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2026-02-28: News Headlines

english.palinfo.com (2026-02-28). Israel, US launch strikes on Iran The Israeli occupation regime and the US army said on Saturday morning that they launched joint strikes against Iran, as multiple explosions resounded in Tehran. | | The attack followed months of growing war threats against Iran by US president Donald Trump.

npr.org (2026-02-28). Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakersThe strikes, which began early Saturday, were launched without congressional authorization. Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war.

reuters.com (2026-02-28). Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attackRussia on Saturday criticised U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel for embarking on a dangerously irresponsible attack on Iran which Moscow said was plunging the entire Middle East into the abyss.

Newsroom (2026-02-28). Missiles Strike Abu Dhabi After Iran Targets Gulf States, One Killed. moderndiplomacy.eu Several Gulf Arab countries reported being targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Iran's promise to retaliate against the U. S. and Israel. The United Arab Emirates confirmed one fatality in Abu Dhabi but did not provide further details. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, which all host U. S. military forces, stated they intercepted …

cryptobriefing.com (2026-02-28). Bitcoin tumbles after Israel launches strike on Iran, triggering $100M in longs liquidated in 15 minutesBitcoin plunged immediately after news of Israel's preventative strike on Iran spread, rattling global markets and triggering a swift retreat from crypto assets.

newarab (2026-02-28). Israel, US attack Iran, explosions rock major cities. newarab.com Israel announced what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran on Saturday, amid continued mediated talks between Washington and Tehran that were meant to avert a military conflict. | "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country," read a statement from his ministry. | Shortly after, a US official confirmed that American forces had joined in the attacks.

geo.tv (2026-02-28). Israel launches pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions heard in Tehran. geo.tv Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran on February 28, 2026. — ReutersIsrael said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a…

geo.tv (2026-02-28). Israel, US launch pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions in Tehran, other cities. geo.tv

Peoples Dispatch (2026-02-28). Trump declares "major combat operations" underway against Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The strikes, launched jointly by the US and Israel, come amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman. Iran has begun its "overwhelming" retaliatory action against Israeli targets.

aljazeera.com (2026-02-28). LIVE: Israel attacks Iran, US official says US took part in strikes Israel says it has ⁠has launched a missile attack ⁠against Iran, while a US official has told Al Jazeera the United States took part in the strikes. | Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran's capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country. There was no immediate official Iranian reaction.

Staff (2026-02-28). Sirens blare across Israel after Israel and U.S. strike in Iran. haaretz.com

geo.tv (2026-02-28). Sometimes you have to use force, says Trump after US-Iran talks end with no deal. geo.tv

hindustantimes (2026-02-28). Trump's boastful remarks ignored? Iran warns US forces could face destruction if new war breaks out. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as military tensions spike, with Tehran's top army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi declaring that if Washington truly grasped Iran's military power, it "would never speak of war," even as U.S. forces mass across the Middle East and nuclear talks struggle to produce a breakthrough.

NONE (2026-02-28). Taliban now 'amenable to talks' as world urges de-escalation. dawn.com • Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead diplomatic scramble; Iran offers to facilitate talks | • Trump 'refuses' to intervene because of 'fondness' for Pakistan | • UN, China, Russia, UK call for immediate ceasefire | ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan unleashed air strikes on major Afghan cities, killing dozens in the most serious The Afghan Ta…

hindustantimes (2026-02-28). Trump plays with 'fire' as Iran warns US of with brutal military 'never-experienced' response | War | War. hindustantimes.com As U.S. President Donald Trump talks up military options and moves additional troops, warplanes and a carrier strike group into the region, Iran's armed forces have issued one of their most fiery warnings in years, vowing that any American strike could engulf the Middle East in a "widespread fire." Tehran has seized on Trump's strike rhetoric to send a dual message: publicly, it insists Iran is not seeking war; privately, it is signalling to Washington and its regional allies that it is prepared for a level of confrontation the U.S. has "never experienced."

Newsroom (2026-02-28). "Operation Epic Fury" : Major Escalation as US and Israel Strike Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel began a pre-emptive attack on Iran on Saturday, with the United States also launching military actions, heightening tensions in the Middle East and diminishing hopes for a peaceful resolution to Iran's nuclear issues with the West. U. S. military operations are expected to continue for several days, though detailed information on their extent is …

multiple organizations (2026-02-28). Thursday 3/5: Workshop on Local Divestment and Boycott Campaigns Targeting Military Tech Giant Palantir. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/from-minneapoli…

NONE (2026-02-28). Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza. dawn.com • Israel's Supreme Court freezes ban on foreign aid organisations in enclave | • US public sympathy shifts to Palestinians over Israel, new Gallup poll reveals | CAIRO: Relentless Israeli attacks killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, medics said, adding to a death toll of at least 600 people killed by Israeli fire since a US-brokered Gaza's health officials reported that in southern Gaza, five people were killed and several others were injured, some critically, i…

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Bill Clinton says he did 'nothing wrong' in House Epstein inquiry. aljazeera.com Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

NONE (2026-02-28). UN terms violence against women 'a global emergency'. dawn.com GENEVA: The UN rights chief has decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jefferey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk slammed "social systems that silence women and girls" and allow powerful men to abuse them with impunity. | "Violence against women, including femicide, is a global emergency," the High Commissioner for Human Rights told the UN's top rights body. | He highlighted the extreme situation in Afghanistan, warning that the "system of segregation imp…

Agence France-Presse (2026-02-28). UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it 'a global emergency'. scmp.com The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced "social systems that silence women and girls" allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity.

Staff (2026-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez Requests That Trump End Sanctions and Blockade Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, he said he was a friend and partner of Venezuela, and I celebrate and welcome that concept for Venezuela… I hope, and it is the feeling of Venezuelans, that as friends, the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela cease. Our young people have the right…

Staff (2026-02-28). President Maduro Denounces US Violation of Right to Defense Amid Funding Blockade. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a sworn statement dated February 18 and filed with a federal court in Manhattan, President Maduro clarified that, in accordance with the laws and practices of Venezuela, he has the right to have the government cover his legal costs. The document, signed by President Maduro, reaffirms that t…

scorinoco (2026-02-28). Venezuela: Acting Attorney General and Ombudsperson Take Oath. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed human rights lawyer Larry Devoe as acting attorney general and former Attorney General Tarek William Saab as acting ombudsperson. | Following the resignations of Tarek William Saab as attorney general and Alfredo Ruiz as ombudsperson, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez stated that according to constitutional procedure, the parliament must form a nominations committee and, in the meantime, interim officials would be appointed for the two positions. | After the conclusion of the regular session on Wednesday, February 25, the National Assembly swore in Devoe and…

Pablo Meriguet (2026-02-28). Amnesty law comes into force in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org According to Venezuelan authorities, the law seeks to bring peace to a highly polarized country. In this article, we review who the law grants amnesty to and what crimes are not covered.

scorinoco (2026-02-28). US Allows Limited Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba. orinocotribune.com The US government declared on Wednesday, February 25, that it does not completely prohibit the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, marking a shift in its stance toward the island, which is suffering from the tightening of the oil blockade imposed by the United States. | The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for the US unilateral coercive measures, published a

Staff (2026-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez Requests That Trump End Sanctions and Blockade Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, he said he was a friend and partner of Venezuela, and I celebrate and welcome that concept for Venezuela… I hope, and it is the feeling of Venezuelans, that as friends, the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela cease. Our young people have the right…

scorinoco (2026-02-28). Acting President of Venezuela Meets Shell Representatives to Discuss Natural Gas Projects. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a high-level meeting with executives from the British oil company Shell, with the aim of strengthening projects in the national energy sector. | The meeting, held on Thursday, February 26, was attended by Adam Lowmass, regional vice president of Shell; the president of Global Gas, Cederic Cremers; Elias Nucette, vice president of Shell; and Alfredo Urdaneta, representative of Shell in Venezuela. Rodríguez was accompanied by the president of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, along with the deputy ministers of oil, Paula Henao, and Gas, Luis Gon…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-02-28). Cuba Announces Two Additions to its Roster for the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) announced today the inclusion of pitcher Armando Dueñas and infielder Cristian Rodríguez in the roster for the VI World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17 in the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. | Both athletes fill the vacancies left by pitchers Daviel Hurtado, who is injured, and Naykel Cruz, whose insurance claim was denied, according to a recent report from the same source. | Dueñas, with several stints in professional leagues, will bolster the bullpen and has shown consistent improvement in his handling of his wea…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Tangible boons for people hailed as key. ecns.cn On Dongshan Island in East China's Fujian province, a long-observed custom continues on festive occasions: residents first pay tribute to "Gu Gong" before honoring their ancestors.

