theguardian.com (2026-02-24). DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers' lies are exposed in courtIn recent months, the federal government has relentlessly prosecuted protesters, government critics, immigrants and others arrested during immigration operations, often accusing them of physically attacking officers or interfering with their duties. | In several high-profile cases, the prosecutions fell apart because they relied on statements by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers that had no supporting evidence or in some instances were proven by video footage to be blatantly false.
(2026-02-24). Data On The Crackdown On Gaza Protests Reflects Increasing Repression In US. popularresistance.org Protests over the unfolding genocide in Gaza erupted across the U.S. in 2023, quickly becoming the largest mass demonstration since Black Lives Matter a few years earlier. In both cases, the protest movements took aim at state violence and oppression against marginalized groups. | Deeper scrutiny of the protests and law enforcement response reveals how the U.S. government at all levels has escalated its repressive tactics during the last five years. One telling statistic shows how a strong majority of cases filed against Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 were dropped or dismissed, but the crackdown on Gaza de…
(2026-02-24). Is Palestinian sport seeing a genuine revival or is it political window dressing? thecanary.co 
In Gaza, football was not just a game. It was a space for life and a window of hope for an entire generation. Today, Palestinian sport faces an unprecedented scene of destruction, after Israel's genocide affected infrastructure, facilities and human resources, amid mounting accusations that international sports institutions have been turning a blind eye to […] | By
(2026-02-24). What the Gaza genocide did to Palestinians' ability to feel shock and wonder. mondoweiss.net 
The Gaza genocide, in its relentless accumulation of dead children, obliterated neighborhoods, and starved bodies, is an assault on the capacity of Palestinians to be horrified by everyday atrocities and enchanted by the possibilities of liberation.
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-24). BBC slammed for racist censorship of BAFTA winner's 'free Palestine' speech. thecanary.co 
A skittish BBC has censored a speech from BAFTA winner Akinola Davies Jr. Ending his acceptance speech with "free Palestine", Davies Jr had expressed solidarity with all people who have to leave their countries and who suffer genocide. Because the BBC had left a racist slur elsewhere in its BAFTA coverage, critics highlighted how its […] | By
(2026-02-24). Francesca Albanese is a powerful voice for justice, which is why the Israel lobby is trying to silence her. mondoweiss.net 
Israel lobby groups have spread doctored quotes by UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Francesca Albanese to defame her. Their desperate campaign is a testament to her work and the threat she poses by holding Israel accountable for genocide.
(2026-02-24). Jewish anti-genocide groups protest tomorrow outside first 'intifada' trial. thecanary.co 
On 25 February 2026, Jewish anti-Zionist groups and other anti-genocide humanitarians will hold a demonstration outside Westminster Magistrates Court. The protest will be in support of three defendants charged with using the word 'intifada'. 'Intifada' is Arabic for 'shaking off chains', commonly translated in English as 'uprising'. Despite its ordinary meaning, the UK Israel lobby […] | By
(2026-02-24). Headlines for February 24, 2026. democracynow.org Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the U.S., Arrested Amid Epstein Probe, Bard College Hires Law Firm to Probe Links Between its President Leon Botstein and Epstein, CBS News Contributor Peter Attia Resigns From Network Over Epstein Ties, NPR: DOJ Fails to Release Epstein Files Related to Allegations That Trump Sexually Abused a Minor, U.S. Military Strikes Boat in the Caribbean, Killing At Least Three People, Mexico on Alert After Killing of Drug Lord "El Mencho", Former ICE Attorney Accuses Agency of Lying to Congress of Slashing its Training Standards, Palestinians in Gaza Observe Holy Month of Rama…
(2026-02-24). Thursday 2/26: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
middleeasteye.net (2026-02-24). Arab League and 19 countries condemn Israel's 'de facto annexation' of West Bank
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Arab League, and 19 other countries, including Spain, Ireland, Norway and Portugal, have condemned Israel's recent decisions to extend its control over the occupied West Bank. | The foreign ministers stressed that Israeli settlements constitute "a flagrant violation of international law", including previous UN Security Council resolutions and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice.
(2026-02-24). Iran vows 'ferocious' response as it weighs sanctions‚Äëfor‚Äënukes compromise. hindustantimes.com Iran has warned that it will respond "ferociously" to any US military action, declaring that even a so‚Äëcalled limited strike would be treated as a full "act of aggression" and met with self‚Äëdefence under international law. Speaking in Tehran after a second round of Omani‚Äëmediated indirect talks with Washington in Geneva, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is drafting its position on a possible understanding that would pair US sanctions relief with clear Iranian steps to ensure its nuclear programme is never weaponised. Watch for details…
(2026-02-24). Iran FM Spox warns U.S. 'no limited strike' as China tech boosts its targeting. hindustantimes.com Iran has warned the US point-blank — there is no such thing as a "limited strike." Any military action will trigger full-scale retaliation, Tehran says, even as Oman-mediated nuclear talks continue. Adding fuel to the fire, China's MizarVision satellites have reportedly handed Iran detailed imagery of US military assets across the Gulf, including 60 attack aircraft at a Jordan base and the US fleet at Prince Sultan Air Base.
(2026-02-24). El Mencho killed in Jalisco raid as Mexico erupts, raising questions on US reach. hindustantimes.com As the world fixated on Trump's carrier deployments and "kill list" talk over Iran, Mexican special forces quietly took down Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the most feared cartel boss on America's southern flank. The ex‚Äëcop and avocado farmer turned CJNG kingpin, with a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head, died in a Jalisco raid backed by U.S. intelligence — and Mexico exploded with burned cars, blocked highways and airport panic. Was this just a counternarcotics win, or a chilling test run of U.S. reach before any strike on Tehran?
(2026-02-24). Belarus reaffirms commitment to peace at meeting of Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter. eng.belta.by The Belarusian diplomat expressed solidarity with Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, which are subject to various forms of external pressure and threats. He emphasized the unacceptability of such actions.
(2026-02-24). War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Epstein Files, Duterte's ICC Case & Ukraine War Anniversary. democracynow.org 
War crimes prosecutor Reed Brody joins Democracy Now! to discuss a number of ongoing human rights issues, including the international fallout of the so-called "Epstein files," the International Criminal Court case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the Russian invasion of Ukraine — now marking its fourth anniversary — and more.
(2026-02-24). UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein links. ummid.com Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been in news over his ties with Jeffry Epstein, has been arrested.
(2026-02-24). URGENT: Cuba needs us! Two initiatives you can join to support! A special message from IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu 
Our Cuban siblings need our support in these urgent times | As you may already know, the Trump administration is attempting to induce famine in Cuba through its latest "emergency" Executive Order, which prevents Cuba, an island nation from importing oil or any energy sources needed for survival. This cynical and cruel policy aims to manufacture human suffering and distraction from domestic issues. And it serves as a precursor to further aggression, as we've seen in Venezuela. | We want to share two interconnected initiatives to build solidarity with the Cuban people and resist the inhumane policies targeting thei…
(2026-02-24). Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Shuffles Diplomatic Cabinet, Appoints Opposition Figure. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed new officials to strengthen political ties around the world as part of Venezuela's Peace Diplomacy strategy. | The Chavista leader appointed Oliver Blanco, who has been active in the opposition, as foreign vice minister for Europe and North America. | "[He is] A young Venezuelan international relations expert who has been active in opposition parties and maintains a firm commitment to the country. Venezuela will benefit from his commitment and professionalism. Young people continue to have a relevant role in national life," the president wrote about Blanco.
(2026-02-24). teleSUR welcomes international delegation from the Brigade for Peace and Solidarity with Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
The multiplatform news network of the Global South, teleSUR, opened its doors to a delegation from the International Brigade for Peace and Solidarity with Venezuela, made up of activists from the United States, Brazil, and Colombia, and members of the feminist organization Code Pink. | This visit is part of a solidarity cooperation exchange aimed at strengthening ties between media outlets and social movements across the continent. | The initiative was organized in conjunction with the Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity, an organization that promotes dialogue between social and international actors.
(2026-02-24). Why Americans Must End America's Self-Generating Wars. globalresearch.ca The most urgent political challenge to the world today is how to prevent the so-called "pax Americana" from progressively degenerating, like the 19th-century so-called "pax Britannica" before it, into major global warfare.
(2026-02-24). Starmer gives Gorton Denton candidate the kiss of death. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is the most unpopular prime minister the UK has ever suffered through. As such, he's now said to have a 'reverse Midas' touch, in that everything he touches turns to shit. This was most notable in Starmer's support of Digital ID: Starmer's reverse Midas touch. t.co/bwkOle1uKe — Joe Guinan (@joecguinan) December 30, 2025 […] | By
(2026-02-24). Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, four dead. geo.tv 
Rescue agencies work at the scene after an Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the city of Dorcheh, Isfahan province, Iran on February 24, 2026. — X@MehrnewsComHelicopter came down in Dorcheh city of Isfahan province.Sanctions-hit Iran suffered many…
(2026-02-24). Is Turkey in Israel's Crosshairs, after Iran? A Strategic Rivalry Reconsidered. juancole.com by — | (
(2026-02-24). US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time. al-monitor.com By Rami AyyubJERUSALEM, Feb 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. will provide on-site passport services this week in a settlement in the West Bank, marking the first time American consular officials have offered such services to settlers in the occupied territory, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.Most of the world considers Israel's West Bank settlements illegal under international law relating to military occupations. Israel disputes that the settlements are illegal, and many on the Israeli right advocate annexing the West Bank.
