(2026-02-26). U.S. and Iran Prepare for Critical Nuclear Talks in Geneva. globalresearch.ca The world is watching closely as U.S. and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Geneva this Thursday for what could be a decisive round of nuclear negotiations. Senior U.S. officials confirm that the Trump administration expects to receive a detailed …
(2026-02-26). Geneva talks test Trump's red lines as US buildup, Iran tracking raise war fear. hindustantimes.com As high-stakes Geneva talks approach, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has issued a stark warning: without a new deal, force could follow. His remarks land amid the largest U.S. military buildup in the region in over a decade, with carriers and air wings positioned near Iran. At the same time, fresh satellite disclosures and intelligence chatter are fueling fears that Tehran is closely tracking every move. With Trump reiterating his red lines and Iran insisting diplomacy must prevail, the region stands at a knife's edge. Is Geneva the last off-ramp?
(2026-02-26). Can Iran's Missiles Undermine the Geneva Nuclear Talks? moderndiplomacy.eu As Iran and the United States prepare for a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, Tehran's extensive ballistic missile program remains a central point of tension. While Iranian officials insist their missiles serve purely defensive purposes, Western powers view the arsenal as both a destabilizing regional force and a potential delivery system …
(2026-02-26). US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat. geo.tv 
US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. — ReutersUS military buildup has raised fears of regional conflict.Khamenei faces internal pressure due to economy, protests.Iran has indicated it could make concessions.GENEVA: Iran and the US hold the latest…
(2026-02-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Lessons From Iraq to Stop a War Against Iran. covertactionmagazine.com Is the U.S. government preparing to go to war with Iran? Leading up to talks set to happen towards the end of the week in Geneva, the Trump administration has also threatened Iran with war…
(2026-02-26). CIA's new Farsi outreach sparks Iran protest as Geneva nuclear talks loom. hindustantimes.com Iran has sharply criticized the Central Intelligence Agency after it released a Farsi-language video on X urging Iranians to make secure contact and share information. The Iranian Embassy in The Hague accused Washington of "open interference," saying the outreach crossed diplomatic lines. The message comes amid escalating tensions between United States and Tehran ahead of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva. With military assets repositioned across the region and President Donald Trump warning that force remains an option, the social media clash signals an intensifying intelligence and information war between the tw…
(2026-02-26). USS Ford on fire, split in half: Khamenei broadcasts 'ship-sinking' ultimatum after Trump 'warns'. hindustantimes.com As USS Gerald R. Ford sails east and U.S. tankers land in Israel, Iran has broadcasted a chilling AI simulation of an American carrier being torn apart at sea. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that a "weapon that can send a warship to the bottom" is more dangerous than the ship itself. The video comes amid the largest U.S. regional buildup in years — and just days before fresh U.S.—Iran talks in Geneva. With carriers closing in and missiles showcased on screen, is this deterrence, or a signal of looming confrontation?>
(2026-02-26). US, Iran could reach deal if talks focus on nuclear issue. newarab.com 
The Iranian Foreign Minister
(2026-02-26). Headlines for February 26, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. and Iran Hold Indirect Talks Over Iran's Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Threats to Attack, Cuba Says Border Guards Fired on Heavily Armed Exiles in US-Registered Speedboat, Killing 4, Aid Groups Appeal to Israeli Supreme Court to Overturn Ban on Humanitarian Operations, State Department Offers Consular Services in Illegal Israeli West Bank Settlements, NYT: Documents Related to Trump Accuser are Missing from DOJ's Release of Epstein Files, Larry Summers to Resign as Harvard Professor Over Epstein Ties, Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin's Policy of Deporting Immigrants to "Third Coun…
(2026-02-26). US officials warn of Iran 'threat' to the US ahead of talks. newarab.com 
US and Iranian negotiators are due to meet in Geneva on Thursday, the third round of nuclear talks this year, as the US has built up one of its biggest military deployments in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic…
(2026-02-26). Chris Hedges: The Suicidal Folly of a War with Iran. consortiumnews.com Despite the fact that no one asked for it, another regional war looms in the Middle East. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost The Laurel and Hardy negotiating team of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, coupled with Trump's appalling ignorance of world affairs…
(2026-02-26). Vance warns Iran to take US threats seriously. tribune.com.pk 1724219889-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(32)1724219889-0.jpg)
US Vice President JD Vance told Iran Wednesday to take Washington's threats of military action "seriously," a day after President Donald Trump appeared to build the case for war in his State of the Union address. | As US forces mass in the Middle East, Trump claimed in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that Iran was seeking to develop missiles that can strike the United States. | Trump also accused the Islamic republic, whose negotiators will meet US officials in Geneva on Thursday, of having "sinister nuclear ambitions" and working to rebuild a nuclear program that was targeted by US strikes last year. | Vanc…
(2026-02-26). Pro-Gaza activists stage boycott protest at Scream 7 premiere. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). "Flagrant War Crime" : Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers. democracynow.org 
It's been almost one year since Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers in a brutal two-hour massacre on a vehicle convoy in southern Gaza. Israeli soldiers had attempted to cover it up by burying the bodies in a shallow mass grave, and crushing the rescue vehicles with heavy machinery, but a new investigation by Forensic Architecture and Earshot has recreated a minute-by-minute accounting of what took place. Director of Earshot Lawrence Abu Hamdan, who analyzed audio from video evidence alongside witness accounts, calls the Israeli response to the attack an "obstruction of justice…
(2026-02-26). Pakistan highlights children's vulnerability. tribune.com.pk 
Highlighting that children living under foreign occupation are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses and violence, Pakistan on Wednesday called for intensifying efforts to strengthen child protection by addressing root causes of conflicts and resolving them through peaceful means. | "In Occupied Palestinian Territory — both in Gaza and the West Bank — countless children have been killed or scarred for life," Pakistani delegate Zulfiqar Ali said in his remarks to the UN Security Council meeting held under Arria-Formula format named after a former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, Diego Arriva.
(2026-02-26). Gaza does not need new overlords. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. plan for Gaza is the final stage of Israel's genocide. Bombs and bulldozers obliterated Gaza's landscape, and now skyscrapers and data centers aim to dismantle its social fabric and capacity to resist.
(2026-02-26). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-02-26). Activists plan 200-boat flotilla to break Gaza blockade. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestinian activists, in coordination with civil society organisations, have announced plans to launch a The initiative brings together the Freedom Flotilla and the "Caravan of Steadfastness" in what organisers say will be a Bà…
(2026-02-26). 17,000 Unaccompanied Orphans in Gaza, in World's Biggest Orphan Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Earlier this month, Jonathan Crickx, the State of Palestine Chief of Communication for UNICEF (the UN International Children's Emergency Fund), These 17,000 children are alone and on their own.
(2026-02-26). How the Gaza genocide is transforming Israel's military relations with Europe. mondoweiss.net 
Israel once sold itself as the "most moral" army in the world to promote its arms and expertise to the West. Now, after October 7, the country is embracing its image as a garrison state to rebrand its weapons and worldview — and Europe is buying it.
(2026-02-26). Wall of Carnage Gazans, Olive Trees and Mosques. counterpunch.org 
In the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, where I live, during Israel's destruction of the Gaza Strip, a Democratic Party activist hung a flag of the state of Israel across the way from the only grocery store in town ⚪ so that almost every member of the community would see it.