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2026-02-28). Trump: we've begun combat strikes, regime change operations in Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump released a video on

àÅlvaro García Linera (2026-02-28). àÅlvaro García Linera: The rise of 21st century protectorates. links.org.au àÅlvaro García Linera — US invasions and bombings are not going to disappear, but they will become shorter in duration, devastating in their technical effectiveness, and without prolonged military occupations.

Gideon Levy (2026-02-28). A Palestinian teen was helping a neighbor when Israeli troops approached. He fled and was shot dead, in the back. haaretz.com A single bullet fired by an Israeli soldier killed Mohammad Shreim, 18, who was helping a neighbor to herd sheep in Qalqilyah. Two days later, the army arrested his father and three brothers — for disruptions at the teen's funeral…

NONE (2026-02-28). Donation boxes 'escape' action against illicit charities in Punjab. dawn.com ⚪ UNMARKED boxes can be used to violate rules on safe charity.—Dawn | • Experts warn unregulated funds being channelled through anonymous collection boxes undermine NAP objectives | • Official says 'owners' will be identified once seminaries registered with home department | LAHORE: Despite the Punjab home department's crackdown on illicit charities and the

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Argentina Senate approves contentious Milei-backed labour reforms. aljazeera.com Milei's administration says the changes ‚Å will spur investment, but labour unions argue they weaken worker protections.

Answer Coalition (2026-02-28). Emergency protests against war on Iran in cities across U.S. answercoalition.org A coalition of grassroots organizations is sponsoring emergency protests in scores of cities around the country on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration's attack against Iran. A full list of demonstrations will be updated on this page in the morning, as locations and times are confirmed. | Trump's unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran is an act of war that threatens to cause unthinkable death and destruction. But the people of this country reject another endless war and will take to the streets now and make our voices heard. | Iran has not attacked the United States. The government has been engaged in diplo…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Housing, Dignity Project (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: East Oakland Community Town Hall: Dialogue on Real Solutions to Homelessness. indybay.org Las Palmas Event Center | 9319 Railroad Ave, | Oakland 94603…

WSWS (2026-02-28). Australian housing crisis: Unaffordability at record levels. wsws.org The Labor government's expanded "first home buyer" schemes have not provided relief for workers and young people but rather have inflated prices and further enriched banks, developers, and existing property owners.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being "dropped off" miles from home by CBP agents. wsws.org Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.

United Front Against Fascism (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China tightens rules on online food merchants. ecns.cn China will require online takeaway restaurants to use the same name as their physical storefronts and disclose more operational details, tightening oversight of the fast-growing food delivery sector as regulators seek to curb misleading practices and food safety risks.

Edited by Michael Harris (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: 2026 Folsom Black History Tour – Kickoff for 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Sutter St. & Leodesdorff St: | Historic Folsom Station…

Newsroom (2026-02-28). Trump urgedIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard to surrender. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has started "major combat operations" in Iran, warning of possible American casualties. The military strikes are intended to destroy Iranian missiles and eliminate its navy, following previous warnings from the U. S. and Israel regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Trump emphasized the seriousness of …

WSWS (2026-02-28). Hamnet, Hamlet and the demanding effort "to show the very age and body of the time" wsws.org The film is built around the family life of playwright William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1590s and the death of their 11-year-old son.

ICRC (2026-02-28). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Argentina's labor bill vote and tire factory shutdown expose pseudo-left unionism. wsws.org As Argentina's Senate approved fascist President Javier Milei's Labor Modernization bill, pseudo-left unions promoted nationalist appeals to the Peronist bureaucracy, repeating the betrayals that paved the way for the 1976-1983 dictatorship.

SCMP Reporter (2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran, saying it seeks 'to remove threats'. scmp.com Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defence Ministry said in a statement. | Sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the public to prepare for the possibility of an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

WSWS (2026-02-28). New Zealand: Union pushes through pay cut for 12,300 health workers. wsws.org The two-year agreement follows a similar sellout by the secondary teachers' union, with both deals aimed at imposing the right-wing coalition government's austerity agenda.

Newsroom (2026-02-28). Russia Blames Trump and Israel for Regional 'Descent into the Abyss'. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia criticized U. S. President Donald Trump and Israel for attacking Iran, claiming it is leading the Middle East into crisis. The U. S. and Israel targeted Iran's leadership to eliminate a security threat and to support Iranians in challenging their government, according to Trump. Russia's foreign ministry warned that these actions could lead to …

Consultance Edition (2026-02-28). Homophobia in Senegal: The State violates its international commitments. fidh.org A recent draft bill aims to create significantly harsher punishment for same-sex relations and to criminalise "the promotion of LGBT ideology." Amid a worrying rise in homophobia, 27 men have been arrested since 9 February 2026. The draft legislation is in breach of Senegal's international and regional human rights commitments.
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The Independent (2026-02-28). Yusuf Nsibambi explains move to NRM, 2026 elections, and rule of law. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, walked into the weekly press conference of the Uganda Law Society's Radical New Bar, he did not come as a triumphant politician. He came as a reflective one. Recently defeated in the January presidential and parliamentary elections, and …

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.

respost (2026-02-28). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…

aljazeera (2026-02-28). OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon to use tech in 'classified network'. aljazeera.com Sam Altman claims his technology will not be used by the US for 'domestic mass surveillance' or 'autonomous weapons'.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Nanjing lights up lanterns ahead of Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Visitors admire colorful lantern displays in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Feb. 27, 2026. As the Lantern Festival approaches, the ancient city is illuminated with dazzling lights.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.

The Independent (2026-02-28). Museveni pardons murder convict Muhammad Ssebuufu. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has exercised his powers under the prerogative of mercy to pardon jailed businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu. The pardon was confirmed by Uganda Prison Service spokesperson Frank Baine, who stated in a WhatsApp message that it is contained in the President's Communique dated February 21, 2026. No …

Guest Blogger (2026-02-28). Rooftop Solar: Is There a Case? (Part III). wattsupwiththat.com "And you wonder why people are skeptical. [Bradley] made a comment. You disputed it. He provided support. You deflected and avoided the issue with a completely illogical statement. Oh, that's right, you are a 'journalist'." ( — Mike Robinson to Elisa Wood, below)…

Lynda Carson (2026-02-28). Greenpeace organizations to appeal $345 million judgement. indybay.org Photo of some members of Greenpeace.

WSWS (2026-02-28). FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho's home. wsws.org While the DOJ has cited possible corruption, it is likely that Carvalho was targeted for his criticisms of ICE raids targeting immigrant children.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). New guideline stresses 'health first' in schools. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new guideline aimed at transforming schools across the country into "healthy schools", with a strong emphasis on physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional safety.

Santa Cruz Personal Rapid Transit (2026-02-28). Thursday 3/26: Does Santa Cruz County need podcars? indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA…

JBLM Whistleblowers (2026-02-28). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.

Joe Jurado (2026-02-28). HUD Proposes Rule That Would Add Time Limits To Section 8 Vouchers. newsone.com Source: Genaro Molina / Getty | With each new policy it introduces, the Trump administration reveals how out of touch it is with the realities facing millions of Americans. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that would place time limits and work requirements on those who use Section 8 vouchers. |

WSWS (2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China to accelerate lunar mission plans this year. ecns.cn It added that the development of major flight vehicles, including the Long March 10 heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Mengzhou crew spacecraft and the Lanyue lunar lander, is progressing smoothly.

City of Sunnyvale (2026-02-28). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.

Plus News (2026-02-28). Court Bars Prosecution from Adding More Suspects in NUP Military Drills Case. plusnews.ug The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court in Kanyanya has ordered the prosecution to stop adding more suspects to the charge sheet in the case involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of engaging in unlawful military drills. The directive was issued on Friday by Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumaasiimwe, who said that the …

ICRC (2026-02-28). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…

NONE (2026-02-28). With presidential ordinance set to lapse, Senate passes bill for regulating virtual assets. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The upper House of Parliament on Friday passed a bill for regulating virtual assets as well as the 'establishment' of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a body already set up under an ordinance approved by the president in July last year. | The development comes as the ordinance was set to The rules were suspended in the Senate to take up the bill, which was moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for immediate consideration. | The preamble of the bill…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Girl from Taiwan deliberately rammed in Shibuya, sparking backlash over Japan's bumping attackers. ecns.cn A video shows a mother and her daughter from China's Taiwan province deliberately knocked down by a woman while they were crossing a street in Shibuya, Tokyo recently, sparking widespread discussion in Taiwan after the footage of the incident went viral.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.