(2026-02-24). Suing for Social Media Addiction: Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand. globalresearch.ca It's not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm…
(2026-02-24). Cuba Loses its Undefeated Record in the Pan American Softball Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, February 23 (RHC) — Argentina demonstrated its potential in men's softball, defeating Cuba 6-0 on the third day of the XIII Pan American Championship taking place in this city. | Leonardo Cárdenas's team couldn't get a hit against the two pitchers used by the South Americans, Matias Etchervers and Pablo Migliavaca, and Yesander Rodríguez only reached first base after being hit by a pitch. They also struck out 11 batters. | Nor could the Cuban starting pitcher, Alain Román, withstand the strong opposing lineup. In four innings of work, he allowed six earned runs on eight hits and struck out only three…
(2026-02-24). Trump pushes back on reports of Iran war risks as clock ticks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has pushed back on reports that the Pentagon was concerned that an extended military campaign against Iran could prove difficult, even as he insisted his preference was still to strike a diplomatic deal. | "Everything that has been written about a potential War with Iran has been written incorrectly, and purposefully so," Trump said in a social media post on Monday. "I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don't make a Deal, it…
(2026-02-24). A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely. scmp.com After being sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for national security offences on February 9, Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying will decide if he wishes to appeal. He may challenge his convictions and/or sentences and has about two weeks to make up his mind. Given the length of his trial (156 days), the mountain of evidence and the legal issues, it will take time for any appeal to be resolved. | Meanwhile, foreign actors have turned their attention to securing Lai's early release. The lead…
(2026-02-24). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-24). CIS Heads of Government Council to meet in Ashgabat on 22 May. eng.belta.by During today's meeting, the council is discussing the progress and | outcomes of implementing the three-year plan to improve the regulatory | and legal framework within the CIS.
(2026-02-24). Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA's economy. sanews.gov.za Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA's economy | By Nosihle Shelembe | South Africa's strategic partnership with the African Export—Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa's natural resources. ⚪ The commitment paves the way for expanding local manufacturing and mineral processing, investing in critical infrastructure such as energy, developing industrial parks and special economic zones, and improving access to regional and continental markets under the African Continen…
(2026-02-24). The Supreme Court hears a Line 5 oil pipeline case with high stakes for treaty rights. grist.org The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today about a narrow procedural issue that could determine whether Michigan or federal courts ultimately decide the fate of a 73-year-old oil pipeline that many tribal nations say threatens their waters, treaty rights, and ways of life. | The case, Enbridge v. Nessel, centers on Line 5, a 645-mile oil pipeline that starts in Superior, Wisconsin, snakes through Michigan, and concludes in Ontario, Canada. More than half a million barrels of oil and natural gas flow through it daily. The pipeline has leaked more than 30 times inland, spilling over a million gallons…
(2026-02-24). KKK-Style Israeli Lynching Leaves American Teenager Dead. popularresistance.org Details have emerged of the killing of a 19-year-old American from Philadelphia who was shot dead by an armed Israeli settler during a raid on the Palestinian village of Mukhmas in the illegally occupied West Bank. The events were reconstructed by journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who interviewed multiple eyewitnesses present during the attack. | Nasrallah Abu Siyam was killed on the first full day of Ramadan after masked settlers, some armed with automatic weapons, stormed the small shepherding community alongside Israeli soldiers. At least four other Palestinians were shot, several more were beaten with metal rods,…
(2026-02-24). Activists tell Supervisors to "Grow A Spine" to Melt ICE in Marin. indybay.org Human rights activists once again implored the Marin County Board of Supervisors to "Grow a Spine" by directing the county Sheriff to permanently sever ties with the SCAAP program and ICE ending the bounty paid for undocumented prisoners turned over to the agency.
(2026-02-24). Pentagon: from botched 'hypersonic' flaunts to aircraft carriers drowning in sewage. infobrics.org This will inevitably delay the planned US aggression on Iran. Given this string of embarrassing flops, perhaps it's for the best for the Pentagon.
(2026-02-24). Iran's 'drone carrier' returns as US air & naval power build in Gulf | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com As U.S. carriers and fighter jets surge across the Gulf and Mediterranean, Iran's IRGC Navy flagship Shahid Mahdavi has returned from a 57-day deployment that stretched to the Atlantic and BRICS drills off South Africa. Iranian media portray the voyage as proof Tehran can project power far beyond its shores. The floating drone-and-missile base re-enters the regional chessboard just as American air power expands in Jordan. Could this oceangoing platform shadow tankers, trail carrier groups or alter calculations in a potential clash?
(2026-02-24). Sindh Bar Council demands immediate removal of Governor Kamran Tessori. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Bar Council has demanded the immediate removal of Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, by President Asif Ali Zardari, declaring political activities at the Governor House to be in violation of the Constitution. | A resolution against the governor was approved during the 109th meeting of the Sindh Bar Council, held on February 21, which decided that the "involvement of the Governor of Sindh in political activities and using Governor House for political activities is in violation of the Constitution." | The council demanded that the president immediately remove Tessori from his post, with the resolution…
(2026-02-24). This Week in People's History, Feb 25-Mar 3, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Feb 25-Mar 3, 2026 |
(2026-02-24). US warplanes flood Israel as Iran proxies mobilise and Beirut staff are pulled. hindustantimes.com As Iran reportedly primes proxy networks and hardens its northern front, U.S. military aircraft have quietly appeared at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. KC refuelers and C-17 cargo planes lined up on the tarmac without formal comment, even as the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group moves closer to Haifa. Meanwhile, Washington has begun pulling staff from Beirut amid rising fears of escalation. With intercepted chatter hinting at coordinated proxy activity and American assets surging across the region, the Middle East appears to be entering a dangerous new phase. Is this precaution — or prelude?
(2026-02-24). Trump Attacks Supreme Court Over Pending Birthright Citizenship Case. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump demeaned the Supreme Court over the yet-to-be-argued case regarding the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause, while also blasting the court over its ruling that his global tariffs were unlawful. Trump predicted that, if the high court had found his tariffs unconstitutional, they would likely find his executive order seeking to… |
(2026-02-24). Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship ahead of PM Carney's India Visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian government has reportedly initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit on Februay 26 as Ottawa seeks to reset ties with New Delhi, soured under the previous Justin Trudeau government. | Pakistan-origin businessman Rana is currently in India's custody where he is facing trial on charges for his involvment in Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2008, killing over 160 people. | Canadian publication Global News reported that Immigration, Refugees an…
(2026-02-24). Cuban foreign minister highlights meeting with UN High Commissioner in Geneva. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez highlighted on Tuesday his meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, during which he denounced the United States' hostility toward his country."Great satisfaction at holding another exchange with Volker Tàºrk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights." | On his X account, the head of Cuban diplomacy also stated that he appreciated "the state of relations between his Office and Cuba, as well as the respectful and constructive atmosphere that exists, which demonstrates the possibility of making progress on issues of co…
(2026-02-24). Sesko seals win for Manchester United. tribune.com.pk 
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick's unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils. | Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six games but has hit top form since Ruben Amorim was sacked in last month. | The Slovenian, who scored just twice in his first 22 appearances after a £74 million ($100 million) move from RB Leipzig, has netted six goals in his last seven games. | Victory lifts United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League, with on…
(2026-02-24). New Democrats' Bill Seeks To Refund Trump's Illegal IEEPA-Based Tariffs, Plus Interest. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) A group of 22 US Senate Democrats on Monday introduced legislation that would require President Donald Trump's administratio to fully refund within 180 days all of the revenue, …
(2026-02-24). Year 4: Why the US Needed the Russian Invasion. consortiumnews.com In a moment of candor in March 2022, Joe Biden revealed why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion to launch its three-pronged, pre-meditated war on Russia, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News March 22, 2022 The…
(2026-02-24). Year 4: The Timeline That Tells the Tale. consortiumnews.com Without historical context, which is buried by corporate media, it's impossible to understand the war in Ukraine. Historians will tell the story, but journalists are cut short for trying to tell it now. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News…
(2026-02-24). Reform MPs are now talking up civil war. thecanary.co 
Many see Reform UK as a toxic party which preys on people's worries to promote division. Now, one of their MPs is talking up the idea of the most divisive outcome of all — Civil War: üö® NEW: Reform UK MP Danny Kruger says a British civil war is possible if they don't win the […] | By
(2026-02-24). Governing by Force on India's Northeastern Borderlands. fpif.org As Myanmar's civil war enters its fifth year and repression deepens in Bangladesh's southeastern hills, instability is steadily concentrating along India's northeastern frontier. Airstrikes, village burnings, and mass displacement now define everyday life across much of Myanmar's Chin State. In Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, militarization and demographic engineering continue, despite a 1997 peace accord that remains only partially implemented. | These crises are often treated as distinct national problems. In reality, they converge most sharply across India's seven northeastern states, often called "the Se…
(2026-02-24). World War III: The Documentary and Interview Series. globalresearch.ca The world sits on the edge of another global conflict. | "WWIII: The Documentary & Interview Series" chronicles the current flashpoints of conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East through exclusive interviews with military, financial, and geopolitical experts, placing them …
(2026-02-24). Growing Tensions With US Could Lead Europe Deeper Into Nuclear Proliferation. truthout.org For more than 70 years, the United States has practiced what it calls extended deterrence, which includes the so-called "nuclear umbrella" for its NATO allies in Europe. Countries under the umbrella agree not to develop their own nuclear weapons with the understanding that the U.S. could use its nuclear weapons on their behalf in certain circumstances. In addition to some 80,000 U.S. |
(2026-02-24). Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high. geo.tv 
An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France. — Reuters/FileNEW DELHI: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached the highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows,…
(2026-02-24). The Bombs Which Polish the Skulls of the Dead. scheerpost.com Anti-nuclear protest at Pine Gap. TimMilesWright, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Vijay Prashad / On 5 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New ST…
(2026-02-24). Charles Kushner: The Unconventional U.S. Ambassador Ruffling France's Feathers. devdiscourse.com Charles Kushner's tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to France has been marked by a controversial and unconventional diplomatic style that has shaken up traditional norms. Since his arrival in Paris, Kushner has defied expectations, ignoring the formalities expected of a U.S. ambassador.