(2026-02-26). ITV taken for a ride around eastern Gaza by murderous IDF. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation forces are escorting international journalists around eastern Gaza, accompanying occupational soldiers. But as one ITV report shows, we're no closer to getting the full story — or any basic context for that matter. ITV omits the most basic information Israel has murdered hundreds of Palestinian journalists who have dared to report on its […] | By
(2026-02-26). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-26). For Gaza's fishermen, every trip to sea is a fight for survival. newarab.com 
Gaza's coast is no longer calm, even on its most peaceful days. Its waves, once filled with the laughter of family outings, now crash against the rubble of destroyed ports and shattered boats. They are silent witnesses to a war that has never been confined to land. For fishermen here, going to sea is no longer just a job — it is a daily risk to life. | In this city, besieged from all sides, the sea remains one of the few partially open outlets. Yet it has not been spared from air strikes,
(2026-02-26). Prince Andrew Is Not A Commoner, He Is A Prince. counterpunch.org 
Since the recent, massive revelations of the Epstein Files, there has been a concerted effort to rapidly change Prince Andrew's moniker to the common Andrew Mountbatton-Windsor. But this isn't coming from the public. This is essentially a media driven project of window-dressing and PR for the royal family. Andrew without the "prince" part is intended
(2026-02-26). Files show Epstein boasting of hunting Black people — including children. thecanary.co 
Documents in the latest Epstein files released show the serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein boasting of hunting Black people. One email, published with a corrupted or disguised date, like many of Epstein's emails, is titled "snipe hunt is over, moon crickets in field bag". Epstein then clarifies that "Guess what? They're n*****s". Reportedly, only 2% of […] | By
(2026-02-26). Bill Gates apologizes to staff over Epstein ties: I did nothing illicit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates admitted that he had two affairs and apologized to his Foundation staff for having ties with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire insisted that he didn't partake in Epstein's disturbing crimes. However, Bill Gates acknowledged the fact that he had an affair with two Russian women, whom Epstein found later. Gates added in the recording obtained by the WSJ, "I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made," and "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing…
(2026-02-26). Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know. aljazeera.com Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.
(2026-02-26). Epstein files naming Trump as attacker were withheld by DOJ. wsws.org Multiple media reports quote Epstein victims whose statements to the FBI were recorded, but not released by the Department of Justice last month.
(2026-02-26). Met police apologise for "serious breach" in Mandelson-Epstein investigation. thecanary.co 
The Metropolitan police has already managed a major bungle of the Mandelson-Epstein investigation. Apparently, they revealed to the disgraced ex-peer's lawyers that the tip-off he was a flight risk came from Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker for the House of Commons. Only, the story gets even more bloody ridiculous than that. The Met documents passed to […] | By
(2026-02-26). Democrat Accuses DOJ of Hiding Trump-Epstein Allegation Documents. moderndiplomacy.eu A senior Democratic lawmaker in Congress has accused the U.S. Justice Department of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who alleged that Donald Trump sexually abused her as a minor. The interviews were reportedly excluded from the public release of more than three million documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey …
(2026-02-26). It's a Family Affair — Venezuela's Second Largest Newspaper Serves U.S. Empire. globalresearch.ca The plan now on the table is for Delcy Rodríguez to stabilize the country with U.S. backing and then call for general elections.
(2026-02-26). U.S. to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba. ecns.cn The office said it will implement a "favorable licensing policy" toward specific license applications seeking authorization for the resale of Venezuelan origin oil to Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 crashed while investigating radar signal. newarab.com 
A During the incident, which took place very early on Wednesday, the
(2026-02-26). UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit. aljazeera.com Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
(2026-02-26). These L.A. Artists Flipped an Empty 99 Cents Only Store Into a Bizarrely Beautiful Mid-City Art Gallery. lataco.com In the shell of an abandoned 99CENTS Only Store, L.A. artists stack hypnotic sculptures and portraits as a call to nostalgia.
(2026-02-26). Why Japan and China Are Heading Toward a Dangerous Standoff. thinktank.pk Japan's government has revealed that medium-range surface-to-air missiles will be stationed on Yonaguni Island, a small but strategically significant territory located just about 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, by March 2031, according to defence officials. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed that the decision is part of broader efforts to enhance Japan's air defence capabilities …
(2026-02-26). 'Shame must change sides': Gisèle Pelicot's tremendous message of hope and courage sweeps the world. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-26). Lukashenko congratulates Belorusneft company on 60th anniversary. eng.belta.by "Belorusneft makes a significant contribution both to the economy and to social stability, the development of regions, and the support of culture, education, and sports," Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
(2026-02-26). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Condescending and harmful: An update on Australia's social media ban. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential. portside.org Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential |
(2026-02-26). The Rise and Fail of the Griftocrats. dissidentvoice.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if …
(2026-02-26). Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay rake in international visitor money. sanews.gov.za Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay rake in international visitor money | Data from payment provider, Yoco, shows that during December 2025, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay accounted for 67% of all international visitor payments across the country. | This translates into R500 million flowing into local businesses and protecting and creating jobs, said Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who delivered the Western Cape State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "This is a Cape Town pastry chef who gets a permanent role in a new bakery. This is a Stellenbosch wine guide who can pay off his studen…
(2026-02-26). North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility. aljazeera.com Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-26). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-26). Australia: Victorian Labor government hands police expanded stop-and-search powers. wsws.org Such police-state powers mark a further shift to the right by Labor governments, seeking to crush dissent.
(2026-02-26). Modi says India stands firmly with Israel during Jerusalem visit. geo.tv 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem February 25, 2026. — ReutersModi expresses condolences for victims of Hamas's…
(2026-02-26). Atheists and children shall lead us. anabaptistworld.org The church has a credibility problem. That isn't a hot take. It's measurable. Trust surveys show a steady decline. Attendance keeps sliding. The reputation of Christians is more and more tied to power, money and fear rather than mercy, humility and repair. Many of us feel this deeply. We love the story of Jesus. We …
(2026-02-26). China, Germany agree to deepen partnership, win-win cooperation in Xi-Merz meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Panic in Europe over vulnerability to America's VISA and Mastercard. infobrics.org Over two-thirds of the EU's total transactions pass through American payment systems.
(2026-02-26). IHC removes objections on Imran, Bushra appeals in Toshakhana-II case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday removed all objections on the appeals filed against the Toshakhana case sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The court also directed that the appeals be numbered and scheduled for hearing. | Barrister Salman Safdar said, "You are seeing us in court for the first time; do not let us leave empty-handed." Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro remarked, "Both your applications have been approved; you will not leave empty-handed." | On December 20, a special court sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakh…
(2026-02-26). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo. sanews.gov.za Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo | Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, says the 2026 Budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline. | The Deputy Minister participated in…
(2026-02-26). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-26). Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs? tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade deals and future plans, while fueling a rush for refunds. | Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda: | Trump's new 10 per cent tariff on imports took effect Tuesday and will last for 150 days. It is widely viewed as a bridge towards more lasting action. | This does not apply to sectors targeted by separate investigations, such as steel, aluminium, and autos, nor does it hit the swath of goods entering the United States under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. | Tru…
(2026-02-26). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-26). Gunmen kill 25 in twin village attacks in northeast Nigeria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 25 people were killed and several homes burned in coordinated attacks on two villages in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa State late Tuesday, residents and officials said.Gunmen struck Kirchinga village in Madagali Local Government Area and Garaha in neighboring Hong Local Government Area, both located near the fringes of the Sambisa Forest, a long-standing stronghold of Islamist militant groups.Residents said 18 bodies were recovered in Kirchinga after armed assailants swept through the community, setting houses ablaze and opening fire on civilians. In Garaha, seven people were killed when attac…
(2026-02-26). US says Iran trying to rebuild nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz about combating fraud at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., US, February 25, 2026. — ReutersUS…
(2026-02-26). One battle after another and the seduction of endless struggle. onlineopinion.com.au Resistance can be enjoyed. Endurance can replace change. Žižek and Badiou on our politics of repetition.
