(2026-02-28). UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it 'a global emergency'. scmp.com The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced "social systems that silence women and girls" allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity.
(2026-02-28). Cuba Announces Two Additions to its Roster for the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) announced today the inclusion of pitcher Armando Dueñas and infielder Cristian Rodríguez in the roster for the VI World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17 in the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. | Both athletes fill the vacancies left by pitchers Daviel Hurtado, who is injured, and Naykel Cruz, whose insurance claim was denied, according to a recent report from the same source. | Dueñas, with several stints in professional leagues, will bolster the bullpen and has shown consistent improvement in his handling of his wea…
(2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran, saying it seeks 'to remove threats'. scmp.com Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defence Ministry said in a statement. | Sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the public to prepare for the possibility of an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
(2026-02-28). Feb. 27: UN] Melania in the Hot Seat, Cindy McCain of WFP to Depart Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-28). Trump praises Pakistan leadership amid escalating Kabul-Islamabad conflict, backs Islamabad's right to defend itself. ptcnews.tv PTC EWeb Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday underscored his strong ties with Pakistan's leadership, even as hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul deepened into what Pakistan has termed an "open war."Responding to questions from reporters about whether Washington would step into the crisis, Trump said intervention was possible but highlighted his positive relationship with Pakistan's top officials. He described the country's Prime Minister and military leadership as figures he deeply respects and added that Pakistan was performing "terrifically well."US signals support for PakistanThe US administration a…
(2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief warns more Iranians face execution over protests. newarab.com 
The UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the "I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests," Turk said in a speech to the
(2026-02-28). Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process. newarab.com 
The imprisoned leader of a militant The appeal by His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Tur…
(2026-02-28). WW Commentary: BAFTA and BBC allow racial slur to air. workers.org 
On Feb. 22, during the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards show in London, while two African American actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were presenting an award, John Davidson, who is white, shouted out the N-word for the in-person and streaming audience to clearly . . . |
(2026-02-28). Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election. scmp.com Denmark's intelligence services have warned that foreign powers may seek to interfere in the country's March 24 general election, singling out Russia as the primary threat but also flagging the US and China as potential sources of influence. | In a statement published on Friday night, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service said it was "highly likely" that Denmark was a prioritised target for Russian influence activities due to the Nordic nation's support for Ukraine. It also cited rising…
(2026-02-28). Suspect held after pro-Palestinian graffiti on Churchill statue. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). Boston letter carriers launch contract campaign. workers.org 
Neither snow nor frigid cold nor the gloom of the union-busting Trump administration could hold back the spirited members of Boston's Branch 34 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and their allies. They rallied Feb. 22, marching on the main South Station U.S. Post Office to launch NALC's . . . |
(2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…
(2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Teachers face illegal reprisals over support for student walkouts against ICE. wsws.org Across the US, teachers and students who join or support anti‚ÄëICE walkouts are being investigated, disciplined and even criminally threatened.
(2026-02-28). Argentina's labor bill vote and tire factory shutdown expose pseudo-left unionism. wsws.org As Argentina's Senate approved fascist President Javier Milei's Labor Modernization bill, pseudo-left unions promoted nationalist appeals to the Peronist bureaucracy, repeating the betrayals that paved the way for the 1976-1983 dictatorship.
(2026-02-28). Newly-elected far-right Japanese government prepares war measures. wsws.org Plans for war against China coincide with plans for the suppression of political opposition and democratic rights within Japan.
(2026-02-28). UAW tries to contain anger as Stellantis workers denied profit sharing checks. wsws.org Stellantis' announcement of no profit sharing payout in 2026 provoked immediate outrage among tens of thousands of US workers who rely on the checks to pay essential bills.
(2026-02-28). New Zealand: Union pushes through pay cut for 12,300 health workers. wsws.org The two-year agreement follows a similar sellout by the secondary teachers' union, with both deals aimed at imposing the right-wing coalition government's austerity agenda.
(2026-02-28). Mamdani's decision to reopen New York City schools after blizzard angers teachers and parents. wsws.org Educators and parents voiced their opposition to Mamdani's decision—and to the leadership of the UFT, which had put up no opposition to it—online as well as in a petition that collected over 170,000 signatures.
(2026-02-28). Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts. wsws.org "The era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," according to WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo.
(2026-02-28). Hamnet, Hamlet and the demanding effort "to show the very age and body of the time" wsws.org The film is built around the family life of playwright William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1590s and the death of their 11-year-old son.