Muneeb Ur Rahman (2026-02-28). Developments Under PAROS: Securing Outer Space. moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past few years, states have increased their use of satellite technology in the military sphere, as it has high strategic value in protecting national security and winning an armed conflict. Threat perceptions vary. However, there are three principal forms to consider. First, hostility between space-based assets. Second, attacks from space on terrestrial targets. …

NONE (2026-02-28). Labour red-faced, Reform cries foul as Greens claim key UK by-poll. dawn.com A SCREENSHOT from the Greens' Urdu language campaign video. | LONDON: The Green Party of England and Wales secured a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, overturning Labour's 13,000-vote majority in a result that comes as a significant setback to Keir Starmer. | Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green councillor, was elected as the party's first MP in northern England after winning 14,980 votes in a tightly contested race. | Reform UK came second with 10,578 votes, while Labour slumped to third place, finishing 5,616 votes behind the Greens, a dramatic 25.3 per cent drop in its vote sha…

Miro Sedlak (2026-02-28). Europe Knows It's Under Attack. So Why Won't It Respond? moderndiplomacy.eu In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and sabotage spanning at least six EU member states. The operatives were recruited online, paid in cryptocurrency, and tasked with firebombing warehouses and surveilling military logistics. Few had intelligence training. All were …

geo.tv (2026-02-28). 'Very good' ties with Pakistan: Trump says US won't intervene in Islamabad-Kabul conflict. geo.tv US President Donald Trump pumps his fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 27, 2026. — ReutersFighting continues as Pakistan, Afghanistan enter in "open war".Trump stresses he has "very good…

Dr. Usman (2026-02-28). Ghazab Lil Haq and the Price of Safe Havens. moderndiplomacy.eu When in a newscast at the 0345 hours, it is announced that big figures have been killed and there is a list that long of damaged targets that has been destroyed people react in two ways. Still others are relieved since they are sure that there has been some threat that has been dealt with. …

WSWS (2026-02-28). Trump blacklists Anthropic, orders all federal agencies to cease use of AI firm's technology. wsws.org Trump's blacklisting of Anthropic and CEO Dario Amodei's response expose the real character of the dispute: not a conflict between ethics and militarism, but between two factions of the ruling class over the terms of AI's integration into the US war machine.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

WHYY (2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Ramadan in Yemen's Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages. aljazeera.com Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.

some anarchists (2026-02-28). Tree Spiking in Upper Middle Feather Watershed. indybay.org Loggers beware!… We have spiked before and we will spike again until logging ends.

Paul Le Blanc (2026-02-28). Stalin's latter-day defenders. links.org.au Paul Le Blanc — A serious development on the left is the rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin. A systematic left-wing critique of the new wave of Stalinist revisionism has been missing, until now.

Newsroom (2026-02-28). Where Are US Forces Stationed in the Middle East? moderndiplomacy.eu Israel and the United States have launched an attack on Iran, leading to increased military tensions in the Middle East. Significant U. S. military facilities in the region include several key bases. In Bahrain, the U. S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters oversees operations in the Gulf and surrounding seas. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air …

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon's al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports. aljazeera.com The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.

Mae Palty (2026-02-28). was always told liking women meant I was straight. I know there was another. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli filmmaker who found herself after a breakup, and a Jewish Texan who never felt at home in the Christian culture she was born into…

Bloomberg (2026-02-28). Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election. scmp.com Denmark's intelligence services have warned that foreign powers may seek to interfere in the country's March 24 general election, singling out Russia as the primary threat but also flagging the US and China as potential sources of influence. | In a statement published on Friday night, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service said it was "highly likely" that Denmark was a prioritised target for Russian influence activities due to the Nordic nation's support for Ukraine. It also cited rising…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Maturing time deposits to test investment appetite. ecns.cn A huge wave of maturing household time deposits, totaling tens of trillions of yuan, is set to test the investment appetite of Chinese savers in 2026, potentially reshaping the flow of capital across the country's financial markets as more asset allocation options emerge.

Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Community Meeting. indybay.org Trinity+St. Peters Church, 1620 Gough St., San Francisco…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran. ecns.cn Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20. aljazeera.com Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.

CSO SJ & SJ Against Trump Coalition (2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Stand With Immigrant Women! No ICE! – International Day Protest. indybay.org St. James Park | Between First & Second Streets at St. James Street | Downtown San Jose, CA…

albawaba (2026-02-28). Israeli female soldier arrested in Istanbul amid fierce US pressure on Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Israeli media, a former female soldier with dual Turkish and Israeli citizenship was arrested in Turkey last week and then released after the US stepped in diplomatically.The woman was in Istanbul to see her family when Turkish police arrested her for breaking laws that say Turkish citizens can't serve in foreign armed forces. At first, she was held for a few hours before being put under house arrest.Social Media Campaign Led to Arrest: Reports say that she was arrested after an online campaign went after dual citizens who had served in the Israeli military before. The campaign star…

Monica Moorehead (2026-02-28). WW Commentary: BAFTA and BBC allow racial slur to air. workers.org On Feb. 22, during the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards show in London, while two African American actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were presenting an award, John Davidson, who is white, shouted out the N-word for the in-person and streaming audience to clearly . . . |

Kyle Anzalone (2026-02-28). US, Israel Launch War on Iran. news.antiwar.com The US and Israel have started an aggressive war against Iran, and Tehran has retaliated with strikes against Israel and American military bases in the Middle East. In a video posted to Truth Social early Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced the beginning of military operations against Iran. Trump called on the Iranian people to …

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan ($1,445) of GDP fell 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, as the country made notable progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, official data showed on Saturday.

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-28). Trump praises Pakistan leadership amid escalating Kabul-Islamabad conflict, backs Islamabad's right to defend itself. ptcnews.tv PTC EWeb Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday underscored his strong ties with Pakistan's leadership, even as hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul deepened into what Pakistan has termed an "open war."Responding to questions from reporters about whether Washington would step into the crisis, Trump said intervention was possible but highlighted his positive relationship with Pakistan's top officials. He described the country's Prime Minister and military leadership as figures he deeply respects and added that Pakistan was performing "terrifically well."US signals support for PakistanThe US administration a…

Kevin Pina (2026-02-28). The Gravity of Empire: How Capital and the State Are Assimilating the Crypto Rebellion. indybay.org TITLE: | Byline: Kevin Pina…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). FIBA apologizes to Chinese men's basketball team over inappropriate wording. ecns.cn FIBA issued an apology to "the Chinese national team, its fans, and the entire Chinese basketball community" on its official WeChat account Friday, stating that Team China's victory was earned through talent, effort, and determination. Its previous post has been removed or edited from all platforms.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). CSRC chairman pledges deeper capital market opening, reforms of STAR Market and ChiNext. ecns.cn China's top securities regulator has pledged to push the country's capital market opening to a deeper and higher level while advancing reforms of the STAR Market and ChiNext during a meeting with foreign financial institutions.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Mamdani's decision to reopen New York City schools after blizzard angers teachers and parents. wsws.org Educators and parents voiced their opposition to Mamdani's decision—and to the leadership of the UFT, which had put up no opposition to it—online as well as in a petition that collected over 170,000 signatures.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-02-28). City Hall Rally to Save Climate Action Plan. indybay.org City's inhabitants demand strong climate leadership from Mayor Lurie…

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Newly-elected far-right Japanese government prepares war measures. wsws.org Plans for war against China coincide with plans for the suppression of political opposition and democratic rights within Japan.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Press center for China's annual 'two sessions' opens. ecns.cn A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opens on Feb. 27, 2026 at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Foreigners entering China visa-free up 49.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 30.08 million inbound visits by foreign nationals under visa-free policies in 2025, up 49.5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Chinese Canadian: China plays 'meaningful role in my international recognition'. ecns.cn Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.

aljazeera (2026-02-28). After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter. aljazeera.com Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China reports daily average of 26,000 new businesses in 2025. ecns.cn China registered an average of 26,000 newly established enterprises per day in 2025, official data showed on Saturday.

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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Mijente, Wolves, Raging Grannies (2026-02-28). Tuesday 3/3: Protest at Palantir Palo Alto ⚪ Sing Out! indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto, CA | protest is on the Alma St. side of the building…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, gov't work report. ecns.cn The meeting noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as China works to reinforce the foundations and pushes ahead on all fronts toward basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China to send 167-member delegation featuring 70 athletes to 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics. ecns.cn China announced on Friday that a 167-member delegation, including 70 athletes, will participate in 71 events across six sports at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics.

Zack Linly (2026-02-28). Add Surgeon General Pick Casey Means To The Long List Of Unqualified Trump Appointees. newsone.com Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty | Look,

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Investors hold positive view on Chinese shares. ecns.cn Foreign investors and asset managers are showing a positive outlook on Chinese equities this year amid a consensus that improved profits — a result of continued investment in technology and economic recovery buoyed by supportive policies — will make a big difference in the Chinese stock market.

