(2026-02-26). CIA's new Farsi outreach sparks Iran protest as Geneva nuclear talks loom. hindustantimes.com Iran has sharply criticized the Central Intelligence Agency after it released a Farsi-language video on X urging Iranians to make secure contact and share information. The Iranian Embassy in The Hague accused Washington of "open interference," saying the outreach crossed diplomatic lines. The message comes amid escalating tensions between United States and Tehran ahead of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva. With military assets repositioned across the region and President Donald Trump warning that force remains an option, the social media clash signals an intensifying intelligence and information war between the tw…
(2026-02-26). Geneva talks test Trump's red lines as US buildup, Iran tracking raise war fear. hindustantimes.com As high-stakes Geneva talks approach, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has issued a stark warning: without a new deal, force could follow. His remarks land amid the largest U.S. military buildup in the region in over a decade, with carriers and air wings positioned near Iran. At the same time, fresh satellite disclosures and intelligence chatter are fueling fears that Tehran is closely tracking every move. With Trump reiterating his red lines and Iran insisting diplomacy must prevail, the region stands at a knife's edge. Is Geneva the last off-ramp?
(2026-02-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Lessons From Iraq to Stop a War Against Iran. covertactionmagazine.com Is the U.S. government preparing to go to war with Iran? Leading up to talks set to happen towards the end of the week in Geneva, the Trump administration has also threatened Iran with war…
(2026-02-26). USS Ford on fire, split in half: Khamenei broadcasts 'ship-sinking' ultimatum after Trump 'warns'. hindustantimes.com As USS Gerald R. Ford sails east and U.S. tankers land in Israel, Iran has broadcasted a chilling AI simulation of an American carrier being torn apart at sea. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that a "weapon that can send a warship to the bottom" is more dangerous than the ship itself. The video comes amid the largest U.S. regional buildup in years — and just days before fresh U.S.—Iran talks in Geneva. With carriers closing in and missiles showcased on screen, is this deterrence, or a signal of looming confrontation?>
(2026-02-26). US officials warn of Iran 'threat' to the US ahead of talks. newarab.com 
US and Iranian negotiators are due to meet in Geneva on Thursday, the third round of nuclear talks this year, as the US has built up one of its biggest military deployments in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic…
(2026-02-26). US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat. geo.tv 
US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. — ReutersUS military buildup has raised fears of regional conflict.Khamenei faces internal pressure due to economy, protests.Iran has indicated it could make concessions.GENEVA: Iran and the US hold the latest…
(2026-02-26). Rhetoric spikes as Trump, Iran trade warnings ahead of Geneva nuclear talks. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated after Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to draw fresh red lines over Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Tehran hit back swiftly, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning of a "decisive, strong response" to any military action. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei openly mocked Washington's claims, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released fresh drill footage showcasing missile and drone capabilities. The exchange comes just days before another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, underscoring the widening gulf between rhetoric and…
(2026-02-26). U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Geneva amid heightening military threat. haaretz.com
(2026-02-26). Wall of Carnage Gazans, Olive Trees and Mosques. counterpunch.org 
In the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, where I live, during Israel's destruction of the Gaza Strip, a Democratic Party activist hung a flag of the state of Israel across the way from the only grocery store in town ⚪ so that almost every member of the community would see it.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 17,000 Unaccompanied Orphans in Gaza, in World's Biggest Orphan Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Earlier this month, Jonathan Crickx, the State of Palestine Chief of Communication for UNICEF (the UN International Children's Emergency Fund), These 17,000 children are alone and on their own.
(2026-02-26). Prince Andrew Is Not A Commoner, He Is A Prince. counterpunch.org 
Since the recent, massive revelations of the Epstein Files, there has been a concerted effort to rapidly change Prince Andrew's moniker to the common Andrew Mountbatton-Windsor. But this isn't coming from the public. This is essentially a media driven project of window-dressing and PR for the royal family. Andrew without the "prince" part is intended
(2026-02-26). Epstein files naming Trump as attacker were withheld by DOJ. wsws.org Multiple media reports quote Epstein victims whose statements to the FBI were recorded, but not released by the Department of Justice last month.
(2026-02-26). Ex-U.S. Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties. ecns.cn Former U.S. Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Ivy League institution said on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). U.S. to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba. ecns.cn The office said it will implement a "favorable licensing policy" toward specific license applications seeking authorization for the resale of Venezuelan origin oil to Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Spain plans to curb energy drink sales to minors. ecns.cn Spain will move to restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors, Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy said on Wednesday, as the government steps up efforts to protect children from unhealthy food and beverage .
(2026-02-26). Why does learning to make Suo Noodle of Wudian feel like practicing Kung Fu for a foreign apprentice. ecns.cn Suo Noodle originates from Wudian Town, Yiwu City, and is called Wudian Suomian by people. Known for its long, slender strands—which echoes the idea of longevity and lasting good fortune—Wudian Suomian carries deep cultural meaning.
(2026-02-26). British far-right figure Robinson visits US State Department. newarab.com 
British anti-Islam activist "In America making alliances & friendships, today I had the privilege of an invite to the @StateDept," Robinson, 42, said in an X post. | Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has become a flag-bearer for some British far-right sympathisers and one of Britain's most high-profile anti-migration campaigners, or…
(2026-02-26). Merz's China tightrope: warm words, but hard questions for Beijing. scmp.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Beijing with a delicate brief: vouch for a shrinking slice of big German firms still bullish on China, while defending the growing number being squeezed. | On day one of his first official visit, Merz trod the line carefully — voicing openness to resetting beleaguered bilateral ties, even while gently nudging his hosts on bugbears including subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
(2026-02-26). Sixth round of Sino-U.S. trade talks expected. ecns.cn China and the United States are scheduled to hold their sixth round of trade talks in the near future, during which top negotiators from Beijing and Washington are expected to engage in candid discussions on the rapidly evolving tariff environment and explore new avenues for cooperation, analysts said.
(2026-02-26). Vance hints at Iran nuclear rebuild but defers on future US military strikes. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance dodged a direct question on whether Washington would need to strike Iran again to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon, saying he would "let president Trump to make those announcements". However, Vance confirmed the U.S. has "seen evidence" that Tehran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after last year's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. His carefully worded remarks came a day after President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to warn that Iran has missiles that can already threaten Europe and U.S. bases overseas and is working on systems that could one day reac…
(2026-02-26). Xi meets German Chancellor Merz, puts forward three suggestions for bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. | Xi pointed out that China and Germany are the world's second and third largest economies, and the bilateral relationship not only bears on the interests of both countries, but also has significant impact on Europe and the world.
(2026-02-26). Pandas bring Beijing and Berlin closer. ecns.cn Visitors photograph panda twins Meng Hao and Meng Tian, or Leni and Lotti, during their first birthday party at Berlin Zoological Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Aug 22.
(2026-02-26). Japan deepens Iran urban, hospital resilience ties amid U.S. tensions. hindustantimes.com Japan is expanding urban cooperation with Iran as regional tensions intensify between Tehran and Washington. Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, described recent discussions with Tehran Municipality as "constructive," signaling growing collaboration in urban management, disaster resilience, environmental protection, and technical exchange. According to IRNA, the partnership includes air pollution mitigation, waste management modernization, and a new UN-Habitat-supported hospital retrofitting initiative aimed at improving earthquake resilience in Tehran before a potential nationwide rollout. The engagement…
(2026-02-26). The true cost of Panama's port seizure lies in lost predictability. scmp.com There are few assets on earth as strategically sensitive as the ports flanking the Panama Canal. They sit at the hinge of global trade, where container ships glide between oceans and geopolitics moves just beneath the surface. That is why Panama's seizure of two major port terminals operated by CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate built by Li Ka-shing, deserves more than a passing headline. | It is not simply a contractual dispute dressed up as constitutional housekeeping. It is a stress test…
(2026-02-26). Li: Partnership with Germany can help boost global growth. ecns.cn "This will enable us to consolidate our position in the world's largest automotive market with the clear goal of becoming the global technology driver of the automotive industry," he added.
(2026-02-26). How Poisonous Mercury Can Get From Coal-Fired Power Plants Into Fish You Eat — Trump's EPA Just Weakened Rules Meant to Lower the Risk. counterpunch.org 
For years, people fishing along the banks of the White River that winds through Indianapolis were met by ominous signs warning about eating the fish they catch. One of those risks was mercury poisoning. Mercury is a neurotoxic metal that can cause irreparable harm to human health — especially the brain development of young children.
(2026-02-26). Death by a thousand bureaucuts. onlineopinion.com.au When forecasts fail and rulebooks quadruple, maybe it's time to ask who's steering the ship.
(2026-02-26). Luwero LC V Chairperson Calls for More Funding to Health. plusnews.ug 
Luwero District Local Council V Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has called on the government to increase investment in the public health sector, saying many rural residents are still struggling to access affordable treatment despite the official policy of free healthcare at government facilities. Kibirango said that while medical services are meant to be free, persistent drug …
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-26). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-26). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-26). Elected officials, health experts urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases on public lands. indybay.org California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-26). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied For Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-26). With US imperialist war machine in position, Trump menaces Iran in State of the Union speech. wsws.org The absence of any expression of popular opposition to the war reflects both the backing among the European imperialist powers and broad support among the privileged middle class "left" for a "regime change" operation led by Washington.
(2026-02-26). Modi says India stands firmly with Israel during Jerusalem visit. geo.tv 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem February 25, 2026. — ReutersModi expresses condolences for victims of Hamas's…
(2026-02-26). China, Germany agree to deepen partnership, win-win cooperation in Xi-Merz meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after US border agents release him out in cold. scmp.com A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border Patrol has been found dead on a downtown street, according to city authorities on Wednesday. | Police officers in the upstate New York city located the body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, on Tuesday evening, the Buffalo Police Department said.
(2026-02-26). Wednesday 3/25: Webinar: Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/humanizingpalestine2025…
(2026-02-26). Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested on charges of inciting mutiny. wsws.org The renewed legal offensive against Bainimarama is an expression of intensifying factional struggles amid Fiji's growing social crisis.