(2026-02-28). Australian housing crisis: Unaffordability at record levels. wsws.org The Labor government's expanded "first home buyer" schemes have not provided relief for workers and young people but rather have inflated prices and further enriched banks, developers, and existing property owners.
(2026-02-28). Trump blacklists Anthropic, orders all federal agencies to cease use of AI firm's technology. wsws.org Trump's blacklisting of Anthropic and CEO Dario Amodei's response expose the real character of the dispute: not a conflict between ethics and militarism, but between two factions of the ruling class over the terms of AI's integration into the US war machine.
(2026-02-28). Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being "dropped off" miles from home by CBP agents. wsws.org Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.
(2026-02-28). FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho's home. wsws.org While the DOJ has cited possible corruption, it is likely that Carvalho was targeted for his criticisms of ICE raids targeting immigrant children.
(2026-02-28). Mamdani embraces Trump: Collaboration with fascism from the DSA mayor. wsws.org Mamdani stood side-by-side with the would-be dictator who has the blood of thousands on his hands, and may soon have the blood of millions, as his war fleet assembles off the coast of Iran.
(2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.
(2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu 
Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…
(2026-02-28). El mundo de pie con Cuba este fin de semana. radiohc.cu 
Una movilización general ocurrirá este sábado 28 de febrero en varias partes del mundo para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el levantamiento del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que hace sufrir al pueblo cubano. | En la ciudad de Barcelona, España, convocan a una concentración frente al Consulado de Cuba, ubicado en el Paseo de Gracia, 34, bajo la consigna ´Paremos la agresión. El bloqueo mata ª. | La movilización la patrocina la coordinadora solidaria Defensem Cuba y en su cita por las redes sociales advierte que ´La solidaridad es nuestra fuerza ª, subrayando la impo…
(2026-02-28). Evocan en Cuba la victoria de Adwa. radiohc.cu 
La victora del pueblo etiope contra las tropas italianas ocurrido en Adwa en 1896, se evocó en un acto en la sede diplomática del país africano, en La Habana, con participación de la diáspora de esa nación en Cuba. | En el acto, Yihun Bull Didi, Encargado de Negocios, calificó el hecho como una victoria de Africa frente al colonialismo europeo que se quiso imponer a finales del siglo XIX, para repartirse el continente bajo los intereses de las potencias occidentales. | Expuso que el 2 de mayo de 1889, Etiopía e Italia firmaron el Tratado de Wuchale, cuyo objetivo era promover la paz, la amistad y el comercio, sin…
(2026-02-28). Cuba profundiza en hechos relacionados con incursión en aguas nacionales. radiohc.cu 
Autoridades cubanas profundizaron este viernes sobre la planificación, concreción y naturaleza terrorista de los hechos asociados a la reciente incursión desde una lancha rápida procedente de Estados Unidos y el enfrentamiento tras la agresión contra tropas guardafronteras. | En comparecencia en Transmisión Especial del programa televisivo Razones de Cuba, el primer coronel Ibey Carballo Pérez, jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, precisó que el primer aviso de incursión por parte de dicha lancha se dio a las 7: 10 de la mañana del miércoles 25 de febrero. | Conforme a esta alerta, expl…
(2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…
(2026-02-28). Cuba dispuesta a colaborar con EEUU en reciente caso de intento de infiltración. radiohc.cu Cuba manifestó su disposición a colaborar con Estados Unidos en el esclarecimiento de los hechos tras frustrar una incursión armada en Villa Clara, y estableció contacto para intercambiar información sobre los implicados, trascendió este viernes. | El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmó la activación de canales diplomáticos con el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos, los cuales manifestaron disposición a cooperar en el esclarecimiento de los hechos ocurridos en el canal El Pino, en el municipio de Corralillo. | Las autoridades identificaro…
(2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…
(2026-02-28). Cuba felicita a la RASD por aniversario 50 de su independencia. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba expresó este viernes sus felicitaciones al pueblo saharaui, al Frente Polisario y al Gobierno de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD) por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de su independencia. | En un mensaje difundido mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, la Cancillería cubana reafirmó la determinación de continuar fortaleciendo los históricos vínculos de hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación entre nuestros dos pueblos. | El 26 de febrero de 1976, España abandonó el Sáhara y al día siguiente, el Frente Polisario proclamaba la RASD, recono…
(2026-02-28). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque se prepara para la guerra de todo el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, general de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, encabezó este viernes las acciones del Día Nacional de la Defensa en la occidental provincia de Mayabeque. | Según informaron la Presidencia de Cuba y Diario de Mayabeque, la jornada incluyó prácticas en la Zona de Defensa Norte de San José de las Lajas, destinadas a comprobar el dispositivo defensivo territorial y la preparación de los grupos de trabajo del Consejo de Defensa Municipal. | Participaron, además, el jefe del Ejé…
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…
(2026-02-28). Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near La Paz Airport, 20 dead; chaos erupts as aircraft was carrying huge cash. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…
(2026-02-27). Trump poised to launch criminal war on Iran behind smokescreen of talks. wsws.org Having amassed vast military power in the Middle East spearheaded by two aircraft carrier strike groups and scores of warplanes, US imperialism is locked and loaded to unleash a criminal war on Iran in the coming days, if not hours.
