(2026-02-26). Gaza does not need new overlords. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. plan for Gaza is the final stage of Israel's genocide. Bombs and bulldozers obliterated Gaza's landscape, and now skyscrapers and data centers aim to dismantle its social fabric and capacity to resist.
(2026-02-26). How the Gaza genocide is transforming Israel's military relations with Europe. mondoweiss.net 
Israel once sold itself as the "most moral" army in the world to promote its arms and expertise to the West. Now, after October 7, the country is embracing its image as a garrison state to rebrand its weapons and worldview — and Europe is buying it.
(2026-02-26). Review: A grain of Sand is an elegy for Gaza's lost children. thecanary.co 
The stage lights lift to reveal a young child from Gaza, aloof and tricksy, swallowed by darkness. Theatregoers have assembled at Arcola theatre to see A Grain of Sand — a stand-out one-woman play delivering a bird-eye view of children's experience of genocide. First commissioned by the London Palestine film festival in 2024, the play […] | By
(2026-02-26). Surviving genocide: The story of resistance and solidarity of the Rohingya people. links.org.au 
Noor Sadeque talks about the daily lives and prospects for Rohingya refugees, who experienced genocide and suffer from war and exile, as well as the importance of understanding mutual experiences and international solidarity.
(2026-02-26). Biblical Writ and Christian Zionism: Mike Huckabee, Tucker Carlson and Israel. dissidentvoice.org It was good of Mike Huckabee, US ambassador to Israel, to come clean with the witchery and superstition that marks the Bible. When a text advocating genocide, ethnic cleansing and dubious real estate advice in the name of a vengeful Sky God becomes foreign policy and the sentiment of an office holder, foreheads should crease …
(2026-02-26). Tommy Robinson's mate incites violence against Muslims. thecanary.co 
Considering the moral panic whipped up by the media at every mention of Palestinian resistance — 'intifada', which means shaking off chains — or anti-genocide protest, there's a strange silence at the moment. Daniel Thomas is a close mate and sometime bodyguard of fascist Tommy Robinson. Robinson is on the run at the moment, so […] | By
(2026-02-26). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-26). Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza City Kill Two Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least two Palestinians, as Israeli attacks continue across Gaza in violation of the US-backed ceasefire deal. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli warplanes targeted civilians in Gaza City's northeastern Tuffah neighborhood. On top of the two Palestinians who were killed, dozens more were injured. …
(2026-02-26). Pakistan highlights children's vulnerability. tribune.com.pk 
Highlighting that children living under foreign occupation are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses and violence, Pakistan on Wednesday called for intensifying efforts to strengthen child protection by addressing root causes of conflicts and resolving them through peaceful means. | "In Occupied Palestinian Territory — both in Gaza and the West Bank — countless children have been killed or scarred for life," Pakistani delegate Zulfiqar Ali said in his remarks to the UN Security Council meeting held under Arria-Formula format named after a former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, Diego Arriva.
(2026-02-26). "Flagrant War Crime" : Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers. democracynow.org 
It's been almost one year since Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers in a brutal two-hour massacre on a vehicle convoy in southern Gaza. Israeli soldiers had attempted to cover it up by burying the bodies in a shallow mass grave, and crushing the rescue vehicles with heavy machinery, but a new investigation by Forensic Architecture and Earshot has recreated a minute-by-minute accounting of what took place. Director of Earshot Lawrence Abu Hamdan, who analyzed audio from video evidence alongside witness accounts, calls the Israeli response to the attack an "obstruction of justice…
(2026-02-26). 17,000 Unaccompanied Orphans in Gaza, in World's Biggest Orphan Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Earlier this month, Jonathan Crickx, the State of Palestine Chief of Communication for UNICEF (the UN International Children's Emergency Fund), These 17,000 children are alone and on their own.
(2026-02-26). Wall of Carnage Gazans, Olive Trees and Mosques. counterpunch.org 
In the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, where I live, during Israel's destruction of the Gaza Strip, a Democratic Party activist hung a flag of the state of Israel across the way from the only grocery store in town ⚪ so that almost every member of the community would see it.
(2026-02-26). Familia de un funcionario de la ONU demanda al Gobierno de Trump por sanciones de EE.‚ÄØUU. tras críticas a Israel. cubadebate.cu Demanda contra la administración Trump afirma que las sanciones el año pasado contra Francesca Albanese por sus críticas a las políticas de Israel durante la guerra con Hamás en Gaza violan la Primera Enmienda.
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: Ethnic Cleansing of the West Bank: It's Even Worse than You Think. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2026…
(2026-02-26). Araghchi Urges US 'Seriousness' as Third Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Begins. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's foreign minister met his Omani counterpart as part of renewed diplomatic efforts over nuclear negotiations with Washington. The third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States commenced on Wednesday evening with a meeting between Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Badr Albusaidi. Discussions focused on Iran's positions regarding nuclear issues and the …
(2026-02-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Lessons From Iraq to Stop a War Against Iran. covertactionmagazine.com Is the U.S. government preparing to go to war with Iran? Leading up to talks set to happen towards the end of the week in Geneva, the Trump administration has also threatened Iran with war…
(2026-02-26). US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat. geo.tv 
US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. — ReutersUS military buildup has raised fears of regional conflict.Khamenei faces internal pressure due to economy, protests.Iran has indicated it could make concessions.GENEVA: Iran and the US hold the latest…
(2026-02-26). US aircraft carrier nears Middle East as Geneva talks end without Iran breakthrough. al-monitor.com Washington's flagship aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is in transit across the Mediterranean as US and Iranian negotiators wrapped up a third round of talks in Geneva.
(2026-02-26). USS Ford on fire, split in half: Khamenei broadcasts 'ship-sinking' ultimatum after Trump 'warns'. hindustantimes.com As USS Gerald R. Ford sails east and U.S. tankers land in Israel, Iran has broadcasted a chilling AI simulation of an American carrier being torn apart at sea. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that a "weapon that can send a warship to the bottom" is more dangerous than the ship itself. The video comes amid the largest U.S. regional buildup in years — and just days before fresh U.S.—Iran talks in Geneva. With carriers closing in and missiles showcased on screen, is this deterrence, or a signal of looming confrontation?>
(2026-02-26). On Iran, Trump messaging is mixed. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump appears to be leaning toward strikes on Iran, but his administration is sending contradictory signals, alternating between threats and a willingness to talk ⚪ and muddying its justification for intervention.Opposition Democrats are meanwhile questioning the Republican president's objectives, demanding that Congress be consulted before Trump takes the country to war.