(2026-02-26). Europe Demands Stronger Yuan as China Seeks Trade Embrace. moderndiplomacy.eu Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, visited Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, underscoring Europe's growing role in China's global trade strategy amid tensions with the United States. With EU-China trade deals frozen over uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, Europe is pressing Beijing on a core demand: allow the yuan to rise against the euro to level the …
(2026-02-26). Pakistan women register their highest-ever ODI total. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan women were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of a 362-run target in the second ODI as South Africa gained a 2-0 lead in the series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday night. Pakistan registered their highest ever ODI total surpassing the previous 335-3 against Ireland women in 2022 in Lahore. | The third ODI of the series will take place on Sunday, 1 March at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. | Pakistan's spirited effort was led by fluent half-centuries from Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and skipper Fatima Sana. Syeda Aroob Shah and Diana Baig also chipped in with valuable contributi…
(2026-02-26). Melania Trump's Historic U.N. Leadership. devdiscourse.com In a historic move, First Lady Melania Trump is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, coinciding with the U.S.'s presidency of the council for July. Her focus will be on highlighting education as a pathway to promote tolerance and global peace.
(2026-02-26). Lawfare Diplomacy: How the U.S. Bullied its Way Back into the Panama Canal. nacla.org 
The quiet reclamation of the Canal reveals that the Trump administration has more sophisticated tools at its disposal for asserting its hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.
(2026-02-26). Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present. aljazeera.com Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Why Trump wants Greenland and Canada, a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). Kaiser Permanente files $95 million insurance lawsuit after record Medicare Advantage fraud settlement. wsws.org The legal battle exposes the irrationality of a healthcare system subordinated to financial manipulation, fraud settlements and insurance profiteering.
(2026-02-26). HC Dinamo Minsk crush HC Sochi 7-2 in KHL road game. eng.belta.by Dmitri Kvartalnov's team have returned to second place in the Western Conference, trailing the leading HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl by five points.
(2026-02-26). 75 years of diplomatic ties mark enduring friendship and shared progress: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi hailed the bilateral ties as an "ironclad friendship" defined by deep strategic trust and decades of standing together "through thick and thin." | In an interview with China News Network in Beijing, Hashmi reflected on the two countries' long-standing partnership and outlined his vision for future cooperation.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday next Saturday February 28th 10am. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-26). NZ mayor swims to ease sewage fears. tribune.com.pk 
The mayor of New Zealand's capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local wastewater treatment plant pumped raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter on coastal homes. | Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into the waters off Wellington's picturesque south coast beaches since the breakdown of the Moa Point facility on February 4. | Sporting swimming trunks and a rash guard shirt, mayor Andrew Little dived face first into the surf as he sought to reassure angry residents that the water was now safe.
(2026-02-26). Mr. Ip and the Wall Street Journal Discover Wealth Inequality. dissidentvoice.org It was in 2013 that Thomas Piketty rediscovered the problem of wealth inequality with his celebrated book Capital in the Twenty-first Century. Published by Harvard University Press and selling several million copies, the book turned prevailing mainstream economic thinking on its head. Academic economists and capitalist apologists had long assured us that capitalism persistently created wealth …
(2026-02-26). Report on impact of AI triggers market turmoil. wsws.org A hypothetical scenario set out by the research firm Citrini "tapped into a new strain of fears about AI."
(2026-02-26). Trump's America vs Europe's Reality: A New Era of Transatlantic Tension. thinktank.pk the geopolitical landscape between the United States and Europe entered a critical phase. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address — the longest in American history — sent ripples across the Atlantic, prompting European policymakers, analysts, and the public to reassess the future of the transatlantic relationship. What European leaders and citizens took away …
(2026-02-26). Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. "Medieval Siege" of Cuba Continues. democracynow.org 
Cuban exiles on a U.S.-registered speedboat attempted to enter Cuba undetected, but were confronted by border patrol in Cuban waters on Wednesday. According to the Cuban Interior Ministry, the Cuban nationals on the speedboat fired on the border agents who then returned fire — killing four and injuring six of the men. This comes as the Trump administration's blockade of fuel has triggered a severe humanitarian and economic crisis in Cuba, compounding the impact of the U.S. economic embargo in place since 1962. In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, activists are organizing a flotilla to deliver aid…
(2026-02-26). U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time. portside.org U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time |
(2026-02-26). Palestinian Nerdeen Kiswani files civil rights lawsuit against Zionist Betar USA under Ku Klux Klan Act. wsws.org Kiswani's suit alleges that the violent far-right group has been targeting her for over a year, including by supplying her name to the Trump administration for deportation.
(2026-02-26). Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance. tribune.com.pk 
Emmanuel Macron will update France's nuclear doctrine on Monday, ruling out shared European control while outlining what Paris can offer allies concerned about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella under Donald Trump. | Although France and Britain are both nuclear powers, most European countries rely primarily on the US to deter potential adversaries — a decades-old pillar of transatlantic security. | But Trump's rapprochement with Russia over the Ukraine war and his tougher stance towards traditional allies — including threats to seize Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark […
(2026-02-26). Netanyahu casts Middle East as 'stronghold of radical Islam,' deepening religious rhetoric. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Middle East as the "stronghold of radical Islam" during a joint address to the Knesset with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing Israel's regional strategy in starkly religious and civilizational terms."Israel continues to stand at the forefront of civilization in the face of extremist Islam," Netanyahu said. "The stronghold of extremist Islam is the Middle East. But the ashes of this fanaticism are spreading to every continent and every country."His remarks, delivered during Modi's state visit, underscored what critics describe as…
(2026-02-26). Condescending and Harmful: Australia's Social Media Ban. counterpunch.org 
With much in the way of pomp and false premises, the social media ban in Australia for those under 16-years-old was celebrated as a healthy incentive to encourage children to get off the screens and into the playgrounds. A stampede of reinvigorated youth would rush to libraries to borrow books. Sport would be taken up with vim
(2026-02-26). Two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar completely destroyed: China's supreme court. ecns.cn The two criminal gangs from Myanmar have been completely dismantled, the Supreme People's Court of China announced on Thursday.
(2026-02-26). Sharon Graham under fire after asking government to beef-up military spending. thecanary.co 
Sharon Graham, the head of Unite Union, was to beef-up military defence spending. This hawkish stance has not gone unrecognised. Sending workers into the "meat grinder of war" Sharon Graham made demands for a meatier military budget during a rally outside Westminster on 25 February — effectively panhandling for the government. She gave Labour a […] | By
(2026-02-26). Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search. aljazeera.com Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
(2026-02-26). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-26). Iraq arrests 17 over 'forced recruitment' for Russian army. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late March. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers.
(2026-02-26). Political Rifts in Uttarakhand: Dance Party Drama Unfolds. devdiscourse.com A fresh controversy has erupted in Uttarakhand featuring a video of former BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion allegedly flinging money at a woman dancer during a party. The visual prompted a backlash from state Congress president Ganesh Godiyal.
(2026-02-26). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-26). Polls open in close Gorton and Denton by-election battle. newarab.com 
Polls opened Thursday in a crunch vote for Britain's ruling Labour party that is expected to highlight growing support for the Defeat for the
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: Ethnic Cleansing of the West Bank: It's Even Worse than You Think. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2026…
(2026-02-26). Selected Articles: Pentagon: From Botched 'Hypersonic' Flaunts to U.S. Aircraft Carriers Drowning in Sewage. globalresearch.ca 
By The United States military
(2026-02-26). Six seats, big goals: What's next for Bangladesh's student-led NCP party? aljazeera.com From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
(2026-02-26). Rare Earth Squeeze Deepens for U.S. Aerospace and Chipmakers. moderndiplomacy.eu Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor companies are facing worsening shortages of key rare earth elements, even after a temporary easing of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The squeeze comes just weeks before President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a high-stakes summit. The bottleneck centers on …
(2026-02-26). Trump's State of the Union Address: The Purest Ugliest Vaudeville. bylinetimes.com Trump was in his element delivering the annual "state of the union" address. Despite some relatively high notes of rhetoric, presumably written by his speechwriters, celebrating America's achievements in the 250th anniversary year of its establishment, as well as some genuinely moving moments, most of his speech was classic Trump, at his populist worst. | Acting the showman, Trump wheeled out a series of boasts about his alleged greatest hits, delivered cheap applause lines designed to hearten his base and rile his opponents, and repeatedly tried to bask in the glow of other people's accomplishments, to cover…
(2026-02-26). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-26). Trump says Muslim lawmakers Omar, Tlaib should be removed from US after speech clash. geo.tv 
US Representative Ilhan Omar listens as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-26). (Video) Rojava's future in Syria? AANES foreign relations co-chair Ilham Ahmed on decentralization, women's rights & guarantees. links.org.au 
Ilham Ahmed explains why constitutional safeguards, decentralization and women's political participation are central to Syria's long-term stability.
