(2026-02-19). Rachel Reeves called out as a 'genocide supporter' in supermarket. thecanary.co 
Genocide supporter Rachel Reeves has been called out as — well, a genocide supporter — as she toured a Sainsbury's supermarket: All too true. In December 2025, after more than two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, she told the racist 'Labour Friends of Israel' that she is a "proud" and "unapologetic" Zionist. She added […] | By
(2026-02-19). U.S. Empire Makes Its New Pitch. No One's Buying It. thealtworld.com At the Munich Security Conference, Marco Rubio said the quiet part out loud. | No more "rules-based order." No more liberal pretense. Just open coercion. | After Gaza — after a genocide livestreamed for the world — U.S. empire isn't even pretending anymore. | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined by Dylan Saba — attorney with Palestine Legal and co-host of Turbulence — to unpack what this moment represents: | • Gaza as the capstone of the War on Terror
| • The return of gunboat diplomacy
| • Why imperial "dec…
(2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-19). Hind Rajab filmmaker refuses German 'peace' award over prize to Israeli general. thecanary.co 
Tunisian filmmaker of The Voice Of Hind Rajab, Kaouther Ben Hania, has refused to accept an award from Berlin's so-called 'Peace Gala' over its 'perfuming' of Israel's genocide. Ben Hania's film won the award for "Most Valuable Film" at the 'Cinema for Peace' festival on 16 February. The ceremony's organisers invited warmongering former US secretary […] | By
(2026-02-19). Saturday 2/28: Webinar: Rising Global Solidarity Against Genocide: A Conversation with Huwaida Arraf. indybay.org Zoom | www.fosna.org/globalsolidarity…
(2026-02-19). Why the Palestinian Right of Return Is Still the Issue. globalresearch.ca Last week, Israel "reopened" the Rafah crossing. Twelve Palestinians were allowed to return home. Twelve people who chose to return to Gaza, despite knowing they might be killed again, because they would rather die on their land than live as …
(2026-02-19). Headlines for February 19, 2026. democracynow.org CNN: U.S. Military Planning to Strike Iran as Early as This Weekend, UK Authorities Arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Over Epstein Ties, Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner Testifies About His Links to Epstein, UN Panel Says Alleged Sex Crimes in Epstein Files Amount to Crimes Against Humanity, The Guardian: Trump Admin Planning 5,000-Person Military Base in Gaza, Trump's So-Called Board of Peace Holds Its Inaugural Meeting in Washington D.C., Lancet Medical Journal: Death Toll in Israel's Assault on Gaza Far Higher Than Reported, Palestinian Photographer Mariam Dagga Posthumously Wins 2026 Polk Award for Pho…
(2026-02-19). Trump says US to give $10b to new 'Board of Peace'. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced $10 billion in United States (US) funding for the "Board of Peace," his Gaza stability push that has largely been snubbed by the Western democracies that normally back Washington's initiatives. | "I want to let you know that the United States is going to make a contribution of $10 billion to the Board of Peace," he told its inaugural meeting, which gathered around two dozen world leaders and senior officials, including several of Trump's authoritarian-leaning allies. | President Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is attending the inaugural summit of th…
(2026-02-19). Pakistan backs Gaza peace efforts, won't engage in Hamas disarmament: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will play a role in efforts to promote peace in Gaza but will not be part of any initiative to disarm Hamas, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Thursday. | Speaking at the weekly media briefing, he said Pakistan would only contribute to efforts aimed at establishing peace in Gaza and was not part of any decision against any group or organisation. | Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had made it clear that while Pakistan would participate in the peace process, it would not join any initiative to disarm Hamas. | Dar expressed hope that the Gaza Board of Peace wou…
(2026-02-19). Billions pledged, but grip clouds Trump's Gaza plan. al-monitor.com The Board of Peace is touting new aid and military commitments, but will they make a difference if Hamas still holds the guns in Gaza?
(2026-02-19). Factbox-Contributions for Gaza from Board of Peace members. al-monitor.com Feb 19 (Reuters) – Several foreign dignitaries attending the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza made offers of aid on Thursday. These include: UNITED STATES: pledges to make a contribution of $10 billion to the border peace, said President Donald TrumpUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: pledges $1.2 billion to the Board of Peace, said Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan QATAR: pledges $1 billion to the Board of Peace, said Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani…
(2026-02-19). Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlinale 2026 in solidarity with Gaza. ummid.com Author Arundhati Roy has pulled out of the 76th annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, following the comments reportedly made by members of the festival jury regarding Gaza, Palestine.
(2026-02-19). UN Security Council Meets on Gaza, the Day Before Trump's Board of Peace Convenes. passblue.com 
The United Nations Security Council, like the rest of the world, will be watching the inaugural meeting on Feb. 19 of President Trump's Board of Peace, the new entity established by a Council resolution to implement the US-led 20-point peace plan to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas. The Council met on Feb. …
(2026-02-19). Ex congresista Marjorie Taylor Greene denuncia crímenes de lesa humanidad en Gaza. cubadebate.cu La ex congresista Marjorie Taylor Greene denunció este jueves "los crímenes de lesa humanidad que se realizan en Gaza. La funcionaria posteo una publicación de DropSiteNews en la cual señala que Israel y Estados Unidos siguen bloqueando sistemáticamente la entrada a Gaza de la mayoría de los suministros.
(2026-02-19). White House warns Iran to 'make a deal' as Trump envoys report little progress. hindustantimes.com White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday there are "many reasons and arguments one could make for a strike against Iran" and warned Tehran would be "wise to make a deal" with President Donald Trump. Leavitt made the comments a day after Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, led the U.S. delegation at the latest round of indirect talks, held inside the residence of the Omani envoy to Geneva. Speaking at the White House briefing, Leavitt said there was "a little bit of progress made" during Tuesday's talks but underscored the two sides are "still very far apart on some issues." Watch f…
(2026-02-19). Iran 'drafting framework' for US talks: FM. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was "drafting" a framework for future talks with the United States, as the US energy secretary said Washington would stop Iran's nuclear ambitions "one way or another". | Diplomatic efforts are underway to avert the possibility of US military intervention in Iran, with Washington conducting a military build-up in the region. | Iran and the US held a second round of Oman-mediated negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, after talks last year collapsed following Israel's attack on Iran in June, which started a 12-day war. | Araghchi said on Tuesday that…
(2026-02-19). Iran, Russia hold naval drills as Araghchi briefs Saudi FM on nuclear talks. al-monitor.com There are increasing indications a US military strike could be on the horizon as momentum toward a new Iran nuclear deal stalls.
(2026-02-19). Pezeshkian rejects U.S. pressure, says nuclear program will continue amid talks. hindustantimes.com Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a pointed response to Washington following two rounds of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, insisting Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons while refusing to abandon its nuclear program. The remarks come amid stalled diplomatic momentum between Iran and the United States, even as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled progress on potential "guiding principles" for a deal. At the same time, military tensions are rising: the U.S. is reportedly reinforcing its air presence in the region, while Iran has stepped up drills and temporary restrictions in the Strait…
(2026-02-19). 'Extremely Dangerous Situation': Trita Parsi Warns U.S. Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By As U.S. and Iranian officials continue negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, President Trump has ordered a buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, including two airc…
(2026-02-19). Former Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Growing Global Fallout From Epstein Files. truthout.org UK police have arrested the former Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was previously sued in 2021 by Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of multiple instances of sexual assault when she was underage. The lawsuit was settled out of court shortly after it was filed, but Mountbatten-Windsor was allowed to… |
(2026-02-19). "Happy birthday Andrew" no sympathy for ex-royal after arrest over Epstein links. thecanary.co 
If former royal, and mate of serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was hoping for any public sympathy after his arrest this morning — on his birthday — he's going to be sorely disappointed. The family of Virginia Giuffre, Andrew's most well-known victim, welcomed the arrest as a sign that no one is above the […] | By
(2026-02-19). With Andrew Arrested, Mandelson Faces Similar Probe, Plus Questions on Tory Ties to Israel. consortiumnews.com The disgraced Labour grandee Peter Mandelson appears to have kept ties with Conservatives long after his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein emerged, reports Martin Williams. By Martin Williams Declassified UK Peter Mandelson claimed he conducted unofficial diplomacy with Israel on behalf of…
(2026-02-19). UK police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew, BBC reports. tribune.com.pk 
King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was on Thursday arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents ‚Å to Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC reported. | Thames Valley Police said earlier this month officers were considering allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor had passed documents to the late convicted sex offender, according to files released by the US government. | "Thames Valley Police have opened an investigation into ‚Å an offence of…
(2026-02-19). Selected Articles: Protecting Sex Predators: The Sordid Reality of the Global Power Elite. globalresearch.ca 
By The question is no longer whether Jeffrey Epstein[mdash…
(2026-02-19). London's Stansted Airport accused of easing illegal Epstein flights. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The British police are looking into claims that London's Stansted Airport have been used to allow the trafficking of women linked to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.An Essex Police spokesperson announced in a statement that the police are "assessing" claims regarding private flights flown into and out of London's Stansted Airport related to Epstein.The claims were amid millions of documents shared by the U.S. Department of Justice late January that are related to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was said to had commited suicide in his jail cell while on trial for leading a sex tra…
(2026-02-19). Venezuela Rejects Guyana's Attempt to Distort Terms of 1966 Geneva Agreement. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil published a statement this Wednesday, February 18, categorically condemning the recent claims…
(2026-02-19). Jefe del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos se reúne con Delcy Rodríguez en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El jefe del Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, Francis L. Donovan, durante una visita a Caracas sostuvo una reunión con la presidenta encargada de la República, Delcy Rodríguez; el ministro del Poder Popular para la Defensa, Vladimir Padrino López, y el ministro del Poder Popular para Interior, Justicia y Paz, Diosdado Cabello.
(2026-02-19). Posponen audiencia del presidente Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores, secuestrados en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La corte federal de Nueva York reprogramó para el 26 de marzo de 2026 la segunda audiencia del presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro y su esposa y primera combatiente, diputada Cilia Flores, tras un acuerdo entre la Fiscalía y la defensa. El presidente legítimo de Venezuela y Flores se encuentran secuestrados tras la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra Venezuela, el 3 de enero.
(2026-02-19). Posponen audiencia del presidente Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores, secuestrados en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La corte federal de Nueva York reprogramó para el 26 de marzo de 2026 la segunda audiencia del presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro y su esposa y primera combatiente, diputada Cilia Flores, tras un acuerdo entre la Fiscalía y la defensa. El presidente legítimo de Venezuela y Flores se encuentran secuestrados tras la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra Venezuela, el 3 de enero.
(2026-02-19). Trump's DHS Targets ICE Critics on Social Media. globalresearch.ca Did you criticize ICE on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Reddit social media platforms? Did you express your contempt when the federal government summarily executed two American citizens for the crime of exercising the First Amendment? If you did, …
(2026-02-19). Russia stages naval show from Pacific to Gulf as U.S. boosts forces near Iran. hindustantimes.com While Washington rushes two carriers, 150 cargo flights and dozens more F‚Äë35s, F‚Äë22s and F‚Äë16s toward the Gulf, Russia is quietly staging a shadow show of force from the Pacific to the Persian Gulf. In Kamchatka, the MPK‚Äë82 fires RBU‚Äë6000 salvos in night drills to "block enemy subs," as the Pacific Fleet hones anti‚Äësubmarine warfare. Simultaneously, corvette Stoikiy docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas ahead of joint Russian‚ÄëIranian naval exercises in the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean.
