(2026-02-27). Remembering Aaron Bushnell. dissidentvoice.org 
In front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown San Francisco, a memorial to Aaron Bushnell took place on Wednesday February 25. This date marks the second anniversary of what Aaron called his "extreme protest" against Israel's genocide in Gaza. The demonstration was organized by Veterans for Peace and Noise Against Genocide. Leaders of local Veterans …
(2026-02-27). APA Rewrites Antisemitism Guidelines to Protect Speech on Palestine. truthout.org The American Psychological Association (APA) has updated its "Resolution on Antisemitism," removing a previous guidance that suggested any criticism of the state of Israel — including opposition to Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza — was an antisemitic act. The update, which occurred at the organization's meeting this month, still includes many of the same examples of antisemitic… |
(2026-02-27). CPS drops prosecution of man who assaulted pro-Palestine pensioners. thecanary.co 
A lack of public interest Merseyside Crown Prosecution Service has decided to drop its prosecution of a far-right thug who assaulted two women pensioners who were peacefully holding pro-Palestine placards on one of Liverpool's busiest roads. The assault was purely because the women were holding boards protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza. A 14-year-old boy […] | By
(2026-02-27). Epstein and the Politics of Distraction. counterpunch.org 
After the beginning of Trump's second term, the connections between capitalism, white supremacy and imperial domination became increasingly clear. These have been highlighted through ICE raids as modern-day slave patrols, global criminal operations such as the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, and United States assistance to Israel's genocide in
(2026-02-27). From Toledo, Ohio to Rome, Italy: BDS and Grassroots Solidarity Defy the IHRA Smear and Israel's Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Two cities on opposite sides of the Atlantic—Toledo, Ohio, my hometown, and Rome, the ancient capital of Italy—are rising together in defiance of the same machinery of repression. In both places, local movements are demanding an end to all ties with apartheid Israel, while their respective governments—Ohio's state legislature and Italy's national government under Giorgia
(2026-02-27). New tools aim to stop tourism industry's complicity with genocide. thecanary.co 
Two new digital tools have been released for the sole aim of stopping the tourism industry's complicity with Israeli apartheid and war crimes against Palestinians. The coalition of Palestinian groups calling for Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) against Israel began its "No Room for Genocide" campaign in 2025. And now, it has released new tools to […] | By
(2026-02-27). Activists and Hollywood stars urge the boycott of Scream 7. thecanary.co 
Tatiana Maslany has taken to her Instagram to urge her followers to 'boycott Scream 7'. This call to action from the 'Orphan Black' star comes as a reminder that Melissa Barrera had been fired from Scream 7 due to her advocacy for Palestine. Since Israel began its genocide against Palestinians after October 7th, 2023, many […] | By
(2026-02-27). Headlines for February 27, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. and Iran Conclude Indirect Talks With No Deal on Iran's Nuclear Program, Pakistan Launches Cross-Border Strikes on Afghanistan, Declaring "Open War" on Taliban, Russia Strikes Cities Across Ukraine Ahead of Talks Between U.S. and Ukrainian Envoys, Hillary Clinton Tells Congressional Committee She "Never Met Jeffrey Epstein", Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 6 Palestinians in Latest Breach of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, ICE Agents' Car Chase Through Newark Ends in Multi-Car Crash That Injured Children, ICE Agents Use False Pretense to Detain Columbia University Student Without a W…
(2026-02-27). Israel kills as heavy rains flood Gaza during Ramadan. electronicintifada.net Two Palestinian teenagers shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, settlers in West Bank.
(2026-02-27). 'Flagrant War Crime': Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By It's been almost one year since Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers in a brutal two-hour massacre on a vehicle convoy in southern Gaza. Israeli soldier…
(2026-02-27). Chris Hedges: The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don't Want You to See. scheerpost.com Reaper Madness — by Mr. Fish | 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 Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | NEW YORK: "The Voice of Hind Rajab," like all great pieces of art, takes a straightforward story — the battle to save the life of a 6-year-old girl, Hind Rajab, trapped in a car in Gaza surrounded by murdered fa…
(2026-02-27). The Iran Crisis, Elijah Magnier on 'The Countdown between Tehran Washington'. thealtworld.com In this February 25 convo, JWE President Helena Cobban and the strategic analyst Elijah Magnier explored issues raised in Magnier's crucial recent article "The Countdown Between Tehran and Washington: Ultimatum, Escalation, and the Brink of War". | This conversation inaugurated Part 2 of Just World Ed's ongoing "Gaza & the World" project, which is tracking developments in the still-simmering…
(2026-02-27). ATTACKING IRAN: US Weighs Decapitation Strikes, CIA 'Ground Game' Amid Nuclear Talks. thealtworld.com Delegations from the U.S. and Iran ended another round of talks in Geneva without a deal, but with positive comments coming from the foreign ministers of Iran, and mediator Oman. They say the plan now is for a round of technical negotiations in Vienna early next week. | Scott Ritter, a former UN Weapons Inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, noted that right now, the U.S. is calculating whether it can carry out its plan for a series of "decapitation strikes" targeting Iranian political and military leaders, while the CIA handles the "ground game" and fuels unrest among the public… or whether it's t…
(2026-02-27). If Iran Kills US Troops, The Blame Rests Solely On The US And Israel. thealtworld.com White House officials reportedly want Israel to provoke Iran into attacking US military bases in the region, because it will make Americans more willing to go to war. | Politico "Senior advisers to President Donald Trump would prefer Israel strike Iran before the United States launches an assault on the country, according to two people familiar with ongoing discussions. | "These Trump administration officials are privately arguing that an Israeli attack would trigger Iran to retaliate, helpin…
(2026-02-27). Israel escalates airstrikes in Lebanon amid threats of US aggression on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The current week marked a considerable escalation by Israel against Lebanon, which was perceived as an attempt to restrain Hezbollah from supporting Iran if the latter was attacked.
(2026-02-27). Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Friday that the United States must drop its "excessive demands" to secure an agreement, tempering earlier optimism after talks seen as a last-ditch effort to avert war. | The Oman-mediated negotiations come amid repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to strike Iran and a major American military build-up in the region. | Trump on February 19 gave Tehran 15 days to reach a deal. While Iran insists the talks should focus solely on its nuclear programme, Washington wants curbs on Tehran's missile programme and its support for militant groups. | The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday tha…
(2026-02-27). Iran blast adds fuel to US—Iran nuclear standoff as Geneva talks wobble. hindustantimes.com As US—Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Geneva, yet another mystery explosion and intense blaze have hit an industrial site in southern Iran, adding to a string of recent, unexplained incidents nationwide. Firefighting operations are underway, but authorities have so far declined to disclose the cause, fueling suspicions of sabotage or covert strikes at a time when multiple blasts and fires have been reported in Tehran province and other regions over the past three weeks.
(2026-02-27). US Using "Diplomacy" as Pretext not to Prevent its War of Aggression Against Iran. thealtworld.com The US is using supposed "negotiations" it has no interest in actually succeeding as a pretext for a pre-determined war of aggression it has already decided to launch against Iran; | The US is now openly admitting it will use Israel to provoke a wider war it hopes will cost American service members' lives and justify a large-scale US war against Iran; | The US seeks war with Iran to degrade its military, political, and economic system, and eventually collapse the government entirely, all as part of further isolating, encircling, and containing both Russia and ultimately China; | A destructive war in the Mid…
(2026-02-27). Iran, US hold talks in push to avert war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the United States were holding talks in Switzerland on Thursday, in a last-ditch bid to avert war under the shadow of the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades. | The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal. | While Iran has insisted the discussions focus solely on its nuclear programme, the US wants Tehran's missile programme and its support for militant groups in the region curtailed. | The US and Iranian delegations held a morning session at the Omani amba…
(2026-02-27). Iran hails 'serious' US talks as Araghchi flags progress, more rounds soon. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the third round of talks with the US were 'one of the most serious and prolonged' sessions held so far, claiming 'significant progress on 'some issues'. The talks, which focused on Tehran's nuclear ambitions and US sanctions, spanned nearly four hours in the morning and around two hours in the evening, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi assisting on technical issues. He said that the two sides could hold another round of talks 'very soon, perhaps within the next week or so'. Watch fo…
foreignpolicy.com (2026-02-27). War With Iran Would Be Illegal and Stupid. Democrats Should Care.There was little that was surprising about U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. It contained the usual mix of racism, weird solipsistic digressions, needy self-glorification, and outright lies that Americans have unfortunately become accustomed to. But one thing that was striking in the nearly two-hour speech was the scant amount of time given to the possibility of war with Iran.
(2026-02-27). IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan. tribune.com.pk 
The UN nuclear watchdog issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to allow inspections at all its nuclear sites, highlighting Isfahan because of a new enrichment plant and near-weapons-grade uranium stored there. | The report was sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ahead of next week's quarterly meeting of its 35-country board, amid ongoing nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, the latest round of which was held on Thursday with no breakthrough. | Like previous IAEA reports, it could be used by Washington to argue that Tehran has not been transparent about its…
(2026-02-27). Democracy Now! 2026-02-27 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Mamdani Intervenes & Calls to Dismiss More Cases; "Abandoned By Border Patrol": Blind Refugee in Buffalo Dies in the Cold; Family Demands Answers; Former St. Louis Congressmember Cori Bush Runs for Seat Again After AIPAC Targeted Her in 2024 | Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Ma…
(2026-02-27). Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties. geo.tv 
This undated photo released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shows former President Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, with Clinton's signature at the top of the photo. — AFPFormer US president Bill Clinton will be grilled by a Congressional…
(2026-02-27). Hillary Clinton's shocking claims after testifying in Epstein probe; 'Asked about UFOs, 'pizzagate'. hindustantimes.com Hillary Clinton says Republicans spent a 6-hour Epstein deposition asking about UFOs and Pizzagate instead of grilling her on Jeffrey Epstein. With Bill Clinton set to testify next, this explosive hearing raises new questions about Congress, cover-ups, and what they really don't want answered.
(2026-02-27). Delcy Rodríguez llama a Trump a poner fin a sanciones. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez instó este jueves a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, a poner fin a las sanciones y al bloqueo impuestos por Washington a la nación suramericana, luego de que el inquilino de la Casa Blanca calificara a Caracas como ´un amigo y socio ª de su país. | En un encuentro con jóvenes, Rodríguez expresó: Yo espero —y es el sentir de los venezolanos—, que como amigos que somos de EE.UU. y de todos los países que somos, que ya cesen el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Venezuela, porque nuestros jóvenes tienen derecho a reivindicar sus aspirac…
(2026-02-27). 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).
