(2026-02-06). Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.? moderndiplomacy.eu Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally on Tehran's nuclear programme, come amid mounting fears that a failure to bridge deep disagreements could tip the Middle East toward a wider regional war. Both sides say they want diplomacy, …
(2026-02-06). Iran Stands Firm on Rights, Enters Talks with US 'With Open Eyes': FM Araghchi. english.almanar.com.lb Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has entered negotiations with the United States "with open eyes," stressing that the Islamic Republic will not retreat from its rights. Araghchi made the remarks in a post on X on Friday from Oman, where he was set to hold talks with US negotiators aimed at achieving a just …
(2026-02-06). Crunch Iran-US talks set to begin in Oman, amid mutual warnings. newarab.com 
Oman is set to Muscat was chosen as the It is believed that US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lea…
(2026-02-06). The Iran paradox: Trump must choose between a deal with Tehran and strategic interests. haaretz.com With talks looming in Oman, Washington signals it prefers a narrow nuclear deal over confrontation or regime change. Iran exploits the gaps, Israel fears weak enforcement, and crushed protests leave Trump risking a pact that may stabilize Tehran while alienating allies…
(2026-02-06). Oman Talks: 'Nuclear-only' stance tests US—Iran diplomacy under rising tensions. hindustantimes.com U.S.—Iran nuclear talks are set to resume in Oman amid sharp disagreements over the scope of negotiations, raising fresh doubts over whether diplomacy can hold as military tensions simmer. Tehran has drawn a firm red line, insisting talks focus strictly on its nuclear program, rejecting U.S. demands to include missiles and regional activities—an impasse that has alarmed Israel and frustrated Washington. With troop buildups, drone incidents, and maritime confrontations in the Gulf, critics question whether President Trump's diplomacy is genuine outreach or a pressure tactic backed by force.
(2026-02-06). Iran-US talks begin in Oman after delays, last-minute demands. newarab.com Oman is There was a two-hour delay to the meeting as Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart in Muscat, where they discussed the mechanisms of the talks. | It was then reported that Iranian and US officials finally gathered to begin the indirect negotiations, which it is hoped will resolve a long list of issues between the two countries. | Muscat was cho…
(2026-02-06). Israel panics as Iran defies US talks, refuses to limit missiles, Houthi & Hamas. hindustantimes.com Mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have put forward a new diplomatic framework to both Iran and the United States, according to Al Jazeera. The proposal includes key principles set to guide U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on February 6, where U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are expected to attend. The developments were reported on February 4, 2026, citing sources familiar with the matter. Watch for details.
(2026-02-06). Lavrov distances Russia from US—Iran talks as Trump piles on new demands. hindustantimes.com As fears of a wider Middle East war grow, Sergey Lavrov insists Moscow is not mediating between Washington and Tehran, though Russia may help implement any future deal. With U.S.—Iran talks set for Oman on February 6, sources say Trump demands zero enrichment, missile limits and an end to proxy support.
(2026-02-06). Israeli civilians on frontline? Netanyahu prepares for possible Iran war. hindustantimes.com As U.S.—Iran nuclear talks resume, Israel secretly deploys air‚Äëdefence launchers inside residential areas after its systems struggled against Iranian missiles in the 2025 war. Tehran now warns any U.S. strike will trigger direct attacks on Israel, even as new Oman talks begin under a growing U.S. military buildup.
(2026-02-06). U.S. and Iran begin nuclear talks in Oman, Iranian media report. haaretz.com
(2026-02-06). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp26…
(2026-02-06). Shin Bet urged crackdown on smuggling into Gaza as agency brother indicted. haaretz.com A bill endorsed by the agency says that 'smuggling through the border fence, of any kind, unseals the border in practice, to a certain extent,' adding that 'this also serves the terrorist groups, and in doing so represents a threat to national security…
(2026-02-06). Solidarity Statement And February 6: Online Rally 'No Work For War'. popularresistance.org Dockworkers in 20+ Mediterranean ports are organizing a historic international strike on February 6, 2026 to Shut Down the War Machine. | Both the genocide in Gaza and the hybrid war on Venezuela, Iran and Cuba show the desperate and dying U.S. empire lashing out with imperialist aggression on all fronts. We must fight back against the imperialist wars against sovereign countries and the fascist war immigrants, workers, and oppressed communities inside US borders, and link these fights internationally. | Join us at the online rally THIS FRIDAY to hear from speakers from across the global labor movement who are us…
(2026-02-06). French author Emmanuel Carrère cancels talk in Tel Aviv after criticism over meeting with Israelis. haaretz.com Carrère said that the planned meeting 'caused controversy in which I cannot take part and for circumstances beyond my control.' Sources said colleagues questioned the legitimacy of meeting with Israelis as he's reporting on the West Bank and Gaza Strip…
(2026-02-06). Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera documentary identifies Gaza armed groups working with Israeli forces.
(2026-02-06). Hind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint In US Court Against Israeli. popularresistance.org Belgium-based NGO, Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), filed a legal complaint in a US court on 4 February, demanding a criminal investigation into Israeli dual-national Adi Karni, a former sergeant in the 603rd Combat Engineering Battalion of the Israeli army, over war crimes and genocidal acts committed in Gaza. | The filing was submitted while Karni was physically present in the US, where he is scheduled to speak publicly at Boston University. HRF said his presence "directly engages US jurisdiction" and triggers a legal obligation to investigate under federal law.
(2026-02-06). On the Menu: How the Middle Powers Sacrificed Gaza to Save Themselves. counterpunch.org 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sounded more like a populist leader than a former central banker during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 20. Bemoaning the "fading" of the rules-based order, Carney delivered a surprisingly blunt speech. "The old order is not coming back," he declared. "We are in the
(2026-02-06). Israel 'exploring opportunities' to benefit economically from rebuilding Gaza. radiohc.cu Israeli officials are exploring ways in which Israel can benefit economically from the reconstruction of Gaza, according to a report in Haaretz. | Senior finance ministry officials discussed the opportunities with senior Israeli army officers, Haaretz reported on Wednesday, including the construction of a highway in Israel connecting to Gaza. | It was suggested that countries seeking access to Gaza via Israel would pay for Israeli highway construction. | That would include a highway along the southern Route 232, which would provide better access for Palestinians travelling between Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
(2026-02-06). 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.
(2026-02-06). Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions. aljazeera.com Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza's elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance.
(2026-02-06). Israeli Helicopters Rain Machine Gun Fire on Northern, Eastern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex: An estimated 10,000 people are still missing under the rubble in the Gaza Str. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza: Israeli occpation handed over bodies that displayed signs of severe mutilation, including missing limbs and evidence of surgical intervention. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Ricostruzione di Gaza, ricostruzione dell'Ucraina: è tutta una questione di affari. strategic-culture.su Nella geopolitica di Trump tutto è "business". | Segue nostro Nelle ultime due settimane sono stati trasmessi all'Iran due messaggi significativi, entrambi Uno proveniva dagli Stati Uniti e l'altro da Israele. Il primo era: "Noi [gli Stati Uniti] effettueremo un attacco limitato e voi dovreste accettarlo; o almeno, dare solo una risposta simbolica". | Tehe…
(2026-02-06). Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK's Starmer. scmp.com Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein. But the British prime minister's job is under threat because of the fallout from the late sex offender's global web of relationships. | Friendship with Epstein has already brought down a British royal — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew — and UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, fired by Starmer over his links to the financier. | Now, new revelations have plunged Starmer's centre-left government into turmoil.
(2026-02-06). 14th Dalai Lama mentioned 169 times in Epstein files: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the name of the 14th Dalai Lama appears 169 times in emails included in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
(2026-02-06). Trump calls for country to "move on" from Epstein files, as scale and scope of criminality, cover-up expand. wsws.org The latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice have conclusively proven the Trump administration is lying and engaged in a massive cover-up.
(2026-02-06). Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties. aljazeera.com World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender.