(2026-02-24). Why AI Isn't Reducing Workload But Increasing Stress For Employees. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Was AI supposed to make work easier? Surprisingly, many IT professionals are working longer hours instead. Faster task completion is raising expectations, adding …
(2026-02-24). Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip. geo.tv 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. — ReutersCarney heads to India first on Asia-Pacific tour.Canada seeks to double trade, target CAN$70bn by 2030.Trip…
(2026-02-24). Aided by U.S. Intelligence, Mexican Army Kills Top Cartel Leader After Threat of Trump Intervention. democracynow.org 
Aided by U.S. intelligence, Mexican security forces killed the nation's most wanted man, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," on Sunday. At least 70 people were killed in the raid and aftermath as armed groups retaliated in more than a dozen states. | "There's a real sense in Mexico and beyond that governments need to show the U.S. that they are willing and able to take military action on their own, lest Washington send special forces into the country," says Reuters correspondent Laura Gottesdiener about the raid and Mexican President Claudia She…
(2026-02-24). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-24). Greens' Mothin Ali hits back at Israel lobby-funded Starmeroid's racist post. thecanary.co 
Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali has hit back at Israel lobby-funded Starmeroid MP David Taylor. Taylor had quoted notoriously Islamophobic, pro-Israel 'X' account 'Habibi' to attack Ali. It was part of the Israel lobby's flailing attempt to revive the 'Labour antisemitism' scam against the Greens for daring to debate whether to support international law […] | By
(2026-02-24). Nvidia Stock Traders, Brace For Wild Post-Earnings Swings As Shorts Already Top $50B. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Nvidia short interest has been climbing since September – Koyfin data. Nvidia's 50-day moving average has remained flat since November, while the MACD and RSI are near …
(2026-02-24). India AI Summit in mess after Galgotia University's 'Robot Blunder'. ummid.com A massive controversy unfloded at the India AI Impact Summit Wednesday Februray 18, 2026 after Noida based Galgotia University put on display a Chinese Robot claiming it to be an innovation of its students.
(2026-02-24). Reform's Gorton candidate Goodwin linked to Nazi pseudoscience. thecanary.co 
Parachuted-in Reform UK by-election candidate Matthew Goodwin's links to Nazi pseudoscience have been exposed in coverage by Byline Times. The revelation comes hot on the heels of allegations of sexual harassment and reports that Reform boss Nigel Farage is scrambling to distance himself from Goodwin's record of misogyny. Goodwin: if it walks like a duck Goodwin […] | By
(2026-02-24). Should Billionaires Have It All? dissidentvoice.org California politics is currently being shaken up thanks to a drive, led by the Service Employees International Union, to enact a one-time wealth tax on the state's billionaires to offset federal cuts to healthcare and support public education and food assistance programs. Campaigning for the measure, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders told an enthusiastic crowd that …
(2026-02-24). Year 4: UK Still Helping Ukraine Join NATO. consortiumnews.com As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year Tuesday, Britain is running an aid project helping Kiev prepare to join NATO and opening up the country to U.K. businesses, writes Mark Curtis. By Mark Curtis Declassified UK The U.K. is…
(2026-02-24). Global oil glut defies geopolitics, drives prices down. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Islamabad sets February 28 deadline for motorcycle M-Tags. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has set February 28 as the final date for installing M-Tags on motorcycles under the second phase of a citywide registration drive. | From March 1, motorcycles without M-Tags will not be allowed on roads, and vehicles found in violation will be shifted to police stations. | Officials said the measure is aimed at improving monitoring and public safety, and urged riders to complete registration before the deadline. | According to the Directorate of Excise and Taxation, motorcycle owners can have M-Tags installed up to 28 February. Enforcement will begin across Islam…
(2026-02-24). Stop the Sweeps! Follow the Money. indybay.org More Meetings Slated to Demand Survival Services & Sane Treatment for Folks Outside…
(2026-02-24). President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines. sanews.gov.za President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. | The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men after receiving distressed calls for assistance to return home from 17 South African men between the ages of 20-39 years. | "President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positiv…
(2026-02-24). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-24). A War Foretold: How the CIA and MI6 Got Hold of Putin's Ukraine Plans. portside.org A War Foretold: How the CIA and MI6 Got Hold of Putin's Ukraine Plans |
(2026-02-24). US Turns to Cambodia in Pursuit of Influence in Southeast Asia. globalresearch.ca As part of the strategic rivalry with China, the United States is now counting on Cambodia to expand its influence in Southeast Asia. However, this comes as Russia and China also pivot towards Myanmar as a counterbalance to the US's …
(2026-02-24). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-24). Seven killed after air ambulance crashes in India's Jharkhand state. tribune.com.pk 
India's aviation regulator said late on Monday a Beechcraft air ambulance crashed in the eastern state of Jharkhand with seven people on board, including two crew members. | The Beechcraft C90 plane, operated by Redbird Airways, took off from Ranchi in Jharkhand at 19: 11pm (1341 GMT) before requesting for deviation due to weather and subsequently losing communication and RADAR contact, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement. | A search and rescue team is at the location and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is being dispatched for investigation, the DGCA said. It was not…
(2026-02-24). US AI giants accuse Chinese rivals of mass data theft. tribune.com.pk 
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Monday it had uncovered campaigns by three Chinese AI firms to illicitly extract capabilities from its Claude chatbot, in what it described as industrial-scale intellectual property theft. | Anthropic said DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax used a technique known as "distillation" – using outputs from a more powerful AI system to rapidly boost the performance of a less capable one. | "These campaigns are growing in intensity and sophistication," the company said in a statement. "The window to act is narrow". | Distillation is a common practice within AI develop…
(2026-02-24). USS Ford sailors drained by Iran-driven deployments, ship woes and family strain. hindustantimes.com After nearly 11 months at sea, USS Gerald R. Ford sailors say Trump's Iran‚Äëfocused extensions have left them exhausted, missing weddings and births while battling constant breakdowns and sewage failures. As the carrier is pushed from the Med to the Caribbean and now toward Iran, many wonder if it's worth staying in the Navy.
(2026-02-24). Canada to Send Aid to Cuba as Trump's Oil Embargo Fuels Humanitarian Catastrophe. truthout.org The Canadian government on Monday announced plans to send aid to Cuba, which is currently being squeezed economically by a US oil embargo. As reported by the Associated Press, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand revealed that the government is "preparing a plan to assist," adding that "we are not prepared at this point to provide any details" of what it will entail. |
(2026-02-24). ICE Is Importing Tactics of Brutality and Intimidation From US Wars Abroad. truthout.org Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers pulled over several cars in Eagle County, Colorado. They took the people away in handcuffs, according to a witness, and left the cars idling at the side of the road. When family members of the disappeared immigrants arrived, there was no sign of their loved ones. What they found instead were customized ace of spades playing cards that read… |
(2026-02-24). Leidesdorff Plaza, est. 60 years ago by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library, Inc. indybay.org 100 year anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th year anniversary of Black History Month yet the origins of Negro Village, Negro Bar. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and a plethora of Gold Mining towns with early California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry too offensive to preserve and appreciate an unsurpassed golden legacy.
(2026-02-24). Uganda Says EU Parliament Not the Right Forum for Dialogue, Dismisses Opposition Claims. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, has rejected attempts by the opposition to use the European Parliament as a platform to address concerns over the country's recent general elections, saying Kampala does not consider the EU Parliament "a relevant institution" for foreign policy engagement. Speaking on NBS Morning Breeze, Ayebare said …
(2026-02-24). Climate Crisis Will Intensify Strong Winter Storms, Climate Scientist Warns. truthout.org As the Northeast United States contends with the aftermath of a historic bomb cyclone blizzard that blanketed the region, we speak to climate scientist Michael Mann about the causes and effects of increasingly intense weather events. "We expect to see that increase as long as we continue to warm up the planet by burning fossil fuels and putting carbon pollution into the atmosphere," says Mann. |
(2026-02-24). U.S. Stifles Clean Energy Independence in Latin America and the Caribbean. nacla.org 
Renewable energy production brings with it opportunities for social change in Latin America but an intensified U.S. imperialism seeks to prolong the grip of fossil fuels in the region.
(2026-02-24). Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy. sanews.gov.za Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy | By Andrea Naicker | One of the most enduring symbols of South Africa's democracy is the ballot box ⚪ a reminder of our collective struggle for freedom and the power each citizen holds in shaping our nation's future. As we approach the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, this democratic right depends increasingly on the availability of accurate, credible information that enables citizens to make informed decisions. Yet this critical foundation is threatened by the growing challenge of disinformation. | Disinformation ⚪ false or misleading informati…
(2026-02-24). Blizzard buries US Northeast under record snowfall, millions affected. geo.tv 
(2026-02-24). Spineless Creatures Caucus Tells Democrats to Grow One. indybay.org The figurative encountered the literal as spineless organisms slithered along the Convention floor and made their demands…
(2026-02-24). Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand. geo.tv 
The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV. — X@SumitHansd/FileIndia's aviation regulator said late on Monday a Beechcraft air ambulance crashed in the eastern state of Jharkhand with seven people on board, including two crew members.The Beechcraft C90…
(2026-02-24). Mike Huckabee just threatened seven Arab nations' sovereignty. thecanary.co 
Statements by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, sparked widespread Arab and Muslim anger after he said he 'sees no problem' with Israel taking over the entire Middle East, before later describing his remarks as 'metaphorical exaggeration.' Mike Huckabee: quoting scripture for colonialist purposes? Huckabee's remarks came during an interview with American media personality […] | By
(2026-02-24). Cross-Border Business Travel and Spain's Transfer Infrastructure. moguldom.com Spain holds a key spot in the worldwide business scene, acting as a link among Europe, Latin America, and North Africa. Global leaders often pass via Madrid and Barcelona, heading to money talks, tech gatherings, and international board sessions. With rising overseas trips, the speed of getting from the airport to urban areas turns into …
(2026-02-24). Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Business Owners. moguldom.com 
Commercial HVAC systems require delicate care. There are maintenance routines you can do to save money. But there are also times when professional intervention is needed. A comprehensive check can save a ton for business owners in the long run. Get reliable commercial HVAC maintenance with Fusion Repair. Let's discover everything about commercial HVAC care …
(2026-02-24). Greens accuse Labour of being in 'alliance with Tommy Robinson'. thecanary.co 
According to Novara's Harriet Williamson, the Greens have accused Labour of the following: NEW: Green source says "Labour's desperation has led them into an alliance with Tommy Robinson" üëÄ pic.twitter.com/V6Sa2RW1Pk — Harriet Williamson (@harriepw) February 23, 2026 To explain, we'll need to tell you about the Greens' Urdu video: "Unholy alliance" As part of their Gorton […] | By
(2026-02-24). Blizzard update: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shovels snow off Brooklyn streets. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently went viral on social media after a video showed him shoveling snow off Brooklyn streets following the historic blizzard that left New York covered in over 20 inches of snow.The video captured Mamdani in action alongside other residents who worked hand in hand to shovel the snow off the roads. The NYC Mayor received widespread praise on social media for his help, with many users noting that it's rare to see a politician engaging directly with residents in such events.Blizzard update: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shovels snow off Brooklyn streets: Mayor Mamdani shovel…
(2026-02-24). Trump & Republicans Refund NED & AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" In 2026 Budget. indybay.org Trump and the Republicans have refunded the National Endowment for Democracy NED which funds the AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center". This US government funded operation has supported US multi-nationals and US imperialism around the world including supporting coups and rightwing unions internationally. It has also closely worked with the Israeli Zionist corporate union Histadrut. It supported the apartheid regime in South Africa and collaborates with the Histadrut around the world.