(2026-02-27). Govt, TTAP initiate talks on negotiation framework amid political tensions. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government and opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) have initiated formal contacts amid ongoing political tensions, with the first high-level engagement held at Parliament House on Friday, sources privy to the matter informed The Express Tribune. | Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai met Prime Minister's Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah in the Parliament House to discuss the current political situation, opposition demands, and a potential negotiation framework, sources said. | The leaders also consulted on the agenda for a possi…
(2026-02-27). Arsenal face Chelsea title test. tribune.com.pk 
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. | Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action: | Players meeting sparked Arsenal revival | Arsenal revitalised their flagging title bid thanks to a meeting between the players prior to their vital 4-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday. | Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze both scored twice in a north London derby rout that came just four days after Arsenal were stunned by a…
(2026-02-27). The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers. strategic-culture.su By Mike FREDENBURG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performa…
(2026-02-27). Samsung S26 Ultra rolls out new privacy display feature. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Samsung S26 Ultra is here, and it's already the talk of social media after the Korean tech giant unveiled its new privacy display feature that keeps eyes away from your screen. Now, S26 Ultra users will no longer need to install a third-party privacy screen protector. According to Gsmarena, the latest flagship device from Samsung will ship with the newest Qualcomm flagship chip and the fastest charging on a Galaxy to date.However, users state that when the feature is turned on, the screen's crisp AMOLED display will dim, degrading its quality. This is an issue that also occurs with users who instal…
(2026-02-27). Queensland's war on words: Antisemitism Bill threatens free speech. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Nigehban Ramazan cash aid misses the needy. tribune.com.pk 
The process of distributing cash assistance to deserving families during the holy month of Ramazan has begun by both the Punjab and federal governments. However, questions have been raised regarding the eligibility criteria and method of distribution. Despite official claims, some low-income households have been left out, while reports suggest that certain ineligible individuals have received payments. | Under the Punjab government's Ramazan Nigehban Program, approximately Rs47 billion is being distributed to 4.2 million families, with each family receiving Rs10,000. In addition, the federal government will di…
(2026-02-27). The death, and life, of Khabazela: a portrait of Abahlali's 26th martyr for land rights. peoplesdispatch.org On the forefront of the resistance to South Africa's land mafia preying on the urban poor, 52-year-old Khabazela, treasurer of the shack-dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo's branch in eNkanini occupation, was gunned down earlier this month.
(2026-02-27). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Dominican Republic. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that through joint efforts, Belarus and the Dominican Republic will be able to ensure political, trade, and economic partnership for the benefit of both nations.
(2026-02-27). Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing and ICE detentions. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 26, 2026. — X/@NYCMayor
(2026-02-27). CARTOONS: QLD residents rate Trump tower of disappointment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign | Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is today leading a Community-Based Health Screening Campaign at Giyani Stadium in Limpopo as part of ongoing efforts to encourage individuals and communities to take charge of their health by adopting healthier lifestyles and preventative behaviours. | In a statement, the department highlighted that the rate of morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), otherwise known as the diseases of lifestyle, has been on the rise in the past years in South Africa and globally, with signif…
(2026-02-27). PM visits GHQ, vows 'zero tolerance' for Afghan Taliban-TTP nexus. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan should adopt a "zero-tolerance" policy towards the alliance between the Afghan Taliban regime and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group. | Pakistani forces targeted key military installations of the Afghan Taliban regime in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia through effective airstrikes, early on Friday. The military spokesperson said the ongoing 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' against the Afghan Taliban was producing the desired results and continued successfully. | He said Pakistan had "effectively repulsed" Afghan Taliban insurgents at 53 locations along…
(2026-02-27). Feb 27 marks historic defeat for India and its proxies: Sharjeel Memon. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that February 27 is a memorable day for the nation, commemorating the day in 2019 when Pakistan's armed forces captured Indian pilot Abhinandan. He asserted that on this same day in 2026, the enemy, India, and its proxies have faced a historic defeat. | Speaking at a ceremony organised by the Hyderabad Union of Journalists at the Hyderabad Press Club for the distribution of health cards to journalists, Memon said attempts were being made to push Pakistan into another war, but the enemy had suffered failure both historically and diplomatically. He added India lac…
(2026-02-27). Co-Author Of Liberal Election Review Says Party Members Will Be 'Horrified' At Decision To Suppress It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The co-author of the Liberals' election review, former minister Nick Minchin, has lashed out at the party's Friday decision to suppress its publication.Minchin said he …
(2026-02-27). Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting. sanews.gov.za Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting | Law enforcement agencies within the Southern Africa region have committed to strengthening collaboration in the fight against cross-border and transnational organised crime. | This is according to National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, who was speaking on Thursday at a two-day consultative meeting attended by heads of police in Botswana on transnational organised crime. | This high-level meeting has brought together police chiefs and specialised detectives and intelligence operatives from Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, and…
(2026-02-27). Golovchenko: Belarus-Russia settlements are now fully independent of third-country currencies. eng.belta.by Foreign currency plays no role in facilitating trade between Belarus and Russia, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said during a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February.
(2026-02-27). The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It's Trump's problem now. grist.org 
The Colorado River currently supports 40 million people and $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity in seven U.S. states and Mexico — but it was never intended to be stretched so thin. | A
(2026-02-27). National Bank outlines advantages of Belarus' cryptobanks. eng.belta.by During a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko outlined the advantages of cryptobanks for citizens and businesses.
(2026-02-27). Trump puts fate of world's top conflicts in hands of 2 men. scmp.com US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner and long-time friend Steve Witkoff in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a stand-off with Iran. On Thursday, they juggled those momentous issues within hours of each other. | Dispatched to Geneva, Switzerland, Kushner and Witkoff met Iranian officials at the Omani ambassador's residence in a bid to seal a deal over Tehran's nuclear programme and avoid what could be a massive strike by US and Israeli forces.
(2026-02-27). Apocalypse algorithm: AI always opts for nuclear war as Pentagon forces its militarization. infobrics.org The multipolar world has repeatedly offered to continue respecting the now-defunct New START's limitations and to negotiate on imposing guardrails on the militarization of advanced AI. However, the US/NATO either flatly rejected such sensible proposals or simply refused to even discuss them. Thus, while the world is gradually slipping toward the abyss of another strategic arms race due to unchecked Western aggression, the pedophile-cannibalistic elites are militarizing nuclear trigger-happy AI programs.
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-27). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-27). Tree Spiking in Upper Middle Feather Watershed. indybay.org Loggers beware!… We have spiked before and we will spike again until logging ends.
(2026-02-27). The Truth About Roundup Herbicide. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-27). Cuba has its Rivals and Groups for the Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — Cuba now knows its rivals and groups for the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026, a competition that will feature the participation of 22 pairs distributed in four sections. | The official website of the Dominican Republic's multi-sport event announces that the Cuban pairs will compete in Groups D and B, men's (m) and women's (f), respectively, with the competition beginning on July 25 and concluding on July 29. | In addition to the Cuban teams, the men's teams from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Trin…
(2026-02-27). Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain's two-party ‚Äåpolitics. | The loss of one of Labour's safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts further pressure on Starmer to prove that he should keep his job following weeks of political turmoil and calls for him to resign.
(2026-02-27). Purim and St. Paddy Free Palestine. counterpunch.org 
The Irish/Jewish convergence of Purim and St. Patrick's Day — with pro-bonobo and Free Palestine touches — comes together in one lucky Max Collage, as I continue to try to process my deep grief for my beloved husband, Maximillian Lobkowicz di Filangieri (11/8/1943 — May 13, 2025) through an auspicious arrangement of sweet-and-spicy, memory-infused, good-vibes-triggering
(2026-02-27). Kenyan man arrested after luring 1,000 men to enter Russian army. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A man in Kenya was arrested for running a ring that facilitated the trafficking of Kenyans to the Russian army to put on the frontlines amid the war with Ukraine, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on X.Kenyan police said a man called Festus Omwamba was caught by Kenyan authorities after sending more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia.Omwamba, 33, was held in Moyale, a border town with Ethiopia, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on X yesterday.He is "believed to be a key player in (an) extensive human trafficking syndicate," the statement read.Servin…
(2026-02-27). Why ICE's Body Camera Policies Make the Videos Unlikely to Improve Accountability and Transparency. counterpunch.org 
Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in early February 2026 that agents in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras. But can body cameras on federal officials provide the transparency and accountability the
(2026-02-27). Royal Mail bosses summoned to parliament to answer for their failings. thecanary.co 
Royal Mail bosses are being called to Parliament to answer for the company's current failures. The news comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to complain about late deliveries. Of course, the news follows less than one year after the company was bought out by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The move is the latest nail […] | By
(2026-02-27). Trump's National Security Chaos: What Needs to be Done. counterpunch.org 
Earlier this week, I wrote about the dysfunction and danger associated with Donald Trump's national security policies, processes, and personnel. No one should expect the Trump administration to correct these deficiencies. It lacks the personnel, the experience, the inclination to do so. But we should nonetheless focus on what needs to be done. The most
(2026-02-27). Pakistan will give befitting response to any aggression: Zardari, PM. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said there would be no compromise on the defence of the country and that every aggression would be met with a befitting response, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. | In separate statements, they said the State of Pakistan would not compromise on its peace, stability and territorial integrity. | The president said no one should have the misconception that Pakistan would be coerced by pressure or intimidation. He said the nation and the armed forces stood "like a rock wall" to protect the integrity of the motherland and its borde…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Southeast Asia's Maritime Crossroads. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is one of the world's most strategic sea highways where global commerce passes through, strategic rivalries, and environmental risk points meet. From Malacca Strait to South China Sea, Southeast Asian seas are as vital to global economic being as they are to Southeast Asian seas' diversity for sovereignty and …
(2026-02-27). Crybaby Farage accuses Greens of cheating in Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, the Greens secured a decisive victory in the Gorton & Denton by-election. In response, Green candidate Hannah Spencer thanked the people of the area. Crybaby Nigel Farage, meanwhile, tried to paint himself as a victim of the local electorate: Straight into TRUMP MODE, blame cheating. You pathetic little sore loser. You lost because […] | By
(2026-02-27). England's thrilling win over New Zealand keeps Pakistan alive in T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive. | New Zealand would have joined England in the knockouts with a win in their final Super Eights match and they scored 159-6 after opting to bat. | England lost wickets early and looked like they would be squeezed out at 117-6, needing 43 from the last three overs. | But Ahmed and Jacks took 22 off the 18th over from Glenn Phillips to turn the match on its head. | Ahmed blasted 19 off seve…
(2026-02-27). Hollywood-style scene: Egyptian thief climbs down from 10th floor. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An Egyptian thief has performed a Hollywood-style robbery after he climbed a residential tower towards 10th floor to rob one of the houses.The incident took place in one of the residential towers in Cairo on Tuesday, Feb. 24, when one of the people reached the 10th floor to rob a house, but due to his bad luck, he was caught by residents.However, once he reached a high place, he was seen by people who attempted to catch him, so he jumped from the 10th floor to the one below and landed on the air conditioner fan, then he climbed down searching for an open window to save his life. During his dramatic sce…
(2026-02-27). Agricultural Development Agenda for BRICS. infobrics.org As India assumes leadership of BRICS, it has a rare opportunity to place agriculture firmly at the centre of the bloc's agenda. For a grouping that includes 11 countries, most of them developing economies with deep agricultural roots, this focus is not optional. It is foundational…
(2026-02-27). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-27). City Hall Rally to Save Climate Action Plan. indybay.org City's inhabitants demand strong climate leadership from Mayor Lurie…
(2026-02-27). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied for Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-27). Khamenei 'vanishes underground' as leak ties Rouhani, Zarif to succession plot. hindustantimes.com Iran's already murky power struggle has taken a darker turn with fresh claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved into a secret underground shelter, where senior officials are reportedly blindfolded before being driven to his location to ensure his hideout cannot be traced. This comes amid reports of a plot to oust Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during January's unrest. The alleged scheme, first detailed by France's Le Figaro, accused former president Hassan Rouhani and ex—foreign minister Javad Zarif of quietly trying to sideline Khamenei with the help of reformist clerics and…
(2026-02-27). Deadly Encounter: Notorious Criminal Falls in Agra. devdiscourse.com A notorious criminal with a bounty of Rs 50,000 met his end during a police encounter in Agra's Ekta area. The operation involved the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force and local police. The criminal, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, hailed from Ghaziabad's Loni area.