(2026-02-06). Why the Epstein Files Are Rocking Royals, Politicians and Billionaires. thinktank.pk On January 30, 2026, the United States Department of Justice released a massive trove of documents known as the Epstein Files — some 3 million pages of emails, correspondence, photos, and records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This release represents one of the most consequential and controversial disclosures of elite connections in recent …
(2026-02-06). Epstein fallout triggers resignations, probes. geo.tv 
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the only former Epstein associate convicted in connection with his activities.— AFP
(2026-02-06). How Venezuela Poses an "Unusual and Extraordinary Threat" to the U.S. Agenda. counterpunch.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump has not shied away from admitting his thirst for Venezuelan oil. On 16 December 2025, in the leadup to the 3 January bombing of Caracas and kidnapping of the country's president and first lady, Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, he claimed ownership over Venezuela resources, stating that "America will not… allow
(2026-02-06). Iran copies Trump's oil tactic, West panics? US' Venezuela ploy backfires in Middle East. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claimed to have seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf, claiming they carried over one million litres of smuggled fuel. Fifteen foreign crew members were detained as Tehran alleged the vessels were part of an organised smuggling network near Farsi Island. The action follows recent U.S. seizures of ships transporting sanctioned Iranian oil. On Feb 3, a tense encounter unfolded in which IRGC gunboats and a drone approached a U.S.-flagged tanker before an American Navy destroyer intervened. Iran disputes the U.S. account, accusing the vessel of entering its waters illegally. The…
(2026-02-06). "Killing Me Softly" : The favorite movie of Laura Dogu, the new US ambassador to Venezuela. unitedworldint.com Venezuela must respond with unity and more unity. From Caracas, Venezuela A month has passed since the kidnapping of President Maduro and the appointment of Delcy Rodríguez — according to the constitutional mandate — as acting president, although the United States insists on calling her "interim president". This situation has unfolded within the context of …
(2026-02-06). Indian govt's first reaction on Trump's 'no Russia oil' claim after US trade deal. hindustantimes.com India has responded to Donald Trump's claim that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil and shift to U.S. and Venezuelan crude. The Ministry of External Affairs said energy security remains India's "supreme priority" and import decisions are guided by national interest. Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal called Venezuela a long-standing partner but noted sanctions have limited purchases, though Indian firms remain engaged with its energy sector. Meanwhile, Russia said India is free to buy oil from any supplier, with Moscow describing bilateral energy ties as stable and mutually beneficial. The remarks follow Trump's comm…
(2026-02-06). AN de Venezuela aprueba en primera discusión proyecto de ley de Amnistía. radiohc.cu 
La Asamblea Nacional (AN) de Venezuela aprobó en su primera discusión el proyecto de Ley de Amnistía para la Convivencia Democrática, propuesto por la presidenta encargada, Delcy Rodríguez. | La propuesta debe ser sometida a consulta pública entre distintos sectores de la sociedad venezolana antes de su debate y votación final en el pleno del Parlamento. | El presidente de la AN, Jorge Rodríguez llamó a insistir en la necesidad de ´sanar las heridas ª y añadió que ´el camino de esta ley va a estar lleno de sinsabores, de posiciones adelantadas e injustas ª.Tenemos que tragar grueso e hilar…
(2026-02-06). Mideast source to Haaretz: U.S. drops demand for Iran talks to cover ballistic program, proxies. haaretz.com Despite the current rhetoric coming out of Tehran, the source added, Iran may eventually be willing to give up it nuclear program…
(2026-02-06). Israel steps up war readiness as Iran threat and US talks stoke alarm. hindustantimes.com Israel is accelerating war preparations as fears of conflict with Iran surge. Right-wing leader Avigdor Lieberman urged authorities to build mass shelters, warning millions must be protected if war erupts. Reports say Israel has deployed live-fire air defence systems inside residential neighbourhoods for the first time since the 2025 Israel—Iran war, a move analysts say could turn civilian zones into prime targets. Tensions escalated after senior Iranian official Ali Shamkhani warned that any U.S. strike on Iran would trigger direct retaliation against Israel. The developments come as Washington and Tehran…
(2026-02-06). US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026. — Reuters Trump has said Khamenei "should be very worried."US wants missiles, proxies, rights issues included.Fears grow that failed talks could spark wider war.
(2026-02-06). Italian union supports U.S. workers against ICE repression and executions. workers.org The Italian union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) issued the statement below on Jan. 27. 2026. Union Sindacale di Base (USB) stands with U.S. workers against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repression and executions. On Feb. 5 and 6 there will be events in Rome and Milan with Chris Smalls, . . . |
(2026-02-06). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-06). Tangible steps urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn The door to a fresh start was opened on Wednesday, which not only witnessed the first China-U.S. heads-of-state phone conversation of the new year, but also celebrated Start of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese calendar.
(2026-02-06). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-06). Why American Friction with France and the UK Could Change China's Calculus in the Indo-Pacific. moderndiplomacy.eu The Indo-Pacific is a regional flashpoint that could see several potential armed conflicts if missteps are taken and de-escalation and deterrence are not applied. Two conflicts the world has its eyes on are the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, both of which have seen more diplomatic and hybrid aggression by China. Amid other …
(2026-02-06). When the World Said No to War. portside.org When the World Said No to War |
(2026-02-06). US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately amid rising tensions and threat of strikes. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States has issued an urgent advisory for all American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing growing unrest, travel disruptions and escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The advisory, issued by the Virtual US Embassy in Iran, warned that US authorities may not be able to provide assistance and urged citizens to have an independent departure plan.The advisory comes in the backdrop of heightened confrontation between the US and Iran. Relations have been strained since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the subsequent hostage crisis, but tensions have surged in…
(2026-02-06). Union Budget 2026: Significant Hike in Defence Allocation. ummid.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record ‚Çπ7.85 lakh crore allocation for the county's defence sector, post-Operation Sindoor.
(2026-02-06). 'It matters': Can Bangladeshi voters in Britain impact country's election? aljazeera.com For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That's exciting many. But others can't vote — or won't.
(2026-02-06). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-06). Where will Saif al-Islam Gaddafi be buried. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi, was assassinated by unknown gunmen on Tuesday near the western city of Zintan, according to a statement by his cousin.His cousin said Gaddafi was "martyred in the same track as his father, grandfather, and brothers," referencing the violent fates of family members during Libya's 2011 uprising.Where will Saif al-Islam Gaddafi be buried?: Journalists watch as the judges (unseen) question Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (C), the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, in a live broadcast from the western Libyan city of Zintan, insid…
(2026-02-06). A Test of Nuclear Responsibility in a Fragmented World. thinktank.pk After years of near-total military estrangement, the United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military-to-military dialogue, marking one of the most consequential yet understated shifts in global security since the start of the Ukraine war. The agreement, reached on the margins of talks in Abu Dhabi, comes at a moment when the world's …
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2026-02-06). Prayer Vigil at ICE Headquarters in Fresno. indybay.org An interdenominational prayer vigil was held at ICE headquarters in Fresno the morning of February 4.
(2026-02-06). Australia: Labor government pressing ahead with demolition of Melbourne public housing towers. wsws.org Elderly tenants were blindsided by relocation letters ordering moves from midyear, after being repeatedly told their towers would be the last to be demolished.
(2026-02-06). No Other Choice from South Korea: Doesn't "necessity knows no law" cut both ways? wsws.org The film is inspired by Donald Westlake's 1997 novel The Ax, previously adapted as a film by Greek-French film director Costa-Gavras in 2005.
(2026-02-06). New York City nurses arrested as Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul escalate pressure to end 4-week strike. wsws.org The arrests underscore that the strike has entered a new stage and pose the necessity for a broader movement of the working class in defense of the nurses.
(2026-02-06). Shandong's smart eco-park celebrates topping-out with advanced building skill. ecns.cn The largest public ecological park in East China's Shandong province, which features a sewage treatment plant in its underground level and a sports park on its upper level, ushered in the topping-out of its main structures on Feb 2.
(2026-02-06). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific. aljazeera.com US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.
(2026-02-06). Provinces set targets to ensure growth quality. ecns.cn The shift has increased the likelihood of China setting its real GDP growth target for 2026 at between 4.5 and 5 percent, analysts said, describing the range as achievable and consistent with longer-term goals.
(2026-02-06). ICE in Minnesota — Days 65-66: Feds Make Arrests in Government Center as Local Police Advance Collaboration. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-06). China picks speed skater, short track racer as Milan Winter Olympic flag bearers. ecns.cn China has named speed skater Ning Zhongyan and short track speed skater Zhang Chutong as flag bearers for its delegation at the opening ceremony of the Milan Winter Olympics on Friday, the Chinese sports delegation said.
(2026-02-06). CTET Admit Card 2026 Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website ctet.nic.in the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be held in the month of February 2026.
(2026-02-06). UPDF Soldier Kills Woman, Takes Own Life in Ntoroko. plusnews.ug 
Police in Ntoroko District are investigating a murder-suicide involving a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier who shot and killed a woman before taking his own life following a domestic dispute in Nyabusokoma Cell, Karugutu Town Council. The Ntoroko District Police Commander, SP Hassan Mugerwa, confirmed the incident and identified the soldier as Grace Waswa. …
(2026-02-06). China's top court boosts engagement with NPC deputies. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court announced on Thursday that it addressed 469 suggestions from deputies at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in 2025, nearly a 30 percent increase from the 361 proposals received in 2024.
(2026-02-06). Ignoring China's Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All. counterpunch.org 
Over the past month, Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and Bilibili have begun dismantling the myth of the "American dream," replacing glossy imagery with firsthand accounts showing that life in the so-called "land of the free" is far from bright and picturesque. In its place, a new concept has emerged, borrowed from video games,
(2026-02-06). Tangible steps urged to boost Sino-US ties. ecns.cn Xi said he hopes to work with Trump to "steer the giant ship of China-US relations steadily forward through winds and storms, and accomplish more big things and good things".
(2006-02-26). Operation Radd-ul-Fitna: Mirak Khan Chakrani, 25 others surrender. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-06). Concert warms hearts of rail workers in remote areas. ecns.cn After hours spent conducting outdoor rail inspections in temperatures hovering around minus 30 C, Liu Bingbing returned on Wednesday evening to the Hailar track maintenance section's Cuogang work area, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, expecting to rest in a warm area.
(2026-02-06). Vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Fresno. indybay.org Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Fresno Sunday, January 25.
(2026-02-06). The US lost $35B in clean energy projects last year. grist.org For more than a decade, the clean energy economy has been on a steep growth trajectory. Companies have poured billions of dollars into battery manufacturing, solar and wind generation, and electric vehicle plants in the U.S., as solar costs fell sharply and EV sales surged. That momentum is set to continue surging in much of the world — but in the United States, it's starting to stall. | According to a new
(2026-02-06). TPS Hearing Temporarily Stalls Deportations of Haitians. indybay.org With the expiration of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) granted to 350,000 Haitians set to expire on February 3rd, a hearing was held on February 2, in US District Court in Washington, DC to halt an action by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to end the program.