(2026-02-27). Trump says 'not happy' with Iran talks, as US staff leave Israel over war risks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump voiced frustration on Friday with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations but said he had not yet decided whether to carry out a threatened attack, as US staff were authorised to leave Israel due to heightened risks. | Trump has ordered the biggest military build-up in decades in the Middle East, with the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, approaching the coast of Israel, as he demands Iran agree to sweeping concessions on concerns starting with its…
(2026-02-27). Israel Supreme Court freezes foreign aid organisations Gaza ban. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Israel seeks 'permanent demographic change' to West Bank, Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Gaza death toll higher than previously reported. workers.org 
According to a peer-reviewed study in Lancet Global Health Research journal, the death toll in Gaza for the first 16 months of war was far higher than reported, totalling over 75,000 killed during that period, or 25,000 more than announced at the time. Protest in Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 2023, . . . |
(2026-02-27). Time to boycott the World Cup, the most bloodstained in history. newarab.com 
Abubaker Abed is a Palestinian journalist, writer, and translator from Deir al-Balah Refugee Camp in Gaza, interested in sports and languages. | Follow him on X: Have questions or comments? Email us at: editorial-english@newarab.com…
(2026-02-27). UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny. scmp.com British Defence Secretary John Healey has ordered a review of military files for any evidence that Jeffrey Epstein used airbases to traffic girls into the UK. | Healey has tasked officials with trawling through more than two decades of Ministry of Defence (MoD) records and handing over to police any flight logs linked to the late paedophile financier.
(2026-02-27). Drop Site investigation reveals Israeli surveillance and security system installed at Epstein-controlled Manhattan apartment building. wsws.org Drop Site News reports that newly disclosed documents show the Israeli government installed a security system at a Manhattan apartment building controlled by Jeffrey Epstein — a property that court filings, sworn depositions and police reports identify as housing underage girls and alleged co-conspirators in his sex trafficking operation.
(2026-02-27). Bill Clinton grilled over Epstein ties by US lawmakers. scmp.com Bill Clinton told American lawmakers on Friday that he "saw nothing that gave me pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former US president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. | In a prepared statement, Clinton told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that he would not have flown on the late financier's plane if ‚Äåhe had known about his alleged sex trafficking of underage girls, and would have reported him if he did.
(2026-02-27). President Maduro defends Venezuela's right to pay for his defense, denied by the U.S. radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, kidnapped in the United States, insisted this Thursday that the drug trafficking and corruption case against him be dismissed after the Trump Administration denied him the right to have the Venezuelan government pay for his defense. | In a sworn statement, the president states that on January 4, 2026, "I retained Barry J. Pollack and his law firm, Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP, to represent me in this case" and "I understand that under the laws and practices of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, I am entitled to have the Government of Venezuela pay for my legal defense.
(2026-02-27). Stephanie Seneff PhD Interview Glyphosate The Engineered Sick Care System. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me once again is Stephanie Seneff PhD, here today to discuss Donald Trump's recent Executive Order regarding glyphosate. Stephanie is an expert on the topic of glyphosate and has been on the cutting edge of its research for well over a decade. Today we discuss the many and varied dangers that this chemical poses,
(2026-02-27). Sherry Xue jailed for funnelling Chinese investor funds to Trump campaign. scmp.com A New York businesswoman was sentenced on Friday to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that ripped off more than US$30 million from foreign investors and funnelled some of the stolen money into American political campaigns, including a fundraiser for US President Donald Trump. | Sherry Xue Li was also ordered to forfeit US$31.5 million, as well as property at three locations, and to make restitution to her victims.
(2026-02-27). Israel's Fighter Force Stands To Be Far More Effective With Full USAF Tanker Support In A War With Iran. twz.com 
U.S. tankers are now deployed in Israel, with others scattered around the region, which could unlock the full potential of the IAF.