(2026-02-26). Modi invokes 'Biblical axis' in Knesset speech from Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-26). Iran university suspends three students for burning flag. newarab.com 
A major Pro- and a…
(2026-02-26). The Socialist Equality Party replies to Trump's fascist address to Congress. wsws.org In the United States, where the capitalist two-party system has been in place for 150 years, all those genuinely opposed to the policies and interests of the ruling class are denied the right to address the people. However, if the Socialist Equality Party had been given the opportunity to deliver a televised rebuttal, not only to Trump's State of the Union Address but also to the Democrats' reply, this is what we would have said.
(2026-02-26). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-26). Video: Latin America and the Caribbean Under Threat. davidswanson.org By World BEYOND War, IPB, ICAP, February 26, 2026 In English: In Spanish:…
(2026-02-26). Will Mamdani Abolish Police, or Simply Make Them Obsolete. counterpunch.org 
As part of his proposed city budget for 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just canceled the NYPD's plan to hire 5,000 more police officers, undoing a key component of his predecessor Eric Adams's initiatives. The move aligns with Mamdani's campaign promise to keep police budgets and hiring in check. The young mayor also promised to create a Department of
(2026-02-26). End the War on the Cuban People! portside.org End the War on the Cuban People! |
(2026-02-26). Budget restores SA's credibility. sanews.gov.za Budget restores SA's credibility | The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government's implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country's global standing. | This is due to government's efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing structural reforms, investing in growth-enhancing infrastructure, and building State capacity. | South Africa's consolidated budget deficit narrowed to 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025/26, an improvement from 4.8%. | The def…
(2026-02-26). Inmates in critical condition after alleged attack by PNG corrections officers. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Port Moresby General Hospital has confirmed to local media that nine inmates were rushed to hospital, and that two are in a critical condition. Sources at the…
(2026-02-26). The Court Disarmed Trump's Tariff Weapon. Who Will Pay? levernews.com On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal, striking a blow to his favorite geopolitical strategy. The decision could make it far harder for any president to wield tariffs as a weapon, but how will the ruling affect your wallet?Today on
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). Homeland Security buys up large warehouses across US for ICE. newarab.com 
The This new phase of immigration detention is expected to be completed by the end of the 2026 fiscal year, increasing bed capacity to 92,600. These facilities are scheduled to be activated by November 2026. | This comes as the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's approval is at a <...
(2026-02-26). Trump defies supreme court tariff ruling. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defied the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his global tariffs. He said that U.S. trading partners "want to keep the deal that they already made … Knowing that the legal power that I as president have to make a new deal could be far worse for them."
(2026-02-26). Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish. sanews.gov.za Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned members of the public that washed-up lobster and fish are not safe for human consumption. | The department has confirmed that red tide conditions along Elands Bay in the West Coast have resulted in large marine walkouts and mortalities, including significant numbers of West Coast Rock Lobster (kreef) and other fish species in and around Elands Bay. | "The time of death of these cannot be confirmed. Exposure to algal toxins and bacterial contamination poses a serious health…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-26). Tariffs, rift dominate State of Union speech. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to portray his tariff agenda as the centerpiece of what he called a historic economic turnaround, dismissing a recent Supreme Court ruling against his approach while lashing out at Democrats for their refusal to applaud his policies.
(2026-02-26). Fool's Gold: The Art of the Steal and the "Privatization of the Presidency" globalresearch.ca In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a "Golden Age." Golden for whom?
(2026-02-26). Streaming Showdown: Warner Bros at the Crossroads. devdiscourse.com Warner Bros Discovery is under the spotlight as it faces a pivotal decision between competing acquisition offers from Netflix and Paramount Skydance. The entertainment giant's cable channel profits are rapidly declining, further complicating the situation.
(2026-02-26). IMF completes Egypt reviews, unlocking about $2.3 billion. newarab.com 
The The IMF said
(2026-02-26). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied For Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-26). Europe's IRGC Designation: Symbolism over Strategy. fpif.org "We don't need another war in this region. We already have a lot," the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas Yet, even as its top diplomat calls for diplomacy, the EU has taken a step that severely undermines that very possibility. The
(2026-02-26). Colonial cringe runs deep: military subjugation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-26). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-26). One year after the Southern California wildfires. anabaptistworld.org In Southern California, 2025 was a year marked by fire and ICE. The Palisades fire got the most name recognition, but Runyon Canyon, Eaton Canyon and other fires broke out during the same dry windstorm. In January of 2025 I wrote about the fires, highlighting what community responses to trauma might look like. Now with …
(2026-02-26). New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve. ecns.cn A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). Kasibante Petition: Supreme Court to rule on withdrawal today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling today, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers …
(2026-02-26). Iraq to settle PM nominee next week after reported US deadline. newarab.com 
Iraq's ruling Shia Coordination Framework will decide next week who it will This decision follows growing concerns among Iraqis…
(2026-02-26). We Are Still Discovering the Tracks of the Underground Railroad. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-26). Xi stresses need for more mutual trust. ecns.cn "The Chinese New Year celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival. Your visit during the Chinese New Year is just like friends and relatives visiting each other," Xi told the German guest.
(2026-02-26). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-26). US drops charges against Chinese scientists for smuggling worms after diplomatic talks. scmp.com Beijing intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biological materials into the US, defence lawyers said. | The materials turned out to be mostly tiny, transparent worms — nothing dangerous — though US officials last year hailed the arrests as a victory for national security. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to "advance a malicious…
(2026-02-26). Japan deepens Iran urban, hospital resilience ties amid U.S. tensions. hindustantimes.com Japan is expanding urban cooperation with Iran as regional tensions intensify between Tehran and Washington. Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, described recent discussions with Tehran Municipality as "constructive," signaling growing collaboration in urban management, disaster resilience, environmental protection, and technical exchange. According to IRNA, the partnership includes air pollution mitigation, waste management modernization, and a new UN-Habitat-supported hospital retrofitting initiative aimed at improving earthquake resilience in Tehran before a potential nationwide rollout. The engagement…
(2026-02-26). Glyphosate Exposure and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk: A Crisis in Plain Sight. globalresearch.ca The public has become acutely aware of glyphosate, an environmental toxin activists have been warning us about for years. As of early 2026, zero U.S. states have enacted a full statewide ban on glyphosate, but a small number of states …
(2026-02-26). DJI challenges U.S. over import ban. ecns.cn In its petition, DJI argued that the FCC's decision was procedurally flawed and substantively defective, saying the regulator made the decision without providing any substantive evidence that its products threaten U.S. national security.
(2026-02-26). Why does learning to make Suo Noodle of Wudian feel like practicing Kung Fu for a foreign apprentice. ecns.cn Suo Noodle originates from Wudian Town, Yiwu City, and is called Wudian Suomian by people. Known for its long, slender strands—which echoes the idea of longevity and lasting good fortune—Wudian Suomian carries deep cultural meaning.
