started to look dull, out of touch, and not especially relevant. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A massive…
(2026-02-15). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Kiln fires of 'Capital of Porcelain' ignite the dreams of ceramic artists worldwide. ecns.cn The kiln fires of Jingdezhen, known as the "Capital of Porcelain," produce delicate china cups, plates and bowls for everyday use, as well as exquisite artistic ceramics. | Since the Song Dynasty, Jingdezhen porcelain has crossed oceans to reach more than 120 countries, serving as a messenger of cultural exchange.
(2026-02-15). Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, rotating African Union (AU) chairperson and Angolan president, and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people over the 39th AU Summit.
(2026-02-15). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-15). Bitcoin Mining And The Electricity Grid: A Quiet Savior OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Joakim Book | With all eyes on the Before and during winter storms, the electricity supply becomes strained and household demand spikes—think space heate…
(2026-02-15). Ad Darain Education Centre Conducts 3-Day Teacher Traning Workshop. ummid.com Kolkata-based Ad Darain Education Centre successfully completed a three-day teacher traning workshop on Sunday February 8, 2026.
(2026-02-15). From nukes to the economy: Decoding North Korea's Ninth Party Congress. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea is set to hold the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party this month, which is a major political event for assessing past performance, setting new policy goals, and potentially changing leadership. This gathering coincides with leader Kim Jong Un's increased focus on weapons development and strengthening ties with Russia while tensions with …
(2026-02-15). Rubio calls US Europe's 'critical friend'. tribune.com.pk 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the "child of Europe" in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as levelling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transat-lantic relations. | Rubio was addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, where Europe's leading powers have tried to project their own independence and strength while straining to keep a long-time alliance with the US under President Donald Trump alive. | The speech delivered a degree of respite to European countries who fear being left in the lurch on anything from the war in Ukraine t…
(2026-02-15). New Zealand parliament members wish Chinese People a happy Year of the Horse. ecns.cn As the Chinese New Year approaches, New Zealand members of Parliament, led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, delivered their New Year greetings in Chinese, wishing the Chinese people a happy New Year, smooth progress, and the strength to gallop ahead in the Year of the Horse.
(2026-02-15). Imminent War on Iran: The Supreme Crime. indybay.org The power to refuse support for a criminal war of aggression belongs to the people. It is our duty and moral obligation.
(2026-02-15). Cambodia intensifies nationwide crackdown on telecom fraud, advances new legislation. ecns.cn Cambodia has intensified a nationwide crackdown on telecom and online fraud, repatriating thousands of foreign nationals and pushing forward new legislation to strengthen its legal framework against cross-border scams.
(2026-02-15). Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a reception to usher in the Chinese New Year at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 14, 2026.
(2026-02-15). Astronomers puzzle over planetary system. tribune.com.pk 
Astronomers have observed a planetary system that challenges current planet formation theories, with a rocky planet that formed beyond the orbits of its gaseous neighbours, possibly after much of the planet-forming material had been used up. | The system, observed using the European Space Agency's Cheops space telescope, consists of four planets — two rocky and two gaseous — orbiting a relatively small and dim star called a red dwarf about 117 light-years from Earth in the direction of the Lynx constellation. | A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 9.5 trillion kilometres. | The sta…
(2026-02-15). 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…
(2026-02-15). Saturday 2/14: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tm_k……
(2026-02-15). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.
(2026-02-15). attack on Herzog shows the true aim of Washington trip. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister was able to convince the U.S. president not only that his pardon is definitively forthcoming, but that he is not responsible for the October 7 massacre. Soon, Trump will visit Israel as a Likud campaigner and light the Independence Day torch…
(2026-02-15). European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin. newarab.com 
Five European allies on Saturday blamed In a joint statement,
(2026-02-15). How 3 local BDS campaigns won the divestment of millions in Israeli bonds. juancole.com On Nov. 19, 2025, members of Break the Bonds NC, a coalition of Palestine Solidarity organizations, spoke at a North Carolina Investment Authority board meeting to demand the state pension fund divest from all Israeli government bonds. Immediately after the meeting, the state treasurer's office emailed a link of the pension's holdings to Ari Rosenberg, a lead Break the Bonds NC organizer. The $6.7 million in Israeli bonds that had been there in June were no longer in the portfolio. | Rosenber…
(2026-02-15). Friday 2/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-15). (W.E. Talk) Chinese, Japanese experts warn Japan's military buildup could push the country to the brink of danger. ecns.cn Japanese politics continues to show a right-leaning trend, with the government taking frequent actions in the realm of security policy. Speaking on China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program, Chen Yang, a young scholar specializing in Japanese affairs and a visiting research fellow at Liaoning University's Institute of Japan Studies, warned that Japan's recent military buildup has steadily eroded its long-standing "exclusively defense-oriented posture," posing a growing threat to regional security.