(2026-02-27). Cuba Finishes the Pan American Men's Softball Championship with Debts. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — Cuba fell 0-4 to the Dominican Republic today in their farewell to the Men's Pan American Softball Championship and were eliminated from the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the first phase of the World Cup. | The setback was the final stop on a rough Super Round run, in which the Cuban team never managed to string together the necessary momentum to sustain higher aspirations. | The defeat mathematically confirmed what was already hanging by a thread: there would be no international berths and no room for a late-game comeback. | At Luis Escobar Pocaterra Stadium, the Dominicans ap…
(2026-02-27). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | Missileers with the 321st Missile Squadron run through the test sequence document during the Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test inside the launch control center at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing's missile complex, Neb., April 11, 2017. The mi…
(2026-02-27). Jordan's Islamic Action Front rejects order to change party name. newarab.com 
Jordan's In a statement on Thursday, the IEC said the party violates Article 5 of the Political Parties Law by using a name that implies a Secretary-General Wael al-Saqqa rejected the allegation, saying the party's membership is open…
(2026-02-27). Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as US-Iran tensions rage. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said he does not believe potential military action against Iran would drag the country into a years-long war in the Middle East, according to an interview with The Washington Post published on Thursday. | Vance said he did not know how US President Donald Trump would decide on the Iran issue. Options, he said, range from military strikes "to ensure Iran isn't going to get a nuclear weapon" to a diplomatic solution.
(2026-02-27). Kataeb Hezbollah tells fighters to prepare for long Iran-US war. newarab.com 
A powerful Iran-backed Iraqi armed group told its fighters to prepare for the scenario of a long war in neighbouring
(2026-02-27). Egypt man held after driving jeep with Israeli flag into crowd. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Labour Party suffers Gorton and Denton by-election wipe out by Greens. wsws.org A leadership challenge to Keir Starmer is ever more likely after May's local elections, which Labour is also expected to lose heavily.
(2026-02-27). From wellness grifter to surgeon general: Trump nominates anti-science quack Casey Means. wsws.org The Senate committee hearing laid bare the anti-science agenda driving the Trump-Kennedy assault on public health, while Democrats offered only performative opposition.
(2026-02-27). Longest nurses strike in NYC history: NYSNA wins stronger staffing language. workers.org 
New York City A 41-day strike ended on Feb. 21 as nurses at New York-Presbyterian Hospital voted overwhelmingly to accept a contract that includes enforceable safe staffing standards, increases the number of nurses and protects health benefits for employees. Other contract provisions address protecting nurses from workplace violence, safeguards against . . . |
(2026-02-27). Your Party leadership elections put Corbyn in charge. wsws.org The results were a rout for the Grassroots Left faction led by Zarah Sultana and its declared aim of transforming Your Party into an anti-Zionist, anti-imperialist party dedicated to nationalising the economy.
(2026-02-27). Civilian death toll in Sudan war more than doubled in 2025: UN. newarab.com 
Killings of Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a conflict between the army and the
(2026-02-27). Letter carriers rally for higher pay. workers.org 
San Francisco Postal carriers rallied Feb. 21 at San Francisco's Harry Bridges Plaza to demand decent pay and working conditions for those who deliver the mail. The rally, part of coast-to-coast actions in many cities, was called by the 295,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) on the eve of . . . |
(2026-02-27). CWU leader Martin Walsh uses restricted consultation exercise to claim backing for restructuring at Royal Mail. wsws.org Comments from postal workers on the CWU's Facebook questioned whether the rejection of ODM at pilot offices signified support for the union's proposal, which involves absorbing additional work by reducing existing duties and positions within the "Heavy and Light" model.
(2026-02-27). Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
(2026-02-27). Nasa overhauls Artemis mission amid setbacks in moon race with China. scmp.com Nasa is shaking up its Artemis mission to the moon, cancelling a multibillion-dollar Boeing upgrade to the centrepiece SLS rocket and slotting in a test flight closer to Earth as the programme remains beset by delays and cost overruns. | The changes announced on Friday mean that Nasa is essentially swapping the actual moon landing for an additional test mission staged closer to Earth — while insisting the 2028 deadline for a lunar touchdown remains unchanged.
(2026-02-27). Exclusive: Lebanon seeks $9bn for army ahead of Paris summit. newarab.com 
The Cairo meeting, held on Tuesday, was the sole official preparatory session for the 5 March Paris conference aimed at reinforcing Lebanon's Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF).