(2026-02-26). White House envoys disappointed after morning talks with Iranians, Axios reports. al-monitor.com Feb 26 (Reuters) – White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were disappointed by what they heard from Iranians in morning negotiations Thursday in Geneva, Axios reported. (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; Editing by Doina Chiacu)…
(2026-02-26). U.S. and Iran Prepare for Critical Nuclear Talks in Geneva. globalresearch.ca The world is watching closely as U.S. and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Geneva this Thursday for what could be a decisive round of nuclear negotiations. Senior U.S. officials confirm that the Trump administration expects to receive a detailed …
(2026-02-26). Vance warns Iran to take US threats seriously. tribune.com.pk 1724219889-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(32)1724219889-0.jpg)
US Vice President JD Vance told Iran Wednesday to take Washington's threats of military action "seriously," a day after President Donald Trump appeared to build the case for war in his State of the Union address. | As US forces mass in the Middle East, Trump claimed in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that Iran was seeking to develop missiles that can strike the United States. | Trump also accused the Islamic republic, whose negotiators will meet US officials in Geneva on Thursday, of having "sinister nuclear ambitions" and working to rebuild a nuclear program that was targeted by US strikes last year. | Vanc…
(2026-02-26). Files show Epstein boasting of hunting Black people — including children. thecanary.co 
Documents in the latest Epstein files released show the serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein boasting of hunting Black people. One email, published with a corrupted or disguised date, like many of Epstein's emails, is titled "snipe hunt is over, moon crickets in field bag". Epstein then clarifies that "Guess what? They're n*****s". Reportedly, only 2% of […] | By
(2026-02-26). Met police apologise for "serious breach" in Mandelson-Epstein investigation. thecanary.co 
The Metropolitan police has already managed a major bungle of the Mandelson-Epstein investigation. Apparently, they revealed to the disgraced ex-peer's lawyers that the tip-off he was a flight risk came from Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker for the House of Commons. Only, the story gets even more bloody ridiculous than that. The Met documents passed to […] | By
(2026-02-26). Bill Gates apologizes to staff over Epstein ties: I did nothing illicit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates admitted that he had two affairs and apologized to his Foundation staff for having ties with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire insisted that he didn't partake in Epstein's disturbing crimes. However, Bill Gates acknowledged the fact that he had an affair with two Russian women, whom Epstein found later. Gates added in the recording obtained by the WSJ, "I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made," and "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing…
(2026-02-26). EE.UU: Hillary Clinton acusa a los republicanos de encubrir a Trump por su aparición en los archivos de Epstein. cubadebate.cu Hillary Clinton ha acusado este jueves a los republicanos de la comisión de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de encubrir al presidente Donald Trump por su aparición en los archivos del delincuente sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-26). From Caracas Arrest to DC Spotlight: The Traces of Enrique Márquez's Conspiracy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan far-right opposition politician Enrique Márquez has once again made his way into the spotlight; not because he had performed a magnanimous or noble action for Venezuela, but because his presence was displayed at the Capitol in Washington, DC, by Donald Trump during the State of the Union address (SOTU) given by the US ruler. | "We brought him here tonight so he can celebrate his freedom. Enrique, please have a good time. I'm glad you're back, Enrique," Trump said this Tuesday, February 24, as cameras focused on Márquez, according to reports from Telemundo. | Márquez was initially released on January 8,…
(2026-02-26). Venezuela Condemns Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister for Anti-Integrationist Rhetoric and Praise of US Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In an official statement this Wednesday, February 25, the Venezuelan government noted that the position expressed by Persad-Bissessar cont…
(2026-02-26). It's a Family Affair — Venezuela's Second Largest Newspaper Serves U.S. Empire. globalresearch.ca The plan now on the table is for Delcy Rodríguez to stabilize the country with U.S. backing and then call for general elections.
(2026-02-26). Attorney General and Ombudsperson of Venezuela Resign. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab and Ombudsuperson Alfredo Ruíz resigned from their positions and sent their letters of resignation to the National Assembly. | Both senior officials had been appointed by the Venezuelan National Assembly in October 2024. On that occasion, Tarek William Saab was reappointed, as he had been in that position since 2017. | Lawyer Larry Daniel Davoe Márquez, who is the head of the National Council of Human Rights, was appointed as the acting attorney general. | Meanwhile, Tarek William Saab will be acting as the ombudsperson in charge until the National Assembly ma…
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Erdogan rejects opposition criticism. tribune.com.pk 
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday defended a directive introducing Ramazan-related activities in public schools, rejecting criticism from opponents who said the move undermined Turkey's secular principles. | Education Minister Yusuf Tekin issued a circular ordering schools from preschool to high school nationwide to organise religious activities during the Muslim holy month. | Critics say that has opened a fault-line in Turkey, a constitutionally secular state. They accuse the government of seeking to Islamise the education system and erode the separation of religion and state. | Erdogan told lawmake…
(2026-02-26). House To Vote on Iran War Powers Next Week as Trump Has US on Brink of a Major Conflict. news.antiwar.com Democrats in the House and Senate vowed on Thursday that they will hold a vote next week on War Powers Resolutions aimed at blocking President Trump from launching an attack on Iran without congressional authorization, as required by the US Constitution. Contact your representatives in the House and tell them to support H.Con.Res. 38 to prevent …
(2026-02-26). Pentagon Doesn't Know What to Do With $500 Bn. consortiumnews.com Trump is pushing for another $500 billion for the Pentagon as he moves the U.S. to the brink of war with Iran. But Pentagon officials are reportedly uncertain about where to put the money, "because the amount is so large."…
(2026-02-26). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-26). Nearly Blind Rohingya Refugee Found Dead After Being Stranded by Border Patrol. truthout.org The latest chapter in what one historian called "the ongoing horror story of American immigration enforcement" unfolded in Buffalo, New York this week after Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, was released from a county jail where he'd been held for a year. As Buffalo-based outlet the Investigative Post reported Wednesday, the nearly blind man was found dead on… |
(2026-02-26). "India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment—and beyond" : Modi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared unconditional support for Israel during a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian leader to speak before Israel's parliament."India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment, and beyond," Modi said, delivering a clear message of solidarity as he condemned terrorism "unequivocally" and emphasized shared democratic values and the joint fight against extremism.Modi's two-day state visit marks a significant step in the deepening strategic partnership between India and Israel. In his speech, he highlighted expanding coopera…
(2026-02-26). Report: Trump Advisors Want Israel To Attack Iran First To Provoke Iranian Retaliation Against US Assets. news.antiwar.com Senior advisors to President Trump would prefer if Israel attacks Iran to launch a war against the Islamic Republic rather than having the US lead the opening airstrikes, POLITICO reported on Thursday. The thinking is that if Israel starts the war and Iran retaliates against the US, the "politics" would be better for the administration, …
(2026-02-26). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-26). Behold Lincoln Heights' Moroccan Fried Sardine Taco. lataco.com Moroccan chef Majda Belaroui's take on tacos are the life force of Café Maghreb, a pop-up at Zizou.