(2026-02-15). Team China stays resilient after a disappointing night. ecns.cn Chinese short-track speed skater Liu Shaoang competes in the men's 1,500m Final A at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday."It was a regret tonight that we got blocked and then taken down when we were gaining on fast," a calm Liu said of the crash after the 1,500m Final A.
(2026-02-15). Brazil: Return On Investment In Carnival Exceeds That Of Industrial Sector. eurasiareview.com By Lucas Pordeus Leon | The economic return for every real invested in culture and the arts – including Carnival – is higher than that of some traditional industrial sectors, such as the automotive industry. In an interview with Agência Brasil during her visit to Brazil to study the creative economy surrounding the festivities, Italian-American economist Mariana Mazzucato highlighted the power of the country's biggest festival. | "Public investment in the arts and culture contributes far more to the economy than much of the traditional manufacturing industry," said Mazzucato. | "However, governments continue t…
(2026-02-15). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-15). NewsX World (India) yesterday afternoon interview : Mark Rutte Reports Russia's Oil Revenue Collapses While Troop Losses Mount. gilbertdoctorow.com Yes, indeed, NATO Secretary General speaking in the context of the ongoing Munich Security Conference has gleefully declared that Russia is experiencing "crazy losses" of 65,000 soldiers killed or wounded in the past two months and that the Russian economy is reeling from a one-third loss of oil export revenues. These words are meant to …
(2026-02-15). Obama Allies Melt Down After Trump Trashes Landmark Climate Reg. wattsupwiththat.com The Trump EPA estimated that repealing the finding would save American taxpayers over $1 trillion dollars. Several energy policy experts and agency insiders previously told the Daily Caller News Foundation the finding was politicized, relied on "cherry-picked data" and that its elimination will benefit consumer choice.
(2026-02-15). (W.E. Talk) Japan should reflect on history and repair relations with China: experts. ecns.cn Japan's House of Representatives election results announced on Feb. 9 delivered victory for the ruling bloc. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured 316 seats, surpassing the two-thirds threshold on its own, while the ruling coalition with Nippon Ishin no Kai expanded the ruling majority to 352 seats. Incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to secure re-election as prime minister when the parliament convenes on Feb. 18.
(2026-02-15). Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump's racist monkey clip. tribune.com.pk 
Former US president Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. | In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-wing political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen released Saturday, Obama also compared the actions of agents enforcing the president's immigration crackdown in Minnesota to dictatorships. | The video, shared on Trump's Truth Social account on February 5, sparked censure across the US political spectrum, with the White…
(2026-02-15). Friday 2/27: Seaside: Whistlemania! Workshop. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-15). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-15). Saturday 2/14: No Love for ICE! No Love for Flock! indybay.org Fairyland sign, Oakland…
(2026-02-15). Thursday 2/26: Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-15). Thursday 2/19: Panel: CWA 1104 Educational Division Panel on Working-Class Struggle against Fascism. indybay.org Register At | tinyurl.com/Feb19CWAPanel…
(2026-02-15). Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a two-day trip on Sunday, to bolster ties with Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders, often at odds with other European Union countries, have warm ties with President Donald Trump. | Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral issues, including NATO commitments, the State Department said in an announcement last week. | "These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it's a good opportunity to go see them and two countries I've never been in,"
(2026-02-15). Starmer Is Learning The Lessons Of Politics The Hard Way OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Yossi Mekelberg | Few could have foreseen that merely 17 months after Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to victory in the UK general election, winning a 174-seat majority in Parliament, that he would find himself fighting for his job. | While the British prime minister must take much of the blame for being in this situation — and in his defense, he does admit responsibility — the underlying difficulties of UK politics and society go far beyond one leader's shortcomings. The country has had six prime ministers in the past decade, which is hardly a sign of a functioning political system. Part of t…
(2026-02-15). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.
(2026-02-15). With Western Alaska Salmon Runs Weak, Managers Set Limits On The Pollock Fleet's Chum Bycatch. eurasiareview.com By Yereth Rosen | ( The North Pacific Fishery Management Council on Wednesday voted in favor of
(2026-02-15). (W.E. Talk) Expert: Repairing China-Japan ties after election a test for Tokyo's diplomacy. ecns.cn Domestically, the long-term economic stagnation, rising prices, and depreciation of the yen have created a compounded negative effect. On the international front, issues such as how to repair China-Japan relations and maintain the stability in the Japan-U.S. alliance have become unavoidable challenges for the Japanese government.
