(2026-02-11). Why The Jury Were Right To Acquit Palestine Action. popularresistance.org Even before the trial began, the British government had done its utmost to prejudice the proceedings against six Palestine Action activists. | It declared that they belonged to a terrorist organisation and that they were engaged in a terrorist enterprise in breaking into an Israeli weapons factory in Filton, Bristol — one, British officials avoided mentioning, that makes drones used to kill children in Gaza. | In the months before the trial, the home secretary of the time, Yvette Cooper, explicitly said her decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was, in part, based on the events…
(2026-02-11). Navigating Trauma at the End of Illusions. counterpunch.org 
These past few years have been a reckoning on a global scale. From the genocide in Gaza to the rise of brutal fascist regimes to the revelations in the Epstein files, we are all bearing witness to the festering moral rot of the ruling class and the societal decomposition it has caused. Our own governments
(2026-02-11). Australia: Thousands Mobilize To Protest Israeli President Visit. popularresistance.org Thousands of anti-genocide demonstrators rallied across Australia on 9 February to protest a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with large gatherings in central Sydney and further actions planned nationwide. | Police clashes were reported as protests spread beyond Sydney, with thousands rallying in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and other cities, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). | Officers were seen restraining demonstrators in Sydney as crowds chanted slogans opposing Herzog's visit.
(2026-02-11). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-11). How the U.S. Weaponizes Starvation and Aid in Gaza Cuba. counterpunch.org 
Last week, the US government announced it would be sending $6 million in aid to Cuba, on top of the $3 million it sent in January after Hurricane Melissa. This aid package might appear contrary to the significant escalation of the 66-year-long US criminal blockade, which has expanded all-out fuel blockade since December, with attacks
(2026-02-11). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-11). The Gaza Ceasefire, a Cunning Camouflage. globalresearch.ca The Gaza ceasefire is a cunning camouflage for continuing the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. The day after the second phase of the Trump-initiated ceasefire was announced on Thursday, 5th February 2026, Israel carried out multiple air-strikes in …
(2026-02-11). Venezuela resumes oil exports to Israel under US-backed interim rule. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Venezuela has shipped crude oil to Israel for the first time since mid-2020, signaling a sharp shift in its energy policy and foreign alignments following the installation of an interim government under US oversight, according to industry sources.The cargo, dispatched quietly due to political sensitivities, is bound for Israel's Bazan Group, the country's largest oil refiner. The shipment marks a notable departure from Venezuela's long-standing boycott of Israel, which began in 2009 when Caracas severed diplomatic relations over the Gaza conflict under then-president Nicolás Maduro.The move follows the…
(2026-02-11). Israel 'Evaporated' Nearly 3,000 Palestinians in Gaza. consortiumnews.com "We found nothing of Saad. Not even a body to bury. That was the hardest part," Gaza resident Yasmin Mahani told Al Jazeera. By Brad Reed Common Dreams An Al Jazeera investigation based on evidence collected by the Civil Defense…
(2026-02-11). President Orbán Calls Ukraine an 'Enemy' of Hungary. globalresearch.ca Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine continue to escalate. The constant pressure against Hungarian-Russian energy cooperation and the policies of ethnic cleansing through military recruitment in Ukraine have caused fury in Hungary. Furthermore, the pragmatic and pro-peace stance of Hungarian Prime …
(2026-02-11). Iran fortifies Isfahan nuclear site as 400 kilos of enriched uranium go missing. hindustantimes.com Iran's Isfahan nuclear complex has suddenly gone quiet just as war fears climbed, with new satellite images showing tunnel entrances buried, defenses reinforced and vehicle activity gone. Analysts warned the fortifications looked like preparation for fresh U.S. or Israeli strikes—especially after Tehran claimed unexploded American bunker‚Äëbusters still sat inside its nuclear sites. At the same time, 400 kilos of highly enriched uranium had remained unaccounted for, even as Iran had offered to dilute 60% stock in return for full sanctions relief. With jets moving and talks in Oman, the next…
(2026-02-11). Iran taunts US over Oman talks as Trump insists Tehran 'wants to make a deal'. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked the United States after indirect nuclear talks in Oman, accusing Washington of sitting at "the same table" as Israel and Arab partners who no longer fully back its regional strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged US officials to "act independently" of Israeli pressure, branding Israel a spoiler that opposes any diplomatic track leading to de-escalation in West Asia. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal" with the United States on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, arguing it would be "foolish" for Tehran not to negotiate, in a Fox Bus…
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — Reuters Meeting set to begin at 11am local time in White House.Netanyahu making sixth…
(2026-02-11). Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but admits uncertainty about its durability. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he thinks Iran wants to make a deal on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. "I think it'd be foolish if they didn't," said Trump in an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network. Asked if he thinks a deal with Iran's current regime would stick, Trump said he didn't know. "I know one thing, they want to make a deal. They wouldn't talk to anybody else, but they're talking to me. But you know, it's a good question." Watch for more…
(2026-02-11). Iran's silence on new weapons fuels speculation of hidden strategy amid tensions. hindustantimes.com Iran has suddenly gone quiet about its newest weapons, and that silence is drawing global attention. Officials say defense achievements are now being deployed, not displayed, citing the need for "surprise." At the same time, satellite images show sealed nuclear tunnels and unusual activity around key sites. Add rising missile estimates, tense Gulf waters and fragile nuclear talks, and a bigger picture begins to form. Is Tehran shifting from signaling to strategy? As Washington and its allies watch closely, the real question is what remains hidden — and when it might be revealed.
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to meet Trump in D.C. as Arab crime protests fuel strain in Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump comes amid mounting domestic unrest. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv over a sharp rise in violent crime affecting Israel's Arab community, with activists accusing the government of failing to curb escalating bloodshed. Shocking crime statistics have intensified scrutiny, as Netanyahu balances internal pressure with high-stakes discussions in D.C., including concerns over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and regional security principles. The timing underscores growing political strain at home and strategic uncerta…
(2026-02-11). UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to resignation demands amid Mandelson-Epstein row. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is battling for his political survival after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files reignited anger over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a long‚Äëtime Epstein associate, as Britain's ambassador to Washington. Though Starmer himself has never been implicated in Epstein's crimes, the scandal has badly damaged his authority, prompted calls for his resignation and triggered open soul‚Äësearching within the Labour Party over his judgment. Responding to reporters at a community centre in southern England, Starmer apologised for trusting Mandelson,…
(2026-02-11). Selected Articles: Epstein Files Confirm Israeli Relationship. globalresearch.ca 
By The Israeli mentions are significantly more than any other country with others not even a close second. Other nations that merit attention in the files are Turkey with …
(2026-02-11). Lawmakers say US justice department covering for billionaires and exposing Epstein's victims. thecanary.co 
US members of Congress who viewed the latest Epstein files unredacted have accused the US department of justice (DOJ) of covering up for billionaires and exposing victims. US lawmakers are entitled to view the original files under US legislation on the investigation. The same legislation says that federal officials can only redact to protect the […] | By
(2026-02-11). Trump's aide Howard Lutnick defends 2012 visit to Epstein's island | US Senate. hindustantimes.com US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended his 2012 visit to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private island on Tuesday, insisting the encounter lasted 'just an hour' and took place during a family holiday. The hearing, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, scrutinised Lutnick's previous statements that he had cut off all contact with Epstein after meeting him in 2005. Lutnick emphasised that over 14 years, he had met Epstein only two or three times, and never again after that December 2012 lunch. "Probably the total — and you've seen all of these millions and millions of documents — there may b…
(2026-02-11). Epstein's 'broligarchy' is being ignored by the corporate media. thecanary.co 
The release of another tranche of documents from the Epstein Files by the US Department of Justice may have led the mainstream media in another direction, towards Jeffrey Epstein's espionage connections. Corporate media has also failed to frame the victims and survivors as being central to his and countless others' crimes. However, another part of […] | By
(2026-02-11). Epstein wrote in prison "JAIL OUT = 10" . Guess what date he 'died'? thecanary.co 
Handwritten notes made in prison by serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein show him writing "jail out = 10". It may well indicate that Epstein expected to be out of prison on the 10th day of a month, which is, of course, the day he allegedly died. Or, it could be the ramblings of a predatory child […] | By
(2026-02-11). Is "Mossad" behind Epstein. thealtworld.com Why are we so looking forward to Tzipi Livni's memoirs? | The hazardous question that is currently being addressed in the United States and several European countries is whether there is a "functional" tie between American millionaire Epstein, the most notorious and greatest criminal in human history, and the Israeli Mossad. | Interestingly, despite the numerous pieces of evidence that directly or indirectly support this claim, most government investigations have concentrated on his victims, including young people, underage girls, and certain global figures who visited his island and attended the debauchery parti…
(2026-02-11). Saudis challenge William over UK 'royal' Epstein links. thecanary.co 
The Saudis have castigated 'heir to the throne' William for his Epstein-linked uncle during his visit to Saudi Arabia this week. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy with an appalling human rights record, but it is still able to look down on the UK and US establishment's cosiness with murderous paedophiles. Saudi media challenged the […] | By
(2026-02-11). 'Massacre of the Innocents': Epstein ordered painting featuring babies killed. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The scandal of American financier and minor sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to flood online, with the latest shocking email proving that he ordered a painting which shows babies killed.A newly seen email between a girl named Sara K and a person called Rich Barnett has ignited new controversy on social media, with people saying Epstein was obsessed with children and torture.The email reads, "Hi Rich, Jeffrey is asking if you can Fedex the painting he had made of the Massacre of the Innocents to the ranch. It's the large 9'x9′ canvas that we had rolled out for him to see in the entry way where the…
(2026-02-11). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.
(2026-02-11). Epstein files suggest Trump laundered money for Russian oligarch. thecanary.co 
Welp, looks like Donald Trump has been caught in yet another scandal. This time, he stands accused of laundering money with Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, as political analyst Brian Allen explained: üö® BREAKING — Epstein Files: Donald Trump bought a Palm Beach mansion for $41M, financed by a loan tied to Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, […] | By
(2026-02-11). Presidente del comité organizador de Los àÅngeles 2028 se hunde con el caso Epstein. cubadebate.cu Wasserman está en el ojo del huracán desde la publicación de correos electrónicos en los que coquetea con la expareja de Jeffrey Epstein, en prisión por ayudar al delincuente sexual a reclutar menores de edad para prostitución. El presidente del comité organizador de Los àÅngeles 2028 emitió un comunicado donde dice lamentarse profundamente.