(2026-02-26). Fascism and The Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-26). The War in Ukraine at Four. dissidentvoice.org It is old hat for those who know a bit about peace that it cannot be created by looking only at the various types of violence employed. The world's focus on the Ukrainian battlefield and its characteristic mixing up ceasefire with peace is misplaced. One has to ask: And why did they take to violence …
(2026-02-26). Volfovich describes BISR as leading think tank of Belarus. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research was set up precisely to participate in matters of ensuring national security and to develop progressive ideas that help neutralize risks, challenges, and threats in national security, Aleksandr Volfovich noted.
(2026-02-26). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-26). Regime Change at the Fed: From Big Bank Bailouts to Local Productivity. dissidentvoice.org On January 30, when former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump as the central bank's next chair, markets sold off and gold and silver plunged. Investors were positioned for a "dove," someone inclined to cut rates aggressively and keep money loose; and Warsh has a long-standing reputation as a "hawk." So wrote Michael …
(2026-02-26). Galatasaray survive Juve scare. tribune.com.pk 
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at 10-man Juventus on Wednesday, with two extra-time goals limiting the Turkish outfit to a 3-2 defeat. | Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz scored the goals which allowed Galatasaray to win a thrilling tie 7-5 on aggregate and set up a clash with either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the next round. | Galatasaray's previous appearance in the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition was in 2014 and they were fortunate to make it through on Wednesday, even with Juve having to play most of the n…
(2026-02-26). Beirut solidarity stand calls for freedom for Palestinian prisoners in occupation jails. samidoun.net 
On Thursday, 26 February 2026, Palestinian organizations in Lebanon organized a solidarity stand in support of Palestinian prisoners outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Beirut's Hamra district, with a strong participation of Palestinian refugees from the southern camps, including Ein el-Helweh and Mieh-Mieh. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network …
(2026-02-26). Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up. sanews.gov.za Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up | Traditional leaders are indispensable partners as government works to improve the economy and the lives of every South African man, woman and child. | "It is you who our people turn to in times of uncertainty and upheaval, and on whom they rely for guidance and wisdom that has been passed down through the ages and generations," said President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on Thursday. | He said the institution of traditional leadership forms the sturdy roots that hold the great tree of the…
(2026-02-26). Fighting Autocracy and Corruption. portside.org Fighting Autocracy and Corruption |
(2026-02-26). The Price of Perfect Nihilism. consortiumnews.com The price for Donald Trump's nihilism abroad is a government at home that fails to protect the rights of persons and respects no laws, writes Judge Andrew Napolitano. By Andrew P. Napolitano When President Donald Trump first announced that he had ordered…
(2026-02-26). Laura Loomer Calls Obamas 'Anti-White Racists.' Trump Shares Her Post. newsone.com 
(2026-02-26). Four killed as Cuban forces clash with American speedboat. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Cuba's Ministry of the Interior said border guard forces were involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire with a Florida-registered speedboat that allegedly entered the island's territorial waters early Tuesday, leaving four people dead and six injured.According to an official statement, coastal radar detected the vessel approaching within one nautical mile of the shore near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province. A Cuban patrol unit with five officers was dispatched to intercept and identify the boat.Authorities said the occupants of the speedboat opened fire as the patrol approached, wounding the Cuban un…
(2026-02-26). Condescending and harmful: An update on Australia's social media ban. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Israel Launches Multiple Attacks on Eastern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military has reported carrying out at least 8 strikes against eastern Lebanon today, centering on the area around Baalbek. Multiple buildings were hit in the area, according to reports, but casualties from the strikes, if any, have yet to be confirmed. The IDF claimed the sites belonged to Hezbollah's "elite Radwan Force" and …
(2026-02-26). Modi says India stands firmly with Israel during Jerusalem visit. geo.tv 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem February 25, 2026. — ReutersModi expresses condolences for victims of Hamas's…
(2026-02-26). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-26). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-26). Surgeon General Nominee Gives Evasive Answers During Confirmation Hearing. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | Casey Means, Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, finally had her confirmation hearings on Wednesday after they were delayed due to her pregnancy. |
(2026-02-26). Muslims and Christians Share The Fasting Month in 2026. ummid.com The Islamic month of Ramadan and Christianity's 40-day period of fasting called Lent, stated on 18 February this year.
(2026-02-26). Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo. sanews.gov.za Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo | Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, says the 2026 Budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline. | The Deputy Minister participated in…
(2026-02-26). Texas Republicans John Cornyn And Ken Paxton In A Beef Rivaling Kendrick And Drake Over US Senate Seat. newsone.com 
Source: | The Republican Party seems to be getting a bit stressed over the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, as the Trump administration and the MAGA brand become
(2026-02-26). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-26). Wednesday 3/25: Webinar: Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/humanizingpalestine2025…
(2026-02-26). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-26). Nadiya Hussain exposes racist and sexist TV industry as 'broken'. thecanary.co 
Nadiya Hussain has labelled the TV industry as "broken" in an interview with the Guardian, where she exposed the racist and sexist system, which she explains is paying Black and Brown women less than their white counterparts. Nadiya Hussain speaks out on gaslighting Nadiya rose to fame in 2015 when she was crowned champion of […] | By
(2026-02-26). India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, Canada appears to be improving its relationship with India after tensions reached a low point under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ? | India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit…
(2026-02-26). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-26). Pakistan women register their highest-ever ODI total. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan women were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of a 362-run target in the second ODI as South Africa gained a 2-0 lead in the series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday night. Pakistan registered their highest ever ODI total surpassing the previous 335-3 against Ireland women in 2022 in Lahore. | The third ODI of the series will take place on Sunday, 1 March at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. | Pakistan's spirited effort was led by fluent half-centuries from Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and skipper Fatima Sana. Syeda Aroob Shah and Diana Baig also chipped in with valuable contributi…
(2026-02-26). Video: Latin America and the Caribbean Under Threat. davidswanson.org By World BEYOND War, IPB, ICAP, February 26, 2026 In English: In Spanish:…
(2026-02-26). Trump's State of the Union Address: The Purest Ugliest Vaudeville. bylinetimes.com Trump was in his element delivering the annual "state of the union" address. Despite some relatively high notes of rhetoric, presumably written by his speechwriters, celebrating America's achievements in the 250th anniversary year of its establishment, as well as some genuinely moving moments, most of his speech was classic Trump, at his populist worst. | Acting the showman, Trump wheeled out a series of boasts about his alleged greatest hits, delivered cheap applause lines designed to hearten his base and rile his opponents, and repeatedly tried to bask in the glow of other people's accomplishments, to cover…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday next Saturday February 28th 10am. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-26). Beaten, Starved, Tortured: New CPJ Report on Abuse of Palestinian Journalists in Israeli Prisons. democracynow.org 
Testimony and evidence from 59 Palestinian journalists reveals "strikingly consistent" reports of beatings, sensory deprivation, sexual violence, starvation and medical neglect while detained, according to a review by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Most of them were held under Israel's so-called "administrative detention" policy and were never charged with any crime. The journalists lost an average of 52 pounds in Israeli prisons. "This report was one of the most difficult reports to work on, because you are listening to human beings who are describing inhuman conditions they had to face for months, and so…
(2026-02-26). Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable. sanews.gov.za Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable | The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the increase in social grant amounts announced by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. | All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. | The grant increases are as follows: | Old age grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | War veterans grant will increase from R2 335 to R2 420. | Disability grant will go up from R2 315 to R2 400. | Foster care grant rises from R1 250 to R1 295. | Care dep…
(2026-02-26). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied For Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-26). Ishaq Dar departs for Jeddah to attend OIC Executive Committee meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to attend the Open-Ended Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee in Jeddah, scheduled from February 26 to 28, according to a Foreign Office post on X. | According to…
(2026-02-26). Karnataka Cabinet Unveils Major Infrastructure Boost Across Sectors. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka Cabinet has embarked on an extensive infrastructure development spree, announcing comprehensive plans across multiple sectors including health, education, and agriculture. The initiatives underscore the government's commitment to bolstering public service delivery to meet growing demands.
