(2026-02-14). Not Arabs, this time USA betrayed by NATO ally on Iran; pro-Israel talks agenda sabotaged? | Nuclear. hindustantimes.com Turkey openly sides with Iran over missile talks, warning that forcing Tehran's missile program into nuclear negotiations could trigger "another war." As Fidan signals growing distance from Washington, regional powers like Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar push de‚Äëescalation while refusing to host any U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran.
(2026-02-14). Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival over Gaza war. newarab.com 
Award-winning Indian writer Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked and disgusted" by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a press conference on Thursday. | Roy, whose novel The God of Small Things won the 1997 Booker Prize, had been announced as a festiva…
(2026-02-14). UN Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese: A Noble Woman. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories and two Gaza Doctors, Dr. Hassam Abu Safiya and Dr. Sara Al-Saqqa, have been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Nearly 300 qualified proposers from 33 countries signed the petition, including countries from the West and the Global South. | More than anyone today, they deserve this prestigious peace prize for laboring with inestimable integrity and courage to gain a Palestinian-led peace in Gaza and the West Bank amidst a genocide perpetrated by Israel. For Al…
(2026-02-14). German Parliament President Klà∂ckner "embedded" in Gaza: Berlin endorses Israel's genocide. wsws.org Berlin has provided political cover and actively supported with arms deliveries the genocide that has turned the Gaza Strip into a wasteland and cost the lives of well over 70,000 people. Now Klà∂ckner has openly declared her solidarity with the fascist Netanyahu regime and travelled to the scene of the crime.
(2026-02-14). Outgoing UNRWA chief warns of black if U.S. renew funding. haaretz.com Philippe Lazzarini said his organization does not foresee any more cuts in the immediate term and urged Gulf Arab countries to increase their financial support…
(2026-02-14). German Parliament President Klà∂ckner "embedded" in Gaza: Berlin endorses Israel's genocide. wsws.org Berlin has provided political cover and actively supported with arms deliveries the genocide that has turned the Gaza Strip into a wasteland and cost the lives of well over 70,000 people. Now Klà∂ckner has openly declared her solidarity with the fascist Netanyahu regime and travelled to the scene of the crime.
(2026-02-14). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/20: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp220…
(2026-02-14). Indian writer Arundhati Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row. tribune.com.pk 
Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin International Film Festival after jury president Wim Wenders said cinema should "stay out of politics" when asked about Gaza. | Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked and disgusted" by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a press conference Thursday. | Roy, whose novel The God of Small Things won the 1997 Booker Prize, had been announced as a festival guest to present a restored version of the 1989 film In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, in whic…
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-14). Indian author Arundhati Roy quits Berlinale after 'stay out of politics' Gaza comments. scmp.com Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy has said she is withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders' comments that cinema should "stay out of politics" when asked about Gaza. | Roy said in a statement on Friday that she was "shocked and disgusted" by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a press conference the day before.
(2026-02-14). Arundhati Roy 'shocked' by jury's Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival. aljazeera.com Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-14). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.
(2026-02-14). Ex-Israeli PM apologizes for Epstein ties, denies seeing or joining any abuse. hindustantimes.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included regular correspondence, multiple visits to the disgraced financier's Manhattan apartment and one to his private island. The former Israeli leader has not been implicated in Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and faces no accusations of wrongdoing. In an exclusive interview with Israel's Channel 12 on Thursday, he said, "I have never, in all the 15 years that I have known him, have not seen any inappropriate event, any improper behavior. Clearly, I also did not partic…
(2026-02-14). 'Possibility of homicide': Pathologist calls for fresh probe into Jeffrey Epstein's death. geo.tv 
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image from the US Justice Department's file of Epstein, released by the House Oversight Committee Democrats Washington, DC, US on December 18, 2025. — ReutersA prominent pathologist who observed Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy has demanded a fresh…
(2026-02-14). Epstein's Name Reappears in the Bitcoin Origin Puzzle. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – New rumors going around online have tried once more to connect Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted financier, to the creation of Bitcoin. The theory, which pops up on social media from time to time, says that Epstein and the mysterious founder of Bitcoin, who goes by the name Satoshi Nakamoto, are linked.But major news organizations have looked into these claims and found no proof to back them up.Previous investigations into Bitcoin's origins by Reuters and The New York Times have shown that there has been a lot of interest in early developer emails, cryptography mailing lists, and open-source repositories re…
(2026-02-14). UK's Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress. aljazeera.com US lawmakers say Mandelson holds 'critical information' about Epstein's operations and have requested cooperation.
(2026-02-14). Epstein files rock Columbia as two officials are fired. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Columbia University fired two administrators after it came to light that the girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein got into one of their classes through what the school said were "unusual procedures."As part of a larger release by the U.S. Department of Justice, new documents linked to Epstein showed internal communications that made people question the honesty of the admissions process. This led to the action.The university said in a statement that the emails showed exchanges that did not meet its standards for fairness and honesty in admissions decisions.Reversal of Admission Bring…
(2026-02-14). Donald Trump hails Venezuela raid troops, jokes with families at Fort Bragg. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump honored members of the special forces who stormed into Venezuela last month and whisked away Nicolás Maduro, the leader of the South American country, to face drug smuggling charges in the United States. Trump spoke at Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world by population. The president was up for a bit of joshing in a speech to military families at Fort Bragg in North Carolina ⚪ though it wasn't quite clear how his jokes landed. Watch for more…
(2026-02-14). Saudi king replaces investment minister in Vision 2030 reset. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has reshuffled the kingdom's investment leadership as Riyadh recalibrates its ambitious Vision 2030 reform program.In a royal decree issued on Thursday, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih was relieved of his duties as Minister of Investment and reassigned as Minister of State and member of the Council of Ministers. Fahd bin Abduljalil bin Ali Al-Saif was appointed as the new investment minister.The decree formed part of a broader round of appointments that included a new Public Prosecutor, changes in judicial and advisory posts, and the naming of governors for several…
(2026-02-14). Beijing warns US over CIA video seeking to recruit disaffected Chinese nationals. hindustantimes.com China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian issued a sharp warning to the US on Friday, after the CIA released a Mandarin-language video allegedly seeking to recruit Chinese nationals. "China will take all necessary measures to resolutely combat the infiltration and subversive activities of anti-China forces abroad. The schemes of anti-China forces will not succeed," Lin remarked. On Thursday, the CIA released a Mandarin-language video appealing to Chinese officials dissatisfied with 'government corruption' and seeking a 'brighter future', while describing authorities under President Xi Jinping as '
(2026-02-14). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com JEE Main 2026 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the new result date of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
(2026-02-14). This Valentine's Day, chocolate comes with new risks. aljazeera.com Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.
(2026-02-14). Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-14). How police chief changed his tune on in Arab communities. haaretz.com Amid a surge in homicides since the start of the year Police Commissioner Danny Levi made an unusual statement this week, arguing claiming that various factors are hampering the force's ability to tackle violence in Arab society. His assertions, however, are at odds with the facts…
(2026-02-14). Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to retired senior officials. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have visited or entrusted others to visit retired senior officials to extend greetings ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17 this year.
(2026-02-14). AFC Cup: With Ronaldo rested, Al-Nassr defeats FK Arkadag 1-0. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al-Nassr FC Wednesday February 11, 2026 defeated FK Arkadag in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage (ACL Two Round of 16).
(2026-02-14). UAE 'surpassing Hong Kong', challenging Singapore for global trade crown. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates is rapidly eclipsing Hong Kong and emerging as a credible rival to Singapore as Asia's most dynamic trading hub, thanks to an ambitious post-pandemic campaign of economic diplomacy. | Defying global headwinds from war and instability across its own region, the UAE's non-oil trade almost doubled between 2021 and 2025 to reach 3.8 trillion dirhams (US$1.03 trillion), Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced on January 31.
(2026-02-14). Northern Irish police caution Palestine Action activist, despite High Court victory. thecanary.co 
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Friday morning detained and cautioned a pro-Palestine activist under anti-terror law. This happened despite a judicial review that very morning ruling the group's ban is unlawful. Máire Mhic an Fhailí was held by police for around 30 minutes at Laganside Courts in Belfast. This was for wearing […] | By
(2026-02-14). Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections. aljazeera.com The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.