(2026-02-11). Venezuelan government denies crude oil shipment to Israel. radiohc.cu Venezuelan Vice President and Communications Minister Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela denied on Tuesday that crude oil had been shipped to Israel, after several media outlets reported the story, citing Bloomberg, amid a context in which the country has shown signs of opening up to foreign capital through oil sales. | On Telegram, Pirela shared an image of the Bloomberg headline with a red sign that reads "fake," without adding any further comment. | According to Bloomberg, the shipment was transported by the Israeli conglomerate Bazan Group and was the first shipment from Venezuela to Israel "in years," a countr…
(2026-02-11). Jorge Rodríguez: Venezuela Exercises Full Control Over Its Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, asserted that Venezuela is exercising full control of its sovereignty while advancing in the construction of new diplomatic and energy relations with the US under principles of mutual respect and collaboration. | Through social media, the legislator Jorge Rodríguez: "President Maduro a…
(2026-02-11). Jorge Rodríguez: Venezuela Exercises Full Control Over Its Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, asserted that Venezuela is exercising full control of its sovereignty while advancing in the construction of new diplomatic and energy relations with the US under principles of mutual respect and collaboration. | Through social media, the legislator Jorge Rodríguez: "President Maduro a…
(2026-02-11). Amnesty in Venezuela is neither weakness nor oblivion. peoplesdispatch.org The Bolivarian Revolution has called on the sectors opposed to the government to follow paths framed by democracy, coexistence, and the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
(2026-02-11). Who is Cilia Flores? Who is Delcy Rodríguez? workers.org 
Cilia Flores, kidnapped with President Nicolás Maduro and held prisoner in New York City, is, in the corporate media, often relegated to the dismissive, nondescriptive title of "First Lady." This suggests she is a mere appendage to the Venezuelan head of state. International Women's Day, March 8, 2026. Flores has . . . |
(2026-02-11). Who is Cilia Flores? Who is Delcy Rodríguez? workers.org Cilia Flores, kidnapped with President Nicolás Maduro and held prisoner in New York City, is, in the corporate media, often relegated to the dismissive, nondescriptive title of "First Lady." This suggests she is a mere appendage to the Venezuelan head of state. International Women's Day, March 8, 2026. Flores has . . . |
(2026-02-11). US Holds Secret Indictment of Delcy Rodriguez, Top Opposition Journo Claims. scheerpost.com Delcy Rodríguez (26-01-2026). Presidencia de Venezuela, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Max Blumenthal / The Trump administration is using a secret indictment to assert…
(2026-02-11). Early Forms of African Flight and Rebellion in the Southeast Region of North America. globalresearch.ca Spain controlled the area now known as Florida from the 16th to the 18th centuries which resulted in the development of a mode of resistance which held off British and United States settlers and slave drivers for 200 years…
(2026-02-11). MP Debbie Abrahams warns that culture change at DWP is 'too slow'. thecanary.co 
MP Debbie Abrahams is ripping into the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) again, this time by calling out the vile culture in the department and their slowness in supporting victims of the carers scandal. Debbie Abrahams calls out DWP culture The letter follows DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield's disastrous turn in front of the […] | By
(2026-02-11). Cuba's Mariela Castro Espín: As Fidel taught us, 'You don't negotiate principles.'. workers.org 
Interview by Carlos Aznárez, editor of Resumen Latinoamericano, with Mariela Castro Espin, head of Cuba's National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX), on important international issues. Feb. 3, 2026. For original in Spanish, resumenlatinoamericano.org, Translation by John Catalinotto. Mariela Castro Espín speaks on threats from imperialism in decline. (Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano) . . . |
(2026-02-11). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.
(2026-02-11). Curfew and internet blackout imposed as fresh ethnic violence flares in India's Manipur. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Authorities in India's northeastern state of Manipur imposed a curfew and suspended internet services across Ukhrul district on Tuesday, after renewed ethnic violence erupted in the Hill region, forcing residents to flee and destroying dozens of homes.The unrest, centered on Litan Sareikhong village in Ukhrul, a Naga-majority district bordering Myanmar, saw arson attacks and gunfire allegedly involving armed groups amid clashes between Naga and Kuki-Zo communities. Officials said more than 30 houses were torched, though no fatalities had been confirmed as of Tuesday. Security forces were deployed in str…
(2026-02-11). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-11). Confront Big Tech: "Freedom of Expression" and "The Battle of Ideas" globalresearch.ca When Global Research was born in September 2001, we were convinced that "Freedom of Expression" and "The Battle of Ideas" would contribute to reversing the tide of war, while also restoring the foundations of social democracy. | Our hope and belief …
(2026-02-11). Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia starts issuing Haj Visa from today. ummid.com The Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry has started from today i.e. Sunday February 08, 2026 issuing Hajj Visa for the ritual year 2026 or 1447AH.
(2026-02-11). NEET UG 2026 registration starts, Read this before you apply. ummid.com The National Testing Agency began the online registration of candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG 2026 from today.
(2026-02-11). Belarusian MPs ratify agreement on SCO's Anti-Drug Center. eng.belta.by Belarusian parliamentarians have ratified the agreement on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Anti-Drug Center, which was signed in Tianjin on 1 September 2025, BelTA has learned.
(2026-02-11). On the Assassination of Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi: Another Tale of Imperialist Treason. orinocotribune.com By Essam Elkorghli — Feb 7, 2026 | The son of President Muammar Qaddaffi, Saif Qaddafi, was assassinated on Feb. 3 by local forces, some of whom contributed to the destruction of a flourishing Libya. A background to the murder and Libya's struggles for reconstruction. | In 2011, as NATO was bombing Libya, the son of Muammar Qaddafi, Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi (hereafter, Saif), told a reporter that they would fight NATO. He was then pressed by the reporter on what plans they have for that. Saif said: "We have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C. Plan A is to live and die in Libya. Plan B is to live and die in Libya. Plan C…
(2026-02-11). France, UK Involved in Assassination of Muammar Gaddafi's Son, According to Reports. orinocotribune.com France and the United Kingdom are reportedly involved in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the prominent son of former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi, as he was seen as the man who could reunite Libya after the NATO-backed uprising. | Saif al-Islam was killed by unknown gunmen who stormed his home in the town of Zintan on February 3. | Gaddafi's political team said in a statement that "four masked men" killed him in a "cowardly and treacherous assassination," adding that he tried to fight off the assailants, who shut off the security cameras at the house "in a desperate attempt to conceal traces of th…
(2011-02-26). China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence. tribune.com.pk 
China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns. | The Women's Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders. | China are reigning champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, but the days when they were among the world elite are long gone. | Results since lifting the trophy in India four years ago have been particularly disappointing. | They bowed out in the group stage of the…
(2026-02-11). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-11). Tuesday 3/10: Cindy Cohn / Launch Party for "Privacy's Defender" indybay.org City Lights Bookstore | 261 Columbus Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94133…
(2026-02-11). Younger Bangladesh voters primed for first post-Hasina election. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters gesture during a rally on the final day of campaigning ahead of the country´s general election in Dhaka on February 9, 2026. — AFP DHAKA: Millions of young Bangladeshis will vote for the first time on Thursday in a landmark…
(2026-02-11). Why Vietnam Just Does Not Trust the US Government: 'The Second U.S. Invasion Plan' and Regime Change in Hanoi? globalresearch.ca It might sound crazy to think that Washington's political establishment would once again authorize the US military to invade Vietnam, but to Vietnamese officials in Hanoi, it's not. | According to the "A year after Vietnam elevated …
(2026-02-11). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-11). Ad Darain Education Centre Conducts 3-Day Teacher Traning Workshop. ummid.com Kolkata-based Ad Darain Education Centre successfully completed a three-day teacher traning workshop on Sunday February 8, 2026.
(2026-02-11). The US Warehousing Of Immigrants. popularresistance.org The Trump administration has a perverse and degrading plan that has been in effect since last year and will expand even further in 2026. It is being implemented by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): converting commercial warehouses into detention centers, which will join those already established on military bases until they cover the entire territory of the United States. | Reports from various US media outlets are explicit: ICE has already purchased, or is in the process of acquiring, a dozen commercial buildings or department stores since December, which would further increase the 212 immigrant detenti…
(2026-02-11). France debates plan to ban under15s from social media in bid to protect children. hindustantimes.com France is suddenly asking a question every parent has whispered: should under‚Äë15s be locked out of social media altogether? Lawmakers in Paris are debating sweeping new rules that could make France the first country in Europe to follow Australia's lead and effectively ban major platforms for younger teens. Supporters say it's about protecting kids from addiction, bullying and mental‚Äëhealth harms. Critics warn it's digital prohibition that ignores what teens do online in the real world.
(2026-02-11). Belarus' ambassador presents credentials to Sultan of Oman. eng.belta.by The parties highlighted the active dynamics of contacts at various levels and also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral events, including holding the first session of the joint committee on cooperation and investment.
(2026-02-11). 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 (…) | – |
(2011-02-26). Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran on Wednesday, as tensions simmer over Iran's nuclear programme. | In a call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two leaders discussed regional and international developments and matters of mutual interest. They agreed to maintain close coordination on shared priorities. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan. | The two leaders exchan…
(2026-02-11). Minister Tau emphasises importance of industrialisation. sanews.gov.za Minister Tau emphasises importance of industrialisation | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has emphasised the importance of investments that support industrialisation in South Africa. ⚪ The Minister made these remarks during a high-level panel discussion on critical minerals, held alongside fellow Ministers and private-sector representatives at the Investment Forum at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Tuesday. ⚪ The session was held under the theme Building Critical Minerals Value Chains in South Africa. | "The focus is now on ensuring that investments from other c…
(2026-02-11). Joburg working to resolve water issues. sanews.gov.za Joburg working to resolve water issues | City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at work to resolve water supply challenges. | The Mayor briefed the media on Tuesday at the New Brixton Reservoir in the city. | Several areas have faced water supply challenges over the past few weeks. | "The city…is taking decisive action to stabilise the water supply network and reduce consumption through a comprehensive, multifaceted Water Demand Management programme. | "This approach involves coordinated efforts between the city, Johannesburg Water, Rand Water, and key…
(2026-02-11). Belarusian store opens in Kazakhstan's Petropavlovsk. eng.belta.by This is the fourth Belarusian store in the city of Petropavlovsk. According to Aleksei Bogdanov, the expansion of the Belarusian products store network demonstrates the recognition of Belarusian product quality by Kazakh consumers.
(2026-02-11). Megaphones Made of Silence: Ai Weiwei at Odds With Power. counterpunch.org 
In response to Ai Weiwei's art, the Chinese authorities censored his exhibitions, erased his online presence, demolished his studio, confiscated his passport for years, and detained him. Attempts to mute his voice must have been nightmarish for him. Rather than stopping him, however, censorship became his medium. As the artist has said himself: "Censorship is saying: 'I'm the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine.'"