(2026-02-26). In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract. portside.org In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract |
(2026-02-26). Amid deepening crisis of class rule, Peru saddled with eighth president in 10 years. wsws.org Peru has become a focal point in US imperialism's drive to roll back China's economic influence and reassert Washington's hegemony in Latin America.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-26). Beaten, Starved, Tortured: New CPJ Report on Abuse of Palestinian Journalists in Israeli Prisons. democracynow.org 
Testimony and evidence from 59 Palestinian journalists reveals "strikingly consistent" reports of beatings, sensory deprivation, sexual violence, starvation and medical neglect while detained, according to a review by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Most of them were held under Israel's so-called "administrative detention" policy and were never charged with any crime. The journalists lost an average of 52 pounds in Israeli prisons. "This report was one of the most difficult reports to work on, because you are listening to human beings who are describing inhuman conditions they had to face for months, and so…
(2026-02-26). Muslims and Christians Share The Fasting Month in 2026. ummid.com The Islamic month of Ramadan and Christianity's 40-day period of fasting called Lent, stated on 18 February this year.
(2026-02-26). Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested on charges of inciting mutiny. wsws.org The renewed legal offensive against Bainimarama is an expression of intensifying factional struggles amid Fiji's growing social crisis.
(2026-02-26). How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan. aljazeera.com Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
(2026-02-26). High-Stakes Diplomacy: U.S.-Cuba Meeting Sparks Speculation. devdiscourse.com U.S. officials associated with Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, as per a Miami Herald report. The meeting took place at a regional Caribbean Community conference in St. Kitts and Nevis.
(2026-02-26). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-26). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Behold Lincoln Heights' Moroccan Fried Sardine Taco. lataco.com Moroccan chef Majda Belaroui's take on tacos are the life force of Café Maghreb, a pop-up at Zizou.
(2026-02-26). Surviving genocide: The story of resistance and solidarity of the Rohingya people. links.org.au 
Noor Sadeque talks about the daily lives and prospects for Rohingya refugees, who experienced genocide and suffer from war and exile, as well as the importance of understanding mutual experiences and international solidarity.
(2026-02-26). Satirist sets up 'Tactical Choice' account to own Labour over Gorton leaflet scam. thecanary.co 
Labour has been owned and humiliated by a social media wag after the party tried to scam voters in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Earlier this week, Labour posted leaflets from a supposed 'tactical voting' organisation, named exactly that 'Tactical Choice' — creative. The paraphernalia they posted advised Gorton and Denton voters to support Starmer's […] | By
(2026-02-26). Climate change fuelled deadly rainstorms in Morocco, Iberia. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpower. grist.org 
(2026-02-26). 10-rupee coins could save billions, new report recommends. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
(2026-02-26). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-26). Death by a thousand bureaucuts. onlineopinion.com.au When forecasts fail and rulebooks quadruple, maybe it's time to ask who's steering the ship.
(2026-02-26). Chile, meet Donroe: Rubio yanks visas over proposed China deal. responsiblestatecraft.org On February 20, the State Department announced it had revoked the visas of Chile's minister of transport and telecommunications, the deputy minister of telecommunications, and the latter's chief of staff, for purportedly "endangering regional security." The announcement, triggered by the fact that the Chilean government was considering authorizing the installation of a fiber optic submarine internet cable from Valparaiso to Hong Kong,
(2026-02-26). Gold, silver prices fall after seven-day break. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices declined in international and domestic markets after a seven-day gap on Thursday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $7 to $5,178. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs700 to Rs540,562, while the rate for 10 grams dropped by Rs600 to Rs463,444. | Silver prices also registered a decline. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs350 to Rs9,204, while the price of 10 grams decreased by Rs301 to Rs7,890. | Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,190.01 per ounce, as of 0816 GMT. Bullion had hit a more-than-three-week high on Tuesday. | US…
(2026-02-26). US and Ukraine Discuss $800 Billion Post-War Reconstruction in Geneva. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine and United States officials met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss post-war reconstruction, including a proposed "prosperity package" of funding to rebuild Ukraine's economy, even as peace negotiations with Russia remain stalled. The U.S. delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner, convened the Ukrainian team to outline financing plans. …
(2026-02-26). Biblical Writ and Christian Zionism: Mike Huckabee, Tucker Carlson and Israel. dissidentvoice.org It was good of Mike Huckabee, US ambassador to Israel, to come clean with the witchery and superstition that marks the Bible. When a text advocating genocide, ethnic cleansing and dubious real estate advice in the name of a vengeful Sky God becomes foreign policy and the sentiment of an office holder, foreheads should crease …
(2026-02-26). UK peers press govt on Imran Khan's health, urge rights-linked ties with Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The imprisonment and reported deteriorating health of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan came under sustained scrutiny in the UK Parliament on Tuesday, with peers across party lines urging the Labour government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Islamabad and consider linking aid and trade to human rights benchmarks. | The issue was raised during oral questions led by Baroness Alexander of Cleveden, who asked about discussions with the government of Pakistan regarding Khan's incarceration. | Zac Goldsmith, a former UK Foreign Office minister and Khan's former brother-in-law, voiced concern over…
(2026-02-26). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-26). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-26). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-26). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-26). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-26). Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress. tribune.com.pk 
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. | Italian giants Juventus almost pulled off a stunning comeback from their 5-2 first leg deficit against Galatasaray, but extra-time goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz gave the Turks a 7-5 aggregate victory, while Lazar Samardzic's injury-time spot-kick put Atalanta through 4-3 on aggregate against Borussia Dortmund. | Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate suc…
(2026-02-26). Why is Russia India's top priority partner in upgrade program for Su-30MKI. infobrics.org The "Super Sukhoi" might involve two parallel upgrade programs — one designed to support the Indian domestic defense industry and another, more focused on Russian assistance, given Moscow's extensive combat experience in NATO-occupied Ukraine. At some point, Delhi might even decide to "kill two birds with one stone" by fusing these initiatives into a more unified program, where Russian battlefield expertise meets domestic Indian science and engineering.
(2026-02-26). Tariffs The Statistics of 1901 vs 2026 Would Require a 90% Levy. globalresearch.ca Tariffs — State of the Union Address, Trump again pushes the notion that the US used to have no federal income tax because tariff revenue was all that the government needed to sustain themselves. The federal budget in 1901 was …
(2026-02-26). Tanqueray, Mami Deb an Exclusive Bridgerton Viewing Party: Who's in and Who's watching from home? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is salary week and in the streets of Kampala, that can only mean one thing: the gents are ready to spend, and the ladies of the ton are stepping out in full force. But while the rest of us are still deciding which soirée deserves our presence, Mami …
(2026-02-26). Rupert Lowe Posed With Neo-Nazi Who Recruits White Supremacists Into Restore Britain. bylinetimes.com 
A well-known white supremacist linked to a neo-Nazi group flagged by the UK Government as a "serious concern" has been volunteering for Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain movement since last November, Byline Times can reveal. | Chris Mitchell, the former East of England organiser for the antisemitic far-right group Patriotic Alternative (PA) and a self-described
(2026-02-26). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-02-26). Sixth round of Sino-U.S. trade talks expected. ecns.cn China and the United States are scheduled to hold their sixth round of trade talks in the near future, during which top negotiators from Beijing and Washington are expected to engage in candid discussions on the rapidly evolving tariff environment and explore new avenues for cooperation, analysts said.
(2026-02-26). These events at Berlinale 2026 revealed truth is impossible to ignore. ummid.com The debate at Berlinale 2026 ultimately reanimates a familiar philosophical polarity: aesthetic autonomy versus ethical engagement.
(2026-02-26). NHS maternity care is 'traumatic and distressing', shocking new report finds. thecanary.co 
A damning interim report has revealed widespread failures in NHS maternity care due to discriminatory attitudes and staffing issues. These issues are then compounded by a lack of accountability for those same failures. On 23 June 2025, health secretary Wes Streeting announced an independent, national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services. Valerie Amos, a […] | By
(2026-02-26). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-26). Four Years of War in Ukraine: Millions of Victims, While the Arms Industry Celebrates. globalresearch.ca Ukraine is bleeding, Russia is holding out, and Europe is paying the bill. After four years of war, one question forces itself upon us: do we continue the madness of conflict, or find the courage to seek peace? ; ⚪ To read …
(2026-02-26). Year of the Belarusian Woman: what Belarusians expect from 2026. eng.belta.by How do Belarusian women feel about 2026 being declared the Year of the Belarusian Woman? Invited representatives from Belarusian ministries, organizations, and associations shared their thoughts in a new episode of BelTA's Nation Speaks project.