(2026-02-26). The Still Relevant Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. covertactionmagazine.com Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. —George Orwell, quoted by Shabak chief Ami Ayalon in 1996. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only homicidal politician in the Promised Land. On December 29, 2025, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionism Party called Israeli Supreme Court …
(2026-02-26). Private Equity Killed My Thrift Store. counterpunch.org 
Gol dang it. On top of everything else going on in the world, they had to go and close my thrift store?! The Georgia Avenue Thrift in Washington, D.C.'s Brightwood neighborhood was one of my happy places for more than 20 years. Nothing gave me a reality-escaping retail rush like the killer deals I scored
(2026-02-26). I make money before no longer AI is already taking entry-level tech jobs. haaretz.com Many computer science and engineering students in Israel are left without side jobs. They worry that there will no longer be jobs available once they graduate and wonder if their decision to study was the wrong one…
(2026-02-26). The Court Disarmed Trump's Tariff Weapon. Who Will Pay? levernews.com On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal, striking a blow to his favorite geopolitical strategy. The decision could make it far harder for any president to wield tariffs as a weapon, but how will the ruling affect your wallet?Today on
(2026-02-26). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-26). We Are Still Discovering the Tracks of the Underground Railroad. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-26). Trump says Muslim lawmakers Omar, Tlaib should be removed from US after speech clash. geo.tv 
US Representative Ilhan Omar listens as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-26). Free trains and buses carry migrants back to work. ecns.cn Free trains and dedicated buses are helping a large number of migrant workers return to jobs after the Spring Festival holiday, especially those traveling from China's central and western regions to the eastern seaboard.
(2026-02-26). Australia: Victorian Labor government hands police expanded stop-and-search powers. wsws.org Such police-state powers mark a further shift to the right by Labor governments, seeking to crush dissent.
(2026-02-26). Fascism and The Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/1: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: Ethnic Cleansing of the West Bank: It's Even Worse than You Think. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2026…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-26). MTAC students face uncertainty after merger. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students at the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) are facing growing uncertainty following the institution's merger with Nakawa Vocational Training College. Learners say they have not had any lectures for two weeks into the 2026 academic calendar. They report that administrative offices have remained closed. MTAC was repealed and …
(2026-02-26). Xi stresses need for more mutual trust. ecns.cn "The Chinese New Year celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival. Your visit during the Chinese New Year is just like friends and relatives visiting each other," Xi told the German guest.
(2026-02-26). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-26). A Few Soundbites to Accompany the Left's Chomstein Outfreakage. counterpunch.org 
"At the peak of the disco outfreakage, the stray energies in that area came to the fore, and ultimately, monsters were created." —Bruce Bickford, Clay Animator-in-Residence at The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (i.e., Zappa's basement) In the grand tradition of The Golden Treasury of America's Most Beloved Chomsky Soundbites, here are some relevant quotes that
(2026-02-26). These L.A. Artists Flipped an Empty 99 Cents Only Store Into a Bizarrely Beautiful Mid-City Art Gallery. lataco.com In the shell of an abandoned 99CENTS Only Store, L.A. artists stack hypnotic sculptures and portraits as a call to nostalgia.
(2026-02-26). Inmates in critical condition after alleged attack by PNG corrections officers. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Port Moresby General Hospital has confirmed to local media that nine inmates were rushed to hospital, and that two are in a critical condition. Sources at the…
(2026-02-26). Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank's Susiya. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were Israeli settlers, approaching the village near the city of Hebron, and later burning vehicles and Palestinian pro…
(2026-02-26). Chinese researchers develop AI model to process stellar data from different telescopes. ecns.cn It can predict stellar atmospheric parameters and elemental abundances in one go, perform spectral-similarity searches, and even help identify peculiar celestial objects.
(2026-02-26). Fiji critic's whistleblower case escalates anti-corruption crisis. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christine Rovoi of PMN News The arrest and charging of British-Fijian publisher Charlie Charters has pushed Fiji's anti-corruption watchdog into fresh controversy. Charters' arrest by police last weekend has raised sharp questions about whistleblowers, due process, and political pressure in the Pacific island nation. The 57-year-old appeared in the Suva Magistrates' Court on Monday…
(2026-02-26). AHS Highland Hospital CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight for a Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-26). Louvre chief steps down following heavy criticism. ecns.cn The president of the Louvre Museum in Paris has stepped down, four months after a high-profile break-in saw jewels worth 88 million euros($103.6 million) stolen and huge security flaws revealed at the world's biggest museum.
(2026-02-26). Trump defies supreme court tariff ruling. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defied the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his global tariffs. He said that U.S. trading partners "want to keep the deal that they already made … Knowing that the legal power that I as president have to make a new deal could be far worse for them."
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
| The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, Canada appears to be improving its relationship with India after tensions reached a low point under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ? | India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit…
(2026-02-26). Report on impact of AI triggers market turmoil. wsws.org A hypothetical scenario set out by the research firm Citrini "tapped into a new strain of fears about AI."
(2026-02-26). Amid deepening crisis of class rule, Peru saddled with eighth president in 10 years. wsws.org Peru has become a focal point in US imperialism's drive to roll back China's economic influence and reassert Washington's hegemony in Latin America.
(2026-02-26). Libyan pro-Haftar soldiers captured on Niger border freed: army. newarab.com 
The army of eastern Libyan strongman The The border area between Libya and Niger has seen relatively frequent attacks on Haftar's forces, wh…
(2026-02-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late March. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers.
(2026-02-26). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Suicide Prevention as Social Change: From Crisis to Global Impact. counterpunch.org 
A six-circle framework for saving lives, strengthening communities, and shaping a healthier world How Suicide Prevention Can Become a Practice of Social Change At 11: 30 on a Monday morning, police were called to a public arts high school in Rochester, New York, after reports of a suicidal student. Before officers arrived, a 15-year-old girl fell
(2026-02-26). Kaiser Permanente files $95 million insurance lawsuit after record Medicare Advantage fraud settlement. wsws.org The legal battle exposes the irrationality of a healthcare system subordinated to financial manipulation, fraud settlements and insurance profiteering.
(2026-02-26). 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…
(2026-02-26). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-26). Celebrate the birth of California Africana 365. indybay.org 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week | 50th Anniversary of Black History Month | Let us celebrate the birth of California Africana 365…
(2026-02-26). Palestinian Nerdeen Kiswani files civil rights lawsuit against Zionist Betar USA under Ku Klux Klan Act. wsws.org Kiswani's suit alleges that the violent far-right group has been targeting her for over a year, including by supplying her name to the Trump administration for deportation.
(2026-02-26). One battle after another and the seduction of endless struggle. onlineopinion.com.au Resistance can be enjoyed. Endurance can replace change. Žižek and Badiou on our politics of repetition.
(2026-02-26). Hanau shooting memorial highlights political shift to the right in Germany's political establishment. wsws.org On the sixth anniversary of the racist terror attack, the families of the victims warn of the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the "fascistic escalation" in the US. At the same time, the establishment parties are distancing themselves from such commemorations.
(2026-02-26). Scientists in Australia develop blood test to predict head, neck cancer relapse. ecns.cn Scientists in Australia have developed a simple blood test that detects circulating tumor cells to pinpoint head and neck cancer patients at higher risk of relapse after surgery.
(2026-02-26). US drops charges against Chinese scientists for smuggling worms after diplomatic talks. scmp.com Beijing intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biological materials into the US, defence lawyers said. | The materials turned out to be mostly tiny, transparent worms — nothing dangerous — though US officials last year hailed the arrests as a victory for national security. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to "advance a malicious…
(2026-02-26). India stands with Israel with full conviction: PM Modi address Israel's Knesset, condemns terrorism. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Israel, underscoring the depth of bilateral ties, a shared zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and technology. | During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset and said that the partnership between India and Israel is historic, important, and very strong, especially during uncertain global times. He also stressed the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ? | PM Modi expressed sympathy for the victims of the October 7 attacks, when Hamas at…
(2026-02-26). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Make Billionaires PAY!!! indybay.org Valley Fair Mall• 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | meet up on the corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St…
(2026-02-26). Premier Li urges closer partnership with Berlin. ecns.cn Li highlighted that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries will have even broader prospects during China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.
(2026-02-26). Trade unions hold town hall at George Mason University: University workers need independent organization, not appeals to Democrats. wsws.org The "Virginia Labor Coalition" meeting at GMU seeks to tie workers to Democrats and unions while suppressing broader struggles over wages and democratic rights in the face of the Trump administration's assault on democracy.
(2026-02-26). Kasibante Petition: Supreme Court to rule on withdrawal today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling today, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers …
(2026-02-26). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-26). DJI challenges U.S. over import ban. ecns.cn In its petition, DJI argued that the FCC's decision was procedurally flawed and substantively defective, saying the regulator made the decision without providing any substantive evidence that its products threaten U.S. national security.
(2026-02-26). The Socialist Equality Party replies to Trump's fascist address to Congress. wsws.org In the United States, where the capitalist two-party system has been in place for 150 years, all those genuinely opposed to the policies and interests of the ruling class are denied the right to address the people. However, if the Socialist Equality Party had been given the opportunity to deliver a televised rebuttal, not only to Trump's State of the Union Address but also to the Democrats' reply, this is what we would have said.
(2026-02-26). More than 500 families threatened with forceful eviction in Masindi. independent.co.ug 
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 families in Masindi district are on the verge of forceful eviction from their ancestral land. The affected families are from the villages of Kitinwa, Kyakatera and Kyamaiso in the sub counties of Kijunjubwa,Bikozi and Bwijanga. The families are feuding with Ahamed Sewagudde, a tycoon over a …
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Why Trump wants Greenland and Canada, a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). French culture minister resigns to run for Paris mayor. ecns.cn French Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced on Wednesday that she has submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron in order to focus on her campaign in the Paris municipal elections, with the first round scheduled for March 15.
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: San Francisco: Anti-Fascism March & Rally – Unleash the Power of Furious Women. indybay.org Union Square in San Francisco | Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-26). New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve. ecns.cn A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). South Australian election: Labor government campaigns on support for property developers, austerity and militarism. wsws.org The March 21 state election will resolve nothing for workers and young people.