(2026-02-14). Student's killing sparks protest at university. tribune.com.pk 
Examinations at Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) were abruptly cancelled after protests erupted over the killing of student leader Abdullah Khan at the university's main gate two days earlier. | According to reports, examination papers had already been distributed in several halls when the administration announced their cancellation. Invigilators subsequently collected the papers from students. | The decision followed large-scale demonstrations by students who gathered at the main gate, chanting slogans against the police and the university administration. The university later declared it…
(2026-02-14). Two US aircraft carriers now set to operate in Middle East waters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US is getting ready to send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. Officials say this is to make the military more ready as tensions rise in the area. The New York Times reported that U.S. sources confirmed that the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the warships that go with it will be sent to the area. The ship will likely join the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already working in the Gulf. The move would put two U.S. carrier strike groups in the same area, which would make Washington's naval force in the Middle East much stronger. Analysts see the move as a warning and a…
(2026-02-14). Second marriage without consent makes husband liable for full dower, LHC rules. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a husband who contracts another marriage without the permission of his first wife is immediately liable to pay her full dower (haq mehr), along with maintenance and dowry-related payments, in a landmark decision aimed at protecting women's financial rights and curbing arbitrary marriages. | Justice Abid Hussain Chatha issued an eight-page verdict on a petition filed by Mehnaaz Saleem, modifying lower court rulings. The court ordered the husband to pay Rs1 million as dower, Rs15,000 monthly maintenance until the effective date of divorce, with a 10% annual increase from 2021…
(2026-02-14). US paid US$35 million to deport 300 to remote islands, African nations. scmp.com The Trump administration spent more than US$35 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries they had no connection to, doling out millions of dollars in lump sum transfers to foreign governments without a system to track how the money was used, according to a report released on Friday. | The figures from Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats average out to a cost of roughly US$116,666 per person deported. In Rwanda, which received seven deportees, the total cost reached about US$1.1…
(2026-02-14). IHC petition seeks Imran Khan sentence suspension, bail on medical grounds. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-14). Opposition sit-in enters day two, vows to continue until Imran shifted for eye care. tribune.com.pk 
The Tehreek-e-Tahfuz-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) protest sit-in outside Parliament over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan's deteriorating health entered its second day on Saturday, with leaders vowing to continue until he is transferred to Shifa International Hospital for urgent eye treatment. | At Parliament House, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan maintained their sit-in that began after Friday prayers, while K-P CM Sohail Afridi and other PTI leaders continued their separate protest at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House. Heavy police contingents remained deployed at bot…
(2026-02-14). Imminent War on Iran: The Supreme Crime. indybay.org The power to refuse support for a criminal war of aggression belongs to the people. It is our duty and moral obligation.
(2026-02-14). Wednesday 3/4: Intersections of Climate Change: Fire, Settlements, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-14). Millions of Indian workers join one-day protest strike against Modi's class war assault. wsws.org Thursday's action was a further indication of the mass social anger against Modi's far-right, Hindu supremacist government and the state of Indian society more generally.
(2026-02-14). Son of last shah urges international intervention in Iran. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-14). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-14). Liberal leadership spill underscores Australian political crisis. wsws.org Angus Taylor's installation to head the Liberals highlights the deepening breakup of the parliamentary establishment as a whole.
(2026-02-14). Congress impasse set to trigger US shutdown. tribune.com.pk 
A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement threatens to ensnare the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown beginning Saturday, following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis. | "For weeks, we've been pushing commonsense reforms," Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Republican-controlled Senate, said ahead of a partial shutdown that would go into effect after midnight on Friday night. | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt put the blame on the opposition telling Fox News that "Democrats are barreling our government towards another shutdown for…
(2026-02-14). Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote. aljazeera.com Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
(2026-02-14). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-14). WATCH: The World This Week w/Ray McGovern. consortiumnews.com Former C.I.A. Russia analyst Ray McGovern joins Episode 5 of The World This Week to discuss the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. Saturday 8 p.m. EST. The World This Week discusses the Ukraine War and the Middle East…
(2026-02-14). Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia starts issuing Haj Visa from today. ummid.com The Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry has started from today i.e. Sunday February 08, 2026 issuing Hajj Visa for the ritual year 2026 or 1447AH.
(2026-02-14). Jin Boyang bids emotional Olympic farewell with 17th-place finish. ecns.cn Chinese figure skater Jin Boyang performs his free-skate program at Milano-Cortina 2026, his third Winter Olympics. Jin finished 17th overall with a total score of 229.08 points at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Friday.
(2026-02-14). KIKUUBE: 1,500 teenage mothers get chance to return to school. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1,500 teenage mothers in Kikuube District now have a renewed opportunity to return to school following a four-year education initiative launched by the district education department with support from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The programme aims to reintegrate adolescent mothers who dropped out of secondary school …
(2026-02-14). China, U.S. agree to strengthen dialogue, cooperation in various fields. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio here Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with both sides agreeing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in various fields and promote the stable development of China-U.S.
(2026-02-14). Australian filmmaker James Ricketson speaks with WSWS about police violence at Sydney Town Hall. wsws.org "My jailing on bogus spying charges in Cambodia in 2017 was to intimidate and silence other journalists. The police violence in Sydney on Monday was intended to terrify people about going to future demonstrations."
(2026-02-14). US unclear on UNRWA future, jettisoning would leave black hole. newarab.com 
(2026-02-14). President Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico could open air bridge to send aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Friday that Mexico could open an air bridge, if Cuba requests it, through which other countries could deliver aid to the Caribbean nation. | "If Cuba requests it, those conditions would be met, of course," the president asserted in response to a question about this possibility during her usual press conference, in a context marked by the tightening of the United States blockade against the island. | The Mexican president also noted that flights are not canceled. Aircraft "can come to Mexico (to load jet fuel). In fact, flights by Mexican airlines to Cuba are not closed, becau…
(2026-02-14). Petrol, diesel prices likely to increase from February 16. tribune.com.pk 
Petroleum product prices are expected to increase by up to Rs6.55 per litre from February 16. | Sources said the price of petrol may rise by Rs4.39 per litre, while high-speed diesel is likely to see an increase of Rs5.40 per litre. | Kerosene oil may go up by Rs4 per litre, and light diesel oil is expected to increase by Rs6.55 per litre. | The working on revised petroleum prices has been completed, sources added. | The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will forward a summary regarding the proposed price adjustment to the Petroleum Division. | After approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Petro…
(2026-02-14). Brown Berets say no ICE in Aztlan. workers.org 
Houston With signs, drums and bull horns, the Brown Berets of Southeast Texas took part in a national day of action on Feb. 7 demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Out of Aztlan. Aztlan is a term used by Chicano activists for the land in the Southwest part of the . . . |
(2026-02-14). Rohit Pawar smells conspiracy in Ajit Pawar plane crash. ummid.com Rohit Pawar, MLA and NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader, said Ajit Pawar's plane crash on January 28, 2026 was not an accident and could be a conspiracy.
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh's BNP celebrates landslide. tribune.com.pk 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated a landslide victory on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. | Election Commission figures said the BNP alliance had won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Islamist-led Jamaat-e-Islami alliance — which said earlier it had "serious questions about the integrity of the results process". | Rahman told AFP two days before polling he was "confident" that his party — crushed during the autocratic 15-year rule of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina — would regain power i…
(2026-02-14). US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers. aljazeera.com Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.
(2026-02-14). Netanyahu unethical, Sara kleptomaniac: Israeli PM's Ex-Security Chief. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has never been ethical whereas Sara Netanyahu is kleptomaniac, Israeli Prime Minister's Former Security Chief Ami Dror has claimed.
(2026-02-14). Macron says 'Europe must rearm, become geopolitical power' at Munich forum. hindustantimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron said that "Europe has to become a geopolitical power" when he spoke at the Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of top global security figures, including many European leaders and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Europe is rearming but we must now go beyond," he told the conference on Friday. "Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power. It was not part of our DNA." The French president, who emphasized the priority of supporting Ukraine and called for greater regulation of social media, also stressed the importance of respect. Watch for details…
(2026-02-14). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-14). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-14). US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations. newarab.com 
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/27: Seaside: Whistlemania! Workshop. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-14). Read Full: India, US Trade Deal Joint Statement. ummid.com India and the United States early Saturday February 7, 2026 morning released a Joint Statement giving the detailed framework of the trade deal the two countries intend to sign.
(2026-02-14). Missing woman reunited with family. tribune.com.pk 
The Sadiqabad police successfully traced a missing elderly woman and reunited her with her family, a Rawalpindi police spokesperson said on Friday. | City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani had taken notice of the case and directed that the woman be located as quickly as possible. | Following the report of her disappearance, the police immediately registered a case and launched an investigation. | The operation utilised wireless control information, Safe City cameras, modern technology and human intelligence, the spokesman added.
(2026-02-14). US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said in a social media post that it had struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people, the latest such incident in recent months. | President Donald Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area. | The military said in a post on X that the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations". | Reuters could not immediately verify the information. | Read: US moving second carrier to ME as Iran tensions build | Earlier, Pentagon was sending an aircraft carrier from the Caribbean to the Middle East, US officials said…
(2026-02-14). China urges restoration of stable global semiconductor supply chain. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday urged efforts to restore the smooth, stable operation of the global semiconductor supply chain, after a Dutch court announced a ruling related to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.
(2026-02-14). ICE fuels massive rise in U.S. carceral system. workers.org 
With an average of over 2 million people imprisoned at any time, the United States has notoriously had the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world over a long period. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, around $182 billion is spent annually to cage around 1% of . . . |
(2026-02-14). Technical institutions to absorb over 65,700 P7 leavers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 65,700 Primary Seven leavers from the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) cohort are projected to enroll in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions this year, as competition for secondary school placements remains intense. Mary Frances Atima, the Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Sports, …
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-14). Long March 10's booster retrieved from sea for 1st time. ecns.cn The first stage of the Long March 10 carrier rocket is fished out and retrieved from the sea on Friday, marking China's completion of its first-ever rocket first-stage booster maritime salvage and recovery mission.
(2026-02-14). China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. ecns.cn China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026, CCTV reported on Saturday.