(2026-02-19). Should Powell Stay on the Warsh Board? fairobserver.com Two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, risky assets are struggling to crawl back to their pre-announcement levels. Some market participants realized belatedly that Warsh is not as hawkish as his past views purport, while others still believe in the institutional robustness of…
(2026-02-19). Zimbabwean Senate president confirms interest in project with Belarus, Mozambique. eng.belta.by President of the Senate of Zimbabwe Mabel Memory Chinomona confirmed interest in implementing a trilateral project with Belarus and Mozambique as she talked to journalists following her meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 19 February.
(2026-02-19). Hungary helps US better understand conflict in Ukraine, says Orbán. infobrics.org Orbán and Zelensky's disagreements go beyond personal tension.
(2026-02-19). Poland's Military Build-Up Might Have Ultimately Been For Nothing. thealtworld.com The potential domestic political ramifications are more significant than exposing Poland as possibly having been a paper tiger all along despite now having the largest armed forces in the EU. | The Washington Post published an insightful piece in late January about how "
(2026-02-19). 4 Reasons Why Businesses Are Consolidating Tech Instead of Adding To It. moguldom.com When it comes to technology, there are generally two distinct groups of thought. Some jump when something new enters the market. They wait hours on end for the latest iPhone to be released. They are the first to update their systems when a new version is released. Then, some sit back and wait to see …
(2026-02-19). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-02-19). Grebnev: Belarusians have returned for good, they are afraid of us. eng.belta.by On 18 February, Hanna Huskova took the final eighth place. Gold was won by China's Xu Mengtao, becoming a two-time Olympic champion.
(2026-02-19). Saturday 2/21: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St | Valley Fair Mall…
(2026-02-19). Wednesday 2/25: Black History Month Celebration. indybay.org The Spot, Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-19). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-19). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.
(2026-02-19). One dead as Metro bridge pillar collapses in Mumbai. ummid.com One person has been killed and three others are injured after a pillar of an under-construction metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, Mumbai Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-19). New Bio of Jessica Mitford Recalls Fine Old Conflict Over Civil Rights. counterpunch.org During World War II, the shipyard workforce in Richmond, CA. numbered one hundred thousand—and 20 percent was non-white. By 1945, Richmond had the largest public housing program in the nation, with seventy-three thousan
(2026-02-19). Press TV (Iran) interview of 18 February. gilbertdoctorow.com http: //www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/135837 This is a focused 2 minute discussion of the impact of Ukraine's cutting delivery of Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline. A work-around is being put together with Croatia, so that the consequences may be less consequential than Kiev may have hoped. My apologies for the poor sound quality on …
(2026-02-19). Explainer: What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and how have nations responded to it. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, centre, has increasingly sought to present the Board of Peace as an alternative to the UN. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday will preside over the first meeting of his "Board of Peace," an initiative that has drawn…
(2026-02-19). US Union Membership Soared to 16-Year High in 2025 Despite Trump Assault. portside.org US Union Membership Soared to 16-Year High in 2025 Despite Trump Assault |
(2026-02-19). Smalltown Factions Highlight Our Divisions. progressive.org A school board race in rural Pennsylvania perfectly encapsulates the culture wars in 'An American Pastoral.'
(2026-02-19). The Elected King of Black America or the Black King of Progressivism. portside.org The Elected King of Black America or the Black King of Progressivism |
(2026-02-19). Polymarket, Substack Unveil Partnership With Dystopic Pro-Gambling Tagline. truthout.org Betting company Polymarket and online writing platform Substack announced a partnership this week to further entrench gambling in the world of journalism and, in Polymarket's words, make journalism "better" with "live markets." Substack will now allow writers to embed prediction market data in their articles, with "native tools that make it easier to share, discuss… |
(2026-02-19). Karachi airport ready to welcome Airbus A380. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi's Jinnah International Airport is ready to accommodate the Airbus A380 following the completion of upgrades to its main runway. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will operate the first flight on the upgraded runway on Thursday. | Runway 25R was upgraded within an 18-month deadline, and its classification was also improved after work on Runway 07L/25R. The runway can now handle wide-body aircraft. | Read: Rs100b expansion plan for Karachi Airport | The Pakistan Airports Authority carried out the first test landing last month on January 3. Today's flight marks the first operational landing since the…
(2026-02-19). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-19). Can activists stop NYC from reinvesting in Israel Bonds? mondoweiss.net 
NYC comptroller Mark Levine says he will resume investing city pensions in Israel Bonds, but a growing campaign of organizations and lawmakers aims to stop him.
(2026-02-19). Strengthen the United Nations. counterpunch.org 
Although the United Nations was created in 1945 with the goal of ending war and solving other global problems, in many cases the international organization has been unable to fulfill its mission. Since that time, wars have been fought, unscrupulous national leaders have done whatever they can get away with, and numerous global problems remain
(2026-02-19). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.
(2026-02-19). Trump Tries to Turn Greenland Into Okinawa. counterpunch.org 
In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia established a revolutionary principle that has anchored global order for nearly four centuries: the legal equality of sovereign states and the sanctity of their borders. It was a practical accommodation to reality, designed to end an era of chaotic, faith-based warfare by ensuring that every state, regardless of its size or strength,
(2026-02-19). Economy ministry outlines prospects of robotization in Belarus. eng.belta.by Robotization forms a new production culture – clear algorithms for the supply of raw materials, technologies, and components.
(2026-02-19). RFK Jr. Supports Trump Push to Ramp Up Glyphosate Output, Angering MAHA Backers. truthout.org President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for an increase in production of phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides — chemicals that research has linked to an increase in multiple types of cancers among individual users. The executive order stated that "glyphosate-based herbicides … play a critical role in maintaining America's agricultural advantage by enabling farmers… |
(2026-02-19). Gold, silver prices surge again, local rates hit new highs. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend on Thursday, widening the gap between precious metals and consumer affordability. | The international bullion market saw gold rise by $79 per ounce to $5,012, prompting a surge in local rates. | In Pakistan, the price of one tola of gold increased by Rs7,900 to Rs523,962, while 10 grams rose by Rs6,773 to Rs449,212. | Silver prices also climbed, with one tola reaching Rs8,404, up Rs358, and 10 grams hitting Rs7,205, a gain of Rs205. | Spot gold rose 0.7% to $5,012.83 per ounce by 0634 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery were up 0.4% at $5,031.20. | Spot s…
(2026-02-19). Indian PM Modi's AI unity pose turns awkward for OpenAI's Altman and Anthropic's Amodei. tribune.com.pk 
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi nudged speakers at the India AI summit to join andraise their hands in a symbolic show of unity, most executives obliged except Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of ‚Å Anthropic. | The two, who are locked in one of Silicon Valley's fiercest commercial rivalries, were standing side by side as the 13 corporate leaders joined Modi on stage, but they kept their raised fists ‚Å conspicuously apart. | Altman appeared visibly uncomfortable, looking away as the others, i…
(2026-02-19). For the Eleventh Straight Year, United States Votes "No" to UN Anti-Nazi Resolution. globalresearch.ca Although President Roosevelt was fiercely opposed to Nazism, and brilliantly worked with Stalin and Churchill to defeat the Nazis, there were many in the US, particularly among the oligarchs, who hoped that Hitler would win the war and crush the Soviet Union…
(2026-02-19). ECC approves Rs19b relief package for Ramazan to support low-income households. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs19 billion for the Prime Minister's Ramazan Relief Package, designed to provide targeted financial assistance to vulnerable families during the holy month. | According to the statement issued by Ministry of Finance, the decision was made during a meeting of the ECC in Islamabad, chaired remotely by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. It was also agreed that any additional funds would be considered in line with evolving needs and available fiscal space. | Last week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally unveiled the PM's…
(2026-02-19). Friday 2/27: Anera Interfaith Iftar. indybay.org Amoura Restaurant 713 Linden Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080…
(2026-02-19). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-19). Sannia Ashfaq alleges forced abortion, says Imad Wasim denied support during pregnancy. tribune.com.pk 
Former Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim's ex-wife, Sannia Ashfaq, has spoken publicly following her husband's recent marriage to lawyer Nyla Raja, alleging mistreatment and lack of support during their relationship. | In a post on Instagram, Ashfaq said she was forced to undergo a traumatic abortion in December 2023, claiming the decision was made under pressure from Wasim rather than by her own choice. She also alleged that during her pregnancy with their third child, she was left without financial or emotional support. | View this post on Instagram | "I was exhausted, emotional, and vulnerable," she wrote, addi…
(2026-02-19). "Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now. truthout.org Escalating opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and beyond is pushing renewed debate within the Democratic Party about Donald Trump's war on immigrants. From rallies and ICE watch trainings to mutual aid and coordinated strikes, countless people are demanding an end to ICE's deadly regime. In response to this robust organizing and the high… |
(2026-02-19). (Video) Syria's new power map: Inside the SDF—Damascus deal (plus global intellectuals call to defend Rojava's democratic experiment). links.org.au 
Mazloum Abdi discusses the international community's stance toward Rojava, the January 29 agreement with Damascus, whether the US betrayed the Kurds, and Kurdish unity and representation in Syria's new political order.
(2026-02-19). The Crook(s) Of Revelation. counterpunch.org 
There is the banality of evil and the evil of banality Part and parcel of the phenomenology of hyper-authoritarian Christians: The more they claim their affinity and psychical binding to Jesus Christ, the more pronounced their shadow half, that could be termed as demonic. In essence, individuals who insist they are light-bearers — who insist
(2026-02-19). Indian university passes off Chinese robot as homegrown innovation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Galgotias University was ordered to vacate its exhibition stall at the AI Impact Summit 2026 after presenting a Chinese-manufactured robotic dog as an indigenous technological development, sparking widespread criticism and embarrassment at the high-profile event.The Greater Noida-based institution showcased a quadruped robot branded as "Orion," with a university representative stating in a televised interview that it had been developed by the university's Centre of Excellence. However, social media users quickly identified the machine as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robotic dog produced by…
(2026-02-19). Gas cylinder blast kills at least 16 as building collapses in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
At least 16 people were killed and 13 others injured after a gas cylinder explosion caused the roof of a residential building to collapse in Karachi's Gul Rana Colony in the Soldier Bazaar neighbourhood, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 (Sindh) said on early Thursday morning. | The blast occurred near Street No. 05, close to Aga Khan School. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the incident, with ambulances and volunteers transporting the injured and deceased to Civil Hospital Karachi, where treatment is ongoing. | Eyewitnesses said the explosion was so intense that nearby buildings also shook, s…
(2026-02-19). Gorton and Denton, and the fallout of Labour's collapse. thecanary.co 
Amid the furore over the soon-upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, you'll probably have noticed mentions of the fact that the constituency was only created in 2023. With this electoral boundary redraw came the fourth highest index of change — i.e. upheaval in voting makeup — in the entire northwest. This article provides a brief overview […] | By
(2026-02-19). Incarcerated Women Featured in True Crime Media Face Flood of Sexual Harassment. truthout.org Most true crime media is consumed by women, some of whom may be watching because they relate to the true crime genre's victims. But another group of true crime junkies has different motives for watching: men looking to connect with incarcerated women. True crime media has manufactured a uniquely degrading pipeline: Women convicted of crimes become involuntary performers in a spectacle that… |
(2026-02-19). Man missing amid France's record rain. tribune.com.pk 
A man has gone missing in the Loire River in the flood-hit west of France, an official said, as the country on Wednesday marked a record-breaking streak of 35 consecutive days of rain. | National weather service Meteo-France said the country was experiencing its longest series of rainy days since measurements began in 1959, breaking the 2023 record. | Four departments in western France were placed under red alert over the risk of flooding, with officials expecting the situation to worsen with the arrival of Storm Pedro, which is poised to batter swathes of western Europe. | "It's incredibly distressing, really…
(2026-02-19). Denmark's king shows support in Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump. | The 57-year-old monarch waved to well-wishers brandishing Greenlandic flags at Nuuk airport as he was greeted by the territory's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. | "It is a great pleasure for me to be back in Greenland and to meet the Greenlandic people,," the king told reporters after a meeting with Nielsen. | He added that Greenland's people and wellbeing were "very close to my heart." | "They always have been. They always will…
(2026-02-19). Mirror and Mismatch: China and the Global Politics of the Far Right‚Ä®. orinocotribune.com By Chenchen Zhang — Feb 3, 2026 | The far-right label is not easily applied in China, but nevertheless there is a rising tide of xenophobia, militaristic nationalism, racism, anti-feminism, and social conservatism in Chinese online discourse and sometimes within the state. The global fight against fascism requires movements worldwide to connect with grassroots activists within China and among the diaspora pushing for liberatory futures. | Is there a far right in China? What are its characteristics? How does it coincide with or differ from the far right elsewhere?