(2026-02-15). Wednesday 3/4: Intersections of Climate Change: Fire, Settlements, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-15). Europe's Munich Moment: Rhetoric, Reality, And The Limits Of Autonomy Analysis. eurasiareview.com At this year's Munich Security Conference, European leaders presented a strikingly unified message: the continent must reduce its dependence on the United States and assume greater responsibility for its own security. The language was sharper than in past years. The ambition was no longer confined to diplomatic subtext. Yet the gap between rhetoric and capacity remains vast. Munich revealed not a strategic rupture with Washington, but a recalibration — and an unresolved tension at the heart of Europe's quest for autonomy. | A New Assertiveness: | The signals were unmistakable. Kaja Kallas propose…
(2026-02-15). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). QAnon is Dead. Long Live QAnon! counterpunch.org
(2026-02-15). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Does Israel Really Think It Can Make Cattle of the Palestinians? counterpunch.org
(2026-02-15). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). More Than A Quarter Million Muscovites Now Own One Or More Guns OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-15). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Macao embraces Year of the Horse with festive decorations. ecns.cn
(2026-02-15). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-15). Ambassador of Pakistan to China wishes Chinese people 'an auspicious Year of the Horse'. ecns.cn
(2026-02-15). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). The friendship between China and ASEAN could redefine the geopolitics of the Far East. strategic-culture.su
(2026-02-15). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: The ball is now in America's court to prove that it wants to reach a deal. If they are sincere, I am sure we will be on the road to an agreement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-15). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-15). Apocalypse Doctor – Medicine at the End of the World. indybay.org
(2026-02-15). México vuelve a demostrar su amor a Cuba. radiohc.cu Muy cerca de las carpas levantadas en el emblemático Zócalo capitalino para celebrar el Día del Amor y la Amistad, el pueblo de México volvió a demostrar hoy cuánto lleva a Cuba en su corazón. | Entre banderas de ambas naciones e imágenes del líder histórico de la Revolución en la isla, Fidel Castro, y del guerrillero argentino-cubano Ernesto (Che) Guevara, el espacio dispuesto para recibir víveres con destino a la mayor de las Antillas vivió un ajetreo constante. | Al continuo flujo de personas que llegaban con paquetes grandes o pequeños, donde podían hallarse desde alimentos hasta medicinas y otros insumos, se…
(2026-02-15). Administración Trump gastó 40 millones de dólares en deportar a 300 migrantes a terceros países. cubadebate.cu Un informe elaborado por los demócratas del Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado señala que hubo pagos de entre 4.7 y 7.5 millones de dólares a Guinea Ecuatorial, Ruanda, El Salvador, Esuatini y Palaos para deportar a migrantes a esas naciones, y calificó esta práctica de "costosa, derrochadora y con escasa supervisión".
(2026-02-15). Povea gana plata en el triple salto de la Copa Iberdrola. cubadebate.cu La triplista cubana Liadagmis Povea conquistó este sábado la medalla de plata en el Campeonato Nacional de Pista Corta de España o Copa Iberdrola, en lid dominada por la venezolana Yulimar Rojas. En su retorno a los torneos indoor, Yulimar solo necesitó un salto para lograr los 14.95 metros, con récord incluido.
(2026-02-15). Veicoli elettrici, la cooperazione con la Cina come leva strategica per Europa e Canada. strategic-culture.su Nel pieno della competizione geoeconomica, la filiera dei veicoli elettrici dimostra che la cooperazione conviene più dello scontro. La centralità industriale della Cina, la necessità europea di rilancio e la svolta canadese indicano una via pragmatica fondata su reciprocità e stabilità . | Segue nostro Da capitolo secondario della politica industriale globale, la transizione elettrica è oramai diventata uno dei principali terreni su cui…
(2026-02-15). Un abrazo a quienes solo saben de amor. cubadebate.cu Lo del odio es causa perdida, mi humilde corazón me lo susurra: presiento que en el escenario más desolador, sobre tierra arrasada por un golpe mortal, siempre alguien aparecerá de pie y triunfante, alguien —a contragolpe de la estupidez y el miedo— dirá como José Julián y así estará reiniciando los sueños: "Yo solo sé de amor".
(2026-02-15). Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash. tribune.com.pk 
When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva learned that a samba school in Rio de Janeiro would base its carnival parade this year on his journey from factory worker to president, he broke into tears and then smiled for pictures holding the school's flag. | But, as Rio's world‚Äëfamous carnival parade approached, the tribute became a political headache. | Opposition parties and politicians have filed a flurry of lawsuits alleging that Lula is benefiting from what they describe as an illegal form of early campaigning ahead of this year's presidential election. The president hopes to be el…
(2026-02-15). Cuba participa en Conferencia Mundial sobre Erradicación del Trabajo Infantil. radiohc.cu Liurka Rodríguez Barrios, encargada de negocios a.i. de Cuba en Marruecos, representó a la Mayor de las Antillas en la VI Conferencia Mundial sobre la Erradicación del Trabajo Infantil, celebrada en Marrakech. | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex), el encuentro lo convocó la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) y autoridades del reino y reunió a altos representantes de gobiernos, organismos internacionales, interlocutores sociales, gremiales y de la sociedad civil, para debatir sobre los desafíos globales y eliminar esta práctica que afecta a millones de niños e…
(2026-02-15). Come si evolve realmente la partnership strategica tra Cina e Iran. strategic-culture.su Neo-Caligula continua a scommettere su quella che potrebbe essere definita La strategia del debitore armato. | Segue nostro We've got a thing, and that's a-called radar love
| We've got a wave in the air | Radar love | Golden Earring, Radar Love | La Persia e la Cina hanno una lunga storia alle spalle. Concentriamoci per un momento solo sul VII secolo, nel periodo di massimo splendore della Via della Seta, quando i due grandi poli…
(2026-02-15). Ramadan: A Test of Conscience in Jerusalem. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Jerusalem rested on a fragile balance, sustained not by force but by inherited practices, recognised limits, and a shared ethic of restraint. Today, this balance is unravelling. Faith is increasingly mobilised as a political instrument, sacred space has become a site of confrontation, and profound transformations of the city are taking place with …
(2026-02-14). US Military Braces for Weeks-Long Campaign Against Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. military is preparing for possible extended operations against Iran if President Trump decides to attack. This planning raises tensions amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the U. S. and Iran. U. S. officials revealed that negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with Iranian representatives in Geneva, with Oman acting as a …
(2026-02-14). IDF insider caught selling classified secrets as Trump-Netanyahu talks Iran showdown. hindustantimes.com Israeli authorities have charged an IDF reservist and a civilian accomplice with serious national security offenses after allegedly using classified military operations intelligence to place bets on Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction platform. Investigators say the suspects exploited sensitive IDF operational details, raising alarms about insider threats, espionage risks, and the dangerous overlap between online gambling and military secrecy. The case has triggered urgent counterintelligence scrutiny and tighter security measures across Israel's armed forces.