(2026-02-27). Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar among other Afghan cities, Taliban claims 55 soldiers killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border clashes, according to authorities of the Taliban in Afghanistan, after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and other areas, marking a major escalation between the two neighbours. | Local media reported that Afghan forces also shot down a Pakistani aircraft that allegedly entered Afghan airspace in response to the strikes. Residents in Kabul reported hearing explosions and aircraft early Friday, shortly after Taliban officials claimed their forces had taken control of military bases and positions along the disputed Durand Line. | Pakis…
(2026-02-27). Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix drops bid. scmp.com Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer, ending one of the biggest media bidding wars in a generation. | The deal puts a constellation of media properties – from CNN to Nickelodeon to HBO – under the control of the family led by Oracle tycoon and White House ally Larry Ellison.
(2026-02-27). Algeria archbishop welcomes pope visit as 'dream come true'. newarab.com 
The trip will mark the first time a head of the "This dream of a pope visiting Algeria… has come true!" Jean-Paul Vesc…
(2026-02-27). Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain's two-party ‚Äåpolitics. | The loss of one of Labour's safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts further pressure on Starmer to prove that he should keep his job following weeks of political turmoil and calls for him to resign.
(2026-02-27). Armed incursion in Cuba adds to the history of U.S. aggression. radiohc.cu The recent armed confrontation in Cuban territorial waters, where a speedboat registered in Florida opened fire on the Caribbean island's border guards, is not an isolated incident, but rather the latest chapter in a strategy of systematic violence that has plagued the largest of the Antilles for more than 60 years. | Since 1959, Cuban territory has been the target of illegal maritime operations promoted, organized, and financed from the United States, leaving, according to Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, "a high cost in lives, injuries, and material damage." | Historical records document attacks such as the ba…
(2026-02-27). New poll show US sympathies shift in Israel Palestinian conflict. newarab.com 
That shift accelerated during Now, their support is abo…
(2026-02-27). United Nations condemns U.S. repression of the Cuban population as unjustifiable. radiohc.cu The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, denounced the humanitarian impact of US policies against Cuba before the Human Rights Council this Friday, February 27. "Nothing can justify the suffocation of a population," Tàºrk emphasized. | During the sixty-first regular session, the official stressed that the restrictions imposed by the Trump Administration have exacerbated a crisis already underway after more than six decades of economic, commercial, and financial blockade, directly impacting access to vital supplies such as oil. | Tàºrk expressed particular concern about t…
(2026-02-27). The Project Censored Newsletter—February 2026. projectcensored.org Censored Press News The Judgment of Gender: How Women Are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture, by Allison T. Butler, is now available for pre-order from The Censored Press. Independent journalist Kat Tenbarge (Spitfire News) calls the book "an essential read for anyone wanting to understand why stories about gender-based…
(2026-02-27). Royal Albert Hall to honour women of Arabic music's Golden Era. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Argentina's general strike fights anti-worker 'reforms'. workers.org 
Since Feb. 19, the day of the general strike, the working class of Argentina has begun to organize and mobilize. The strike was in response to the actions of both the Javier Milei administration and Argentina's capitalist class, particularly over the proposed labor reform bill that seeks to roll back . . . |
(2026-02-27). Tankers Vacate Al Udeid Air Base As U.S. Citizens Are Urged To Leave Israel Immediately (Updated). twz.com 
With negotiations floundering and the USS Gerald R. Ford about to arrive off Israel, the window for a major air operation is now cracked open.
(2026-02-27). Trump puts fate of world's top conflicts in hands of 2 men. scmp.com US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner and long-time friend Steve Witkoff in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a stand-off with Iran. On Thursday, they juggled those momentous issues within hours of each other. | Dispatched to Geneva, Switzerland, Kushner and Witkoff met Iranian officials at the Omani ambassador's residence in a bid to seal a deal over Tehran's nuclear programme and avoid what could be a massive strike by US and Israeli forces.