| It can be tricky to talk about 'left'
(2026-02-19). The Life Work of Jesse Jackson. counterpunch.org 
Jackson flatly rejected the notion that Americans had any common cause with the likes of Batista, Diem, Pinochet, the Shah, Somoza, and Marcos. He called for a freeze on nuclear weapons, large cuts in Pentagon spending, withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe, the elimination of first-strike MX, Cruise, and Trident D-5 missiles, as well as the canceling of Reagan's first-strike enabling Star Wars delusion. Alone among candidates, he held that Palestinians were a people deserving of national rights and a homeland.
(2026-02-19). All World Cup matches sold out: Infantino. tribune.com.pk 
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. | "The demand is there. Every match is sold out," Infantino told CNBC. | Infantino, in an interview from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, said that there had been 508 million ticket requests in four weeks for some seven million available tickets. | He said requests during the main sales phase in January came from more than 200 countries. | "(We've) never see anything like that ⚪ incredible," said In…
(2026-02-19). Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid. sanews.gov.za Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine's first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid. ⚪ Shahid passed away at the age of 76 in France. ⚪ The President described Shahid's passing as a "moment of sadness that ripples from the ruins of a brutalised Palestine to places all over the world where we remain resolute in our solidarity with the people of Palestine in their struggle for freedom". ⚪ "Leila Shahid leaves us while the State of Israel perpetuates the excessive violence and disregard of international law that Leila wit…
(2026-02-19). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-19). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.
(2026-02-19). How to Fix the Justice System. progressive.org Emily Galvin Almanza's new book insightfully catalogues the failings of the criminal justice system.
(2026-02-19). US readies warships, jets, tankers for potential weekslong Iran war. al-monitor.com Pentagon assembles its largest Middle East strike force since 2003, adding F-35s, F-22s, tankers, electronic-warfare and command planes plus a second carrier.
(2026-02-19). When Is It the Best Option to Sell a Life Insurance Policy. moguldom.com Life insurance provides financial security for loved ones, but the need for this protection can evolve over a lifetime. For some policyholders, premium payments may become difficult to manage, the original reason for the coverage may no longer exist, or a significant need for immediate funds may arise. In these specific situations, a life settlement, …
(2026-02-19). Paramilitary gangsters in North of Ireland continue to extort businesses. thecanary.co 
"If we go to the police, we would be killed." Those are the words of a woman featured in a BBC report about paramilitary extortion rackets in the North of Ireland. The investigation spoke to: …business owners anonymously about being threatened to pay money to proscribed organisations. It includes those running restaurants or shops and those […] | By
(2026-02-19). Pauline Hanson anti-Islam backlash amid tidal wave of AI misinformation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-19). Canada revises Express Entry immigration rules, adds military roles. geo.tv 
(2026-02-19). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(2026-02-19). Democrats Warn of "Grift" in Florida "Trump Airport" Rename Plan. truthout.org The Florida State Legislature is moving forward with renaming an airport after Donald Trump — a potentially lucrative development for the president and his family members. Republican lawmakers announced earlier this year their intention to change the name of Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. State Sen. Debbie Mayfield (R), a staunch supporter of the… |
(2026-02-19). Upcoming Meetings to Resist Service Cutback and Homeless Sweeps. indybay.org Four meetings are planned in the next week to inform and mobilize folks in the wake of unwise and abusive decisions to cut back services for those outside and increase sweeps that seize their property, endanger their health, and terrorize their communities.
(2026-02-19). India's BRICS Presidency Pits the Global South Against 'America First'. infobrics.org New Delhi is likely to avoid an overtly confrontational approach through BRICS and will focus on developmental issues in order to balance its relations with major powers and to place issues of the Global South at the center of BRICS agenda…
(2026-02-19). 'Go back, Indian dog': Indian nurse thrashed, left with broken nose in racial attack in Australia. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Months after anti-immigration protests spread across Australia, attacks on members of the Indian community are still happening. Recently, a 22-year-old Sikh nurse was badly beaten in a racial attack in Geelong, near Melbourne. The incident took place on Tuesday night at a gym in Corio. | Harmanpreet Singh said that around 11 pm, three men approached him while he was working out at the gym. They started verbally abusing him. When he left the gym, he saw the same men waiting outside. They allegedly called him an "Indian dog" and told him to "go back to where you came from." One of the men then hit h…
(2026-02-19). "Predatory Tech" : Silicon Valley on Trial in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Case. democracynow.org 
Meta — the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram — and Google are on trial in Los Angeles following a lawsuit accusing them of fueling and profiting from addictive behaviors aimed at children and young adults. We speak to three people attending the landmark trial, including TIME "100 Most Influential People in Health" honoree Laura Marquez-Garret, an attorney at the Seattle-based Social Media Victims Law Center who has filed more than 1,200 complaints against tech companies throughout the country. Their work is part of a nationwide fight on behalf of victims and f…
(2026-02-19). Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights till March 23. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, with the restriction now remaining in force until March 23. | The PAA issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) following a government decision, confirming that the ban applies to all aircraft registered in India, including planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines as well as Indian military flights. | According to a 2022 document by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Pakistan's airspace is divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIRs) Karachi (OPKR) and Laho…
(2026-02-19). Forging and vaulting ahead for critical minerals. wattsupwiththat.com The inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial was aimed at strengthening global supply chains for minerals essential for advanced technologies, defense, AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices. Attendees ran the gamut from India and Japan to the European Commission to Qatar and the UAE, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan and Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines, and Israel and Jordan.
(2026-02-19). Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent. sanews.gov.za Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished faith communities well over Lent and Ramadan. | The period of Lent and Ramadan has coincided this year. | "The start of the Lent period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that, at the same time, is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of faith traditions. | "Though they are observed in different ways, both Lent and Ramadan call on those who observe towards introspection, discipline, humility, generosity, and care for society's most vulnerable — these are values sorely needed in today's fractured world," Pr…
(2026-02-19). The Incremental Loss of Freedom. consortiumnews.com Chilling is as unconstitutional as silencing, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. And when the feds conscript private entities to do for them indirectly what the U.S. Constitution prohibits them from doing directly, that's chilling. "Freedom has more often been lost in…
(2026-02-19). Saturday 2/21: ICE Out of the Bay! Organizing Meeting. indybay.org Oakland Public Library, César Chávez Branch | 3301 E 12th St, Oakland, CA | (near Fruitvale BART)…
(2026-02-19). Starmer doesn't understand inflation… or we're all just jaded cynics. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer just got community-noted on Twitter again. This time, our vaunted PM managed to display his ignorance of entry-level economics — he seems to think that lower inflation means lower prices. Now, when writing this kind of piece, I'd normally include a dozen quote tweets dunking on Starmer for such an obvious blunder. Unfortunately, […] | By
(2026-02-19). The cowboy who got rich selling veggie burgers. grist.org 
The first thing Andy Barrientes noticed when he showed up for his shift at RMS Foods on Valentine's Day, 2005, was the cloud of black smoke emanating from the building. | A fire had started in the factory around 4: 20 p.m., not long before Barrientes was scheduled to clock in as maintenance manager at the food manufacturing plant in southeastern New Mexico. The blaze had caught his coworkers coming off the day shift by surprise; they reported smelling the smoke before seeing the flames. When Barrientes arrived, he saw the staff huddled together at the park across the street. "Everyone was holding hands," he sai…
(2026-02-19). Sindh, USDA launch $80m school meals programme. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Thursday launched the Sindh School Meals Programme, backed by $80 million in funding, to provide daily cooked meals and take-home rations to more than 200,000 students across nearly 1,300 primary schools in the province. | The initiative, supported under the USDA's McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme, will be implemented by Save the Children and the World Food Programme (WFP) in coordination with Sindh's Planning and Development Department, School Education and Literacy Department, and pro…
(2026-02-19). Massive air deployment in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion: US prepares to strike Iran, Trumps nod awaited. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As tensions seemingly rise between the United States and Iran, reports of imminent American strikes on Iran have come to the fore with Washington deploying significant fighter jets and support aircraft to the Middle East. | Reports say the military build-up includes several squadrons of advanced fighter jets such as F-35s, F-22s, F-15s and F-16s. Command-and-control aircraft, which help manage large air operations, are also being sent to the region. Important air defence systems have already been deployed in recent weeks, and more fighter jets are on the way, according to The Wall Street Journal.
(2026-02-19). Belarus, issued rare invitation to Board of Peace, says it received no visas. al-monitor.com Feb 19 (Reuters) – Belarus, a close ally of Russia rarely invited to international gatherings, said on Thursday it had intended to attend the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Washington but failed to receive the necessary visas.Belarus has long been subject to Western sanctions over its human rights record and punitive measures were intensified after President Alexander Lukashenko allowed his country's territory to be used for Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
(2026-02-19). Hamilton Ndlovu's appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed. sanews.gov.za Hamilton Ndlovu's appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu's application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract. | The contract was awarded by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. | "The appeal had lapsed due to the failure to act within the prescribed timelines, and the appellants' explanation for the delays was found to be superficial, contradictory and d…
(2026-02-19). The COVID-19 Power Grab as "Organized Crime" . A Multi-faceted Deception. globalresearch.ca [This article by CRG Research Associate Anthony J. Hall was first published by GR in September 2022.] | Many holes are busting through the thick mental wall of media-generated obstructions meant to block wide public understanding of the COVID-19 power grab. …
(2026-02-19). Beltamozhservice expands export container shipping network to China. eng.belta.by Beltamozhservice is developing export container transportation and expanding the presence of Belarusian goods in the Chinese market.
(2026-02-19). Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back. truthout.org In the latest episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with journalist Andrea Pitzer, author of One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps, about what it means to live under a concentration camp regime — and how people can fight back. Pitzer explains how mass detention systems are built through "end runs" around the law, how they become normalized, and why the rapid… |
(2026-02-19). Australia's culture of complicity. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-19). Wednesday 2/25: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109…
(2026-02-19). Texas Windpower: Will Negative Pricing Blow Out the Lights? (PTC vs. reliable new capacity). wattsupwiththat.com The disruption of the Texas electrical market by negative wind prices is only going to get worse as more renewable-specific transmission lines are built, and as the frequency of negative pricing in new parts of the state comes to resemble the West Zone.