(2026-02-14). Capital gains tax reform is necessary. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-14). Doctors protest filming in hospitals, cite rising risk of violence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doctors are raising concerns over the growing practice of filming inside health facilities, warning that it not only exposes them to the risk of violence but also subjects them to public condemnation for circumstances beyond their control. Their reaction follows a video that surfaced on social media earlier this …
(2026-02-14). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Feb. 8 – Feb. 14). ecns.cn At a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had noted reports that U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno urged China to participate in "multilateral talks" on nuclear arms control and strategic stability and alleged that China carried out "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020, while outlining U.S. proposals on nuclear arms control at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-02-14). Oil workers: Reject the national agreement! Mobilize to prevent isolation of BP Whiting workers! wsws.org Refinery workers must organize themselves from below to fight for a deal that meets their demands, taking all actions necessary, up to and including a national strike.
(2026-02-14). Teachers, students, parents speak out from Ocean Beach rally. wsws.org The rally showed the powerful support for the strike, which the union bureaucrats and Democratic Party are now attempting to shut down.
(2026-02-14). Gold rises Rs7,000 in Pakistan, $70 on world markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices rose in both international and Pakistani local markets on Saturday, reversing some of the losses seen a day earlier, while silver prices in the domestic market continued to weaken. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce gained about $70 to reach $5,042, reflecting renewed bullish momentum in global precious metals trading. | In Pakistan's domestic market, gold also strengthened as the price per tola rose by Rs7,000 to Rs526,962, and the price for 10 grams climbed by Rs6,001 to Rs451,784, dealers said. | Read: IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan | L…
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-14). Xi takes part in Spring Festival gathering with non-CPC members. ecns.cn As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar approaches, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in a gathering on the afternoon of Feb. 11 to greet the upcoming festival with leading officials of the non-CPC political parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and representatives of personages without party affiliation at the Great Hall of the People.
(2026-02-14). Punjab CM says Katcha areas cleared after six-week operation. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said riverine "Katcha" areas in Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan have been cleared of criminal gangs after a six-week intelligence-based operation. | Addressing a high-level meeting on Saturday, she said 42 criminals from Rajanpur and 200 from Rahim Yar Khan surrendered, adding that more than 500 criminals in total laid down arms, including high-profile gang leaders, some of whom carried bounties. She said the operation was completed without casualties among security personnel. | According to the chief minister, 45 days have passed without any reported incidents of kidnapping…
(2026-02-14). Indian national admits role in plot to assassinate US Sikh leader. aljazeera.com Prosecutors say plot to kill Sikh leader in US linked to Indian government employee, an allegation New Delhi denies.
(2026-02-14). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.
(2026-02-14). Why the BNP won Bangladesh's post-uprising election. aljazeera.com Jamaat's surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.
(2026-02-14). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-14). Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel. aljazeera.com Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Join us! Meet on sidewalk at Forest Ave & Monroe Street at 9: 45/ 9: 50 am We will go inside the mall as a group @ 10am. So don't be late.
(2026-02-14). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-14). Mungu Feni Foundation launches skills project training targeting youth and women in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mungu Feni Foundation has launched the Weaving Hope Project, a youth and women empowerment initiative aimed at equipping vulnerable communities in West Nile with practical vocational skills and pathways to sustainable livelihoods. The project was launched in Arua District, drawing district leaders, community representatives and development partners. It focuses on vocational …
(2026-02-14). UN Security Council urges ceasing hostilities in South Sudan. ecns.cn The UN Security Council on Friday called on all parties to de-escalate and immediately cease renewed hostilities in South Sudan and to resolve issues through peaceful dialogue.
(2026-02-14). Jailed Barghouti's writings to be published in new book. newarab.com 
Writings and correspondence from jailed Palestinian leader Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine will be published in November and feature "private letters to his family, letters to public figures, press interviews, public statements, important historical documents", and personal photos, according to publisher Penguin Random House's Vintage division. | It will also incl…
(2026-02-14). In a First, Malegaon Elects Females as Mayor, Dy Mayor. ummid.com Shaikh Nasreen Khalid and Shan e Hind Nihal Ahmed were Saturday February 07, 2026 respectively elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malegaon.
(2026-02-14). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-14). Trump administration rescinds EPA Endangerment Finding: Corporate America's license to kill. wsws.org The rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding marks a declaration by the capitalist class that there will be no restrictions on its ability to pollute the environment, regardless of the consequences in human lives.
(2026-02-14). "Time is slipping underneath our Feet:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:37. juancole.com No 37 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám recognizes that life is fleeting, but urges that we concentrate on the sweetness of the present moment. | How Time is slipping underneath our Feet :
| Unborn to-morrow, and dead yesterday,
| Why fret about them if to-day be sweet! | The phrase "what boots it" is archaic, and means "what use is it?" the
(2026-02-14). Missing Continous Assesment Scores Lock 1,191 UCE Candidates Out of Higher Education. plusnews.ug 
A total of 1,191 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations will not receive their certificates, effectively blocking their progression to higher levels of education, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed. The affected candidates, representing 0.28 per cent of the total candidature, were issued "Result 2" on their transcripts. …
(2026-02-14). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out about Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-14). Colorado meatpacking workers authorize strike over horrific plant conditions despite deportation threat. wsws.org JBS workers, who are largely immigrants and facing threats of deportation and ICE raids, are joining a growing wave of resistance in the working class.
(2026-02-14). Kremlin confirms third trilateral: Peace talks between Moscow, Kyiv, Washington set in Switzerland. hindustantimes.com A third round of trilateral peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine has been confirmed, with negotiations set to take place in Switzerland on February 17—18. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described earlier discussions in Abu Dhabi as "constructive but difficult," while underscoring that Moscow's core territorial demands remain unchanged. Even as diplomatic channels stay open, Russia has drawn a firm red line on territorial claims, insisting any peace framework must address its position on Donbas.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-14). troops have nothing else to do, so they shoot our children. They come here to. haaretz.com Israeli soldiers opened fire from an ambush on two Palestinian teenagers in the West Bank. One was killed, and his cousin was wounded. The IDF says the two had thrown stones and a firebomb, but eyewitnesses claim otherwise…
(2026-02-14). Ad Darain Education Centre Conducts 3-Day Teacher Traning Workshop. ummid.com Kolkata-based Ad Darain Education Centre successfully completed a three-day teacher traning workshop on Sunday February 8, 2026.
(2026-02-14). Serious Court Challenges May Reverse the Trump EPA's Revocation of 2009 CO2 Endangerment Finding. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — In 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally declared that greenhouse gas emissions, including from vehicles and industry, endanger public health and welfare. The decision, known as the
(2026-02-14). Hania Aamir jokes about 'fake wedding' amid marriage rumours. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has stirred fresh debate on social media after a viral video showed her joking about getting married, amid ongoing speculation linking her with singer Asim Azhar. | In the widely shared clip posted on Instagram, Aamir is heard saying: "Everyone wanted us to get married, so we had a fake wedding." The remark appeared to be made in a light-hearted tone. | View this post on Instagram | The video surfaced as rumours continue to circulate online about a possible wedding between Aamir and Azhar, with some social media users claiming the pair could tie the knot during the holy month of R…
(2026-02-14). 2025 UCE: 130 candidates score Grade E in all subjects. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 130 out of 429,949 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations failed all subjects, marking the lowest full failure rate ever recorded at the lower secondary level. The 130 learners obtained Grade E, the below basic level, in every subject. Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, …
(2026-02-14). California Grants Endangered Species Protections to Imperiled Mountain Lions. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 12, 2026 — The California Fish and Game Commission granted permanent protections today to Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions under the state Endangered Species Act.
(2026-02-14). Country sees strong rebound in FDI. ecns.cn Net inflows of foreign direct investment to China quadrupled in 2025 according to balance-of-payments data, official figures showed on Friday, signaling a structural improvement in inbound investment and renewed confidence in China's long-term growth prospects.
(2026-02-14). The Super Bowl Without EVs Tells You Everything. wattsupwiththat.com The Super Bowl has long mirrored consumer culture. This year, that mirror reflected a shift away from electric vehicle hype and toward something more grounded. After years of promotion, EVs failed to justify their place on the biggest stage in advertising.
(2026-02-14). Al-Nassr defeats Al-Ittihad as Ronaldo's protest continues. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday February 06, 2026 defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0 in a tight clash but the Saudi Pro League match is in news more because of the absence of its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.
(2026-02-14). India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.
(2026-02-14). UK Supreme Court Strikes down Gov't Ban on Palestine Action Group. juancole.com by (
(2026-02-14). PM Modi needs to move beyond complaining about past mistakes. ummid.com Opponents and critics contend that the narrative of a 'mess' by the Modi is a mere political tool to deflect from current shortcomings, such as unemployment, high food inflation, and increased economic inequality, and, of course, an incurable Nehru-complex.
(2026-02-14). Vote "No" to betrayal of San Francisco teachers' strike! No more sacrificing livelihoods and social rights while billionaires feast! wsws.org San Francisco educators, on strike since February 9, should reject with contempt the betrayal of their four-day strike and expand the struggle to Los Angeles and beyond. The fight against manufactured austerity is the defense of public education everywhere.
(2026-02-14). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-14). China issues auto pricing conduct guide. ecns.cn China has rolled out its first nationwide price compliance rules for the auto sector, drawing clear legal red lines across the entire auto industry chain to prevent price wars in the world's largest vehicle market.
(2026-02-14). I wanted was to kill How a Palestinian sniper became an advocate for peace — and a one-state solution. haaretz.com Burning with hatred for Israelis after his family was forced to leave Palestine in 1948, Taysir Abu Saada joined Fatah and carried out attacks against them. What led him to become an evangelical Christian — and to believe Palestinians must live in peace within a Jewish state?