(2026-02-11). Volfovich describes pace of Belarus' Armed Forces inspection. eng.belta.by State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media that the inspection of the Armed Forces of Belarus, ordered by the president, is proceeding with high intensity.
(2026-02-11). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-11). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……
(2026-02-11). Texas "Antifa Cell" Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE. theintercept.com 
A group of activists gathered outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas last July 4 with fireworks and plans to mount more than a polite protest. | They were there for less than an hour before things took a turn: A police officer was wounded by a gunshot. | Only one member of the group is accused of pulling a trigger, but 19 people went to jail on state and federal charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi
(2026-02-11). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.
(2026-02-11). Trump RX: It Doesn't Help Patients, But It Gets Trump's Name on Something. counterpunch.org 
This country has had some bad presidents, but it's a bit hard to imagine a president whose main goal is to put his name on things and who would openly steal billions from the Treasury. But that is Donald Trump. Starting with the quest to get his name on stuff. We now have the Donald
(2026-02-11). What to know about tax compliance for medical firms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-11). EU's next-generation fighter program doomed to collapse. infobrics.org In recent weeks and months, top EU leaders have been complaining about "progress coming to a halt". This includes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while French officials bluntly say that the FCAS is "already dead".
(2026-02-11). 1000+ Protest ICE Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org Photos by: Stay Human San Jose…
(2026-02-11). Al-Nassr defeats Al-Ittihad as Ronaldo's protest continues. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday February 06, 2026 defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0 in a tight clash but the Saudi Pro League match is in news more because of the absence of its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.
(2026-02-11). Cuba's Mariela Castro Espín: As Fidel taught us, 'You don't negotiate principles.'. workers.org Interview by Carlos Aznárez, editor of Resumen Latinoamericano, with Mariela Castro Espin, head of Cuba's National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX), on important international issues. Feb. 3, 2026. For original in Spanish, resumenlatinoamericano.org, Translation by John Catalinotto. Mariela Castro Espín speaks on threats from imperialism in decline. (Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano) . . . |
(2026-02-11). Italy reels from armed heist & protests as Olympic security fears intensify. hindustantimes.com Italy is grappling with a surge of unrest after heavily armed gunmen ambushed and blew open an armored cash van in Puglia in broad daylight, even as violent protests and suspected sabotage incidents rocked Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Dramatic footage released by the Carabinieri shows masked assailants using fire and barricades in a failed robbery attempt, with arrests made and a manhunt underway. The chaos — including clashes near Olympic venues, rail disruptions, and arson — has intensified political pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as security concerns mount over Italy's Olympi…
(2026-02-11). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-11). US Southern Command Resumes Extrajudicial Killings as Piracy Spreads to Indian Ocean. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The operation, conducted by the Southern Spear Join…
(2026-02-11). ON in polls but PHON a friend… at the AEC. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-11). Germany's Wargame confirms Russian Military Dominance. globalresearch.ca As the political West continues to live in a
(2026-02-11). Silencing the evidence: How Australia's whistleblower inquiry buried the truth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-11). Belarus to host SCO Education Ministers meeting in June. eng.belta.by "In the autumn, Minsk will also host the 9th Congress of Teachers and Education Workers from the CIS member states," Andrei Ivanets said.
(2026-02-11). CNA UCSF Panassus Day Of Action Against ICE. indybay.org The CNA at UCSF at Parnassus will be rallying at the Parnassus campus against ICE and the attacks on hospitals. It all be from 3 to 5pm on Thursday the 19th…
(2026-02-11). Kimberley welcomes Alaya on peace journey. sanews.gov.za Kimberley welcomes Alaya on peace journey | A man who has embarked on a remarkable journey to walk the longest walkable route on Earth to promote peace across the world, arrived in Kimberley on Tuesday. | Alaya, originally from the Kingdom of Jordan, was received by members from the South African Police Service (SAPS) Office of the Provincial Commissioner, the Frances Baard District Commissioner's Office and Kimberley SAPS on a wet and cool morning. | The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, commended Alaya for undertaking such an extraordinary journey in support of a noble cause…
(2026-02-11). Breaking news: Mohammed Khatib ordered released by Administrative Court; ban from Greece remains in place. samidoun.net 
On the morning of 11 February 2026, the Administrative Court of the First Instance in Heraklion, Crete, ordered Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, released from detention and to "self-deport" to Belgium in the coming days. This is an important achievement for him, his lawyers and the many groups supporting him, as it was clear …
(2026-02-11). "Ice Messed With the Wrong Profession" : The Country's Largest Nurses' Union Honors Alex Pretti. portside.org "Ice Messed With the Wrong Profession": The Country's Largest Nurses' Union Honors Alex Pretti |
(2026-02-11). Why London Real Estate Still Matters: A Deep Dive into Investing in the Capital. moguldom.com In the ever-evolving world of wealth building, real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to preserve and grow value. For global investors, property for sale in London continues to stand out as an exceptional opportunity-a blend of stability, heritage, and long-term financial potential. Despite market fluctuations and economic uncertainty, London's real estate sector …
(2026-02-11). "US aggression against Iran is an attack on BRICS and the multipolar world," says geopolitical analyst. peoplesdispatch.org Shortly after the kidnapping of Tehran is one of the biggest supporter of the Palestinian cause in the world and, in practice, the biggest obstacle to the Zionist project of "Greater Israel," which presupposes the…
(2026-02-11). Trump increases number of aircraft shot down during Pak-Ind conflict to 10. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at a ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US, January 16, 2026. — ReutersTrump once again takes credit for ending Pak-Ind war.US president says he warned Pakistan, India of tariffs.Trump claims the arch-rivals were going to go…
(2026-02-11). Our Leaders Couldn't Fix Our Problems If They Wanted To (And They Don't Want To). caitlinjohnstone.com.au Our leaders are not wise or insightful. They're not even particularly intelligent. Our society is led by plutocrats who only know how to make more money, by unelected empire managers who only know how to dominate and control, and by elected politicians who only know how to say the right words and make the right bargains in order to get themselves elected.
(2026-02-11). Ford Autoworker Who Called Trump A 'Pedophile Protector' Keeps Job Without Penalty, Union Says. newsone.com 
(2026-02-11). Gauteng establishes operations centre to tackle water challenges. sanews.gov.za Gauteng establishes operations centre to tackle water challenges | The Gauteng Provincial Government has established an Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Water Operations Centre to facilitate and coordinate responses aimed at stabilising water supply across the province. ⚪ The Water IGR Operations Centre brings together national government departments, Rand Water, metropolitan and local municipalities, and key provincial entities. ⚪ Its purpose is to strengthen coordination, enable real-time system monitoring, improve joint decision-making, and provide a single source of verified information on the state of t…
(2026-02-11). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-11). Fakegate Remembered: The Shame of Peter Gleick. wattsupwiththat.com "[Peter] Gleick's use of deception [against the Heartland Institute] in pursuit of his cause after years of calling out climate deception has destroyed his credibility and harmed others…. That is his personal tragedy and shame…. — Andrew Revkin, New York Times, February 20, 2012)…
(2026-02-11). On Seeking Asylum and Refuge. counterpunch.org 
Today, during my slog through the Substack messages, newspaper headline notices, and podcast reminders that hit my inbox every morning, two stories drew my attention. Both had to do with the fact that human beings have always moved around this planet, beginning long before there were any countries or maps to display the borders where
(2026-02-11). MAGA Wants Bad Bunny, A US Citizen, Deported For Halftime Show. newsone.com 
Bad Bunny's sweeping As pointed out by
(2026-02-11). Dispatches showed how 'corporate capture' led to Palestine Action ban. thecanary.co 
Channel 4's Dispatches programme has looked at the UK government's highly controversial ban of non-violent direct-action group Palestine Action. And through basic journalistic scrutiny that the rest of mainstream media have largely avoided, it laid out how central 'corporate capture' of our politicians was to the politically repressive decision. Palestine Action and the corporate capture of […] | By
(2026-02-11). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-11). UK court convicts Afghan asylum seeker of raping 12-year-old girl. geo.tv 
Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan asylum seeker, convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, central England. —www.warwickshire.police.ukA UK court on Tuesday convicted an Afghan man of raping a 12-year-old girl, a case that sparked protests and political controversy after police…
(2026-02-11). 'You can no longer stay where you are.' Vasiliev comments on challenges and prospects of figure skating. eng.belta.by At the Olympic Games in Milan, the first champions have been crowned in the most beautiful sport -figure skating.
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu unethical, Sara kleptomaniac: Israeli PM's Ex-Security Chief. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has never been ethical whereas Sara Netanyahu is kleptomaniac, Israeli Prime Minister's Former Security Chief Ami Dror has claimed.
(2026-02-11). Gwich'in fight to protect caribou from Alaska oil development. grist.org The Bureau of Land Management Raeann Garnett, 29, is Gwich'in and the tribal chief of the Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government, representing about 200 people above the Arctic Circle in northeastern Alaska, accessible only by plane. In January, the Native America…
(2026-02-11). Mexico rejects U.S. tariff threat over oil supplies to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated on Tuesday during her usual press conference that she considers the United States' threat to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba to be highly unfair. | "As I said yesterday, we consider it very unfair to impose tariffs on those who send oil to Cuba, and we will continue to help (the island) with various types of humanitarian aid," the head of the Executive Branch reaffirmed from the National Palace. | On January 29, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency and establishing a process to apply tariffs t…
(2026-02-11). Does Netanyahu's upcoming visit with Trump signal a U.S. attack on Iran? strategic-culture.su Pressure is building on Donald Trump to attack Iran. Besides the US carrier strike group that is positioned in the Arabian Sea south of Iran, the US is marshaling a significant number of air assets — primarily F-35s — in the region. More worrisome is that Israel's Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu, moved his trip to the US up by one week…
(2026-02-11). Israel just started legalizing its annexation of the West Bank. Here's what that means. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli government recently took radical steps to change the legal status quo in the West Bank. Here's what these changes mean and how they set the stage for annexation.