(2026-02-27). Germany's Merz meets China's tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited China's eastern tech hub of Hangzhou on Thursday and met leading figures including those from Alibaba Group Holding and Unitree Robotics, signalling growing international recognition of the country's robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. | Merz had lunch and took group photos with local entrepreneurs, including Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing, according to a social media account run by Chinese state…
(2026-02-27). Ministry of the Interior denies cyberattack on its websites. radiohc.cu The Ministry of the Interior (Minint) on Friday denied, via its social media accounts, false information circulating on social media regarding an alleged cyberattack against its official platforms, which are functioning normally. | The institution clarified that no cybersecurity incident has occurred on its websites, and that information continues to flow accurately and promptly to users. | Minint urged the public not to be misled by fake news and to always consult official sources to stay informed. | The agency's legitimate communication channels include: | its website www.minint.gob.cu | the WhatsApp channel…
(2026-02-27). Cuban Coach called Visa Denial for Classic Unfair. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) -Pedro Luis Lazo, the experienced pitching coach of the Cuban national baseball team, described the decision by the United States government to deny him a visa to attend the VI World Baseball Classic as unfair. | "It's unfair because all of us who were here had something to do in the Classic. Each of us was going to fulfill our role; we had a place where we were supposed to be at that moment, but now we don't have the opportunity to be in that competition," expressed the Cuban sports legend. | In statements to Prensa Latina, Lazo, holder of the record for most wins in the Cuban National…
(2026-02-27). Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost? scmp.com This year's Munich Security Conference arrived as less of a shock to Europeans, who have largely accepted that the good old days are gone for good. A few might still have got teary-eyed when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described America as eternally "the child of Europe", but most in the audience understood the underlying message: "You are on your own now, Granny." | The difference between Rubio's more measured phrasing and Vice-President J.D. Vance's blunt remarks last year is largely a…
(2026-02-27). IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Trump says US discussing 'friendly takeover' of Cuba: 'they're in big trouble'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump suggested a possible "friendly takeover of Cuba" as the White House looks to leverage the Communist-run island's energy crisis to exert greater influence. | "They're in big trouble, and we could very well do something good, I think, very positive for the people that were expelled, or worse, from Cuba that live here," Trump told reporters on Friday as he departed the White House for Texas. | "You know, we have people living here that want to go back to Cuba."
(2026-02-27). Cuba repels armed provocation as US tries to starve island into submission. wsws.org An armed "terrorist infiltration" by a US‚Äëflagged speedboat exposes the increasingly reckless character of Washington's regime‚Äëchange campaign.
(2026-02-27). 'Open war' declared: Pakistan—Afghanistan border conflict escalates after deadly strikes. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply intensified, with Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring that the situation has entered an "open war" phase following a night of heavy cross-border strikes and conflicting battlefield claims from both sides.Speaking in strong terms on Friday, Asif said Islamabad's restraint had reached its limit. His remarks came after reports of airstrikes and ground clashes along the volatile frontier, marking one of the most serious military confrontations between the two neighbours in recent years.Afghanistan's Taliban administration claimed tha…
(2026-02-27). Trump's State of the Union report underlines shift to 'world minus one'. scmp.com On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address was a long and rambling preparation for the congressional midterm elections in November. | If, as Trump claims, America "is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before", what does it mean for the rest of the world?
(2026-02-27). Kuwait mulls new taxes to lower budget deficit. newarab.com 
The widening budget deficit in Spending on government salaries and commodity subsidies accounts for a large share of oil revenues, putting pressure on the government to realign priorities amid oil price volatility. This dynamic opens the door to new taxes and adjustments to public services, such as education and health care, to ensure the sustainability of the economic model. | The draft budget for the 2025—2026 fiscal year forecasts an 11.9% increase in the d…
(2026-02-27). Columbia University student released from ICE detention after Mamdani-Trump meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Federal immigration officials arrested a Columbia University student early Thursday, which led to protests on campus. There were also claims that agents entered the university housing by pretending to be police officers looking for a missing child. | However, just a few hours after arresting student Ellie Aghayeva, the government suddenly released her. This reportedly happened after Donald Trump intervened. | In a social media post, Zohran Mamdani said he raised concerns about her arrest during a separate meeting with Trump, who then agreed to free her immediately. This surprising turn of events h…
(2026-02-27). BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory, as China competition heats up. scmp.com German carmaker BMW said on Friday that it planned to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year. | Dubbed Aeon and developed by the Swedish company Hexagon, the black-and-white robots stand 1.65 metres (5.4 feet) tall, weigh 60kg (132 pounds) and move on two wheels. | They can autonomously manipulate and move components within a factory where the space has been previously fully scanned and digitised.