(2026-02-26). Will Mamdani Abolish Police, or Simply Make Them Obsolete. counterpunch.org 
As part of his proposed city budget for 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just canceled the NYPD's plan to hire 5,000 more police officers, undoing a key component of his predecessor Eric Adams's initiatives. The move aligns with Mamdani's campaign promise to keep police budgets and hiring in check. The young mayor also promised to create a Department of
(2026-02-26). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-26). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-26). Staying Sane In An Insane World: Where I Go To Find My Center. counterpunch.org 
Sometimes the insanity of the world gets to me, I feel overwhelmed, almost drowned in it. Then I just have to step back and find my center. That's what I've been doing recently. It's been almost a month since I last posted, and I generally don't like to leave such a gap. But at times
(2026-02-26). Condescending and Harmful: Australia's Social Media Ban. counterpunch.org 
With much in the way of pomp and false premises, the social media ban in Australia for those under 16-years-old was celebrated as a healthy incentive to encourage children to get off the screens and into the playgrounds. A stampede of reinvigorated youth would rush to libraries to borrow books. Sport would be taken up with vim
(2026-02-26). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-26). US says Iran trying to rebuild nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz about combating fraud at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., US, February 25, 2026. — ReutersUS…
(2026-02-26). Tanqueray, Mami Deb an Exclusive Bridgerton Viewing Party: Who's in and Who's watching from home? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is salary week and in the streets of Kampala, that can only mean one thing: the gents are ready to spend, and the ladies of the ton are stepping out in full force. But while the rest of us are still deciding which soirée deserves our presence, Mami …
(2026-02-26). Greece Under Fire for Law Targeting Aid Groups. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards in solidarity with humanitarians who were still detained in Greece, November 18, 2021. | © 2021 Hesther Ng/SOPA Images via AP Photo | Led by Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor, five United Nations experts have issued a damning critique of Greece's latest attempt to criminalize human rights defenders working to support migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.In a letter to the Greek government, made public on February 24, the experts warn that a new migration law adopted on February 5 "would impose unfair restrictions on the work of NGOs…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday next Saturday February 28th 10am. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-26). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Wednesday 3/18: Webinar: Holding the Line: Palestinian Mothers, Leadership and Resistance. indybay.org
(2026-02-26). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Trump's Plan for Strikes on Iran carries major Risks — and the US Military knows it. juancole.com
(2026-02-26). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/24: Webinar: Report Back from our 78th Delegation to Palestine. indybay.org
(2026-02-26). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). From Outskirts to City Streets: Leopard Movement Triggers Vigil in Mangaluru. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-26). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). 75 years on, Pakistan-China ties see potential in science, education and culture: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn
(2026-02-26). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). Frei Betto invita a reforzar trabajo en las comunidades. radiohc.cu El fraile dominico y activista social brasileño Frei Betto llamó a fortalecer el trabajo de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) en las comunidades, durante la presentación del libro ´Premoniciones de Fidel ª, celebrada en el Museo '28 de Septiembre', dedicado a la organización de masas. | En su intervención, Betto —conocedor de la realidad cubana y con una labor social como asesor de la pastoral obrera en Brasil-, reflexionó sobre el valor estratégico de los CDR en el contexto actual, marcado por las complejidades económicas y el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense.Puede haber a…
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares beneficia a cientos de personas. radiohc.cu 
"El Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares, con más de 25 años de creado, y a propósito de su Día Internacional, ha permitido devolver la audición a cientos de personas con discapacidad auditiva profunda, de manera gratuita y con un enfoque multidisciplinario", resaltó Armando Rodríguez Batista, ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) desde su perfil en Facebook. | La iniciativa, centralizada en el Hospital Pediátrico Borrás-Marfán, en La Habana, prioriza la atención a niños para aprovechar la plasticidad cerebral y favorecer su rehabilitación lingàºística e inclusión social. | El doctor Ant…
(2026-02-26). Presidente norteamericano promete proteger Medicaid después de recortar más de US$ 900.000 millones en apoyo federal en 2025. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump prometió en su discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión proteger siempre Medicaid, pero su amplio paquete de políticas internas del año pasado implementó recortes históricos al programa clave de red de seguridad para estadounidenses de bajos ingresos. La Ley recortó más de US$ 900.000 millones en financiamiento federal durante 10 años.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Juez federal de Massachusetts dictamina que Donald Trump no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones. cubadebate.cu El magistrado Brian Murphy dijo que el Gobierno republicano no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones sin antes intentar enviarlas al país designado en su orden final de deportación. El juez también ordenó a la Administración republicana que proporcione una "notificación sustancial" antes de realizar cualquier expulsión a un tercer país.
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-26). Protesting LA Public Library's Cancellation of "Read Palestine" Week, Uninviting Authors. juancole.com — | Letter about the decision of the Los Angeles Public Library to rescind invitations to two authors and effectively cancel Read Palestine Week | Karen Bass | Mayor of the City of Los Angeles | mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org | Board of Library Commissio…
(2026-02-26). 30,000 LA school support workers overwhelmingly vote to strike. wsws.org With the previous vote by teachers, some 65,000 Los Angeles Unified School District employees are poised to strike.
(2026-02-25). Trump says Iran's missiles can hit Europe, soon the US homeland | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to warn Congress that Iran has already developed missiles capable of striking Europe and U.S. bases overseas. He also said that Tehran is working on systems that could soon reach the American homeland. Meanwhile, Iran has showcased long‚Äërange systems like the Fattah, Sejjil and Khorramshahr—missile advances that are shaping Washington's war fears on the eve of a fresh round of nuclear talks with Tehran. Watch for details…
(2026-02-25). Iranians on edge as Trump's US 'armada' closes in: 'a war will start'. scmp.com As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks with the US in Geneva this week — negotiations that many see as a last chance for their ruling theocracy to strike a deal with US President Donald Trump. | Some say the situation feels hopeless. Battered by decades of sanctions, heightened by Trump's 2018 decision to withdraw from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, Iranians also just suffered…
(2026-02-25). Trump still prefers diplomatic solution with Iran: Vance. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Governors Dinner at the White House in Washington DC, US, February 21, 2026. — Reuters Trump has been clear Iran can't have nuclear weapon, says Vance. US, Iran will hold third round of talks in Geneva on Thursday.Iran insists…
(2026-02-25). Gaza firm to build UAE-funded houses in Israeli south. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Modi says India stands with Israel during visit despite Gaza war. newarab.com 
Modi also met "I… carry with me the deepest condo…
(2026-02-25). Hamas on Board of Peace: 'Halt the aggression!'. workers.org 
Hamas posted the following press release at its Online English Mirror on Feb. 19, 2026. Commenting on the convening of the Board of Peace session on the Gaza Strip today in the United States, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) affirms that any political path or arrangements discussed regarding the Gaza . . . |
(2026-02-25). Not forgetting the victims: Club Epstein and crimes against humanity. onlineopinion.com.au Three and a half million Epstein files, and still no justice. Who is this process really protecting?
(2026-02-25). Norway's former prime minister in hospital following Epstein files disclosures. scmp.com Norway's former prime minister Thorbjà∏rn Jagland has been admitted to hospital due to the stress caused by the Epstein scandal, the NTB news agency and others cited his lawyer as saying on Tuesday. | Jagland is one of the most prominent figures to have been implicated by the release of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Norwegian authorities are investigating allegations of serious corruption.
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates says he had affairs with 2 Russian women, denies ties to Epstein's victims. scmp.com Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes. | The Microsoft co-founder is among the prominent names appearing in documents released by the US Justice Department that revealed close friendships, illicit financial dealings and private photos with convicted sex offender Epstein.
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, says foundation. geo.tv 
Bill Gates at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 2026. — ReutersGates met employees and answered questions on several issues.Tech billionaire says he was not involved with Epstein's victims.Gates acknowledges affairs with two Russian women.
(2026-02-25). Chomsky's legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files. scmp.com It has been a sad time for the legions of fans of Noam Chomsky, having to see their hero in a photo hobnobbing with the late paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein inside the latter's private jet. | The picture and their email exchanges were part of millions of pages released by the US Justice Department from its so-called Epstein files. So far, the most high-profile fallouts have been, understandably, the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, the public disgrace of British Labour Party…
(2026-02-25). Andrew and Lord Mandelson arrested: Britain's royal scandal signals a deeper Western crisis. infobrics.org The arrest of former Prince Andrew and Lord Peter Mandelson have plunged Britain into its gravest institutional crisis in decades. Linked to abuse and alleged misconduct and espionage tied to the Epstein network, the case raises disturbing questions about blackmail, intelligence networks, and elite impunity. What is unfolding in Britain may foreshadow a broader Western reckoning.
(2026-02-25). Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties. scmp.com Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers has resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Ivy League institution said on Wednesday. | Summers, who ran the US Treasury under former president Bill Clinton, was revealed in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice to have had extensive exchanges with the now-deceased financier.
(2026-02-25). Edward Simon Trio to preform at Union Collage on 2/25. mediasanctuary.org Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, is an incredible pianist who performs with his trio, exploring the commonalities between jazz and the folkloric sounds of Latin America. The Edward Simon Trio is coming to the capital region, presented by Jazz/Latino in partnership with The Union College Department of Music as part of the series AHORA, latin/jazz! 2026. Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson talked with Dr. José E. Cruz, President of Jazz Latino Inc .The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb 25 from 7: 30 pm to 9 pm, at the Emerson Auditorium at Union College.
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News 2.23.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. afgj.org 
NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global Convoy Last week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured in from across the world…
(2026-02-25). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for solidarity with Turkish miners' wildcat strike. wsws.org The miners have halted production to demand payment of unpaid wages, enforcement of promotion rights, retroactive contract benefits, guaranteed seniority and severance protections, and genuine health and safety measures.
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). The Washington Post's Owner Really Doesn't Want You to Know His Effective Tax Rate. counterpunch.org 
The Washington Post has, over the past few months, run at least five editorials or opinion pieces railing against federal or state tax increases. Here's what the folks at…
(2026-02-25). Honduran and international allies issue statement denouncing Honduras' return to ICSID. ips-dc.org Returning to this international arbitration tribunal threatens national sovereignty, collective rights, and the Honduran state's ability to make decisions in favor of the public interest.
(2026-02-25). US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark. scmp.com Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a "distasteful joke" by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of US athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games. | The US men's ice hockey team took a congratulatory call from Trump as they celebrated their gold medal victory over Canada. The president invited them to his State of the Union address and added he would have to ask the triumphant women's team as well or risk…
(2026-02-25). UEDCL Disconnects Power Lines in Kapchorwa Over Illegal Connections. plusnews.ug 
Several communities in Kapchorwa District have been left without electricity after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) disconnected power lines, citing illegal connections. Some of the residents had alleged that UECDL workers had vandalized the lines, but the electricity distributor denies the claim. The affected areas include parts of East Division and Kaptanya Sub-County, …
(2026-02-25). Julia Alsarraf's new album "In Fidelity" mediasanctuary.org Despair punk is the description which Julia Alsarraf gives her latest album called "In Fidelity." She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her music, the process of this album, and complicated feelings. | Cropped photo by Photos by Debi Gustafson…
(2026-02-25). Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, 'backing down' to Trump's tariff threats. scmp.com Canada's aviation regulator certified the remaining Gulfstream private jet models that US President Donald Trump asked it to approve, a move which let the White House claim a win in its trade dispute with Canada. | The certifications of Gulfstream's GVIII-700 and GVIII-800 models, the largest business aircraft made by the unit of General Dynamics, were issued on Monday by Transport Canada.