Human Banner SF (2026-02-28). Saturday 3/28: San Francisco: No Kings 3! Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach | 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17 | San Francisco, CA 94121…

Staff (2026-02-28). Urgent call to act against the U.S.-Zionist aggression: Stand with Iran, stand with Palestine. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces in the strongest terms the joint U.S.-Zionist attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and calls for the broadest mobilizations everywhere to not only protest but to shut down the war machine with action and meaningful solidarity. The aggression on Iran, timed for the holy month of Ramadan, is …

Alain Stephens (2026-02-28). Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling Death and Destruction in Mexico. theintercept.com A burnt truck seen after a wave of violence in Aguililla, the birthplace of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Tierra Caliente, Mexico, on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Enrique Castro/AFP via Getty Images | The images from Mexico looked like a modern global battlefield. Security forces engaged in torrents of gunfire

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2026-02-28). Beijing's Red Line: Can China Defend Iran Without Going to War With America? moderndiplomacy.eu In light of the large-scale attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, China adopted a stance focused on diplomatic condemnation and indirect technical and military support for Iran, while also taking precautionary measures for its citizens. As tensions escalated on February 28, 2026, China pursued a defensive strategy …

NONE (2026-02-28). Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk. dawn.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is directing the government to stop work with Anthropic, and the Pentagon said it would Trump added there would be a six-month phase-out for the Defence Department and other agencies that use the company's products. If Anthropic does not help with the transition, Trump said, he would use "the Full Pow…

newarab (2026-02-28). UN rights chief warns more Iranians face execution over protests. newarab.com The UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the "I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests," Turk said in a speech to the

Mitchell Plitnick (2026-02-28). Inside Saudi Arabia's regional realignment. mondoweiss.net Saudi Arabia is shifting toward a major realignment of its foreign policy and global role. This goes far beyond its rivalry with the United Arab Emirates — it includes a complete rethinking of its relationship with the U.S. and Israel.

albawaba (2026-02-28). "School Wars" TikTok trend sparks fears of knife violence among UK students. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—School leaders and officials are worried about a troubling trend on social media that encourages students to take part in organized street fights. Some posts even call for the use of knives and other weapons.British news reports say that the online activity, which mostly happens on sites like TikTok, encourages what users are calling "school wars." These posts split students into groups based on their schools and tell them to meet in public places to fight.Police and teachers are especially worried because some of the messages tell people to bring things that could be used as weapons, like knives,…

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Xi urges good start to 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, asked senior Party officials to ensure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

The Independent (2026-02-28). Tariffs bite, but erratic U.S. trade policies inflict greater damage. independent.co.ug LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The United States began enforcing a new round of global tariffs Tuesday, imposing a 10 percent levy on most imports to replace broad duties recently struck down by the Supreme Court. The Trump administration has also indicated plans to raise the rate to 15 percent. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled …

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). Do business with the world in Yiwu! How to explore the 'World Supermarket' 6.0. ecns.cn A visitor from Saudi Arabia remarked, "It's enormous! We haven't even covered 10% yet." So, how do you navigate such a huge market? Click the video for this super useful shopping guide—you'll want to save it!

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). China's GDP grows 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in 2025, reaching a record of 140.1879 trillion yuan (about $20.44 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Saturday.

NONE (2026-02-28). Budget 2026-27 as a bridge. dawn.com THE federal budget for 2026-27 won't be just another annual ritual. It will likely be the penultimate budget before Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility with the IMF concludes end-2027. | If the prime minister's stated aim to exit the IMF programme decisively is to be realised, this budget must serve as the bridge between stabilisation and sustainable growth. | The government deserves credit for meeting the performance criteria and structural benchmarks agreed with the IMF. Macroeconomic stability has been restored, inflation moderated, the exchange rate steadied and fiscal discipline im ≠ ≠proved. The task no…

NONE (2026-02-28). Written reasons must for offloading passengers, rules LHC. dawn.com • LHC says absence of record undermines transparency | • Law officer hints at review mechanism for offloading | LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that immigration authorities must record and communicate written reasons in every case where a passenger is offloaded from an international flight, holding that such action, though preventive, must comply with constitutional safeguards of due process. | Justice Raheel Kamran announced the judgment while deciding two identical petitions filed by Muhammad Soban and Ali Raza against the federal government. | The petitioners w…

WSWS (2026-02-28). Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts. wsws.org "The era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," according to WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo.

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |

Guest Blogger (2026-02-28). AI may bring a cognitive renaissance to human thinking. wattsupwiththat.com It is conceivable that the growing revolutionary combination of Americans getting better information with more time to think will lead to a cognitive renaissance. It is certainly worth watching for.

Steve Gillis (2026-02-28). Boston letter carriers launch contract campaign. workers.org Neither snow nor frigid cold nor the gloom of the union-busting Trump administration could hold back the spirited members of Boston's Branch 34 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and their allies. They rallied Feb. 22, marching on the main South Station U.S. Post Office to launch NALC's . . . |

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest. aljazeera.com The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump's immigration surge.

WSWS (2026-02-28). Mamdani embraces Trump: Collaboration with fascism from the DSA mayor. wsws.org Mamdani stood side-by-side with the would-be dictator who has the blood of thousands on his hands, and may soon have the blood of millions, as his war fleet assembles off the coast of Iran.

newarab (2026-02-28). Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process. newarab.com The imprisoned leader of a militant The appeal by His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Tur…

WorkWeek (2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: Namibia, The Working Class, Unions & Chinese Imperialism: A Panel. indybay.org To join the meeting panel: | us02web.zoom.us/j/87510537956?pwd=Xb0qYY…

Codepink (2026-02-28). Thursday 3/5: Webinar: Women for Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iwwd35

hindustantimes (2026-02-28). Israel attacks Iran: Mystery over Khamenei location; IDF hits President home, bid to kill Pezeshkian. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes on nearly 30 targets across Iran on February 28, with some accounts alleging that the operation may have included an attempt to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to these reports, targets included the president's residence and an intelligence headquarters. Meanwhile, questions have emerged regarding the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the aftermath of the strikes. Watch the full video for more.

ICRC (2026-02-28). 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…

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.

aljazeera (2026-02-28). Pakistan says 'no dialogue' with Afghanistan as attacks persist. aljazeera.com Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.

Guest Blogger (2026-02-28). EPA's CO2 Reversal Is Welcome Opening For Developing World. wattsupwiththat.com With the EPA backing away from its regulation of greenhouse gases, developing countries should waste no time in severing whatever restrictions Western climate overseers have placed on their use of fossil fuels. For too long, climate policies have impeded economic growth and denied access to reliable supplies of electricity, to safer indoor fuels for cooking and heating, to refrigeration and to clean water. The result has been higher rates of morbidity and mortality among the world's poor.

Tom Hussain (2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…

edited by Khubaka (2026-02-28). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."

NONE (2026-02-28). Pakistan faces monumental task against Sri Lanka in crucial Super Eight. dawn.com Pakistan cricket remains in limbo as the Twenty20 showpiece cruises towards the summit after the Super Eights phase concludes this weekend. | While the Group 1 match between toppers South Africa and Zimbabwe in Delhi will be inconsequential, India's game against West Indies of the same group in Kolkata will be a virtual quarter-final. | Prior to the Sunday double-header, calculators will be on the moment today's last Group 2 As usual, Pakistan cricket fans, including the disgrun…

Human Rights Watch (2026-02-28). Landmark Win on Abortion in the EU. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists and representatives of the European Citizens' Initiative "My Voice, My Choice" hold a press conference at Press Club Brussels Europe, presenting their campaign for safe and accessible abortion across the EU, after meeting with the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, October, 1, 2025. | © 2025 Wiktor Dabkowski/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock…

WSWS (2026-02-28). Teachers face illegal reprisals over support for student walkouts against ICE. wsws.org Across the US, teachers and students who join or support anti‚ÄëICE walkouts are being investigated, disciplined and even criminally threatened.

ecns.cn (2026-02-28). New AI robotics institute opens in Liuzhou. ecns.cn Unitree School of Embodied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, a collaboration between Liuzhou City Vocational College, Hangzhou Unitree Robotics Co Ltd and Guangxi Weiss Shield Technology Co Ltd, officially opened recently in Liuzhou.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

ICRC (2026-02-28). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…

WSWS (2026-02-28). UAW tries to contain anger as Stellantis workers denied profit sharing checks. wsws.org Stellantis' announcement of no profit sharing payout in 2026 provoked immediate outrage among tens of thousands of US workers who rely on the checks to pay essential bills.