(2026-02-26). Luwero LC V Chairperson Calls for More Funding to Health. plusnews.ug 
Luwero District Local Council V Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has called on the government to increase investment in the public health sector, saying many rural residents are still struggling to access affordable treatment despite the official policy of free healthcare at government facilities. Kibirango said that while medical services are meant to be free, persistent drug …
(2026-02-26). Last-gasp penalty sends Atalanta past Dortmund. tribune.com.pk 
Lazar Samardzic smashed home a stoppage-time penalty to complete a dramatic 4-1 victory for Atalanta over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the Italian side into the Champions League's last 16 with a comeback 4-3 aggregate triumph. | Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini was sent off after his studs caught the head of Atalanta's Nikola Krstovic in the penalty area and Samardzic converted the spot kick in the 98th minute to send the Italians through. Atalanta will now face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the round of 16 with the draw on Friday. | "Everyone had written us off, but this match showed once again how…
(2026-02-26). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-26). China—Germany ties in numbers: A pillar of stability in uncertain world. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-02-26). From the Ganges to the Volga — Brahmaputra to the Moskva, the Flow of Eternal Friendship. infobrics.org The way the Volga, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the Moskva are flowing, the friendship between India and Russia is timeless towards eternity…
(2026-02-26). Karnataka Cabinet Unveils Major Infrastructure Boost Across Sectors. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka Cabinet has embarked on an extensive infrastructure development spree, announcing comprehensive plans across multiple sectors including health, education, and agriculture. The initiatives underscore the government's commitment to bolstering public service delivery to meet growing demands.
(2026-02-26). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-26). Daily Memo: Terrified Mother Is Deported With Two Young Daughters Within Hours and Kavanaugh Stops Continue. lataco.com Today immigration agents were seen in the San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Downey, San Diego, and all over Ramona today where again they performed Kavanaugh stops and families in fear and with tears were detained and deported. We also have another death to report, ICE is going after some of our community responders in San Diego, and we went to California City's ICE detention center where we learned of Captain Healthcare and more.
(2026-02-26). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-26). The Weakening Position of Aircraft Carriers in the Hypersonic Era. globalresearch.ca To read this article in the following languages, click the…
(2026-02-26). China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone welcomes three new companies. eng.belta.by Two new residents and one innovation entity have been registered in the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone.
(2026-02-26). Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost? grist.org 
This winter's snow cover is the In Colorado, less than a third of Arapahoe Basin's runs are open. In Washington, Mt. Baker Ski Area
(2026-02-26). A Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, Israel Responsible for 2/3 of the Deaths: CPJ. democracynow.org 
A record 129 press workers were killed worldwide in 2025, more in one year than in any of the previous three decades for which the Committee to Protect Journalists has collected data. The previous record was set in 2024. For both 2024 and 2025, the Israeli military was responsible for two-thirds of all press killings. "This shows the systematic pattern that Israel is using to silence the journalists, whether by killing them, targeting them, imprisoning them, intimidating them, and also smearing them," says Sara Qudah, Middle East and North Africa regional director at the Committee to Protect Journalists. CPJ also…
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/1: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-02-26). Racist weirdos are kicking off about halal and kosher food again. thecanary.co 
Conservative MP Esther McVey has introduced a motion to parliament calling for the labelling of all halal and kosher meat in the UK. McVey argued that her proposal was about "animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice". However, the actual content of her speech revealed this to be a load of tripe. Rather, […] | By
(2026-02-26). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity. "Transforming the Entire World into A Planetary Technocracy." Robert J. Burrowes. globalresearch.ca No government, including those of the BRICS countries, is resisting these profound changes. The geopolitical world does not revolve around sovereign nation-states because no nation is sovereign.
(2026-02-26). Hong Kong's new budget to propel high-quality growth with innovation, sound financial market. ecns.cn Hong Kong will build on the solid momentum of economic expansion to nurture sci-tech innovation as a new growth impetus, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). Socialist Alliance slams Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance slams Premier Chris Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. Statement issued on February 26, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable. sanews.gov.za Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable | The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the increase in social grant amounts announced by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. | All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. | The grant increases are as follows: | Old age grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | War veterans grant will increase from R2 335 to R2 420. | Disability grant will go up from R2 315 to R2 400. | Foster care grant rises from R1 250 to R1 295. | Care dep…
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-26). Your Party results in: Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn elected. thecanary.co 
Your Party have announced the results of the elections for seats on the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC). After months of endless controversy and bickering, the results are undoubtedly going to have an impact on the direction of travel for this new socialist party. As expected, both Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn have been elected […] | By
(2026-02-26). Royal Pines redevelopment raises major questions on the Gold Coast. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Pandas bring Beijing and Berlin closer. ecns.cn Visitors photograph panda twins Meng Hao and Meng Tian, or Leni and Lotti, during their first birthday party at Berlin Zoological Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Aug 22.
(2026-02-26). MEPs calls for EU sanctions over Israel's death penalty bill. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). African-American History: The U.S. Civil War (1861-65) and the General Strike. Reexamining Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois' Study. globalresearch.ca Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois published a pioneering study on the United States Civil War (1861-65), its conclusion and the rise and fall of the efforts to build a democratic society.
(2026-02-26). Pro-Immigrant National Council of Jewish Women @ Same Address as Roseland ICE Harm Operation Center. fightbackbetter.com Not a day seems to go by without reports of ICE bringing violence to our NJ communities. (video about today's…
(2026-02-26). Renegade African-American Soldier Should Be Remembered For Resisting White Supremacy and Colonialism. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is part of a series for Black History Month. Other articles in the series can be read here, here, here, here and here.—Editors] In a 1952 song entitled "Bye Bye Big Brass," anti-war singer Woody Guthrie dreamed up a scenario in which he is shipped off to the Korean War and, rather than kill a Chinese soldier …
(2026-02-26). Galatasaray survive Juve scare. tribune.com.pk 
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at 10-man Juventus on Wednesday, with two extra-time goals limiting the Turkish outfit to a 3-2 defeat. | Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz scored the goals which allowed Galatasaray to win a thrilling tie 7-5 on aggregate and set up a clash with either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the next round. | Galatasaray's previous appearance in the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition was in 2014 and they were fortunate to make it through on Wednesday, even with Juve having to play most of the n…
(2026-02-26). Brazil's Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder. aljazeera.com The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
(2026-02-26). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-26). Prominent Iranian figures launch 'No to War' campaign. newarab.com 
The petition comes in response to foreign-based Iranian opposition leaders who have urged the US administration to strike the country. | The petition, Among them are prominent Iranian philosopher Abdolkarim Soroush, reformist former…
(2026-02-26). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-26). Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease. sanews.gov.za Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has called for a new generation of health science research that goes beyond diagnosing disease, to confronting and dismantling the systems that sustain illness and inequality. | Speaking at the launch of the Regenesys School of Health Sciences in Sandton, Johannesburg, Dube-Ncube emphasised that the future of health science must be intersectional, decolonised, context sensitive, and justice centred. | "We need research that goes beyond disease diagnosis, but one that dismantles the syst…
(2026-02-26). The Still Relevant Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. covertactionmagazine.com Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. —George Orwell, quoted by Shabak chief Ami Ayalon in 1996. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only homicidal politician in the Promised Land. On December 29, 2025, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionism Party called Israeli Supreme Court …
(2026-02-26). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-26). Volfovich describes BISR as leading think tank of Belarus. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research was set up precisely to participate in matters of ensuring national security and to develop progressive ideas that help neutralize risks, challenges, and threats in national security, Aleksandr Volfovich noted.