(2026-02-06). The US government says it is falling short on its legal duties to tribal nations. grist.org As federal agencies manage millions of acres of land critical to climate adaptation, wildlife, and water supplies, a "In treaties, tribes ceded millions of acres of their territories to the federal government in exchange for certain commitments," the report read. Published in late January by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, these commitments, through treaties, included services, protection, reservations, and for s…
(2026-02-06). TS Intermediate (2026) Hall Tickets Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has published the Hall Tickets and Admit Cards of the students who are appearing in the TGBIE 1st and 2nd Year exams to be held in March 2026.
(2026-02-06). Craig Murray: Acquittals Demolish Lies About Palestine Action. consortiumnews.com Despite the U.K. government taking every possible precaution to ensure that the state got its convictions in this show trial, the jury refused to find that trying to stop genocide is a crime. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk As the trial finished…
(2026-02-06). Palestine Action Protesters Found Not Guilty. consortiumnews.com Pro-Palestinian campaigners claim 'huge blow' to U.K. government after landmark prosecution of the direct action group fails, report Phil Miller and Dania Akkad. By Phil Miller and Dania Akkad Declassified UK Six Palestine Action protesters have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary…
(2026-02-06). France slides down EU per-capita wealth list. ecns.cn State expenditure, already above 1.7 trillion euros and among the highest in advanced economies as a share of output, is set to rise by another 38 billion euros this year.
(2026-02-06). Philly 'Carry the torch of resistance' march. workers.org 
Almost 100 people marched in 20-degree weather chanting "IOF, ICE, PPD — they're all the same!" behind a "Right to resist, Right to return" banner in Philadelphia Feb. 1. Organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition, they marched from Rittenhouse Square to the Art Museum, placing a focus on political prisoners . . . |
(2026-02-06). Trump falsifies the history of the Mexican-American War. wsws.org The Mexican-American War, fought to preserve slavery, helped bring on its destruction in the Civil War and imposed a border whose consequences still shape American politics.
(2026-02-06). China and Latin America: not a choice of sides, but a choice of options. moderndiplomacy.eu Latin America is often described as a region "caught" between major powers; the language itself reveals a hidden assumption: that Latin American states have no agency, only alignment. In practice, the region is not condemned to choose a patron; it is choosing its options, and China has become one of the most consequential option-makers Latin …
(2026-02-06). Was Trump Correct About Tariffs After All? OpEd. eurasiareview.com Trump's recent
(2026-02-06). A Centenary of African American Historical Recognition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Dr. Carter G. Woodson began the holiday in 1926 amid the cultural renaissance among Black people in the United States By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireThursday February 5, 2026Historical Review On this 100th anniversary of the founding of "Negro History Week" in February 1926, the field of African American historical studies continues to be denigrated …
(2026-02-06). Canada unveils EV strategy, seeks deeper cooperation with China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, which includes the relaunch of purchase incentives and plans to work with China to advance domestic production and exports of EVs.
(2026-02-06). California worker killed in US Foods distribution facility. wsws.org A veteran worker's death exposes deadly yard conditions, corporate indifference and the Teamsters' role in enforcing contracts that sacrifice workers' safety.
(2026-02-06). Tomgram: William Astore, America's Teflon Pentagon. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. At the moment I began writing this introduction, ICE agents had just shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old White man — an intensive care unit nurse, in fact — in Minneapolis. He was carrying in his hand — no, …
(2026-02-06). Two Exemplary, Defiant Women. counterpunch.org 
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has shown both physical and political courage. Recently, she was doused with a liquid during a town hall meeting, and Donald Trump has consistently ridiculed her. She has not bowed down. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was physically assaulted in central Copenhagen in mid-2024 and has defied Donald Trump's attempt to seize Denmark's overseas territory, Greenland. She has steadfastly defended her country's territorial integrity. Both Omar and Frederiksen deserve special recognition at a time when many leaders – almost all of them men – are kowtowing to Trump and his MAGA…
(2026-02-06). What happens when a neighborhood is built around a farm. grist.org 
Picture the bucolic little town of a fairy tale. At its core stand medieval buildings, a square where folks hawk their goods, and perhaps a well to provide water. Beyond the defensive wall radiate agricultural fields, where people toil to bring grains, fruits, and vegetables to market. | Invert that for modern times and you've got the idea behind "agrihoods," communities designed around a central farm. Like
(2026-02-06). In Politics, the Celebrations Start Early and the Excuses Never End. counterpunch.org 
In a January 31 Texas special election to fill a vacant state Senate seat, union official Taylor Rehmet beat conservative political activist Leigh Wambsganss by 14 points — in a district where voters picked Donald Trump for president by 17 points only a little over a year ago. It's the latest of election victories boosting
(2026-02-06). Beyond the lease: a new framework for systemic housing certainty. onlineopinion.com.au Renters fear the next email. Investors fear the long run. New evidence suggests they're trapped by the same broken housing structure and points to a different way forward.
(2026-02-06). Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations. aljazeera.com An impasse in Congress over immigration reforms could stymie a funding bill for the US Department of Homeland Security.
(2026-02-06). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-06). Protest at 100 Montgomery St. Demands TPS Protection for Haitians. indybay.org Judge reinstates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protection. Trump and Noem get to eat cats and dogs, and crow…
(2026-02-06). Super Bowl 2026: Patriots vs Seahawks — Start time, halftime show, players. aljazeera.com Two of the NFL's most famous teams, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, face off in Super Bowl LX.
(2026-02-06). Layoffs by US firms tripled in January, as mass job cuts accelerate to Great Recession levels. wsws.org The wave of layoffs is part of a global jobs bloodbath, driven by a ruthless global search for new sources of profit to sustain uncontrollable levels of debt and financial bubbles on which the wealth of the oligarchy rests.
(2026-02-06). Playing without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr defeats Al-Riyadh. ummid.com On the ground without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi FC Al-Nassr Monday February 02, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh in a tight match played at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
(2026-02-06). INTERNSHIP AT THE DELEGATION TO EUROPEAN UNION – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). After Imran Khan, is Pakistan America's enforcer in Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2026-02-06). Health Care Workers Remember Alex Pretti. counterpunch.org 
In On Freedom, Timothy Snyder writes, "The German philosopher Edith Stein put her own body forward during the First World War. A graduate student, she took leave to volunteer as a nurse. When she returned to her dissertation, her time with the wounded guided her argument about empathy. "Do we not," she asked, "need the mediation
(2026-02-06). This Is How The FBI Hamstrung Democracy In 2016 And Beyond OpEd. eurasiareview.com The 2016 presidential election was so tainted that it spurred the Oxford English Dictionary to choose "post-truth" as the word of the year. But the 2016 election was actually far more corrupt than it appeared at the time. The FBI sought to cast a veto over the votes of American citizens. | Hillary Clinton, the frontrunner for the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential nomination, had used an unsecured private email server to handle top-secret documents while she was secretary of state from 2009 to 2013. The server in a bathroom of Clinton's Chappaqua, New York, mansion exposed emails with classified information…
(2026-02-06). Forbidden Love series to get Arabic version: All you need to know. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Arab audience is excited after the news that the Turkish series "Ask-ƒ± Memnu" [Forbidden Love], which gained massive viewership ratings when it was first showcased in 2010, is getting an Arabic version.Turkish series Forbidden Love made a big fanbase in the Middle East and Arab countries when it first broadcast 16 years ago in the original copy, which was back then dubbed into Arabic.A possible Arabic version will be aired in the second half of 2026, after the Layl series, which depicts the Turkish story of Sefirin Kƒ±zƒ± [The Ambassador's Daughter] is now airin…
(2026-02-06). Pentagon Inks Massive $200 Million Deal to Buy Controversial Cluster Weapons From Israel. theintercept.com 
The Department of Defense has quietly signed a $210 million deal to buy advanced cluster shells from one of Israel's state-owned arms companies, marking unusually large new commitments to a class of weapons and an Israeli defense establishment both widely condemned for their indiscriminate killing of civilians. | The deal, signed in September and not previously reported, is the department's largest contract to purchase weapons from an Israeli company in available records, according to an
(2026-02-06). US Heightens Murderous Assault On Cuban People And Revolution. popularresistance.org On January 29th, the 12-year anniversary of the declaration of Latin America & the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace by CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) in Havana, Cuba, the U.S. dramatically escalated its economic and political war on Cuba. The U.S. issued an executive order declaring Cuba an "unusual and extraordinary threat," employing a familiar propaganda strategy relentlessly tying the island nation to designated "terrorist" groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, and geopolitical adversaries like China and Russia.
(2026-02-06). Will Trump's "Right About Everything" B.S. Wreck Republicans? counterpunch.org 
President Trump constantly blusters as if he deserves the Nobel Prize for Economic Triumphs, just like he supposedly deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. Last week in a speech in Iowa, he doubled down on his triumphs by referring to himself in the third person: "Just after one year of President Trump, our economy is booming….
(2026-02-06). Trump's Incompetence Left of Thousands in Red States Without Power. counterpunch.org 
We all know that Trump has declared war on Blue America. He has made clear that he intends to use the full power of the presidency to make the people who didn't vote for him suffer. He is even going so far as to send in an armed force of invaders, as he did last
(2026-02-06). 19.5 mn foreigners perform Hajj, Umrah in 2025. ummid.com A total of 19.5 million foreigners performed Hajj and Umrah in the year 2025, the latest data released by the concerned department.