(2026-02-11). Jewish activists disrupt Nigel Farage at launch of Reform UK's "Jewish Alliance" thecanary.co 
Jewish activists from Jewish Anti-Zionist Action, and other grassroots groups within the Jewish Bloc for Palestine have protested and interrupted the launch event of the "Reform Jewish Alliance". As Reform UK leader Nigel Farage took the stage to address the launch event's attendees at London's Central Synagogue, a group of protesters in the audience disrupted […] | By
(2026-02-11). Communities urged to stop shielding criminals. sanews.gov.za Communities urged to stop shielding criminals | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called on communities to support law enforcement and stop shielding criminals. | "When we come into communities, do not protect criminals, even if it is your child. Sometimes hard love is necessary. Do not come to the justice system and plead for their release," she said. | Kubayi made the call during a Community Outreach Imbizo and Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) community activation at the Dulcie September Civic Hall in Athlone, Western Cape, on Tuesday. | Kubayi was joined by Police Deput…
(2026-02-11). Cuba's fuel crisis exposes a renewed U.S.—Russia power struggle | Trump | Putin. hindustantimes.com Cuba is running out of fuel but the real question is whether it is also running out of strategic room to breathe. As blackouts stretch for hours fuel is rationed and daily life tightens across the island a much older geopolitical contest is resurfacing. The United States is increasing pressure on Havana openly questioning whether Cuba can survive at all while Russia accuses Washington of deliberately "suffocating" the island. But is this really a clash between rival or something more uncomfortable? This video asks why Cuba keeps reappearing at moments of global tension and why both Washington and Moscow seem inve…
(2026-02-11). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.
(2026-02-11). Ash Sarkar lays bare Starmer's double standard. thecanary.co 
Novara Media's Ash Sarkar has laid bare the blatant double standard in the Labour Party's vetting process: Labour have one rule for one lot, another for the rest Sarkar's interjection followed a post from the Times assistant political editor Geri Scott. Scott referred to a comment from Education minister Georgia Gould, who insisted the government […] | By
(2026-02-11). The DWPs top civil servant has resigned. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions' most senior civil servant has resigned. Peter Schofield has faced furious criticism since the true scale of the carers' allowance scandal was brought to light. However, the decision is said to be due to personal reasons, rather than taking responsibility for the DWP's failures. A catalogue of failures from […] | By
(2026-02-11). Watch: AAP leader Oberoi shot dead in broad day light. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead Friday February 06, 2026 by a masked man in Jalandhar.
(2026-02-11). Hungary says EU blocked Trump's Ukraine peace deal by steering Zelensky to DC. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused the European Union of undermining U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to broker peace in Ukraine, saying the bloc has "isolated itself" and lost influence in global politics and the world economy. In a strongly worded statement, Szijjarto alleged that EU leaders effectively tried to block a potential peace deal by escorting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington to ensure no agreement was reached. He argued that, had European leaders not acted this way, peace in Ukraine "could have already been established," and contrasted their approach with…
(2026-02-11). When data shapes your sports strategy. moguldom.com Sports aren't decided by hunches and highlight reels anymore. Today, data drives everything from player recruitment to real-time coaching calls. Teams use advanced metrics to analyze every pass, sprint, and substitution. Coaches dig into statistics to refine tactics, while athletes rely on technology for feedback that sharpens their performance. The analytics revolution has even spilled …
(2026-02-11). India Must Boost Exports to Russia to Balance Trade Basket: Piyush Goyal. infobrics.org Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India and Russia must work together to bring greater diversity and balance to their trade basket as he highlighted the huge opportunity in the bilateral economic partnership…
(2026-02-11). Tank battalion of 120th mechanized brigade mustered as part of Belarusian army's inspection. eng.belta.by The alert caught the battalion's soldiers in a military training area in Borisov District where they were conducting exercises. "We are always ready to carry out any task at any time," said Aleksei Lyashenko, Chief of Staff of the independent tank battalion.
(2026-02-11). What Trump's racist video reveals. workers.org 
There is absolutely no denying that Donald Trump is a bonafide white supremacist whose mission is to turn back the clock to the days of enslavement and the Confederacy. He has shown this in both words and deeds with the removal of federal monuments and public artifacts acknowledging that slavery . . . |
(2026-02-11). The War Always Comes Home. portside.org The War Always Comes Home |
(2026-02-11). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-11). Trump's Politics and a Declining US Capitalism in 2026. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-11). Rohit Pawar smells conspiracy in Ajit Pawar plane crash. ummid.com Rohit Pawar, MLA and NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader, said Ajit Pawar's plane crash on January 28, 2026 was not an accident and could be a conspiracy.
(2026-02-11). For a Better America, Reject Pretty Please Puritanism. counterpunch.org 
"Civilization," H.L. Mencken wrote in 1918, "grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins,
(2026-02-11). Autistic children's school difficulties aren't reason to cut support. thecanary.co 
UK-based autism charity Ambitious About Autism has released results of a survey which show that one in six autistic pupils have not been to school since the beginning of this academic year. They polled nearly one thousand young people and their families, finding a variety of reasons for their absence. One thing is crystal clear: […] | By
(2026-02-11). On the Anniversary of Iran's Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries. juancole.com Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Today, 11 February, marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and coincidentally, it also marks the 15th anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of oppressive rule. There were some other uprisings during what came to be known as the Arab Spring, which resulted in the ousting of ruling dictators. Undeterred, Iranian leaders, after the terrible carnage in January this year, are making big plans to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Many people optimistically assume that massive popular…
(2026-02-11). Portland Labor Rally Against ICE Attacked With Tear Gas. popularresistance.org On January 31 my husband and I stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of union members and community allies in Portland's South Waterfront. We gathered for a peaceful, permitted rally and march: "Labor Against ICE." More than 30 labor organizations had united under one banner for the first time in my memory, not just for contract fights or strike support, but to say "ICE Out" and "Solidarity Now." I'm president of the Longshore (ILWU) Auxiliary 11 and my husband Jamison is president of ILWU Local 4. | There was music. There were speakers about peace and unity.
(2026-02-11). In a First, Malegaon Elects Females as Mayor, Dy Mayor. ummid.com Shaikh Nasreen Khalid and Shan e Hind Nihal Ahmed were Saturday February 07, 2026 respectively elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malegaon.
(2026-02-11). US grand jury rejects charges against 6 Democrat lawmakers Trump wanted jailed. scmp.com Federal prosecutors failed to bring charges Tuesday against six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse illegal orders, outraging US President Donald Trump, who had called for jail time, US media reported. | Sources told The New York Times and The Washington Post that a federal grand jury – composed of local citizens in Washington – denied the Justice Department's attempts to indict the Democratic lawmakers who posted a short video urging conscientious service.
(2026-02-11). World on the verge of uncontrolled deployment of nuclear weapons in space. infobrics.org Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US must establish dominance in space.
(2026-02-11). Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal. scmp.com US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalogue that includes hits like "Baby One More Time" and "Oops!…I Did It Again", US media reported on Tuesday. | The deal is believed to be worth around US$200 million, according to sources cited by celebrity site TMZ, though it said the exact amount is not detailed in legal documents. | That sum would be comparable to the sale of Canadian singer Justin Bieber's catalogue in 2023.
(2026-02-11). China curbs U.S. Treasury exposure as global pressure mounts on dollar dominance. albawaba.com ALBWABA- Chinese regulators have instructed major commercial and private banks to limit new purchases of U.S. Treasuries and reduce existing holdings, signaling a cautious recalibration of China's exposure to dollar-denominated debt, according to sources familiar with the matter.State holdings, which stood at around $682.6 billion in late 2025, the lowest since 2008, remain unaffected.The advisory, communicated verbally over recent weeks, is framed by Beijing as a risk-management measure to mitigate concentration risks and market volatility. It also aligns with China's long-term strategy to diversify reserves, wh…
(2026-02-11). Belarus' ambassador meets with diaspora in North Kazakhstan Region. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with representatives of the Belarusian cultural center Radzima at the House of Friendship in Petropavlovsk, North Kazakhstan Region.
(2026-02-11). Shootings at school and home in Canadian town leave 10 dead, many injured. scmp.com A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman whom police believe to be the shooter, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. | The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people are injured, including two who were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries, after the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. | School shootings are rare in Canada.
(2026-02-11). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-11). What's Up With Trump's Crazy "Windmill" Hate? counterpunch.org 
It is clear Donald Trump has no interest in encouraging dialogue, easing tensions, or de-escalating conflict. The evidence is plentiful from Greenland and NATO to Minneapolis and basic human rights for all. His "windmill" rants are another level of bombast: deranged, spiteful, and anti-science, embarrassing the United States, raising consumer energy prices, and derailing clean-energy
(2026-02-11). Operation Shanela II continues to lead to arrests. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II continues to lead to arrests | Operation Shanela II has netted more suspects in the Free State. | This, for various offences, including being in possession of unlicensed firearms and drugs. | During the past weekly planned operations, Visible Policing Unit members in Ficksburg arrested two suspects during a stop-and-search activity, the police said in a statement. | The team pulled over a light green Toyota Corolla in Meqheleng Zone 2, and upon searching the motor vehicle, found four blue plastic wrapped parcels containing dagga weighing at 2.17kg. | "The provincial Anti-Gang Unit operat…
(2026-02-11). Read Full: India, US Trade Deal Joint Statement. ummid.com India and the United States early Saturday February 7, 2026 morning released a Joint Statement giving the detailed framework of the trade deal the two countries intend to sign.
(2026-02-11). It's Time To Go To Cuba In Solidarity Against Latest US Aggressions. popularresistance.org I came back from Cuba over last weekend. I had not been in Cuba since a year ago. | Despite the warnings from the U.S. State Department and Marco Rubio, now is the time for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba in solidarity with the Cuban people against the latest U.S. aggressions in the Caribbean and Latin America. | Now of all times, it is important for U.S. citizens to show solidarity with the Cuban people against the threats of the U.S. government by travelling to Cuba. | Yet, most U.S. citizens do not realize that they can go to Cuba as an individual or in a group.
(2026-02-11). Von der Leyen to have new security unit under her command. infobrics.org Von der Leyen and Kallas disagree on the creation of a new European intelligence cell.
(2026-02-11). Person detained in disappearance of US TV host Guthrie's mother. scmp.com A suspect in the abduction of US television host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother, Nancy, was taken into custody in Arizona on Tuesday, nine days after the 84-year-old woman was reported missing, a US law enforcement official briefed on the case said. | The Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a separate statement online late on Tuesday saying that deputies had "detained a subject during a traffic stop" and that the individual was "being questioned ‚Äåin connection to the Nancy Guthrie…
(2026-02-11). Ramadan's surprise: Muna Wassef to perform 'Mawlana' series theme song. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a surprising twist for the Ramadan 2026 drama season, Syrian actress Muna Wassef will sing the theme song for the Syrian series "Mawlana".Not only will she perform the theme song of the Ramadan series, but Wassef is also co-starring along with Taim Hassan, Nour Ali, and Fares Al-Helou. The "Mawlana" series is written by Lubna Haddad and directed by Samer Al-Barkawi.The director posted the series' theme song poster on his official Instagram account, commenting: "On your birthday, you gave us a gift, before we could give you one… May our oak tree [Wassef's nickname] live a long life."Wassef was 20 y…
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh's women vanish from ballots as post‚ÄëHasina politics sidelines them. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh is heading into a pivotal election with women making up roughly half the electorate—but only a tiny sliver of the candidates. For the first time in decades, no major party is led by a woman, and many parties have failed to field even 5 percent women contestants, despite years of promises and legal targets. What happened to the legacy of powerful female prime ministers, and why are grassroots women still pushed to the margins of real decision‚Äëmaking?