(2026-02-14). 3 dead as US launches new strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean. scmp.com The US military said on Friday it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean. | The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats to 133 people in at least 38 attacks carried out since early September in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. | "Three narcoterrorists were killed during this action. No US military forces were harmed," US Southern Command said in a statement on social media.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tm_k……
(2026-02-14). From ICE to dodgy hosts, US World Cup could be century's worst. newarab.com 
(2026-02-14). We still fund weapons over survival. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-14). From Yiwu to Global: How creative pet products win over global merchants. ecns.cn A woman entrepreneur in Yiwu strives to innovate, bringing creative pet products to the rest of the world. Click the video to discover what makes Yiwu's pet creations so impressive!
(2026-02-14). Trump says Iran regime change could be 'best thing' as second carrier heads to Middle East. geo.tv 
The world's largest aircraft carrier, the US Navy nuclear-powered Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford , arrives in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on December 1, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-02-14). Indian student missing in California, roommate seeks help; search enters fifth day. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who is studying at the University of California, Berkeley, has been missing since February 9. He was last spotted near Lake Anza in the Berkeley hills.On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in San Francisco posted on X that the Consulate General is in contact with Sreenivasaiah's family and is also coordinating with local authorities to help locate him. | In its statement, the Consulate said it is deeply concerned about the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student at UC Berkeley from Karnataka. It added that officials are actively w…
(2026-02-14). High Court Rules UK Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful. consortiumnews.com The judgment on Friday is a major blow for former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as well as the Israeli arms companies who lobbied for a crackdown on the group, John McEvoy, Dania Akkad and Martin Williams report. By John McEvoy,…
(2026-02-14). Israeli nuclear weapons are a threat to the Middle East. indybay.org Dimona Nuclear Plant Facility In Israel.
(2026-02-14). Dust from cement factory raises concerns. tribune.com.pk 
An emergency meeting was convened by the management of Deewan Cement in Hattar to address environmental concerns, which was attended by a five-member delegation formed by the Environmental Protection Forum Hattar. | Anis Ahmed represented the head office of Deewan Cement with full authority, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the director, general manager and legal adviser. | Representatives of the Environmental Protection Forum pointed out in a detailed and effective manner that hazardous dust emitted from Deewan Cement was causing severe distress among residents of Hattar. | They stated that v…
(2026-02-14). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.
(2026-02-14). Lebanon's Berri says parliamentary election must be held on time. newarab.com 
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Several politicians have called for a delay, citing security concerns in southern Lebanon, where Israel has Berri, a Shia leader allied with Hezbollah, said in a statement carried by the state-run National News Agency that he had infor…
(2026-02-14). No deportations of Haitian migrant workers! workers.org 
San Francisco On Feb. 2, 100 people rallied in front of the San Francisco Immigration Court at 100 Montgomery St. to protest the planned deportation of up to 340,000 Haitians. Their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — designed to protect people from dangerous conditions if they return to their home countries . . . |
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: SF Day Pillow Fight 2026! indybay.org Across the Street from the Ferry Building! At the end of Embarcadero. Look for the pillows : )…
(2026-02-14). Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year ⚪ the Year of the Horse.
(2026-02-14). Galas embracing tech prowess and rich cultures. ecns.cn In recent years, Chinese festivals have been marked by cultural heritage galas, sparking growing interest among young people to engage in and promote the traditional arts.
(2026-02-14). India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport's greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.
(2026-02-14). Monday 2/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-02-14). Which way forward after the nurses' rejection of the agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital? wsws.org Determined to win safe staffing and secure workplaces, the nurses must now wrest control of the strike from the union bureaucrats, expand the struggle to other hospitals and adopt a new strategy based on rank-and-file power and political independence.
(2026-02-14). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.
(2026-02-14). US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean. aljazeera.com At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.
(2026-02-14). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-14). BBH struggles with drug shortage. tribune.com.pk 
Benazir Bhutto General Hospital, facing an extraordinary patient burden, is grappling with a shortage of medicines due to an insufficient budget and outstanding dues to vendors. | The hospital has Rs330 million in pending payments to medicine vendors, while only Rs380 million has been released as the medicine budget for the current fiscal year. If the outstanding Rs330 million is paid from the allocated amount, only Rs50 million would remain for fresh procurement. | Sources said that during the previous fiscal year 2025-26, the hospital was allocated Rs400 million for medicines, but expenditures reached Rs800…
(2026-02-14). China-Ukraine relations should maintain stable, healthy development: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China and Ukraine should stick to the right direction and maintain stable and healthy development in bilateral relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Munich.
(2026-02-14). UN defends expert on Palestinian rights after European criticism. newarab.com 
A UN human rights spokesperson expressed concern on Friday about attacks on independent UN experts after several This follows condemnation from Germany, France and Italy this week of "We are very worried. We are concerned…
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). Cheptegei, Kiplimo confirm 2026 London Marathon debut. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance stars Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed their participation in the 2026 London Marathon, slated for April 26 in the United Kingdom. The two athletes confirmed their debut while training in Kapchorwa District, noting that they have already commenced preparations under the guidance of their respective …
(2026-02-14). Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US's Marco Rubio. aljazeera.com New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.
(2026-02-14). Chinese robots and culture converge at UN's Year of the Horse celebration. ecns.cn A robotic lion dancer, a panda-shaped robot and three humanoid dancing robots took center stage at a Chinese New Year gala hosted by the United Nations Chinese Book Club at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday.
(2026-02-14). Can Pop Mart turn viral hits into lasting icons? Molly and Labubu offer the answer. scmp.com Around a decade ago, aboard a train winding through China's landscape, Wang Ning, the founder and chairman of Beijing-founded international art toy brand Pop Mart, shared with designer Kenny Wong Shun-ming the story of his early attempts at entrepreneurship. | As a fresh graduate, Wang struggled to sell affordable men's suits sourced from Yiwu in Zhejiang province, eastern China, experimenting with small-scale arbitrage and learning first-hand how difficult it was to connect products with…
(2026-02-14). Two Philippine senators named 'co-perpetrators' in Duterte ICC case. aljazeera.com Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint.
(2026-02-14). The plan to transition Australia away from fossil fuels. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-14). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/19: CNA UCSF Panassus Day of Action Against ICE. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus…
(2026-02-14). Australia: Pseudo-left seek to block IYSSE's socialist campaigning at Victoria University with provocations, lies. wsws.org Socialist Alternative's provocations, based on invocations of the discredited MeToo movement, expose it as a fake-left organisation of the upper middle-class, hostile to a socialist perspective.
(2026-02-14). Punjab amends child marriage law. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has amended the Child Marriage Ordinance 2026, under which no marriage of a boy or girl under the age of 18 can be solemnised after February 11, 2026. | Neither parents nor guardians will be allowed to conduct such marriages. | Marriage under 18 has been declared illegal and a cognizable offence. | Strict action will be taken against the Nikah registrar and family members involved, including registration of criminal cases. | Both the Nikah registrar and the family of the parties may face separate fines of Rs0.5m and imprisonment ranging from two to three years. The registrar's licence wil…
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh publishes official poll results showing sweeping BNP win. aljazeera.com Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for 'the landslide victory of his party'.
(2026-02-14). Georgia deports record number of illegal migrants in past year: PM. ecns.cn Georgia's migration authorities deported more illegal migrants over the past year than in the previous decade combined, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Friday in a video address.
(2026-02-14). UPS preparing to offer second driver buyout, as it plans 30,000 layoffs in 2026. wsws.org UPS is preparing to launch a new buyout program as it eyes a reduction in its workforce of further 30,000 employees, potentially bringing total layoffs since 2024 to 90,000 by the end of the year.
(2026-02-14). K-P CM warns against politicising Imran Khan's health. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday referred to a directive of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, saying that under the orders of the chief justice, incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan's treatment should be completed by February 16. | Afridi, reacting to the recent tensions following the surfacing of a report on Khan's eye condition, took to the social media platform X and said the matter should not be politicised, stressing that treatment must proceed in line with court directives. | ŸÖ€åÿ±€í Ÿæÿß⁄©&yum…
(2026-02-14). Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check. scmp.com There is this old British chestnut that says justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done. | Justice has been amply served in the 20-year sentence handed down to former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, but it has not been seen to be done in many quarters, especially in the West. | There is the reality of justice and the appearance of it, and the two don't always or even usually coincide.
(2026-02-14). Fact Sheet: Narendra Modi and His Hindutva Politics. ummid.com Prime Minister Modi and his Hindutva politics have failed both domestically and on the international stage due to a lack of vision.
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/26: Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-14). Partial US government shutdown throws Congress into turmoil again. scmp.com The US Government experienced its second shutdown in four months on Saturday, as funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) halted, underscoring Washington's growing partisanship and dysfunction. | But in an ironic twist, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, at the centre of the Congressional showdown, will continue to operate despite being part of DHS, given its independent source of funding. In an unprecedented move, US President Donald Trump's administration has allocated at…
(2026-02-14). Could BNP's landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh? aljazeera.com Tarique Rahman's decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.
(2026-02-14). NEET UG 2026 registration starts, Read this before you apply. ummid.com The National Testing Agency began the online registration of candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG 2026 from today.