(2026-02-06). Survivors recount terror of Nigeria massacre where people were burned inside houses. scmp.com First, the jihadists sent a letter saying they were coming to the village to preach, said Nigerian chief Umar Bio Salihu. | When no one attended, they went on a rampage, killing people and torching houses, he said. | Salihu is the traditional chief of Woro, a small, Muslim-majority village in west-central Nigeria where alleged jihadist gunmen are reported to have perpetrated a massacre late Tuesday.
(2026-02-06). Meet Moya: First robot with almost 100% human-like body language. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new humanoid robot called "Moya" has sparked wide interaction on social media after videos surfaced showing its ability to walk, make eye contact, and display remarkably human-like facial expressions.The Chinese robotics company "DroidUp" unveiled Moya at an official presentation in Shanghai, stressing that it is the world's first robot fully powered by "embodied AI" technology. This technology allows the robot to perceive, think, and interact within the real world, like a real person.The robot was seen smiling, nodding its head, maintaining eye contact, and walking with a gait remarkably close to na…
(2026-02-06). NASA's Juno mission finds Jupiter smaller, flatter than previously thought. ecns.cn Data from NASA's Juno mission show that Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is slightly smaller and more "squashed" than previously believed, the U.S. space agency said on Wednesday.
(2026-02-06). Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal. scmp.com Combine three wary nations, deep historical mistrust, rapid technological change, the most destructive weapons ever developed and a US unwilling to extend Thursday's last formal nuclear weapons guardrail, and you have the ingredients for much worse geopolitical tension, if not a slide towards global disaster, warn nuclear weapons negotiators, analysts and former government officials. | While Moscow has offered to formally extend its New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New Start) with the US for…
(2026-02-06). Precarious Invitations: Israel's President Isaac Herzog's Visit to Australia. counterpunch.org 
Things are getting rather ropey on the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia on February 8. It came amidst the anguish following the Bondi Beach attacks of December 14, 2025 on attendees of a Hanukkah event by two gunmen, leaving 15 dead. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese obviously thought it a sensible measure at
(2026-02-06). Chicago baristas spoke up. Now we amplify. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks is allowing ICE agents into stores despite clear worker and community concerns. That's why workers at a unionized Starbucks store in Minneapolis raised serious concerns about ICE entering the store and brought them directly to their manager, kicking off a wave of actions. Since then, baristas across the …
(2026-02-06). US destroys another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2. scmp.com The US military said on Thursday that it carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. | US Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations". It said the strike killed two people. | A video linked to…
(2026-02-06). Why Not Another Half Trillion Dollars for War? davidswanson.org Normally, when one develops all the symptoms of a disease, the response ought not to be exacerbating the disease, but seeking to cure it. Approaches to healthcare in the United States have gone off the rails, of course, but think about the disease of military spending. What are some of the symptoms we've suffered recently? …
(2026-02-06). Cancer 13 times more in Bhopal gas tragedy survivors than unexposed population. ummid.com The rate of cancer occurrence is about 13 times more among the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster in Bhopal as compared to that in a matched unexposed population.
(2026-02-06). Dooming the Chagos deal: the Diego Garcia dilemma. onlineopinion.com.au A deal meant to close a colonial wound is now hostage to Donald Trump and the Chagossians remain spectators to their own fate.
(2026-02-06). Ukraine Govt Says Needs Stronger Air Defense To Protect Against Russian Attacks, Calls For Additional Missiles For Air Defense Systems. eurasiareview.com Ukraine's Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting Thursday with a delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Security and Defense (SEDE), led by the Committee Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann. The meeting was attended by representatives of European Union member states, including Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Germany, and France. | In the meeting Ihor Zhovkva specifically said that Ukraine needs stronger air defense to protect against Ru…
(2026-02-06). Trump's "critical minerals" conference aimed against China. wsws.org Through its dominance of the global supply of rare earths and critical minerals, vital for high-tech products, from phones to jet engines, China was able to hit back against Trump's tariff war by rapidly cutting off supplies.
(2026-02-06). Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction. aljazeera.com Lai's case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
(2026-02-06). Appleton, WI, Feb. 24, 2026: Know Your Rights Advocate for Our Newcomer Neighbors! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-02-06). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-06). 'TrumpRx' website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine. aljazeera.com US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.
(2026-02-06). Life as a migrant 'host' in the red-light district of Chiang Mai, Thailand. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-06). Chat Bots, AI, Healthcare, Profiteering & Patients With NUHW Kaiser LCSW Worker. indybay.org Kaiser is demanding the massive introduction of AI Chatbots in mental healthcare to eliminate workers and increase their profits. It will have serious affects on all Kaiser patients and healthcare…
(2026-02-06). Demonstrators arrested over ICE protest at Columbia University. aljazeera.com US police‚ÄØarrested 12 anti-ICE‚ÄØprotesters at Columbia University in New York.
(2026-02-06). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). A Call For Supreme Court To Rein In Digital Fishing Expeditions, Ban Police Use Of Geofence Warrants As Surveillance Dragnets OpEd. eurasiareview.com If you carried a cell phone past the wrong street corner at the wrong moment, police could already have your movements, your digital trail, and your identity—without ever suspecting you of a crime. | That is the reality of geofence warrants, Warning that geofence warrants constitute digital fishing expeditions that force millions of innocent Americans to prove they're not suspects,…
(2026-02-06). Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
(2026-02-06). RWABWOGO: Uganda eyes U.S. AGOA market. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Odrek Rwabwogo, chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Export and Industrial Development (PACEID), says Uganda is seeking to regain and expand access to the United States market following the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Rwabwogo says the extension restores an important trade opportunity for …
(2026-02-06). Trump Steps Into Tokyo's Ballot Box. moderndiplomacy.eu With just days to go before Japan heads to the polls, U.S. President Donald Trump has made an unusually direct intervention, offering what he called his "complete and total endorsement" of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The backing comes as Japan's first female leader seeks a fresh mandate for an ambitious economic and defence agenda that …
(2026-02-06). Trump's $1.5 Trillion "Dream Military" counterpunch.org 
What constitutes national security and how is it best achieved? Does massive military spending really make a country more secure, and what perils to democracy and liberty are posed by vast military establishments? Questions like those are rarely addressed in honest ways these days in America. Instead, the Trump administration favors preparations for war and
(2026-02-06). Thailand eyes $1.3b revenue via festival. ecns.cn Thailand is gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year with a variety of cultural festivities planned nationwide to mark the Year of the Horse and the 51st anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic ties, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, or TAT, announced.
(2026-02-06). China's Military Purge: Power, Paranoia and the Silence Before a Storm. moderndiplomacy.eu When U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met General Zhang Youxia in Beijing in August 2024, the contrast was striking. The American envoy appeared weary; the veteran Chinese general, relaxed and confident. Zhang, then the most powerful uniformed officer in the People's Liberation Army and a lifelong confidant of President Xi Jinping, spoke warmly about …
(2026-02-06). China recalibrates solar industry for long-term competitive strength. ecns.cn As the sector prepares to bid farewell to export tax rebates, enterprises are accelerating their transformation and upgrading efforts, a move experts said will fortify the industry's resilience.
(2026-02-06). Top EU Court Rejects Bid To Lift Catalan Separatist Leader Puigdemont's Immunity. eurasiareview.com By Inés Fernández-Pontes | ( The ruling The rapporteur, Bulgarian MEP Angel Dzhambazki, belonged to the European Cons…
(2026-02-06). New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori. aljazeera.com PM calls for civil debate as government faces backlash over efforts to roll back policies to support Maori community.
(2026-02-06). US Treasury Secretary Says US Sanctions Crushed Iran's Economy and Sparked Protests. news.antiwar.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday that the Trump administration's "maximum pressure campaign" against Iran was responsible for collapsing the country's economy and sparking the protests and unrest that began at the end of December. At the Treasury, what we have done is created a dollar shortage in the …
(2026-02-06). Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Termination of ICE Agreements With Law Enforcement. portside.org Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Termination of ICE Agreements With Law Enforcement |
(2026-02-06). Targeting The Amhara Intelligentsia: Killings, Detentions, And The Legal Threshold Of Genocide Under International Law OpEd. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | Reports of targeted violence against Amhara academics and professionals have raised growing concern about the safety of intellectual communities in Ethiopia. Some scholars trace these patterns to longstanding political tensions following the 1991 transition of power, arguing that ethnicized political structures have contributed to recurring cycles of conflict and insecurity. Although numerous atrocities have been reported over the past decades, many incidents remain insufficiently documented, and international responses have often been cautious, emphasizing allegations rather than legal…
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm RAIN or Shine new location in Zayante. indybay.org NEW LOCATION in Zayante (9210 East Zayante Rd.*@ Little library next door to Zayante Creek Market & Deli *) #Zayante Limited parking…
(2026-02-06). Netanyahu warns over Egypt's growing military strength after Turkey pact. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed a landmark framework military cooperation agreement during Erdogan's official visit to Cairo on Wednesday, signaling a major thaw in bilateral relations after years of tension.The pact, formalized by Turkish Defense Minister Ya≈üar Gàºler and Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Megeed Saqr, covers joint military training, education programs, defense industry collaboration, personnel exchanges, and enhanced security coordination.The leaders also signed agreements spanning trade, investment, health, agric…
(2026-02-06). End of US-Russia nuclear pact 'grave moment': UN chief. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of New START, the US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.