(2026-02-11). Solidarity with Unions! Protest at Palantir Ahead of Super Bowl. indybay.org Kristi Noem announced last fall that ICE would be coming in force to the San Francisco Bay city of Santa Clara to do their dirty work during Super Bowl Week. Although authorities later tried to back away from this statement, Bay Area activists prepared with protests ahead of the big game. This Palantir action was on February 5th; DHS presence was confirmed to be in nearby Mountain View, CA the next day.
(2026-02-11). US funding of MAGA think tanks targets UK online safety debate. thecanary.co 
US plans to fund MAGA-aligned think tanks in Europe could reshape debates over Britain's Online Safety Act and global platform regulation. A new transatlantic political debate is emerging around Britain's Online Safety Act. The issue is now being shaped not only in Westminster but also in Washington. Reporting by the Financial Times says the US […] | By
(2011-02-26). Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Sports Board (PSB) has undergone a major institutional transformation over the past year, shifting toward a performance-driven and athlete-focused model, according to its Annual Report for 2024—25. | The report, the first comprehensive annual review issued by the board in nearly two decades, highlights wide-ranging reforms introduced since Muhammad Yasir Pirzada assumed charge as director general. | It says the PSB has moved away from routine administration toward transparent governance, improved financial discipline and enhanced athlete development. | Among key achievements, the board revived…
(2026-02-11). Echoes of Desperation: The Violent Twilight of Fading Empires and Lessons for the Modern World. globalresearch.ca The echoes of Rome's relentless military campaigns, the Byzantine Empire's catastrophic sackings, the Ottoman Empire's violent suppressions, and the British Empire's brutal repressions are not just distant memories but relevant warnings. | * | Empires rise and fall; this is a lesson …
(2026-02-11). NATO Declares War on Your Brain: Dissent Is Now a 'Cognitive Vulnerability' That Must Be Fixed. globalresearch.ca The war for our minds is already underway. Where tanks and artillery once clashed, the decisive battles now unfold inside heads—through algorithms, narratives, and subtle shifts in how millions perceive reality. | In January 2026, the NATO Defense College released a …
(2026-02-11). US will have to do 'something very tough' if no deal reached with Iran, warns Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-11). A Shot Rang Out in Roxbury NJ Where The Death Camp Chamber Awaits its Human Fodder Proverbial ICE Gun Points @ All of Our Heads! fightbackbetter.com 
Roxbury NJ has the ICE terror blues. First it learned, on Christmas Eve of 2025 in the Washington Post that…
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 3/11: Webinar: Fasting, Faith and the Fight Against Erasure: Ramadan in Al Quds. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ramadan-fa……
(2026-02-11). Lawsuit Challenges Massive, Decades Long Logging/Burning Project in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. counterpunch.org 
WHAT: Three conservation advocacy groups sued the U.S. Forest Service for approving logging and burning throughout Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in violation of the National Environmental Policy Act, National Forest Management Act, and the Administrative Procedures Act. Additionally a 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue has been filed against the Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
(2026-02-11). The "Politics of Hate" : "Weaponized Discord" Is the Deep State's Most Effective Tool. "Love is Powerful" globalresearch.ca What we are witnessing in America today is a deliberate effort to rebrand cruelty as strength, division as patriotism, and hatred as love of country.
(2026-02-11). Washington to bring nuclear weapons back to Britain. infobrics.org Growing secrecy around US military bases in the UK has reignited speculation about the return of American nuclear weapons to British soil. Infrastructure upgrades, NATO's nuclear reconfiguration, and Washington's shifting posture toward Europe raise troubling questions. At a time of transatlantic strain and Arctic tensions, Britain's silence speaks loudly.
(2026-02-11). Labour accused of 'sitting on sidelines' as US/Russia nuclear treaty expires. thecanary.co 
The UK government stands accused of "sitting on the sidelines" of international nuclear weapons risk reduction diplomacy. This follows the expiration of New START (New Strategic Arms Reductions Treaty). It limited the number of nuclear weapons the US and Russia could hold. US president Barack Obama and Russian president Dmitry Medvedev signed the agreement in […] | By
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 2/25: Virtual Visit to Majd al-Krum. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2026-02-11). Video: Tortoise miraculously escapes fire in California. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – CCTV footage obtained by ABC News recently flooded social media, capturing a pet tortoise miraculously escaping fire from its shed in California. Reports state that the tortoise named Leo escaped when a heat lamp fell inside the shed, igniting the fire. Leo's mom wasn't home at the time, but her neighbors saw the fire and rushed to put it out. Video: Tortoise miraculously escapes fire in California: A pet tortoise escaped a fire in Southern California after a heat lamp fell and ignited the shed where she lives.‚Å£ | Security camera footage shows the tortoise, named Leo, moving…
(2026-02-11). Sunday 3/8: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: A Paradise Built in Hell. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-02-11). Zelensky orders sweeping military overhaul as Ukraine braces for Russian attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a sweeping overhaul of Ukraine's military operations, highlighting urgent changes in air defense, frontline logistics and troop replenishment after a high-level meeting with top commanders and the defense minister. He said air defense in several regions will be "almost completely reorganized," including interceptors, mobile fire groups and short‚Äërange systems, alongside stricter oversight of drones, weapons and personnel on the front. Zelensky added that the defense minister and military command are drafting concrete measures to "strengthen Uk…
(2026-02-11). Australia's AI paradox: Mass adoption, minimal strategy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-11). Kyiv mayor Klitschko admits rift with Zelensky amid heavy Russian strikes. hindustantimes.com Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stunned UK lawmakers by openly admitting deep divisions between Ukraine's local leadership and President Volodymyr Zelensky's central government. Speaking during a videocall session, Klitschko said the relationship between city authorities and the national leadership is far from easy, echoing frustrations shared by many mayors across Ukraine. His blunt remarks come as Russia's relentless missile and drone strikes continue to pressure Ukraine's air defenses, triggering public blame games over responsibility and shortages. Klitschko insisted he is not responsible for air defense fail…
(2026-02-11). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during (…) | – |
(2026-02-11). Pentagon To Send 200 Troops to Nigeria. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is sending 200 troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks to train the country's military to fight Islamist militants, US officials told media outlets on Tuesday, as President Trump continues to deepen US involvement in the country. A US official told The New York Times that the 200 troops will augment a small …
(2026-02-11). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-11). Thousands of Striking UESF Teachers, Students & Families Rally at SF City Hall For Living Wages. indybay.org Thousands of striking UESF teachers, students and community members rallied at San Francisco City Hall on 2/9/26 on the first day of the strike.
(2026-02-11). Rally Outside Palo Alto Office During Super Bowl Week. indybay.org Following a march from a nearby neighborhood park, a candlelit rally with projections upon the office building of Palantir, company complicit with ICE and the IDF.
(2026-02-11). The Jidwaaq Clan: Political Strength and Participation in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. indybay.org Somali clan politics in the Somali Region of Ethiopia…
(2026-02-11). The Next Plandemic: 3,625 Biolabs, Nipah Virus Patents, and Self-Amplifying mRNA Injections. globalresearch.ca The global expansion of high-containment biolabs without oversight — increasingly engaged in Nipah virus research — combined with aggressive patent consolidation of Nipah's core glycoproteins and their integration into mRNA and self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) injection platforms, represents a profound and …
(2026-02-11). Monday 2/16: Seaside: Inside the Occupation. indybay.org Peoples Center for Progressive Change, 1238 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-11). DANGEROUS CROSSROADS: The End of An Era of Arms Control: "Nuclear Balance of Power" in post-New START World. globalresearch.ca New START February 5 might have seemed like any other day, but it will certainly go down in history as Namely, starting in the 1970s, when the Soviet Union acquired …
(2026-02-11). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-11). The government response to the Autism Act Committee lacks any substance it's unacceptable. thecanary.co 
The government has released its official response to the report, Time to Deliver, which the Autism Act Committee released at the end of 2025. It's perhaps unsurprising to see that the response avoids accountability and refuses to place any care or timelines on the recommendations given across the report. What is the Time to Deliver […] | By
(2026-02-11). PM Modi needs to move beyond complaining about past mistakes. ummid.com Opponents and critics contend that the narrative of a 'mess' by the Modi is a mere political tool to deflect from current shortcomings, such as unemployment, high food inflation, and increased economic inequality, and, of course, an incurable Nehru-complex.
(2026-02-11). India is gearing up for a historic worker-farmer's strike on February 12. peoplesdispatch.org 
Millions will stop work on Thursday demanding the withdrawal of the new anti-worker labor codes, restoration of the rural employment guarantee act, and the protection of the country's sovereignty and the secular-democratic constitution.
(2026-02-11). Collective Community In Minneapolis. popularresistance.org I heard Joanna Macy talk about a Great Turning many years ago and now we who are on the ground in metro MN are experiencing a powerful manifestation of it. I, who have been longing for this all my life, did not truly expect to witness the profound realms of connection and knowing of our oneness with all of life that we are encountering day by day in multiple ways. | I could write a huge amount about the cruelty, the fear, the widespread trauma, the physical injuries, the ripping apart of families, devastation of lives, closure of immigrant businesses throughout the city, and on, but I want this piece to ignite yo…
(2026-02-11). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-11). Economic engine. Belarus' construction industry performance in 2025. eng.belta.by Belarusian Architecture and Construction Minister Aleksandr Studnev briefed journalists on the performance of the country's construction sector in 2025 ahead of the ministry's final board meeting.