(2026-02-24). Black Women Most at Risk From Harmful Chemicals in Unregulated Hair Products. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing …
(2026-02-24). European Leaders Affirm Strong Alliance with Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Tensions. devdiscourse.com European leaders gathered this week under the shadow of continuing conflict as the war in Ukraine marked its fifth year. While emphasizing their steadfast support for Ukraine, the leaders faced challenges, including Hungary's veto on new sanctions and disruptions in oil supply due to Russian strikes.
(2026-02-24). Can the US avoid becoming a Tower of Babel? thealtworld.com The Texas primary election which chooses party nominees for November has a proposition 10 on the ballot that says "Texas should prohibit Sharia Law."
| It is interesting that a tower of babble is rising sufficiently rapidly in Texas for a proposition to be needed to prevent Sharia Law in the state. It is unlikely that the growi…
(2026-02-24). Reform finally suspend Goodwin's racist campaign manager. thecanary.co 
Earlier this month, Manchester's the Mill published a story highlighting racist comments from a Reform campaigner. The man in question was Adam Mitula, and the party has finally suspended him. The question is what took them so long? Reform have finally suspended Matt Goodwin's interim campaign mgr Adam Mitula following complaints about his online activity. The […] | By
(2026-02-24). Where Ukraine and Russia stand as war enters fifth year. scmp.com Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. | As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, here's a look at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries. | Destruction | The war has resulted in widespread destruction in Ukraine. | Entire cities in Ukraine's east and south, among them Bakhmut, Toretsk and Vovchansk, have been reduced to rubble by fighting.
(2026-02-24). Suing for Social Media Addiction. dissidentvoice.org It's not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm, has no intention to harm and, if harm arose, it was unforeseen and unintended. This dance of mendacity has been going on …
(2026-02-24). When Obote's Soldiers Stopped Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga in 1982. plusnews.ug 
The events at Lubaga Cathedral on Monday occurred almost exactly 44 years after armed soldiers of President Milton Obote stormed the cathedral and halted the liturgy at gunpoint. The earlier incident occurred on February 24th, 1982, during an Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, when soldiers of the Uganda National Liberation Army halted the liturgy and …
(2026-02-24). What Body Odour Says About You. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology at work, plus a big helping of culture.Most …
(2026-02-24). How Tourette's Causes Involuntary Outbursts And What People With The Condition Want You To Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were …
(2026-02-24). Lukashenko: Belarus, Estonia will overcome any difficulties and artificial obstacles. eng.belta.by Belarus has always been and remains a supporter of constructive cooperation between countries, based on the principles of trust, partnership, and mutual respect for the sake of a better future for generations to come.
(2026-02-24). India AI Impact Summit: A Reality Check. ummid.com The India AI Impact Summit may not qualify as an outright failure, but it has certainly emerged as a cautionary tale.
(2026-02-24). President Trump: Give Back the Money and Stop Grabbing More. dissidentvoice.org 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. You took the money illegally; now you should return it. President Donald Trump, you took funds from the American people that were never yours to take. …
(2026-02-24). Daily Memo: Several ICE Agents Seen Meeting With Bell PD This Evening. lataco.com The Bell Police Department, who has previously interfered with and arrested community watchers on behalf of ICE, was once again seen cooperating and meeting with about a little over half a dozen Federal Immigration Agents in the late evening raising concerns again about SB54 violations.
(2026-02-24). Drug traffickers trained in Ukraine attack state forces in Mexico. infobrics.org The Kiev regime has contributed to the professionalization of organized crime in Latin America.
(2026-02-24). To power Utah's data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuels. grist.org 
In Utah's rural Millard County, Kalen Taylor is bracing for the day when the farmland across the street from his home transforms into a sprawling data center complex. | The initial plans for Joule Capital Partners' 4,000-acre data center site call for six buildings, each powered by 69 Caterpillar natural gas-powered generators to meet the intensive energy demands. Construction is slated to begin this spring. Once built, Taylor will likely hear the equivalent of more than 400 semi-trucks idling in his neighborhood around the clock, producing emissions year-round. | "I just would rather look out my back door and…
(2026-02-24). HC Dinamo Minsk secure away win over HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. eng.belta.by HC Dinamo Minsk have returned to second place in the Western Conference, holding the same number of points (78) as HC Severstal Cherepovets, with HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl five points ahead.
(2026-02-24). Four years on Russia-Ukraine conflict: Casualties, war cost and overall results. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its fifth year today, since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" to invade Kyiv after Ukraine moved closer to joining NATO.On Feb. 24, 2022, Putin's soldiers started a ground invasion of Ukraine in addition to drone and missile attacks. Now, Moscow controls 20 percent of Ukraine, and Russia aims to have full control of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region as part of any deal, a condition which Kyiv strongly rejects. During the past four years, several peace talks – mediated by the United States- have failed to reach any agr…
(2026-02-24). RBA's labour market call risks overtightening the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Film critic spoke out over BBC censorship over Palestine and ITV did the same. thecanary.co 
Empire Magazine's Amon Warmann has spoken out over the scandal of the BBC's censorship of filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr's expressions of solidarity with Palestinian people during the recent BAFTAs ceremony — and ITV's censorship of Warmann's own support for Palestine. The BBC cut out Davies Jr's "Free Palestine" from his acceptance speech for a BAFTA […] | By
(2026-02-24). KCET 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended One Last Time. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended once again the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-24). Long deployment, toilet woes strain crew on US carrier near Iran. tribune.com.pk 
As tensions with Iran escalate, the US Navy has surged two aircraft carriers into the region. One of them, the service's newest and most expensive supercarrier, is grappling with persistent plumbing failures and the human toll of an unusually long deployment, according to reporting by Gulf News, which cites US media outlets. | The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), a $13 billion successor to the Nimitz class, has been at sea since June 2025, marking more than eight months underway. Initially deployed to the Mediterranean, the carrier was rerouted in October 2025 to the Caribbean to support operations against Venezue…
(2026-02-24). Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station. scmp.com An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said. | The attack happened minutes after midnight near the Savyolovsky Train Station in the Russian capital's downtown, according to Moscow's branch of the Interior Ministry.
(2026-02-24). Punch The Monkey Isn't The First Lonely Zoo Animal To Capture Our Hearts Or Raise Troubling Questions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) For weeks, the story of Punch the monkey has tugged at heartstrings around the world. Videos of this lonely baby monkey at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo have triggered global …
(2026-02-24). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-24). Two Women From Memphis Helped Lay the Groundwork for Women's Emancipation. globalresearch.ca African women during the antebellum period in the United States were subjected to gross mistreatment and exploitation.
(2026-02-24). Gavin Newsom's last budget belies his 'California for All' pledge. progressivehub.net CHRIS HOENE | CAL MATTERS…
(2026-02-24). 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
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(2026-02-24). Sunday 2/22: Mass Meeting: Fight for a General Strike to Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Online | www.kshamasawant.org/events/266/…
(2026-02-24). 'K-wave' scams exploiting Brazil's superfans triggers police pact. scmp.com When Brazilian K-pop fan Tami spotted a social media post last month selling a rare Polaroid photo signed by ZeroBaseOne member Zhang Hao, she jumped at the opportunity. | The seller identified himself as a South Korean named Park Chae-ah, according to the Chosun Daily newspaper. She transferred the money. Then Park switched his account to private and vanished. | Tami* is far from alone.
(2026-02-24). A Guide To Purchasing High-Performance Vehicles at an Exotic Car Dealership. moguldom.com The choice of a high-performance vehicle goes beyond simple traveling; it becomes a lifestyle choice. It embodies an enthusiasm for engineering, design, and true delight behind the wheel. A reliable and exotic car dealership can provide you with the right car to live out this dream. Knowing how to purchase high-performance vehicles at an exotic …
(2026-02-24). Reports emerge of US troops withdrawal from Syria, Qatar, and Bahrain, amid escalating tensions with Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The US has reportedly begun to withdraw its forces from According to
(2026-02-24). Paramount gives higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in a play to block Netflix. tribune.com.pk 
Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to derail the HBO Max owner's deal with Netflix. | The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets, including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises, has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid, which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company, seeks to address Warner Bros' concerns about the certainty of its financing, the source said.