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-14). Trump administration sued for attempting to overhaul public golf course in Washington. tribune.com.pk 1726734110-0/BeFunky-collage-(10)1726734110-0.jpg)
A non-profit organisation and two residents in Washington sued President Donald Trump's administration on Friday seeking to stop its attempted overhaul of a more than a century-old public golf course, a court filing showed. | Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has targeted US cultural and historical institutions – from museums and monuments to national parks and arts centres – in an attempt to reshape them. | Late last year, the Trump administration cancelled a lease held by the National Links Trust to oversee three public golf courses in Washington DC, giving a fresh opportunity for Trump to put his s…
(2026-02-14). War crimes committed in Sudan's El-Fasher. newarab.com 
The UN rights office on Friday accused Sudan's paramilitaries of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the capture of El-Fasher, saying some 6,000 were killed in just three days. | Since April 2023, the conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands, displaced 11 million and triggered what the UN calls one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. | During its final offensive in October, the RSF unleashed "a wave of intense violence… shocking in its scale and brutality" and amounting to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, sai…
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: No Love for ICE! No Love for Flock! indybay.org Fairyland sign, Oakland…
(2026-02-14). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-14). Excise records 56% property tax shortfall. tribune.com.pk 
The Director General of the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has taken strict notice of a 56 per cent shortfall in property tax collection during the first seven months of the 2025 ñ26 financial year, seeking performance reports from area Inspectors and Excise and Taxation Officers (ETOs). | The DG has warned that officers demonstrating poor performance will face transfers and show-cause notices. The department had been directed to achieve at least 75 per cent of the property tax target across all six districts of Rawalpindi Division by January 31. However, the department failed to reac…
(2026-02-14). US military prepares "sustained, weeks-long" war against Iran. wsws.org Reuters reports that the Pentagon is planning for a far larger attack than last June's one-off strikes, with officials saying the US "fully expected Iran to retaliate."
(2026-02-14). Donald Trump hints Iran regime change, as US forces weighs military action. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 13 that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in the day that he's deploying a second aircraft carrier group to the Mideast for potential military action against Iran. Watch for more…
(2026-02-14). Indian man pleads guilty in US murder plot. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian man accused of orchestrating a failed Indian government-backed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday to three criminal charges, a spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan said. | Nikhil Gupta, 54, admitted to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering, offences carrying a combined maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. | Gupta entered his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court. He has been held in Brooklyn since his June 2024 extradition from the Czech Republ…
(2026-02-14). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-14). Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term. aljazeera.com The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.
(2026-02-14). Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. ummid.com The Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other opposition parties are considering moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
(2026-02-14). JI announces post-Ramazan protest drive. tribune.com.pk 
The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, on Friday announced a nationwide protest movement against Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to be launched after the holy month of Ramazan. | Addressing a public gathering in Haripur, he said that government incompetence had led to rising taxation, while the nation remained burdened under mounting interest payments. He alleged that mafias embedded within the ruling elite had "bled the public dry" in order to favour IPPs. | Rehman declared that the party would now adopt a path of resistance, urging the youth to prepare for a sustained struggle.
(2026-02-14). JD.com recovers most goods stolen from Paris warehouse. ecns.cn JD.com said that the majority of goods stolen from one of its warehouses in France late last year have been recovered, The Paper reported Saturday.
(2026-02-14). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-14). Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be "the best thing that could happen," as he ordered a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to increase military pressure on the Islamic Republic. | Trump's remarks were his most explicit call yet for the removal of Iran's clerical leadership, as he presses Tehran to strike a deal limiting its nuclear program. | "Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen," Trump told reporters at Fort Bragg when asked if he wanted regime change in Iran. | He declined to name a successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying o…
(2026-02-14). A Mother, A Mentor, A Light: UCU Community Bids Farewell to Pamela Tumwebaze. plusnews.ug 
Tears flowed freely at Nkoyoyo Hall as the body of Pamela Tumwebaze was carried into the prayer venue at Uganda Christian University. Lecturers stood in silence. Students lined the pathway. Hymns filled the air. It was not just the passing of a lecturer. It was the loss of a mother, a counselor, and a steady …
(2026-02-14). Treaty breaches erode global law, says Yousaf Raza Gilani. tribune.com.pk 
Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Friday that violations of binding treaties were eroding respect for international law, as he met the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the sidelines of a United Nations event. | Violation of Binding Treaties Is Eroding Respect for International Law: Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani | Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation, led by Chairman Senate, Meets President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) | United Nations, February 13, 2026: Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chairman… pic.twitter.com/tMwYgVsucC | — Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanU…
(2026-02-14). IHC bans substandard sacks for food items. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Saturday imposed a ban on the use of substandard sacks for packing food items, warning that the practice poses serious health risks. | In a written judgement issued by Justice Azam Khan, the court observed that flour being packed in old cement bags was contributing to serious illnesses, including cancer. | The court directed the federal Ministry of National Food Security and Research and the four provinces to coordinate enforcement of the ban. Chief secretaries and provincial food authorities have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the order within their respective j…
(2026-02-14). Ohio demonstrations for Haitian migrants: 'Defend and expand protected status!'. workers.org 
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Cleveland on Feb. 7 against threats to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants previously protected from deportation. This issue impacts 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, and another 30,000 in Central Ohio who are threatened with deportation after President Donald Trump announced . . . |
(2026-02-14). AI development and the contradictions of capitalism. wsws.org The development of artificial intelligence (or more correctly augmented intelligence) AI and the growing concern that it has the potential to set off a major economic and financial crises shows that contradictions identified by Marx are coming to the surface once again.
(2026-02-14). Why millions of working Americans are hanging on the 'kill line'. ecns.cn The term "kill line" captures the financial fragility facing many American households. Data shows that around 40% of families are unable to cover an unexpected expense.
(2026-02-14). Cambodia intensifies nationwide crackdown on telecom fraud, advances new legislation. ecns.cn Cambodia has intensified a nationwide crackdown on telecom and online fraud, repatriating thousands of foreign nationals and pushing forward new legislation to strengthen its legal framework against cross-border scams.
(2026-02-14). Fujian villages bear witness to changes. ecns.cn From 1997 to 1999, relocation efforts promoted by Xi, then deputy secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the CPC, brought Jiang and more than 500 other boat-dwelling households ashore.
(2026-02-14). Top Japanese school faces backlash over Palestinian poetry in entrance exam. scmp.com During an entrance exam for a top middle school in Japan in January, students were asked to read two poems depicting life in Palestine and write responses to key passages. | Controversy soon followed on Japanese social media over the use of the material related to war and displacement.
(2026-02-14). 'Old world is…': Marco Rubio drops cold message to Europe before Munich trip. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed his trip to the Munich Security Conference as part of a "defining moment" in world politics, warning that "the old world is gone" and that allies must rethink their roles in a new geopolitical era. He signaled continued US engagement with Europe, highlighted the human cost of the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war, and defended stops in Hungary and Slovakia as outreach to "very strong" US partners while hinting at tough talks on Russian energy and regional security.
(2026-02-14). Nurses take action as NYC strike nears second month. workers.org 
New York City Bulletin: Since this article was written, nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside and West approved a contract by an 85%-96% vote and ended the strike. At New York Presbyterian, the nurses rejected the contract by more than 77% and the strike continues as of Feb. . . . |
(2026-02-14). Referral Hospitals Operate at Less Than 30% Staffing as Health Crisis Deepens. plusnews.ug 
Auditor General reveals 71% vacancy rate as facilities rely on students and referrals to survive daily patient pressure. Option 2 (Human Impact): Option 3 (Accountability Focus): Uganda's public health sector is grappling with severe staffing shortages that have left regional referral hospitals operating with a fraction of the required personnel. Despite thousands of unemployed doctors, regional …
(2026-02-14). Europe calls for US reset at security talks. tribune.com.pk 
European leaders on Friday called for a reset in relations with the United States as they gathered at a major security conference overshadowed by President Donald Trump's repeated broadsides against traditional transatlantic ties. | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged "a new transatlantic partnership," while French President Emmanuel Macron called for "a strong Europe" as more than 60 leaders convened for the annual Munich Security Conference. | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to tell the conference on Saturday that Europe is "a sleeping giant" that must rely less on the United States for its def…
(2026-02-14). Saturday 3/7: EV Ride and Drive. indybay.org Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive…
(2026-02-14). In a First, Bengaluru Organises Ramadan Book Fair. ummid.com The first edition of the Ramadan Book Fair was held on 7th and 8th February at Beary's Amity, Bengaluru.