(2026-02-26). Selected Articles: Pentagon: From Botched 'Hypersonic' Flaunts to U.S. Aircraft Carriers Drowning in Sewage. globalresearch.ca 
By The United States military
(2026-02-26). India stands with Israel with full conviction: PM Modi address Israel's Knesset, condemns terrorism. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Israel, underscoring the depth of bilateral ties, a shared zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and technology. | During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset and said that the partnership between India and Israel is historic, important, and very strong, especially during uncertain global times. He also stressed the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ? | PM Modi expressed sympathy for the victims of the October 7 attacks, when Hamas at…
(2026-02-26). French court finds Iranian national guilty of glorifying terrorism. al-monitor.com PARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) – A French court on Thursday convicted an Iranian national of glorifying terrorism in social media posts.* The court sentenced Mahdieh Esfandiari, a student living in the city of Lyon, to four years in prison. Three years of the sentence were suspended. * Esfandiari was ordered to leave France. Her lawyer described the ruling as "severe" and said she would appeal. * Esfandiari arrested last year for social media posts that praised Palestinian Islamist group Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel.
(2026-02-26). ChatGPT an accomplice in murder? South Korean case raises questions. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). Daily Memo: Terrified Mother Is Deported With Two Young Daughters Within Hours and Kavanaugh Stops Continue. lataco.com Today immigration agents were seen in the San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Downey, San Diego, and all over Ramona today where again they performed Kavanaugh stops and families in fear and with tears were detained and deported. We also have another death to report, ICE is going after some of our community responders in San Diego, and we went to California City's ICE detention center where we learned of Captain Healthcare and more.
(2026-02-26). African-American History: The U.S. Civil War (1861-65) and the General Strike. Reexamining Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois' Study. globalresearch.ca Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois published a pioneering study on the United States Civil War (1861-65), its conclusion and the rise and fall of the efforts to build a democratic society.
(2026-02-26). Iran crisis: How does Trump get out of the box which he himself has created? strategic-culture.su A series of failed policy decisions from Trump have led us to the Mexican standoff with Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A s…
(2026-02-26). KCET 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended One Last Time. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended once again the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-26). US drops charges against Chinese scientists for smuggling worms after diplomatic talks. scmp.com Beijing intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biological materials into the US, defence lawyers said. | The materials turned out to be mostly tiny, transparent worms — nothing dangerous — though US officials last year hailed the arrests as a victory for national security. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to "advance a malicious…
(2026-02-26). Year of the Belarusian Woman: what Belarusians expect from 2026. eng.belta.by How do Belarusian women feel about 2026 being declared the Year of the Belarusian Woman? Invited representatives from Belarusian ministries, organizations, and associations shared their thoughts in a new episode of BelTA's Nation Speaks project.
(2026-02-26). Educational Turmoil: Government Responds to NCERT Textbook Controversy. devdiscourse.com Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday endorsed the Supreme Court of India's decision to issue show cause notices to key officials from the Education Ministry and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The action comes in response to a controversial sub-chapter titled 'Corruption in the judiciary' found in a Class 8 Social Science textbook.
(2026-02-26). From the Ganges to the Volga — Brahmaputra to the Moskva, the Flow of Eternal Friendship. infobrics.org The way the Volga, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the Moskva are flowing, the friendship between India and Russia is timeless towards eternity…
(2026-02-26). Tariffs The Statistics of 1901 vs 2026 Would Require a 90% Levy. globalresearch.ca Tariffs — State of the Union Address, Trump again pushes the notion that the US used to have no federal income tax because tariff revenue was all that the government needed to sustain themselves. The federal budget in 1901 was …
(2026-02-26). Streaming Showdown: Warner Bros at the Crossroads. devdiscourse.com Warner Bros Discovery is under the spotlight as it faces a pivotal decision between competing acquisition offers from Netflix and Paramount Skydance. The entertainment giant's cable channel profits are rapidly declining, further complicating the situation.
(2026-02-26). A War With Iran Would Not Be a One-Off Event But a Disastrous Ongoing Rupture. progressivehub.net HANIEH JODAT | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-02-26). Sharon Graham under fire after asking government to beef-up military spending. thecanary.co 
Sharon Graham, the head of Unite Union, was to beef-up military defence spending. This hawkish stance has not gone unrecognised. Sending workers into the "meat grinder of war" Sharon Graham made demands for a meatier military budget during a rally outside Westminster on 25 February — effectively panhandling for the government. She gave Labour a […] | By
(2026-02-26). Four Years of War in Ukraine: Millions of Victims, While the Arms Industry Celebrates. globalresearch.ca Ukraine is bleeding, Russia is holding out, and Europe is paying the bill. After four years of war, one question forces itself upon us: do we continue the madness of conflict, or find the courage to seek peace? ; ⚪ To read …
(2026-02-26). US says Iran trying to rebuild nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz about combating fraud at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., US, February 25, 2026. — ReutersUS…
(2026-02-26). Salim Khan stable as treatment continues at Mumbai hospital. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan, father of superstar Salman Khan, is currently receiving treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. | At an event, while speaking to the media, Amir Khan gave certain updates about the status of Salim Khan's health. He said, "I went to meet Salim Sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon. Since he is in the ICU, I couldn't meet him personally, but sat with the family". | View this post on Instagram | He further revealed, "Alvira tells me every day that his health is improving. We are all praying that he returns home soon…
(2026-02-26). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-26). Elected officials, health experts urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases on public lands. indybay.org California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast.