(2026-02-25). Trump's 2026 SOTU Speech: Economic Obfuscation and Political Theater. counterpunch.org 
Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech was historic—but only in the sense of the longest ever at 1 hour and 47 minutes. Apart from that, the speech was one third misrepresentations about the state of the American economy followed by more than an hour of pure political theater which has come to increasingly presidential SOTU addresses in recent years.
(2026-02-25). Jailed Critic in Rwanda Faces 30-Year Sentence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | Last week marked six years since Rwandan gospel singer and peace advocate Kizito Mihigo died in police custody. While his suspicious death remains unexplained, it clearly signaled the government's deepening repression of free speech.A survivor of the 1994 genocide, Mihigo's music centered on forgiveness and compassion. He was arrested in 2014 on charges of offenses against the state stemming from a song he wrote expressing solidarity with genocide victims and others killed in retaliatory violence. While authorities pardoned him in 2018, he told Human…
(2026-02-25). Court rejects bid to stall promotion of police officer who led probe into Netanyahu. haaretz.com Israel's National Security Minister sought to stay a ruling ordering him to promote the senior officer who testified in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, but the court rejected the request. Also on Monday, another officer whose promotion is blocked by the minister also petitioned the Jerusalem District Court…
(2026-02-25). France and UK plan to supply nuclear weapons to Ukraine. infobrics.org Russia's SVR recently revealed a dangerous Western escalation plan.
(2026-02-25). Iran rejects US claims on missile programme as 'big lies'. geo.tv 
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. — Reuters Foreign ministry spox responds to claims on missile programme.Baqaei doesn't specify which claims he was referring to in X post.Trump says Iran would never be allowed to…
(2026-02-25). The Rise And Fail Of The Griftocrats. counterpunch.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if
(2026-02-25). Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks in front of charred agricultural equipment, at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Msayleh, on October 11, 2025. | © Mahmoud Zayyat /AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-25). Buganda Kingdom backs launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Buganda Kingdom today witnessed the official launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform aimed at transforming how Ugandans buy and sell goods online. The launch, held in Bulange Mengo, was presided over by the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who framed the initiative as a step toward merging tradition with technology. …
(2026-02-25). Zelensky speaks with Trump, says talks should lead to leaders' meeting with Russia. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump agreed that the next session of trilateral talks in March on a war settlement should lead to a meeting of the countries' leaders. | Zelensky, speaking after a phone conversation with Trump, said the three-sided talks with Russia and the United States would take place early next month. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also took part in the ‚Äåphone call.
(2026-02-25). KC-390 With A Refueling Boom Seems Like A Perfect Fit For The USAF's Agile Tanker Needs, But Will It Bite. twz.com 
The idea of a KC-390 with a boom has gotten a new breath of life, and could be ideal for bringing fuel to far-flung edges of the battlespace.
(2026-02-25). National Nurses United fights for patients — which means fighting ICE. workers.org 
National Nurses United (NNU) is the largest union representing professional nurses across multiple states in the U.S. They have a long-standing commitment to advocating for safe patient-to-nurse staffing ratios. The NNU campaign for Medicare For All has had success in challenging elected officials to endorse legislation to guarantee healthcare as . . . |
(2026-02-25). More than 1,700 Africans fighting for Russia, Ukraine says. newarab.com 
More than 1,700 Africans are Speaking alongside his counterpart from Ghana, Sybiha said that discussions were taking place with governments across Africa to prevent their citizens from being drawn into such schemes. Ghana will chair the
(2026-02-25). The Mississippi Delta Is a Testing Ground for the Nation. capitalbnews.org 
The majority-Black Mississippi Delta region is shrouded in both magic and myth for many outsiders, writer and essayist W. Ralph Eubanks says. Dubbed the "Most Southern Place on Earth," the Delta's rich culture and blues music brings millions of tourists to the region every year. The Magnolia State broke records in 2024 when about 44 …
(2026-02-25). The Warm Illusion of Winter Prices — Signal or Mirage? fairobserver.com 
Every January, inflation seems to wake up before the rest of the economy. Recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) suggests that prices are heating up again, markets are twitching and analysts are searching for culprits — from tariffs to corporate pricing power. But sometimes the drama says more about the calendar than about…
(2026-02-25). US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran. geo.tv 
Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023. — Reuters
(2026-02-25). Workers owed 100% of tariff refunds. workers.org The Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Feb. 20 invalidated most of President Donald Trump's exorbitant tariffs levied since April 2025 that were used to bully countries into agreeing to a multitude of Trump's demands. In a 6-3 vote — a rare ruling against Trump — SCOTUS determined . . . |
(2026-02-25). Pam Bondi's DOJ Seeks Bayer/Monsanto Glyphosate Immunity Trump's Looming Attack On Iran For Israel. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/25/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-02-25). Donald Trump's Death Cards. consortiumnews.com Trump's ICE agents have resurrected the Ace of Spades death cards inserted into the mouths of dead Vietnamese by U.S. troops in Vietnam more than 50 years ago, writes Nick Turse. By Nick Turse TomDispatch.com Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
(2026-02-25). African American Culture and Resistance. cpusa.org 
Session 1 of the 2026 Freedom School Series of Conversations and Classes examines African American culture and resistance in music, theatre, and film through U.S. history and into the present. | Presented on February 21, 2026. | The 2026 Freedom School Series is an activity of the African American Equality Commission, the National Education Commission, and the Working-Class Project. The Working-Class Project is a program of the National Education Commission and the People Before Profits Education Fund.
(2026-02-25). Cuban ambassador presents credentials to UN agency. radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to Italy, Jorge Luis Cepero, representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, presented his credentials to Cindy McCain, director of the World Food Programme (WFP), according to a press release issued on Wednesday. | During the ceremony held on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening relations and expanding cooperation. | The Cuban diplomat conveyed the gratitude of his country's government and people to the WFP for its support and timely response to emergencies and recovery efforts, according to a statement from the…
(2026-02-25). Civil discourse? Not for me. anabaptistworld.org This might sound odd coming from an Anabaptist, but I hate the idea of civil discourse. A student group on campus asked me to participate in a conversation about how Christians should respond to agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The goal was to gather different perspectives for a civil conversation. I understand the impulse. …
(2026-02-25). Iran dismisses 'big lies' after Trump lays out case for possible attack. scmp.com US President Donald Trump briefly laid out ‚Å his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. | Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the US into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.
(2026-02-25). Zimbabwe Steps Up Push for BRICS Membership. infobrics.org Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS bloc as the Government intensifies diplomatic engagement with the grouping in a bid to expand and diversify international partnerships and strengthen its global standing…
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 jet crash kills pilot: state media. geo.tv 
An F-16 combat jet aircraft of the Türkiye airforce takes off at the Air Defender Exercise 2023 at the military airport of Jagel, northern Germany, June 9, 2023. — ReutersISTANBUL: A Turkish fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff early Wednesday, killing the pilot, state media…
(2026-02-25). Reform's Plans to Import Trump's Authoritarian 'Project 2025' Blueprint to the UK. bylinetimes.com "It's not enough actually to win an election; you also need to completely rewire the system." | Those are the words of Matt Goodwin — Reform UK's parliamentary candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election — as spoken to Kevin Roberts, the President of the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, conceived and convened by Heritage under Roberts' leadership is the 900-page authoritarian blueprint for a second Donald Trump presidency. It offered a comprehensive plan – n…
(2026-02-25). Diana's Ghost Haunts Britain's Royals. fairobserver.com She wasn't there, but her presence was undeniable. The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor debacle has erupted in a way that would have been unthinkable without Diana, Princess of Wales: Her willingness to induce the world's media into her confidence and share her life changed both the way royals treated the media and the media's methods of covering…
(2026-02-25). Your TV is handcuffing you: 'High Potential' and 'Blue Murder Motel' review. peoplesworld.org 
Over the last year, we have seen increasing state violence and violation of the right to protest in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and other places. We are now presented with two TV series that are perky and gleeful about those violations. The American series High Potential and the Australian series Blue Murder Motel feature ordinary citizens, …
(2026-02-25). US In Full Panic As Iran Readies 'Mosquito Fleet', Trump Rushes Leavitt To Spin Diplomacy 'Lies'. hindustantimes.com As Iran stages fresh missile and drone drills along its southern coast, the White House is pushing back against mounting speculation of imminent U.S. strikes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump's "first option is always diplomacy," but stressed he is prepared to use "lethal force" if necessary. Her remarks come amid viral footage of Iran's so-called "mosquito fleet" and claims of a tightening missile net aimed at U.S. carriers.
(2026-02-25). Israel's Enduring Colonial Project in Palestine. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Debates about Palestine in the Western academia often portray contemporary Israeli policies as exceptional responses to security 'threats' or regional instability. Yet a longer historical perspective suggests a deeper structural continuity: the persistence of colonial logic under evolving institutional and discursive forms. From the British Mandate period to contemporary geopolitical frameworks advanced by Israel and its Western allies, especially the United Kingdom and the United States, a consistent pattern emerges: territorial control coupled with indige…
(2026-02-25). Tariff Refunds: Honest Policy Would Be Smart Politics. counterpunch.org 
On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled part of US president Donald Trump's crazy-quilt tariff scheme illegal in its particulars. Specifically, SCOTUS noticed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not provide the authorization Trump claims for imposing tariffs as he pleases, in the amounts he pleases, on products from whatever country he
(2026-02-25). Kuwait cabinet approves draft decree amending citizenship law. newarab.com 
The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and will now be referred to Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah for final approval. | According to the official Kuwait News Agency, the amendments aim "to modernise the legal framework" governing nationality, "striking a b…
(2026-02-25). Corruption scandal hits Greece's GSEE trade union bureaucracy. wsws.org At the centre of scandal is an investigation concerning €2.1 million government and European Union funding, out of a €73 million total, provided between 2020 and 2025 for professional education and training programmes.