(2026-02-19). Ramadan 2026 Moon sighting in Saudi Arabia Tuesday. ummid.com The Saudi Royal Court has asked local citizens to spot and report if any the New Moon of Ramadan 2026 (Ramadan 1447) — The Holy Month of Fasting, on Tuesday 29th of Shaban 1447 AH corresponding to February 17, 2026.
(2026-02-19). Israel's not-so-subtle Push to Annex the Entire Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com
(2026-02-19). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Be Honored at 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards Ceremony. indybay.org We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, has been invited by Sac State University President Luke Wood, and he has accepted, as the keynote speaker and distinguished honoree at the 34th Annual Peace Awards Ceremony, an internationally renowned annual event recognizing those with outstanding service and leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.
(2026-02-19). Andrew will have a sweat on now and we bet Mandelson is too. thecanary.co 
In his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, former prince Andrew notoriously claimed that Virginia Giuffre's allegations against him couldn't be true because he's unable to sweat. He's likely to have discovered a few sweat glands since his arrest this morning. All too typically for the British establishment, the arrest was not for sexually abusing trafficked and […] | By
(2026-02-19). US to review new Moderna flu shot. tribune.com.pk 
Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration walked back its previous position and agreed to review the company's new mRNA-based flu shot. | Last week the US firm said the federal vaccine regulator rejected the application for review of the new shot, calling its clinical trial inadequate. | But Moderna said that after a "constructive" meeting the FDA had accepted the application for review based on a regulatory pathway focused on older adults. | The company's application now seeks full approval for adults 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older, Moderna said…
(2026-02-19). 'Baby blue' out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump's order. scmp.com A red, white and blue colour scheme championed by US President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the US military said on Thursday. | The Air Force said a "red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme" will be used for the updated jet that is slated to serve as Air Force One as well as other, smaller jets that routinely fly other top government officials.
(2026-02-19). PM Shehbaz orders inquiry after hockey team's poor results. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a formal inquiry and signaled possible management changes after the national team's poor performance in the Pro Hockey League, officials said on Thursday. | The move comes as concerns grow over the continued decline of hockey, Pakistan's national sport. Sharif expressed strong displeasure over recent results, including the team's showing during a tour of Australia, according to sources in the Prime Minister's Secretariat. | Officials said the government is preparing action against those responsible within the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), with significant changes i…
(2026-02-19). Western pilots fight in Ukraine. infobrics.org NATO interventionism in Ukraine is escalating.
(2026-02-19). Video: Trump Just Kicked Canada Out — And Shattered the Global Order. globalresearch.ca In an unprecedented diplomatic move, President Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join his newly formed Board of Peace, just hours after officially launching the initiative in Davos. | This decision came in direct response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's…
(2026-02-19). Women's work is the work of resistance. cpusa.org 
Presented by Lisa Armstrong on behalf of the CPUSA Women's Commission to the National Committee meeting, January 31, 2026. | The national women's movement formations in this country, including the Women's March coalition and CODEPINK, continue to militate against imperialist wars and fight the illegal murders, abductions and carceral policies of the Trump administration. | Public demonstrations have been held around the country against the abduction of the Maduros that contravenes international law and the strangling of the Cuban people through ever more inhumane policies of starvation by embargo. | The open t…
(2026-02-19). Satellite photos show Iran has been repairing and fortifying key sites. scmp.com Satellite images show that Iran has recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, experts ‚Å say, advancing work at a location reportedly bombed by Israel ‚Å in 2024 amid tensions with the United States. | Images also show that Iran has buried tunnel ‚Å entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the US during Israel's 12-day war with Iran last year, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.
(2026-02-19). How Trump Could Earn Farmers' Support. progressive.org A year into Trump's second term, many farmers are worse off than they were on Inauguration Day.
(2026-02-19). Australian police probe threatening letter to country's largest mosque ahead of Ramadan. geo.tv 
(2026-02-19). Government welcomes easing of inflation. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes easing of inflation | Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January. | According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline inflation eased from 3.6% in December 2025 to 3.5% in January 2026. | "The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This contributes to a generally contained price environment at the start of the year," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Wednesday. | Food price inflation remained steady overall, with several staple it…
(2026-02-19). HC Dinamo Minsk rout HC Spartak Moscow 6-1 to extend home winning streak. eng.belta.by The final score was 6-1, as the Minsk Bisons got their revenge on the Moscow side for their defeat in the Russian capital on 15 February (3-4).
(2026-02-19). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-19). Congress Gears Up for Puducherry Assembly Elections with Strategic Committees. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has strategically organized key committees within its Puducherry unit, aiming to fortify its position for the anticipated assembly elections.
(2026-02-19). Fireworks shop blast kills 12 in China. tribune.com.pk 
An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China killed 12 people on Wednesday, the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. | Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year, which fell on Tuesday. | While many larger cities, including the capital Beijing, have banned the practice in recent years — in part due to pollution — towns and rural areas are often filled with the sounds of exploding firecrackers and "missile" fireworks for days on end during the holiday period. | "At approximatel…
(2026-02-19). Gas exports are driving up Australia's electricity prices. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-19). TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. Evers to Veto Anti Free Speech Bills Conflating Anti-Israel Speech with Antisemitism. wibailoutpeople.org Two versions of a bill headed to Gov. Tony Evers' (D-WI) desk are threatening free speech rights in Wisconsin and quietly conflating anti-Israel speech with antisemitism. The language in both AB 446 and SB 445 uses vague standards to threaten free speech rights in Wisconsin, expanding state power to stifle political speech. Both versions of …
(2026-02-19). Trump Says US Giving $10B to "Board of Peace" — 12 Times US's UN Contribution. truthout.org President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be giving $10 billion to his neocolonialist "Board of Peace" — over 12 times the U.S.'s contribution to the UN this year and more than double the amount that the U.S. currently owes the international organization. Trump made the announcement while addressing the Board of Peace at its meeting on Thursday, stating that the Board of Peace — which he… |
(2026-02-19). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.
(2026-02-19). Condolences for Clem Sunter. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Clem Sunter | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81. ⚪ Sunter was a business leader having held the position of Chief Executive at Anglo American and also helped develop a future scenario for South Africa as pressure on the Apartheid government began to ramp up in the 1980s. ⚪ "Clem Sunter was a pioneering, incisive leader who cared deeply for our country and focused the attention of political movements, of his peers in the economy and of ordinary citizens on the character and future of our nati…
(2026-02-19). Russian POW freed in swap with Ukraine thanks Lukashenko for 'humane reception'. eng.belta.by On 18 February, servicemen who, just a few weeks ago, were undergoing treatment in a hospital in Gomel Oblast after being released in a swap with Ukraine, departed from Belarus to Russia.
(2026-02-19). Rep. Ro Khanna To Force a Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Next Week. news.antiwar.com Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said on Wednesday that he will force a vote on a War Powers Resolution meant to prevent President Trump from attacking Iran without congressional authorization, as required by the Constitution. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Khanna, and several other Democrats back in June 2025 amid the 12-day …
(2026-02-19). Mohsin Naqvi meets national hockey team, assures support 'until turmoil ends' after Australia fiasco. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met players of the national hockey team in Lahore on Thursday to address concerns raised by them and assured them of full support following the Australia tour fiasco during the Pro Hockey League. | The development came after Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Chief Tariq Bugti stepped down following complaints by national team players during last week's whitewash tour. It also followed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordering a formal inquiry and signalling possible management changes after the national team's poor performance in the Pro Hockey League. | Pakistan…
(2026-02-19). Cross-Border Arms Seizure: Arrest in Rajouri. devdiscourse.com A border resident was apprehended with foreign-made weapons in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials stated on Thursday. The individual, identified as Sachin Kumar from Sair village near the Line of Control, was captured by an Army patrol near Raipur village within the Nowshera sector late Wednesday night.
(2026-02-19). Devastating Gas Explosion Rocks Karachi, Death Toll Rises. devdiscourse.com A tragic gas explosion erupted in an apartment building in Karachi, Pakistan's largest port city, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals, including women and children. The catastrophic event has left several others injured, as confirmed by police and rescue officials on Thursday.
(2026-02-19). Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: How Power Protects Itself Through Contempt. bylinetimes.com 
As the eighth in line of succession to the British throne is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Hardeep Matharu explores how elite impunity is built on creating a sense of powerlessness in the many — in her editorial first published in the latest monthly print edition of Byline Times…
(2026-02-19). Robert Jenrick's terrible plan for the DWP is already happening under Labour. thecanary.co 
Robert Jenrick has announced Reform UK's policies on how it would run the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): The benefits bill is a time bomb that will bankrupt the country. And a moral disaster wasting the potential of millions of people. Reform will fix it. We're for workers, not welfare. pic.twitter.com/2YJBgOtXeu — Robert Jenrick […] | By
(2026-02-19). The Crook(s) of Revelation: There Is No Center to Hold. dissidentvoice.org 
Part and parcel of the phenomenology of hyper-authoritarian Christians: The more they claim their affinity and psychical binding to Jesus Christ, the more pronounced their shadow half, that could be termed as demonic. In essence, individuals who insist they are light-bearers — who insist they are delivering good news to the world — who claim …
(2026-02-19). Ajamu Baraka Remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson. popularresistance.org The Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84 on February 17, 2026. A man who was literally at Martin Luther King's side when he was assassinated also led Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition and who ran for president in 1984 and 1988, has left quite a legacy. I will discuss that with Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report editor and contributor. I think that whenever we look at these personalities that emerged during the period of the Black liberation and so-called civil rights era, we have to always, in my opinion, contextualize these individuals. There would be no Dr. King or Jesse Jackson or any of them…
(2026-02-19). Thursday 2/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-02-19). Govt to clear net metering applications filed by Feb 8. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to process all pending net metering applications submitted by February 8 under the previous regulatory framework, according to a statement issued by the Power Division on Thursday. | It directed that applications received by the cut-off date be handled under the old rules, instructing all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, to implement the decision immediately. | A total of 5,165 applications had been submitted to distribution companies, including K-Electric, by February 8. If approved, they would add 250.822 megawatts of capacity to the national grid.
(2026-02-19). Mohammad Deepak: A Glare Of Hope In A Charged Situation. ummid.com One hopes and wishes we see more of people like Harsh Manders and 'Mohammad Deepak' who represent the true idea of India.
(2026-02-19). Belarus produces nearly 1.8m tonnes of peat in 2025. eng.belta.by Peat industry organizations extracted about 1.8 million tonnes of peat, which will make it possible to fully fulfill production targets in 2026, as well as provide all consumers with peat fuel.
(2026-02-19). Lukashenko reaffirms goal of $100m in trade with Zimbabwe. eng.belta.by "As for relations between Belarus and Zimbabwe, there are practically no problems here. We simply need to follow the roadmap we have developed and implement the measures outlined in this plan," the president said.
(2026-02-19). Pay Our Wage Increase! IBT2010 Teamsters CSUSF Strike Rally & Solidarity with Other Unions. indybay.org Over 1,000 CSU building trades workers who are members of IBT Local 2010 launched a 4 day unfair labor strike against the CSU management and Trustees. The strikers rallied in CSUSF.
(2026-02-19). Fact Sheet: Narendra Modi and His Hindutva Politics. ummid.com Prime Minister Modi and his Hindutva politics have failed both domestically and on the international stage due to a lack of vision.