(2026-02-24). Keeping Our Promises to Veterans Means Funding Transit. counterpunch.org 
When we talk about keeping faith with our veterans, we often focus on health care, housing, and jobs. But there's a quieter, less visible barrier standing between millions of veterans and the benefits they earned: transportation. For too many veterans — especially those living on fixed incomes or in rural communities — the simple question
(2026-02-24). Inaccurate, misleading and intrusive press reporting is causing serious harm. thecanary.co 
Inaccurate, misleading and intrusive press reporting is causing serious and ongoing harm to individuals and deepening tensions between communities. That's the verdict of the Press Recognition Panel's (PRP) 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System. The report illustrates how irresponsible press coverage is being amplified online and across social media platforms. And this continues to […] | By
(2026-02-24). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-24). Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg | Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years. | The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded in March 2023, after raising R1.51 trillion, surpassing the initial R1.2 trillion target. | To date, more than R600 billion of these commitments have flowed into projects, supporting the establishment of new factories, mines and o…
(2026-02-24). Inspired by Catholic nuns, Kenyan Lutheran pastor becomes church's first female presiding bishop. anabaptistworld.org A Lutheran pastor inspired in her youth by a Catholic priest and nuns is set to become the first female presiding bishop of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(2026-02-24). American Attack on Iran: World War. globalresearch.ca In recent days, Donald Trump has hesitated to launch an attack on Iran, which would eliminate the sovereignty of a state that bases its legislation on its religious faith and democracy. By carrying out this attack, Donald Trump would once …
(2026-02-24). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-24). India and Israel Forge 'Special Strategic Partnership'. devdiscourse.com In a significant diplomatic development, India and Israel are set to enhance their relations to a 'special strategic partnership' during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit.
(2026-02-24). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-24). New Development Bank and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Signed Loan Agreement for Greener Shanghai Project. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB) signed the Loan Agreement for USD 100 million equivalent in RMB to finance the Greener Shanghai Project, approved by the NDB Board of Directors…
(2026-02-24). Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams. tribune.com.pk 
Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in an intense and aggressive clash between the NBA's two most in-form teams. | Sitting second in the Western Conference, the Spurs were pushed hard for their ninth-straight victory by the East-topping Pistons, who had entered the home court matchup on a five-win streak of their own. | Defenses dominated the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the 7-foot-5 Wembanyama making six blocks and 17 rebounds to fuel transitions as the Spurs pulled clear in the latter stages. | While th…
(2026-02-24). Transboundary Waters, Towards Re-securitization. globalresearch.ca During the Cold War era, many transboundary river basins experienced a phase of desecuritization—meaning water issues were no longer considered urgent security threats.
(2026-02-24). Argentina football league suspends games. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's domestic football league on Monday suspended its ninth matchday in solidarity with Argentine Football Association (AFA) chief Claudio Tapia, who was given permission to leave the country by a court despite an ongoing tax fraud investigation. | The court's ruling was published Monday, five days after Tapia was barred from leaving the country over the probe. | "The mere existence of a criminal investigation does not in itself constitute sufficient grounds to prevent the applicant from traveling," the ruling states. | Tax authorities are investigating whether the AFA illegally retained retirement cont…
(2026-02-24). Mennonite, Brethren publishers to merge Bible curricula this fall. anabaptistworld.org MennoMedia and Brethren Press are partnering to create a new quarterly Bible study curriculum.
(2026-02-24). Congress Must Rein in ICE to Improve the State of the Union. aclu.org In times of war and peace, prosperity and depression, American presidents have complied with their constitutional obligation to deliver to Congress an update on the nation. | It's a hallowed tradition, but this year, due to President Donald Trump's own actions, the state of this union is bleak. However, the good news is that We the People are showing tremendous courage and pushing back to protect each other. | Our country approaches a crossroads at ever-increasing speed, pushed to this brink by the Trump-Vance administration's lawless immigration force. The administration says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo…
(2026-02-24). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-24). The Innate and Inseparable Ties Between Nuclear Weapons and Energy. counterpunch.org 
What do Canada's retired general Wayne Eyre and Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman share in common? Answer: In their own ways, both have inadvertently warned the public about the deep relationship between nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
(2026-02-24). The Dollar Weakens, Falling Below 40% of Global Reserves, and BRICS Advance in Alternative Systems. infobrics.org From the petrodollar to alternative systems: the dollar below 40% of global reserves, gold surpasses the euro, yen, and pound, BRICS test Unity, BRICS Pay, and CIPS, while US$1,5 trillion in military spending exposes the structural constraints of financial hegemony…
(2026-02-24). Brazilian activists launch solar panel campaign for schools in Cuba. radiohc.cu Activists from the Latin American Continental Network launched a campaign in Brazil to provide solar panels to Cuban schools. Fernanda Tardim, the project coordinator, explained that the goal is to ensure electricity in educational centers in the face of the energy crisis. This effort is a direct response to the impact of the US blockade, which systematically hinders the island's sovereign development. | The campaign has the support of organizations such as the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) and the Unified Workers' Central (CUT). These organizations seek to mobilize the solidarity of millions of Brazilians to…
(2026-02-24). The Roots of Nazi Ideology: Arthur Graf J. Gobineau and His Racial-Racist Political Theory. globalresearch.ca Preface: | Arthur Graf J. Gobineau (1818‚Äí1882) can be safely considered the founder of modern racial and racist theory, which had a significant influence on later racial theories in the following century, especially those of Nazi origin. | Gobineau and his racial-racist …
(2026-02-24). Minsk, Tashkent finalize food export volumes for 2026. eng.belta.by During Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin's official visit to Uzbekistan, the government delegation held a number of important negotiations and meetings.
(2026-02-24). Year 4: Why Russia Invaded. consortiumnews.com HOW IT HAPPENED: Russia says it has no intentions of controlling Ukraine and its military operation is only to 'demilitarize' and 'de-Nazify' Ukraine 30 years after the U.S. pushed Russia too far, wrote Joe Lauria on Feb. 24, 2022. By…
(2026-02-24). YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction. tribune.com.pk 
A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing. | YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company's self-styled "big, hairy, audacious goal," set more than a decade ago, to increase viewer time to more than a billion hours a day by 2016. | As he did last week when Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testified in the same Los Angeles court, plaintiff's attorney Mark Lanier told jurors that Goodrow's compensation climbed with his…
(2026-02-24). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-24). BSMU professor develops new cancer diagnostic method. eng.belta.by Yelena Zhuk, a professor in the Radiology Department of Belarusian State Medical University, told the STV television channel about a new cancer diagnostic method, BelTA reports.
(2026-02-24). More State Governments Are Turning Against Data Center Tax Breaks. truthout.org After years of states pushing legislation to accelerate the development of data centers and the electric grid to support them, some legislators want to limit or repeal state and local incentives that paved their way. President Donald Trump also has changed his tone. Last year he issued an executive order and other federal initiatives meant to support accelerated data center development. |
(2026-02-24). Will Trump Use Chemical Weapons on Iran? globalresearch.ca Why is President Trump sending a military hospital flotilla to Greenland? Why is he saying it is to help the sick people of Greenland?
(2026-02-24). Kabale Confirms PPRV, CCPP Diseases Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
A confirmed outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV), also known as goat plague, and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) has been reported in Kabale District. According to Dr. Angella Anyongyeire, the Kabale District Veterinary Officer, 15 samples collected from sick goats in the Kitumba and Kyanamira sub-counties were sent to the National Animal Disease Diagnostics …
(2026-02-24). Mourinho's return upended by suspension. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated. | Mourinho cannot sit in the dug-out for the play-off second leg after being sent off during his team's 1-0 first-leg defeat in Lisbon last week. | The 63-year-old also came under fire for his controversial comments in the aftermath of alleged racial abuse aimed at Madrid star Vinicius Junior by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni. | The Argentine will miss the second leg after UEFA provisionally susp…
(2026-02-24). UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out? indybay.org On the show "What Left" a striking UESF teacher talks about their strike in San Francisco, the lack of democracy and what the members got in their 4 day strike…
(2026-02-24). Trump's Iran Gambit: Deception and Dangerous End Games. counterpunch.org 
The Iranian people, divided as they are about the theocratic regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, share the bitter memory of the CIA's 1953 coup that overturned the nationalist regime of Mohammad Mossadegh and brought the Shah in to replace him. I would wager that the majority of Iranians have no love for the United States, especially after the U.S.'s "Operation Midnight Hammer" dropped bunker busters on Iran's underground nuclear reactors during its seven day war last June and reportedly killed 1000 people. Albeit it, with one significant exception: well-off Iranians who thrived under the monarchial reign of Shah R…
(2026-02-24). US Homeland Security boss demonised deportation victim as 'cannibal' it was a total lie. thecanary.co 
In 2025 the disgraced, but still in place, US Homeland Security (DHS) boss Kristi Noem's claimed on far-right Fox News that a victim of her and her boss Donald Trump's deportation war on brown people was a cannibal. Not satisfied with that, she then claimed the man tried to eat himself as he was flown […] | By
(2026-02-24). Steady, efficient operation of Belarus' banking sector emphasized. eng.belta.by According to the National Bank, performance indicators of the banks testify to the reliable, steady, and efficient operation of Belarus' banking sector.
(2026-02-24). Blizzard Bonus! How Much Will Mayor Zohran Mamdani Pay To Shovel Snow As Historic Winter Storm Hits New York? menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) With many businesses and schools shut across New York City on Monday as it experienced Blizzard, Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided to pay New Yorkers to shovel snow on city's streets …
(2026-02-24). Former Iraq PM Maliki vows to pursue return to office despite US opposition. longwarjournal.org Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki has vowed to continue pursuing a return to office regardless of US pressure opposing his candidacy, intensifying political uncertainty following Iraq's November 2025 elections. Maliki's bid comes as Shiite factions within the Coordination Framework weigh their options amid ongoing efforts to select a new president and prime minister.