(2026-02-25). Identity, first love, and politics in Fire in Every Direction. newarab.com 
"I realised I was, in fact, and despite all performance to the contrary, an Arab man who was scared and filled with foreboding, with a force I had not realised was within me." | These are the words of
(2026-02-25). Mexico sends second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Amid a context characterized by the tightening of the economic embargo imposed by the United States, the Mexican government sent a new shipment of 1,193 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba on Tuesday. | The Mexican Navy ships Papaloapan and Huasteco set sail from the port of Veracruz on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This action was carried out following instructions from Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. | The ARM Papaloapan, the statement added, is carrying 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, which are essential food items; meanwhile, the ARM Huasteco is transporting 92 tons of b…
(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018. — ReutersModi was first Indian PM to visit Israel in 2017.Indian PM expected to address…
(2026-02-25). Cheptegei targets breakthrough in London Marathon. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Joshua Cheptegei, the world record holder over 5,000m and 10,000m, has set his target on finally breaking through in the 2026 London Marathon. Cheptegei, together with fellow Ugandan and reigning world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo, will take part in this year's London event on April 26. "Since starting to …
(2026-02-25). Iran debuts Sayyad‚Äë3G naval SAM, boosting long‚Äërange air defense at sea. hindustantimes.com Iran has unveiled and successfully tested its newest naval air defense missile, the Sayyad-3G, marking a major step forward in maritime defense capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The February 20 test represents Iran's first vertical-launch, long-range surface-to-air missile deployed from an indigenous naval platform, specifically aboard Shahid Soleimani-class vessels. With a reported range of up to 150 km and engagement altitudes reaching 27—30 km, the Sayyad-3G significantly expands Iran's sea-based area-denial umbrella. Equipped with solid-fuel propulsion and advanced hybrid guidance systems, the missi…
(2026-02-25). A hotter, wetter South is becoming a breeding ground for mold. grist.org 
Regina is haunted by the specter of mold. | She found the insidious spores in the closet, behind the refrigerator, and around the bathtub for two years after the dishwasher flooded her apartment in Asheville, North Carolina. | The infestation only got worse after Hurricane Helene. Rainwater rushed into her son's third-floor bedroom at the Evergreen Ridge Apartments through gaps in the window frame, warping and discoloring the wall. After the 2024 storm, faint brown spots dotted the panes, and the trim appeared loose. When the A/C went out last summer, she worried the mess would spread in the hot, humid air. He…
(2026-02-25). A tough Supreme Court hearing brings little clarity on Line 5 pipeline's fate. grist.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday about whether state or federal court will have the final say on the future of the controversial Line 5 pipeline, which carries crude oil and natural gas liquids across the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan. | The case dates to a 2019 lawsuit by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who moved to shut down the pipeline by revoking the easement that allows it to cross the Straits,
(2026-02-25). Shin Bet will aid in search of Ethiopian Israeli girl missing for two years. haaretz.com Haymanot Kasaus' father, Tesfaye, called for the case to be transferred to the Shin Bet, arguing the security service 'has more tools and capabilities' to find his daughter…
(2026-02-25). Trump's tariff move risks prolonged economic chaos. nationofchange.org The United States remains an economy governed by decree and challenged by decree—a superpower struggling to define who is in charge of its checkbook.
(2026-02-25). Indian Prime Minister Modi lands in Israel, set to address Knesset on Wednesday. haaretz.com Modi arrives in Israel for a high-stakes, two-day visit with Netanyahu, including a Knesset speech, Yad Vashem tour and innovation summit. The trip aims to supercharge defense, trade, and tech ties, even as India balances its support for Israel with Palestinian diplomacy…
(2026-02-25). Pentagon gives Anthropic 3 days to drop AI safeguards or face blacklisting. wsws.org The Trump administration has given Anthropic an ultimatum to remove AI safety restrictions on its Claude model or face blacklisting and compulsion under the Defense Production Act, while simultaneously signing a deal to deploy Elon Musk's fascist Grok AI on classified military networks.
(2026-02-25). S.C. Court Victory Grants Gullah Geechee Temporary Access to Blocked Cemetery. capitalbnews.org 
Julia Scott is disappointed. Despite a judge granting her and other Gullah Geechee residents in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, access to the centuries-old Big House Cemetery, they must give the property owners — who put up a gate to block the entrance — written notice first. "It's a start, but I am not pleased …
(2026-02-25). State of the Union message reaffirms agenda for billionaires. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Workers, progressives, and their allies are saying that President Trump's State of the Union speech dealt with none of the issues important to the majority of the American people and instead was a divisive, racist and bellicose diatribe full of lies on the one hand and promises on the other that his administration will continue …
(2026-02-25). F-16s Arrive To Protect Diego Garcia, F-22s Forward Deploy To Israel. twz.com 
It appears that much will depend on the result of the next round of nuclear talks in Geneva as U.S. combat capabilities continue to amass.
(2026-02-25). Egypt denies report it offered Ethiopia Red Sea access over GERD. newarab.com 
An Reports that Cairo could help the landlocked country access the sea are "entirely unfounded", and Egypt's position on the dispute remains unchanged, an unnamed official told Egypt's state news agency MENA. | The official was responding to claims made by Emirati state-owned newspape…
(2026-02-25). Portland educational forum: Cuba Under Attack. workers.org 
Speakers at Portland's Feb. 21 Cuba education program outlined the impact of the recent U.S. oil blockade of Cuba, and explained how Cuba and the rest of the world are resisting and cooperating to help Cuba survive. The points they made are summarized here: Cuba has an exceptional history of . . . |
(2026-02-25). A Cold Case Heats Up: The Townhouse Explosion 56 Years Later. counterpunch.org Of all the events that unfolded in the first half of the 1970s, none has haunted me more than the blast in an apartment building in Manhattan that claimed the lives of three members of Weatherman and their fledgling underground organization. All that past came back to me the other day when a journalism student
(2026-02-25). Canada vows to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Canada said on Monday, February 23, that it intends to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. This comes as the United States continues to enforce its illegal intensified blockade on the Caribbean island, choking off oil and other essential supplies. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said: "We are preparing a plan to assist. We are ‚Äånot …
(2026-02-25). 2 Pennsylvania students remain imprisoned 4 days after anti-ICE protest as "Quakertown 5" face felony charges. wsws.org Five minors held more than 72 hours after being assaulted by police at an anti-ICE rally now face felony charges while the police chief seen choking a student remains uncharged.
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu breaks protocol again for PM Modi, warm hugs & private chat straight off the aircraft. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel to a warm reception from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport, showcasing the visible camaraderie between the two leaders. With India's national anthem marking the ceremonial welcome, the visit is both symbolic and strategic. Modi is scheduled to address the Knesset plenum, underlining the diplomatic weight of the trip. Beyond the optics, closed-door talks are expected to centre on counter-terror cooperation, defence procurement and joint production, cybersecurity, AI, and next-generation technology partnerships — reinforcing the expanding In…
(2026-02-25). Mass protests in Detroit area against plans for ICE detention and operational centers. wsws.org Hundreds of people in Romulus and Southfield, Michigan, protested Monday evening against plans to expand ICE operations across the Detroit metro area.
(2026-02-25). Accelerating American (and Planetary) Decline. counterpunch.org 
Some tales can cross cultures, continents, and even centuries to arrive in our own era with their timeless truths pretty much intact. That's particularly so for the immortal story of "an appointment in Samarra." It first appeared in the fifth century in the Babylonian Talmud, that ancient repository of Jewish rabbinical wisdom. Then it crossed over into Islamic literature
(2026-02-25). Kasese District Steps Up Disaster Preparedness Measures. plusnews.ug 
Kasese District authorities have intensified disaster preparedness efforts ahead of the March/April/May months that have been previously associated with heavy rains, floods, and mudslides. In the past years, major rivers such as Nyamwamba have burst their banks between March and May, causing severe flooding in Kasese Municipality and Karusandara Sub-county, while mudslides devastated mountainous …
(2026-02-25). Trump is Stealing Students' Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks. inequality.org President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union speech, he even bragged that he's bringing costs "way down on health care and everything else." In reality, the Trump administration is making it much harder for working families to both meet their daily needs — and to fulfill their …
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt Completes the Feat against Inter in the Champions League Play-offs. radiohc.cu Havana, February 24 (RHC) — Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt today completed the feat of qualifying for the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, after beating Italian Inter 2-1 in the second leg of the play-offs. | Goals from Jens Petter Hauge in the 58th minute and Hakon Evjen in the 72nd stunned the Nerazzurri fans gathered at San Siro and put the visitors on course for a clash with either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round. | Alessandro Bastoni scored a consolation goal for the Italians in the 76th minute, after a shot confirmed by goal-line technology. | The Norwegian side se…
(2026-02-25). Abim Appeals For Inclusion Among Districts to Benefit from Restocking Program. plusnews.ug 
Authorities of Abim District have appealed to the government to officially include the district among those benefiting from the Cattle Restocking Program. The appeal follows Yoweri Museveni's pledge at a rally on November 20th, 2025, to have Abim included in the program after calls from local leaders. A letter signed by Chief Administrative Officer Charles Omugetum …
(2026-02-25). L.A.'s Best Comfort Dishes, According to L.A. Line Cooks. lataco.com Line cooks know the truth behind every plate. Their recommendations are hard-earned, and if they let you in on them, you listen. Here's a guide to their favorite comfort dishes in L.A.
(2026-02-25). Demand the immediate release of Communist Party Marxist-Kenya leader Booker Omole! wsws.org CPM-K Secretary General Booker Ngesa Omole was violently abducted on Monday in Isiolo town by the Kenya Police Service. The ICFI demands that the Ruto regime release him immediately.
(2026-02-25). Dollar Collapse Fears: BRICS Built Stronger System that Bypassed It. infobrics.org Dollar collapse BRICS concerns intensify right now as the US dollar fell 1.3% on January 2026, and this marked its worst single-day decline since April 2025, also touching its lowest level since February 2022…
(2026-02-25). Militarisation of Australian universities intensifies: More than $200 million in defence contracts since 2024. wsws.org The expanding contracts with universities feed into the next phase of the AUKUS military pact between the US, UK and Australia, targeting China.