(2026-02-19). Kingsmen sign Glenn Maxwell for HBL PSL11. tribune.com.pk 
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have strengthened their squad ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League season with the signing of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, the franchise announced on Thursday. | The Kingsmen confirmed the high-profile addition through their official social media channels, describing Maxwell as a key signing for the 11th edition of the PSL, which is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3. | Maxwell, one of Australia's most destructive batters in the T20 format, is set to make his Pakistan Super League debut this season. The right-hander is expected to bring experience, power-hitting…
(2026-02-19). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-19). US military 'ready to strike' Iran as Tehran, Moscow plan joint naval drills. geo.tv 
The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea, February 6, 2026. — Reuters Trump to make final decision about striking Iran.White House briefed on military buildup in Middle East. Iran to…
(2026-02-19). Iran expands war drills near U.S. forces with missiles, drones & naval maneuvers. hindustantimes.com After a tense live‚Äëfire drill in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now taking its war games to the skies and seas — and straight into America's line of sight. A new NOTAM warned of rocket launches, drones and missile activity over southern Iran. At the same time, the U.S. has flooded the region with over 50 advanced fighter jets and a second carrier group. Watch the video for more.
(2026-02-19). Environmental Groups Sue Trump's EPA Over Repeal of Landmark Climate Finding. portside.org Environmental Groups Sue Trump's EPA Over Repeal of Landmark Climate Finding |
(2026-02-19). PSB rejects hockey federation allegations over Pro League tour funding. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has rejected allegations made by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), saying documentary evidence shows the board fulfilled all financial responsibilities related to the national team's participation in FIH Pro League Season-7 Phase-2 in Hobart, Australia. | In a statement, the PSB said claims against it were misleading and contrary to the record, adding that administrative and operational shortcomings occurred at the federation level rather than within the government body. | The national team's departure for the Australia tour was initially scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026, but was…
(2026-02-19). Science on Wheels: Taking Experiments Beyond the Classroom in Meghalaya. devdiscourse.com The Shillong Science Centre has launched a novel mobile exhibition bus under the 'Science on Wheels' tour program to promote scientific education across Meghalaya. Collaborating with the National Science Centre in Guwahati, the initiative was officially inaugurated at the Shillong Science Centre with much enthusiasm and expectation.
(2026-02-19). Democratic Media: For the People, By the People. globalresearch.ca [This article by CRG Research Associate Mark Taliano was first published by GR in January 2019. | Corporate media is funded by powerful elites. They serve imperialistic agenda at the expense of truth-telling. Such has always been Global Research's objective — …
(2026-02-19). Maharashtra Eases Career Advancement Norms for Faculty. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra government has significantly relaxed eligibility conditions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for faculty members in government and aided diploma and degree institutes affiliated with the Directorate of Technical Education, officials announced Thursday. These changes ensure that CAS benefits will retroactively extend to certain lecturers who transitioned from contractual or temporary roles.
(2026-02-19). Western Retrenchment Stimulated Beijing's Russian Car Boom. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As the world is caught up in western sanctions and an increasingly burgeoning world tariff war, an unlikely victor has made its way on to Russia's roads: Chinese automobiles. Previously sneered at to be cheap and raw copies of Japanese, German, or American automobiles, Chinese vehicles such as Geely, Chery, and …
(2026-02-19). Map of California Factory Farms Exposes Hidden Supply Chains Behind "Humane" Labels. indybay.org The first-of-its-kind map at FactoryFarmWatch.org is the most comprehensive single source of information on CA's 1300+ industrial animal farms…
(2026-02-19). PTI slams govt's silence on Imran's health, demands clarity as public unease grows. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday called for immediate and complete transparency regarding the health of jailed founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, expressing growing concern over the increasing anxiety among the public. | Imran, 73, has been jailed since August 2023 after convictions he and the PTI call politically motivated. Since his 2022 ouster in a no-confidence vote, he has faced multiple cases, including over state gifts and an unlawful marriage. Some convictions have been suspended or overturned, with appeals pending. He denies wrongdoing. | The PTI has expressed serious concerns…
(2026-02-19). Airbus Advocates for Two-Fighter Solution Amidst FCAS Disputes. devdiscourse.com Airbus is ready to back a dual-fighter strategy for the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) if European governments desire such an approach, CEO Guillaume Faury declared. His statement comes as part of a financial results presentation.
(2026-02-19). Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka to go top of Group B. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-19). Who Protects Global Shipping Routes From Modern Piracy Threats. thecanary.co 
Modern piracy and missile threats rarely meet a single line of defence. They meet layers of state power. To protect global shipping routes, national naval forces patrol high-risk corridors such as the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic density and regional conflict raise the stakes for global trade. […] | By
(2026-02-19). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-19). Tech firm spars with Pentagon over unchecked use of AI in warfare, surveillance. infobrics.org The US government is deliberately exerting pressure on private companies to militarize advanced AI. Such trends are deeply disturbing, with Washington DC consistently ignoring the multipolar world's calls to regulate AI, which would prevent the uncontrollable (ab)use of this highly advanced emerging technology, particularly for military purposes.
(2026-02-19). Kate Scott says racists 'don't belong' in football after Vinícius Júnior abuse. thecanary.co 
A Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid had to be called to an end shortly after the second half following yet another incident of racist abuse against Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior. The abuse is alleged to have come from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni who was seen covering his mouth to deliver the offending racist […] | By
(2026-02-19). IBT 2010 CSUSF Strikers & Unionists Speak Out About Attacks On Labor & CSU Union Busting. indybay.org Striking IBT 2010 CSUSF building trades workers spoke out about their 4 day unfair labor practice strike. They were joined by other workers including an Amazon Teamster who talked about the role of AI at warehouses.
(2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: Fight for a Free Palestine! Rally and March. indybay.org St. James Park, corner of 1st St & E St. John St, San Jose…
(2026-02-19). Sunday 2/22: Comic Revolutionary Cabaret at Berkeley Unitarian Hall. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street at Bonita…
(2026-02-19). The Palestinians stuck in the no-man's-land of Jerusalem and the Israeli settlement plan to expel them. mondoweiss.net 
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Qalandia refugee camp and Kufr Aqab are cut off from Jerusalem by the apartheid wall and separated from other Palestinian towns. Now, a new Israeli settlement plan threatens to displace them completely.
(2026-02-19). Hamilton feeling 'connected' to new Ferrari car. tribune.com.pk 
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said that Ferrari's new car has his "DNA" within it as the seven-time world champion put it through its paces on the first day of the second pre-season test in Bahrain. | Hamilton was seventh-fastest on the day and managed 44 laps, while his teammate Charles Leclerc put in 70 and was 0.6sec faster in third place. | After a miserable first season at Ferrari last year, seven-time world champion Hamilton said he felt in sync with the Scuderia's new car ⚪ the SF-26. | "Last year we were locked into a car that ultimately I inherited," Hamilton said. | "This is a car that I've been able…
(2026-02-19). The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson. portside.org The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson |
(2026-02-19). Gas explosion destroys New York's Boonville church, five critically injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A powerful explosion tore through Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville on Wednesday morning, critically injuring five people and leaving the building destroyed in what authorities say was likely caused by a gas leak.New York State Police said first responders were dispatched to the church on State Route 12 after reports of a strong gas odor inside the building.Shortly afterward, an explosion occurred, sending thick smoke into the air and causing extensive structural damage.üö® Suspected gas leak triggers explosion at New York church | üí¢ The blast…
(2026-02-19). Belarus, Russia strengthen agricultural ties through Union State programs. eng.belta.by In addition to the Union State programs, the commission members will review the progress of developing the joint Union State project "Breeding Aggregator: a digital platform for large-scale cattle breeding."
(2026-02-19). India to make Rafale jets with France in boost to defence ties, Macron says. tribune.com.pk 
France and India are entering a new era of defence cooperation with plans to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets as well as helicopters, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, adding France also hopes to sell more submarines to India. | India's expected order for another 114 Rafales is a "new step forward" in defence ties between the two countries, and France hopes to see this replicated with submarines as well, Macron told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to India. | "On Rafale, what we want to do is expand. India confirmed a few days ago its willingness to command a new bunch of Rafales…
(2026-02-19). Putin reaffirms support for Cuba, condemns sanctions & praises ties with Havana. hindustantimes.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow's long-standing backing for Cuba's sovereignty, condemning any new sanctions or "restrictions" on Havana as unacceptable and praising historic ties between the two countries. Putin made the statement during a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Moscow. Watch for more details…
(2026-02-19). Iran's fiercest proxy stuns Netanyahu, keeps weapons ready for Israel war. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. rushes more than 50 F‚Äë22, F‚Äë35 and F‚Äë16 jets into the Middle East, Hezbollah vows to keep its rockets and refuses Lebanon's four‚Äëmonth disarmament ultimatum. With Israel demanding the plan go ahead and strikes continuing, pressure builds over who controls weapons north of the Litani.
(2026-02-19). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-19). Pakistan, US sign pact to redevelop New York's Roosevelt Hotel. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan signed a deal with the United States government on Thursday to jointly redevelop New York's Roosevelt Hotel, allowing Islamabad to unlock the value of one of its most prized overseas investments. | The century-old hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines, has been closed since 2020 and is central to Islamabad's International Monetary Fund-backed asset restructuring, which the government has previously estimated could be worth more than $1 billion. | The two countries signed the memorandum today after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's cabinet approved the process. | The Governments of Pakistan and…
(2026-02-19). AI Impact Summit in India Faces Setbacks Amidst High-Profile Withdrawals. devdiscourse.com The AI Impact Summit in India encountered major setbacks as Bill Gates and Nvidia's Jensen Huang withdrew hours before scheduled keynote addresses. Their abrupt absence added to organizational difficulties that plagued the event, already criticized for traffic chaos and planning errors.
(2026-02-19). Eight skiers confirmed dead in California avalanche, one still missing. geo.tv 
Rescue teams head to the site where skiers were trapped by an avalanche in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains near Nevada City, California, US, February 19, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams contending with dangerous conditions.Sheriff says avalanche danger was widely…
(2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: 2026 Folsom Black History Month Celebration – From Negroland to Negro Bar, Alta California. indybay.org Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma Street | Folsom, California…
(2026-02-19). Sabor y tradición: Picadillo diferente, envueltos de picadillo. cubadebate.cu Este jueves les propongo recetas que hago en mi casa, de las cuales quizás puedan hacer sus variantes: picadillo diferente, y envueltos con picadillo.
(2026-02-19). Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y Real Jardín Botánico de Kew firman convenio de colaboración científica en Londres. cubadebate.cu Este 18 de febrero fue firmado en Londres, un Convenio de Colaboración Científica y Académica entre el Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y el Real Jardín Botánico de Kew. Auspiciado por la Embajada del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte en La Habana, el acto contó con la presencia de la Embajadora de Cuba en Gran Bretaña.
(2026-02-19). Descúbrelo: Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba; una cita con la naturaleza. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba fue concebido a finales de 1967, desde sus inicios se pensó como un espacio para la investigación científica, la conservación de la flora y la educación ambiental. En marzo de 1968 comenzó a funcionar oficialmente, convirtiéndose en un proyecto emblemático para el estudio y la protección de la biodiversidad cubana y mundial.