The Independent (2026-02-28). What the Kenya Pipeline deal means for Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda's participation in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering, shedding light on how the country will protect its strategic interests in the critical fuel import pipeline. The Cabinet on Monday approved the Government of Uganda's participation in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) …

Jim Vivian (2026-02-28). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…

NONE (2026-02-28). FBR forms committee to address taxpayers' concerns. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mah ≠mood Langrial has constituted a committee to add ≠ress taxpayers' issues following a meeting at the FBR Headquarters with representatives of the Pakis ≠tan, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi-Islam ≠abad tax bar associations. | An official statement said members of the Tax Bar Associations apprised the chairman of the challenges being faced by taxpayers, particularly in relation to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. | Mr Langrial assured participants that the FBR remains fully committed to facilitating taxpayers and addressing all genuine con…

ICRC (2026-02-28). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |

The Wolves (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Billionaire Bounce Bingo Crawl. indybay.org Start the crawl in the plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. | Palo Alto…

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.

Newsroom (2026-02-28). The Iranian Missile Threat: Capabilities, Range, and Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Israel began strikes on Iran, initiating a new conflict that President Donald Trump claimed would address security issues for the U. S. and possibly enable Iranians to remove their leaders. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israel, prompting concerns over Iran's missile capabilities. Ballistic missiles, which Iran possesses in significant numbers, …

newarab (2026-02-28). Suspect held after pro-Palestinian graffiti on Churchill statue. newarab.com

NONE (2026-02-28). Imaan, Hadi's pleas against sentence adjourned. dawn.com human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari (right) with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha during a court hearing.—AFP/file | ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of applications seeking suspension of sentence filed by lawyer and rights activists Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chat ≠tha in the controversial tweets case, as the defence pressed for an early date before Eid. | Justice Muhammad Asif took up the matter amid a request from the state to transfer the appeal to another bench. | During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general submitted that a case of similar nature had earl…

Arthur Bassas (2026-02-28). Feb. 27: UN] Melania in the Hot Seat, Cindy McCain of WFP to Depart Lots More. passblue.com

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-28). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). Philippines: Arbitrary detention of Edel Parducho and Three Odeña. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org

Connor Echols (2026-02-28). Israel launches Bible study program targeting US evangelicals. responsiblestatecraft.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-28). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org

NONE (2026-02-28). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 10/11. dawn.com

ICRC (2026-02-28). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org

Committee on Academic Freedom (2026-02-28). Protesting U of N. Carolina Permitting Secret Recording in Classrooms. juancole.com

NONE (2026-02-28). Misinformation and memes run amok amidst Pak-Afghan conflict. dawn.com

ICRC (2026-02-28). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2026-02-28). Fury and fanboys: US, world leaders react to US-Israeli war on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-28). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org

A a (2026-02-28). The NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine: face to face with the ultimate Russian insiders. strategic-culture.su

hindustantimes (2026-02-28). Iran's biggest ally gains US aviation secrets? Former F-35 pilot charged with training PLA pilots. hindustantimes.com

newleftreview (2026-02-28). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org

ICRC (2026-02-28). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org

Roy Eidelson (2026-02-28). Critiquing Israel is not Anti-Semitism: The American Psychological Association. juancole.com

Peiman Salehi (2026-02-28). Iran: Was Washington Reframing its Red Line before Israel Attacked? juancole.com

ICRC (2026-02-28). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org

Dalia Reyes (2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-02-28). Evocan en Cuba la victoria de Adwa. radiohc.cu La victora del pueblo etiope contra las tropas italianas ocurrido en Adwa en 1896, se evocó en un acto en la sede diplomática del país africano, en La Habana, con participación de la diáspora de esa nación en Cuba. | En el acto, Yihun Bull Didi, Encargado de Negocios, calificó el hecho como una victoria de Africa frente al colonialismo europeo que se quiso imponer a finales del siglo XIX, para repartirse el continente bajo los intereses de las potencias occidentales. | Expuso que el 2 de mayo de 1889, Etiopía e Italia firmaron el Tratado de Wuchale, cuyo objetivo era promover la paz, la amistad y el comercio, sin…

Dalia Reyes (2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Cuba dispuesta a colaborar con EEUU en reciente caso de intento de infiltración. radiohc.cu Cuba manifestó su disposición a colaborar con Estados Unidos en el esclarecimiento de los hechos tras frustrar una incursión armada en Villa Clara, y estableció contacto para intercambiar información sobre los implicados, trascendió este viernes. | El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmó la activación de canales diplomáticos con el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos, los cuales manifestaron disposición a cooperar en el esclarecimiento de los hechos ocurridos en el canal El Pino, en el municipio de Corralillo. | Las autoridades identificaro…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-02-28). El mundo de pie con Cuba este fin de semana. radiohc.cu Una movilización general ocurrirá este sábado 28 de febrero en varias partes del mundo para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el levantamiento del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que hace sufrir al pueblo cubano. | En la ciudad de Barcelona, España, convocan a una concentración frente al Consulado de Cuba, ubicado en el Paseo de Gracia, 34, bajo la consigna ´Paremos la agresión. El bloqueo mata ª. | La movilización la patrocina la coordinadora solidaria Defensem Cuba y en su cita por las redes sociales advierte que ´La solidaridad es nuestra fuerza ª, subrayando la impo…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Cuba profundiza en hechos relacionados con incursión en aguas nacionales. radiohc.cu Autoridades cubanas profundizaron este viernes sobre la planificación, concreción y naturaleza terrorista de los hechos asociados a la reciente incursión desde una lancha rápida procedente de Estados Unidos y el enfrentamiento tras la agresión contra tropas guardafronteras. | En comparecencia en Transmisión Especial del programa televisivo Razones de Cuba, el primer coronel Ibey Carballo Pérez, jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, precisó que el primer aviso de incursión por parte de dicha lancha se dio a las 7: 10 de la mañana del miércoles 25 de febrero. | Conforme a esta alerta, expl…

LVP (2026-02-28). Stop The Blockade Of Cuba! Brazilian Oil Workers Demand Lula Break US Oil Blockade Of Oil. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers who are members of the Brazilian Federation of Oil Workers in Rio de Janiero and the labor federation Conlutas have held a rally at the offices of Petrobras to demand that Lula break the US oil blockade of Cuba and send oil directly to Cuba…

La Voz de Richmond (2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: BOYCOTT CHEVRON BannerDROP. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond- CA- 94804- I-80 overpass…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…

CSO SJ & SJ Against Trump Coalition (2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Protesta en del Dia De Las Mujers – °Apoyemos a las Mujeres Inmigrantes! No ICE! indybay.org Parque St. James | First Street (1st Street) y St. James Street | San José…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Cuba felicita a la RASD por aniversario 50 de su independencia. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba expresó este viernes sus felicitaciones al pueblo saharaui, al Frente Polisario y al Gobierno de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD) por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de su independencia. | En un mensaje difundido mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, la Cancillería cubana reafirmó la determinación de continuar fortaleciendo los históricos vínculos de hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación entre nuestros dos pueblos. | El 26 de febrero de 1976, España abandonó el Sáhara y al día siguiente, el Frente Polisario proclamaba la RASD, recono…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…

Martha Rios (2026-02-28). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque se prepara para la guerra de todo el pueblo. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, general de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, encabezó este viernes las acciones del Día Nacional de la Defensa en la occidental provincia de Mayabeque. | Según informaron la Presidencia de Cuba y Diario de Mayabeque, la jornada incluyó prácticas en la Zona de Defensa Norte de San José de las Lajas, destinadas a comprobar el dispositivo defensivo territorial y la preparación de los grupos de trabajo del Consejo de Defensa Municipal. | Participaron, además, el jefe del Ejé…

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-28). Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near La Paz Airport, 20 dead; chaos erupts as aircraft was carrying huge cash. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…

newleftreview (2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.

newleftreview (2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.