(2026-02-25). Is the Deep State Really That Fearful of Multipolarity? Part 3. fairobserver.com In Part 2, my conversation with Claude focused on the question of what it means to characterize today's geopolitical dynamics as a moment of historical transition. If it truly is a transition, we need to consider what to call the emerging world order. The title of Mohan's Foreign Affairs article, "The Multipolar Delusion," conveyed the…
(2026-02-25). Thorns in Trump's rosy picture of the economy. workers.org 
In 2025, the 80% of workers with no or few connections to investments faced a soft labor market. While there were no mass layoffs — except for the federal government workers — jobs were hard to find, and raises were limited to 3.2%, according to the Society for Human Resource . . . |
(2026-02-25). Democracy Now! 2026-02-25 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "Black People Aren't Apes": Democrats Protest Trump's State of the Union; Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability; Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, "Endless Wars" & More; Jailed for "Standing Up": DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address; "Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning": Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump's Speech | Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "B…
(2026-02-25). Trump's rambling can't hide the real State of the Union: the working class is fighting back! liberationnews.org Donald Trump's State of the Union Address painted a portrait of a floundering politician, a sorry excuse for a leader, and a classic bully ⚪ beating his chest and making threats to cover up his huge weaknesses that the whole world can now see.
(2026-02-25). At meeting to defend public health, Sri Lanka's health workers express solidarity with counterparts in US. wsws.org The Health Workers' Action Committee of Sri Lanka held a February 20 online meeting to defend the island nation's free public health system.
(2026-02-25). UAW's remembrance: Amsterdam general strike of 1941 and lessons for today. peoplesworld.org 
I hope that you will set aside a few minutes this week to read about the historic general strike that took place in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands on February 25, 1941. This year marks its 85th anniversary. I first learned about it in an article on the United Auto Workers' website. I was stunned to …
(2026-02-25). Five police personnel among 11 killed in suicide attacks in Pakistan's Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan's security forces were hit by a fresh surge of violence on Tuesday, as two separate terror attacks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) claimed at least 11 lives. Among those killed were senior security officials and civilians, highlighting a sharp rise in regional unrest. | The militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam took responsibility for one of the attacks. Earlier the same day, another deadly assault targeted a police vehicle in the Kohat area of northwestern KP. Militants ambushed a routine patrol van, opened fire on the officers, and later set the vehicle ablaze, signaling a significant sh…
(2026-02-25). Cuba Under Siege Battles U.S. Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump on January 29 imposed import tariffs on any country providing Cuba with oil. The false claim that Cuba threatened terrorism against the United States served as pretext. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled that President Trump lacked constitutional authority for imposing tariffs. Now tariffs continue under different legal authorization. The oil
(2026-02-25). Ethiopia Shutters Key News Outlet. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People read newspapers and magazines on a street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 7, 2020. | © 2020 Samuel Habtab/AP Photo | Ethiopian authorities are resorting once again to the authoritarian playbook.On February 24, three months ahead of scheduled national elections, Ethiopia's Media Authority announced the revocation of the Addis Standard's operating license. The action risks silencing one of the last independent media outlets in the country.Since its establishment in 2011, the Addis Standard has been a prominent independent voice in an increasingly repressive media environmen…
(2026-02-25). Say Nothing: Everything essential about the Northern Ireland conflict left unsaid. wsws.org A serious artistic appraisal of the Troubles, and serious attempts to understand their effect at a personal level, would have to begin from a historical and political understanding both of British imperialism and the limitations of bourgeois nationalism.
(2026-02-25). As Modi visits Israel, a new Indian eatery opens in Tel Aviv: Café Bollywood. haaretz.com The new street-food eatery aims to satisfy Tel Aviv's craving for cheap, tasty Indian fare – once it irons out a few early wrinkles…
(2026-02-25). Cuba coastguard kills 4 in firefight with US-registered speedboat. scmp.com Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cuban coast on Wednesday, the interior ministry in Havana said. | The "illegal" Florida-registered boat was detected one nautical mile from Falcones Cay in Villa Clara province, the ministry said in a brief statement.
(2026-02-25). Dutch airline KLM suspends Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flights starting March 1. haaretz.com In a notice sent to passengers regarding a flight scheduled to depart Israel on March 6, the airline said the suspension was due to "commercial and operational considerations," with the carrier saying it was not feasible to operate the flights…
(2026-02-25). Cuba begins celebrations for 50 years of People's Power with public hearing. radiohc.cu The National Assembly of Cuba inaugurated the program of activities for the 50th anniversary of the People's Power system on the Caribbean island this Tuesday, February 24th, with a Parliamentary Public Hearing. | The event, held in Havana, was attended by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, marking the start of a commemoration that will extend throughout the country during the centennial year of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | During the meeting, convened by the Commission for Attention to Local Organs, a historical overvie…
(2026-02-25). French Senate vote endorses New Caledonia's future status. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Senators have endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future political status. Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right and centre-right parties) voted in favour, and 41 voted against. The four-hour sitting was marked by a lengthy address by French Prime Minister…
(2026-02-25). Reform UK's Matt Goodwin Advised the Wealthiest 1% While Claiming to Stand Against 'The Elite'. bylinetimes.com 
Matthew Goodwin, Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, has built a lucrative career advising investment banks, wealth managers and multinational consultancies on political risk — while positioning himself as a populist champion of ordinary British people against a "new ruling class". | A Byline Times analysis of Goodwin's own pronouncements and corporate event listings reveals a pattern of paid speaking engagements for some of the world's largest financial institutions. The engagements directly contradict the anti-elite message at the heart of his political project — and raise…
(2026-02-25). Indian restaurant in London shuts after 16 years of operations, alleges 'online harassment, attacks by Pakistanis'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After 16 years of welcoming diners, an Indian-origin restaurant owners has announced closure of the eatery due to a combination of factors, including repeated "disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis." | Harman Singh Kapoor, the owner of 'Rangrez' in Hammersmith, London, said he will be shutting operations of the Indian restaurant from next month. | While listing several factors behind the closure, he said the major contributers "rising costs, ongoing online harassment, repeated disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis, and a lack of proper support from the Met (Metropolitan) Police." | Now it's time…
(2026-02-25). Union bureaucracy sabotages the Kaiser Permanente strike. wsws.org The shutdown of the strike, without prior notice, a contract or even a tentative agreement, underscores the need for a workers' rebellion against the union bureaucracy.
(2026-02-25). The Golden Corridor, BRICS and Iran's New World Order. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar: The Golden Corridor, BRICS and Iran's New World Order reveals how the Golden Corridor and the North South Transport Corridor are reshaping BRICS, Iran, and the emerging multipolar world. In this in-depth Think BRICS conversation, Pepe Escobar breaks down the geopolitical significance of the Russia Iran India corridor and how Eurasia integration is accelerating through the Caspian Sea trade route, Chabahar port, and the New Silk Road. | Filmed following Escobar's documentary on the Golden Corridor, this discussion explores how the North South Transport Corridor connects St. Petersburg to Mumbai, inte…
(2026-02-25). Independent Monitoring Critical for Syria's Transition. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person walks past the Al-Radwan guest house, where a deadly shooting occurred, in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria, July 25, 2025. | © 2025 Khalil Ashawi/Reuters…
(2026-02-25). Who is Ali Shamkhani, the face of Iran's wartime resistance? scmp.com Ali Shamkhani, who taunted Israel after ‚Å being pulled alive from the rubble of his Tehran home ‚Å following a strike in June 2025, has survived at the centre of Iranian policymaking during ‚Å its most testing military confrontations and diplomatic endeavours. | The 70-year-old former Revolutionary Guard commander is a trusted adviser to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a high-stakes stand-off with the US that could determine whether the Islamic Republic, born from revolution in 1979, survives…
(2026-02-25). No more visa stickers: UK rolls out eVisa system for Indian citizens. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United Kingdom has rolled out a fully digital travel authorisation system, introducing key changes to visa procedures for Indian travellers. Under the updated framework, Indian nationals will now receive an electronic visa (eVisa), replacing the traditional visa sticker placed in passports.The move is part of the UK government's broader transition toward a paperless immigration system. Physical documents such as visa vignette stickers, entry stamps and Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are being phased out and integrated into the online system managed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).While a…
(2026-02-25). Green Party's Gorton and Denton Candidate Hannah Spencer Attacks the Media's 'Misogynistic' Coverage of Her Campaign. bylinetimes.com If the polls are to be believed then Hannah Spencer could soon be the Green Party's first elected Member of Parliament in the North of England. | An The contest, which was initially covered as a likely win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, now appea…
(2026-02-25). W.E.B. Du Bois and Civil Society. counterpunch.org 
Sociologist and writer, W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) became nationally known after 1905's Niagara Movement. He helped form the NAACP in 1909 and the Pan-African Congress during World War I and focused on peacemaking and decolonization. In 1910, Du Bois served as the editor of The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, the "oldest black-oriented journal in the world." His work that spanned 1910-1934 with the NAACP, The Crisis, and Pan-Africanism served as his three greatest contributions to civil society, or nongovernmental organizations that advanced the interests of citizens outside of the government and corporatio…
(2026-02-25). Aga Khan School students recognised for regional competition win as Junior Achievement Uganda and Absa Uganda launch 2026 Company of the Year Competition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Uganda, today officially announced the start of the 2026 Company of the Year (COY) schools' competition. The launch ceremony, held at Aga Khan High School, doubled as a celebratory handover of a USD 1,000 prize cheque to the school's student …
(2026-02-25). System Failures Blamed for UGX 52 Billion Local Revenue Shortfall. plusnews.ug 
Local Governments have blamed taxpayers' resistance and persistent system failures for undermining revenue collection, following the Auditor General's revelation of a Shillings 52 billion shortfall. District leaders say delays in fixing weaknesses in the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) have created loopholes that some staff exploit, worsening revenue leakages. Sam Kigula, the LCV Chairman of …
(2026-02-25). KCCA should establish tolls to manage traffic congestion and parking. independent.co.ug 
For a toll system to succeed in Kampala, public transportation must be improved by increasing bus frequency and reliability, improving road conditions, and expanding routes to underserved areas. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | City tolls are fees charged for entering specific parts of the city to decrease traffic, reduce pollution, and fund infrastructure projects. I believe …
(2026-02-25). Weapons manufacturer Easy Aerial forced out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. workers.org 
Outside Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation meeting, Feb. 11, 2026. Protesters were also inside the BNY building. Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard issued the following statement: After one and a half years of committed Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DMNY) community organizing and escalation, Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY) was forced to not . . . |
(2026-02-25). The Mamdani Peace Dividend? counterpunch.org 
On March 5, 1770, a crowd of Boston colonists gathered to protest British soldiers quartered among them, taxing them without parliamentary representation, occupying their city like a conquered territory. When the redcoats fired, the first man to fall was Crispus Attucks—a sailor of African and Wampanoag descent, possibly an escaped slave, certainly a man for
(2026-02-25). Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC US on, February 25, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of…
(2026-02-25). Zelensky touts EU loan, warns Hungary's veto tests unity on Ukraine aid | Orban. hindustantimes.com EU leaders mark four years of war in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky insists a hard‚Äëfought ‚Ǩ90 billion EU loan will still reach Kyiv by spring despite Hungary's veto, praising most allies for unity while warning that even a "small country like Hungary" can block critical aid and stressing that a wider Coalition of the Willing now includes 36 nations backing Ukraine's fight for Europe's security. Watch for details…
(2026-02-25). Pentagon to spend US$12 billion on surveillance over China's military build-up in Asia. scmp.com The Pentagon plans to spend an additional US$12.6 billion to improve surveillance of China's military manoeuvres, submarines and satellites as the US tries to counter the "unprecedented Chinese military build-up" in Asia, according to a budget document sent to Congress. | The funds, approved by Congress outside the normal budget process, are designed to improve US military readiness, offensive cyber capabilities and surveillance efforts across the Indo-Pacific. It will also help expand operations…
(2026-02-25). Frederick Douglass and The Black Archives with Historian Lacey Wilson. mediasanctuary.org Frederick Douglass' legacy demonstrates the importance of archives. Using speeches, photography, and print media, this man who was born into slavery became one of the most important figures in Black history. This conversation discusses his impact on Black archives and what Black archives are from a public historian perspective. This is part of a longer conversation with Lacey Wilson a local historian who focuses on local black history. Lacey currently works for the Underground Railroad Education Center located in the Arbor Hills neighborhood of Albany that educates the public about the Underground Railroad thr…
(2026-02-25). Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios—and the research backs them up. nationofchange.org What are the key concerns in the nursing contract negotiations at Magee?>
(2026-02-25). US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 57-year-old Sikh man was found dead in California a few days after he was allegedly kidnapped. Authorities have said that he was not the actual target of the crime.Avtar Singh was repo | US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials…
(2026-02-25). Nabilatuk family finds hope in Mulago's corridors after days of waiting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After days of uncertainty, relief finally came for Lokwang Lokong Loyor and his wife, Esther Naput, in the busy corridors of Mulago National Referral Hospital. The couple had travelled hundreds of kilometres from Losimit village in Nabilatuk District, carrying their frail 18-month-old daughter whose tiny body is battling a …
(2026-02-25). Florida continues execution surge with lethal injection of Melvin Trotter. wsws.org Trotter's legal team long argued for mercy based on their client's intellectual disabilities and the fact that he was high on crack at the time of the crime and came to the store unarmed, demonstrating he lacked the capacity for premeditation.