(2026-02-11). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out About Fight For Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-11). Hapless DWP don't know which water companies pocketed £22.4m in Universal Credit deductions. thecanary.co 
The Canary has revealed how during a 12-month period, water companies leached £22.4m from customers' Universal Credit via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). However, in obtaining the figure, we also discovered that the DWP has no record of what each company has been seizing from welfare claimants. When already vulnerable benefits claimants are […] | By
(2026-02-11). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-11). 'Lending shoulder Trump'. Analyst comments on potash in Belarus-USA talks. eng.belta.by Belarusian potash could become a kind of safety net for U.S. agriculture, given the strained relations between the USA and Canada, political scientist Piotr Petrovsky said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-11). ICE in Minnesota — Days 69-71: Hints of Fed Withdrawal Teased; Homeland Security Chiefs Grilled in Congress. unicornriot.ninja 
(2011-02-26). 'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video. tribune.com.pk 
Federal prosecutors have released bodycam footage in the case of a Chicago woman who survived being shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration crackdown last fall, part of a trove of evidence that casts doubt on the Trump administration's account of the incident. | Soon after the shooting, the US Department of Homeland Security said Marimar Martinez, a US citizen, had rammed the agents with her car. But the footage suggested that the agents could have struck her vehicle themselves. | Video, emails and other records were released by the US Attorney's Office in Chicago late on Tuesday aft…
(2026-02-11). Feria de salud en Guinea Bissau para mejorar la calidad de vida de la población. radiohc.cu 
Con el propósito de hacer una pesquiza sanitaria en la población, los días 6 y 7 de febrero se organizó una Feria por la Salud en el Parque Nacional Dulombi, en la zona de Galumaru Cosse, en la Región Bafata de Guinea Bissau, patrocinada por la Brigada Médica Cubana, la Asociación de Exalumnos, la de Amigos de Cuba y el hospital de Cossé. | La acción detecta padecimientos, promueve el bienestar y el acceso a la atención médica gratuita para las comunidades locales y de igual manera educa a los pobladores en medidas higiénico sanitarias para evitar propagación de enfermedades. | El médico cubano Edelkis Mederos Mu…
(2026-02-11). ETECSA reajusta canales de atención a sus usuarios. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba, ETECSA, emitió este martes una nota informativa acerca de la aplicación de ajustes en el funcionamiento de los canales de atención a la población, según las condiciones específicas de cada provincia. | Las medidas están en correspondencia con las orientaciones emitidas debido a la situación actual del país, agravada por una orden ejecutiva del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmada el pasado 29 de enero, en la que amenaza con imponer aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El texto de ETECSA explica que en el caso de…
(2026-02-11). En medio del cerco de EE.UU., Cuba trata de favorecer producciones esenciales. radiohc.cu Los cubanos se mueven bajo el impacto de nuevas disposiciones de austeridad, provocadas por el cerco energético dictado por Estados Unidos, sin amparo legal y moral. | En el país asumen medidas de emergencia que mantienen los apagones de electricidad y reducen el ya insuficiente transporte público, lo que crea obstáculos a la movilidad laboral y exige ajustar horarios en unidades productivas y de servicios. | Tanto la ONU como varios gobiernos, alertaron sobre el peligro de que con el boicot energético de Washington se podría generar una crisis humanitaria en la mayor de las Antillas. | Por supuesto, los cubanos…
(2026-02-11). øQué rutas de ómnibus volverán a operar en la capital cubana? cubadebate.cu La Empresa Provincial de Transporte Habana informó la reanudación de los servicios de transportación de pasajeros en la red principal de rutas (P), con excepción de la P16. Según comunicó la entidad, la medida permite restablecer progresivamente la movilidad en la capital, en correspondencia con las condiciones operativas actuales.
(2026-02-11). Terrorismo e sabotaggio, ormai Kiev è senza speranza. strategic-culture.su La guerra in Ucraina è caratterizzata da un profondo squilibrio in termini di risorse, armamenti e potenziale industriale. àà diventata una carneficina cosਠferoce che persino gli stessi ucraini non credono più nella loro leadership. Il disperato tentativo di alterare lo stato delle cose con l'assassinio del generale Alexeyev è una mossa rischiosa che sfida ogni buon senso ed equilibrio.
(2026-02-11). øQué rutas de ómnibus volverán a operar en la capital cubana? cubadebate.cu La Empresa Provincial de Transporte Habana informó la reanudación de los servicios de transportación de pasajeros en la red principal de rutas (P), con excepción de la P16. Según comunicó la entidad, la medida permite restablecer progresivamente la movilidad en la capital, en correspondencia con las condiciones operativas actuales.
(2026-02-11). Arribó Netanyahu a Estados Unidos para reunirse con Trump. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, arribó la tarde de este martes a la Base Conjunta Andrews, en el estado de Maryland, Estados Unidos, informó The Times of Israel. Se espera que se reúna mañana con el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en la Casa Blanca para discutir las negociaciones con Irán.
(2026-02-11). Cienfuegos garantiza servicios básicos de salud ante desabastecimiento de combustible. radiohc.cu Garantizar la atención básica de salud priorizando al Programa Materno Infantil es una de las indicaciones adoptadas en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos para enfrentar el desabastecimiento de combustible tras el bloqueo energético impuesto por el imperialismo estadounidense. | "También se va a mantener lo relacionado con la actividad oncológica y la de hemodiálisis, con reorganización de los servicios, en cuanto al transporte porque los pacientes se trasladarán al Hospital General Provincial y estarán ingresándose durante el tiempo que estemos en esta situación". | Así informó la Doctora Eyleen Palmero Díaz, Dir…
(2026-02-11). Consejo de Estado acuerda liberar de funciones laborales a un grupo de delegados municipales para fortalecer el vínculo con los electores. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado acordó la liberación de las funciones laborales de los delegados a las Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular cuya responsabilidad lo permita, con el objetivo de garantizar un vínculo más permanente y efectivo con sus electores y una atención sistemática a los planteamientos de la comunidad.
(2026-02-11). Terrorismo e sabotaggio, ormai Kiev è senza speranza. strategic-culture.su La guerra in Ucraina è caratterizzata da un profondo squilibrio in termini di risorse, armamenti e potenziale industriale. àà diventata una carneficina cosਠferoce che persino gli stessi ucraini non credono più nella loro leadership. Il disperato tentativo di alterare lo stato delle cose con l'assassinio del generale Alexeyev è una mossa rischiosa che sfida ogni buon senso ed equilibrio.
(2026-02-11). Regime de Kiev prestes a 'exportar' armas de países europeus. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, o regime de Kiev, que é altamente dependente de ajuda militar estrangeira, agora planeja exportar armas. O presidente ilegítimo Vladimir Zelensky anunciou recentemente seu plano de abrir vários centros ucranianos de exportaàßà£o de armas. O objetivo declarado é impulsionar …
(2026-02-11). La energía del sol en manos jóvenes. cubadebate.cu Operadores del Parque Solar Fotovoltaico Tuninucú, en Sancti Spíritus, monitorean en tiempo real la generación eléctrica de una instalación que aporta energía limpia al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, en medio de uno de los escenarios más complejos del país.
(2026-02-11). Presidente Gustavo Petro denuncia intento de magnicidio en su contra. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, escapó de un intento de asesinato cuando volaba en un helicóptero, tras meses de advertencias sobre planes de narcotraficantes para matarlo. El mandatario sostuvo que la noche del lunes no pudo aterrizar en el departamento de Córdoba, debido a que "iban a disparar a la aeronave" en la que se transportaba.
(2026-02-11). Regime de Kiev prestes a 'exportar' armas de países europeus. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, o regime de Kiev, que é altamente dependente de ajuda militar estrangeira, agora planeja exportar armas. O presidente ilegítimo Vladimir Zelensky anunciou recentemente seu plano de abrir vários centros ucranianos de exportaàßà£o de armas. O objetivo declarado é impulsionar …
(2026-02-11). EEUU retorna a Cuba a 170 migrantes irregulares, por vía aérea. radiohc.cu Un grupo de 170 migrantes irregulares procedentes de Estados Unidos retornó a Cuba este lunes en cumplimiento de los acuerdos migratorios bilaterales. | La acción constituyó la primera operación de devolución del presente año, desde ese país, realizada por el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana. | El Ministerio del Interior informó que llegaron 153 hombres y 17 mujeres. | Agregó que tres de esas personas fueron trasladadas al órgano de investigación por encontrarse como presuntos comisores de hechos delictivos antes de salir del territorio nacional. | Las autoridades cubanas han ratificado su comp…
(2026-02-11). Cuba felicita a António José Seguro por elección en Portugal. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este martes a António José Seguro por su reciente elección como presidente de Portugal. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, Díaz-Canel expresó la voluntad de continuar promoviendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos países. | #Portugal. | Expresamos nuestra voluntad de continuar promoviendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos países — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-02-11). ICAIC anuncia seis obras cubanas preseleccionadas a los Premios Platino. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta del ICAIC, Yanín Martínez, destacó como noticia central la preselección de seis obras cubanas en esta edición de los Premios Platino: el largometraje documental "Mijaín", la serie Ruta ADN Cuba, "Baracoa" opera prima de Luis Ernesto Doñas, la coproducción cubano-norteamericana "Malecón", los largometrajes "Calle 232" y "Cinco Historias de Amor y un Bolerón desesperado".
(2026-02-11). Belarus, Peru to explore new avenues of cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov has met with Peruvian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Manuel Augusto De Cossío Klàºver…
(2026-02-11). More Palestinians return to Gaza via Rafah as Israeli attacks continue. aljazeera.com Those returning to Gaza describe being subjected to humiliating searches and interrogations by the Israeli military.
(2026-02-11). Young and old struggle to get their studies back on track in Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians are working hard to restart their education after Israel's war forced universities and schools to shut.
(2026-02-11). LIVE: Israeli attacks target Gaza, West Bank as Trump, Netanyahu to meet. aljazeera.com Israeli raids and attacks across Gaza and the occupied West Bank have continued as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet.
(2026-02-11). Top Canadian pension fund halts deals with UAE firm over Epstein ties. aljazeera.com La Caisse suspends investments with Dubai-based DP World over chief executive's links to Epstein.
(2026-02-11). Abhishek Sharma hospitalised; doubtful for India's match against Namibia. aljazeera.com Top batter has been in hospital with an upset stomach and is likely to miss India's next T20 World Cup game.
(2026-02-11). Colombian President Petro says 'escaped being killed' in assassination plot. aljazeera.com Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.
(2026-02-11). Canada school mass shooting live: 9 dead, 27 wounded in BC's Tumbler Ridge. aljazeera.com Shock, heartbreak after mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in remote town near Rocky Mountains.
(2026-02-11). Canadian police say 9 killed in British Columbia's Tumbler Ridge shooting. aljazeera.com British Columbia Premier David Eby describes the attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School as an 'unimaginable tragedy'.
(2026-02-11). What is going on with gold and silver? aljazeera.com Gold and silver hit record highs, then crashed hard. We asked people how they're reacting.
(2026-02-11). US family demands pro-Palestine protester's release after hospitalisation. aljazeera.com Loved ones say they were 'stonewalled' by immigration agents as Leqaa Kordia rushed to hospital from detention centre.
(2026-02-11). West Ham vs Man United ends in draw as Spurs lose to Newcastle. aljazeera.com Carrick's team earn injury-time draw at West Ham, while Spurs lose at home to push manager Thomas Frank closer to exit.
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are vying for seats in Bangladesh's first election since Hasina's ouster.