It's Blue Turn (2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…

Associated Press (2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…

A a (2026-02-28). L'abito non fa il Monaco. Rubio ha parlato in modo più elegante agli alleati, ma ha detto le stesse cose di Trump. strategic-culture.su Giacomo BONDI | Segue nostro Il segretario di Stato ha evitato gli attacchi frontali che il vicepresidente Vance aveva adottato l'anno scorso. L'ultimatum all'Europa rimane perà≤: adottare i valori trumpiani o perdere la protezione Americana | Quando Marco Rubio ha detto che Stati Uniti ed Europa ´appartengono insieme ª, la platea della Conferenza sulla Sicurezza di Monaco si è alzata in piedi ad applaudire. Un anno dopo il…

hindustantimes (2026-02-27). Iran hails 'serious' US talks as Araghchi flags progress, more rounds soon. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the third round of talks with the US were 'one of the most serious and prolonged' sessions held so far, claiming 'significant progress on 'some issues'. The talks, which focused on Tehran's nuclear ambitions and US sanctions, spanned nearly four hours in the morning and around two hours in the evening, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi assisting on technical issues. He said that the two sides could hold another round of talks 'very soon, perhaps within the next week or so'. Watch fo…

Yair Foldes (2026-02-27). As talk of another Iran war grows, victims of the last round are still in limbo. haaretz.com With rebuilding delayed and compensation limited, displaced residents fear another round before the last one is repaired…

Etan Nechin (2026-02-27). As court battle continues, foreign journalists launch campaign urging Israel to lift Gaza access ban. haaretz.com Israel has barred foreign journalists from entering Gaza since October 7, 2023, except those embedded within the IDF. For 2 years, the FPA has appealed to the High Court without success. 'Our Palestinian colleagues in Gaza shouldn't bear that burden alone,' said one reporter…

Aseel Saleh (2026-02-27). Cryptocurrency, billions of dollars, and five countries to send troops: what's new in Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org While world leaders seem eager to divide Gaza like a pie, Israel's genocidal aggression against its population has not stopped, raising the death toll to at least 72,072.

Editor (2026-02-27). Chris Hedges: The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don't Want You to See. scheerpost.com Reaper Madness — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | NEW YORK: "The Voice of Hind Rajab," like all great pieces of art, takes a straightforward story — the battle to save the life of a 6-year-old girl, Hind Rajab, trapped in a car in Gaza surrounded by murdered fa…

Juan Cole (2026-02-27). Biden delivered the Country to Trump, disbelieving Gaza Death Statistics; they were Underestimates. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Democratic National Committee is The analysis is certainly correct. Democrats win when the youth and progressives join their wider coalition. The youth didn't come out to vote in 2004, and John Kerry lost. The youth came ou…

Tarik Aougab (2026-02-27). In defense of de-platforming Zionists on college campuses. mondoweiss.net The debate over de-platforming Zionists isn't about free speech but whether Zionism deserves a platform in a civilized learning community. Haviv Rettig Gur's talk at Haverford College, justifying the Gaza genocide, shows the answer is 'no.'

Mariam Mushtaha (2026-02-27). The Price of Seeking a Better Future in Gaza. progressive.org Israel's war on Gaza has shattered and suspended the dreams of students who want to study abroad.

Democracy Now! (2026-02-27). Democracy Now! 2026-02-27 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Mamdani Intervenes & Calls to Dismiss More Cases; "Abandoned By Border Patrol": Blind Refugee in Buffalo Dies in the Cold; Family Demands Answers; Former St. Louis Congressmember Cori Bush Runs for Seat Again After AIPAC Targeted Her in 2024 | Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Ma…

C.J. Polychroniou (2026-02-27). Trump's Economy Is Hurting Americans — and Setting Us Up for Long-Term Collapse. truthout.org President Donald Trump is boasting about the economy one year into his term. He claims that inflation has been defeated, growth is unprecedented, incomes are rising, and his tariffs are generating hundreds of billions for the U.S. economy. This is all hogwash, according to progressive economist Gerald Epstein, a leading global authority on macroeconomic policy and finance. |

Reuters (2026-02-27). Bill Clinton grilled over Epstein ties by US lawmakers. scmp.com Bill Clinton told American lawmakers on Friday that he "saw nothing that gave me pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former US president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. | In a prepared statement, Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on the late financier's plane if ‚Äåhe had known about his alleged sex trafficking of underage girls, and would have reported him if he did.

Misión Verdad (2026-02-27). Sanctions Only Now Exist in the Eyes of Opposition Economists in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 26, 2026 | During the last few weeks, a clear narrative shift has been observed among the spokespeople for economic opinion in Venezuela. | The consensus among economists has shifted from "debacle" to "optimism." This change in discourse came after the US government announced oil agreements with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. | Since then, the fervor for the new impetus of the Venezuelan economy has been increasing since the publication of the licenses recently issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), such as GL 49, GL 50, and GL 48, which authorize the operations of…

Staff (2026-02-27). US Empire Obstructs Venezuela's Payments for President Nicolás Maduro's Legal Defense. orinocotribune.com The US empire has continued to block Venezuela's payments of the legal fees for President Nicolás Maduro, who was kidnapped by the US entity on January 3 and has been held in a federal US prison in New York since then, according to his lawyer and various international reports. | President Maduro's legal defense faces serious difficulties because the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), belonging to the US Treasury Department, revoked—without explanation—authorization for the Venezuelan government to pay the fees of its lead lawyer, Barry Pollack, even though it had initially issued a license on Ja…

NONE (2026-02-27). T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand, keeping Pakistan's slender hopes alive. dawn.com Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive. | New Zealand would have joined England in the knockouts with a win in their final Super Eights match and they scored 159-6 after opting to bat. | England lost wickets early and looked like they would be squeezed out at 117-6, needing 43 from the last three overs. | But Ahmed and Jacks took 22 off the 18th over from Glenn Phillips to turn the match on its head. | Ahmed blasted 19 off seven b…

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-27). Columbia University student released from ICE detention after Mamdani-Trump meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Federal immigration officials arrested a Columbia University student early Thursday, which led to protests on campus. There were also claims that agents entered the university housing by pretending to be police officers looking for a missing child. | However, just a few hours after arresting student Ellie Aghayeva, the government suddenly released her. This reportedly happened after Donald Trump intervened. | In a social media post, Zohran Mamdani said he raised concerns about her arrest during a separate meeting with Trump, who then agreed to free her immediately. This surprising turn of events h…

Yossi Verter (2026-02-27). As lackeys award Modi a fake medal, PM extends his bid to control the media. haaretz.com Speaker Amir Ohana made up the Medal of the Knesset and hung it around the Indian prime minister's neck ‚ñ The process for selling Channel 13 — and its news division — is looking like the latest corruption case that should be investigated by the police ‚ñ Netanyahu makes clear he's not fussed by the murders in the Arab community ‚ñ If only Israel treated Braverman like Mandelson…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-02-27). Real Madrid and Manchester City for the Fifth Year in a Row in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Champions League draw held in Switzerland resulted in a round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City for the fifth consecutive season. | In addition to that match, considered a European classic, last year's Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea will be replayed in the same round. | The Round of 16 is completed with the matches between Barcelona and Newcastle, Atlético Madrid and Tottenham, Bodà∏/Glint and Lisbon, Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal, Galatasaray and Liverpool, and Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. | This year's final will be played on May 30, 202…

Zack Linly (2026-02-27). Report: ICE Impersonated NYPD To Arrest Columbia University Student. newsone.com Source: Ryan Murphy / Getty | Immigration officers in New York City have been accused of impersonating officers with the NYPD in order to gain entry into a Columbia University-owned apartment building to detain a student, and the Trump administration is, as usual, sticking to its script, demonizing the detainee and absolving its agents of any wrongdoing. | According to the

Abdul Rahman (2026-02-27). Thousands of refinery workers in India strike against 12-hour workday. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions are already leading a national movement against four new labor codes introduced by the ultra-right-wing government in the country which, they claim, normalizes extended working hours and strips the right to unionize.

Aseel Saleh (2026-02-27). Israel escalates airstrikes in Lebanon amid threats of US aggression on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The current week marked a considerable escalation by Israel against Lebanon, which was perceived as an attempt to restrain Hezbollah from supporting Iran if the latter was attacked.

geo.tv (2026-02-27). India court acquits Modi opponent Kejriwal in graft case. geo.tv Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party office after India's Supreme Court gave temporary bail to the AAP national convenor in a liquor policy case, in New Delhi, India. — Reuters/FileAn Indian court acquitted the…

Pablo Meriguet (2026-02-27). Labor rights in dispute: neoliberalism vs progressive reform in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org The state of labor rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is in flux. While some countries are seeing significant advances, others are suffering major setbacks.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2026-02-27). BAP Condemns Kidnapping and Torture of Kenyan Revolutionary Leader. orinocotribune.com By Black Alliance for Peace Africa Team -Feb 26, 2026 |

Guest Blogger (2026-02-27). We Didn't Just Get Expensive Electricity. We Built a System That Makes It Inevitable. wattsupwiththat.com Electricity is not a luxury. It is a necessity that underpins economic growth, public safety, and household stability. Ensuring its affordability requires more than promises. It requires policies that encourage efficient investment, allocate risk appropriately, and maintain reliability.