(2026-02-24). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-24). Talk World Radio: How to Work for Peace in Australia. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about peace advocacy in Australia. Our guest, Melanie Morrison, is executive director of the Sydney Peace Foundation which can be found at sydneypeacefoundation.org.au. Melanie Morrison is a …
(2026-02-24). BRICS and the Global South: Anticipating the Steps of the Global North. infobrics.org BRICS can be understood precisely as one of these spaces of institutional innovation and political articulation of alternatives to the liberal international order…
(2026-02-24). Whitening American History. portside.org Whitening American History |
(2026-02-24). SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response. sanews.gov.za SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response | The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up. | "We are at a decisive moment where gains will either be accelerated, sustained or reversed," Zigomo said. | Speaking at the SADC Health Ministers Meeting currently underway in Sandton, near Johannesburg, Zi said the SADC region stands at a defining moment in 20…
(2026-02-24). South Africa's Carbon Tax Should Stay: Climate Scientists Explain Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The South African minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is proposing to suspend the country's carbon tax after experiencing pressure from fossil …
(2026-02-24). The Nowhere Box: Largest Area of the Human Mind. globalresearch.ca Do you remember how you felt during that embarrassing incident as a child? Or is the memory so painful that you unconsciously filed the embarrassment and other feelings associated with the incident in 'the nowhere box'?
(2026-02-24). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-24). Notorious War Hawk is Facing Prison Time For Mishandling Classified Defense Information. covertactionmagazine.com In a case that seems to have largely dropped out of the mainstream media, John Bolton faces an 18‚Äëcount federal indictment for mishandling classified national defense information, a case that tests how aggressively the Espionage Act and related statutes can be used against a former national security adviser whose alleged misconduct blends negligence, personal gain …
(2026-02-24). PARC Against DARC accuses MOD of 'sneaking through' radar infrastructure. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from PARC Against DARC are accusing the Ministry of Defence of a series of potential moves to split out planning elements required for the DARC radar proposal without including them in the main planning application. They say legal precedents show this practice may be unlawful. A PARC Against DARC spokesperson said: We haven't come […] | By
(2026-02-24). Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 28, 2025. — ReutersDemocrats plan boycotts, silent protests during speech.Cost-of-living worries test Trump's 'Golden Age' message.Iran questions hang over foreign policy signals…
(2026-02-24). How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop. grist.org Forests are great and all, but in one way, they don't come close to the raw power of peatlands. Sprawling in the Arctic and elsewhere, like tropical regions, these soils are loaded with plant matter that's resisting decay, turning into ultra-concentrated carbon. Though they comprise just 3 percent of Earth's area, peatlands store 600 billion metric tons of the stuff — more than all the planet's forests combined — making them critical tools for preventing even more global warming. | On the face of it, then, we might welcome the findings of a new study that shows these carbon sinks are indeed expandi…
(2026-02-24). As Measles Cases Skyrocket, Doctors Contend With a Disease Few Have Seen Before. truthout.org Asheville, N.C. — At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms. The boys sat in one waiting room and then another. Two hours and 20 minutes passed before the two were isolated, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services records obtained by KFF Health News. Then two more hours… |
(2026-02-24). The British Museum cannot erase Palestine. electronicintifada.net Bowing to pressure from an Israel lobby group reflects moral cowardice.
(2026-02-24). US imposes cyber-related sanctions on Russian, UAE individuals and entities. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Tuesday issued cyber-related sanctions against four people and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the Treasury Department website.The entities and people were targeted "for their acquisition and distribution of cyber tools harmful to U.S. national security," the Treasury Department said in a statement.
(2026-02-24). Emergency Call to Action for Iran. iacenter.org The United National Antiwar Coalition issued the following emergency call on Feb. 23, 2026. The United States has amassed a huge military presence around Iran, including an aircraft carrier group, fighter jets and drones, indicating that war is imminent. The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) is calling for popular resistance to these criminal and illegal U.S. threats to take place throughout the country. If there is a U.S. attack on Iran, we call for unified and immediate EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIONS across the United States and beyond. In an attempt to build internal opposition, the U.S. has used escalating…
(2026-02-24). Trump's Greenland 'hospital ship' offer rejected by PM with 'no thank you'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed sending a hospital ship to Greenland, claiming concern over residents' health, but Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected the offer, saying "no thank you." The proposal comes amid renewed debate over Trump's long-standing interest in acquiring the Danish autonomous territory for national security reasons.
(2026-02-24). Reform's Matt Goodwin Advises Conservative Peer Linked to Relaunched Nazi Race Science Platform. bylinetimes.com Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election has sat on the advisory panel of the Free Speech Union, which is chaired by Lord Toby Young, a Conservative peer who Byline Times can reveal is in a formal business partnership with the senior editor of Aporia Magazine – the front publication for a reconstituted Nazi eugenics foundation. | Young, who has previously advocated what he described as "progressive eugenics", has a history of sympathies with discredited race science. Since 2022, Young's co-director at his publishing company Skeptics Ltd has been a contributor and senior editor at Aporia, whose…
(2026-02-24). Fake U.S. History: How "American Exceptionalism" Hides Shame, Creates Stupidity and Dangerous Imperialism. globalresearch.ca A myth, or grand lie, was created that we are an exceptional people, effectively pre-empting experiencing the important feeling of social shame and, in turn, blocking any accountability or genuine inquiry into our genocidal origins built on stolen land and labor, that murdered millions with impunity.
(2026-02-24). Quote Of The Day By Steve Jobs On Hiring Smart People: 'It Doesn't Make Sense To ….'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Apple cofounder Steve Jobs' quote on talent management and employing smart individuals is in the spotlight on his birth anniversary. A pioneer of the personal computer …
(2026-02-24). How to Start Business in Sharjah with Limited Capital. ummid.com Sharjah offers cost-effective licensing options, flexible office solutions, and simplified registration processes — making it an ideal choice for startups and SMEs operating on tight budgets.
(2026-02-24). Moss Landing BESS Fire Exposed. indybay.org Episode spotlights the devastating Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire and features an exclusive interview with physicist Dr. Michael Hogan.
(2026-02-24). Court Blocks KCB from Auctioning Late Babu's Residence. plusnews.ug 
Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, issued on Monday by the Commercial …
(2026-02-24). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-24). Reiteran solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a escalada agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración Especial de la Reunión de Alto Nivel del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de la ONU en solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a la escalada agresiva de los Estados Unidos | Ginebra, 23 de febrero de 2026 | El Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, en ocasión de su Reunión de Alto Nivel celebrada hoy 23 de febrero de 2026 en Ginebra, Suiza, acordó la siguiente Declaración de solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a la escalada del criminal cerco económico impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra esa hermana nación. | Condenamos enérgicamente las medidas coercitivas unilateral…
(2026-02-24). Trabajadores de la salud de La Habana cuentan con transportación hacia sus centros laborales. radiohc.cu 
Con la apertura este lunes del Servicio Transmed se abren nuevas posibilidades para facilitar la transportación del personal del sector de la Salud en todos los municipios de La Habana hacia sus centros laborales. | La iniciativa, financiada por el Fondo para el Desarrollo del Transporte Público, brindará una alternativa de movilidad para quienes laboran en el ramo, ante el desafiante escenario actual, complejizado por la persecución petrolera impuesta por el Gobierno estadounidense. | La flotilla cuenta con 25 ómnibus de combustión, de 28 plazas, y nueve microbuses eléctricos, con 13 capacidades, en rutas preest…
(2026-02-24). World Baseball Classic: Los récords más complejos de romper. cubadebate.cu A lo largo de los Clásicos Mundiales de Béisbol se han dado varias marcas y récords interesantes. Viéndolo en retrospectiva algunos de estos registros parecen imposibles de romperse en el presente o futuro. La fiesta del béisbol de marzo llegará a su 6ta edición con 20 selecciones en acción.
(2026-02-24). Canciller de Cuba destaca encuentro con alto comisionado de la ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez destacó este lunes el encuentro que sostuvo con el alto comisionado de Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Turk, durante el cual denunció la hostilidad de Estados Unidos contra su país. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller escribió: Gran satisfacción por sostener un nuevo intercambio con Volker Turk, Alto Comisionado de Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos ª. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que apreció ´el estado de las relaciones entre su Oficina y Cuba, así como el ambiente respetuoso y constructiv…
(2026-02-24). Falleció diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García. radiohc.cu El diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García, reconocido por su labor en los periódicos Juventud Rebelde y Granma, falleció este lunes, confirmó su hija Danae Ayús Reyes, desde su perfil en Facebook. | Ayús García fue profesor y creador de carteles emblemáticos vinculados a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la década de los sesenta, etapa en la que contribuyó a consolidar la identidad visual de la prensa revolucionaria. | Su obra incluyó el cartel con la imagen del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Sierra Maestra, reproducido masivamente durante la crisis de octubre de 1…
(2026-02-24). Edificios del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México son iluminados con la bandera cubana. cubadebate.cu Con los colores de la bandera cubana iluminando los edificios históricos de la Plaza del Zócalo, concluyó la etapa de la campaña de acopio de solidaridad con Cuba, realizada del 14 al 22 de febrero.
(2026-02-24). Carta abierta del Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel a Barack Obama. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel escribió una carta abierta a Barack Obama instándolo a que exija que el gobierno y el Congreso de EEUU pongan fin al criminal bloqueo a Cuba…
(2026-02-24). Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba alerta sobre la quema de basura en las ciudades. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba alertó recientemente sobre los graves riesgos que implica la quema de basura en las ciudades. Según la institución, esta práctica no solo contamina el ambiente, sino que representa un peligro directo para la salud del cerebro y del sistema nervioso de la población.
(2026-02-24). Participó Díaz-Canel en audiencia pública parlamentaria por aniversario 50 del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional celebró una audiencia pública parlamentaria por el aniversario 50 del Poder Popular. En el encuentro, el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, abordó conceptos medulares sobre el trabajo de los delegados de circunscripción y el Poder Popular en los momentos actuales.