(2026-02-26). Russia's Rosatom Pushes Fleet-based, Localised Nuclear Partnerships as India Opens Sector. infobrics.org Fleet-based model, localisation and private participation central to Rosatom's India strategy…
(2026-02-26). Political Rifts in Uttarakhand: Dance Party Drama Unfolds. devdiscourse.com A fresh controversy has erupted in Uttarakhand featuring a video of former BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion allegedly flinging money at a woman dancer during a party. The visual prompted a backlash from state Congress president Ganesh Godiyal.
(2026-02-26). Winning the War of the World. globalresearch.ca [This comprehensive essay by …
(2026-02-26). High-Stakes Diplomacy: U.S.-Cuba Meeting Sparks Speculation. devdiscourse.com U.S. officials associated with Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, as per a Miami Herald report. The meeting took place at a regional Caribbean Community conference in St. Kitts and Nevis.
(2026-02-26). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-26). The true cost of Panama's port seizure lies in lost predictability. scmp.com There are few assets on earth as strategically sensitive as the ports flanking the Panama Canal. They sit at the hinge of global trade, where container ships glide between oceans and geopolitics moves just beneath the surface. That is why Panama's seizure of two major port terminals operated by CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate built by Li Ka-shing, deserves more than a passing headline. | It is not simply a contractual dispute dressed up as constitutional housekeeping. It is a stress test…
(2026-02-26). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-26). Strengthening Security and Welfare: Army's Strategic Initiatives in J&K. devdiscourse.com Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Northern Army Commander, convened a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders to review and bolster the security framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Discussions focused on improving vigilance and the efficient use of resources to reinforce the counter-terrorism grid in the region.
(2026-02-26). Atheists and children shall lead us. anabaptistworld.org The church has a credibility problem. That isn't a hot take. It's measurable. Trust surveys show a steady decline. Attendance keeps sliding. The reputation of Christians is more and more tied to power, money and fear rather than mercy, humility and repair. Many of us feel this deeply. We love the story of Jesus. We …
(2026-02-26). Pro-Immigrant National Council of Jewish Women @ Same Address as Roseland ICE Harm Operation Center. fightbackbetter.com Not a day seems to go by without reports of ICE bringing violence to our NJ communities. (video about today's…
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-26). Chaos as jihadist relatives left Syrian camp, witnesses say. al-monitor.com There were scenes of "utter chaos" when thousands of women and children related to suspected Islamic State jihadists escaped a camp in Syria last month following the sudden withdrawal of Kurdish forces, witnesses have told AFP.An AFP journalist who entered the huge Al-Hol camp on Wednesday found it virtually deserted after the Syrian government decided to evacuate the site.Until recently, it housed 23,500 people and was the largest camp for relatives of suspected IS jihadists in northeastern Syria.
(2026-02-26). Strategic Health Partnership: DRC and US Forge $1.2 Billion Deal. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have announced a groundbreaking $1.2 billion health partnership, set to run from 2026 to 2031. The collaboration includes $900 million from the U.S. government and mandates $300 million to be sourced from Congo's internal resources.
(2026-02-26). Randy Fine Spreads More Hate. scheerpost.com Randy Fine at the 2023 Florida Stands With Israel Conference. Florida Senate, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Michael F. Brown / Congressman Randy Fine of Florida,…
(2026-02-26). Calling A Black Man The N-Word On Video Is Bad For Business, It Seems. newsone.com 
(2026-02-26). Glyphosate Exposure and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk: A Crisis in Plain Sight. globalresearch.ca The public has become acutely aware of glyphosate, an environmental toxin activists have been warning us about for years. As of early 2026, zero U.S. states have enacted a full statewide ban on glyphosate, but a small number of states …
(2026-02-26). The Rise and Fail of the Griftocrats. dissidentvoice.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if …
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-26). Luwero LC V Chairperson Calls for More Funding to Health. plusnews.ug 
Luwero District Local Council V Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has called on the government to increase investment in the public health sector, saying many rural residents are still struggling to access affordable treatment despite the official policy of free healthcare at government facilities. Kibirango said that while medical services are meant to be free, persistent drug …
(2026-02-26). AHS Highland Hospital CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight for a Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-26). Your Party results in: Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn elected. thecanary.co 
Your Party have announced the results of the elections for seats on the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC). After months of endless controversy and bickering, the results are undoubtedly going to have an impact on the direction of travel for this new socialist party. As expected, both Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn have been elected […] | By
(2026-02-26). Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after US border agents release him out in cold. scmp.com A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border Patrol has been found dead on a downtown street, according to city authorities on Wednesday. | Police officers in the upstate New York city located the body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, on Tuesday evening, the Buffalo Police Department said.
(2026-02-26). 'Belarus is not easy target': Military expert weighs in on strengths of Belarusian army. eng.belta.by "We have tactical nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system, S-400 systems, modern aircraft and tanks. We produce missiles, shells, ammunition, grenade launchers, and small arms," Aleksandr Tishchenko noted.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-26). Nigel Farage refuses to condemn death threats against Labour MP. thecanary.co 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has refused to condemn death threats re-posted by Reform councillor, Simon Evans. These threats bring to bring the tragic death of the late Labour MP, Jo Cox. As such, it's essential that members of the House of Commons show responsible leadership. This is especially true now as more than half […] | By
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Make Billionaires PAY!!! indybay.org Valley Fair Mall• 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | meet up on the corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St…
(2026-02-26). UK peers press govt on Imran Khan's health, urge rights-linked ties with Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The imprisonment and reported deteriorating health of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan came under sustained scrutiny in the UK Parliament on Tuesday, with peers across party lines urging the Labour government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Islamabad and consider linking aid and trade to human rights benchmarks. | The issue was raised during oral questions led by Baroness Alexander of Cleveden, who asked about discussions with the government of Pakistan regarding Khan's incarceration. | Zac Goldsmith, a former UK Foreign Office minister and Khan's former brother-in-law, voiced concern over…
(2026-02-26). Last-gasp penalty sends Atalanta past Dortmund. tribune.com.pk 
Lazar Samardzic smashed home a stoppage-time penalty to complete a dramatic 4-1 victory for Atalanta over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the Italian side into the Champions League's last 16 with a comeback 4-3 aggregate triumph. | Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini was sent off after his studs caught the head of Atalanta's Nikola Krstovic in the penalty area and Samardzic converted the spot kick in the 98th minute to send the Italians through. Atalanta will now face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the round of 16 with the draw on Friday. | "Everyone had written us off, but this match showed once again how…
(2026-02-26). UN expert on Palestinian territories denounces attacks against her. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Feb 26 (Reuters) – The U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation.In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, an Italian lawyer, said the remarks were taken out of context and misconstrued.