(2026-02-25). US airpower surge near Iran: Sat-proof buildup, pizza ploys, and war warning. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and open-source trackers have spotlighted a surge in U.S. air power across West Asia amid escalating tensions with Iran. Reports suggest expanded deployments at bases including Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, even as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about using pizza orders to mislead online trackers monitoring activity near the The Pentagon. With Donald Trump weighing options and military advisers warning of a prolonged regional war, the optics of buildup and brinkmanship are intensifying.
(2026-02-25). Judaism as an Occupied Territory. juancole.com (
(2026-02-25). General Running Air Force Reserve Wants Surplus F-15E Strike Eagles, New F-15EX Eagle IIs. twz.com 
The chief of the Air Force Reserve Command wants to overturn the depressing trend of aircraft divestments without getting new planes to replace them.
(2026-02-25). No Bro This War Will Be Completely Different, Bro. caitlinjohnstone.com.au No bro this US war in the middle east will be completely different, bro. See, this time the regime we're trying to get rid of is REALLY BAD! | No no, this is nothing like all those other times. This time military interventionism to topple an oil-rich government in west Asia will lead to peace and democracy. Our soldiers will be greeted as liberators! | You don't understand, bro. This time the government and the media are telling us the truth! This time the regime really IS committing mass atrocities…
(2026-02-25). Alliance of Sahel States resists imperialism. workers.org Logo of the Confederation of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. The Alliance of Sahel States — Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — comprises former French colonies. These countries are moving forward in forming a political confederation. For example, there is now one passport for all citizens . . . |
(2026-02-25). Fierce Fighting Escalates in Kivu After Reported Death of M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
Fierce fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and its allied coalition, and the M23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels, has intensified across the Kivu region. The clashes, now in their seventh day, have heightened tensions amid reports that Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the M23/AFC, …
(2026-02-25). Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees. anabaptistworld.org A group of religious organizations and faith leaders in Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency is violating their religious freedom by denying them access to immigrant detainees at a local federal building.
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). UK group documents 1,000 cases of anti-Palestinian repression. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Jewish settlers gloat at shackled Palestinians in 'prison tour'. newarab.com 
The head of Kobi Yaakobi, the chief commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, invited 20 members of his synagogue in
(2026-02-25). UN marks 4 years of Ukraine war as Russia rejects ceasefire, vows to fight on. hindustantimes.com U.N. General Assembly members marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by demanding an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire, as Ukraine warned Moscow's ongoing "imperial" war violates core UN Charter principles and shows no real intent to stop its aggression. Russia rejected the UN General Assembly resolution, calling it one‚Äësided, "anti‚ÄëRussian," and a political tool of the West that ignores what Moscow describes as the "real causes" of the conflict and Ukraine's alleged violations in Donbas. Russian representatives argued the text was detached from…
(2026-02-25). Trump's Arab allies hesitant because they know US isn't sure as Iran defies Trump's carrier flood. hindustantimes.com Is the Middle East on the brink of another American war or are we watching political theatre at carrier-strike-group scale? As Washington floods the region with ships and rhetoric, and Tehran answers with defiance, the headlines scream inevitability. But is a U.S.—Iran war actually coming? Or is this the familiar choreography of brinkmanship we've seen since the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal? In this episode, we decode Donald Trump's revived "maximum pressure" strategy, revisit the 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, and ask the uncomfortable question: has coercion ever forced Iran to capitulate…
(2026-02-25). Trump government disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Jesse Jackson and Fidel Castro . . . |
(2026-02-25). I'm quite mature already, thank you. anabaptistworld.org On Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Georgia offered us each a guiding word for the coming year, printed on cut-out stars. My twin daughters drew "Love" and "Mystery," my husband "Future." I reached into the basket with happy anticipation. What word did the Spirit have to offer me? "Maturity." Maturity, what a dud! I wanted to trade …
(2026-02-25). Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor celebrates historic 100th birthday. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long celebrations to mark His Royal Highness Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor's 100th birthday, climax with a grand ceremony on Saturday at which Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, is expected to be the Chief Guest The centennial birthday celebrations are scheduled to take place on Saturday, …
(2026-02-25). PATRICK LAWRENCE: To Whom Are Our Liars Lying What Is the Point of Their Lies? consortiumnews.com In America's late-imperial phase, conjured realities are preferable to reality. The creak of history's wheel has become unbearable such that forlorn attempts to silence it are the only remaining resort. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News To make the case…
(2026-02-25). FIFA World Cup: Mexico Rules out Risks for Visitors. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed risks for those visiting Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, during the World Cup, following acts of violence committed by organized crime. | "All guarantees are in place. No risk whatsoever (for visitors)," he asserted in response to a question about what guarantees exist for holding the World Cup in this city, following the events surrounding the death of Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. | The Army carried out an operation on Sunday in Tapalpa, in the western state of Jalisco, to capture "El Mencho," w…
(2026-02-25). Actor Robert Duvall (1931-2026): A realist who went beyond his own conceptions. wsws.org Duvall began acting in the theater in the 1950s, pursued a career in television in the 1960s and achieved his greatest prominence in films in the 1970s and beyond.
(2026-02-25). Number Of Nuclear Warheads New Sentinel ICBMs Will Carry Now An Open Question. twz.com 
We now know much more about the USAF's sprawling plans for new Sentinel ICBM silos with features not found on Minuteman III.
(2026-02-25). Stop the escalation of aggression against Cuba! cpusa.org 
Joint We firmly condemn US imperialism's new escalation of aggression against the sovereignty and independence of Cuba and against the rights of the Cuban people. | The US President's Executive Order calling Cuba an "unusual and extraordinary threat" against its security is merely creating, based on a pack of falseh…
(2026-02-25). Trump's Selective War on Censorship. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People using their cellphones while in transit, September 2023. | © 2023 Francis Joseph Dean/Dean Pictures/Reuters | The Trump administration is framing its new forthcoming online portal, freedom.gov, as a bold defense of free expression. According to Reuters, the goal is to help users bypass European content restrictions and "counter censorship" in Europe and "elsewhere."But the European rules freedom.gov wants to help people circumvent are not about censorship at all.Europe's regulatory framework is not an authoritarian speech regime. Rather, it is an attempt to impose responsibi…
(2026-02-25). Zelensky tries hiding 'Flamingo' missile factory destruction with retaliatory propaganda. infobrics.org The fact that missiles produced at Russia's Votkinsk facility are strategic and that they can obliterate the United States dramatically enhances the effects of "PR victories" and the supposed "destruction" of the plant, greatly amplifying the propaganda results. Thus, it's hardly surprising that Zelensky and his entourage are flaunting this supposed "success", despite no evidence that it ever occurred.
(2026-02-25). Global elites who cling to green policies are clueless about how to sustain life as we know it. onlineopinion.com.au Today's elected politicians must possess energy wisdom to understand 'how and why' life as we know it has changed over 200 years.
(2026-02-25). Iran and Ukraine: Narrow World. counterpunch.org 
If you think about it, the world's not that wide. It only feels that way on maps. It gets pretty narrow at key pressure points like the thin ribbon of water called the Strait of Hormuz. The global economy likes to think it "breathes" through this over-tight passage. But listen carefully and you can hear
(2026-02-25). Landslide Kills Five, Critically Injures 17 People in Bushenyi. plusnews.ug 
A landslide killed five people and injured several others on Tuesday at a gold mining site in Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi District. Authorities identified the deceased as Sensio Twijukye, 30, a resident of Kataruma Cell; Julius Mujurizi, 55, a resident of Kibingo Cell; Stuart Akanyamba, 16, a resident of Kibazi Village; Anthony Mugarura, 23, a resident of Butoha …
(2026-02-25). Zelensky sells false illusion of building powerful air force capable of overcoming Russia. infobrics.org West mulls using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's purchase of fighter jets.