(2026-02-14). Iranian minister on: The significance of the Palestinian struggle. workers.org 
The foreign minister of Iran, Abbas Aragchi, gave a speech at the Al Jazeera forum in Doha, Qatar focused on "The Palestinian cause and the Regional Balance of Power in the Context of an Emerging Multipolar World." (IRNA, Feb. 7) Map of West Asian countries His talk contained several important . . . |
(2026-02-14). US, Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks In Geneva Amid Trump's Stark Warning. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) The United States and Iran are expected to hold the next round of talks over the nuclear deal on Tuesday (local time) in Geneva, Switzerland, CNN reported. According to CNN, …
(2026-02-14). Nobel winner transferred to prison in northern Iran: husband. newarab.com 
Mohammadi, who won the peace prize in 2023 in recognition for more than two decades of campaigning, was
(2026-02-14). Indonesian protesters slam Prabowo over 'peacekeeping' troops for Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Protesters have condemned Indonesia's plan to take part in the International Stabilisaton Force for Gaza as Israel continues to violate the ceasefire on an almost daily basis. Carrying placards declaring "Break the siege", "Gaza is not for sale", "So, when will the Palestinians get to decide their own future" and crosses over…
(2026-02-14). Ocasio-Cortez tells Haaretz: Unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel enabled genocide in Gaza. haaretz.com Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized 'unconditional' U.S. aid to Israel, linking it to civilian deaths in Gaza, and called for enforcing the Leahy Laws, which prohibit aid to foreign units committing gross human rights violations…
(2026-02-14). Gaza administration committee demands full operational powers. newarab.com 
The In a statement, the committee said recent declarations from within
(2026-02-14). Ex-Israeli PM apologizes for Epstein ties, denies seeing or joining any abuse. hindustantimes.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included regular correspondence, multiple visits to the disgraced financier's Manhattan apartment and one to his private island. The former Israeli leader has not been implicated in Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and faces no accusations of wrongdoing. In an exclusive interview with Israel's Channel 12 on Thursday, he said, "I have never, in all the 15 years that I have known him, have not seen any inappropriate event, any improper behavior. Clearly, I also did not partic…
(2026-02-14). 'Possibility of homicide': Pathologist calls for fresh probe into Jeffrey Epstein's death. geo.tv 
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image from the US Justice Department's file of Epstein, released by the House Oversight Committee Democrats Washington, DC, US on December 18, 2025. — ReutersA prominent pathologist who observed Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy has demanded a fresh…
(2026-02-14). The urgent fight against U.S. imperialism. cpusa.org 
Presented by Lisa Armstrong on behalf of the CPUSA International Department to the National Committee meeting, January 31, 2026. | Greetings from the International Department to members of the National Committee and guests here today. | As you all know, the aggressive new tactics of U.S. imperialism spelled out in the Trump regime's
(2026-02-14). Trump Confirms Future Venezuela Visit as US is Forced to Negotiate With Chavismo. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a message shared on social media on Friday, Rodríguez commented on her Thursday tour of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and Chevron oil…
(2026-02-14). Canada's Carney, opposition leader hold hands during school shooting vigil. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's main opposition leader held hands Friday as they paid tribute to the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in the country's history at a vigil in a devastated British Columbia town. | Carney and Pierre Poilievre, leader of the opposition Conservative Party, joined hands as an Indigenous leader sang a prayer outside the town hall in Tumbler Ridge.