(2026-02-26). Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost? grist.org 
This winter's snow cover is the In Colorado, less than a third of Arapahoe Basin's runs are open. In Washington, Mt. Baker Ski Area
(2026-02-26). Trump says Muslim lawmakers Omar, Tlaib should be removed from US after speech clash. geo.tv 
US Representative Ilhan Omar listens as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-26). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-26). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-02-26). Is There Figure Skating without Russians? The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. globalresearch.ca It would seem not, at least judging by the dominant presence of Russian contenders on three sides in the international figure skating competition at the Milan Winter Olympics. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website…
(2026-02-26). Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish. sanews.gov.za Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned members of the public that washed-up lobster and fish are not safe for human consumption. | The department has confirmed that red tide conditions along Elands Bay in the West Coast have resulted in large marine walkouts and mortalities, including significant numbers of West Coast Rock Lobster (kreef) and other fish species in and around Elands Bay. | "The time of death of these cannot be confirmed. Exposure to algal toxins and bacterial contamination poses a serious health…
(2026-02-26). How Poisonous Mercury Can Get From Coal-Fired Power Plants Into Fish You Eat — Trump's EPA Just Weakened Rules Meant to Lower the Risk. counterpunch.org 
For years, people fishing along the banks of the White River that winds through Indianapolis were met by ominous signs warning about eating the fish they catch. One of those risks was mercury poisoning. Mercury is a neurotoxic metal that can cause irreparable harm to human health — especially the brain development of young children.
(2026-02-26). The Still Relevant Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. covertactionmagazine.com Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. —George Orwell, quoted by Shabak chief Ami Ayalon in 1996. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only homicidal politician in the Promised Land. On December 29, 2025, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionism Party called Israeli Supreme Court …
(2026-02-26). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-26). The Court Disarmed Trump's Tariff Weapon. Who Will Pay? levernews.com On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal, striking a blow to his favorite geopolitical strategy. The decision could make it far harder for any president to wield tariffs as a weapon, but how will the ruling affect your wallet?Today on
(2026-02-26). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-26). Fool's Gold: The Art of the Steal and the "Privatization of the Presidency" globalresearch.ca In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a "Golden Age." Golden for whom?
(2026-02-26). The future demands change. anabaptistworld.org The reparations summit in Goshen, Ind., ("Repair & Revival" by Lisa Schirch, February) gave voice to generations of Black and Indigenous people, calling Mennonites to acknowledge how we have benefited from and been complicit in systems that extracted labor through slavery and seized Indigenous land. These same systems persist today through exploitative supply chains, resource …
(2026-02-26). Defending the Nicene Creed. anabaptistworld.org I agree with James Brenneman ("Back to the Future: Mennonites in 2525," January) that Constantine misused Nicaea for political ends. This regrettable fact does not invalidate the truthfulness of the claims made at Nicaea. (The Nicene Creed built on the New Testament's Trinitarian impulses to address fourth-century theological and political quarrels.) The concern of many …
(2026-02-26). Regime Change at the Federal Reserve: From Big Bank Bailouts to Local Productivity. globalresearch.ca On January 30, when former Federal Reserve board member
(2026-02-26). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-26). Rupert Lowe Posed With Neo-Nazi Who Recruits White Supremacists Into Restore Britain. bylinetimes.com 
A well-known white supremacist linked to a neo-Nazi group flagged by the UK Government as a "serious concern" has been volunteering for Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain movement since last November, Byline Times can reveal. | Chris Mitchell, the former East of England organiser for the antisemitic far-right group Patriotic Alternative (PA) and a self-described
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). US Demands Iraq End Maliki Nomination by Friday. news.antiwar.com Iraq's Coordination Framework is still putting forward Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister, despite President Trump loudly and repeatedly demand he be withdrawn. The US is now reportedly setting a deadline of Friday, February 27, to end the candidacy or face unspecified repercussions. If that sounds familiar, it's because the US had similarly …
(2026-02-26). NZ mayor swims to ease sewage fears. tribune.com.pk 
The mayor of New Zealand's capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local wastewater treatment plant pumped raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter on coastal homes. | Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into the waters off Wellington's picturesque south coast beaches since the breakdown of the Moa Point facility on February 4. | Sporting swimming trunks and a rash guard shirt, mayor Andrew Little dived face first into the surf as he sought to reassure angry residents that the water was now safe.
(2026-02-26). Eskom notes Sibanye Stillwater high court judgement. sanews.gov.za Eskom notes Sibanye Stillwater high court judgement | Eskom is studying the high court judgement brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others, setting aside the power utility's refusal of Sibanye's wayleave application to develop a 50MW behind the meter Photovoltaic (PV) power plant to supply electricity to Sibanye's Kloof Mine. | "Eskom notes the judgment delivered by Adams J on 18 February 2026 in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng South Division, in a matter brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others ("Sibanye"). | Eskom's intention was always to facilitate Sibanye's wayleave application by ensuring it met the…
(2026-02-26). Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old in Rawalpindi madrassa. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Thursday arrested a man identified as Ibrahim Yaseen, who was accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in a madrassa in Rawalpindi. | "My son went to offer prayers; on his way back, the suspect who was lying in wait assaulted my son and recorded an indecent video," said the boy's father. | In the First Information Report filed on Wednesday, the 12-year-old boy was at a madrassa in his village at the village mosque, a double-story building. | After completing his duty of calling the prayer (azaan), the boy was sitting in the designated area when the accused Ibrahim Yaseen allegedly seized him. Th…
(2026-02-26). Sewage scandal shows how horrific DWP PIP assessments are. thecanary.co 
A Channel 4 docudrama about the sewage scandal has unexpectedly shown how horrific Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are. Dirty business exposes heartache water companies caused The three-part series Dirty Business lays bare how the water industry pumped raw sewage into Britain's rivers and coastline. It's an unflinching, stark […] | By
(2026-02-26). The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpower. grist.org 
(2026-02-26). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-26). Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential. portside.org Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential |
(2026-02-26). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-26). "Hi, I'm not hiding" Greens' Mothin Ali responds to Israel death threat. thecanary.co 
Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali has made a defiant response to death threats from fascist Israel supporters, telling them that he's not hiding. One threat came from a racist X account "WillyBrams3", telling Ali that he hopes Israel finds and kills him soon. Ali's response: "Hi, I'm not playing hide and seek": Hi, I'm […] | By
(2026-02-26). Condescending and Harmful: Australia's Social Media Ban. counterpunch.org 
With much in the way of pomp and false premises, the social media ban in Australia for those under 16-years-old was celebrated as a healthy incentive to encourage children to get off the screens and into the playgrounds. A stampede of reinvigorated youth would rush to libraries to borrow books. Sport would be taken up with vim
(2026-02-26). Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease. sanews.gov.za Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has called for a new generation of health science research that goes beyond diagnosing disease, to confronting and dismantling the systems that sustain illness and inequality. | Speaking at the launch of the Regenesys School of Health Sciences in Sandton, Johannesburg, Dube-Ncube emphasised that the future of health science must be intersectional, decolonised, context sensitive, and justice centred. | "We need research that goes beyond disease diagnosis, but one that dismantles the syst…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). Merz's China tightrope: warm words, but hard questions for Beijing. scmp.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Beijing with a delicate brief: vouch for a shrinking slice of big German firms still bullish on China, while defending the growing number being squeezed. | On day one of his first official visit, Merz trod the line carefully — voicing openness to resetting beleaguered bilateral ties, even while gently nudging his hosts on bugbears including subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
(2026-02-26). Melania Trump's Historic U.N. Leadership. devdiscourse.com In a historic move, First Lady Melania Trump is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, coinciding with the U.S.'s presidency of the council for July. Her focus will be on highlighting education as a pathway to promote tolerance and global peace.