(2026-02-19). Perú: Eligen nuevo presidente. radiohc.cu José María Balcázar es el nuevo presidente encargado del Perú, luego de haber sido elegido este miércoles por el Congreso de la República para terminar el interinato que lideraba José Jerí, hasta el próximo 28 de julio. | Balcázar encabezaba una de las cuatro listas de candidatos para quedarse con la mesa directiva del Parlamento y completar el período anual 2025-2026. | Luego de que el pleno destituyera en octubre de 2025 a Dina Boluarte como jefa de Estado del Perú, el congresista José Jerí había asumido el cargo para gobernar el país andino hasta las venideras elecciones generales. | Al no ser un presidente el…
(2026-02-19). Sabor y tradición: Picadillo diferente, envueltos de picadillo. cubadebate.cu Este jueves les propongo recetas que hago en mi casa, de las cuales quizás puedan hacer sus variantes: picadillo diferente, y envueltos con picadillo.
(2026-02-19). Federación Mundial de la Juventud Democrática ratificó respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del Buró de la Federación Mundial de la Juventud Democrática (FMJD) ratificaron este miércoles en La Habana su respaldo irrestricto al pueblo cubano y a sus jóvenes, en un contexto de intensificación del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Al encuentro asistieron Gonàßalo Lopes, presidente de la FMJD; Adnan El Mokdad, vicepresidente para la región del Medio Oriente, y Suniel Sosa Cordero, representante de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) en la Secretaría General de esa organización. | Los dirigentes internacionales compartieron con la prensa los objetivos…
(2026-02-19). Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y Real Jardín Botánico de Kew firman convenio de colaboración científica en Londres. cubadebate.cu Este 18 de febrero fue firmado en Londres, un Convenio de Colaboración Científica y Académica entre el Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y el Real Jardín Botánico de Kew. Auspiciado por la Embajada del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte en La Habana, el acto contó con la presencia de la Embajadora de Cuba en Gran Bretaña.
(2026-02-19). Descúbrelo: Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba; una cita con la naturaleza. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba fue concebido a finales de 1967, desde sus inicios se pensó como un espacio para la investigación científica, la conservación de la flora y la educación ambiental. En marzo de 1968 comenzó a funcionar oficialmente, convirtiéndose en un proyecto emblemático para el estudio y la protección de la biodiversidad cubana y mundial.
(2026-02-19). Sociedad civil cubana reafirmó compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu El firme posicionamiento de la sociedad civil cubana frente a las amenazas y presiones aplicadas contra su país por la actual administración estadounidense fue patentizado este miércoles, en La Habana, en la asamblea general de asociados de la Asociación Cubana de Naciones Unidas (ACNU). | Norma Goicochea Estenoz, presidenta de la ACNU, elevó la condena de los presentes al intento de asfixia por parte de Estados Unidos con la pretensión de rendir a Cuba, el cual calificó de injustificable e inmoral, y de profundo desconocimiento de la historia y la tradición de resistencia que ha caracterizado a la nación caribeñ…
(2026-02-19). Cuba implementa el Sistema de Protección Integral para la niñez, adolescencias y juventudes. cubadebate.cu La implementación del Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes ha establecido en Cuba un sistema institucional orientado a salvaguardar los derechos de niños, niñas y adolescentes a través de la creación del Sistema de Protección Integral. Este nuevo marco normativo se alinea con el reconocimiento a las nuevas generaciones.
(2026-02-19). Trump pone fecha límite para llegar a un acuerdo con Irán. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump advirtió durante un intercambio con la prensa este jueves a bordo del Air Force One que "cosas malas" podrían ocurrirle a Irán si no se alcanza un acuerdo con Washington y señaló que Teherán dispone de un plazo de entre 10 y 15 días, que calificó como el "máximo" para lograrlo.
(2026-02-19). El Siglo de Fidel (capítulo 4): Con Katiuska Blanco (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El capítulo cuatro de la serie "El siglo de Fidel", nos acerca a la vida del niño, del joven y del hombre que luego se convirtió en el líder natural de la Revolución.
(2026-02-19). La Cruz y Erislandy imponen respeto en Copa Independencia. cubadebate.cu Julio César La Cruz y Erislandy àÅlvarez firmaron hoy el perfecto desempeño de Cuba en la tercera jornada de la Copa Independencia de Boxeo con sede en Santiago de los Caballeros.
(2026-02-19). Trump pone fecha límite para llegar a un acuerdo con Irán. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump advirtió durante un intercambio con la prensa este jueves a bordo del Air Force One que "cosas malas" podrían ocurrirle a Irán si no se alcanza un acuerdo con Washington y señaló que Teherán dispone de un plazo de entre 10 y 15 días, que calificó como el "máximo" para lograrlo.
(2026-02-19). Vicepresidente de Cuba chequeó producción porcina y agrícola en Artemisa. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa recorrió este miércoles áreas productivas de la occidental provincia de Artemisa, vinculadas a la cría porcina y al cultivo de granos. | Allí, acompañado por autoridades políticas y gubernamentales del territorio, chequeó procesos y resultados, informó el periódico El Artemiseño. | En la Unidad Empresarial de Base Granja Urbana, finca 'San León 1', constató la siembra de 13 hectáreas de soya en colaboración con el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. | Según Osvel Guilarte González, director…
(2026-02-19). Taxi Holguín mantiene el motor encendido en medio de la crisis del transporte. radiohc.cu 
La imagen se repite a lo largo y ancho de la provincia: paradas abarrotadas, rostros que miran al horizonte con la esperanza de ver un punto luminoso que demora en llegar, y el reloj marcando una espera que se vuelve eterna. La crisis de combustible, agravada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico impuesto a Cuba por el vecino norteño, tiene al transporte público en Holguín en una de sus etapas más complejas, servicios urbanos, rurales e interprovinciales se ven afectados. | Sin embargo, en medio de este panorama de escasez y paradas forzosas, hay una entidad que se niega a detenerse. La Agencia Taxi Holguí…
(2026-02-19). Hackeo a Palantir: La resaca geopolítica de una filtración a gran escala. cubadebate.cu Palantir (llamada así por las mágicas "piedras videntes" de 'El Señor de los Anillos') no se dedica a la vigilancia en el sentido convencional mediante espías, cámaras o micrófonos ocultos. En su lugar, desarrolla 'software' que se vende a agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones militares y grandes corporaciones.
(2026-02-19). Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and could return by the end of next month to bolster the Reds' push for Champions League qualification. | The British record signing has been sidelined since mid-December when he fractured a bone in his lower leg and needed ankle surgery following a sliding tackle from Tottenham's Micky van de Ven. | His injury came just as 26-year-old Sweden international Isak, who joined Premier League champions Liverpool for £125 million ($169 million) from top-flight rivals Newcastle in September, was fin…
(2026-02-19). Habib Beye appointed coach of Marseille. tribune.com.pk 
Marseille have appointed their former captain Habib Beye as coach, the club announced on Wednesday, just over a week after he was sacked by their Ligue 1 rivals Rennes. | Beye, 48, succeeds Roberto De Zerbi after the Italian left the 1993 Champions League winners early last week in the wake of a 5-0 hammering by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain. | He takes over a team which lies fourth in France's Ligue 1 with 12 games of the season remaining, five points adrift of Lyon in third and 12 behind leaders Lens. | The top three qualify automatically for next season's Champions League, with fourth entering in the th…
(2026-02-19). René Pérez dirigirá a Bad Bunny en la película "Porto Rico" cubadebate.cu René Pérez Joglar, también conocido como Residente, cumplirá uno de sus sueños al contar la historia de Puerto Rico desde el cine. En lo que será su primer largometraje como director, "Porto Rico", promete llevar al público a un viaje intenso que mezcla un 'western' caribeño, un drama histórico y hechos reales que aún marcan a la isla.
(2026-02-19). Hackeo a Palantir: La resaca geopolítica de una filtración a gran escala. cubadebate.cu Palantir (llamada así por las mágicas "piedras videntes" de 'El Señor de los Anillos') no se dedica a la vigilancia en el sentido convencional mediante espías, cámaras o micrófonos ocultos. En su lugar, desarrolla 'software' que se vende a agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones militares y grandes corporaciones.
(2026-02-19). La Asociación Hermanos Saíz impulsa agenda cultural de peñas artísticas. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz de Cuba impulsa desde hoy y hasta el próximo 22 de febrero una amplia agenda cultural de peñas artísticas, en conmemoración al aniversario 40 de su fundación. Las actividades se desarrollarán tanto en espacios físicos como en plataformas digitales, como es el caso de la Jornada por la Literatura y la Vida.
(2026-02-19). France: 'Bomb threat' forces evacuation of La France Insoumise office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French authorities have evacuated the headquarters of the country's hard-left party after a bomb threat, AFP reported Wednesday."The national headquarters of LFI have just been evacuated following a bomb threat. Police services are on site. All employees and activists are safe," the party's coordinator, Manuel Bompard, wrote on X.The office of France Unbowed, also known as La France Insoumise, in the capital, Paris, was evacuated after a bomb threat.Le siège national de la France insoumise vient d'être évacué suite à une menace à la bombe. | Les services de police sont sur place. | L'ensemble des salar…
(2026-02-19). Fallece en La Habana el dramaturgo Gerardo Fulleda León. cubadebate.cu La escena cubana acaba de perder a uno de sus artistas más emblemáticos: Gerardo Fulleda León, fallecido en la tarde de este miércoles en la capital, según publica el portal Cubaescena del Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas. Poeta, profesor, dramaturgo, investigador y director teatral, Fulleda León nació en Santiago de Cuba, en 1942.
(2026-02-19). De Moscú a La Habana: La guerra informativa en torno a la crisis en Cuba, escalada en Irán y el "quebrado" espíritu de Alaska. cubadebate.cu øCómo ve Rusia las presiones de Washington contra Irán, socio clave en los BRICS y la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái? øQué pasó tras Anchorage y por qué Moscú habla de compromisos incumplidos?
(2026-02-19). René Pérez dirigirá a Bad Bunny en la película "Porto Rico" cubadebate.cu René Pérez Joglar, también conocido como Residente, cumplirá uno de sus sueños al contar la historia de Puerto Rico desde el cine. En lo que será su primer largometraje como director, "Porto Rico", promete llevar al público a un viaje intenso que mezcla un 'western' caribeño, un drama histórico y hechos reales que aún marcan a la isla.
(2026-02-19). Denuncian en India que el bloqueo de Estados Unidos frena el desarrollo digital de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La ministra de Comunicación de Cuba, Mayra Arevich, denunció este jueves el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos como el principal óbstaculo del desarrollo digital y tecnológico de la nación caribeña. Limita el acceso a tecnologías y plataformas esenciales para el desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial.
(2026-02-19). Russia e India, verso quale futuro dei rapporti commerciali? strategic-culture.su Insieme, Russia e India possono dare un contributo significativo nell'affrontare le sfide alla sicurezza in Eurasia e oltre. | Segue nostro Opportunità trovate, opportunità perdute | Le relazioni economiche e commerciali tra Russia e India rappresentano un elemento strutturale del loro partenariato strategico, evolutosi nel corso di decenni in risposta ai mutamenti geopolitici globali e alle esigenze interne di sviluppo economico. A part…
(2026-02-19). Sunday 3/8: Oakland: International Working Day Protest March & Rally – No ICE! Stop Fascism! indybay.org Pergola at Lake Merritt | path near El Embarcadero and Lakeshore Ave | Oakland, CA | BART: Lake Merritt station…
(2026-02-19). In the Span of Just 6 Weeks, 6 People Died While in ICE Custody in Texas. truthout.org The 911 call reported an apparent suicide. A 55-year-old Cuban "tried to hang himself," a federal contractor alerted emergency responders last month from a sprawling El Paso immigrant detention center. By the next day, records show that Geraldo Lunas Campos had died at the facility, marking the second fatality in weeks at the hastily constructed Fort Bliss Army tent structure known as… |
2026-02-19: UNSC Discusses Gaza Recovery, Israel's West Bank Push Ahead of Trump Peace Board Meeting
(2026-02-19). Director rejects award over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza. aljazeera.com Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.