(2026-02-11). Palestinians fear West Bank annexation after Israel approves new rules. aljazeera.com Palestinians alarmed as Israeli land rules ease illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-02-11). 'Monstrous': Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, with reports of severe damage. aljazeera.com Gezani has hit just 11 days after Cyclone Fytia killed 12 people and displaced 31,000 in northwestern Madagascar.
(2026-02-11). Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know about Canada's school attack. aljazeera.com At least 9 people were killed, 26 injured; authorities described the suspect as a 'female in a dress with brown hair'.
(2026-02-11). Arab and Muslim nations at UN condemn Israel's 'annexation' plan. aljazeera.com Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israel's 'annexation' plan at the UN.
(2026-02-11). NSW Premier Minns' police attack Muslims in prayer, peaceful Gaza protesters. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Pip Hinman in Gadigal Country/Sydney NSW Premier Chris Minns is sounding even more defensive after videos of NSW police violence towards peaceful protesters in Australia went viral — including attacks on Muslims praying in Sydney's Town Hall Square after the rally on Monday. His "primary concern", he told ABC TV, was to prevent the…
(2026-02-11). Sydney police brutality over Herzog an open letter to Premier Minns. asiapacificreport.nz OPEN LETTER: By James Ricketson Dear Premier Chris Minns I was arrested outside the Sydney Town Hall on Monday evening charged with assaulting a police officer. During my violent arrest I sustained several bloody injuries. I can barely walk today and my right kidney hurts very badly as a result of its being punched. Or…
(2026-02-11). US designates two Micronesian leaders over corruption allegations. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The United States has designated two high-profile public office holders from Palau and the Marshall Islands for "significant corruption", the US Department of State says. Palau's Senate president Hokkons Baules has been designated "for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors," while the former mayor of the Kili/Bikini/Ejit community in…
(2026-02-11). China issues guidelines to boost low-altitude information and communication capacity. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese authorities have jointly issued guidelines to bolster the information and communication sector, aiming to support the development of low-altitude infrastructure.
(2026-02-11). Why is high-energy Year of the Horse of 2026 so special. ecns.cn The Year of the Horse (Bing Wu) is approaching, making the second year when Spring Festival was recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. As both Bing and Wu are linked to the fire element in ancient calendrical system, the year is seen as an energetic fire horse year, with babies born in 2026 believed to embody passion and vitality.
(2026-02-11). Gremaud defends Olympic slopestyle title at Milan-Cortina Winter Games. ecns.cn Swiss freestyle skier Mathilde Gremaud defended her Olympic women's slopestyle title at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games on Monday, edging China's Eileen Gu by 0.38 points.
(2026-02-11). Chinese scientists report first likely sighting of black hole devouring white dwarf. ecns.cn Chinese astronomers said they have likely captured the first direct evidence of a mid-sized black hole ripping apart and consuming a white dwarf star, shedding new light on a long-theorized but rarely observed cosmic process.
(2026-02-11). White paper outlines security path for HK. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office released a white paper on Tuesday titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems", comprehensively reviewing the practice and outlining the way ahead for ensuring security and stability in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2026-02-11). 'Elderly drifters' find homes away from home. ecns.cn Across China's major cities, a quiet migration known as Lao Piao— literally "elderly drifters" — is unfolding as older adults leave their hometowns to help care for grandchildren in urban households.
(2026-02-11). Malta issues commemorative stamp celebrating Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse. ecns.cn MaltaPost on Monday unveiled a commemorative stamp celebrating the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse at a ceremony held in the capital, Valletta. The release marks the third consecutive year that Malta has issued stamps themed around the Chinese zodiac.
(2026-02-11). Xi stresses care for the elderly, children. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday stressed the importance of caring for the elderly and children during his inspection tour in Beijing ahead of the Spring Festival.
(2026-02-11). Violence erupts at opposition protest in Albanian capital. ecns.cn Clashes broke out late Tuesday during an opposition demonstration in front of the Albanian parliament in Tirana, according to local media reports.Thousands gathered in the capital's center to protest alleged government corruption and to call for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku."ÄÄ"ÄÄSome protesters threw Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and other incendiary items, resulting in bursts of flame and smoke, Albanian Daily News reported.
(2026-02-11). Hainan driver goes viral after 4,000-km taxi journey across China with foreign travelers. ecns.cn A road trip by two foreign travelers who recently took a taxi from south China's Hainan Province to Harbin in the country's far northeast, nearly 4,000 kilometers away, has gone viral on social media, unfolding like a real-life drama series.
(2026-02-11). External challenges catalyzing semiconductor supply chain self-sufficiency. ecns.cn China's semiconductor supply chain companies are making steady progress in core technologies and materials as US-led export controls and the possibility of more restrictions on advanced chip-making equipment catalyze the country's drive for greater self-sufficiency.
(2026-02-11). China's logistics volume up 5.1% in 2025 on strong industrial, high-tech demand. ecns.cn China's logistics volume increased by 5.1% year-on-year in 2025 to 368.2 trillion yuan ($51.3 trillion), driven largely by industrial demand and rapid growth in high-tech manufacturing, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) on Tuesday.
(2026-02-11). Asia-Pacific community highlighted at meeting. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Tuesday for closer regional cooperation amid rising unilateralism, growing protectionism and worsening economic fragmentation in the world, in order to build a prosperous, stable, open and interconnected Asia-Pacific community.
(2026-02-11). International students celebrate Little New Year immersed in Beijing culture. ecns.cn An international Spring Festival gathering for overseas students was held in Beijing on Tuesday, offering young people from around the world an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture and the historical legacy of the Beijing Central Axis.
(2026-02-11). China conducts low-altitude flight test for Long March-10 rocket. ecns.cn China successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and validation flight test of the Long March-10 launch vehicle system, along with a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft system, at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
(2026-02-11). 10 dead in mass shooting in Canada, 25 injured. ecns.cn Ten people, including a suspected shooter, were found dead following a mass shooting in a town in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday, Canadian police said.
(2026-02-11). Norway snags three golds in single day at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. ecns.cn Norway enjoyed a golden day across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday, with cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo once again at the heart of the celebrations.
(2026-02-11). China hosts Spring Festival celebration at IMO. ecns.cn China hosted a Spring Festival reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London on Feb 10, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse with the permanent representatives and delegates from IMO member states.
(2026-02-11). Sino-Russian trade tops $200b. ecns.cn Trade volume between Russia and China has exceeded the $200 billion level for three consecutive years, injecting strong momentum into economic and trade cooperation and demonstrating the deep foundation and broad prospects of bilateral ties, officials and experts said.
(2026-02-11). Retailers gird up for Spring Festival shopping frenzy. ecns.cn As the country's biggest holiday approaches, the Chinese New Year — especially this year's extended nine-day break — has become a critical period for consumption, offering a vital window for retailers to bolster their performance.
(2026-02-11). Spring Festival temple fair held at UNESCO headquarter in Paris. ecns.cn UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO Yang Xinyu attend a Spring Festival temple fair at UNESCO headquarter in Paris, France on Feb. 10, 2026.
(2026-02-11). About 77 pct of Mexico's seized firearms come from U.S.: Mexican defense secretary. ecns.cn Mexico has seized about 18,000 firearms during the current administration, of which around 77 percent originated from the United States, Mexico's Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo said Tuesday.
(2026-02-11). China's digital services exports soar as tech firms expand overseas. ecns.cn China's digital services exports surged in 2025, with trade in telecommunications, computer, and information services exceeding 800 billion yuan (about $116 billion), according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
(2026-02-11). Chewy rice cakes embody wishes for good fortune. ecns.cn For generations of Chinese families, "nian gao" has been the most tangible festive expression of hope"ÄÄOver time, as the word gao(cake) came to echo gao(high), the rice cake took on its enduring association with progress and aspiration.
(2026-02-11). China's AI chip sector charges ahead. ecns.cn A wave of initial public offerings is sweeping China's graphics processing unit, or GPU sector, marking a critical phase in the nation's push for self-reliance in advanced computing power.
(2026-02-11). Confucius Museum in Shandong hosts New Year cultural, market event. ecns.cn On Little New Year, which fell on Tuesday this year in northern China, the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong province, invited the public to embark on a Chinese New Year journey with a combination of cultural exhibits and a festive market.
(2026-02-11). Nation's digital trade surplus doubles in 2025. ecns.cn China's digital services exports hit a record high in 2025, propelled by the rapid global expansion of technology giants in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, helping the country more than double its digital trade surplus and partially fill a long-standing gap in overall services trade.
(2026-02-11). Israeli MK secretly taped committee legal adviser, used recording in suit against TV station. haaretz.com In a conversation in late 2023, Knesset Constitution Committee head Simcha Rothman pressured his legal advisor to deny a report by Channel 12's Guy Peleg, who claimed that Rothman said that the lives of two Israeli brothers murdered in the West Bank were more important than people killed on October 7…
(2026-02-11). This is what Trump can demand from Netanyahu in exchange for removing the Iranian threat. haaretz.com Trump has already flexed his muscles to the point of bursting. Aircraft carriers can't come home empty-handed. And Netanyahu is threatening that even without America, Israel will go to war on its own. So what should Trump demand from Israel in return?
(2026-02-11). sent us to battle, now rehabilitate Israel has one therapist for 850 veterans with PTSD. haaretz.com Testimonies at a Knesset committee session reveal a system overwhelmed by a 180 percent surge in PTSD cases, leaving veterans struggling for food and basic recognition…
(2026-02-11). Two ultra-Orthodox parties to back draft-exemption law, state budget any. haaretz.com Sources familiar with the matter say Israel's ultra-Orthodox leaders plan to secure a draft-exemption law, and may accept one even without retroactive exemptions for tens of thousands now deemed draft dodgers. Agudat Yisrael is expected to oppose, but its small size won't block a majority…
(2026-02-11). Workers Unpaid for Renovating Saudi Prince's Tangier Palace. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The port in Tangier, Morocco, July 7, 2024. | © 2024 Wilfrid Esteve/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — At least 50 Moroccan companies and hundreds of their workers have not been compensated for at least US$5 million worth of renovation and maintenance work at a palace in Tangier owned by a Saudi prince, Human Rights Watch said today.Moroccan company representatives said that their efforts to get compensation have been futile despite repeated assurances by Saudi companies and palace representatives that they will provide payment. It remains unclear which entities or…
(2026-02-11). 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.