(2026-02-26). How to Make a Small UK Bathroom Feel Bigger and Brighter. thecanary.co 
In many British homes — whether it's a Victorian terrace in Manchester, a new-build flat in Birmingham, or a compact London apartment — the bathroom is often the smallest room in the house. Yet it's also one of the most used. The challenge? Creating a space that feels light, open and modern without knocking down […] | By
(2026-02-26). Notable Black People Who Died By Suicide. newsone.com 
Candles burn during a candlelit vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Week at College Green, Dublin. | Source: Liam McBurney — PA Images / Getty | UPDATED: Thursday, 3: 12 p.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2026. Originally published: Sept. 10, 2021 | If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, please February 2026 has brought profound sadness to both the sports and entertainment communities, as two tragic deaths unfolded within weeks of one another. Former football standout Rondale Moore and Robert…
(2026-02-26). Pakistani sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon turns scrap into colossal metal artworks. tribune.com.pk 
Sparks fly, and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by "Transformers" movies and dinosaurs. | The 35-year-old sculptor's studio brims with cogs, chains, hubcaps and engine parts as his hulking creations — a lion with a mane of twisted steel, a giant Tyrannosaurus rex and a towering Optimus Prime — take shape. | "I have always been fascinated by metal objects," Jadoon told AFP after assembling the 14-foot (4-metre) "Transformers" character, his biggest creation yet. | "When…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-26). Karen Calls Cops On Black Illinois Senator And Congressional Candidate Who Was Canvassing For Votes. newsone.com 
Source: mikesimmons.org / other | Another day, another A video has been floating around social media that shows Democratic state Sen. Mike Simmons, of Illinois — who is currently running for a seat to represent the 9th district of Illinois, which is currentl…
(2026-02-26). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-26). Until we can defend ourselves, we're not all equal. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Satirist sets up 'Tactical Choice' account to own Labour over Gorton leaflet scam. thecanary.co 
Labour has been owned and humiliated by a social media wag after the party tried to scam voters in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Earlier this week, Labour posted leaflets from a supposed 'tactical voting' organisation, named exactly that 'Tactical Choice' — creative. The paraphernalia they posted advised Gorton and Denton voters to support Starmer's […] | By
(2026-02-26). Colonial cringe runs deep: military subjugation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/1: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-02-26). Japan deepens Iran urban, hospital resilience ties amid U.S. tensions. hindustantimes.com Japan is expanding urban cooperation with Iran as regional tensions intensify between Tehran and Washington. Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, described recent discussions with Tehran Municipality as "constructive," signaling growing collaboration in urban management, disaster resilience, environmental protection, and technical exchange. According to IRNA, the partnership includes air pollution mitigation, waste management modernization, and a new UN-Habitat-supported hospital retrofitting initiative aimed at improving earthquake resilience in Tehran before a potential nationwide rollout. The engagement…
(2026-02-26). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-26). Drug Trafficker Accuses Ecuadorian President of Ordering Presidential Candidate's Murder. orinocotribune.com Ecuadorian drug trafficker Wilmer Chavarría, alias Pipo, considered the top leader of the Los Lobos gang, denied his alleged participation in the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, which occurred in August 2023 in Quito, and accused the president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, of ordering the crime. Chavarría made these claims on Wednesday, February 25, during his appearance at the Prosecutor's Office of Zaragoza, Spain. | Chavarría appeared in court at the request of the Attorney General's Office of Ecuador, accompanied by his lawyer and under strong police custody. Three agents of the Spanish N…
(2026-02-26). In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract. portside.org In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract |
(2026-02-26). Socialist Alliance slams Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance slams Premier Chris Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. Statement issued on February 26, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Pakistan face complex qualification scenario following Sri Lanka exit. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand's emphatic 61-run victory over Sri Lanka has left Pakistan's semi-final hopes at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 hanging by a thread as Super Eights Group 2 enters its decisive phase. | The New Zealand outclassed hosts Sri Lanka to effectively knock them out of the tournament and significantly strengthen their own qualification bid. | Asked to bat first, New Zealand posted a competitive 168-7 from their 20 overs, built around a gritty 47 from captain Mitchell Santner. | The total proved well beyond Sri Lanka, who slumped to 107-8 in reply, never threatening the chase. | All-rounder Rachin Ravindra…
(2026-02-26). Budget restores SA's credibility. sanews.gov.za Budget restores SA's credibility | The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government's implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country's global standing. | This is due to government's efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing structural reforms, investing in growth-enhancing infrastructure, and building State capacity. | South Africa's consolidated budget deficit narrowed to 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025/26, an improvement from 4.8%. | The def…
(2026-02-26). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-26). Racist weirdos are kicking off about halal and kosher food again. thecanary.co 
Conservative MP Esther McVey has introduced a motion to parliament calling for the labelling of all halal and kosher meat in the UK. McVey argued that her proposal was about "animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice". However, the actual content of her speech revealed this to be a load of tripe. Rather, […] | By
(2026-02-26). Renegade African-American Soldier Should Be Remembered For Resisting White Supremacy and Colonialism. covertactionmagazine.com [This article is part of a series for Black History Month. Other articles in the series can be read here, here, here, here and here.—Editors] In a 1952 song entitled "Bye Bye Big Brass," anti-war singer Woody Guthrie dreamed up a scenario in which he is shipped off to the Korean War and, rather than kill a Chinese soldier …
(2026-02-26). Trump asks US Supreme Court to end protections for Syrian immigrants. al-monitor.com By Andrew ChungFeb 26 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to intervene in its effort to strip deportation protections from about 6,000 Syrians living in the United States.The Justice Department in an emergency request asked the Supreme Court to lift a judge's November decision that blocked the administration's move to end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Syrians while litigation challenging the move continues.