(2026-02-06). Iran warns US bases are 'easy targets' as Trump told to choose war or compromise. hindustantimes.com Amid soaring regional tensions, Iran has once again warned that U.S. military bases across the Middle East are well within its strike range. According to Iran International, an Iranian Army spokesperson delivered the warning directly to U.S. President Donald Trump on February 5, urging him to choose between compromise and war. Watch for details.
(2026-02-06). Nation's crystal crafts dazzle amid huge buzz. ecns.cn E-commerce platforms help generate sparkling opportunities abroad for cultural gemstone businesses.
(2026-02-06). Xi, Laos' top leader announce launch of friendship year. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, replied on Thursday to Laos' top leader Thongloun Sisoulith to designate 2026 as the Year of China-Laos Friendship.
(2026-02-06). Chinese mainland criticizes DPP banknote redesign as 'de-Sinicization' move. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities for redesigning Taiwan dollar banknotes in a way it said promotes "de-Sinicization," citing the removal of images of historical Chinese political figures such as Sun Yat-sen.
(2026-02-06). China's internet users reach 1.125 billion, penetration rate tops 80%. ecns.cn The number of internet users in China reached 1.125 billion by the end of December 2025, pushing the country's internet penetration rate to 80.1%, according to an industry report released Thursday.
(2026-02-06). West Bengal Board Class 12 Model Question Paper Released. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released Model Question Papers for Class 12th Uchha Madhyamik or Higher Secondary Semester 4 Board Examinations 2026.
(2026-02-06). Prayer flag poles at Jokhang Temple renewed for Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn On Feb. 5, 2026, staff at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, replace prayer flags on five poles, each more than 20 meters high, around the temple as part of a traditional ritual to welcome the upcoming Tibetan New Year. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)…
(2026-02-06). Hainan to open five duty-free stores for daily goods. ecns.cn Hainan province will open five duty-free stores for daily consumer goods across three cities on Feb 11, provincial authorities announced Friday, marking the first retail outlets under a new national policy designed to lower living costs and share the benefits of the island's free trade port with residents.
(2026-02-06). Uzbekistan: China's New Strategic Center OpEd. eurasiareview.com Uzbekistan pursues an exemplary multivector foreign policy and has established itself as one of the principal mediators in Central Asia. As a bridge country between East and West and a central element of the historic Silk Road, Uzbekistan and Central Asia occupy a pivotal geopolitical position. Consequently, both Western and Eastern powers are actively competing to strengthen their bilateral relations with Uzbekistan. | The Importance of Central Asia Nowadays: | Eighteen years ago, Blank, S. (2008) published an article entitled "The Strategic Importance of Central Asia: An American View", in which he s…
(2026-02-06). Inside a Coordinated, Multi-Village Settler-Soldier Pogrom in West Bamk — Masafer Yatta. portside.org Inside a Coordinated, Multi-Village Settler-Soldier Pogrom in West Bamk — Masafer Yatta |
(2026-02-06). The Doomsday Clock 80-Year Low. counterpunch.org 
Albert Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer, and University of Chicago scientists founded the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1945. The famous Doomsday Clock was created two years later and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates. Manhattan Project scientists felt obligated to
(2026-02-06). Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st Woman Dy CM. ummid.com Sunetra Pawar, the widow of Ajit Pawar, Saturday January 31, 2026 took oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
(2026-02-06). South Korea's Nuclear Submarines: Deterrence And Risk In Northeast Asia Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Rawat | As part of his first international trip, United States (US) Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby
(2026-02-06). Thursday 2/12: Project Open Hand Trivia & Raffle Fundraiser. indybay.org Teeth Bar | 2323 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-06). Exploring Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village in Milan. ecns.cn The Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village will serve athletes and team officials joining in alpine skiing, bobsleigh and other events. It features 24-hour dining services, fitness training areas, medical stations, and public gathering spaces, and will welcome participants from around the world during the Winter Games.
(2026-02-06). Conversion rate of intl standards hits 88.9%. ecns.cn China's market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energize business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader drive to support high-quality economic growth and a more unified national market.
(2026-02-06). Chinese mainland urges Taiwan authorities to lift cross-Strait air transport restrictions. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland urges Taiwan authorities to heed public opinion and lift unreasonable restrictions on cross-Strait air transport to meet the travel needs of people on both sides of the Strait, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a regular press conference Thursday.
(2026-02-06). AUKUS Nuclear Cooperation Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Paul K. Kerr and Mary Beth D. Nikitin | On August 7, 2024, President Joseph Biden submitted to Congress an "Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion." This In Focus explains the agreement's substance, as well as provisions of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended (P.L. 83-703; 42 U.S.C. ß ß2153 et seq.), concerning the content and congressional review of such agreements. | The agreement, which entered into…
(2026-02-06). Zambian, Ghanaian presidents hold talks to cement bilateral cooperation. independent.co.ug 
LUSAKA | Xinhua | Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama, with a particular focus on deepening economic ties. The two leaders met at State House in Lusaka following Mahama's arrival on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to Zambia. While acknowledging the strong bilateral relations that …
(2026-02-06). Americas Series: Cuba Announces its Batting Order. radiohc.cu Havana, February 5 (RHC) — Today, Cuba revealed its lineup to debut tomorrow in the II Series of the Americas, with Randy Martínez as the starter and an offensive order designed by Germán Mesa. | The manager of the Cuban team drew up the first Cuban constellation of the tournament like someone writing a war cry on the whiteboard: nine names, nine destinies, a single flag waiting its turn to enter the fray. | The lineup will be led by Roel Santos in left field, the first heartbeat of an offense that will seek to establish its dominance from the outset. He will be followed by Erisbel Arruebarrena at shortstop,…
(2006-02-26). Hasina's absence alters Gopalganj's political landscape ahead of February 12 Polls. tribune.com.pk 
For the first time in decades, the image that once defined the hometown of Bangladesh's ousted premier Sheikh Hasina during elections, her Awami League party's "boat" symbol, is absent. | In its place, posters of rivals like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the Jamaat‚Äëe‚ÄëIslami party and independents urge voters in Gopalganj to back them in the February 12 election. | The Gopalganj district has long been considered the Awami League's safest ground, producing Hasina, the country's longest-serving prime minister, and her father, Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibu…
(2026-02-06). Mainland, Hong Kong authorities jointly smash cross-boundary forgery syndicate. ecns.cn A cross-boundary forgery syndicate was neutralized in a joint operation by mainland and Hong Kong authorities, resulting in the arrest of 119 persons, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-06). Thursday 2/26: Show Up to Court Hearing, Lawsuit Against the Navy Over Toxic Contamination of Shipyard. indybay.org MEET IN FRONT OF THE OLD FEDERAL BUILDING | 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-06). Minneapolis general strikes, 1934 and 2026. workers.org 
By Joe Lombardo he author, Joe Lombardo, is a lifelong antiwar activist and union organizer. He is a co-founder of the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC — unacpeace.org) and a member of its Administrative Committee. January 24, 2026 — Yesterday we saw tens of thousands of people march and rally . . . |
(2026-02-06). Monday 2/9: ZUCK-OFF for PRETTI ICE OUT for Good! A Public Performance Art Show ZUCK-OFF for PRETTI IC. indybay.org SFGH | Between Building 25 and Building 5 | 1001 Potrero Avenue | San Francisco, California…
(2026-02-06). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid al Haram Makkah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-02-06). Tuesday 2/10: May Day In The Time of Trump: The Road to Mass Action. indybay.org Oakland Community Space – 1955 Broadway, Suite B, Oakland, CA, 94612 | Right next to BART!
(2026-02-06). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-06). Why the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Still Revolves Around Pakistan vs India. thinktank.pk The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is poised to be one of the most compelling and complex editions in the sport's history, blending intense competition with geopolitical tensions and fan fervour that transcend the boundaries of cricket. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, promises drama both …
(2026-02-06). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-02-06). Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest? aljazeera.com Sunday's vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand's cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
(2026-02-06). California can meet its clean energy goals with the Port of Humboldt Marine Terminal. indybay.org The Port of Humboldt continues to plan to transform the port for offshore wind power by 2036 bolstered by the Trump administration loosing 5 offshore wind stoppage cases on the East Coast. Offshore wind energy is clean and means energy security.
(2026-02-06). China-APEC trade exceeds $17.4 trillion over past five years. ecns.cn China's trade with fellow Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies totaled 125.49 trillion yuan ($17.4 trillion) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021- 2025), up 39.4% from the previous five years, officials said Wednesday.
(2026-02-06). 2016 Sacramento Regional Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. indybay.org California United States Colored Troops, 1,918 who reportedly enlisted from California so acknowledged and honored for their service to our nation.
(2026-02-06). UGC NET Result December 2025 Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the result declaration date of the UGC NET December 2025.