(2026-02-27). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-27). Thursday 3/26: Does Santa Cruz County need podcars? indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-02-27). Who controls military AI? Anthropic standoff and America's new power struggle. infobrics.org The standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon is more than a corporate dispute; it is a symptom of a deeper struggle within America's power structure. AI, rare earths, and national security are converging in ways that challenge both ethical limits and political narratives. The fallout could reshape how wars are planned and fought.
(2026-02-27). Dubai police seize bikes of youths after Ramadan stunts spark complaints. geo.tv 
This image shows e-bikes seized by Dubai Police at Kite Beach sports tracks. — X/@DubaiPoliceHQDUBAI: Dubai Police have seized several motorbikes after groups of young riders were reported performing dangerous stunts and causing disturbance in residential neighbourhoods following…
(2026-02-27). February's Financial Frenzy: Stock Market Tanks on Tech, Banking Concerns. devdiscourse.com Wall Street extended its selloff on Friday, with tech and financial shares driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq toward their largest monthly losses since March 2025. Concerns about AI, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions clouded a February that saw a significant rotation into traditional economy stocks.
(2026-02-27). Global Market Downturn Amid AI Concerns and US-Iran Tensions. devdiscourse.com Global stocks dipped on Friday as investors expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on valuations, coupled with geopolitical tensions that pushed oil prices higher. Despite Nvidia's positive earnings, worries persisted, leading to a 3.5% decline in its shares.
(2026-02-27). Trump's NATO ally draws red line against US after backing Iran, moves jets away from F-35 program. hindustantimes.com Turkey is quietly shifting onto a war footing as tensions between Iran and the United States surge, with Ankara reviewing contingency plans, drawing red lines on any foreign intervention inside Iran, and positioning itself as a regional stabiliser determined to shield its citizens and uphold Iranian sovereignty while pushing both Tehran and Washington toward de‚Äëescalation and diplomacy.
(2026-02-27). The U.S. State Department's "Road to Armageddon" ? Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca Colin Powell lied to the U.N., George Bush lied to anyone who would listen; Tony Blair concocted dossiers so dodgy they were laughable". "Would the US Administration Really Endanger the Entire Planet?"
(2026-02-27). K-P launches Dengue Action Plan 2026 ahead of peak season. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has launched the Dengue Action Plan 2026 across the province on Friday as an early measure to prevent possible outbreaks and protect public health. The plan was approved by the chief secretary of K-P, and its implementation was formally initiated in a meeting chaired by the health minister and secretary health. | The meeting reviewed the current dengue situation and emphasised strong coordination, timely reporting, and preventive steps before the peak season. Officials stated that the government is taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of outbreaks and ensu…
(2026-02-27). Iran's digital prison was built with the help of Russians. globalvoices.org 
The company in question still operates in Estonia and JordanGlobal Voices Protest in Gothenburg, Sweden on 25 January 2026 against the Islamic Republic. Crannofonix News. (2026-02-27). From decolonisation to ultra-nationalism: The political transformation of Indian cricket. links.org.au 
Sankha Subhra Biswas — Before the commercial explosion of the 1990s and the hyper-nationalist staging of the present, cricket fields often functioned as spaces of progressive expression.
(2026-02-27). Woolworths' AI Agent Rambled About Its 'Mother'. It's A Sign Of Deeper Problems With The Tech Rollout. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths' artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.Instead of sticking …
(2026-02-27). CSTO is closely following situation on Afghanistan-Pakistan border. eng.belta.by The Collective Security Treaty Organization is closely monitoring the development of the situation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, reads a commentary by the CSTO Secretariat.
(2026-02-27). The US and Israel push Iran—and the Middle East—to the brink. therealnews.com 
Urged on by Israel and neocon war hawks, President Trump has brought the US to the verge of a war with Iran, amassing more American military forces in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the disastrous ramifications such a war would have—and what options still remain to avoid it. | Guests: |
(2026-02-27). Pakistani airstrike on Kabul ammo depot triggered hours of secondary blasts. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani air strikes struck Taliban's military installations in major urban centres of Afghanistan as part of "Operation Ghazab Lil Haq" launched in response to "unprovoked and miscalculated" attacks on Pakistani border posts on Thursday. | Taliban regime officials confirmed air raids deep inside Afghanistan — as far as capital Kabul, but they would downplay their losses. Kabul residents, however, reported that they heard secondary explosions for hour that rattled homes across the Afghan capital. | Video verified by Reuters showed thick plumes of black smoke rising above Darulaman, a residential neighbou…
(2026-02-27). BVB's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown. tribune.com.pk 
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season. | After a 2-0 first-leg win the 2024 Champions League runners-up looked set for the last 16, but Dortmund unravelled midweek in Bergamo and crashed out of Europe with a calamitous 4-1 defeat. | Speaking to AFP and other media hours after returning from Italy on Thursday, Kobel said the Bayern clash may be the tonic a wounded Dortmund need. | "Obviously it's a tough situation. Sometimes it's easier sai…
(2026-02-27). Modi in Israel: Will India inherit Mid-East's enemies through Netanyahu's 'hexagon of alliance'. hindustantimes.com Is India about to cross a line it has carefully avoided for decades? As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pitching a bold new idea, a "Hexagon" alliance meant to reshape the strategic map of West Asia. But here's the real question: Can India join a bloc without sacrificing its prized strategic autonomy? For years, New Delhi has walked a diplomatic tightrope, buying weapons from Israel, oil from the Gulf, maintaining ties with Iran, working with the U.S., and still claiming independent decision-making. That balancing act has been India's superpower. So what changes…
(2026-02-27). National Bank highlights introduction of digital Belarusian ruble. eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko noted: "The use of the digital Belarusian ruble offers a number of advantages to citizens and businesses, including reduced costs for cross-border payments and the ability to use smart contracts to automate transactions."
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Cuba Kills Florida Infiltrators as Regime Change Ramps Up. consortiumnews.com The Cuban Interior Ministry detained seven others involved in the plot, including one who "had allegedly been sent from the United States to facilitate the landing and reception of the armed group." By Jake Johnson Common Dreams The Cuban government said…
(2026-02-27). Labour cling to 'only we can beat Reform' despite Green victory. thecanary.co 
Labour had a clear message in the Gorton & Denton by-election, and that message was 'only we can beat Reform'. The problem, of course, is that they didn't beat Reform. Despite this, they're still suggesting only they can can do what they just publicly did not: Despite all the evidence Labour are going to cling to […] | By
(2026-02-27). Panic in Europe over Vulnerability to America's VISA and Mastercard. globalresearch.ca Visa and Mastercard payment cards, which are based on American technology, are among the longstanding risks facing the European Union, underscoring the United States' dominance over Europe, including the United Kingdom. | "We are highly dependent on international [payment] solutions," said …
(2026-02-27). International Festival at Overture Center in Madison March 7, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, March 7: | International Festival at Overture Center | 201 State Street, Madison | 10 am — 5 pm | Saturday, March 7: | International Festival at Overture Center | 201 State Street, Madison | 10 am — 5 pm…
(2026-02-27). Bloomberg Net Zero Obituary: "Even at the peak of its popularity, net zero looked far-fetched" wattsupwiththat.com Bloomberg was until recently Net Zero's chief champion. But now it was always obvious that Net Zero ambitions were not grounded in reality.
(2026-02-27). The Right to Discriminate. progressive.org States are fighting to overturn rules meant to help trans youth.
(2026-02-27). Bezzecchi beats Marquez in practice. tribune.com.pk 
Marco Bezzecchi set a new track record to finish fastest ahead of defending world champion Marc Marquez in practice for the season-opening Thailand MotoGP on Friday. | Aprilia's Bezzecchi roared round the Buriram course in 1 min 28.526 sec to top the timesheets, 0.421 sec in front of Ducati's second-placed Marquez. | Marquez is launching his bid for a record-equalling eighth world title this weekend after dominating the competition last season. | But Bezzecchi proved he will be a force to be reckoned with in a practice session that somehow stayed mostly dry despite ominous dark clouds and rumbles of thunder.
(2026-02-27). Minsk Oblast's GRP reaches nearly Br55 bn in 2025. eng.belta.by The gross Oblastal product (GRP) of Minsk Oblast amounted to nearly Br55 billion in 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee Denis Kurlenko said commenting on the region's socio-economic performance for the past year.
(2026-02-27). Fascism and the Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-27). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."