(2026-02-19). Trump's 'Board of Peace' convenes for first time. aljazeera.com Led by US President Donald Trump, the "Board of Peace" convened for its first meeting to discuss Gaza reconstruction.
(2026-02-19). 'Proof of concept'? What Trump can achieve in first 'Board of Peace' summit. aljazeera.com Analysts say Trump will seek to show Gaza progress at controversial board meet, but pressure on Israel needed for gains.
(2026-02-19). Board of Peace live: Trump says war in Gaza 'over' despite Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Countries pledge $7bn for Gaza reconstruction and troops for an eventual 20,000-strong stabilisation force.
(2026-02-19). UN says Israel is stoking 'ethnic cleansing' fears in Gaza, West Bank. aljazeera.com Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.
(2026-02-19). Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein's rise. aljazeera.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak received Wexner Foundation funds. Years later, he partnered with Epstein.
(2026-02-19). Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony. aljazeera.com Tycoon tells legislators that Jeffrey Epstein stole 'vast sums' from him and denies knowledge of the financier's crimes.
(2026-02-19). Israel installed security at Epstein's Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak. aljazeera.com Investigation reveals the Israeli government installed surveillance equipment at a Jeffrey Epstein-managed residence.
(2026-02-19). Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan. aljazeera.com Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
(2026-02-19). What we know so far about arrest of UK's former Prince Andrew. aljazeera.com Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
(2026-02-19). Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.
(2026-02-19). N Korea's Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congress. aljazeera.com Kim hails nuclear-capable weapons as 'wonderful' and 'attractive' as N Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.
(2026-02-19). Aid reaches Sudan's Kordofan as over 30 countries alarmed by drone attacks. aljazeera.com Food trucks arrive in area that has been cut off for two years as spate of deadly drone attacks hampers relief efforts.
(2026-02-19). Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president, ninth leader in a decade. aljazeera.com The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April's general election.
(2026-02-19). Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost? aljazeera.com Trump's tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
(2026-02-19). OpenAI's Sam Altman: Global AI regulation 'urgently' needed. aljazeera.com OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world "urgently" needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.
(2026-02-19). Real Madrid send 'all available' Vinicius evidence to UEFA in racism row. aljazeera.com Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr alleges he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
(2026-02-19). Gas explosion kills 13 in Pakistan's Karachi, collapsing building. aljazeera.com Rescuers are still removing rubble to search for any survivors trapped under the debris, police say.
(2026-02-19). LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
(2026-02-19). The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords. aljazeera.com Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.
(2026-02-19). South Korea's ex-President Yoon given life in prison for insurrection. aljazeera.com South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
(2026-02-19). Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation. aljazeera.com Environmental group says FBI is visiting activists' homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections.
(2026-02-19). At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports. aljazeera.com Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.
(2026-02-19). Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football 'must do more' against racism. aljazeera.com Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks out about racism in football and says it must do more to prevent future incidents.
(2026-02-19). Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again. aljazeera.com Zimbabwe chase down target of 179 to beat one of the favourites – and tournament co-hosts – Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup.
(2026-02-19). Jordan-Israel relationship 'at its worst' after West Bank plans. aljazeera.com Israel's plan to restart land registration in the occupied West Bank is straining its relationship with Jordan.
(2026-02-19). 'Antisemitism training' at universities. Labor's march to authoritarianism. asiapacificreport.nz 
From curbing protests to controlling what can be said in Australia, state and Federal Labor governments are becoming authoritarian. Next in line is the thought police entering campus. Nick Riemer reports for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Nick Riemer In December, the NSW Labor government gave itself the power to ban street marches for an…
(2026-02-19). U.S. Base in Gaza Would Be Modeled on Almost 900 Others. worldbeyondwar.org 
Moving into Stolen-Palestine will not be a big leap for U.S. troops who have been stationed abroad elsewhere, but people who plan to take up residence in gentrified Gaza should be prepared to rid themselves of any last shreds of decency. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-19). Iran Crisis Exposes the Impotence of America's Neoliberal War Machine. worldbeyondwar.org 
There is a grave danger that the U.S. government is preparing to exploit the genuine sympathy of people all over the world for the Iranian civilians massacred during protests in December and January as a pretext for an illegal military assault on Iran. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Chinese, Japanese experts warn Japan's military buildup could push the country to the brink of danger. ecns.cn Japanese politics continues to show a right-leaning trend, with the government taking frequent actions in the realm of security policy. Speaking on China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program, Chen Yang, a young scholar specializing in Japanese affairs and a visiting research fellow at Liaoning University's Institute of Japan Studies, warned that Japan's recent military buildup has steadily eroded its long-standing "exclusively defense-oriented posture," posing a growing threat to regional security.
(2026-02-19). Multiple Chinese blockbusters to hit North American screen during Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese films are set for release in North America during the period of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, including two highly-anticipated blockbusters premiering Tuesday, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Day.
(2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Japan should reflect on history and repair relations with China: experts. ecns.cn Japan's House of Representatives election results announced on Feb. 9 delivered victory for the ruling bloc. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured 316 seats, surpassing the two-thirds threshold on its own, while the ruling coalition with Nippon Ishin no Kai expanded the ruling majority to 352 seats. Incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to secure re-election as prime minister when the parliament convenes on Feb. 18.
(2026-02-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Kiln fires of 'Capital of Porcelain' ignite the dreams of ceramic artists worldwide. ecns.cn The kiln fires of Jingdezhen, known as the "Capital of Porcelain," produce delicate china cups, plates and bowls for everyday use, as well as exquisite artistic ceramics. | Since the Song Dynasty, Jingdezhen porcelain has crossed oceans to reach more than 120 countries, serving as a messenger of cultural exchange.
(2026-02-19). China reports current account surplus in 2025. ecns.cn China's current account recorded a surplus of 734.9 billion U.S.The capital and financial accounts, including net errors and omissions for the fourth quarter, recorded a deficit of 760.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.
(2026-02-19). Xi sends Chinese New Year card in return to friends in U.S. state of Iowa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card extending his festive wishes, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.
(2026-02-19). Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, rotating African Union (AU) chairperson and Angolan president, and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people over the 39th AU Summit.
(2026-02-19). China urges tighter full-chain safety oversight for fireworks. ecns.cn The meeting stressed that fireworks retail outlets are strictly prohibited from operating in mixed-use buildings that have retail space on the ground floor and residential units above.
(2026-02-19). South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to life in prison on insurrection. ecns.cn South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday.
(2026-02-19). British PM appoints new cabinet secretary. ecns.cn The Cabinet Office announced on Thursday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service.
(2026-02-19). Spring festival gala highlights China's tech ambitions via robotics showcase. ecns.cn The Year of the Horse's Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television event, has delivered a powerful statement: China's technological spotlight has decisively shifted to robotics.
(2026-02-19). China wins speed skating men's team pursuit bronze at Milan-Cortina Games. ecns.cn Unity and shared determination proved decisive as China claimed a breakthrough bronze medal in the men's speed skating team pursuit at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Chinese skaters told Xinhua on Tuesday.
(2026-02-19). Peru's Congress approves motions to impeach President Jose Jeri. ecns.cn Peru's Congress on Tuesday approved seven censure motions to impeach the country's President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.After announcing the results, acting President of the Congress Fernando Rospigliosi declared the presidency of the Congress vacant."ÄÄ…
(2026-02-19). Xi Story: Celebrating Spring Festival with the people. ecns.cn On the first day of the Chinese New Year, the festive atmosphere in central Beijing rises to a new pitch.
(2026-02-19). Team China stays resilient after a disappointing night. ecns.cn Chinese short-track speed skater Liu Shaoang competes in the men's 1,500m Final A at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday."It was a regret tonight that we got blocked and then taken down when we were gaining on fast," a calm Liu said of the crash after the 1,500m Final A.
(2026-02-19). China upgrades Xiong'an high-tech zone to national level. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved the upgrade of the Hebei Xiong'an high-tech industrial development zone to a national-level high-tech industrial development zone, according to an official statement released on Friday.
(2026-02-19). Philippine central bank cuts rates. ecns.cn The Philippine central bank on Thursday said it decided to reduce its target reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities to 3.75 percent and 4.75 percent, respectively.
(2026-02-19). Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. ecns.cn Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday that she will bid for the presidency in 2028. Duterte formally confirmed her plans to seek the country's highest post at a press conference, the first to make public plans to run for president of the Philippines.
(2026-02-19). China submits first comprehensive policy document outlining its stance on WTO reform. ecns.cn China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Japanese lawmaker says deeply uneasy about Takaichi staying in power, urges Japan to reaffirm 'no more war' pledge. ecns.cn Shiro Hanatani, a local city councilor from Japan, stated on the " W.E. Talk" program of China News Network that he is concerned that if Sanae Takaichi continues in power, her policies will become increasingly hawkish, and that the Takaichi administration's continued push for military buildup and expansion will further heighten tensions in Asia.
(2026-02-19). China's 2026 Spring Festival box office exceeds 2 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's 2026 Spring Festival box office, including presales, topped 2 billion yuan (about 290 million U.S. dollars) by Wednesday afternoon, four days into the nine-day holiday, according to industry data.
(2026-02-19). Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a reception to usher in the Chinese New Year at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 14, 2026.
(2026-02-19). Japanese PM Takaichi's cabinet resigns. ecns.cn Cabinet ministers of the Takaichi administration submitted letters of resignation en masse at a cabinet meeting, which started shortly after 9 a.m. local time, as parliament is set to convene for a new session in the afternoon to elect a new prime minister.
(2026-02-19). Birthday boy Su Yiming wins China's first gold of Winter Olympics. ecns.cn China's snowboarding sensation Su Yiming delivered himself a perfect birthday gift and gave his fans a terrific Chinese New Year's present when he won Team China's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday in the men's slopestyle final.
(2026-02-19). Israel refuses to release body of ex-IDF soldier who died in detention without trial. haaretz.com Hassan Kashallah, a resident of Rahat, was arrested after the Shin Bet alleged he was an ISIS member — a claim he denied. He remained in detention despite warnings that, as a discharged soldier held with security prisoners, he was at risk and not receiving necessary medical care…
(2026-02-19). Explained: The military conscription bill driving riots in Haredi cities. haaretz.com Mass demonstrations over military conscription have grown more frequent as the government seeks to advance legislation on exemptions, turning the issue into a flashpoint in Israeli society as the country approaches a general election later this year…
(2026-02-19). Israeli justice minister says challenge to his boycott of High Court president is. haaretz.com Yariv Levin asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to dismiss outright a petition demanding that he be forced to cooperate with the president of the Supreme Court, Justice Isaac Amit…
(2026-02-19). As Trump signals strike on Iran to ignite prolonged conflict, Israel ramps up defense. haaretz.com The pace of the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East has intensified in recent days and it now appears the administration is considering an attack in the near future. At the same time, the IDF is completing its own preparations for war, and is not ruling out an active part in a U.S. operation…
(2026-02-19). Sweden Deporting Young People. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Exterior of the Swedish Migration Agency's offices in Stockholm, March 9, 2022. | © 2022 ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect | Ayla, 21, Jomana, 18, and Ilya, 19, came to Sweden as children, though at different ages and under different circumstances. Today they face the same reality: all have been ordered to leave the country alone while their families remain.These cases stem from Sweden's increasingly restrictive migration policy, under which young people who turn 18 before obtaining permanent residency are no longer considered part of their parents' family unit. The Swedish Migr…
(2026-02-19). Six Years of Denied Justice in Hanau. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators mark the anniversary of a far-right extremist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, Germany, that killed nine persons of predominantly Muslim background, February 17, 2024. | © 2024 Hasan Bratic, picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…
(2026-02-19). 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.