(2026-02-06). The madness of King Bibi: Netanyahu laments the fall of the democracy he destroyed. haaretz.com Knesset's anniversary turns into a celebration for the destroyer of Israel's democracy ‚ñ As the prime minister nears the end of his criminal testimony, he's likely to intensify his campaign against Israel's attorney general…
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Israeli Consulate: Stop Zionist Violence, Stop the Hate! indybay.org israeli consulate, 456 Montgomery – SF…
(2026-02-06). Trump Get Spectacularly Richer, While Putting the Country on a Path to Poverty. counterpunch.org 
Contrary to what many people may believe, Donald Trump is not a very impressive businessman. Not only has he had six businesses that went bankrupt, several of his other ventures failed and faded away. The now defunct Trump University was sued for defrauding students, and Trump settled for $25 million. The Trump Ice bottled water
(2026-02-06). Zionist Israel: The Scourge of Our Times. counterpunch.org 
The investment of American governmental and corporate forces (systems) in defending and/or downplaying Israeli genocide has numbed the conscience and accelerated ferocity in a nation fully steeped in a violent reality; a reality playing out on its streets today. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, effectively expressed what many are feeling about
(2026-02-06). The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think. indybay.org Corporate Democrat gearing up for presidential campaign…
(2026-02-06). Mamdani caps 1 month of betrayal with endorsement of right-wing Democrat Kathy Hochul. wsws.org In his short time as mayor, Mamdani has already accomplished a great deal—in comprehensively betraying and repudiating the oppositional sentiment that propelled him to office.
(2026-02-06). 1,200 autoworkers in Canada lose their jobs as GM ends third shift at Oshawa Assembly Plant. wsws.org The layoffs came the same week GM reported more than $12 billion in pre-tax earnings for 2025, along with plans to hike shareholder returns through dividend increases and a $6 billion stock buyback scheme.
(2026-02-06). At least 8 killed in bus accident in W. Nepal. ecns.cn At least eight people died after a bus carrying a wedding procession met with an accident in Baitadi district in western Nepal on Thursday, a senior local police officer said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The bus crashed in Purchaudi Municipality of the district at around 7: 55 p.m.According to the police, the cause of the accident could not be identified immediately. As many as 60 people were traveling on the bus when the accident occurred.
(2026-02-06). National Audit Office finds delays in Access to Work have doubled. thecanary.co 
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that delays and backlogs for the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Access to Work scheme have more than doubled in the last four years. Earlier this week, the DWP launched a call for evidence in relation to the Access to Work scheme. Ahead of […] | By
(2026-02-06). Torture memo, war criminal John Yoo resides in Tiburon. indybay.org Photo of War Criminal, John Yoo.
(2026-02-06). The Challenges To Humanitarian Aid In Sudan Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Angelina Jain | Sudan is currently locked in a
(2026-02-06). Students, SMEs fuel surge in AI usage. ecns.cn The number of generative artificial intelligence users in China reached 602 million as of December, a nearly 142% increase from the end of 2024, according to a report released Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Washington pressures Mexico to halt supply of oil to Cuba. wsws.org Despite Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's rhetoric about supporting Cuba, she has capitulated to Trump and US imperialism by ceasing to provide oil to the island.
(2026-02-06). China's innovations offer lessons to Kenya. ecns.cn As Kenya seeks to harness its rich indigenous knowledge and convert it into market-ready innovations, the country could borrow experiences from China, experts say.
(2026-02-06). Gold output increases, investment demand surges. ecns.cn China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Three Days in Minneapolis. counterpunch.org 
During the three days I spent in Minneapolis, a week after the ICE murder of Alex Pretti forced the Trump administration to yank Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, it was clear that the federal occupation of the city was not over and that a clear-cut victory over ICE had not been achieved. There was a
(2026-02-06). Iran's Ahvaz In Flames: Youth Defy Live Ammo And Drones In Anti-Regime Protests OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite the Iranian regime's desperate attempts to conceal the scale of the nationwide uprising through severe internet blackouts and censorship, reports continue to leak out, revealing a volatile society determined to overthrow the religious dictatorship. New field reports obtained from Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, detail two weeks of intense confrontations in early January 2026, showing that the rebellious youth are holding their ground against heavily armed suppression forces, burning symbols of the regime, and forcing security units to retreat. | From economic grievances to nationwide revo…
(2026-02-06). China sees sustained drop in serious crimes: top procuratorate. ecns.cn China has witnessed a continuous decline in serious crimes and a marked decrease in the incidence of frequently occurring crimes that impact people's sense of security, a senior official of the country's top procuratorate told a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Chris Hedges Report: What Will The Future Look Like In The 'New World Order?'. popularresistance.org Karl Marx, in his essay "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte," said that history repeats itself, "the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce." Donald Trump's actions in the first year of his second term have spelled out to many that tragedies of history are beginning to repeat themselves, this time certainly as farces. | John Mearsheimer, the renowned scholar, author and R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to contextualize what Trump's political missions mean throug…
(2026-02-06). Tamil Nadu TN TET 2025 Result Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has declared online the results of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 on its official website.
(2026-02-06). Founder says fundraising details to be disclosed after new site for Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital confirmed. ecns.cn Actor-turned-entrepreneur Li Yapeng said on Wednesday that details regarding public donations to Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital will be disclosed after a new site for the hospital is confirmed.
(2026-02-06). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-06). "Terrorist" : How ICE Weaponized 9/11's Scarlet Letter. theintercept.com 
Spencer Ackerman on how the politics of counterterrorism led to ICE and CBP completing their transformation into a death squad — and why the agencies are unreformable.
(2026-02-06). Locked Down, Rounded Up, Warehoused: The Rise of America's Concentration Camps. counterpunch.org 
In 2021, amid a global pandemic, warnings that the federal government might repurpose warehouses into detention facilities on American soil were dismissed as speculative, alarmist, even conspiratorial. Five years later, what was speculation is a blueprint for locking up whomever the government chooses to target. According to investigative reports, the Department of Homeland Security and
(2026-02-06). The Military's AI Strategy Threatens Everything We Love. counterpunch.org 
As did many fellow Americans, I chuckled when President Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Force on December 20, 2019. I even remember laughing heartily while taking in the late-night circuit's many Star Trek jokes that day. Yet, I had mostly forgotten that the Space Force still exists until last week when Secretary
(2026-02-06). Guterres and UN prolong Jewish-Arab conflict rather than ending it. onlineopinion.com.au The UN insists the two-state solution still works. What if that fixation guarantees endless war and blinds the world to a viable alternative?
(2026-02-06). Why Ex-Army Chief Manoj Naravane's book sparked ruckus in Parliament? ummid.com An unpublished book of Former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane Monday February 02, 2026 sparked ruckus in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the proceeding.
(2026-02-06). Is Soft Power the New Hard Power? Decoding Brand Finance's 2026 Rankings. moderndiplomacy.eu While the world fixates on tariffs, sanctions, and military posturing, a quieter shift is reshaping international influence. At the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, Brand Finance launched its 2026 Global Soft Power Index and the results tell a story that runs counter to almost everything dominating headlines. The headline number: The United States …
(2026-02-06). Important interview yesterday on NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com This particular interview had considerable material on the key issues of the day in US -Russian relations. As from minute 4.30 through minute 12.30, we discuss: — the ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi to end the Ukraine war about which, I maintain, the real subject is the terms of Ukrainian capitulation to the Russian territorial …
(2026-02-06). The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize. portside.org The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize |
(2026-02-06). Law and order is key issue in Bangladesh election. aljazeera.com Law and order is a key issue ahead of the general election in Bangladesh.
(2026-02-06). Mexico's tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs. aljazeera.com The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
(2026-02-06). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-06). World Must Help Ease Southern Africa's Flood Crisis Analysis. eurasiareview.com Southern Africa is Prolonged and intense rainfall has inundated vast areas of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. This has destroyed homes, critical inf…
(2026-02-06). Learning to be Not White Can Be Practiced Where You Are. counterpunch.org 
you must know…personally, each one of us, [is guilty] for all people and for each person on this earth. This knowledge is the crown of the monk's path and of every man's path on earth…for all men on earth ought to be [like monks]. Only then will our hearts be moved to a love that is
(2026-02-06). Wednesday 2/25: $ave Climate Action Plan! Rally at City Hall to Demand No Cuts to Env. Dept. indybay.org SF City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-06). Saturday 2/7: Free virtual screening of the (recorded) play "The Return" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jG5f……
(2026-02-06). Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon as ceasefire violations mount. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli forces have stepped up airstrikes across southern Lebanon over the past week, hitting areas in the Jezzine, Hasbaya, Nabatieh, and Tyre districts, according to regional and official reports. On Thursday, Israeli aircraft struck the Mahmoudieh hills in Jezzine and Wadi Borghoz in Hasbaya, with the Israeli military saying the operations targeted Hezbollah positions.Earlier strikes on Monday and Tuesday killed at least one civilian and wounded several others. Attacks were reported in Ansariyeh and Al-Qlailah, where drones hit vehicles and residential buildings. Lebanon's health ministry said eight…
(2026-02-06). Trump claims Trade Deal with India as Modi govt says no to Russian oil. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Monday February 02, 2026 claimed finalizing a 'trade deal' with India after the Narendra Modi government agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and cut tariffs on American goods to zero.
(2026-02-06). Researchers uncover key to overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer. ecns.cn Researchers in China have identified sensory nerves within tumors as a primary cause of immunotherapy resistance in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments using existing migraine medication.
(2026-02-06). Cyclone Harry's Mediterranean Massacre: At Least 1,000 Migrants Lost at Sea, Fortress Europe's Deadly Legacy. counterpunch.org 
Cyclone Harry tore through the central Mediterranean in mid-January 2026 with a ferocity that shattered records—winds howling at gale force, waves cresting 16 meters, rain falling in sheets across southern Italy, Malta, and Tunisia. On land, the storm flooded homes, created landslides and crippled infrastructure leaving billions of euros worth of devastation in its wake.