(2026-02-14). ICE Buys Up Warehouses to Turn Into 'Mega' Prisons. thealtworld.com The U.S. government already maintains the world's largest immigration detention system — and now, it's getting even bigger. ICE is buying up massive industrial warehouses across the country and converting them into mega-detention centers, aiming to lock up over 100,000 people at any given time. | Advocacy Director at the Detention Watch Network Setareh Ghandehari discusses the reality of this unprecedented expansion. She exposes the horrific conditions inside current facilities — including starvation, medical neglect, and solitary confinement — and warns that this new infrastructure is a danger…
(2026-02-14). Zahawi recounts terrifying moment he met a tired man in London. thecanary.co 
In recent years, many right wingers have centred their politics around pretending that London is some sort of post-apocalyptic hellscape. Politicians like Tory-defector, the tax-dodging Zahawi have echoed these narratives. This plays well with people outside of London; it plays less well with the people who've been there. Although it's obviously disgusting to see a […] | By
(2026-02-14). The plan to transition Australia away from fossil fuels. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-14). International coalition of social movements prepares "Nuestra America" humanitarian aid flotilla for Cuba. radiohc.cu International solidarity is organizing to confront the intensification of the economic siege against Cuba. A global coalition of unions and social movements confirmed the dispatch of a flotilla with basic supplies. This initiative responds to the need to break the energy strangulation policy that Cuba is suffering after recent pressure from the White House. | Under the name "Our America," the convoy will sail the Caribbean in March to deliver food and essential medicines. The organizers explained that the strategy is inspired by the resistance of the Sumud Global Flotilla. The main objective is to break the logis…
(2026-02-14). Top entertainment figures back UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese. newarab.com 
Over a hundred top figures from the world of entertainment signed an open letter Saturday in support of UN Palestinian human rights expert France and Germany
(2026-02-14). Workers World honors Black History Month every day! workers.org 
Since its inception, Workers World newspaper has highlighted the Black Liberation struggle and Civil Rights Movement and has celebrated their heroes, from Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner to Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Feb. 21, 2026, will mark the 61st anniversary of the assassination of . . . |
(2026-02-14). Americans Pay for Almost All of Trump's Tariffs. portside.org Americans Pay for Almost All of Trump's Tariffs |
(2026-02-14). No deportations of Haitian migrant workers! workers.org 
San Francisco On Feb. 2, 100 people rallied in front of the San Francisco Immigration Court at 100 Montgomery St. to protest the planned deportation of up to 340,000 Haitians. Their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — designed to protect people from dangerous conditions if they return to their home countries . . . |
(2026-02-14). Special Needs Learners Excel Under Competency-Based Curriculum, Experts Say. plusnews.ug 
Dr. Patrick Ojok, Senior Lecturer and Dean of Special Needs and Rehabilitation at Kyambogo University, has praised the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for better supporting learners with special needs. His comments follow the strong performance of learners with special needs in the UCE exams, where 695 of 708 registered candidates representing 98.2 percent qualified for certificates …
(2026-02-14). The Amazon Imperative: Unions Must Join Forces. portside.org The Amazon Imperative: Unions Must Join Forces |
(2026-02-14). years of activism, and now a Orphaned Land confronts an existential moment. haaretz.com As Orphaned Land frontman Kobi Farhi publishes a memoir, he confronts the question of whether his provocative band is still relevant after October 7…
(2026-02-14). A Financial Guide For Black Families Eyeing Generational Wealth. newsone.com 
Cunaplus_M.Faba | Black History Month will see many brands across the world making monetary gain off the Black dollar, but isn't it about time we start keeping it in the family? We're talking about money, of course, and building generational wealth by learning how to invest it the right way. That's where we come in with this helpful guide to achieving generational wealth, specifically for Black families, given the occasion at hand. From advisors and key digital outlets to practices we can all adapt to save more — do yourself a serious favor and take notes as you scroll. Or, you know, just bookmark the pa…
(2026-02-14). Liberal leadership spill underscores Australian political crisis. wsws.org Angus Taylor's installation to head the Liberals highlights the deepening breakup of the parliamentary establishment as a whole.
(2026-02-14). Can the Military Force Solve a Political Problem? Pakistan's 77-Year Balochistan Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 31, coordinated attacks across nearly a dozen cities in Balochistan killed more than 30 civilians and 18 law enforcement personnel. The Baloch Liberation Army demonstrated sophisticated planning across Pakistan's largest province. Security forces responded by killing over 150 fighters. A day later, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti offered his solution: "The answer lies with …
(2026-02-14). Beijing warns US over CIA video seeking to recruit disaffected Chinese nationals. hindustantimes.com China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian issued a sharp warning to the US on Friday, after the CIA released a Mandarin-language video allegedly seeking to recruit Chinese nationals. "China will take all necessary measures to resolutely combat the infiltration and subversive activities of anti-China forces abroad. The schemes of anti-China forces will not succeed," Lin remarked. On Thursday, the CIA released a Mandarin-language video appealing to Chinese officials dissatisfied with 'government corruption' and seeking a 'brighter future', while describing authorities under President Xi Jinping as '
(2026-02-14). Egyptian woman faces death threats for filming alleged harasser. newarab.com 
A young Egyptian woman is facing death threats after posting a video showing the face of a man she says repeatedly harassed her, reviving debate over how victims are treated in the country. | Mariam Shawky, an actress in her twenties, filmed the man aboard a crowded "This time, he followed me on the bus," Shawky, who has been dubbed "the bus girl" by local media, said in a clip posted on TikTok…
(2026-02-14). Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check. scmp.com There is this old British chestnut that says justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done. | Justice has been amply served in the 20-year sentence handed down to former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, but it has not been seen to be done in many quarters, especially in the West. | There is the reality of justice and the appearance of it, and the two don't always or even usually coincide.