(2026-02-14). Chinese AI models festoon Spring Festival a year after DeepSeek shock. tribune.com.pk 
As China prepares for Lunar New Year holidays starting on Sunday, rivals to DeepSeek are scrambling to release artificial-intelligence models a year after it burst onto the scene with its game-changing R1 and V3 models. | With DeepSeek set to launch its next-generation V4 model soon, according to tech news site The Information, many other Chinese AI firms have released or are preparing to launch their own models in the hopes of stealing the spotlight – or at least avoiding being off-guard again during this year's Spring Festival. | Below are the companies and models looking to make a Spring Festival splash:…
(2026-02-14). Hong Kong's passenger traffic at boundary control points up 12 percent in 2025. ecns.cn Boundary control points in Hong Kong recorded about 330 million in passenger traffic in 2025, up 12 percent from 2024, official data showed.Inbound and outbound private car trips totaled 11.9 million last year, up 24 percent from 2024, while goods vehicle trips reached 4.8 million, a 6 percent increase, according to the customs authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government."ÄÄ"ÄÄIn 2025, the customs authorities detected a total of 38,869 cases, rising 24 percent year-on-year. About 75 percent of these cases were related to illicit cigarettes, followed by cas…
(2026-02-14). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Macao embraces Year of the Horse with festive decorations. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Mangaluru Narcotics Network Resurfaces as Nigerian Accused Linked to ‚Çπ4 Crore MDMA Bust. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-14). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Ambassador of Pakistan to China wishes Chinese people 'an auspicious Year of the Horse'. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). First US fatality in Caribbean? Troubles mount amid Iran war prep as fatalities & crashes hit fleet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-14). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ's landmark climate change ruling. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-14). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Trump says Iran regime change could be as second carrier heads to Middle East. haaretz.com
(2026-02-14). US smuggled this tech into Iran to intensify riots…? Not just Tehran, now western report confirms… hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-14). Michael Parenti "Racism and the Ideology of Slavery: From Aristotle to George Bush" wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-14). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba's fuel crisis deepens. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-14). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Roshan Francis Martis: A Life Tuned to Riyaz, Reverence and the Guru—Shishya Parampara. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-14). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. ptcnews.tv
(2026-02-14). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Michael Parenti "The Corporate War Against Democracy" wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-14). Cutting a 'fortune forse' from red paper! Foreign friends experience an authentic Chinese New Year. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Historiadores villaclareños convocan a salvaguardar las páginas gloriosas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Los historiadores villaclareños reafirman su postura al lado del proyecto social cubano en medio de las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, con las duras marcas del bloqueo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la isla, el cerco de entrada de combustible y las amenazas de una agresión militar. | Ante la escalada fascista, es preciso regresar a las páginas de gloria escritas por este pueblo y por tantos próceres, héroes y mártires, desde las gestas libertarias hasta la actualidad en nombre de la independencia de esta patria, afirman los afiliados al gremio. | Así lo declaró a la radio la Master en C…
(2026-02-14). Historiadores villaclareños convocan a salvaguardar las páginas gloriosas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Los historiadores villaclareños reafirman su postura al lado del proyecto social cubano en medio de las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, con las duras marcas del bloqueo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la isla, el cerco de entrada de combustible y las amenazas de una agresión militar. | Ante la escalada fascista, es preciso regresar a las páginas de gloria escritas por este pueblo y por tantos próceres, héroes y mártires, desde las gestas libertarias hasta la actualidad en nombre de la independencia de esta patria, afirman los afiliados al gremio. | Así lo declaró a la radio la Master en C…
(2026-02-14). Escuadra matancera dejó al campo 7×5 a la de Las Tunas y huele el cetro de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas remontó un marcador adverso, y luego dejó al campo 7×5 a Leñadores de Las Tunas en la sede neutral del Estadio Latinoamericano, con lo cual se situó a un triunfo del título, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.
(2026-02-14). Latidos que desafían el bloqueo: La maternidad de Holguín, un símbolo de resistencia ante el imperio. radiohc.cu 
Mientras el invierno caribeño se cuela entre los pasillos del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin y fuera de sus muros el país sobrevive bajo el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos, hay un espacio que no deja de alumbrar. Alrededor de 2 millones de nacimientos en 60 años la avalan como la más grande de Cuba . Y hoy, contra todos los pronósticos, sus puertas siguen abiertas con total normalidad. | Con 380 camas distribuidas en cinco salas, un servicio y la responsabilidad de atender todos los casos de malformaciones congénitas del oriente cubano, la maternidad de Holguín opera en la cuerda floja de la escasez.
(2026-02-14). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque preparada y lista para defenderse del enemigo. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Salvador Valdés Mesa participó en el Ejercicio Defensivo Territorial en Mayabeque y constató avances en el polo productivo de Gamarra. | Durante la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa se ejercitaron las fuerzas y medios de los Consejos de Defensa de Zona y sus grupos de trabajo, con prácticas de tiro, primeros auxilios, lanzamiento de granada e instalación de minas antitanque y antipersonales. | En el área de cohesión combativa se incrementaron los niveles de preparación de las Brigadas de Producción y Defensa, mientras las Milicias de Tropas Territoriales rea…
(2026-02-14). PNR desarticula punto de droga en La Habana: Decomisan 800 mil pesos y dos motos. cubadebate.cu La Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) detuvo a dos ciudadanos en el municipio Plaza de la Revolución, tras un registro domiciliario donde se ocuparon más de 100 envoltorios con sustancia de tipo cocaína, 800 mil pesos en efectivo y dos motocicletas vinculadas a la actividad ilícita del tráfico de estupefacientes.
(2026-02-14). Latidos que desafían el bloqueo: La maternidad de Holguín, un símbolo de resistencia ante el imperio. radiohc.cu Mientras el invierno caribeño se cuela entre los pasillos del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin y fuera de sus muros el país sobrevive bajo el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos, hay un espacio que no deja de alumbrar. Alrededor de 2 millones de nacimientos en 60 años la avalan como la más grande de Cuba . Y hoy, contra todos los pronósticos, sus puertas siguen abiertas con total normalidad. | Con 380 camas distribuidas en cinco salas, un servicio y la responsabilidad de atender todos los casos de malformaciones congénitas del oriente cubano, la maternidad de Holguín opera en la cuerda floja de la escasez.
(2026-02-14). Escuadra matancera dejó al campo 7×5 a la de Las Tunas y huele el cetro de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas remontó un marcador adverso, y luego dejó al campo 7×5 a Leñadores de Las Tunas en la sede neutral del Estadio Latinoamericano, con lo cual se situó a un triunfo del título, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.
(2026-02-14). De muros, distancias y amor. cubadebate.cu Hay una rutina invisible en quererse a la distancia. Empieza con el primer mensaje del día y termina con el último, justo antes de dormir. En medio, audios que escuchamos dos veces, fotos que no dicen todo, silencios que la conexión a internet no perdona. No es menos real, pero pesa distinto. Pero aquí estamos.
(2026-02-14). Organizaciones sindicales del mundo reiteran solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Decenas de organizaciones gremiales y sindicales de más de 10 países reafirmaron este viernes su respaldo a la mayor isla de las Antillas en encuentro de solidaridad realizado desde la sede de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), en La Habana. | Mediante videoconferencia, los representantes de los colectivos extendieron, desde México, Canadá, España, Argentina y Estados Unidos, entre otras naciones, el apoyo al pueblo cubano ante el recrudecimiento y persecución energética de la administración Trump. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del XXII Congreso de la CTC, evidenci…
(2026-02-14). Presidente Ramaphosa: No hay libertad sin justicia para Palestina y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Sudáfrica, Cyril Ramaphosa pronunció un discurso sobre el Estado de la Nación ante el Parlamento, en el que vinculó el concepto de libertad con la situación que enfrentan varios pueblos del mundo.No podemos considerarnos libres mientras los pueblos de Cuba, Palestina, Sudán, Sahara Occidental y de otros lugares sufran ocupación, opresión y guerra", afirmó. | Ramaphosa enfatizó que la libertad debe ser entendida como un principio universal y no selectivo. | En ese sentido, reafirmó la decisión de su país de mantener una política exterior basada en la defensa del derecho internacional, la autodeter…
(2026-02-14). Cuba gana bronce en II Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba venció este viernes, 7-2 a las àÅguilas Metropolitanas de Panamá, en el Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar y se colgó la medalla de bronce en la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol 'Gran Caracas 2026'. | Como sucedió en la jornada anterior, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa tomaron las riendas desde el mismo primer episodio, cuando anotaron un par de carreras ante el abridor Brayan Cáceres. | Erisbel Arruebarrena y Yoelquis Guibert, quienes conectaron sencillo y doble, respectivamente, pisaron la goma impulsados por una rolata al cuadro de Yasiel González y por un lanzamiento descontrolado. | En el segundo c…
(2026-02-14). Cuba gana bronce en II Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba venció este viernes, 7-2 a las àÅguilas Metropolitanas de Panamá, en el Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar y se colgó la medalla de bronce en la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol 'Gran Caracas 2026'. | Como sucedió en la jornada anterior, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa tomaron las riendas desde el mismo primer episodio, cuando anotaron un par de carreras ante el abridor Brayan Cáceres. | Erisbel Arruebarrena y Yoelquis Guibert, quienes conectaron sencillo y doble, respectivamente, pisaron la goma impulsados por una rolata al cuadro de Yasiel González y por un lanzamiento descontrolado. | En el segundo c…
(2026-02-14). El primer eclipse solar del año engalanará la Antártida. cubadebate.cu El eclipse solar anular del martes, conocido como un 'anillo de fuego', sólo será visible en el continente más austral, hogar de estaciones de investigación y de una fauna diversa. 'Los pingàºinos van a tener un gran espectáculo', comentó el astrónomo Joe Llama, del Observatorio Lowell.