(2026-02-27). Celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. workers.org 
Sara Flounders — a Workers World contributing editor, who helps coordinate the International Action Center and the United National Antiwar Coalition — gave the following presentation at the International Manifesto Group webinar on Feb. 21, celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. Thank you, International Manifesto Group and Carlos Martinez. . . . |
(2026-02-27). Anthropic vows to sue US after Trump's call to stop using firm's AI, OpenAI reaches deal. scmp.com President Donald Trump told the US government on Friday to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology after the AI start-up rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models. | Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems, while the Pentagon says it operates within the law and that contracted suppliers cannot set terms on how their products are…
(2026-02-27). Imperial College London staff strike over pay: "Our effective pay has been cut by 9 percent since 2018" wsws.org Staff have taken three one-day strikes in February. They have now held 13 strike days since a ballot in September last year…
(2026-02-27). Drone That LOCUST Laser Shot Down On Border Was Small And Belonged To Customs and Border Protection. twz.com The accidental shoot-down comes two weeks after a major airspace closure was prompted by the use of a laser weapon along the border.
(2026-02-27). Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy and the militarization of Canadian society. wsws.org Ottawa plans to more than double the defence workforce, pour hundreds of billions into war production and reorganize industry around militarism, with workers to pay through austerity and repression.
(2026-02-27). Taliban 'suicide squad' on standby after Pakistan airstrikes, claims Afghan state media. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply escalated after Pakistani forces carried out air and ground strikes on what Islamabad described as Taliban government targets in several Afghan cities. Pakistan has termed the situation an "open war" following the latest round of cross-border clashes.According to Pakistan's state broadcaster PTV News, the military targeted Taliban posts, headquarters and ammunition depots in different sectors along the border. A television report claimed that Afghan Taliban fighters raised white flags after what it called a strong response from Pakistan's armed…
(2026-02-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation women workers protest; Private hospital nurses in Kerala strike for higher pay; National action by Sri Lankan non-academic university workers; Queensland public sector trades workers resume industrial action; New Zealand shellfish processing workers strike.
(2026-02-27). Tunisia court blocks closure of factory blamed for pollution. newarab.com 
A The facility in the city of
(2026-02-27). Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions: Understanding the latest border clashes; and what next? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Overnight air and ground strikes by Pakistan on several Afghan cities have dramatically escalated tensions between the two neighbouring countries, officials in Islamabad and Kabul confirmed on Friday. The attacks targeted Taliban military posts, headquarters and ammunition depots along multiple sectors of the shared border, following a retaliatory assault by Afghan forces on Pakistani border units.Both sides report significant casualties, with Pakistan's Defence Minister describing the situation as verging on "open war."Historical context: A fragile peaceThe recent clashes mark a continuation of ho…
(2026-02-27). Awkward scenes as Modi visit to Israel ends in protocol row. newarab.com 
Indian Prime Minister According to Israeli news site YNet, Indian officials had expected "sensitive talks" to take place during the dinner and wer…
(2026-02-27). Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: U.S. attempts to limit the development of Cuban sports. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced the US government's decision to deny visas to eight members of the official delegation that will represent the island in the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban Foreign Minister criticized the measure, calling it a reiteration of Washington's hostile behavior. Rodríguez Parrilla stated that this action is directly "aimed at limiting the development of Cuban sports" and constitutes a breach of the commitments assumed by the U.S. as host country of a global event. | "It seeks to prevent our…
(2026-02-27). Rubio designates Iran 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'. newarab.com 
The The step comes as the United States "The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and ass…
(2026-02-27). Lebanon's IMEC bid sparks fears of indirect Israel normalisation. newarab.com 
President Joseph Aoun
(2026-02-27). Real Madrid and Manchester City for the Fifth Year in a Row in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Champions League draw held in Switzerland resulted in a round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City for the fifth consecutive season. | In addition to that match, considered a European classic, last year's Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea will be replayed in the same round. | The Round of 16 is completed with the matches between Barcelona and Newcastle, Atlético Madrid and Tottenham, Bodà∏/Glint and Lisbon, Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal, Galatasaray and Liverpool, and Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. | This year's final will be played on May 30, 202…
(2026-02-27). US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident. scmp.com The US military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters. | Congressional aides told Reuters the Pentagon used the high-energy laser system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border, in an area ‚Äåthat often has incursions from Mexican drones used by drug cartels.
(2026-02-27). Newly revealed Israeli 1948 files expose 'genocidal' war orders. newarab.com 
Thousands of newly uncovered The documents, published on Thursday by Haaretz, were discovered in 2024 when zoologist Ronit Zilberman found boxes of archival material beside a dumpster in Tel Aviv. | The trove belonged to Rafi Kotzer, an early Golani Brigade fighter, and inc…
(2026-02-27). Transmitirán esta noche emisión especial de Razones de Cuba. radiohc.cu En el espacio comparecerán el jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, el jefe de los Servicios Médicos del Ministerio del Interior, el segundo jefe del àìrgano especializado de los Delitos contra la Seguridad del Estado y el fiscal jefe de Dirección de la Fiscalía General de la República.