(2026-02-27). OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank. tribune.com.pk 1721986403-0/BeFunky-collage]-(47)1721986403-0.jpg)
OpenAI said on Friday it is raising $110 billion in a blockbuster funding round that would value the ChatGPT maker at $840b, in a deal that signals the feverish pace of investment in artificial intelligence. | The funding round includes a $30b investment from SoftBank, $30b from Nvidia and $50b from Amazon, and comes ahead of the AI startup's expected mega-IPO later this year. | Big Tech companies and large tech investors such as SoftBank are racing to forge partnerships with OpenAI, which is spending heavily on data centres, betting that closer ties with the company would give them a competitive edge in the A…
(2026-02-27). Belarus, China reaffirm unfailing implementation of all agreements of two national leaders. eng.belta.by Maxim Ryzhenkov and Zhang Wenchuan exchanged opinions about topical items on the bilateral agenda and the international one. They also discussed the schedule of the contacts the leaders of the two countries are expected to have in 2026.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). From COVID Pandemic Promises to Cancer Concerns: The Alarming Evidence Emerging in 2026. globalresearch.ca In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines have become a focal point of intense debate, with growing scrutiny over their long-term safety profile, or lack thereof. | What began as a revolutionary tool hailed for ending the crisis has …
(2026-02-27). Observations from Tehran: Streets, people, missiles and the headscarf. uwidata.com By Ismet àñzàßelik Ankara correspondent of Aydƒ±nlƒ±k newspaper, from Tehran / Iran Invitation to the 47th anniversary events The 47th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution was February 11. I was invited to attend the anniversary events in Tehran. I was there from 10th to 12th February. Before leaving for Iran, I received many warnings. "The …
(2026-02-27). MTZ boosts tractor exports to Africa by over 60% in 2025. eng.belta.by The most in-demand models on the African market were the BELARUS 820 and 92S, as well as the 1025.2 and 1221T.2 in tropical configuration, based on a unified cab with a canopy frame.
(2026-02-27). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-02-27). Naomi Bethune on Anti-Black History Month? fair.org 
(2026-02-27). Tracey Emin: A Second Life Tate Modern's Must-See Retrospective Explores Trauma And Transcendence. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The most powerful art speaks of and to the emotions. It tackles trauma and cathartically helps us to cope with it. It acknowledges pain, suffering and betrayal. It goes …
(2026-02-27). Yusuf Nsibambi Explains His Political Crossing, the 2026 Elections, and the State of Uganda's Rule of Law. plusnews.ug 
When Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, walked into the weekly press conference of the Uganda Law Society's Radical New Bar, he did not come as a triumphant politician. He came as a reflective one. Recently defeated in the January presidential and parliamentary elections, and having crossed from the Forum for …
(2026-02-27). People to protest against Britain's nuclear expansion at RAF Marham. thecanary.co 
CND, along with trade unions, civil society, and faith groups, will gather at RAF Marham on Saturday, 28 February. They're protesting against Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets. And they're demanding that Keir Starmer reverses the plan to give the RAF a nuclear role for the first time in nearly 30 years. The protest […] | By
(2026-02-27). FO Talks: Are Companies Using Software to Quietly Eliminate Your Legal Rights? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Communications and Outreach officer, Roberta Campani, speaks with physicist and former Chief Algorithm Officer Bill Softky about how digital systems are reshaping modern law. Drawing on information theory and decades in Silicon Valley, Softky argues that corporations are exploiting the mechanics of information processing to "hack" legal systems. What began as a technical…
(2026-02-27). Nuclear Power Play: Russia Invites India to Join MBIR, World's Most Powerful Research Reactor 'Built to Lead for Decades'. infobrics.org Russia says its MBIR nuclear research reactor will be ready by 2028 and will be the most powerful research reactor in the world. Russian nuclear major Rosatom has invited India to cooperate in the project, calling India a long-term strategic partner…
(2026-02-27). Three Times the Cost, Causes Earthquakes—Roll on the Green Power Revolution! wattsupwiththat.com So it's OK to have earthquakes three times as powerful as from fracking, because geothermal is "good" and fracking "bad".
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Pak-Afghan 'war': How Taliban went from strategic asset against India to Pakistan's worst nightmare. hindustantimes.com Pakistan says the "cup of patience has overflowed" as it launched an "open war" against its neighbour, Afghanistan. In this episode, Ananya Dutta breaks down what really happened the night Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital and why this isn't just another border flare-up along the 2,640-kilometre Durand Line. Is this about the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan? Is the Taliban government in Kabul unable or unwilling to act? And how did a Cold War proxy battlefield morph into a neighbour v/s neighbour confrontation in 2026? History looms large. From the Soviet invasion to America's 20-year war, Afghanistan has swallowe…
(2026-02-27). Panama's Port Power Play: CK Hutchison Faces Unrest Amid U.S.-China Tensions. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Panama conducted a search of the local ports unit of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison, escalating tensions over control of two pivotal ports near the Panama Canal. This development comes amidst intensifying U.S.-China competition over global trade corridors, further straining ties between Washington and Beijing.
(2026-02-27). 84 reported killed in intensified Pakistan—Afghanistan border clashes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 84 people were reported killed as heavy fighting erupted along the Pakistan—Afghanistan border on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest escalations in recent months.Pakistan's Ministry of Defence said Afghan Taliban forces launched "unprovoked" attacks across several sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur. Islamabad stated its forces mounted an "immediate and effective response," claiming 44 Taliban fighters were killed, multiple border posts destroyed and equipment damaged.Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said two…
(2026-02-27). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-27). Pan-Africanism, Garveyism and Women's Rights. wibailoutpeople.org 
The legacies of Amy Ashwood Garvey (1897-1969) and Shirley Graham Du Bois (1896-1977) illustrate the consistency of the interrelationship between national liberation, unity and gender emancipation By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireThursday February 26, 2026African American History Month Series No. 8 Resistance to the enslavement and colonial domination over African people can be traced back …
(2026-02-27). Taliban urged to rescind decree on executions. tribune.com.pk 
A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. | The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws that also limit expression and employment. | Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said a decree signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada last month "defines several crimes and punishments that contravene Afghanistan's intern…
(2026-02-27). Green Party win points to a fairer more tolerant Britain. thecanary.co 
In the end, it wasn't even close. Hannah Spencer stormed the Gorton and Denton by-election. This is the first parliamentary by-election the Green Party has won. It won't be the last. 'Urgh, Labour' The day before the vote, a group of us from the North East were knocking on doors there. Speaking to voters who'd […] | By
(2026-02-27). Is Europe a Possessed Continent? fairobserver.com Europe finds itself submerged in a deepening crisis, financial, social and political. The media struggle in their attempts to describe it, but their failure to do so contributes to the confusion and aggravates its effects. The result appears in the astonishingly unfavorable ratings of Europe's most prominent politicians, notably in France, Germany and the United…
(2026-02-27). The Myth of the Amoral Institution. counterpunch.org 
There was an excellent article in the February 24 issue of Inside Higher Education. The article is "The Fiction of the Amoral University." The author, Brian Rosenberg, quotes John J. Mearsheimer's observation in an address he gave to students at the University of Chicago back in 1997 that Chicago, and indeed all major colleges and
(2026-02-27). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-27). Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
(2026-02-27). Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
On the morning of 27 February, the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square, London, was smeared with red paint: Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action The statue is a so-called listed sculpture and is part of a group of statues of politicians (some of the other ones […] | By
(2026-02-27). Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia. sanews.gov.za Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia | Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday. | "The medal ceremony forms part of the department's renewed effort to recognise and honour officials who have demonstrated unwavering dedication, commitment and exemplary service over extended periods," the department said in a statement. | This first cohort will honour officials with 40 years of service and above, with a total of 80 qualifying officials…
(2026-02-27). PSX volatile amid Afghanistan escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Stocks endured a volatile session on Friday as escalating tensions on the western border — marked by Pakistani airstrikes deep into Afghan territory and reports of hundreds of casualties — weighed heavily on equities, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 index down by over 3,000 points intraday before a partial recovery trimmed losses by the close. | At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) settled at 168,062, shedding 831 points or 0.49%. | "When borders get hot, markets retreat," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited. The market opened on a ne…
(2026-02-27). Dar arrives in Jeddah for OIC meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar arrived at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah on Friday to participate in the Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the OIC Executive Committee. | The session was convened to discuss recent illegal Israeli measures, including settlement expansions and attempts to impose alleged sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank. | Upon his arrival, DPM was received by OIC Assistant Secretary General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs, Samir Bakr, along with Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the OIC. The meeting is part of broader efforts by member states to coord…
(2026-02-27). Australia: Still a client state in a corporate empire. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-27). Striking Nurses From Coast to Coast Stood Up to Corporate Forces and Won. truthout.org Historic nurses' strikes on both coasts of the United States took place simultaneously within the first two months of 2026, demonstrating the power of collective bargaining and solidarity in a common struggle against monied interests. New York City's largest nurses strike ever, numbering at about 15,000 striking nurses at its peak, culminated in agreements for workers at three private… |
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Celebrate the birth of California Africana 365. indybay.org 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week | 50th Anniversary of Black History Month | Let us celebrate the birth of California Africana 365…
(2026-02-27). Ed Sheeran Caught The Train To Melbourne To Protect The Climate. But What About His Thousands Of Fans? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This week, images on social media showed global superstar Ed Sheeran alighting from the overnight train from Sydney into the decidedly utilitarian surrounds of Southern …
(2026-02-27). Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases. truthout.org In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to patients' homes to ensure they take their meds or booking hotel rooms to quarantine patients, has surged from $17,000 in 2020 to $65,000 last year. That doesn't include $13,000… |
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…
(2026-02-27). A Global Pivot: Why ASEAN, India, and Russia are Redrawing the Tourism Map in 2026>. infobrics.org Southeast Asia is no longer just waiting for travelers to return—it is actively redesigning the architecture of global travel to make it "seamless, resilient, and inclusive"
(2026-02-27). Wes Streeting seen putting FIVE people into a four-seater Fiat 500. thecanary.co 
A Canary journalist spotted Wes Streeting bundling five people into a four-seater Fiat 500 — clearly breaking the law: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) The Canary spotted the car in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, 26 February. Streeting pulled the passenger seat forward to allow three other people into the […] | By
(2026-02-27). Champions League draw delivers heavyweight match-ups. thecanary.co 
The draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League resulted in heavy-caliber confrontations, led by the renewed clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, in a confrontation that has become a constant headline for recent seasons in the continental championship, while Barcelona breathed a sigh of relief after avoiding facing defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, colliding […] | By
(2026-02-27). Banks provide Rs882.4bn in SME financing to over 300,000 borrowers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's banking sector has provided Rs882.4 billion in financing to 302,922 borrowers under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) financing initiative. | According to a press release, the development was discussed at the 15th National Coordination Committee meeting on SME development, held on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. The gathering saw participation from Saif Anjum, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Production; the CEO of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA); provincial ministry representatives, and key…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar among other Afghan cities, Taliban claims 55 soldiers killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border clashes, according to authorities of the Taliban in Afghanistan, after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and other areas, marking a major escalation between the two neighbours. | Local media reported that Afghan forces also shot down a Pakistani aircraft that allegedly entered Afghan airspace in response to the strikes. Residents in Kabul reported hearing explosions and aircraft early Friday, shortly after Taliban officials claimed their forces had taken control of military bases and positions along the disputed Durand Line. | Pakis…