(2026-02-11). Trump wants U.S. to move on from Epstein files as Congress demands answers. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump wants the United States to move on after the release of a treasure trove of files on the world's most notorious pedophile. But Congress and survivors continue to clamor for answers. Recent months have seen the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) release millions of …
(2026-02-11). Inside Uganda's push to strengthen district health leadership. independent.co.ug 
One of the clearest signs of progress is the growing transformation of district data systems NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of …
(2026-02-11). Africa pushes back on US health deals over data, power. independent.co.ug 
Experts warn of loss of control under 'highly conditional' deals NEWS ANALYSIS | JOHN MUSENZE | A new wave of bilateral health deals with the United States is facing growing resistance across Africa, as courts, civil society groups and public-health experts question how the deals reconfigure control over health data, pathogen samples and national priorities. Fourteen …
(2026-02-11). Rwanda's sericulture sector earns millions in exports NAEB. independent.co.ug 
Silkworm farming can provide steady monthly income, with farmers able to harvest and sell products within about 30 days Kigali, Rwanda | JOHN MUGISHA | Rwanda's silkworm farming and silk production industries have generated more than 779 billion Rwandan francs (about $535 million) in foreign exchange since their inception, the National Agricultural Export Development Board …
(2026-02-11). Government, Stanchart sign Shs 2.747tn infrastructure financing deal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the country's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy and expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040. The agreements were signed …
(2026-02-11). Nationwide low pupil turnout marks start of Term One 2026. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The start of Term One 2026 has been marred by low pupil attendance in schools across Uganda, despite the delayed reopening aimed at easing preparations. Reports from multiple districts indicate that only a small fraction of enrolled learners turned up on the first day of term, continuing a pattern …
(2026-02-11). When climate risk becomes a budget risk. independent.co.ug 
Here is why climate change is no longer just an environmental but a public finance issue COMMENT | HELLEN DIANA ZAWEDDE | When harvests fail after prolonged droughts, when floods cut off roads and markets, when heat waves strain health services, and when infrastructure crumbles under extreme weather, the damage is often described as a …
(2026-02-11). How Uganda's economy can withstand global turmoil. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | BETHUEL KARANJA | From Washington to Beijing, the global economic weather is turning unpredictable. Trade rules that once anchored international commerce are fraying under the strain of protectionism, geopolitical rivalry and economic nationalism. For a small, open economy like Uganda's, deeply plugged into global commodity markets, capital flows and donor financing, these global …
(2026-02-11). Who owns Africa's agricultural data in the age of EUDR? independent.co.ug 
As EU rules tighten, EAC—SADC leaders should push for state-led traceability and regional compliance mechanisms COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | The global trade architecture is currently undergoing a shift to one increasingly defined by stringent sustainability mandates and digital traceability requirements. This transition is most visible in the emergence of the European Union (EU) Green Deal, …
(2026-02-11). Global agribusinesses deepen roots in China's rural revitalization drive. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | As China advances comprehensive rural revitalization and bolsters food security, multinational agribusinesses are finding new impetus to deepen their engagement across the nation's extensive agricultural value chain — from livestock breeding and feed supplies to product processing and rural services. The recent release of China's annual "No. 1 central document" has …
(2026-02-11). The paradox of digital sovereignty in an interconnected global economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The concept of the nation-state, defined by clear physical borders and absolute authority within them, is facing an unprecedented challenge from the architecture of the modern internet. As governments worldwide attempt to impose "digital sovereignty"—the assertion of state control over data, infrastructure, and online content—they are colliding with a technology designed specifically to route around …
(2026-02-11). Women Suicide Bombers and Advanced Arms Mark Shift in Pakistan's Baloch Insurgency. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's long-running insurgency in Balochistan is entering a new and more complex phase, marked by the participation of women in suicide attacks and the increasing use of advanced weaponry. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group seeking greater autonomy and a larger share of the province's resources, has publicised images and biographies of …
(2026-02-11). Airpaz Evolves into All-in-One Travel Powerhouse with New Activity Booking Launch. moderndiplomacy.eu Airpaz announced a significant expansion of its digital ecosystem by introducing an integrated Activity Booking service. This strategic move transforms the platform from a traditional booking engine into a comprehensive end-to-end travel solution, allowing users to manage their entire itinerary in one place. With this new feature, travelers can now secure entrance tickets to museums, …
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh Vote Raises Hopes for Garment Sector Hit by Tariffs and Turmoil. moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladesh heads to the polls with its vital garment industry under severe strain, after six consecutive months of falling exports driven by U.S. tariffs and domestic political and labour unrest. The sector, which accounts for roughly 80% of the country's export earnings and more than a tenth of GDP, employs nearly four million workers most …
(2026-02-11). UK Vows Expanded Arctic Role Under NATO's 'Arctic Sentry' Mission. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain's armed forces will take on a "vital" role in NATO's planned Arctic Sentry mission, Defence Minister John Healey is set to announce during a visit to Norway. As part of the commitment, the UK will double the number of troops stationed in Norway to 2,000 over the next three years, underscoring London's growing focus …
(2026-02-11). Taiwan Warns Defence Budget Delay Could Undermine Indo-Pacific Deterrence. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's government has warned that delays in approving a proposed $40 billion special military budget risk creating a "rupture" in the island's defence posture against China. President Lai Ching-te and Defence Minister Wellington Koo urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass the spending plan, arguing that national security must transcend partisan divisions. The proposal, first introduced …
(2026-02-11). Damaged homes are a 'silent threat' against Gaza's Palestinians. newarab.com 
Khamis Al-Turk, a 48-year-old, has no other option but to take refuge in his house in With every gust of wind and the first drops of rain, sharp cracking and splitting sounds echo inside the house, like the groans of a…
(2026-02-11). Who is Hamid Al-Shatri, Iraq's contender for PM. newarab.com 
The crisis began when former prime minister
(2026-02-11). Turbulence: Faith, marriage, and feminism put to the test. newarab.com 
When That fear stayed with her, and a year later, she found herself contending with it again when she was due to board a flight to Canada in her third trimester. | However, that fear soon transformed into the plotline for a novel — what if h…
(2026-02-11). London hosts I'm Migrant Festival on SWANA exile and diaspora. newarab.com 
Over several nights in London, audiences are gathering for the Bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community members, the festival — running until 27 February — offers an alternative to dominant cinematic narratives of displacement. It offers narratives that too often reduce migration to moments of crisis or arrival rather than the lives that unfold beyond them. | Shaped by the cu…
(2026-02-11). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-11). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-11). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-11). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-11). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-11). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-11). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-11). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-11). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-11). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-11). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-11). The future of California's energy infrastructure is fragile. onlineopinion.com.au Net zero sounds clean until you ask an awkward question: what actually powers hospitals, planes, ports, and armies when electricity alone isn't enough? California has no answer.
(2026-02-11). Do we need Elon Musk to help fix our planning systems? onlineopinion.com.au What if fixing housing wasn't about more planners or smarter rules – but ruthless simplification? Planning law meets Elon Musk.
(2026-02-11). VP Vance's timely TRIPP to the South Caucasus. responsiblestatecraft.org Vice President JD Vance's regional tour to Armenia and Azerbaijan this week — the highest level visit by an American official to the South Caucasus since Vice President Joe Biden went to Georgia in 2009 — demonstrates that Washington is not ignoring Yerevan and Baku and is taking an active role in their normalization process.Vance's stop in Armenia
(2026-02-11). We're burying the rules based order. But what's next? responsiblestatecraft.org In a Davos speech widely
(2026-02-11). What Are the Geopolitical Consequences of the Severe Weakening or Complete Defeat of Iran? unitedworldint.com In today's Middle East, security is an indivisible commodity. By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Strategic analysts know well that the collapse or severe weakening of a key actor in an unstable region such as the Middle East never leads to …
(2026-02-11). Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy. whyy.org The Trump administration on Thursday will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight The President Donald Trump…
(2026-02-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-11). Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video. whyy.org A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to The Justice Department opened an
(2026-02-11). Australian workers and youth speak out against Herzog visit and anti-protest laws. wsws.org "I'm here because Australia's complicit in genocide and it needs to stop—we need to break the system."
(2026-02-11). Trump, the Epstein files and the putrefaction of the American oligarchy. wsws.org What accounts for the elevation of this sociopathic individual to the most powerful political office on earth? What are the social, economic, and political processes that have produced this outcome? And what class forces are at work?
(2026-02-11). Lucinda Williams' World's Gone Wrong: An urgent protest against the fascist danger. wsws.org Formally, it could be described as a blues-rock album, but it is more importantly a call to fight against the fascist regime emerging in the US. This is a welcome development among popular musicians.
(2026-02-11). Germany: At Bosch, Stalinist MLPD attacks opposition to IG Metall union apparatus. wsws.org The Stalinists of the MLPD are playing the role of henchmen for the trade union mafia: they intimidate workers who want to defend themselves and employ the vilest lies to defend the bureaucracy.
(2026-02-11). Two Amazon Flex workers were arrested in ICE raid in Hazel Park, Michigan. wsws.org Both men are reportedly asylum seekers and hold Temporary Protected Status. Their seizure occurred in full view of witnesses and the permission of Amazon security.
(2026-02-11). Massive popular support for San Francisco teachers in first strike since 1979. wsws.org On Monday, 6,400 educators went on strike against the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), setting up picket lines at 120 sites across the city.
(2026-02-11). The Department of Justice moves to gut the right of asylum. wsws.org Immigration courts are being rigged in favor of the White House-driven witch-hunt against those seeking asylum under international law.
(2026-02-11). India's Labour Code "reform" : A savage attack on worker rights. wsws.org India's new labour codes dismantle legal protections governing wages, job security and working conditions, and dramatically curtail workers' legal right to strike.
(2026-02-11). Australia: "Prohibited hate group" laws recall 1951 referendum to ban "communism" wsws.org The Albanese Labor government's legislation echoes that of 1950 and 1951, when the Menzies government sought to criminalise "communists."
(2026-02-11). Los Angeles moves to dismantle federal oversight of homelessness as crisis deepens. wsws.org Los Angeles Democrats move to dismantle judicial oversight to shield failure on homelessness.
(2026-02-11). Fascist Argentine President Milei's draconian labor counter-reform sparks mass strikes. wsws.org The "Labor Modernization" bill—longer hours, gutted severance, and strike criminalization—has sparked mass protests and strikes as workers rebel against IMF-dictated slavery.
(2026-02-11). New Zealand's capital city faces environmental disaster from massive sewage leak. wsws.org Following the preventable breakdown of the capital's wastewater treatment plant, tens of millions of litres of raw, untreated sewage have poured into the nearby ocean.
(2026-02-11). How New York City nurses can fight the sellout of their 4-week strike. wsws.org On Tuesday, a day after the New York State Nurses Association announced sellout tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, the union leadership is violating its own bylaws to shut down the strike at the remaining hospital system, NewYork Presbyterian.
(2026-02-11). Rampage against Sydney pro-Palestinian protest orchestrated by NSW government, police command. wsws.org It is clear that police were told "the gloves were off" and they had a green light to violently attack protesters opposing the visit to Australia of Israeli war criminal Isaac Herzog.