(2026-02-19). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-19). UGANDA: China's zero-tariff policy to boost Africa's industrialization. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | A senior Ugandan official on Tuesday welcomed China's decision to fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, starting from May 1, saying the move will accelerate industrialization and economic development across the continent. Oryem Henry Okello, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of …
(2026-02-19). Russia considers new restrictions against Cuba unacceptable: Putin. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia has always supported Cuba and considers new restrictions against the country unacceptable, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday during a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. According to the president, Russia and Cuba share special relations shaped by history, and Moscow consistently supports the Cuban people in their …
(2026-02-19). From waiting to winning, China strikes double Olympic golds through storm in Livigno. independent.co.ug 
LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua | Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Livigno for days, forcing schedule changes and leaving several events in limbo. For the Chinese delegation, the wait went beyond the weather. Since the opening ceremony on February 6, China went 11 competition days without a gold …
(2026-02-19). FDC: Nsibambi's defection to NRM not to weaken opposition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has broken its silence on the defection of its former Chief Whip in Parliament, Yusuf Nsibambi, to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), calling the move both "disappointing and shocking," but insisting it will not weaken the opposition. Speaking in a strongly-worded statement, …
(2026-02-19). UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher. newarab.com 
The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the siege and capture of Its investigation concluded that the It comes the same week as drone strikes reportedly killed dozens across Sudan's Kordofan re…
(2026-02-19). Gaza death toll 50% higher than reported, Lancet study finds. newarab.com 
(2026-02-19). Royal Family in crisis as police arrest Andrew in Epstein probe. newarab.com 
(2026-02-19). Saudi AI company Humain invests $3 bn in Elon Musk's xAI. newarab.com 
(2026-02-19). Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection. newarab.com 
A Yoon abruptly declared martial law in a televised address in December 2024, saying drastic measures were needed to root out "anti-state forces". | Although Yoon's bid to impose military rule lasted just six hours, it triggered widespread panic in a nation seen as a beacon of democracy in Asia. | The S…
(2026-02-19). Palestinian reporters face 'systematic abuse' in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
Of 59 correspondents interviewed, "all but one reported being subjected to what they described as torture, abuse, or other forms of violence," the New York-based watchdog said in a statement. | CPJ director Jodie Ginsberg urged t…
(2026-02-19). From aid to F-16s: Turkey's hard-power turn in Somalia. newarab.com 
Turkey's While Turkish officials have framed the move as support for Somalia's fight against Rather than being…
(2026-02-19). A severe Ramadan begins for over 9,300 detainees held by Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-02-19). Iraq confirms US threat of sanctions if Maliki returns as PM. newarab.com 
Iraq's Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that it had received a verbal message from the United States warning of possible sanctions if former prime minister In a statement, the ministry sought to clarify remarks made by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in a recent television interview, after media interpretations suggesting there had…
(2026-02-19). Turkey says Greece-Chevron activity off Crete unlawful. newarab.com 
Athens responded that its policies abide international law. | The
(2026-02-19). Egyptians skip Ramadan staples as prices skyrocket. newarab.com 
Commodity price hikes are dwarfing the financial reach of most Egyptians as they observe fasting in the Islamic month of The ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan, is always different in The…
(2026-02-19). Blind and deaf to AUKUS: Australian planners and elusive submarines. onlineopinion.com.au $368 billion for AUKUS, and what does Australia really control? A US congressional report suggests the Virginia-class submarines may never be ours in more than name.
(2026-02-19). Who Controls Peace in Gaza? The Growing Clash Between Trump's Board and the UN. thinktank.pk The sudden rescheduling of a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Israel-Palestine to accommodate the convening of US President Donald Trump's self-styled Board of Peace is more than a diplomatic coincidence. It signals a deeper transformation in global governance—one where informal, US-led mechanisms threaten to sideline multilateral institutions painstakingly built after World War …
(2026-02-19). Why Asian Markets Are Driving Saudi Arabia's Trade Surplus. thinktank.pk Saudi Arabia's trade balance has recently posted a remarkable increase, with the surplus jumping by more than 70% year-on-year, reflecting key shifts in global demand, domestic production strategies, and economic diversification trends. This surge in the trade balance is not just a statistical milestone—it signals deeper economic currents that could shape the Kingdom's economic landscape …
(2026-02-19). Why Climate Policy Works Better When Women Hold Power. thinktank.pk Climate change and gender inequality are often treated as parallel crises—each acknowledged as urgent, yet addressed through separate policies, funding streams, and institutions. This separation is not only artificial; it is counterproductive. Evidence from climate adaptation programs across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East shows a consistent pattern: climate resilience is stronger, faster, …
(2026-02-19). Why France Sees Trump's Peace Plan as a Threat to EU Foreign Policy. thinktank.pk The European Union is facing a rare but serious internal rupture after European Commissioner Dubravka ≈ uica attended the first formal meeting of US President Donald Trump's controversial Board of Peace in Washington. What appeared, at first glance, to be a routine diplomatic engagement has instead ignited a fierce backlash—with France at the forefront—over institutional authority, …
(2026-02-19). University of Delaware has restored its anti-racism research website. Now students say academic freedom and trust were undermined. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The University of Delaware quietly removed years of research and academic materials from its anti-racism initiative website last summer, cutting off access to scholarship examining its historical ties to slavery and systemic racism. | The website, known as
(2026-02-19). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-19). Delaware recovers less than half of taxpayer funds stolen by state employee in 2023. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Court records show the state of Delaware was able to recover just a portion of the money a former state employee embezzled from the unemployment insurance trust fund in 2023. Questions continue to linger nearly three years later about whether it could happen again. | The state only publicly revealed the theft by
(2026-02-19). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-19). Philadelphia Home Garden Show, Margaret Cho, a silent hike on the Wissahickon and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
The weekend cultural calendar opens strong Thursday with DelArt Night at the Delaware Art Museum. That same evening, Margaret Cho brings her fearless humor to the Fillmore, while Fashion Week is on the catwalk all weekend. Black Cinema Week gets started Friday, while multiple foodie events across the city offer curated menus and discounted dining. In the 'burbs, an all-star ensemble honors the music of George Harrison. The weekend energy will peak Saturday, when the Rail Park hosts its Lunar New Year celebration, and Philly's own Vertical Current performs at the Clef Club, which strives to keep the spirit of jazz…
(2026-02-19). Después de convertir una tragedia personal en acción, una pareja está lista para retirarse del grupo de adicciones de Delaware. whyy.org La pérdida de un hijo por sobredosis convirtió el dolor en acción hace más de 13 años. | Don y Jeanne Keister nunca imaginaron convertirse en líderes de la respuesta de Delaware a la crisis de opioides. Pero tras el fallecimiento de su hijo Tyler en diciembre de 2012, la pareja de Newark tomó una decisión que mar…
(2026-02-19). La legislación de Delaware restringiría la proliferación de licorerías, particularmente en Wilmington. whyy.org Los legisladores de Delaware podrían considerar permitir que Wilmington promulgue requisitos más estrictos para nuevas licorerías. | El Ayuntamiento de Wilmington aprobó una resolución en noviembre instando a la Asamblea General a darles más control sobre la proliferación de licorrías en la ciudad. | El concejal…
(2026-02-19). La legislación de Delaware restringiría la proliferación de licorerías, particularmente en Wilmington. whyy.org Los legisladores de Delaware podrían considerar permitir que Wilmington promulgue requisitos más estrictos para nuevas licorerías. | El Ayuntamiento de Wilmington aprobó una resolución en noviembre instando a la Asamblea General a darles más control sobre la proliferación de licorrías en la ciudad. | El concejal…
(2026-02-19). Australian state Labor government imposes anti-democratic "code of conduct" changes on school staff. wsws.org While presented as necessary to combat "hate speech" and ensure students feel safe, Labor's conduct rule changes are a weapon to silence opposition to the ongoing Gaza genocide and imperialist war more broadly.
(2026-02-19). Gaza without the bombs: US regime change operation in Cuba deepens inequality, mass hunger. wsws.org The Trump administration's deliberate strangulation of Cuba's economy has created a humanitarian catastrophe that could lead to mass death.
(2026-02-19). Franàßois Legault and the sharp right-ward lurch in Quebec politics. wsws.org Outgoing Premier Franàßois Legault and his CAQ government have played the leading role—alongside the separatist Parti Québécois—in fomenting an ever-more explicitly far-right, anti-immigrant Quebec nationalism.
(2026-02-19). Jesse Jackson: From civil rights to black capitalism. wsws.org More than any other individual, Jackson embodied the transformation of the civil rights movement—its conversion from a mass working class movement against racial oppression into an "interest group" in the Democratic Party and a tool for the social advancement of a narrow stratum of the black upper middle class.
(2026-02-19). CBS censors Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico, Texas Democrat for US Senate. wsws.org On Monday evening, Stephen Colbert defied CBS management and told his viewers that an interview he had taped earlier in the day with Texas Democratic Party candidate for US Senate James Talarico had been blocked by the network for political reasons.
(2026-02-19). ICE abduction of 2 Amazon Flex drivers reveals the exploitative nature of the app-based gig economy labor model. wsws.org The ICE abduction of Amazon Flex drivers Edwin Vladimir Romero Gutierrez and Angel Junior Rincon Perez reveals the exploitative nature of app-based gig work. Predominately composed of immigrant workers, most employees in the gig-economy are faced with no other means of employment.
(2026-02-19). Zohran Mamdani threatens to increase property tax on New York City workers. wsws.org Mamdani announced that unless the New York state legislature increases taxes on the rich and on corporations, he will implement a 9.5 percent increase in property taxes in the city to balance the annual budget.
(2026-02-19). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman issues statement supporting University of California student employees strike vote. wsws.org Academic student employees at the University of California system voted to authorize a strike by 48,000 UAW members at one of the largest public university systems in the US.
(2026-02-19). Leader of Australia's far-right One Nation party goes on Islamophobic tirade. wsws.org Hanson's comments underscore the reactionary climate that has been cultivated by the political and media establishment, particularly in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.
(2026-02-19). New York University contract faculty threaten strike action to win first contract. wsws.org The current strike authorization vote, which goes from February 9 to 20, comes after more than a year of bargaining where NYU administration has rejected key demands, according to the union.
(2026-02-19). 1,100 California State University skilled trades workers launch 4-day strike across 22 campuses. wsws.org Walkout joins escalating struggles by academic and healthcare workers nationwide, underscoring the need for unified action against the profit system.
(2026-02-19). Los Angeles school district announces hundreds of job cuts. wsws.org Some 3,200 layoff notices will be sent and at least 657 jobs cut, part of plans to reduce as much as $1.4 billion from the district's budget.
(2026-02-19). Volkswagen to impose 20 percent cost reduction across all brands, threatening jobs and plants. wsws.org Thirteen months after agreeing to cut 35,000 jobs, the Volkswagen Board of Management is planning the next round of cuts—this time across all group brands.