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh PM-to-be Rahman thanks those who 'sacrificed for democracy'. geo.tv 
Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party , shows victory sign during a press conference, following the BNP's victory in the 13th general election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 14, 2026.— ReutersJI vows to serve as "vigilant, principled, peaceful opposition".BNP…
(2026-02-14). ICE fuels massive rise in U.S. carceral system. workers.org 
With an average of over 2 million people imprisoned at any time, the United States has notoriously had the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world over a long period. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, around $182 billion is spent annually to cage around 1% of . . . |
(2026-02-14). US paid US$35 million to deport 300 to remote islands, African nations. scmp.com The Trump administration spent more than US$35 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries they had no connection to, doling out millions of dollars in lump sum transfers to foreign governments without a system to track how the money was used, according to a report released on Friday. | The figures from Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats average out to a cost of roughly US$116,666 per person deported. In Rwanda, which received seven deportees, the total cost reached about US$1.1…
(2026-02-14). Ohio demonstrations for Haitian migrants: 'Defend and expand protected status!'. workers.org 
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Cleveland on Feb. 7 against threats to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants previously protected from deportation. This issue impacts 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, and another 30,000 in Central Ohio who are threatened with deportation after President Donald Trump announced . . . |
(2026-02-14). Guatemala Terminates Medical Collaboration With Cuba. orinocotribune.com The Guatemalan government announced the termination of the medical collaboration agreement with Cuba under which Cuban health professionals worked in remote and impoverished areas of the country since 1998. | On Tuesday, February 10, the Guatemalan Ministry of Health announced that the 412 Cuban medical collaborators currently working in the country, of whom 333 are specialist doctors, will be replaced "gradually" by "national human resources." | The decision, justified by a "technical analysis" to "strengthen the national healthcare system," comes amid US pressures on Cuba and the rise of right-wing governments…
(2026-02-14). Referral Hospitals Operate at Less Than 30% Staffing as Health Crisis Deepens. plusnews.ug 
Auditor General reveals 71% vacancy rate as facilities rely on students and referrals to survive daily patient pressure. Option 2 (Human Impact): Option 3 (Accountability Focus): Uganda's public health sector is grappling with severe staffing shortages that have left regional referral hospitals operating with a fraction of the required personnel. Despite thousands of unemployed doctors, regional …
(2026-02-14). Palestinian NGO Condemns Israeli Act Of 'Revenge' After Prisoner Abuse Video. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) A Palestinian NGO has denounced what it called an Israeli act of revenge after a video showed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir overseeing the abuse of …
(2026-02-14). Minneapolis General Strike: Working Class Takes Step Into Revolutionary Future. orinocotribune.com 
By Larry Holmes — Feb 13, 2026 | The general strike in Minneapolis on Jan. 23 that shut the city down and catapulted forward the general strike movement that has been stirring below for some time may turn out to be the biggest step forward that the working class has taken in our lifetime. It is a sign that the virtual frozen iceberg that has slowed the development of the working class for too long is thawing. | After the Minneapolis strike, thousands of people across the country, especially students, joined a call for a national general strike, but that was only a preview of what's coming. | Groups including…
(2026-02-14). U.S. judges saved from alarmist tome. wattsupwiththat.com "….the authors offer unsolicited, ex parte expert opinions on matters that they recognize are directly at issue in ongoing suits. In several places, for instance, the authors dismiss any suggestion that climate science is too speculative or uncertain to justify relief.
(2026-02-14). Which way forward after the nurses' rejection of the agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital? wsws.org Determined to win safe staffing and secure workplaces, the nurses must now wrest control of the strike from the union bureaucrats, expand the struggle to other hospitals and adopt a new strategy based on rank-and-file power and political independence.