(2026-02-27). Police Hunts for Thugs Who Robbed Pistol from Counter-Terrorism Officer. plusnews.ug 
The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has launched a manhunt for three suspected thugs who attacked and robbed a Counter-Terrorism (CT) police officer in the early hours of Wednesday morning along the Kasangati-Kira Road. Sergeant Stephen Ngobi was reportedly attacked at around 5: 00 am as he waited for a boda-boda to transport him to his …
(2026-02-27). Haitian TPS Holders Need You To Step Up Today! wibailoutpeople.org 
2/26/26 Dear Friends, 1. If your representative has not yet signed (see discharge petition), call the Congressional House switchboard, (202) 224-3121. Say your zip code and ask to be connected to your Representative. When you are connected, say "My name is ______, I live in (city/state/zip code). I am calling to urge Representative _______ to sign …
(2026-02-27). India court acquits Modi opponent Kejriwal in graft case. geo.tv 
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party office after India's Supreme Court gave temporary bail to the AAP national convenor in a liquor policy case, in New Delhi, India. — Reuters/FileAn Indian court acquitted the…
(2026-02-27). The Grand Illusion: The US — Europe Growth Gap. counterpunch.org 
There is a widely told story among elite pundit types that the US economy is soaring ahead, and Europe's economy is mired in stagnation. As is the case most of the time when there is an elite consensus, it is wrong. A new post by Seth Ackerman shows that the differences in growth, and especially
(2026-02-27). Iran drills on 'Al Dhafra' mock base, warning US Gulf hub is in strike zone. hindustantimes.com Iran sent a stark warning shot to Washington by staging a large-scale IRGC drill on a replica of the U.S.-run Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, turning one of the Pentagon's most important Gulf hubs into a mock target map for missiles, drones and electronic warfare. The exercise, which simulated precision strikes on runways, hardened shelters and command posts at a facility hosting the U.S. Air Force's 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and thousands of American personnel, underlined that core logistics hubs like Al Dhafra—not just symbolic sites—would be in Iran's strike envelope if a conflict erupts. Watch f…
(2026-02-27). Gold stable, silver rises in local and international markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices remained stable in both international and local markets on Friday, while silver saw a moderate increase. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce held steady at $5,178. | In Pakistan, the price of gold per tola remained unchanged at Rs 540,562, while per 10 grams it stayed at Rs 463,444. | Silver prices, however, recorded an increase. The price per tola rose by Rs 270 to reach Rs 9,474, while per 10 grams it increased by Rs 232 to Rs 8,122. | Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $5,181.18 per ounce by 0837 GMT. The metal has climbed 6.5% so far in February, bringing gains for the…
(2026-02-27). The Art of the Steal and the Privatization of the Presidency. counterpunch.org 
In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a "Golden Age." Golden for whom? For a president who lives lavishly in a taxpayer-funded mansion, jets around to weekend golf getaways at taxpayer expense, and dismisses concerns about "affordability" as fake news, life might indeed be gilded. For the rest of
(2026-02-27). Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa's green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to "build what we use and innovate what we export". | This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday. | Speaking at the University of the Witwatersrand's West Campus, Deputy President Mashatile positioned the hydrogen initiative as more than a research milestone — but a national turning point in rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity and r…
(2026-02-27). Sky News anti-Pakistan propaganda stands exposed. tribune.com.pk 
British news channel Sky News has been flagged by social media users for misreporting Afghanistan's retaliation to Pakistani airstrikes on Friday, as well as furthering propaganda against Pakistan and the armed forces. | According to Radio Pakistan, the broadcaster had falsely claimed that Afghanistan's Air Force had carried out strikes against Pakistan. | Thousands of Pakistani users reacted strongly, pointing out that Afghanistan currently does not have an operational Air Force. | üö®üö® Operation Ghazab Lil Haq/ Update 01: 20 hr 27 Feb 2026@SkyNews anti-#Pakistan f…
(2026-02-27). Gerrys clinch 14th UAE Ambassador's Cup football title. tribune.com.pk 
Gerrys emerged champions of the 14th UAE Ambassador's Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 after defeating Qatar Embassy 5-2 in a thrilling final. | The prestigious annual tournament was organized by the UAE Embassy in Pakistan in collaboration with the Pakistan Football Federation, which also provided full technical support. A total of 10 teams competed in 22 matches, showcasing competitive football and strengthening people-to-people connections among diverse communities. | In the final, Gerrys delivered a commanding performance, with Khayam Khattak scoring a hat-trick while Saqib Anwar added another goal. Mu…
(2026-02-27). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-27). "Retaliatory Propaganda" : Zelensky Tries hiding 'Flamingo' Missile Factory Destruction. globalresearch.ca During the recent Munich Security Conference, He tried to reassure his
(2026-02-27). Taliban—Pakistan border clashes escalate after deadly airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Afghan Taliban forces said they launched a large-scale retaliatory offensive against Pakistani military positions along the disputed Durand Line on Thursday, claiming to have seized multiple border posts and inflicted heavy casualties.Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said fighters captured up to 17 Pakistani border posts in areas including Kurram and North Waziristan, and killed at least 40 Pakistani soldiers. He described the assault as retaliation for what he called repeated Pakistani military provocations, including recent airstrikes inside Afghan territory that he said killed civilians and viola…
(2026-02-27). Yamuna Tragedy: Mother's Desperate Act. devdiscourse.com A woman threw her five-year-old daughter into the Yamuna River on Friday following a heated dispute with her mother. Police report that the desperate act took place in the Marka police station area of Banda district around 5 pm.
(2026-02-27). Matt Goodwin blames loss to white woman on Muslims. thecanary.co 
Matt Goodwin was Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton & Denton. As we reported, he ran a campaign which was openly antagonistic towards the Muslim community in the constituency. This wasn't surprising, of course, as his campaign team was stacked full of racists. Now that Goodwin has lost, he's blaming the Muslim voters he repeatedly […] | By
(2026-02-27). Military expert comments on global arms race future. eng.belta.by In a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel, national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko spoke about the arms race, including nuclear, and the attempts to drag the world into it.
(2026-02-27). The importance of medical signs for women's health. thecanary.co 
Medical signs are signals sent by the body when something is wrong. Unlike symptoms, which we can feel ourselves, signs are usually seen or measured by a doctor. Together, they help us understand what is happening in the body and, if necessary, start treatment in time. Medical signs are external and internal manifestations of changes […] | By
(2026-02-27). Golovchenko: Belarus' banks respond effectively to challenges despite sanctions. eng.belta.by Banks have learned to respond flexibly and effectively to challenges under sanctions, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said during a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February.
(2026-02-27). Heads Up NJ: Deathhouse Dealer PNK Group w/ Warehouse in (or near) Winslow, NJ. fightbackbetter.com Winslow NJ is already the site of a swirling controversy over possible plans to construct a regional prison facility to…
(2026-02-27). Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name | Minister Leon Schreiber has handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works, which records a Khoi-San traditional name. | This follows the latest upgrades to Home Affairs departmental IT systems. | A month ago, Schreiber was informed of a young man named, !Kh≈´boab Oedasoua Lawrence, who was unable to obtain a Smart ID reflecting his Khoi-San first name. | According to reports, his family had the same problem over 18 years ago when they were similarly unable to obtain a birth certific…
(2026-02-27). Goalkeeper grants fasting Muslims a moment of breaking the fcast in the French League. thecanary.co 
A French League match between Nantes and Le Havre showed a human moment. In the 74th minute, Nantes goalkeeper, Portuguese Anthony Lopes, fell to the ground, clutching his hamstring, in what at first glance appeared to be a routine injury requiring medical attention. Play was halted for several minutes as the medical staff rushed to […] | By
(2026-02-27). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-27). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-27). US Authorizes Embassy Staff to Evacuate Israel, Urging Them to Leave "TODAY" truthout.org The U.S. embassy in Israel told its staff on Friday to leave the country if they wish to do so, and quickly. The instruction comes as the U.S. has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran — despite reports finding that the Trump administration's accusations against the country are unsupported by U.S. intelligence. In a staff-wide email, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee instructed employees that… |
(2026-02-27). Trump's billion-dollar armada faces Iran's 'invisible killer' underwater drones in Middle East 'War'. hindustantimes.com Iran has intensified naval operations in the Persian Gulf, unveiling advanced unmanned underwater vehicles that extend its fight from the shoreline down to the seabed and directly threaten U.S. forces in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow corridor that carries nearly 20% of the world's oil. Branded by analysts as low‚Äëcost "invisible killer" drones, these Nazir‚Äëseries UUVs can loiter silently for up to 24 hours at depths of around 200 meters, exploit shallow, acoustically complex Gulf waters, and combine mine‚Äëwarfare and torpedo‚Äëattac…
(2026-02-27). Vijay Prashad: Bombs That Polish the Skulls of the Dead. consortiumnews.com With New START now expired, the United States' withdrawal from arms control treaties and its embrace of nuclear "warfighting" doctrines are raising the risk of catastrophic conflict between nuclear powers. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On Feb. 5,…
(2026-02-27). Pakistan Army to continue 'Op Ghazab Lil Haq' until 'desired results' achieved: DG ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan's ongoing 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' against Afghan Taliban is producing the desired results and continues successfully. | Pakistan has "effectively repulsed" Afghan Taliban insurgents at 53 locations along the border, inflicting heavy losses while exercising restraint to avoid civilian harm, the military's spokesperson said while addressing a media briefing on Friday. | "So far, 274 Taliban insurgents have been killed and over 400 injured," he said, adding, "Seventy-three posts along the border have been des…
(2026-02-27). Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee. sanews.gov.za Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee | Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has noted with concern the "unfortunate developments" at the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. | During the proceedings on Thursday, one of the witnesses, Paul O'Sullivan, walked out while giving evidence before the committee. | "Parliamentary committees are constitutionally mandated to conduct oversight, gather evidence, and interrogate matters of public importance in a manner that upholds the dignity, authority…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea. | The Spanish giants, record 15-time European champions, will host City in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next month before travelling to England for the return the following week. | The clubs have already played each other this season, with Pep Guardiola's City winning 2-1 in Madrid in December during the league phase, in which the Premier League club finished eighth a…
(2026-02-27). Marriyum Aurangzeb highlights NFC Award challenges at Pakistan Governance Forum. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb participated in the Pakistan Governance Forum in Islamabad on Friday, organised by the Federal Planning and Development Division, where she presented a comprehensive analysis of the objectives, challenges and current fiscal realities of the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award while emphasising the need to protect the rights of smaller provinces. | She stated that the NFC is the constitutional backbone of Pakistan's fiscal federalism and fundamentally a trust compact between the federation and the provinces, adding that it should operate as a true partnership be…
(2026-02-27). Dog Fight in New York: Rep Randy Fine's Latest Attack on American Muslims. counterpunch.org 
On February 15, Congressman Randy Fine took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend dogs and offend Muslims. Fine posted that "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." Where on earth did that come from? Fine, a Republican representing Florida's 6th Congressional District, was reacting to
(2026-02-27). Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March. portside.org Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March |
(2026-02-27). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-27). Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba. consortiumnews.com Oil shipments to Cuba have virtually stopped, writes Marjorie Cohn. Lack of electricity has led to widespread blackouts, impacting hospitals and essential services. Cuba's oil reserves could be totally depleted by March. By Marjorie Cohn Truthout The U.S. Supreme Court struck…
(2026-02-27). Bills Classifying Abortion as Homicide Fizzle; Dems Move to Fortify Shield Laws. truthout.org Some Republican lawmakers have routinely proposed criminally prosecuting women for getting abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, despite bipartisan condemnation and criticism from national anti-abortion organizations. These bills never made it to the finish line, but they keep circulating in legislatures across the country. So-called "abortion abolitionists" who… |
(2026-02-27). The Strait of Hormuz and Iran: Where Geography becomes a Weapon. juancole.com
(2026-02-27). Small Business and the Trump Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed tariffs on U.S. imports from trading partners. The main partner is China, but also nations such as Canada and Mexico. How have the Trump tariffs collected, an estimated $175 billion, or six times the amount of the unfunded Affordable Care Act enhanced premium
(2026-02-27). Golovchenko: Growing confidence in Belarusian ruble strengthens economic stability. eng.belta.by Trust in the Belarusian ruble is increasing, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said during a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February.