(2026-02-06). Chinese double-Olympics volunteer serves as first torchbearer as flame arrives in Italy. ecns.cn Chinese double-Olympics volunteer Zhang Wenquan, who served at the Beijing 2008 and Beijing 2022 Games, became the first torchbearer as the 2026 Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). China's expat pilots; Indonesian woman faints after 140 lashes: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. USS Abraham Lincoln is in the Arabian Sea. So is a Chinese vessel…
(2026-02-06). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-06). J-10s carry out flight shows in Singapore. ecns.cn The J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force have conducted two aerobatic performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, and are scheduled to make the last one on Saturday, according to the PLA Air Force.
(2026-02-06). Nicaragua's Economy "Weathers Multiple Shocks," Including US Attacks. counterpunch.org 
The International Monetary Fund's new assessment of Nicaragua's economy labels it as "strong" no fewer than 56 times. But it also shows how key factors in the country's growing prosperity — export earnings, trade relations and remittances (money sent by Nicaraguans living abroad) are vulnerable to US attacks. The IMF points out that US sanctions
(2026-02-06). Senior Russian Muslim Leader Says Faithful Should Avoid Praying In Public OpEd. eurasiareview.com The approach of Ramadan means that tens of thousands if not more of Russia's Muslims will gather outside the few mosques the Kremlin has allowed them to open, an event that attracts widespread attention among Russians because it highlights just how many religious Muslims there are in the Russian Federation. | Moscow officials have tried to discourage the faithful from attending in various ways, but now they have gained an important ally in that effort: Talgat Tajuddin, the head of the Central Muslim Directorate in Ufa, the last Soviet-appointed mufti still in office, and the self-styled Supreme Mufti of Russia…
(2026-02-06). A BRILLIANT take on cows, methane, and climate. wattsupwiththat.com While cattle do belch methane, it is actually part of an important natural cycle, known as the biogenic carbon cycle.
(2026-02-06). China unveils digital upgrades to improve visitor experience. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator, along with 10 other agencies, have rolled out new guidance to make the country's app-driven daily life easier for foreign visitors and people from outside the Chinese mainland, addressing persistent challenges in mobile payments, telecom sign-ups, and transportation, as Beijing seeks to deepen its high-standard opening-up.
(2026-02-06). A New Resource Cold War? China vs the US-Led Critical Minerals Alliance. thinktank.pk In early February 2026, the United States, the European Union, and Japan announced plans to deepen cooperation on critical raw materials supply chains, aiming to diversify and secure sources for strategic minerals essential to clean technologies, defense industries, and high-tech manufacturing. This initiative — including talks of a US-led trading bloc for critical minerals — …
(2026-02-06). Israeli abroad is a serious problem right now. We allowed say. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A champion kickboxer who's soft-spoken outside the ring and chasing Olympic dreams, and two friends with opposite temperaments who swap lives…
(2026-02-06). KEAM 2026 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the last date of application for the KEAM 2026 (Engineering and Pharmacy) to be held from April 17 to 23, 2026.
(2026-02-06). Islamic State Expands Funding In Mozambique. eurasiareview.com Islamic State militants approached a neighborhood on the outskirts of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Mozambique on January 25, seeking to kill a member of the Maconde local militia. Failing to find him, they abducted his young son. | Two days earlier, members of the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) reportedly terrorized people on and around several small islands just off the coast. They looted, stole a motorboat and kidnapped fishermen, demanding a ransom of 50,000 meticais ($784) each. | "My brother was there on the islands night fishing, and he and his colleagues were taken off their boat by the insurgents," a…
(2026-02-06). Inside China's robot valley, where the future gets built at speed of proximity. independent.co.ug 
SHENZHEN, Xinhua | THE INDEPENDENT | When a Chinese robotics innovator faced an urgent space crunch for his laser sensor startup a few years ago, he did what many entrepreneurs in the country's southern tech hub of Shenzhen do: he called the local government. By the next day, multiple authorities responded. Within three months, Qiu …
(2026-02-06). Trump and Vance Can't Be "Pro-Life" While Committing Violence Against Children. counterpunch.org 
On January 20, ICE agents detained a five-year-old child just outside his home in Minnesota. The child was used as "bait" to try to draw family members out of their home. A widely circulated photo of the boy being apprehended, with his Spiderman backpack and fuzzy little animal ears on his winter hat, may become an indelible
(2026-02-06). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-06). Taiwan's Drone Gamble: Cheap, Fast and Built for a China Fight. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has taken a significant step toward reshaping its military deterrence by teaming up with U.S. defence firm Kratos to develop jet-powered attack drones designed for mass deployment. The collaboration, confirmed after successful testing in the United States, reflects Taipei's growing urgency to counter China's rising military pressure with weapons that are affordable, survivable and …
(2026-02-06). Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses. aljazeera.com The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.
(2026-02-06). Joint Base Lewis-McChord Supporting ICE Operations. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Protection Division / Anti-Terrorism Office in Washington State – a part of the JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) is working closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supporting their enforcement efforts in throughout Washington and Oregon.
(2026-02-06). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid Nabawi Madinah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-02-06). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). China and South Korea discuss resuming joint maritime search drills after 15-year hiatus. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex: Israeli occupation handed over 66 boxes containing only skulls of martyrs. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Police helicopter crashes in Arizona. albawaba.com
(2026-02-06). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Vasco da Gama: The Founder of Barbarity and Colonial Terrorism in the Garb of Discovery. indybay.org
(2026-02-06). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Russian Military Continues On Offensive Footing, Making Limited But Steady Territorial Gains Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-06). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). AI and the Techno-Fascist Nightmare. counterpunch.org
(2026-02-06). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). What's The Significance Of Kazakh President's Visit To Pakistan? OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-06). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-06). Trump knifes the Kurds in Syria in the back. And now? strategic-culture.su
(2026-02-06). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). Cuba president says open to dialogue with US "without pressure, without preconditions" english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-06). Russia And Turkey To Lose Status As Guarantors Of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-06). Vigil for Renee Good at ICE Headquarters, Fresno. indybay.org
(2026-02-06). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-06). ICE OUT! National Day of Truth and Freedom January 23, 2026 Full Program from Indoor Arena Rally. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-06). What's The Likelihood Of A Global Nuclear Arms Race? thealtworld.com
(2026-02-06). Cuba con equipo competitivo al VI Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol aseguró que dispondrá de una selección competitiva en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. La información precisa que se cumplió ese objetivo pese a las complejidades que signaron la conformación de la nómina, sujeta a plazos diferentes a los dispuestos para el resto de los países convocados.
(2026-02-06). Universidad de La Habana ajusta sus actividades ante déficit energético. radiohc.cu La Universidad de La Habana (UH) informó este jueves un conjunto de disposiciones para garantizar la continuidad de sus procesos académicos y administrativos, tras las medidas anunciadas por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que complejizan aún más la entrada de combustibles al país, | Según comunicado publicado en el canal de WhatsApp de la referida casa de altos estudios, de acuerdo con las orientaciones emitidas por el presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y el Ministerio de Educación Superior, la institución decidió extender la modalidad semipresencial a todas las carreras y programas de Técnico Superior…
(2026-02-06). Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos reafirma posición revolucionaria. radiohc.cu "La verdadera amenaza es el desafío de 67 años de una pequeña nación insular, que se ha negado a renunciar a su soberanía" manifestaron estudiantes, profesores y trabajadores de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos. | Reafirmaron la posición revolucionaria frente al injusto y criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos mantiene contra Cuba desde hace más de seis décadas. | "El bloqueo no es sólo contra el Estado, es contra los familiares, niños, enfermos y trabajadores que cada día salen a cumplir con su deber, aun así nuestro pueblo dem…
(2026-02-06). Encuentro Juvenil Internacional expresa solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Un Encuentro Juvenil Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba tuvo lugar este jueves en la sede nacional de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC), con motivo de la escalada agresiva de Estados Unidos contra la mayor isla de las Antillas. | Meyvis Estévez Echevarría, primera secretaria del Comité Nacional de la UJC, encabezó la cita virtual, en la que coincidieron más de 120 organizaciones juveniles de 61 países que más allá de un abrazo colectivo expresaron su profunda preocupación y apoyo al pueblo cubano. | Participaron, además, Chabeli Arencibia Martel, presidenta de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí, y una r…
(2026-02-06). Canciller asegura que política de asfixia de EE.UU. sobre Cuba está aislada. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez aseguró este jueves que las muestras de solidaridad internacional con Cuba evidencian el aislacionismo de la política estadounidense de asfixia y guerra económica contra el pueblo de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller agradeció los comunicados emitidos por el Movimiento de Países No Alineados (MNOAL) y el Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta, en rechazo a las medidas anunciadas por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, dirigidas a impedir la importación de petróleo por Cuba.Estas medidas, que sancionan a países con relaci…
(2026-02-06). Un consultorio en Guinea Bissau apoyado por los cubanos. radiohc.cu 
Un graduado de la Facultad de Medicina Raúl Díaz Argàºelles en Guinea Bissau, el joven Fernando Menda Nogueira coordinó la apertura de un consultorio médico en el Centro Politécnico Infantil SOS, donde estudian niños y adolescentes con grandes carencias materiales. | Nos cuenta que la iniciativa surgió durante sus estudios con los profesores cubanos, que explicaron acerca del sistema de salud pública con cobertura para el cien por ciento de la población y atención médica gratuita. Por tanto, el hoy médico pensó en alguna ayuda para guineanos necesitados de asistencia sanitaria, y lo conversó con los directiv…
(2026-02-06). Cuba y Vietnam estrechan alianza para producir vacuna antimeningocócica. radiohc.cu Calificado como un hito de cooperación científica, la firma del contrato de transferencia tecnológica para las etapas finales de producción de la vacuna VA-MENGOC-BC, entre el Instituto Finlay de Vacunas (IFV), de Cuba, y Vabiotech, de Vietnam, se realizó este jueves en la nación indochina. | La institución cubana resaltó en su cuenta en X, que este logro constituye el reto técnico más complejo asumido hasta hoy, el cual fue posible ´gracias a la sinergia de nuestras capacidades científico-tecnológicas ª. | ´Pero va más allá de lo técnico: es la prueba viva del poder transformador de la ciencia c…
(2026-02-06). ONU: Guterres expresó preocupación por impacto del brutal bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su preocupación por la situación humanitaria en Cuba tras la orden ejecutiva del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que refuerza brutalmente el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que mantiene sobre la isla hace más de 60 años.Me han preguntado sobre la situación actual en Cuba y puedo decirles que el secretario general está muy preocupado por la situación humanitaria en Cuba, que empeorará si no se satisfacen sus necesidades de petróleo", dijo su portavoz Stéphane Dujarric. | El vocero recordó que"durante más de tres décadas, la Asamblea G…
(2026-02-06). Basurero, basurero… øQué nadie quiere mirar? (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu La basura se ha vuelto parte del paisaje cotidiano en La Habana. En esquinas, solares y márgenes de avenidas se multiplican los microvertederos, mientras los contenedores escasean o permanecen rotos y desbordados.Con ese telón de fondo, a finales de 2025 e inicios de 2026 La Habana presentó para su aprobación una estrategia integral para la recogida de residuos sólidos, que contempla 49 medidas a corto, mediano y largo plazos.