(2026-02-27). Cuba willing to collaborate with the U.S. in Villa Clara incident. radiohc.cu Cuba expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United States in clarifying the events following the thwarting of an armed incursion in Villa Clara, and established contact to exchange information about those involved, it was revealed on Friday. | The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmed the activation of diplomatic channels with the State Department and the United States Coast Guard, both of which expressed their willingness to cooperate in clarifying the events that occurred in the El Pino canal, in the municipality of Corralillo. | Authorities identified the ten part…
(2026-02-26). Gaza First Amendment Alert (2/26/26). rightsanddissent.org Sign up Wisconsin State Assembly Steps Closer to Codifying IHRA Antisemitism Definition : | Last week, the Wisconsin State Assembly
(2026-02-26). UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents. scmp.com Britain's ‚Å government has agreed a framework with the police on which documents relating to the late 2024 appointment of former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson ‚Äåcan be released, the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) said on Thursday. | Mandelson, 72, was released from custody after the Metropolitan Police arrested him on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to ‚Å Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-26). This Is What The EA-37B Compass Call Electronic Attack Jet Can Actually Do. twz.com 
With the U.S. Air Force now
(2026-02-26). India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, Canada appears to be improving its relationship with India after tensions reached a low point under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ? | India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit…
(2026-02-26). No Press, No Choice: Lessons from Djibouti's Scripted Election. projectcensored.org Zineb Haddaji For Washington, Djibouti is not just another ally. It is a strategic hinge point on the Red Sea corridor, positioned beside one of the busiest shipping lanes on earth. That geography has made it indispensable, hosting foreign military installations and, most notably, the United States' Camp Lemonnier. From…
(2026-02-26). China's Growing Armada Of Spy Satellites Is Pushing Space Force To Go On The Offensive. twz.com 
"You can't run away from a bully forever. Sometimes you got to turn around and punch," Space Force Combat Forces boss says.
(2026-02-26). USS Gerald R. Ford's Imminent Arrival Off Israel Comes As Negotiations Grind On. twz.com 
While both sides seem hopeful about future talks, the window for strikes is now opening and will only get wider with each passing day.
(2026-02-26). Canada cannot replace US with China, Carney's Conservative rival says. scmp.com Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said China cannot serve as a substitute for the US, rebuking Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent outreach to the Asian superpower amid strained ties with the Trump administration. | In a speech to business leaders on Thursday, Poilievre outlined his vision for the country's relationship with the US and how his party would approach the trade war differently from the Carney government.
(2026-02-26). India stands with Israel with full conviction: PM Modi address Israel's Knesset, condemns terrorism. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Israel, underscoring the depth of bilateral ties, a shared zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and technology. | During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset and said that the partnership between India and Israel is historic, important, and very strong, especially during uncertain global times. He also stressed the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ? | PM Modi expressed sympathy for the victims of the October 7 attacks, when Hamas at…
(2026-02-26). US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems, cites threat to national security. scmp.com The United States has warned Syria against relying on Chinese technology in its telecommunications sector, arguing it conflicts with US interests and threatens US national security, according to three sources familiar with the matter. | The message was conveyed during an unreported meeting between a US State Department team and Syrian Communications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal in San Francisco on Tuesday. Washington has been ‚Äåcoordinating closely with Damascus since 2024, when Syria's now President…
(2026-02-26). The Massive Questions Surrounding A Major American Air War Against Iran. twz.com 
With the U.S. at the precipice of war with Iran, we break down the glaring questions surrounding such an operation and the reasoning for it.
(2026-02-26). Former Air Force Fighter Pilot And F-35 Instructor Charged With Training Chinese Military. twz.com 
A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and contractor
(2026-02-26). India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, says Islamabad 'Living in La La Land' over J&K development claims. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: India mounted a strong counterattack against Pakistan at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, firmly rejecting allegations over Jammu and Kashmir and accusing Islamabad of spreading misinformation on the global stage.Exercising its Right of Reply during the high-level segment, India's First Secretary Anupama Singh dismissed the charges raised by Pakistan and backed by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), stating that New Delhi "categorically rejects" what she described as baseless claims.Singh criticised the OIC for amplifying Pakistan's position, alleging th…