(2026-02-27). The Kerala Story 2: Controversy and Cinematic Journey. devdiscourse.com Producer Vipul Shah has firmly defended the film 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' following the Kerala High Court's decision to lift a suspension on its release. Shah emphasized that the film does not defame the state or its people, focusing instead on a few criminal activities involving religious conversions that span multiple states.
(2026-02-27). Selected Articles: Cuba Neutralized Armed Infiltration Attempt Tied to US Group Intending to Commit Terrorism. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-02-27). Chile Blocks Chinese Medical Ship Amid U.S. Pressure on Undersea Cable Project. devdiscourse.com Chile has barred a Chinese hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, from providing onboard medical services. The decision arrives amid heightened U.S. pressure concerning a proposed undersea cable project involving Chinese companies.
(2026-02-27). Cuba Falls again in the Pan American Men's Softball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — The Cuban men's softball team fell 5-0 to Colombia today and remained alone in last place in the Super Round of the Pan American Championship being held in the Colombian city of Montería. | The Cubans, who lost to Mexico this morning with a final score of 3-0, suffered their sixth defeat with only one win in this phase and will no longer be able to secure one of the five available spots for the first round of the World Cup, nor one of the six spots the event awarded for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima. | A three-run rally by the Colombians in the very first inning against the…
(2026-02-27). Medicina para Cuba desde Brasil. radiohc.cu El pueblo brasileño envió un primer cargamento de 1700 kilogramos de medicamentos a Cuba, recaudado por una Campaña de Solidaridad, coordinada por el Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST). | Bajo la consigna Cuba vive y resiste, desde octubre de 2025 la organización realiza el acopio de las finanzas y de los medicamentos, con el propósito de aliviar la difícil situación económica persistente en la isla caribeña causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos desde hace más de 60 años. | Así lo reconoció Messilene Gorete de la dirección nacional del sector de Internacionalismo del MST…
(2026-02-27). Política, cívica y magisterio en Félix Varela: Hacia la emancipación del pensamiento en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los albores del siglo XIX, cuando el mundo atlántico vibraba entre revoluciones, constituciones y guerras de independencia, Cuba parecía debatirse entre la reforma posible y la ruptura inevitable. En ese escenario emerge la figura de Félix Varela y Morales (1788-1853), sacerdote, filósofo y político, cuya trayectoria ha suscitado una pregunta persistente: øcambió él con el tiempo o fueron las circunstancias las que transformaron el alcance de su pensamiento?
(2026-02-27). Declaraciones del viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío. radiohc.cu En el día de ayer nuestras autoridades denunciaron un intento de infiltración con fines terroristas por parte de 10 personas, en una embarcación con matrícula del Estado de Florida, en Estados Unidos. | Desde el primer momento, y habiéndose detectado que el medio naval procedía del territorio de Estados Unidos, las autoridades cubanas han mantenido comunicación sobre este intento terrorista con sus contrapartes estadounidenses, incluyendo el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas. Está en curso un proceso investigativo dirigido a esclarecer los hechos con todo rigor. El gobierno cubano tiene disposi…
(2026-02-27). Sabor y Tradición: Dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz. cubadebate.cu Sé que en estos momentos se tiene mucha dificultad para hacer cualquier dulce, pero se pueden hacer variantes y sustituir un producto por otro. Les propongo para hoy dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz tierno o seco, tanto salada como dulce. Espero que les resulte.
(2026-02-27). Remedios a las puertas de su semana de la cultura. cubadebate.cu Del 1 al 8 de marzo, Remedios celebra su Semana de la Cultura con un programa que, más allá de la sucesión de actividades artísticas, funciona como ejercicio de reafirmación identitaria en una de las ciudades más antiguas de Cuba.
(2026-02-27). Política, cívica y magisterio en Félix Varela: Hacia la emancipación del pensamiento en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los albores del siglo XIX, cuando el mundo atlántico vibraba entre revoluciones, constituciones y guerras de independencia, Cuba parecía debatirse entre la reforma posible y la ruptura inevitable. En ese escenario emerge la figura de Félix Varela y Morales (1788-1853), sacerdote, filósofo y político, cuya trayectoria ha suscitado una pregunta persistente: øcambió él con el tiempo o fueron las circunstancias las que transformaron el alcance de su pensamiento?
(2026-02-27). En México impulsan campaña 'Un barco de petróleo en solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba'. radiohc.cu 
"De pueblo a pueblo, acabemos con el bloqueo" es la nueva iniciativa ciudadana que crece en universidades, centros de estudio, cubanos residentes y organizaciones sociales, con el propósito de defender la Revolución cubana y sus conquistas socialistas, así como impulsar una campaña nacional e internacional por un barco de petróleo para Cuba. | Durante las últimas semanas se han realizado encuentros, charlas y actividades de divulgación en diversos espacios e instituciones académicas, como la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, donde se debate la importancia de apoyar a Cuba ante las presiones del bloqueo eco…
(2026-02-27). En Colombia y Dominicana condenan agresión mercenaria contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El partido Comunes de Colombia expresó este jueves su condena enérgica ante los graves hechos ocurridos la víspera en Cuba, cuando tropas guardafronteras interceptaron una lancha con personas armadas que intentaban penetrar en el país. | La colectividad señaló que el suceso no puede considerarse como una mera acción de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos, sino que constituye una expresión de violencia resultado de los discursos de hostigamiento del gobierno norteño contra la nación antillana, arreciados en las últimas semanas.Hay una responsabilidad indirecta de Estados Unidos en estos hechos, que se suma a las…
(2026-02-27). Farmacia San Jorge: Una historia centenaria. cubadebate.cu En un basural colonial de Matanzas, investigadores descubrieron un centenar de evidencias materiales del siglo XIX, incluyendo loza europea y objetos para el consumo de tabaco. El hallazgo más significativo fue el de varios frascos medicinales pertenecientes a una farmacia decimonónica hasta entonces desconocida.
(2026-02-27). US Warned Ukraine about Terrorist Attacks in the Black Sea. globalresearch.ca It was revealed that the US formally condemned, albeit discreetly, a terrorist action committed by the Ukrainian regime.
(2026-02-27). Seizing Physical Control of China's Container Terminals": Does Panama's Constitutional Rationale Justify Taking Assets in a De Facto Expropriation? globalresearch.ca The week of February 23, 2026, marked a definitive and dramatic escalation in the long-simmering dispute over the crown jewels of Panamanian infrastructure: the container terminals of Balboa and Cristobal. In a swift and forceful action, the Panamanian government executed …
(2026-02-27). Saturday 3/7: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-27). Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. | Coach Hansi Flick has rotated between the veteran Pole and the Spaniard this season to lead the attack, but neither has fully convinced. | Former Bayern Munich great Lewandowski, 37, has declined rapidly this season as well as enduring some fitness issues, while Torres, 25, is on course for a personal record for goals but most of them came in a purple patch towards the end of last year. | The Catalan giants have obvious probl…
(2026-02-27). La tragica realtà dei mercenari brasiliani nel conflitto ucraino. strategic-culture.su Il recente omicidio di un mercenario brasiliano ha rivelato al mondo la dura realtà delle pratiche di Kiev. | Segue nostro L'
(2026-02-27). Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.
(2026-02-27). Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza. aljazeera.com President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
(2026-02-27). In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit? aljazeera.com Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
(2026-02-27). Israel's top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working. aljazeera.com The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules.
(2026-02-27). Smear Campaigns Against Gaza's Doctors. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.
(2026-02-27). UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking. aljazeera.com Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein's private jets.
(2026-02-27). Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds. aljazeera.com President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.
(2026-02-27). World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: T20 World Cup Super Eights — teams, net run-rate. aljazeera.com Pakistan must beat already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a handsome margin if they are to progress to T20 World Cup semifinal.
(2026-02-27). US tax agency broke privacy law 'approximately 42,695 times', judge says. aljazeera.com Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.
(2026-02-27). Inside Israel's airport interrogations. aljazeera.com At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
(2026-02-27). 'Index of Repression:' documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK. aljazeera.com The European Legal Support Center says it's verified nearly a thousand cases of "anti-Palestinian repression" in the UK.
(2026-02-27). Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal. aljazeera.com Netflix declined to raise its proposal to match a higher one from Paramount for Warner Bros.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Islamabad says 'open war'; jets attack Kabul. aljazeera.com Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.
(2026-02-27). Canadian PM Carney heads to India on 'significant' trip to consolidate ties. aljazeera.com Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
(2026-02-27). Why did Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show hit a nerve? aljazeera.com Bad Bunny as a case study in global relevance and diaspora power.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares 'open war' on Afghanistan following clashe. aljazeera.com Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it's in an 'open war' with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.