(2026-02-14). Presidenta Sheinbaum ofrece a México como puente aéreo de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum señaló este viernes que su país está dispuesto a establecer un puente aéreo para llevar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, país que en este momento no tiene turbosina, el combustible que se utiliza para la aviación, debido al cerco y recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | ´Si lo pide Cuba, pues habrían esas condiciones, por supuesto ª, expresó la jefa de Estado en respuesta a una pregunta de un reportero que la interrogó sobre el tema en su conferencia de prensa matutina. | Recordó que en este momento no están cerrados los vuelos hacia Cuba y…
(2026-02-14). Identifican fallecidos en accidente de tránsito en provincia del centro de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Las autoridades competentes identificaron a los cuatro fallecidos en el accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la noche de este jueves, en el kilómetro 336 de la Autopista Nacional, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus, mientras, continúa la atención de los 16 lesionados. | Las víctimas mortales del suceso en el que estuvo involucrado un ómnibus Diana que viajaba de La Habana a la región oriental del país son Edilberto Aldana García, de 23 años, de Vertientes, Camagàºey; Conrado Peña López, de 58 años, y Niurka de la Caridad Argelí Ladisté, de 56 años, ambos de Santiago de Cuba; y Ualter Chávez Galán…
(2026-02-14). El primer eclipse solar del año engalanará la Antártida. cubadebate.cu El eclipse solar anular del martes, conocido como un 'anillo de fuego', sólo será visible en el continente más austral, hogar de estaciones de investigación y de una fauna diversa. 'Los pingàºinos van a tener un gran espectáculo', comentó el astrónomo Joe Llama, del Observatorio Lowell.
(2026-02-14). ONU alerta sobre impacto del criminal bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos alertó este viernes sobre el impacto del bloqueo petrolero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba y el recrudecimiento del cerco económico, comercial y financiero que sufre la isla desde hace décadas. | En un comunicado, la portavoz de ese organismo, Marta Hurtado, expresó su preocupación por las consecuencias de dichas acciones para el país caribeño y advirtió sobre los riesgos que las mismas traen para sectores esenciales como la salud. | Además, consideró que el impacto prolongado y sostenido del bloqueo norteamericano genera dificult…
(2026-02-14). Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta Proyecto para el Desarrollo Sostenible financiado por gobierno italiano. radiohc.cu 
El Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta el Proyecto Fortalecimiento de las capacidades para la construcción de mapas de hábitat de los ecosistemas marino costeros y de potencial de corrientes marinas para energía renovable denominado ECOATLAS financiado por el Gobierno italiano, y el Ministerio del Ambiente y Seguridad Energética de Italia. | Lo implementa el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo y la Agencia cubana de Energía Nuclear y Tecnologías de Avanzadas. Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta Proyecto para el Desarrollo Sostenible financiado por el gobierno itali…
(2026-02-14). La Tira de los Lectores: Celebremos el Día del Amor y la Amistad. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores para celebrar el día del amor y la amistad, sentimientos que surgen de las más diversas formas en múltiples contextos. Agradecemos a los lectores su participación en esta oportunidad, y les invitamos a mantenerse informados y atentos a la próxima convocatoria. °Nos vemos!
(2026-02-14). La Tira de los Lectores: Celebremos el Día del Amor y la Amistad. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores para celebrar el día del amor y la amistad, sentimientos que surgen de las más diversas formas en múltiples contextos. Agradecemos a los lectores su participación en esta oportunidad, y les invitamos a mantenerse informados y atentos a la próxima convocatoria. °Nos vemos!
(2026-02-14). Identifican fallecidos en accidente de tránsito en provincia del centro de Cuba. radiohc.cu Las autoridades competentes identificaron a los cuatro fallecidos en el accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la noche de este jueves, en el kilómetro 336 de la Autopista Nacional, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus, mientras, continúa la atención de los 16 lesionados. | Las víctimas mortales del suceso en el que estuvo involucrado un ómnibus Diana que viajaba de La Habana a la región oriental del país son Edilberto Aldana García, de 23 años, de Vertientes, Camagàºey; Conrado Peña López, de 58 años, y Niurka de la Caridad Argelí Ladisté, de 56 años, ambos de Santiago de Cuba; y Ualter Chávez Galán…
(2026-02-14). Brazil considers sending aid shipment to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Brazilian government is considering following the example of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and sending a shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, focusing on medicines and basic food supplies, the news portal Brasil de Fato reported today. | According to the news outlet, the Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development informed them that the action is being coordinated by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | The latter agency indicated to the online newspaper that the country is developing a cooperation program with Cuba, which includes the initiatives announced during Presi…
(2026-02-14). Presidenta Sheinbaum ofrece a México como puente aéreo de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum señaló este viernes que su país está dispuesto a establecer un puente aéreo para llevar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, país que en este momento no tiene turbosina, el combustible que se utiliza para la aviación, debido al cerco y recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | ´Si lo pide Cuba, pues habrían esas condiciones, por supuesto ª, expresó la jefa de Estado en respuesta a una pregunta de un reportero que la interrogó sobre el tema en su conferencia de prensa matutina. | Recordó que en este momento no están cerrados los vuelos hacia Cuba y…
(2026-02-14). ONU: Medidas contra el combustible a Cuba tienen grave impacto humanitario. cubadebate.cu La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos (OHCHR) trasladó que los impactos del mantenimiento del bloqueo financiero y comercial por décadas, los efectos adversos de recientes eventos climáticos extremos y las medidas recientes que restringen el envío de combustibles afecta severamente los derechos humanos del pueblo cubano.
(2026-02-13). US is sending second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to coerce Iran. scmp.com The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said on Friday, putting more American firepower behind US President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme. | The USS Gerald R. Ford's planned deployment to the Middle East comes after Trump only days earlier suggested another round of talks with the Iranians was at hand. Those negotiations did not materialise…
(2026-02-13). Stuart Rees: Cowardice over Gaza dressed up as authority on Sydney's streets. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Stuart Rees The violence surrounding protests against the visit of Israel's president was not an accident of crowd control. It reflects a deeper political failure — where authority suppresses dissent rather than confronting uncomfortable truths about Gaza, protest rights and democratic responsibility. In official explanations of violence outside Sydney Town Hall on Monday…
(2026-02-13). UN Secretary-General Guterres tops list of world's Jew-haters. onlineopinion.com.au The UN Secretary-General insists Gaza "must remain" part of a Palestinian state. But does his prescription breach Article 80 and override rights preserved from the 1922 Mandate for Palestine?
(2026-02-13). Epstein strongly advised Saudi against 2018 Aramco Wall St. IPO. newarab.com 
Jeffrey Epstein advised senior Saudi officials against the state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco's planned 2018 IPO, an analysis by The New Arab of recently released emails has found. | Emails released by the US Department of Justice show that from 2016, Epstein frequently communicated with Saudi royal advisor Raafat Al-Sabbagh and
(2026-02-13). Russia Wins War of Ideology in Chat Forums. fpif.org The West can no longer ignore the corrosive effects of Russian ideology in America's information ecosystem. Although Russian influence operations have been well documented throughout the United States and Europe, one particular strand of ideology has become deeply embedded among the online far-right in a way often overlooked by traditional media coverage. | Traditionalism in its modern form emerged at the end of the Soviet Union as a reaction to Marxism-Leninism. Its core beliefs reject modernity as an ideology unconcerned with the principles of the past and decry the decay of the nuclear household. The family un…
(2026-02-13). "Our strike scared folks who are in power:" Interview with Nathalie Hrizi, UESF Vice President for Substitutes. liberationnews.org 
UESF Vice President Nathalie Hrizi spoke with On Strike! to draw out some of the key lessons from the union's historic strike and contract victory.
(2026-02-13). Trump can't erase Black history. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite broad public opposition, on Jan. 22, National Park Service (NPS) workers carried out orders from President Donald Trump to remove display panels about the history of enslavement in the U.S. at the historic President's House display in Philadelphia. Trump's attempts to deny Black history are being challenged by . . . |
(2026-02-13). Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss medical supplies. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan | Aleksei Bogdanov met with Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan Akmaral | Alnazarova on 12 February.
(2026-02-13). The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk. theintercept.com 
A commercial for crypto during the Super Bowl LX broadcast on televisions at a bar in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Photo: Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images | During the Super Bowl,
(2026-02-13). US ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case. scmp.com Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is due in federal court in Minnesota on Friday to enter a plea in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a protest at a church against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. | Lemon, now an independent journalist, livestreamed a protest against Trump's deployment of ‚Äåthousands of armed immigration agents into Democratic-governed Minnesota's biggest cities. The protest disrupted a January 18 service at Cities Church in St Paul.
(2026-02-13). "Cuba Sentenced to Death" : From Italy, the Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria Issues Urgent Appeal Against the Total Oil Blockade of the Island. radiohc.cu The Internationalist Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria, with over three decades of history alongside the Cuban Revolution, has issued a strong appeal to parliamentarians in Italy and Europe, city councilors, journalists, and citizens' associations in response to the escalation of the US blockade. | The new offensive launched by the Trump administration seeks to completely prevent oil from reaching the island, under threat of sanctions against any exporting country. This measure, they denounce, would leave Cuba without electricity, paralyzing hospitals, schools, and homes: "A plan of total strangulation, until…
(2026-02-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-13). Frame-Checking "Insurgency" in Minnesota. dissidentvoice.org Trump administration officials, joined by a chorus of Republican politicians and right-wing media pundits, have been referring to public demonstrations against ICE in Minneapolis as an "insurgency," a term typically used to refer to violent, armed rebellion, especially when it involves irregular forces opposing a larger, well-equipped military or state power. On the surface, the …
(2026-02-13). US pulls out of strategic military base and hands it over to Syria. scmp.com The US military said it completed a withdrawal from a strategic base in Syria on Thursday, handing it over to Syrian forces, in the latest sign of strengthening US Syrian ties that could enable an even larger American drawdown. | The al-Tanf garrison is positioned at the tri-border confluence of Syria, Jordan and Iraq.