Tom MacDonald (2026-02-27). Philadelphia congressman authors bill to 'protect history' from censorship. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The U.S. congressman who represents the district where Independence National Historical Park is located wants federal protections for the site and others that preserve history in what could be called the most historic square mile in the country. | U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle's bill, titled the "Protecting American History Act," would "require the slavery-related displays removed by the Trump administration to be permanently restored, as well as protect all historical displays at…

WiBOPM (2026-02-27). Tell U of North Texas: Restore Immigration-Inspired Art Exhibit, Protect Intellectual and Creative Freedom on Campus Now! Petition. wibailoutpeople.org Tell U of North Texas: Restore Immigration-Inspired Art Exhibit, Protect Intellectual and Creative Freedom on Campus Now (Nat'l Campaign for Justice) A 2025 pro-Palestinian exhibit was also shut down. The University of North Texas removed a nationally touring art exhibition inspired by immigration and personal experience with ICE after only one week on display. Gallery …

GABIK (2026-02-27). KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive. sanews.gov.za KZN places rural development at centre of economic renewal drive | Agriculture and rural development took centre stage in KwaZulu-Natal's economic agenda as Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli outlined wide-ranging interventions aimed at revitalising rural economies, improving food security and expanding employment opportunities. ⚪ Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg, Ntuli said agriculture remains fundamental to both the economic and social fabric of KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ "Beyond its contribution to GDP [Gross Domestic Product], the agricultural sector underpins the rural political economy b…

Benny Schaft (2026-02-27). Argentina's general strike fights anti-worker 'reforms'. workers.org Since Feb. 19, the day of the general strike, the working class of Argentina has begun to organize and mobilize. The strike was in response to the actions of both the Javier Milei administration and Argentina's capitalist class, particularly over the proposed labor reform bill that seeks to roll back . . . |

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-02-27). Cuba Finishes the Pan American Men's Softball Championship with Debts. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — Cuba fell 0-4 to the Dominican Republic today in their farewell to the Men's Pan American Softball Championship and were eliminated from the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the first phase of the World Cup. | The setback was the final stop on a rough Super Round run, in which the Cuban team never managed to string together the necessary momentum to sustain higher aspirations. | The defeat mathematically confirmed what was already hanging by a thread: there would be no international berths and no room for a late-game comeback. | At Luis Escobar Pocaterra Stadium, the Dominicans ap…

Mark Gruenberg (2026-02-27). Israeli war backers making push in Illinois House race. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Hard right members of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are pouring cash into the campaign coffers of Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, their choice for an open seat in the U.S. House delegation from Illinois. The district covers Chicago's South Side, its southern suburbs and stretches all the way down to Kankakee. It …

Mansa Musa (2026-02-27). Stolen wealth: how Black depositors funded the nation's capital. therealnews.com D.C. elites siphoned $57 million—worth $1.5 billion today—from the Freedman's Savings Bank to enrich themselves and fund the development of the District at the expense of formerly enslaved depositors. | D.C. elites siphoned $57 million—worth $1.5 billion today—from the Freedman's Savings Bank to enrich themselves and fund the development of the District at the expense of formerly enslaved depositors. Economy,history,video,Justene Hill Edwards

Guest Blogger (2026-02-27). Sunnova's Continuing Mess: Buyer Beware (Part II). wattsupwiththat.com Journalists stuck in the climate alarmist, forced energy transformation mode are in a pickle. One hopes they can find another employment short of changing their views internally, a very difficult process. But Ms. Wood is at the beginning of her career. Maybe watching this video of Richard Feynman, "The Easiest Person to Fool Is Yourself", will help the process. And as Milton and Rose Friedman noted (Free to Choose (1979), p. xii.):…

Becca Renk (2026-02-27). 'Worthy Children of Heroes and Martyrs': How Nicaragua Cultivates Peace. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk — Feb 23, 2026 | Following decades of war, entrenched poverty and gang violence, Nicaraguans are now "breathing peace" in their barrios and around the country. | 'The bullets were flying'
| 'I thought they were going to kill us. The bullets were flying past our house, and I was so afraid a stray one would hit us,' Socorro tells me. She's recounting a gang fight that took place more than a decade ago right outside the walls of mismatched metal sheeting that surround her garden near Managua. | 'My granddaughter was small at the time, I ran with her and hid behind a barrel, thinking it was f…

Pavan Kulkarni (2026-02-27). The death, and life, of Khabazela: a portrait of Abahlali's 26th martyr for land rights. peoplesdispatch.org On the forefront of the resistance to South Africa's land mafia preying on the urban poor, 52-year-old Khabazela, treasurer of the shack-dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo's branch in eNkanini occupation, was gunned down earlier this month.

Plus News (2026-02-27). Eight Ugandans Drown Daily; CSOs Call for Subsidized Life Jackets. plusnews.ug Civil society organisations have urged the government to swiftly intervene and curb ever-increasing drowning deaths. Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), Design Without Borders (DWB), and Makerere University School of Public Health (MAKSPH) say the more than 3,000 deaths by drowning that Uganda records every year can be reduced by taking basic measures such as subsidizing the cost of …

United World International (2026-02-27). Southeast Asia's Maritime Crossroads. unitedworldint.com Navigating Security in an Era of Strategic Competition By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is one of the world's most strategic sea highways where global commerce passes through, strategic rivalries, and environmental risk points meet. From Malacca Strait to South China Sea, Southeast Asian seas are as vital to global economic being as they are …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2026-02-27). Can the US Use This Ethnic Conflict To Break Iran From Within? orinocotribune.com By Farhad Ibragimov — Feb 26, 2026 | As Kurdish groups consolidate abroad, Washington's pressure campaign may increasingly rely on domestic fractures | Amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the ongoing discussions about potential military strikes by the US, the internal political situation in the Islamic Republic is becoming increasingly turbulent. Tehran's adversaries are considering not only direct military pressure but also a mixed strategy of destabilization involving limited strikes combined with the activation of internal protest movements and ethnic-political factors. | This strategy implies m…

Mark Thompson (2026-02-27). 'Going it alone' approach will leave one person holding the Iran bag. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker Going it alone is fine for some pursuits — flying solo,

Andrew Sheng (2026-02-27). Trump's State of the Union report underlines shift to 'world minus one'. scmp.com On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address was a long and rambling preparation for the congressional midterm elections in November. | If, as Trump claims, America "is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before", what does it mean for the rest of the world?

WSWS (2026-02-27). Cuba repels armed provocation as US tries to starve island into submission. wsws.org An armed "terrorist infiltration" by a US‚Äëflagged speedboat exposes the increasingly reckless character of Washington's regime‚Äëchange campaign.

NONE (2026-02-27). ECP again suspends notification declaring PPP's Ali Hassan Zehri winner from PB-21. dawn.com The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday again suspended the victory notification of PPP's Ali Hassan Zehri, who contested the Balochistan Assembly PB-21 Hub constituency in the Feb 8, 2024, general elections. | The development comes a day after the electoral watchdog had "Pursuant to the order passed by the Islamabad High Court, Islamabad dated 26th February, 2026 […] whereby Mr. Ali Hassan Zehri was declared returned candidate from PB-21 Hub, are hereby suspended, till further orders," said a notification by the E…

newarab (2026-02-27). Lebanon's IMEC bid sparks fears of indirect Israel normalisation. newarab.com President Joseph Aoun

Bloomberg (2026-02-27). Trump says US discussing 'friendly takeover' of Cuba: 'they're in big trouble'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump suggested a possible "friendly takeover of Cuba" as the White House looks to leverage the Communist-run island's energy crisis to exert greater influence. | "They're in big trouble, and we could very well do something good, I think, very positive for the people that were expelled, or worse, from Cuba that live here," Trump told reporters on Friday as he departed the White House for Texas. | "You know, we have people living here that want to go back to Cuba."

Sarah Mueller (2026-02-27). Delaware Supreme Court upholds controversial overhaul of state corporate law. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Delaware Supreme Court sided with state lawmakers and Gov. Matt Meyer on Friday, ruling that controversial changes to the state's corporate laws are constitutional. | Meyer

Joseph Trevithick (2026-02-27). Israel's Fighter Force Stands To Be Far More Effective With Full USAF Tanker Support In A War With Iran. twz.com U.S. tankers are now deployed in Israel, with others scattered around the region, which could unlock the full potential of the IAF.