(2026-02-27). Second US drone laser incident this month prompts Texas airspace closure. aljazeera.com Lawmakers criticise mismanagement after El Paso airspace closure following military's anti-drone laser deployment.
(2026-02-27). Amnesty slams global impunity fueling Israel's illegal West Bank annexation measures. asiapacificreport.nz Amnesty International Amnesty International has condemned Israeli authorities over unleashing a series of unlawful measures deliberately designed to dispossess Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — including East Jerusalem — and to make the annexation of the territory an irreversible reality. These decisions since December 2025 represent an unprecedented escalation — in scale and speed…
(2026-02-27). VIDEO: Trump Wants Unimaginable Mountains of Money Moved to Military. worldbeyondwar.org Lindsay Koshgarian, director of the National Priorities Project, gave a presentation on what our tax dollars are going to support and what we can do about it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-27). World BEYOND War Annual Report 2025. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, February 27, 2026 | Here's a colorfully illustrated PDF about what we did in the year 2025 and how we did it:…
(2026-02-27). Merz visit highlights opportunities. ecns.cn On Thursday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walked into a leading Chinese robotics company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, for a tour and a robotic performance before wrapping up a two-day China visit that was both fruitful and significant.
(2026-02-27). Al-Nassr beats Al Najma 5-0 to top Saudi Pro League. ecns.cn Al-Nassr delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Najma at home, moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
(2026-02-27). Chinese technology brands demonstrate robust growth in total value: report. ecns.cn Chinese technology brands have demonstrated robust growth in total value and China has surpassed Japan for the first time to rank first globally in the perceptions of technology and innovation.
(2026-02-27). China-Germany ties in numbers: A pillar of stability in uncertain world. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-02-27). Major battery breakthrough paving way for EV upgrade. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a lithium metal battery that boasts an energy density of more than 700 watt-hours per kilogram and stable performance at extremely low temperatures.
(2026-02-27). Hong Kong's new budget to propel high-quality growth with innovation, sound financial market. ecns.cn Hong Kong will build on the solid momentum of economic expansion to nurture sci-tech innovation as a new growth impetus, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.
(2026-02-27). Consulate warns Chinese citizens against traveling to Japan following Osaka robbery incident. ecns.cn A Chinese national was robbed of a backpack containing 5 million yen (about $33,000) in cash by unidentified assailants in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward on Wednesday, with the suspect still at large, the Consulate-General of China in Osaka announced.
(2026-02-27). 75 years of diplomatic ties mark enduring friendship and shared progress: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi hailed the bilateral ties as an "ironclad friendship" defined by deep strategic trust and decades of standing together "through thick and thin." | In an interview with China News Network in Beijing, Hashmi reflected on the two countries' long-standing partnership and outlined his vision for future cooperation.
(2026-02-27). Two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar completely destroyed: China's supreme court. ecns.cn The two criminal gangs from Myanmar have been completely dismantled, the Supreme People's Court of China announced on Thursday.
(2026-02-27). Dazzling lanterns light up Guangzhou before Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Dazzling lantern displays illuminate the 2026 Lantern Festival fair on Feb. 26, 2026 at Guangzhou Cultural Park in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, attracting crowds of residents and tourists.
(2026-02-27). China retains top spot as world's largest apple producer and consumer, report says. ecns.cn China remains the world's largest producer and consumer of apples, producing over 51 million metric tons and consuming over 47 million tons each year, according to an industry report cited by media outlets.
(2026-02-27). Trump signals caution with Iran strike, but could be left with no choice if talks fail. haaretz.com Trump is hesitating about a strike, wary of a prolonged war, while U.S. generals are warning about limited munitions and logistical constraints ‚ñ The plan for Gaza's future is underway, and Israel and Hamas aren't determining anything ‚ñ The debate on the IDF's values ramps up once again…
(2026-02-27). As court battle continues, foreign journalists launch campaign urging Israel to lift Gaza access ban. haaretz.com Israel has barred foreign journalists from entering Gaza since October 7, 2023, except those embedded within the IDF. For 2 years, the FPA has appealed to the High Court without success. 'Our Palestinian colleagues in Gaza shouldn't bear that burden alone,' said one reporter…
(2026-02-27). Israel exempts U.S. immigrants with American jobs from national insurance payments. haaretz.com The exemption, beginning in contributions from January, applies to residents who are new immigrants from the U.S., have lived in Israel for fewer than five years, continue to pay U.S. Social Security, and have no other income — allowing them not to pay a double contribution…
(2026-02-27). Serbia refuses to cooperate with Israeli authorities on arrest of ex-Netanyahu party adviser. haaretz.com A senior Israeli prosecutor was sent to Serbia to seek the temporary arrest of Israel Einhorn, but a source said: 'The door was slammed in her face.' Israel Police have not officially asked Interpol to issue a red notice against Einhorn…
(2026-02-27). Israel Police, IDF clash over probe into killing of Palestinian-American teen in West Bank. haaretz.com Disagreements between the army and Israel police delayed the investigation into Nasrallah Abu Siam's death during a settler raid on his West Bank village, with the IDF ultimately determining that his death was not caused by a soldier. The identity of the shooter remains unknown…
(2026-02-27). U.S. may not be able to defeat Iran quickly, despite military buildup. haaretz.com Trump hesitates to strike, wary of a prolonged war, while U.S. generals warn of limited munitions and logistical constraints. Even with carriers, drones, and airpower deployed, uncertainty looms over whether Washington could achieve a swift, decisive victory against Tehran…
(2026-02-27). Trump: want to use military force against Iran, but sometimes you have. haaretz.com He later commented that he would not allow Iran to enrich uranium at all, adding that Tehran 'doesn't want to go quite far enough, and it's too bad.' Meanwhile, several countries recommended their citizens not to visit Israel or Iran amid mounting tensions…
(2026-02-27). was needed to make Arabs What the Israeli army did in 1948, revealed. haaretz.com Thousands of newly discovered documents now make it possible to tell the true story of Israel's expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 — and to begin to grasp its bitter implications, post-October 7…
(2026-02-27). As lackeys award Modi a fake medal, PM extends his bid to control the media. haaretz.com Speaker Amir Ohana made up the Medal of the Knesset and hung it around the Indian prime minister's neck ‚ñ The process for selling Channel 13 — and its news division — is looking like the latest corruption case that should be investigated by the police ‚ñ Netanyahu makes clear he's not fussed by the murders in the Arab community ‚ñ If only Israel treated Braverman like Mandelson…
(2026-02-27). Inside the Israel crisis: From crown jewel to an institution on the brink. haaretz.com Declining attendance and donations, cuts in exhibition funding, a tarnished reputation and a board chairman, Isaac Molho — Netanyahu's former diplomatic adviser — who has served for 25 years with little oversight. The Israel Museum has become a microcosm of the state's mismanagement…
(2026-02-27). Ben-Gvir presses Israel Police for mass criminal restriction orders despite lack of intel. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir dismissed the concern voiced by Israel Police's intelligence chief, who said ordering '400-500' restriction orders by law requires current information on a person's concrete level of danger. These orders permit police to issue a range of restrictive measures…
(2026-02-27). A Small Change in Egypt's Tax Code, A Big Opportunity for Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk past a campaign poster of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a market in Cairo ahead of the presidential election, December 7, 2023. | © 2023 Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-27). Japan Should Adopt Regulation to Counter Uyghur Forced Labor. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Japanese lawmakers and Uyghur activists attend a Japan Uyghur Association event in Tokyo to address Chinese government's atrocity crimes in Xinjiang, February 25, 2026. | © 2026 Teppei Kasai/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-02-27). UN Experts Rebut Olympics Sex Testing Plan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry speaks at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, June 25, 2025. | © 2025 Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Photo…
(2026-02-27). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-27). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-27). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-27). Stolen Gulu Hospital vehicle sold for Shs45 million in Kenya. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An employee of the USAID Uganda Health Activity (USAID-UHA) has allegedly confessed to stealing and selling a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for 45 million shillings. The suspect, a 40-year-old male Ugandan, was arrested over the weekend in Gulu City after he reportedly returned from Karenga District. …
(2026-02-27). Uganda Breweries launches flavoured rum, Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon splash. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Party vibes and flavour-forward energy filled the grounds of Uganda Breweries Limited on Thursday evening as the company unveiled its latest innovation, Captain Morgan Muck Pit— Melon Splash, a new flavoured rum positioned for Uganda's evolving nightlife and at-home drinking culture. Speaking at the launch, Wyclef Turinawe, the Innovation Project Manager at UBL, said the new …
(2026-02-27). AGOA extension brings relief, yet policy uncertainty clouds U.S.-Africa trade future. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | The United States earlier this month announced the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the end of 2026, bringing relief to African countries seeking to expand their exports to the global market. But that optimism quickly faded as uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy prompted exporters to hold …
(2026-02-27). EACOP hands over Nyamasoga-Katooke road. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga — KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme. This initiative aimed to enhance community livelihoods and improve local infrastructure, improve trade, and support everyday activities within areas along the pipeline …
(2026-02-27). Spiro secures $50million to accelerate Africa's electric mobility expansion. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro, Africa's largest electric mobility company and a pioneer in battery-swapping infrastructure, has raised $50 million in debt financing to accelerate the expansion of its clean transport network across the continent. The funding round was backed by African Export- Import Bank, Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund, reinforcing investor …
(2026-02-27). Union, Spiro launch "Zuukuka" campaign to push electric boda bodas and clean air agenda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union on Thursday partnered with Spiro to launch a nationwide clean air campaign dubbed "Zuukuka — Make the Smart Move," aimed at accelerating the transition from petrol-powered motorcycles to electric boda bodas in Kampala. The campaign was launched at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo against growing concern over air pollution in the …
(2026-02-27). Historic day as Tororo marks 100th birthday of Kwar Adhola. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 100th birthday celebrations of the cultural leader of the Jopadhola, His Royal Highness the Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor, will climax on Saturday with a grand event at Elgon View Primary School grounds. President Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni is expected to be the chief guest at the centennial …
(2026-02-27). MABIRIZI: Prison cannot stop my activism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal activist Male Mabirizi Hassan Kiwanuka has said his imprisonment is not going to cow him to stop advocating for a better-run judiciary and country at large. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network at Luzira Prison, where he was remanded following his arrest three weeks ago, Mabirizi said that although he …
(2026-02-27). Inside Israel's Missile Shield: The Multi-Layered Defence Built to Counter Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu As tensions between Israel and Iran periodically escalate, Israel has developed one of the world's most sophisticated multi-layered air defence networks to counter ballistic missiles, drones, rockets, and cruise missiles. The system is designed to intercept threats at different ranges and altitudes, creating overlapping layers of protection against attacks from state actors and non-state groups. …