(2026-02-06). Playoffs en pausa: Suspenden por lluvia duelos de semifinales. cubadebate.cu La lluvia provocada por la llegada al occidente de un nuevo frente frío impidió este jueves la continuación de los playoffs de semifinales en la LXIV Serie Nacional de Béisbol en Cuba, duelos que deben desarrollarse a partir de mañana en idéntico horario en predios del estadio Latinoamericano, de esta ciudad, y 26 de Julio, en la provincia de Artemisa.
(2026-02-06). Dutch climate skeptics vindicated: KNMI reinstates seven pre-1950 heatwaves after long battle. wattsupwiththat.com Seven years after Dutch skeptics first challenged KNMI's temperature adjustments, the institute has reinstated seven "lost" pre-1950 heatwaves at De Bilt — validating claims of over-correction that had erased 16 out of 23 historical extremes. The breakthrough came via the skeptics' peer-reviewed paper.
(2026-02-06). The Story of Juan Hernández. counterpunch.org 
For the past 20 years, Juan Hernández has run his own tree-trimming company. He has his own crew. He pays them more than minimum wage and provides insurance. He knows from experience that many of them have obligations that extend back to Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, family members and loved ones, living on the margins amid the daily depredations of gangs and paramilitaries, who depend on them.
(2026-02-06). Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Monastery to teach empowerment in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery In El Cerrito, CA. USA to give teaching and the empowerments of Guhyasamaja Heruka and Yamantaka.
(2026-02-06). Tibetan Lama Jhado Rinpoche Teaches Empowerment at Sera Jey Monastery in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche's teaching centered around Bodhipathpradipa (A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, Empowerment of Hayagriva, and Empowerment on the Three Longevity Deities- Amitayus, White Tara, and Ushnisha Vijaya.
(2026-02-06). Defending champion Su delivered under pressure to make big air final. ecns.cn Men's Snowboard Big Air Qualification – Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, Italy – February 05, 2026. Yiming Su of China reacts during his third run."I have to admit it that the first run tonight was so stressful, carrying the aura (as the defending champion)," Su said after securing his final berth.
(2026-02-05). Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat of military action. The U. S. wants to discuss various issues, including Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missiles, support for militant groups, and human rights concerns. Iran, however, insists on only …
(2026-02-05). What will a rebuilt Gaza look like? The competing visions for the Strip's future. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Following a visit to Gaza in January, the UN undersecretary general, Jorge Moreira da Silva, called the level of destruction there
(2005-02-26). Ukraine and Russia resume US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine and Russia started a second day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, after a first day described as productive and positive by both Kyiv and Moscow. | Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Thursday that there was progress and a positive movement forward in talks on how to end the four-year war. | Ukraine's top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, said after Wednesday's meetings that the discussions were "meaningful and productive, focusing on concrete steps and practical solutions". | Read: Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza as Rafah medical exits halted | Announcing the start…
(2026-02-05). The Epstein Files: Blackmail and the Tantalizing Israeli Connection. juancole.com By (
(2026-02-05). Meeting of Program for Democratic Coexistence and Peace Begins. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday marked the first meeting of Venezuela's Program for Democratic Coexistence and Peace, which was led by the president of the National Assembly and secretary of the National Council for Sovereignty and Peace, Jorge Rodríguez. The initiative was created by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to foster calm in the country through the participation of various sectors of society. | Through his social media accounts, the head of parliament—who was accompanied by his vice president, Pedro Infante, and the second vice president of the National Assembly, Deputy Grecia Colmenares—stated that the obje…
(2026-02-05). Para Apuntar: Calendario de la Serie de las Américas 2026. cubadebate.cu Este es el calendario para la II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol que se jugará en Caracas, Venezuela desde hoy 5 al 13 de febrero. La selección cubana no juega en esta primera jornada.
(2026-02-05). China slams EU probe into wind turbine maker Goldwind as 'discriminatory'. scmp.com China has criticised the European Commission's anti-subsidy probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind Science & Technology as "targeted" and "discriminatory", warning that such measures would undermine Chinese companies' confidence in the European market and disrupt the bloc's green transition. | "The European side's related investigations have generalised the concept of 'foreign subsidies' and have many problems, such as insufficient evidence for opening cases and a lack of procedural…
(2026-02-05). EXCLUSIVE: GC CEO secretively pushes through Tate pods development twice rejected by Council. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-05). BRICS Members' Gold Reserves are not Anti-dollar; They're Anti-monopoly. infobrics.org Excessive money printing by Western economies to stabilise growth cycles has diluted purchasing power and raised concerns around currency debasement…
(2026-02-05). Iran: Human Rights Situation Spirals Deeper Into Crisis, HRW Says. eurasiareview.com The deadly crackdown on the protests that erupted in late December escalated sharply in early 2026, as security forces carried out mass killings of protesters and…
(2026-02-05). Thursday 2/19: SJSU: EO 9066 Incarcerations of Japanese Ancestry Americans WWII – Dialog Workshops. indybay.org Diaz Compean Student Union Theater | San José State University – center of campus | One Washington Square, San Jose | FREE and open to the community…
(2026-02-05). Life and loss in Umm al-Khair, an island within a settlement. mondoweiss.net 
The West Bank community of Umm al-Khair has been consumed by the illegal Israeli settlement of Carmel. But despite losing land and loved ones, Palestinians there refuse to leave. "This is my land," says Ahmad Hathaleen. "This is where I belong."
(2026-02-05). Green Party celebrates decision to decline 'dead end' Taranaki seabed mining. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Green Party is celebrating the decision to decline plans to mine the Taranaki seabed. In a draft decision on Thursday, the fast-track approvals panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' (TTR) bid to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years in the South Taranaki Bight. The panel found there would be…
(2026-02-05). Belarus to compete at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. eng.belta.by This has become possible thanks to the long-term partnership between the Presidential Sports Club and the Belarusian Special Olympics Committee.
(2026-02-05). US Warship Downs Iranian Drone, Heightening Risk of 'Illegal and Catastrophic War'. globalresearch.ca Amid recent
(2026-02-05). André Béteille (1934—2026): A Thoughtful Voice In Indian Sociology OpEd. eurasiareview.com Indian sociology in the 1950s and 1960s was a discipline searching for direction. Much of its language was borrowed from colonial anthropology or from philosophical readings of tradition. Caste appeared in those writings as an ancient design, and Indian society was often described as a museum of customs. André Béteille entered this field with a different temperament. He carried no appetite for grand theories and no desire to defend inherited pictures. Béteille preferred to ask how people actually lived, how they argued with one another, and how institutions altered their chances. His intellectual world was bui…
(2026-02-05). Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks. sanews.gov.za Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks | The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga. ⚪ The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner, Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA), on Tuesday, 3 February 2025. ⚪ It compels the owner to take immediate, time-bound action to stabilise the dam and prevent further deterioration in order to protect lives, livelihoods and property downstream. ⚪ This intervention follows a series of…
(2026-02-05). T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott. aljazeera.com India will send team for February 15 game against Pakistan despite boycott by confirmation.
2026-02-06: From Epstein to Gaza: The depravity of the western elite is now fully exposed | Soumaya Ghannoushi |
Soumaya Ghannoushi, a writer and expert in Middle East politics, argues that the sexual exploitation of children by elites in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and the mass killings of civilians overseas, such as those in Iraq and Gaza, are not fundamentally different but are the same system.