(2026-02-26). MTAC students face uncertainty after merger. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students at the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) are facing growing uncertainty following the institution's merger with Nakawa Vocational Training College. Learners say they have not had any lectures for two weeks into the 2026 academic calendar. They report that administrative offices have remained closed. MTAC was repealed and …
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: San Francisco: Anti-Fascism March & Rally – Unleash the Power of Furious Women. indybay.org Union Square in San Francisco | Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-26). 'Belarus is not easy target': Military expert weighs in on strengths of Belarusian army. eng.belta.by "We have tactical nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system, S-400 systems, modern aircraft and tanks. We produce missiles, shells, ammunition, grenade launchers, and small arms," Aleksandr Tishchenko noted.
(2026-02-26). When Authority Shapes Appetite. The Ketogenic Diet. The Myth of Protein as Power. globalresearch.ca "The body keeps the score." — Bessel van der Kolk | When Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now overseeing the major public health agencies of the United States, publicly endorsed the ketogenic diet as an ideal way of eating, his words did …
(2026-02-26). Merz's China tightrope: warm words, but hard questions for Beijing. scmp.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Beijing with a delicate brief: vouch for a shrinking slice of big German firms still bullish on China, while defending the growing number being squeezed. | On day one of his first official visit, Merz trod the line carefully — voicing openness to resetting beleaguered bilateral ties, even while gently nudging his hosts on bugbears including subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
(2026-02-26). Culinary Diplomacy: Reena Pushkarna's Impact on India-Israel Relations. devdiscourse.com Reena Pushkarna, an iconic figure in Israel's culinary scene and a prominent Indian Indian-origin restaurateur, has found mention in a high-profile address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu recounted how Pushkarna played a pivotal role in his personal life.
(2026-02-26). Expert explains why Belarus still celebrates Fatherland Defenders Day on 23 February. eng.belta.by In a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel, national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko explained why Belarus has preserved the tradition of celebrating 23 February as Day of Fatherland Defenders and Armed Forces.
(2026-02-26). Govt to publish constituency-level development data directory, says Ahsan Iqbal. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday announced that the government will publish a constituency-level development data directory aimed at providing detailed insights into development indicators and promoting transparency. | Addressing the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad on its second day, the minister said the Ministry of Planning and Development had largely completed work on the initiative. He noted that the directory would foster "positive competition among public representatives in the development sector." | Iqbal also underscored the need for an empowered local g…
(2026-02-26). Educational Turmoil: Government Responds to NCERT Textbook Controversy. devdiscourse.com Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday endorsed the Supreme Court of India's decision to issue show cause notices to key officials from the Education Ministry and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The action comes in response to a controversial sub-chapter titled 'Corruption in the judiciary' found in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
(2026-02-26). The War in Ukraine at Four. dissidentvoice.org It is old hat for those who know a bit about peace that it cannot be created by looking only at the various types of violence employed. The world's focus on the Ukrainian battlefield and its characteristic mixing up ceasefire with peace is misplaced. One has to ask: And why did they take to violence …
(2026-02-26). "Hi, I'm not hiding" Greens' Mothin Ali responds to Israel death threat. thecanary.co 
Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali has made a defiant response to death threats from fascist Israel supporters, telling them that he's not hiding. One threat came from a racist X account "WillyBrams3", telling Ali that he hopes Israel finds and kills him soon. Ali's response: "Hi, I'm not playing hide and seek": Hi, I'm […] | By
(2026-02-26). 'Shame must change sides': Gisèle Pelicot's tremendous message of hope and courage sweeps the world. globalvoices.org
(2026-02-26). Desperate Labour makes up 'tactical voting' organisation to fool by-election voters. thecanary.co 
Labour is clearly desperate in the Gorton and Denton by-election. No wonder, since it's running a poor third according to the latest polling. So with polls opening today, 26 February, it was clearly time for the liar-led party to break out its latest scam: make up a completely fake 'tactical voting organisation' that 'says' local […] | By
(2026-02-26). Fascism and The Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-26). The true cost of Panama's port seizure lies in lost predictability. scmp.com There are few assets on earth as strategically sensitive as the ports flanking the Panama Canal. They sit at the hinge of global trade, where container ships glide between oceans and geopolitics moves just beneath the surface. That is why Panama's seizure of two major port terminals operated by CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate built by Li Ka-shing, deserves more than a passing headline. | It is not simply a contractual dispute dressed up as constitutional housekeeping. It is a stress test…
(2026-02-26). Consulate warns Chinese citizens against traveling to Japan following Osaka robbery incident. ecns.cn A Chinese national was robbed of a backpack containing 5 million yen (about $33,000) in cash by unidentified assailants in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward on Wednesday, with the suspect still at large, the Consulate-General of China in Osaka announced.
(2026-02-26). Ishaq Dar departs for Jeddah to attend OIC Executive Committee meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to attend the Open-Ended Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee in Jeddah, scheduled from February 26 to 28, according to a Foreign Office post on X. | According to…
(2026-02-26). ChatGPT an accomplice in murder? South Korean case raises questions. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). 26.2m children out of school, 13.4m girls, says education report. tribune.com.pk 
The Statistics and Trends Report 2023-24 on girls' education reveals that a total of 26.2 million children are still out of school, 13.4 million of whom are girls. | {{pdf}} | Regarding facilities for disabled students, the report revealed that 23% of schools have ramps, but there are fewer educational institutions providing special teaching materials or assistive devices. | Read: HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026 | The report also mentions that 23% of teachers in girls' schools are trained at the foundational level. Only 19% of schools have digital devices. Furthermore, the edu…
(2026-02-26). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-26). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-26). British far-right figure Robinson visits US State Department. newarab.com 
British anti-Islam activist "In America making alliances & friendships, today I had the privilege of an invite to the @StateDept," Robinson, 42, said in an X post. | Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has become a flag-bearer for some British far-right sympathisers and one of Britain's most high-profile anti-migration campaigners, or…
(2026-02-26). The Art of the Exit: A Strategic Guide to Divesting Private Aviation Assets. moderndiplomacy.eu In the high-stakes world of private aviation, the acquisition of an aircraft is often celebrated as the ultimate achievement of corporate efficiency or personal success. It is the beginning of a journey defined by freedom and speed. However, the eventual divestment of that same asset is a process that is frequently underestimated, often to the …
(2026-02-26). Tommy Robinson's mate incites violence against Muslims. thecanary.co 
Considering the moral panic whipped up by the media at every mention of Palestinian resistance — 'intifada', which means shaking off chains — or anti-genocide protest, there's a strange silence at the moment. Daniel Thomas is a close mate and sometime bodyguard of fascist Tommy Robinson. Robinson is on the run at the moment, so […] | By
(2026-02-26). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-26). What Made America Great: Turnings, Turmoil, and the Twilight of Trust. globalresearch.ca At the start of each turning, people change how they feel about themselves, the culture, the nation, and the future.
(2026-02-26). How to Make a Small UK Bathroom Feel Bigger and Brighter. thecanary.co 
In many British homes — whether it's a Victorian terrace in Manchester, a new-build flat in Birmingham, or a compact London apartment — the bathroom is often the smallest room in the house. Yet it's also one of the most used. The challenge? Creating a space that feels light, open and modern without knocking down […] | By
(2026-02-26). The World Majority and the Politics of Values. infobrics.org Values are now among the key forces shaping contemporary international affairs. As values increasingly take centre stage in geopolitical competition, the development of consensus on sovereign values shared by the World Majority is a must…
(2026-02-26). DWP cut Access to Work support by 50% for director of a disabled-led theatre. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have cut the Access to Work support of an artistic director working at a disabled led theatre company by 50%. Jenny Sealey, who has led Graeae for over 28 years, says the cuts feel "punitive" and a result of her speaking out about AtW delays. DWP cut disabled […] | By
(2026-02-26). Fighting Autocracy and Corruption. portside.org Fighting Autocracy and Corruption |
(2026-02-26). Strategic Health Partnership: DRC and US Forge $1.2 Billion Deal. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have announced a groundbreaking $1.2 billion health partnership, set to run from 2026 to 2031. The collaboration includes $900 million from the U.S. government and mandates $300 million to be sourced from Congo's internal resources.