(2026-02-25). Team policy debate betrays doubts about the success of a war on Iran. haaretz.com The U.S. president himself doesn't seem eager about an attack, but he'll let one loose if Tehran remains stubborn. Israel fears a partial deal that won't lift the nuclear and ballistic missile threats…
(2026-02-25). 'Only 4-5 days…': US Army's weak links exposed by Trump's closest ally before Iran war. hindustantimes.com As U.S. carriers and bombers mass near Iran, a new assessment circulating among Israeli and American officials raises a stark question: how long could Washington actually sustain an intensive strike campaign? According to reports, the window for high-tempo operations may last only four to five days before shifting to lower-intensity raids. Even with the USS Gerald R. Ford in theater, capacity limits and political risks loom large. With deadlines ticking and nuclear red lines hardening, is Tehran's "survive and outlast" strategy quietly gaining ground?>
(2026-02-25). Trump repeats claim of averting India-Pak nuclear war, says 35 million lives were at risk. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again asserted that he had prevented multiple global conflicts, including what he described as a potential "nuclear war" between India and Pakistan. Repeating a claim he has made earlier, Trump said he had stepped in at a critical moment to avert a large-scale disaster in South Asia.Speaking during his first State of the Union address of his second term, Donald Trump said he had ended eight wars in his first 10 months back in the Oval Office. Referring to tensions between India and Pakistan, he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had told…
(2026-02-25). Uganda Should Fight Open Defecation with Students, says Researcher. plusnews.ug For Uganda, a country whose millions of citizens still practice open defecation, it must use students to go into communities and sensitise them against this vice, Dr. Moses Ntaro has recommended. Dr. Moses Ntaro, a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, is graduating from Makerere University's 76th graduation ceremony with a PhD in Public …
(2026-02-25). Uganda Gets First Batch of HIV-Prevention Drug Lenacapavir. plusnews.ug 
An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lenacapivir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for use in the country by the National Drug Authority (NDA) in …
(2026-02-25). Workers say Cardinal Health attacks union organizers and allows sexual harassment. peoplesworld.org 
Springfield Mo.—Women working at Cardinal Health are pushing back against company harassment of pro-union workers, and, making matters worse, workers say, the company attempts to let slide complaints of sexual harassment. In the midst of a union organizing campaign with the Teamsters Local 245, women workers at Cardinal Health say they have faced sexual harassment, …
(2026-02-25). Houthi 'SAM-Bush' before Iran showdown? Six Houthi missiles explode feet from US F-16s, 2 pilots in shock. hindustantimes.com As Iran reportedly primes its regional proxies, a chilling account from a 2025 U.S. air campaign in Yemen is resurfacing. During Operation Rough Rider, F-16 "Wild Weasel" pilots struck Houthi missile sites—only to be caught in a deadly SAM ambush moments later. Six missiles, high-G turns, fading fuel and a last-second tanker rescue turned the night sky into a survival test. Officials now fear similar tactics could be used in a wider confrontation. With carriers massing and tensions spiking, this near-miss reads like a warning shot.
(2026-02-25). Trump: never allow Iran, number-one sponsor of terror, to have nuclear weapon. haaretz.com Trump said Iran has 'already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,' warning Tehran not to 'ever doubt America's resolve'…
(2026-02-25). Government Secures USD 162 Million Loan to Upgrade Makerere University. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University is poised for a major transformation as longstanding challenges of outdated and dilapidated infrastructure give way to ambitious modernization efforts. For years, the university has grappled with aging buildings, overcrowded facilities, insufficient modern laboratories, and inadequate spaces to support its growing student population and evolving academic demands. These issues have persisted despite incremental …
(2026-02-25). Trump Touts Success in State of the Union as Black Communities Reflect on Hard Year. capitalbnews.org 
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address opened with an uproar. A few minutes into Tuesday's program, Democratic U.S. Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the chamber for breaking decorum rules after holding up a sign that read, "Black People Aren't Apes!" It was a rebuke to a racist video that Trump …
(2026-02-25). Trump slams Maliki bid as Iran‚Äëbacked bloc holds line, Kurdish front emerges. hindustantimes.com As Trump warns it would be a "very bad choice" to bring Nouri al‚ÄëMaliki back as Iraq's PM, Maliki says he has "absolutely no intention" of withdrawing, backed by the pro‚ÄëIran Coordination Framework. At the same time, exiled Kurdish‚ÄëIranian groups form the "Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan," turning Iraq into a key arena in the U.S.—Iran struggle.
(2026-02-25). The Massive Questions Surrounding A Major American Air War Against Iran. twz.com 
With the U.S. at the precipice of war with Iran, we break down the glaring questions surrounding such an operation and the reasoning for it.
(2026-02-25). Jeffrey Sachs to Trump: Give Back the Tariff Money. consortiumnews.com The White House and Congress can and should provide relief to American families who bore the costs of these illegal tariffs. The administration has the responsibility to design such relief. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Common Dreams President Donald Trump, you took…
(2026-02-25). Minint informa sobre incidente con lancha rápida en Cayo Falcones, Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu En horas de la mañana de este 25 de febrero de 2026, se detectó una lancha rápida infractora dentro de las aguas territoriales cubanas con matrícula de la Florida, Estados Unidos, con folio FL7726SH, que se aproximó a una 1 milla náutica al noreste del canalizo El Pino, en Cayo Falcones, municipio Corralillo, provincia Villa Clara.
(2026-02-25). Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol anuncia dos bajas en la nómina cubana al Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol informó este martes que el equipo que representará a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol no podrá contar con los lanzadores Daviel Hurtado y Naykel Cruz. Hurtado sufrió una lesión que le impedirá integrar el plantel, mientras que a Cruz le fue denegado el seguro requerido para su participación en el evento.
(2026-02-25). Cuba: Tropas guardafronteras responden a agresión en provincia de Villa Clara. radiohc.cu El Ministerio del Interior informó este miércoles que tropas cubanas repelieron un ataque armado perpetrado por una embarcación estadounidense dentro de las aguas territoriales de Cuba. | La cartera detalló que en horas de la mañana, una lancha rápida con matrícula de la Florida, Estados Unidos (folio FL7726SH), fue detectada a aproximadamente una milla náutica al noreste del canalizo El Pino, en Cayo Falcones, municipio de Corralillo, provincia de Villa Clara. | Al aproximarse una unidad de las Tropas Guardafronteras, integrada por cinco efectivos, para proceder a su identificación, los ocupantes de la embarcaci…
(2026-02-25). Cerco de EE.UU. complejiza ayuda a damnificados por huracán. radiohc.cu Los cubanos aun se encuentran enfrascados en la gran obra que implica resarcir los daños causados por el huracán Melissa, aunque el déficit de combustible hace más difícil el empeño. | El meteoro cruzó la región oriental en octubre pasado y causó daños a casi cien mil viviendas, destruyó parcial o totalmente hospitales y otros centros de salud y ocasionó severos daños a la agricultura. | Una gran corriente de ayuda se concretó desde occidente y centro hacia el oriente del archipiélago, para socorrer a los damnificados. | A ese respaldo contribuyó la solidaridad de gobiernos, organizaciones sociales y de entidades…
(2026-02-25). Interés por Cuba como destino turístico se mantiene vivo, afirman desde Colombia. radiohc.cu 
El interés por el destino Cuba se mantiene vivo pese a la difícil situación que atraviesa la isla debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos, declaró este miércoles la viceministra de Turismo del país antillano, Yamily Aldama. | Así lo expuso en exclusiva para Prensa Latina la funcionaria, que se halla en Colombia a propósito de la celebración de la 45 Vitrina Turística de Anato, el mayor evento de la industria del ocio celebrado en la nación neogranadina. | Comentó que para la delegación asistente a la cita representó una gran satisfacción ver el interés que se mantiene por visitar el arch…
(2026-02-25). Ucrania: Caen altos cargos militares y de seguridad por corrupción. cubadebate.cu El comandante de logística de la Fuerza Aérea de Ucrania y un jefe regional del Servicio de Seguridad fueron detenidos por un caso de corrupción pública, confirmó este miércoles el fiscal general del país, Ruslán Krávchenko. Según el periódico Ukraínskaya Pravda, se trata de Andréi Ukraínets y el jefe del SBU en la provincia de Zhitómir, Vladímir Kompaniichenko.
(2026-02-25). Canciller de Cuba expresó condolencias a Brasil por desastre meteorológico en Minas Gerais. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, expresó este miércoles sus sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de Brasil por las pérdidas de vidas humanas ocurridas en el estado de Minas Gerais debido a fuertes lluvias. | En un mensaje publicado en la red social X, el canciller cubano extendió su solidaridad a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas y damnificados por la emergencia climática. | Las intensas precipitaciones desde inicios de semana en la mesorregión de la Zona de la Mata, estado brasileño de Minas Gerais, dejaron un saldo 36 muertos, decenas de desaparecidos y miles de desp…
(2026-02-25). Putin en Foro de Tecnologías Futuras: "La ciencia avanza hacia la creación artificial de órganos humanos" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, afirmó que, aunque aún falta tiempo para la aparición de un "corazón vivo", la ciencia avanza hacia la creación artificial de órganos humanos individuales, durante su intervención en la sesión plenaria del Foro de Tecnologías Futuras. Putin señaló además que la biotecnología se desarrolla a una velocidad sin precedentes.
(2026-02-25). Organizaciones sociales nacionales e internacionales lanzan pronunciamiento contra el retorno de Honduras al CIADI. ips-dc.org El regreso a este tribunal internacional de arbitraje representa una grave amenaza para la soberanía nacional, los derechos colectivos y la capacidad del Estado hondureño de tomar decisiones en favor del interés público.
(2026-02-25). Olympic Champions Lead Cuban Boxing to Central American Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Olympic champions Julio César La Cruz and Erislandy àÅlvarez lead the Cuban boxing team announced today for the Central American qualifying tournament to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico. | La Cruz (90 kg) and àÅlvarez (65 kg) will arrive at the regional competition, scheduled for the 11th through the 16th of next month, bolstered by their recent titles at the 45th Independence Cup of Boxing, held the previous week in the Dominican city of Santiago de los Caballeros. | Another champion from that tournament, Saidel Horta (60 kg), is also among the seven boxers under the g…
(2026-02-25). Ministry of the Interior reports confrontation after attack from speedboat. radiohc.cu The Ministry of the Interior (Minint) reported on Wednesday that a speedboat entered Cuban territorial waters this morning and opened fire on a Border Guard Troops surface vessel. | The offending vessel, registered in Florida, USA, with registration number FL7726SH, approached within one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel, on Falcones Cay, Corralillo municipality, Villa Clara province, the Minint stated in a press release. | According to the report, as the Cuban Border Guard Troops' surface unit, with five personnel, approached for identification, fire was opened on the Cuban officers from the offendi…