(2026-02-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-14). High Court Rules UK Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful. consortiumnews.com The judgment on Friday is a major blow for former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as well as the Israeli arms companies who lobbied for a crackdown on the group, John McEvoy, Dania Akkad and Martin Williams report. By John McEvoy,…
(2026-02-14). Police Constable Killed in Fort Portal Shooting Standoff with Security Guard. plusnews.ug 
Police in Fort Portal City are investigating a fatal shooting incident that left a police constable dead following a standoff with a private security guard along Kibogo Road. Vincent Twesige, the Rwenzori West Police spokesperson, said officers received information at around 5: 30 PM on Friday that a man was firing bullets inside a gated building. …
(2026-02-14). Kiboga NRM Counselor-Elect Found Dead, Police Launch Murder Investigation. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kiboga District are investigating the murder of Were Twah, 50, a counselor-elect for Kiboga Town Council, who was found dead in his home in Kiwanguzi Cell. According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi, the deceased, identified as Were Twaha Were, was elected on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket to represent …
(2026-02-14). Trump Admin to Spend $40B to Turn Warehouses Into Massive Immigration Jails. truthout.org President Donald Trump's anti-immigration agenda has supercharged opposition in cities where he has deployed federal agents to conduct raids, and communities in states including New York and Missouri are already working to block the next step the Department of Homeland Security plans to take in its push for mass deportations: acquiring massive warehouses across the country to use as immigrant… |
(2026-02-14). South Africa's Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win. aljazeera.com Captain Aiden Markram hits an unbeaten 86 in seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
(2026-02-14). Top Japanese school faces backlash over Palestinian poetry in entrance exam. scmp.com During an entrance exam for a top middle school in Japan in January, students were asked to read two poems depicting life in Palestine and write responses to key passages. | Controversy soon followed on Japanese social media over the use of the material related to war and displacement.
(2026-02-14). Protesters Demand Amazon Cut Ties With ICE and Palantir. truthout.org As backlash against Big Tech's complicity with President Donald Trump's authoritarian agenda grows, 200 to 250 people gathered on a rainy Seattle afternoon outside Amazon's headquarters on Friday to demand that the company "dump" its support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, which they illustrated by dumping ice onto the grass. The protest came one day… |
(2026-02-14). Film Screening of "Sing Sing" in Madison Feb. 22, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Film: "Sing Sing" Sunday, February 221: 00 p.m. — 5: 00 p.m.Edgewood University1000 Edgewood College Drive, MadisonSponsored by the Queen of Peace Racial Justice team, along with Edgewood University and the Reentry Team at Nehemiah's Center for Urban Leadership. Following the screening there will be light refreshments and a discussion of the importance and transformative power of the …
(2026-02-14). Trump's EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Finding. portside.org Trump's EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Finding |
(2026-02-14). UK Supreme Court Strikes down Gov't Ban on Palestine Action Group. juancole.com by (
(2026-02-14). Burundi tea plantations hamper chimpanzee protection. globalvoices.org Some park workers pick the chimpanzees' food, especially wild strawberries.Originally published on This article by
(2026-02-14). Brown Berets say no ICE in Aztlan. workers.org 
Houston With signs, drums and bull horns, the Brown Berets of Southeast Texas took part in a national day of action on Feb. 7 demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Out of Aztlan. Aztlan is a term used by Chicano activists for the land in the Southwest part of the . . . |
(2026-02-14). Trump Aims To End Russia-Ukraine War 'Once And For All': Marco Rubio. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) United States President Donald Trump intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war "once and for all," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday (local time). Rubio met …
(2026-02-14). Northern Irish police caution Palestine Action activist, despite High Court victory. thecanary.co 
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Friday morning detained and cautioned a pro-Palestine activist under anti-terror law. This happened despite a judicial review that very morning ruling the group's ban is unlawful. Máire Mhic an Fhailí was held by police for around 30 minutes at Laganside Courts in Belfast. This was for wearing […] | By
(2026-02-14). Minsk, Muscat discuss joint initiatives, re-export hub project. eng.belta.by Joint projects were discussed during a working visit of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Egypt and concurrently to Oman Yevgeny Sobolevsky to Muscat.
(2026-02-14). All roads lead to Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
For much of the past decade, China, as we have come to know it, has been cast as the principal villain of the global order — blamed for the spread of Covid-19 and accused of pursuing policies said to defy Western norms of human rights. The rhetoric was sharp, the scrutiny was constant. However, since Donald Trump's return to power in January 2025, that hostility toward Beijing appears to have softened, if not entirely receded. | By default or by design, the Trump administration came prepared to treat long-term friends as foes and foes as foes…
(2026-02-14). Vote "No" to betrayal of San Francisco teachers' strike! No more sacrificing livelihoods and social rights while billionaires feast! wsws.org San Francisco educators, on strike since February 9, should reject with contempt the betrayal of their four-day strike and expand the struggle to Los Angeles and beyond. The fight against manufactured austerity is the defense of public education everywhere.
(2026-02-14). Minister: Belarus and China have unique opportunities to deepen cultural ties. eng.belta.by Belarus highly values its long-standing strategic partnership with China, Belarusian Culture Minister Ruslan Chernetsky said while speaking at a concert during the Happy Spring Festival 2026 event at the Minsk's Palace of Culture of Trade Unions on 13 February.