Our Reporter (2026-02-27). Kasese Posts Rising Maternal and Perinatal Deaths. plusnews.ug The Kasese District Health Department has released its annual health report showing a rise in maternal and perinatal deaths in health facilities the district. The statistics place the district among the worst-affected areas in the country. According to the report, in the financial year 2024/2025, 22 mothers died while giving birth and more than …

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-02-27). If Iran Kills US Troops, The Blame Rests Solely On The US And Israel. thealtworld.com White House officials reportedly want Israel to provoke Iran into attacking US military bases in the region, because it will make Americans more willing to go to war. | Politico "Senior advisers to President Donald Trump would prefer Israel strike Iran before the United States launches an assault on the country, according to two people familiar with ongoing discussions. | "These Trump administration officials are privately arguing that an Israeli attack would trigger Iran to retaliate, helpin…

newarab (2026-02-27). Algeria archbishop welcomes pope visit as 'dream come true'. newarab.com The trip will mark the first time a head of the "This dream of a pope visiting Algeria… has come true!" Jean-Paul Vesc…

Liza Rozovsky (2026-02-27). Israeli dual citizen briefly detained in Turkey for serving in IDF six years ago. haaretz.com Anti-Israeli activists in Turkey have intensified efforts to identify dual citizens who served in the military, while Israeli officials warn social media exposure is driving legal complaints and detentions abroad…

Matan Golan (2026-02-27). Israel Police, IDF clash over probe into killing of Palestinian-American teen in West Bank. haaretz.com Disagreements between the army and Israel police delayed the investigation into Nasrallah Abu Siam's death during a settler raid on his West Bank village, with the IDF ultimately determining that his death was not caused by a soldier. The identity of the shooter remains unknown…

Vijay Prashad — Ubai al-Aboudi (2026-02-27). Living Hell: Israel's Prison System as an Instrument of Oppression. counterpunch.org In January 2026, the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem published a grim update to its earlier work, titled Living Hell: The Israeli Prison System as a Network of Torture Camps. This report documents the horrific conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and detention facilities, revealing structural brutality that must be understood not as isolated injustice but as part of a broader system of violence and exclusion directed against the Palestinian people.

Joe Jurado (2026-02-27). Trump Administration Withholding $259M In Medicaid Funds From Minnesota. newsone.com Source: Pool / Getty | While President Donald Trump said a whole lot of nothing during his

GABIK (2026-02-27). KwaZulu-Natal economy shows signs of recovery. sanews.gov.za KwaZulu-Natal economy shows signs of recovery | KwaZulu-Natal is steadily defying the economic odds following two shocks of the July 2021 unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, with the provincial government reporting measurable gains in growth, investment and job creation. ⚪ Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA), Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said the province has emerged from "profound disruption" that tested the resilience of its economy, institutions and communities. | The unrest and pandemic resulted in a loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, business closures and a sharp erosion of investor confi…

Human Rights Watch (2026-02-27). A Small Change in Egypt's Tax Code, A Big Opportunity for Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk past a campaign poster of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a market in Cairo ahead of the presidential election, December 7, 2023. | © 2023 Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images…

hindustantimes (2026-02-27). Khamenei 'vanishes underground' as leak ties Rouhani, Zarif to succession plot. hindustantimes.com Iran's already murky power struggle has taken a darker turn with fresh claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved into a secret underground shelter, where senior officials are reportedly blindfolded before being driven to his location to ensure his hideout cannot be traced. This comes amid reports of a plot to oust Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during January's unrest. The alleged scheme, first detailed by France's Le Figaro, accused former president Hassan Rouhani and ex—foreign minister Javad Zarif of quietly trying to sideline Khamenei with the help of reformist clerics and…

Grace E. Howard (2026-02-27). San José State University Should Fight Ruling on Trans Athletes. progressive.org The weaponization of Title IX to exclude trans women does not remedy the many disparities for women in sports; instead, it exacerbates them.

Reuters (2026-02-27). US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident. scmp.com The US military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters. | Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon used the high-energy laser system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border, in an area ‚Äåthat often has incursions from Mexican drones used by drug cartels.

The Independent (2026-02-27). Union, Spiro launch "Zuukuka" campaign to push electric boda bodas and clean air agenda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union on Thursday partnered with Spiro to launch a nationwide clean air campaign dubbed "Zuukuka — Make the Smart Move," aimed at accelerating the transition from petrol-powered motorcycles to electric boda bodas in Kampala. The campaign was launched at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo against growing concern over air pollution in the …

WHYY (2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

DikelediM (2026-02-27). Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa's green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to "build what we use and innovate what we export". | This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday. | Speaking at the University of the Witwatersrand's West Campus, Deputy President Mashatile positioned the hydrogen initiative as more than a research milestone — but a national turning point in rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity and r…

Joe Jurado (2026-02-27). New ACA Plans Trump Pitched Could Increase Deductibles By $31K. newsone.com

Grace E. Howard (2026-02-27). San José State University Should Fight Ruling on Trans Athletes. progressive.org The weaponization of Title IX to exclude trans women does not remedy the many disparities for women in sports; instead, it exacerbates them.

Negin Farsad (2026-02-27). How to Pop Out More Babies. progressive.org Parents need ongoing support as they're actually raising the child.

David Swanson (2026-02-27). World BEYOND War Annual Report 2025. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, February 27, 2026 | Here's a colorfully illustrated PDF about what we did in the year 2025 and how we did it:…

Nada Hassanein (2026-02-27). Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases. truthout.org In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to patients' homes to ensure they take their meds or booking hotel rooms to quarantine patients, has surged from $17,000 in 2020 to $65,000 last year. That doesn't include $13,000… |

Newswire Editor (2026-02-27). Paramount Skydance's Takeover of Warner Bros. Is Bad News for Workers, Consumers, and Free Expression. commondreams.org On Thursday, the Warner Bros. Discovery board decided to abandon its plans to sell the company to Netflix in favor of a Paramount Skydance bid. | In addition to offering $31-per-share to purchase the massive entertainment and news conglomerate, Paramount agreed to pay a $2.8 billion breakup fee to Netflix to walk away. | After WBD initially accepted Netflix's offer for the company earlier this year, Paramount made a series of hostile bids for the company, aided by President Trump's expressed preference that ownership transfer to his political ally and Paramount owner David Ellison and his centibillionaire, MAG…

Jason Ditz (2026-02-27). Pakistani Military Says 274 Fighters Killed, Over 400 Wounded in Attacks on Afghanistan. news.antiwar.com Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared Friday that a state of "open war" exists between Pakistan and the neighboring nation of Afghanistan, following ever-growing tensions and cross-border raids. Pakistan has reportedly pounded major cities in Afghanistan in the escalation of the conflict. The attacks reportedly centered on major military centers of the Taliban government …

Agence France-Presse (2026-02-27). Anthropic vows to sue US after Trump's call to stop using firm's AI, OpenAI reaches deal. scmp.com President Donald Trump told the US government on Friday to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology after the AI start-up rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models. | Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems, while the Pentagon says it operates within the law and that contracted suppliers cannot set terms on how their products are…

Ishtiaq Mohammod Fakhruddin (2026-02-27). When contracts protect profits but not workers. peoplesworld.org BANGLADESH—On October 14, 2025, in a garment factory in Dhaka's Mirpur area, sixteen workers died owing to a fire that ripped through the factory. After the incident, survivors described the chaos and panic that ensued. Workers were desperate to climb out of windows or run through the narrow hallways for the exit. Amidst the chaos …

A A (2026-02-27). Le Olimpiadi invernali di Milano — Cortina confermano la preferenza dei ragazzi italiani per lo sci e il tennis. strategic-culture.su Risultati delle Olimpiadi per l'Italia | Segue nostro Gianni Brera, cantore della "pedata" italica, come lui spesso chiamava il calcio, ne ha sempre ricordato e affermato il senso e il significato di sport popolare, plebeo e proletario. Una passione praticata dentro il Novecento giocando in ogni parco, in ogni spiazzo, in ogni strada non con un tondeggiante pallone di cuoio, ma con un più modesto insieme di stracci rappezzati e stretti i…

Barbara Gomez (2026-02-27). Transmitirán esta noche emisión especial de Razones de Cuba. radiohc.cu En el espacio comparecerán el jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, el jefe de los Servicios Médicos del Ministerio del Interior, el segundo jefe del àìrgano especializado de los Delitos contra la Seguridad del Estado y el fiscal jefe de Dirección de la Fiscalía General de la República.

WiBOPM (2026-02-27). Voces de la Frontera May Day 2026 Fundraiser! wibailoutpeople.org Voces de la Frontera Event: www.facebook.com/share/186mTTLUEQ/ Help Power May Day in Wisconsin! By March 3, we're raising $15,000 through The Big Share to make a mass statewide mobilization on May 1 possible and support our year-round organizing across Wisconsin. On May 1, immigrant workers, students, parents, small businesses, and allies from across Wisconsin will come …

A A (2026-02-27). Quatro anos de Operaàßà£o Militar Especial. strategic-culture.su Avaliaàßà£o sobre o cenário atual do conflito. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Quatro anos se passaram desde que…

2026-02-28: US and Israel attack Iran

Global South WorldAmerican and Israeli bombers have hit targets in Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Israel has closed its airspace and warned citizens to take shelter in anticipation of retaliatory attacksTrump's announcement of war on Iran

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