(2026-02-26). Nadiya Hussain exposes racist and sexist TV industry as 'broken'. thecanary.co 
Nadiya Hussain has labelled the TV industry as "broken" in an interview with the Guardian, where she exposed the racist and sexist system, which she explains is paying Black and Brown women less than their white counterparts. Nadiya Hussain speaks out on gaslighting Nadiya rose to fame in 2015 when she was crowned champion of […] | By
(2026-02-26). Domestic demand takes center stage. ecns.cn Surging domestic demand is expected to curb China's coffee exports this year while driving a sharp increase in imports, said traders and analysts.
(2026-02-26). Staying Sane In An Insane World: Where I Go To Find My Center. counterpunch.org 
Sometimes the insanity of the world gets to me, I feel overwhelmed, almost drowned in it. Then I just have to step back and find my center. That's what I've been doing recently. It's been almost a month since I last posted, and I generally don't like to leave such a gap. But at times
(2026-02-26). Strengthening Security and Welfare: Army's Strategic Initiatives in J&K. devdiscourse.com Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Northern Army Commander, convened a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders to review and bolster the security framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Discussions focused on improving vigilance and the efficient use of resources to reinforce the counter-terrorism grid in the region.
(2026-02-26). Iraqi oilfield poised for output surge with Chevron. newarab.com 
Iraq could nearly double its output from the
(2026-02-26). Countries issue regional travel advisories over US-Iran tensions. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). Regime Change at the Fed: From Big Bank Bailouts to Local Productivity. dissidentvoice.org On January 30, when former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump as the central bank's next chair, markets sold off and gold and silver plunged. Investors were positioned for a "dove," someone inclined to cut rates aggressively and keep money loose; and Warsh has a long-standing reputation as a "hawk." So wrote Michael …
(2026-02-26). Youth-Driven Vote Could Shake Up Nepal's Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal will head to the polls on March 5 in its first national election since deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in September. The unrest, which left 77 people dead and more than 2,000 injured, reshaped the country's political landscape and energized younger voters. Nearly one million …
(2026-02-26). Global rights groups urge PM Shehbaz to act on press freedom, protect journalists. tribune.com.pk 
Several international and domestic organisations working for human rights and press freedom have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing serious concern over the deteriorating media situation in Pakistan. | The letter said that "the undersigned press freedom and human rights groups urge your government to take immediate action to uphold Pakistan's obligations under the Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which guarantee freedom of expression and the press, and require the State to protect journalists from violence, intimidation, and unl…
(2026-02-26). Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force. aljazeera.com US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
(2026-02-26). US mediator to present 'gradual disarmament' plan to Hamas. newarab.com 
He also said that there was a proposal to integrate Hamas's police force with security forces belonging to
(2026-02-26). Fiji critic's whistleblower case escalates anti-corruption crisis. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christine Rovoi of PMN News The arrest and charging of British-Fijian publisher Charlie Charters has pushed Fiji's anti-corruption watchdog into fresh controversy. Charters' arrest by police last weekend has raised sharp questions about whistleblowers, due process, and political pressure in the Pacific island nation. The 57-year-old appeared in the Suva Magistrates' Court on Monday…
(2026-02-26). In Chicago, a Pentagon‚Äëbacked Lab Could Price Out Black Residents. capitalbnews.org 
CHICAGO — By the time Jerry Whirley heard that a $9 billion quantum-computing campus was coming a few blocks from his South Shore home, most of what he actually needed from his neighborhood, like somewhere to buy medicine or groceries, had already vanished. He didn't learn about "Quantum City" from the governor or the mayor, …
(2026-02-26). Salim Khan stable as treatment continues at Mumbai hospital. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan, father of superstar Salman Khan, is currently receiving treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. | At an event, while speaking to the media, Amir Khan gave certain updates about the status of Salim Khan's health. He said, "I went to meet Salim Sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon. Since he is in the ICU, I couldn't meet him personally, but sat with the family". | View this post on Instagram | He further revealed, "Alvira tells me every day that his health is improving. We are all praying that he returns home soon…
(2026-02-26). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-26). Randy Fine Spreads More Hate. scheerpost.com Randy Fine at the 2023 Florida Stands With Israel Conference. Florida Senate, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Michael F. Brown / Congressman Randy Fine of Florida,…
(2026-02-26). Duterte's ICC pre-trial in The Hague: What prosecution, victims, defence say about the drug war. asiapacificreport.nz 
Did ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's actions merit an ICC trial? Here is how the prosecution, the victims' representatives, and the defence are presenting their cases during the pre-trial at the International Criminal Court. Report compiled by Rappler. By Jodesz Gavilan in Manila The confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) kicked off on…
(2026-02-26). Winning the War of the World. globalresearch.ca [This comprehensive essay by …
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares beneficia a cientos de personas. radiohc.cu 
"El Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares, con más de 25 años de creado, y a propósito de su Día Internacional, ha permitido devolver la audición a cientos de personas con discapacidad auditiva profunda, de manera gratuita y con un enfoque multidisciplinario", resaltó Armando Rodríguez Batista, ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) desde su perfil en Facebook. | La iniciativa, centralizada en el Hospital Pediátrico Borrás-Marfán, en La Habana, prioriza la atención a niños para aprovechar la plasticidad cerebral y favorecer su rehabilitación lingàºística e inclusión social. | El doctor Ant…
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Frei Betto invita a reforzar trabajo en las comunidades. radiohc.cu El fraile dominico y activista social brasileño Frei Betto llamó a fortalecer el trabajo de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) en las comunidades, durante la presentación del libro ´Premoniciones de Fidel ª, celebrada en el Museo '28 de Septiembre', dedicado a la organización de masas. | En su intervención, Betto —conocedor de la realidad cubana y con una labor social como asesor de la pastoral obrera en Brasil-, reflexionó sobre el valor estratégico de los CDR en el contexto actual, marcado por las complejidades económicas y el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense.Puede haber a…
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Presidente norteamericano promete proteger Medicaid después de recortar más de US$ 900.000 millones en apoyo federal en 2025. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump prometió en su discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión proteger siempre Medicaid, pero su amplio paquete de políticas internas del año pasado implementó recortes históricos al programa clave de red de seguridad para estadounidenses de bajos ingresos. La Ley recortó más de US$ 900.000 millones en financiamiento federal durante 10 años.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Juez federal de Massachusetts dictamina que Donald Trump no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones. cubadebate.cu El magistrado Brian Murphy dijo que el Gobierno republicano no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones sin antes intentar enviarlas al país designado en su orden final de deportación. El juez también ordenó a la Administración republicana que proporcione una "notificación sustancial" antes de realizar cualquier expulsión a un tercer país.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). France and UK Plan to Supply Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the Collective West continues trying to push the Ukrainian conflict to its ultimate consequences. Recently, Russian intelligence revealed the existence of a joint plan between France and the UK to send nuclear weapons to Ukraine. The objective of the …
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-26). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-26). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-26). 30,000 LA school support workers overwhelmingly vote to strike. wsws.org With the previous vote by teachers, some 65,000 Los Angeles Unified School District employees are poised to strike.
(2026-02-26). Protesting LA Public Library's Cancellation of "Read Palestine" Week, Uninviting Authors. juancole.com — | Letter about the decision of the Los Angeles Public Library to rescind invitations to two authors and effectively cancel Read Palestine Week | Karen Bass | Mayor of the City of Los Angeles | mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org | Board of Library Commissio…