(2026-02-14). Hezbollah's Chief Lawmaker Receives Lebanese President Advisor: Discussion Tackle Latest Developments. english.almanar.com.lb In the context of the periodic meetings agreed upon by the two sides, the head of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, received Saturday the First Advisor to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Brigadier General Andre Rahal. The two men discussed and exchanged views on the latest developments in the …
(2026-02-14). A Mother, A Mentor, A Light: UCU Community Bids Farewell to Pamela Tumwebaze. plusnews.ug 
Tears flowed freely at Nkoyoyo Hall as the body of Pamela Tumwebaze was carried into the prayer venue at Uganda Christian University. Lecturers stood in silence. Students lined the pathway. Hymns filled the air. It was not just the passing of a lecturer. It was the loss of a mother, a counselor, and a steady …
(2026-02-14). San Francisco Teachers Win Big, Ending City's First Educator Strike in Decades. truthout.org San Francisco public school teachers and their union celebrated Friday after negotiating a tentative agreement for a new contract with higher pay and fully funded family healthcare, ending a four-day walkout that was the city's first educator strike in nearly half a century. United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) said its bargaining team reached a two-year tentative deal with the San… |
(2026-02-14). Hariri signals Future Movement's return to Lebanon elections. newarab.com 
Former Lebanese Prime Minister In a speech marking the
(2026-02-14). Libya's Haftar reshuffles southern forces after border clash. newarab.com 
Libyan military commander Last week, Haftar issued a decision forming a new unit, the "18th Infantry Brigade", consolidating several of his main southern militias, including the 176th, 634th, 672nd and 676th battalions, under one command structure. | Haftar's forces control most of eastern and southern Libya but do not operate under the autho…
(2026-02-14). WATCH: The World This Week w/Ray McGovern. consortiumnews.com Former C.I.A. Russia analyst Ray McGovern joins Episode 5 of The World This Week to discuss the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. Saturday 8 p.m. EST. The World This Week discusses the Ukraine War and the Middle East…
(2026-02-14). Trump Says to Enforce Voter ID Mandates for Midterms. menafn.com (MENAFN) President Donald Trump declared Friday he will enforce voter identification mandates for November's midterm elections with or without legislative authorization from Congress."There will be …
(2026-02-14). Helicopter triggers avalanche amid maximum alert across French Alps. aljazeera.com Emergency teams intentionally triggered an avalanche near a Chamonix ski resort as a safety precaution.
(2026-02-14). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Has Left Los Angeles, ICE Carries On Taking Around 25 People This Week. lataco.com The Harbor Area Peace Patrollers, who for 8 months stood watch every single morning outside of Terminal Island, today confirmed that ICE and CBP have demobilized from the Coast Guard base. While we've seen a decrease in activity with Border Patrol gone, around 25 people were still taken between Monday and Friday from Home Depots, cars, courthouses, and mostly targeted attacks.
(2026-02-14). Nurses take action as NYC strike nears second month. workers.org 
New York City Bulletin: Since this article was written, nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside and West approved a contract by an 85%-96% vote and ended the strike. At New York Presbyterian, the nurses rejected the contract by more than 77% and the strike continues as of Feb. . . . |
(2026-02-14). 2025 PLE: Parental support gaps blamed for poor performance in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have attributed the poor performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) to a lack of coordination between school management and parents. The region registered only 240 candidates in Division One. District breakdowns show Abim with 27 candidates, Amudat 3, Kaabong 8, Karenga …
(2026-02-14). Fundación Los Carlitos de Nicaragua expresó solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Fundación Escuela Militar Carlos Fonseca Amador de Nicaragua conocida como "Los Carlitos", expresó su solidaridad con Cuba ante la política hostil que aplica hoy el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la nación caribeña. | En un pronunciamiento público, la organización nicaragàºense manifestó su "más profunda y sincera solidaridad con el valiente pueblo cubano" y condenó el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a La Habana desde hace más de seis décadas, al que calificó de "asesino". | El texto subrayó que, en un momento en el que la historia impone retos complejos y dinámicos, r…
(2026-02-14). Científicos cubanos participaron en curso sobre cianobacterias. radiohc.cu 
El Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) concluyó su participación en un curso organizado por la Universidad de Costa Rica, informó este sábado la institución científica de esta centro-sureña urbe cubana. | En la cita académica se abordaron técnicas nucleares e isotópicas para la evaluación de eutrofización de masas de agua y el análisis de toxicidad de floraciones de cianobacterias; y tuvo como anfitrión al Centro de Investigación en Ciencias del Mar y Limnología de la referida alta casa de estudios tica, con el apoyo del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA). | La actividad se desarrol…
(2026-02-14). Protests in French cities in solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu On Saturday, Bordeaux, Le Havre, Toulouse, and Valenciennes marked the beginning of a weekend of protests in French cities to express solidarity with Cuba in the face of escalating US aggression. | Organized by the French Communist Party (PCF), citizens from various sectors of society, including politicians, union members, and members of associations with decades of solidarity work with Cuba, gathered at emblematic sites such as the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux to denounce the blockade imposed by Washington on the island and its intensification. | Cuban flags, banners with the slogan "Hands Off Cuba," and dem…