(2026-02-27). UK Reviews RAF Flight Records as Epstein Probe Deepens. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain's Ministry of Defence has ordered a review of military flight records after documents appeared to show aircraft linked to Jeffrey Epstein landed at Royal Air force bases, including RAF Marham in eastern England and RAF Northolt near London. The move comes as British police examine whether Epstein trafficked women through UK airports as part …
(2026-02-27). Central Banks Under Fire: Fighting Political Pressure Without Losing Credibility. moderndiplomacy.eu Across advanced and emerging economies, central bankers are confronting an increasingly assertive political class. Populist leaders and fiscally strained governments are pressing for lower interest rates, easier financing and, in some cases, greater influence over monetary authorities themselves. The response from central banks has been firm but not without risk. In defending their independence, they …
(2026-02-27). Why Washington Is Wary of Merz's Diplomatic Overture to Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu German Chancellor "Friedrich Merz" paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President "Xi Jinping" in Beijing. This was his first visit to China since taking office. The visit aimed primarily to "reset" relations between Berlin and Beijing and open a new chapter of equitable economic cooperation. This visit came at …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Could Ease Debt Pressures, But Won't Solve Fiscal Crises. moderndiplomacy.eu Economists are cautiously optimistic that advances in artificial intelligence could boost productivity across major economies, potentially helping governments manage soaring debt. Debt levels in most rich nations already exceed 100% of GDP and are projected to rise further due to ageing populations, higher defence spending, climate commitments, and rising interest payments. U.S. policymakers, in particular, …
(2026-02-27). From Ally to Adversary: Why Pakistan Struck the Afghan Taliban. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Pakistan was the Afghan Taliban's closest supporter. Islamabad helped the Taliban rise in the early 1990s, seeking "strategic depth" in its rivalry with India. Pakistan welcomed the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with then-Prime Minister Imran Khan describing it as Afghans "breaking the shackles of slavery." However, the alliance soon frayed. Islamabad …
(2026-02-27). Golden Age? Most Americans Reject Trump's Claims of Booming Economy, Poll Finds. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as "roaring" and declared inflation "defeated" since returning to office in January 2025. In his recent State of the Union address, he called it "the golden age of America," claiming unprecedented economic prosperity. However, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that most Americans across party lines do …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Won't Magically Fix the Debt Problem Facing Major Economies. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence could deliver the productivity surge policymakers have been hoping for since the global financial crisis. But even if it does, economists caution that faster growth will not be enough to solve the mounting debt burdens weighing on advanced economies. Public debt already exceeds 100% of GDP across most rich nations and is projected …
(2026-02-27). Carney Heads to India in Bid to Recast Canada as a 'Middle Power' Trade Hub. moderndiplomacy.eu Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on his first official visit to India seeking to reset strained relations and advance an ambitious trade agenda designed to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States. The visit marks a significant recalibration in Ottawa's foreign policy. After years of diplomatic friction under Justin Trudeau, Carney is …
(2026-02-27). At least six killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza police sites. newarab.com 
At least six people were killed by Israeli strikes targeting two Four people were killed in a strike on a police checkpoint in the Al-Maslakh area southwest of Khan Younis, sources at the Nasser Medical Complex said. | At least two more people were killed and another seriously injured in a strike on a police checkpoint north of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. | Israel has regularly launched deadly attacks on the Gaza Strip ever…
(2026-02-27). Why are major malls opening up amid Gaza's rubbles. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Israel seeks 'permanent demographic change' to West Bank, Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Time to boycott the World Cup, the most bloodstained in history. newarab.com 
Abubaker Abed is a Palestinian journalist, writer, and translator from Deir al-Balah Refugee Camp in Gaza, interested in sports and languages. | Follow him on X: Have questions or comments? Email us at: editorial-english@newarab.com…
(2026-02-27). Royal Albert Hall to honour women of Arabic music's Golden Era. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Crackdown on Morocco's Gen Z protest reaches disapora. newarab.com 
Despite the suppression of On 12 February, Zineb Kharroubi, a 28-year-old activist based in France who became a recognisable figure within the movement, was taken into custody upon landing at Marrakech airport.
(2026-02-27). Egypt man held after driving jeep with Israeli flag into crowd. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Unpacking Complaint No. 713317 with Yasser Shafiey. newarab.com 
Initially trained as a jewellery designer before transitioning to cinema, After graduating from the Faculty of Applied Arts in 2006, he studied at the Academy of Arts and the Jesuit Cinema School in Cairo, where he began writing and directing short films that quietly tested the limits of narrative and absurdity. | Works such as The Dream of a Scene, Intense Practice to…
(2026-02-27). New poll show US sympathies shift in Israel Palestinian conflict. newarab.com 
That shift accelerated during Now, their support is abo…
(2026-02-27). Kuwait mulls new taxes to lower budget deficit. newarab.com 
The widening budget deficit in Spending on government salaries and commodity subsidies accounts for a large share of oil revenues, putting pressure on the government to realign priorities amid oil price volatility. This dynamic opens the door to new taxes and adjustments to public services, such as education and health care, to ensure the sustainability of the economic model. | The draft budget for the 2025—2026 fiscal year forecasts an 11.9% increase in the d…
(2026-02-27). Awkward scenes as Modi visit to Israel ends in protocol row. newarab.com 
Indian Prime Minister According to Israeli news site YNet, Indian officials had expected "sensitive talks" to take place during the dinner and wer…
(2026-02-27). Jordan's Islamic Action Front rejects order to change party name. newarab.com 
Jordan's In a statement on Thursday, the IEC said the party violates Article 5 of the Political Parties Law by using a name that implies a Secretary-General Wael al-Saqqa rejected the allegation, saying the party's membership is open…
(2026-02-27). Civilian death toll in Sudan war more than doubled in 2025: UN. newarab.com 
Killings of Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a conflict between the army and the
(2026-02-27). Algeria archbishop welcomes pope visit as 'dream come true'. newarab.com 
The trip will mark the first time a head of the "This dream of a pope visiting Algeria… has come true!" Jean-Paul Vesc…
(2026-02-27). Kataeb Hezbollah tells fighters to prepare for long Iran-US war. newarab.com 
A powerful Iran-backed Iraqi armed group told its fighters to prepare for the scenario of a long war in neighbouring
(2026-02-27). Morocco's Socialist Union embraces Polisario members. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Lebanon's IMEC bid sparks fears of indirect Israel normalisation. newarab.com 
President Joseph Aoun
(2026-02-27). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). 'Going it alone' approach will leave one person holding the Iran bag. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker Going it alone is fine for some pursuits — flying solo,
(2026-02-27). Fact Check: Is the "China Nuclear Threat" Real or Political Theater? thinktank.pk This article claims that recent U.S. statements alleging a Chinese nuclear threat — including accusations of a purported nuclear test in 2020 — are politically motivated and not based on solid evidence. The editorial frames Washington's rhetoric as a distraction, a "show," and an attempt to justify U.S. policy shifts (such as potentially resuming nuclear …
(2026-02-27). Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship. whyy.org Former President "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong," the former Democratic president said in an opening statement he shared on social media at the outset of the deposition. | The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, marks the first time a former president has been co…
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). 'We are culture': How immigrant communities in Philadelphia are cultivating identity and creativity through dance. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Growing up, Sharis Luna-Cruz wasn't always connected with the cultural traditions of Mexico, her parents' home country. | The 16-year-old said her Spanish "wasn't great," and she identified as American more than anything else, because she was born in Pennsylvania. | But that changed at age 14, when Luna-Cruz started taking classes with
(2026-02-27). Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions. whyy.org For decades, there was a standard warning in the field of zoology: Never anthropomorphize the animals you study. But in recent years, that attitude has started to change — and, with it, our understanding of animal sentience. On this episode, we explore what researchers are learning about the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to empathy in baboons.
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Families in Sussex County, Delaware, navigating addiction will soon have a new place to turn for support. | Founded in 2011 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania,
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 gets rooted down this weekend. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was thinking about America's 250th birthday when it devised the theme of the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Many of the show's designers gave a personal interpretation, rather than a national idea of American roots. | "I think a good theme functions both at tha…
(2026-02-27). Australia: Police confiscate anti-genocide placard at Ramadan festival in Lakemba. wsws.org The police theft of a placard featuring the face of Israeli war criminal Netanyahu and the caption "wanted" was a provocation that would have been approved at high levels of the NSW government and police command.
(2026-02-27). Trump poised to launch criminal war on Iran behind smokescreen of talks. wsws.org Having amassed vast military power in the Middle East spearheaded by two aircraft carrier strike groups and scores of warplanes, US imperialism is locked and loaded to unleash a criminal war on Iran in the coming days, if not hours.
(2026-02-27). Drop Site investigation reveals Israeli surveillance and security system installed at Epstein-controlled Manhattan apartment building. wsws.org Drop Site News reports that newly disclosed documents show the Israeli government installed a security system at a Manhattan apartment building controlled by Jeffrey Epstein — a property that court filings, sworn depositions and police reports identify as housing underage girls and alleged co-conspirators in his sex trafficking operation.
(2026-02-27). SAG-AFTRA negotiations begin: What are the issues facing actors and other industry workers? wsws.org The conditions today are even more tense and fraught than those that led to a 118-day strike in 2023.
(2026-02-27). Lorain County Jobs and Family Service workers entering second week of strike. wsws.org The 140 social service workers, members of the UAW, walked out February 18 for better wages and benefits as Democrats and Republicans make massive cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). Australian government plans "tough" austerity budget. wsws.org Albanese's ministers are seeking to satisfy a drumbeat of demands by the corporate ruling class for much sharper cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). UCLA, Los Angeles schools chief targeted by Trump administration. wsws.org Together, they constitute an extraordinary and coordinated intervention by Trump, aimed at intimidating opposition and reasserting state authority amid a rapidly intensifying class struggle.
(2026-02-27). From wellness grifter to surgeon general: Trump nominates anti-science quack Casey Means. wsws.org The Senate committee hearing laid bare the anti-science agenda driving the Trump-Kennedy assault on public health, while Democrats offered only performative opposition.
(2026-02-27). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for rank-and-file slate as delegate elections begin. wsws.org Elections are currently taking place at UAW locals for delegates to the Constitutional Convention schedule for June 15-18 in Detroit.
(2026-02-27). Trump backers prepare executive order to seize control of US midterm elections. wsws.org The fascist president has threatened to issue such an order if Congress fails to pass legislation aimed at suppressing turnout by anti-Trump voters in November.