(2026-02-24). Day Seven of Intense Fighting: Wazalendo Claims Recapture from M23/AFC Forces. plusnews.ug 
The Wazalendo (Patriots) of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, translated in French as Volontaires Pour la Défense de la Patrie (VDP-RDC), a coalition aligned with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), claims to have recaptured several positions from the March 23 Movement/Alliance of the Congo River (M23/AFC) rebels, …
(2026-02-24). Presentan Obras Escogidas de Raúl Castro en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Plaza Ignacio Agramonte de la Universidad de La Habana fue escenario este 24 de febrero de la presentación de las Obras Escogidas de Raúl Castro Ruz, un proyecto editorial de nueve tomos que constituye un archivo vivo de la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-02-24). Cuba bajo etiquetas: Cómo Washington sataniza a un país. cubadebate.cu El estudio plantea que, en la política hacia Cuba, EE.UU. no solo sanciona: también "etiqueta". Términos como "Estado patrocinador del terrorismo", "Estado fallido", "régimen" o "síndrome de La Habana" funcionan como rótulos fáciles de repetir que simplifican un conflicto complejo, fijan marcos de interpretación y preparan el terreno para decisiones más agresivas, incluida la intervención militar.
(2026-02-24). Cuba øun Estado fallido? radiohc.cu El prestigioso académico e investigador cubano Luis René Fernández Tabío destacó la fortaleza institucional del sistema socialista en Cuba, "lo que permite garantizar el funcionamiento y la estabilidad de la sociedad en cualquier circunstancia". | En entrevista para esta radioemisora dejó claro que la Mayor de las Antillas dista mucho de ser un Estado fallido y agregó que es ese un argumento que utiliza la administración Trump para promover otro de sus instrumentos agresivos. Aquí la ampliación:…
(2026-02-24). Muerte del Mencho desata violencia y deja 58 fallecidos en México. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno del central estado mexicano de Jalisco informó que 58 personas murieron durante la jornada dominical en enfrentamientos entre fuerzas federales e integrantes del Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), que tomaron represalias por la muerte de su líder el Mencho en un operativo de seguridad. Además, fueron afectados 91 vehículos y se aprehendió a 41 personas.
(2026-02-24). Penetraciones del mar afectan zonas cercanas al Malecón habanero este lunes. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en el municipio Plaza de la Revolución, Roilán Rodríguez Barbán, informó a través de su perfil en Facebook sobre el monitoreo de las penetraciones del mar en varias arterias de la capital. Las afectaciones se concentran en las calles 3ra, 5ta y Calzada, pertenecientes al Consejo Popular Vedado-Malecón.
(2026-02-24). Participó Díaz-Canel en audiencia pública parlamentaria por aniversario 50 del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional celebró una audiencia pública parlamentaria por el aniversario 50 del Poder Popular. En el encuentro, el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, abordó conceptos medulares sobre el trabajo de los delegados de circunscripción y el Poder Popular en los momentos actuales.
(2026-02-24). Sunday 3/15: No Rest Until Liberation Rally. indybay.org 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey, Ca 93940…
(2026-02-24). Resistencia en Accion NJ Presser Responds to Attack on Auto Shop Commentary on Sherrill's ICE Responses. fightbackbetter.com 
Asma Elhuni, a coordinator of Community Responders of Resistencia en Accion NJ was asked by the Princetonian to respond to…
(2026-02-24). Cuba's ambassador to Mexico denounces U.S. economic warfare. radiohc.cu "The criminal economic war waged by the United States against Cuba has brought the island's economy to a near standstill," denounced Havana's ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, in an interview published today by La Jornada. | The diplomat told the newspaper that Washington's strategy, based on "lies" and motivated by the desire of an old Cuban elite to return to the power that the revolution wrested from them, has a "violent" economic impact on the daily lives of the country's inhabitants. | "The idea of resistance is in the Cuban DNA… There is no intention of surr…
(2026-02-24). Trump's National Security Team: Dangerous and Dysfunctional. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of 9/11, there has been a dangerous militarization of our national security and foreign policies. The military has been used to secure foreign policy goals, and the intelligence community has been militarized and politicized. Spending on defense has been excessive and even reckless. The presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden contributed to these problems with the misuse of military power after the 9/11 attacks. But it has been the authoritarian style of the Trump presidency that has made U.S. national security policy dangerous and dysfunctional. In the process, our democracy at ho…
(2026-02-24). US women's ice hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation. aljazeera.com Olympics gold medal-winning team has politely turned down a request from President Donald Trump to attend his address.
(2026-02-24). Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter. aljazeera.com Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
(2026-02-24). France restricts US ambassador's access to officials after summons no-show. aljazeera.com US Ambassador sends embassy official in his place, his second time to skip a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.
(2026-02-24). North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un's sister as he vows to boost economy. aljazeera.com The ruling Workers' Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.
(2026-02-24). Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line. aljazeera.com New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
(2026-02-24). Trump set to deliver second term's first State of the Union: What to expect. aljazeera.com The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
(2026-02-24). Nearly 20 countries slam Israel's 'de facto annexation' drive in West Bank. aljazeera.com Joint statement says Israeli land grab is 'deliberate and direct attack' on the viability of a Palestinian state.
(2026-02-24). Huge northeast US snowstorm forces millions home; disrupts schools, flights. aljazeera.com New York and other cities begin recovery after massive storm, but more snow may soon hit the already paralysed region.
(2026-02-24). Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government will not interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption body following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national. On Monday, Charlie Charters, a former Fiji Rugby administrator and a journalist, was released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged…
(2026-02-24). West Papuan filmmakers expose Merauke rainforest destruction in 'siege' doco. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch A world premiere of a new documentary revealing the devastation of rainforest in the southeastern part of West Papua is one of two films being screened in Auckland next month. Billed as "Sinéma Merdeka: Stories from West Papua", the programme is showing the heart of a hidden Pacific conflict and will be…
(2026-02-24). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Monday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, commending the delegation for achieving its best-ever results in overseas Winter Olympic Games.
(2026-02-24). Interest in China's orchids set to bloom. ecns.cn For people in China, February often means the excitement of Spring Festival, but in Europe, the wet, gloomy skies can make it a miserable time. So it's "a happy accident" that this is the very time when London's Kew Gardens holds its annual Orchid Festival, which has a China theme this year.
(2026-02-24). China's forest coverage reaches 241 million hectares, about 100 trees per person. ecns.cn China's forest coverage has reached 3.614 billion mu (about 241 million hectares), equivalent to roughly 100 trees per person, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2026-02-24). An American professor's lens on China. ecns.cn Once a sociology PhD and labor organizer in the United States, Mark Levine, a U.S. professor based in China, has made the country his home for more than two decades, transforming from an observer into a storyteller who uses music, writing and teaching to bridge cultures.
(2026-02-24). Moscow explosion kills 1 officer, injures 2. ecns.cn One traffic police officer was killed and two others were injured following the detonation of an unidentified device at Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow, the Russian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). CPC launches education campaign to promote sound performance mindset. ecns.cn The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has issued a circular to launch a Party-wide campaign to guide CPC members, especially officials, in establishing and practicing a correct understanding of what it means to perform well.
(2026-02-24). DPRK top leader outlines general economic goals for next five years. ecns.cn The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea outlined general goals for the national economy over the next five years, focusing on stabilization, consolidation and a gradual qualitative development, state media said Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). Niche towns attract droves of visitors. ecns.cn Some lesser-known or small Chinese towns and cities — with a strong festive ambience during Chinese New Year — alongside Neo-Chinese style destinations, have experienced "wealth beyond measure" during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday. Both domestic and international tourists have shown a tendency to linger in these areas.
(2026-02-24). Robot craze sweeps Lanzhou in northwest China. ecns.cn A quadruped robot interacts with visitors at a robot-themed amusement park in Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2026.
(2026-02-24). Travel volumes set to hit new highs as holidayers return after Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record travel volumes were expected across China on Monday, the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, as highways, rail stations and airports nationwide filled with people returning to work and school after the Chinese New Year break.
(2026-02-24). Team China finishes Milan-Cortina 2026 with 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals. ecns.cn With five gold, four silver and six bronze medals at Milan-Cortina 2026, China achieved its best result at an overseas Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-24). Team China excels on and off the field at 2026 Games. ecns.cn Team China has "achieved excellence" both on and off the field in Milan, Italy, over the past two weeks, said Tong Lixin, deputy head of the Chinese delegation at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-24). China sees peak of return travel on final day of Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Passengers crowd Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing as they return from their Spring Festival holiday journeys on Feb. 23, 2026, which marks the last day of the holiday.
(2026-02-24). Border officers dedicated to work. ecns.cn An armed police officer on duty at Dakaihe Border Inspection Station in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.On an average, officers check about 15,000 vehicles, 42,000 travelers and over 8,000 metric tons of cargo per day.
(2026-02-24). Nianhuo rush sparks spending. ecns.cn A distinct shift in consumption trends marked this year's Spring Festival, as the integration of online and offline sales of local specialties, coupled with a surge in IP co-branded cultural items and high-tech gadgets, highlighted the nation's growing cultural confidence.
(2026-02-24). Gu ends Games on high note with halfpipe gold. ecns.cn China's "golden girl" Eileen Gu saved her best for last, as the freeski sensation delivered on the final day at Milano-Cortina 2026 to successfully defend her Olympic gold medal in women's halfpipe at the Livigno Snow Park on Sunday.
(2026-02-24). South Korea protests Japan's repeated territorial claims to islets. ecns.cn South Korea on Sunday protested Japan's repeated territorial claims to the islets lying halfway between the two countries, called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan.