(2026-02-13). DWP slammed by MPs for demonising claimants instead of fixing own system. thecanary.co 
Whilst the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) loves to brag about catching "benefit fraud", it's been called out for not doing enough to stop benefit errors in its own system. DWP pulled in front of the Public Accounts Committee for their own ____ ups — again The DWP was once again up in front […] | By
(2026-02-13). Trade unions around the world express solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu More than thirty trade union and labor organizations from over a dozen countries reaffirmed their support for Cuba today at a solidarity meeting held at the headquarters of the Central Organization of Cuban Workers (CTC) in Havana. | Via videoconference, representatives from countries such as Mexico, Canada, Spain, Argentina, and the United States extended their support to the Cuban people in the face of the Trump administration's escalating energy blockade and persecution, which included an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency and authorizing the imposition of tariffs on oil exports from third…
(2026-02-13). Ireland agrees to face Israeli team in UEFA match despite push for ban. haaretz.com Ireland's November motion to suspend Israel from UEFA accused the country of violating UEFA's statutes by organizing clubs in West Bank settlements and failing to enforce an 'effective anti-racism policy.' The Irish association said it spoke with UEFA before it decided to go on with the match…
(2026-02-13). Water industry cynically cited the new DWP deductions cap while lobbying to hike bills. thecanary.co 
The UK's water and sewerage industry weaponised Labour's Universal Credit deductions cap to lobby for higher bill hikes — all with the aid of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Documents the Canary obtained via Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveal how industry body Water UK and Yorkshire Water separately lobbied regulator Ofwat ahead […] | By
(2026-02-13). High Court overturns Palestine Action ban. electronicintifada.net Founder hails "monumental victory," while "terrorist" status remains in effect for now.
(2026-02-13). Cuban President Díaz-Canel thanks Mexico for aid shipment. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, today thanked the government and people of Mexico, and especially President Claudia Sheinbaum, for sending humanitarian aid to the island. | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban president expressed: "#ThankYouMexico. Thank you, dear @Claudiashein. The humanitarian aid from our Mexican brothers and sisters is valuable not only as material cargo. It carries with it the solidarity, friendship, and exemplary history of sovereignty and respect for the rights…
(2026-02-13). Mother in France charged after 2 babies found dead in freezer. scmp.com The mother of two infants found dead in a freezer in eastern France has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention, a prosecutor said on Friday. | The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France in recent years. | Prosecutor Cedric Logelin said the 50-year-old woman was charged late on Thursday, a day after she was arrested in the western Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt and admitted to freezing her newborns. | No one else has been charged, he added.
(2026-02-13). Belarusian ambassador holds talks with CIS secretary general. eng.belta.by A thorough exchange of views took place on current processes in the CIS area, pressing issues of trade and economic cooperation within the CIS, and preparations for the upcoming meeting of the CIS Economic Council, to be held in Moscow on 3 April.
(2026-02-13). Palestine Action Defeats Ban in UK Court. truthout.org The British High Court ruled Friday that the United Kingdom government's ban on the anti-genocide advocacy group Palestine Action was unlawful, a decision that campaigners cheered as a major victory while also demanding the dismissal of all charges against those arrested and imprisoned for backing the group. The UK-based Stop the War Coalition noted that roughly 3,000… |
(2026-02-13). USMC's Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets. twz.com 
(2026-02-13). Minister: Tourism sector in Belarus needs new impetus. eng.belta.by 2025 was a robust year for the tourism sector as it set a new record in the export of tourism services at $385 million.
(2026-02-13). Studio 2 Extra: Penn study finds popular sleep noise may be doing more harm than good. whyy.org A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.
(2026-02-13). NO DEAL: Nurses at NY-Presbyterian overwhelmingly vote to stay on strike. therealnews.com 
(2026-02-13). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make her debut as an imperialist strategist at the Munich Security Conference. wsws.org The appearance at the largest conference of national-security officials and heads of state marks the full integration of AOC and the Democratic Socialists of America into the structure of American imperialism.
(2026-02-13). Nobody Starts With a Blank Slate: an Interview with John Sayles. counterpunch.org 
The novels of John Sayles encompass a wide swath of American history. Since the wide swath of American history is replete with one injustice after another, those are front and center in Sayles's fiction. Crucible, his latest novel, is set in the tumultuous, violent Detroit of the 1920s to World War II. It is a
(2026-02-13). Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to top crime syndicate. scmp.com Brazilian prosecutors and police launched an extensive crackdown on a Chinese electronics distribution network accused of laundering more than one billion reais (US$190 million) over seven months through a system allegedly related to one of Latin America's most powerful crime syndicates. | The Primeiro Comando da Capital, or PCC, syndicate allegedly sold imported consumer electronics throughout Brazil via a Chinese e-commerce platform called "Knup Brasil", including mobile phone chargers,…
(2026-02-13). The Philip Brown Case Tells Us What to Expect After Federal Agents Shoot Someone. counterpunch.org 
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot at Phillip Brown's car in Washington, D.C., last fall, the outcome offered a revealing lesson about accountability in the age of expanded federal policing. A federal agent fired, Brown lived, and the system's response was quiet: no criminal charges for the shooter, limited public information, and a fast
(2026-02-13). The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid. theintercept.com 
"I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR," she told The Intercept in an exclusive interview.
(2026-02-13). Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign. theintercept.com Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat running for Senate in Texas, wants people to know she isn't taking corporate PAC money — in her Senate campaign. | "In this Senate race I have not taken any corporate PAC money," Crockett But according to her
(2026-02-13). "Policy of Aggression" : Cuba's U.N. Ambassador Denounces U.S. Oil Blockade, Push to Topple Government. democracynow.org 
Cuba is facing a growing humanitarian crisis due to a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. The Trump administration has also threatened new tariffs against any nation that sends fuel to Cuba, which has been under a U.S. trade embargo since 1962. These measures have caused fuel shortages and widespread blackouts, while the cost of food and transportation has skyrocketed. "This is a massive violation of human rights," says Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuban ambassador to the United Nations. "It's a massive violation of international law."…
(2026-02-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-13). Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as BNP secures commanding victory in national elections; PM Modi reacts. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is heading towards a resounding majority in the country's parliamentary elections held on Thursday, paving the way for the 60-year-old leader to assume the office of prime minister.According to unofficial figures emerging from the Election Commission and party insiders, Rahman has won from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies. The BNP, which contested 292 of the 300 parliamentary seats while leaving the remainder to its allies, appears poised to secure a comfortable two-thirds majority in the Jatiya Sangsad.Prime Minister Narendra…
(2026-02-13). US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut. scmp.com Consumer inflation in the US cooled slightly more than expected in January, government data showed Friday, as energy prices dipped. | Analysts say the figure allows the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again later this year, but warn that policymakers need to see sustained improvement to do so — despite US President Donald Trump's insistence that there is virtually no inflation.
(2026-02-13). Ari Berman on Attacks on Voting. fair.org 
(2026-02-13). Who Let Elon Musk Pollute South Memphis? levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-02-13). Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage's senior advisor in charge of developing policy for a future Reform UK Government sits on the board of an organisation financed by a pro-Kremlin Hungarian state-funded body dedicated to breaking up the EU – and tied to Russian oil. | Professor James Orr, who was appointed last October as a senior advisor to Farage, is also a director of the UK arm of the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation (RSFL). | A recent
(2026-02-13). CARTOONS: Chris Minns dines out on defence of. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). The Politics of Hate: Weaponized Discord Is the Deep State's Most Effective Tool. counterpunch.org 
"Love your enemies." — Jesus Christ "I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them." —President Trump This country was built on the radical idea that government exists to serve the people—not to control them, monitor them, manage them, or rule over them. That idea is being systematically dismantled by a Deep State
(2026-02-13). 'Monumental victory': Activists welcome Palestine Action ruling. newarab.com 
Activists and rights groups in the UK have welcomed a "monumental victory" after the On Friday, several prominent campaigners hailed the legal victory by Palestine Action co-founder
(2026-02-13). The Mardi Gras Indian Tradition Carrying Generations of Black History. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — From the porch of his family's home in Uptown New Orleans, Gerard "Little Bo" Dollis remembers being small enough to see only feathers — plumes of red and gold that blocked out the morning sun and the party bus idling behind his father. "You couldn't even see the bus," said Dollis, also …
(2026-02-13). Las grandes mentiras: ayudémosles a desmoronarse. workers.org 
øSe recordará enero de 2026 como el mes en que se desmoronaron las grandes mentiras del imperialismo estadounidense? Mundo Obrero y otros foros antiimperialistas y prosocialistas deben lidiar con esta pregunta para idear un plan de acción que les haga desmoronarse aún más. Contra todas las grandes mentiras de Trump, . . . |
(2026-02-13). Cuba: No Forgiveness for Collaboration. radiohc.cu El Batazo Specials | Today we discuss the attempted genocide, the energy-driven campaign to starve the Cuban people into submission, orchestrated by the neo-fascist administration of Trump and Rubio. But we also discuss the numerous initiatives denouncing and showing solidarity with Cuba, such as the "Let Cuba Live" movement, launched from within the US itself, supported by thousands of people from the arts, academia, and politics, including Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Alice Walker, and Roger Waters. | We reviewed some excellent texts on the situation, such as the article by Chilean activist and politician Dani…