(2026-02-24). Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2026 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch | Iran's intelligence agencies and security forces have carried out mass, arbitrary, violent arrests and detentions of protesters, including children, since December 28, 2025. Tens of thousands are reported to have been arrested across the country. Waves of arrests have continued following the countrywide massacres of January 8 and 9, 2026.Authorities have subjected detainees to torture and other ill-treatment. Those detained are at serious risk of death in custody, grossly unfair trials, and secret, summary, and arbitrary executions. Autho…
(2026-02-24). South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters attend the International Anti-Corruption Day Commemoration in Durban, South Africa, December 8, 2024. | © 2024 Eliah July/Gallo Images via Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers, who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state-owned enterprises, from attacks and killings, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to conduct effective, prompt, and impartial investigations to hold those responsible to account and to ensure justice for the victims and their families.During the Sta…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-24). Why the African Union meeting for ministers responsible for trade matters for Africa. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | On 25—26 February 2026, African ministers responsible for trade will gather in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, under the African Union (AU) framework. This meeting comes just weeks before the Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled for March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Yet again, just …
(2026-02-24). Court blocks KCB from auctioning Late Babu's Kololo residence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, …
(2026-02-24). Egyptian expatriates' remittances hit record 41.5 bln USD in 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Remittances from Egyptian expatriates increased by 40.5 percent in 2025, reaching a record high of 41.5 billion U.S. dollars, up from 29.6 billion dollars in 2024, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday. The CBE noted that remittances rose in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-2026, which …
(2026-02-24). Iran nears deal for Chinese supersonic missiles, posing new threat to U.S. Navy. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran is nearing a deal with China to buy anti-ship cruise missiles known as CM-302, according to six sources familiar with the negotiations. This comes at a time when the United States has deployed a significant naval force near Iran, preparing for potential military actions against the country. The CM-302 missiles can travel about 290 …
(2026-02-24). Mandelson Released on Bail After Arrest Over Epstein Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu Former British ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, 72, was released on bail on Tuesday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest comes amid revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which came to light through emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice in late …
(2026-02-24). Zelenskiy Marks Four Years of War, Reaffirms Ukraine's Resolve. moderndiplomacy.eu On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered a powerful address emphasizing that Ukraine has defended its independence despite immense challenges. Zelenskiy underscored that Russia has failed to break the Ukrainian people or achieve its territorial and political objectives. His message highlighted the resilience of a nation that has faced years of …
(2026-02-24). Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money Feb 24. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS This week, legal frameworks and geopolitical threats overrode economics. Trump replaced struck-down IEEPA tariffs with Section 122 duties citing a balance-of-payments crisis economists say doesn't exist—his own Justice Department previously called the statute irrelevant for trade deficits. Japan nervously sought assurances its $550 billion deal won't be undermined by "stacked" tariffs, refusing to …
(2026-02-24). China's DeepSeek Trains AI on U.S. Nvidia Chip Despite Export Ban. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reportedly trained its latest AI model on Nvidia's Nvidia Blackwell chip, the company's most advanced AI chip, despite U.S. export controls prohibiting such shipments to China. A senior Trump administration official said the chips are likely located in DeepSeek's data center in Inner Mongolia, though details on how the company obtained …
(2026-02-24). Trump Rolls Out New Tariffs Amid Debate Over Balance-of-Payments Claims. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump announced new 15% tariffs on imports from all countries under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, hours after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA-based tariffs. The new duties are intended to address what the White House describes as a "large and serious" U.S. balance-of-payments deficit, allowing tariffs …
(2026-02-24). Canada Pledges Aid to Cuba Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada announced on Monday that it plans to provide assistance to Cuba as the island struggles with severe fuel shortages following moves by Donald Trump's administration to block oil supplies. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed that a plan is being prepared to help Cuba but did not provide details about the nature or timing …
(2026-02-24). Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Countries That Back Out of U.S. Trade Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the U.S. after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, saying that if they did, he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws. Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he …
(2026-02-24). Nadia Moosa Adam on championing humanity across borders. newarab.com 
At 9: 30 pm on 14 November 2025, a plane from Kenya touched down at OR Tambo International Airport. Onboard were 153 Palestinians — children, infants, adults and elderly survivors of the recent The journey to Johannesburg had been long. From Gaza,…
(2026-02-24). Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war. newarab.com 
Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ancient cultural heritage. | The Great Omari Mosque library sustained terrible The mosque – in the old town of Gaza City – now stands largely ruined, with its library littered with rubble and dust. | "I was shocked and stunned when I saw the ext…
(2026-02-24). Did Gaza cost Kamala Harris the 2024 election. newarab.com 
An unreleased internal autopsy of the Democratic Party's failed 2024 presidential campaign by then-Vice President Those on the left are generally welcoming the Democratic National Committee's willingness to study this failure. However, there is concern that keeping it under wraps could prevent the party from learning from past mistakes. | "We are grateful to the DNC for providing a space for us to share with them…
(2026-02-24). Gaza anger gives Green Party the lead in Manchester by-election. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). Paramount makes higher bid for Warner Bros Discovery. newarab.com 
Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters news agency on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid — which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company [md…
(2026-02-24). Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting. newarab.com 
Australia on Tuesday opened a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, The attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration shocked a country with strict gun laws and fuelled calls for tougher controls and stronger action against antisemitism. | The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell. | It will consider the…
(2026-02-24). Sudan's warring factions are consistently targetting aid workers. newarab.com 
One of the latest incidents took place on 19 February, when a The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were allegedly b…
(2026-02-24). Lebanon fears Israel attack on infrastructure amid Iran tensions. newarab.com 
Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by The comments from
(2026-02-24). Kuwait fixes loopholes in mandatory military service roll-out. newarab.com 
Kuwait is amending loopholes in its This week, Kuwait issued a decree amending Law No 20 of 2015 concerning national military service to "remedy some of the procedural gaps" under the old regime…
(2026-02-24). Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China. newarab.com 
The deal for the Chinese-made CM-302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed, the people said. | The supersonic missiles have a range of about 290 kilometres and are designed t…
(2026-02-24). Ethiopia's secret RSF camp: A dangerous new phase in Sudan's war. newarab.com 
A massive, well-fortified training facility in Ethiopia near Sudan's border has been The camp in the remote Benishangul-Gumuz region, capable of housing up to 10,000 fighters, represents the first direct evidence of Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, co…
(2026-02-24). GCC rally with Kuwait against Iraq in maritime dispute. newarab.com 
Gulf states expressed The dispute began when Iraq Kuwait responded by summoning Ira…
(2026-02-24). A traveller's guide to discovering Ramadan across MENA cities>. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). West Bank: Settlers, Israeli forces storm Nablus, expand raids. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, carried out The settlers arrived at
(2026-02-24). Jordan weighs three-day weekend for public sector workers. newarab.com 
The Under the proposals currently under review, the weekend could run from Friday to Sunday, replacing the existing two-day break on Friday and Saturday. | Another option would be to maintain the current weekend but introduce flexible or hybri…
(2026-02-24). Accused harasser in Cairo becomes TV star, victim gets threats. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show. newarab.com 
Kushner, whose
(2026-02-24). Turkey signs deals for high-speed rail linking Europe and Asia. newarab.com 
Once completed, the line that will pass through north Istanbul is expected to carry 33 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of freight annually, he said, adding that it will open "a new era in logistics" by boosting the country's rail capacity between Asia and Europe. | The funding will support the…
(2026-02-24). Aid groups urge top Israeli court to halt 'catastrophic' NGO ban. newarab.com 
More than a dozen international humanitarian organisations have Organisations including…
(2026-02-24). Egypt urges int'l support for Lebanese army's disarmament push. newarab.com 
Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's
(2026-02-24). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-24). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-24). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-24). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-24). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-24). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-24). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-24). The Royal Australian Navy is unwilling to listen to its own advice. onlineopinion.com.au Australia ignored its own superior landing vessel design. Now we've spent $1.1 billion on something inferior.
(2026-02-24). History tells us coercion through airpower alone won't work. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has
(2026-02-24). 32 Inches Snow, 600,000 Power Outages: Is Climate Change Fueling Extreme Winter Storms? thinktank.pk A powerful winter storm — officially classified by meteorologists as a bomb cyclone nor'easter — has slammed the US East Coast with up to 32 inches of snow, crippling infrastructure from the Mid-Atlantic to New England and leaving more than 600,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm has triggered states of emergency, paralyzed travel …
(2026-02-24). Beijing is of Vital Importance for Tehran: Is the same true for China? unitedworldint.com 
The most probable answer is hidden in a policy inherited from Deng Xiaoping By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, President of the Center for Sino-Turkish Studies, Beijing / China As we enter a period where increasing US-Israel aggression toward Iran and military options from Washington are being voiced at the highest levels, the stance China will take is …
(2026-02-24). Berlinale award winners demand festival and its backers take a clear stand against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The support for Israel's genocidal policy by the German government and cultural institutions was the subject of fierce and prolonged protest at this year's Berlinale.
(2026-02-24). Australia: Early childhood educators in Victoria set to strike. wsws.org Educators remain trapped in a cycle of low pay, excessive workloads and chronic staff shortages.
(2026-02-24). After Supreme Court decision, Trump tariff war to intensify. wsws.org The court ruling does not mean a return to constitutionality by the Trump regime or a restoration of the status quo ante as far as international economic relations are concerned.
(2026-02-24). US begins pulling staff from Beirut embassy amid Iran attack buildup. wsws.org The State Department ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Monday, amid a major buildup of forces in the Middle East and intensifying preparations for war against Iran.
(2026-02-24). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Following a 24-hour general strike last week in Argentina, walkouts continued in some areas, while the US Department of Agriculture will permit faster line speeds in meatpacking plants.
(2026-02-24). UNAC/UHCP bureaucrats shut down Kaiser Permanente strike without a contract. wsws.org This is a flagrant violation of the basic democratic rights of the 31,000 workers, who have been on strike for a month. They must organize to overturn this decision made over their heads.
(2026-02-24). The real state of Trump's America: Social misery, dictatorship, war—and an upsurge of class struggle. wsws.org The fascist president heads a government of, by and for the financial oligarchy.
(2026-02-24). US-backed "execution" of Jalisco Cartel chief threatens greater carnage in Mexico. wsws.org The US-directed "execution" of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho in Mexico has unleashed nationwide chaos and will be exploited to deepen militarization and imperialist control.