(2026-02-26). 10-rupee coins could save billions, new report recommends. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). IHC removes objections on Imran, Bushra appeals in Toshakhana-II case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday removed all objections on the appeals filed against the Toshakhana case sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The court also directed that the appeals be numbered and scheduled for hearing. | Barrister Salman Safdar said, "You are seeing us in court for the first time; do not let us leave empty-handed." Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro remarked, "Both your applications have been approved; you will not leave empty-handed." | On December 20, a special court sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakh…
(2026-02-26). Netanyahu casts Middle East as 'stronghold of radical Islam,' deepening religious rhetoric. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Middle East as the "stronghold of radical Islam" during a joint address to the Knesset with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing Israel's regional strategy in starkly religious and civilizational terms."Israel continues to stand at the forefront of civilization in the face of extremist Islam," Netanyahu said. "The stronghold of extremist Islam is the Middle East. But the ashes of this fanaticism are spreading to every continent and every country."His remarks, delivered during Modi's state visit, underscored what critics describe as…
(2026-02-26). Royal Pines redevelopment raises major questions on the Gold Coast. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Fernández de Cossío asegura que Cuba tiene la responsabilidad de proteger sus costas ante amenaza terrorista. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos R. Fernández de Cossío, denunció este jueves el intento de infiltración con fines terroristas protagonizado por diez individuos que ingresaron ayer al país en una embarcación con matrícula del estado de Florida, Estados Unidos.
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Frei Betto invita a reforzar trabajo en las comunidades. radiohc.cu El fraile dominico y activista social brasileño Frei Betto llamó a fortalecer el trabajo de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) en las comunidades, durante la presentación del libro ´Premoniciones de Fidel ª, celebrada en el Museo '28 de Septiembre', dedicado a la organización de masas. | En su intervención, Betto —conocedor de la realidad cubana y con una labor social como asesor de la pastoral obrera en Brasil-, reflexionó sobre el valor estratégico de los CDR en el contexto actual, marcado por las complejidades económicas y el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense.Puede haber a…
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Fernández de Cossío asegura que Cuba tiene la responsabilidad de proteger sus costas ante amenaza terrorista. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos R. Fernández de Cossío, denunció este jueves el intento de infiltración con fines terroristas protagonizado por diez individuos que ingresaron ayer al país en una embarcación con matrícula del estado de Florida, Estados Unidos.
(2026-02-26). Piden a Gobierno brasileño y Petrobras enviar petróleo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Sindicatos, movimientos populares y militantes internacionalistas solidarios con los pueblos latinoamericanos difundieron hoy una carta abierta en la cual llaman al Gobierno de Brasil y la estatal Petrobras a enviar petróleo y derivados a Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares beneficia a cientos de personas. radiohc.cu 
"El Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares, con más de 25 años de creado, y a propósito de su Día Internacional, ha permitido devolver la audición a cientos de personas con discapacidad auditiva profunda, de manera gratuita y con un enfoque multidisciplinario", resaltó Armando Rodríguez Batista, ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) desde su perfil en Facebook. | La iniciativa, centralizada en el Hospital Pediátrico Borrás-Marfán, en La Habana, prioriza la atención a niños para aprovechar la plasticidad cerebral y favorecer su rehabilitación lingàºística e inclusión social. | El doctor Ant…
(2026-02-26). Sobre la cancha: Los vikingos regresan del Valhalla. cubadebate.cu Rafael Escrig, conocido periodista español, ha estado cerca de estos vikingos del fútbol. Entre tantas historias contadas por él, dos atrapan la atención de este redactor. Según Escrig, los jugadores del Bodo han trabajado con un ex militar de las fuerzas armadas noruegas.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Fuertes lluvias en el sureste de Brasil dejan 48 muertos. cubadebate.cu Fuertes lluvias golpeaban nuevamente la noche de este miércoles el sureste de Brasil, dos días después de que aguaceros torrenciales dejaron al menos 48 muertos y miles de personas desplazadas de sus hogares.
(2026-02-26). Destaca Morales Ojeda aniversario 37 del Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica(CIREN). cubadebate.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, resaltóel aniversario 37 de la fundación del Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica (Ciren), creado en 1989 por iniciativa del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2026-02-26). Los yates que nunca pudieron ser el Granma. cubadebate.cu Por muchos años, innumerables activistas del exilio cubano (como Ramón Donestévez, se autodefinían como combatientes) habían sido detenidos varias veces por cargar explosivos en sus yates o por almacenarlos en sus residencias.
(2026-02-26). Il ruolo storico e geopolitico della Crimea. strategic-culture.su La Penisola della Crimea rimane al centro dello scontro geopolitico nella regione del Mar Nero. Qui verrà analizzato il suo particolare percorso storico ed il ruolo che ricopre nel più ampio panorama strategico del conflitto tra Russia e NATO. | Segue nostro Tauri (il popolo dai cui i Greci diedero il nome di Tauride alla regione), Cimmeri, Sciti, gli stessi Greci, Sarmati, Goti, Bizantini, Ebrei, Armeni, Genovesi, Veneziani, Tatari e Ru…
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-26). Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
(2026-02-26). Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search. aljazeera.com Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
(2026-02-26). Six seats, big goals: What's next for Bangladesh's student-led NCP party? aljazeera.com From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
(2026-02-26). UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit. aljazeera.com Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
(2026-02-26). Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present. aljazeera.com Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
(2026-02-26). Brazil's Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder. aljazeera.com The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
(2026-02-26). Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force. aljazeera.com US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
(2026-02-26). Inmates in critical condition after alleged attack by PNG corrections officers. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Port Moresby General Hospital has confirmed to local media that nine inmates were rushed to hospital, and that two are in a critical condition. Sources at the…
(2026-02-26). Duterte's ICC pre-trial in The Hague: What prosecution, victims, defence say about the drug war. asiapacificreport.nz 
Did ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's actions merit an ICC trial? Here is how the prosecution, the victims' representatives, and the defence are presenting their cases during the pre-trial at the International Criminal Court. Report compiled by Rappler. By Jodesz Gavilan in Manila The confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) kicked off on…
(2026-02-26). Ex-U.S. Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties. ecns.cn Former U.S. Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Ivy League institution said on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). U.S. to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba. ecns.cn The office said it will implement a "favorable licensing policy" toward specific license applications seeking authorization for the resale of Venezuelan origin oil to Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Pandas bring Beijing and Berlin closer. ecns.cn Visitors photograph panda twins Meng Hao and Meng Tian, or Leni and Lotti, during their first birthday party at Berlin Zoological Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Aug 22.
(2026-02-26). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-26). Solid infrastructure and sound response system : secrets behind China's stable power supply. ecns.cn Ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, questions emerged over whether China's power grid could handle seasonal demand as hundreds of millions traveled and celebrated. Authorities said the system operated steadily during the holiday period, with no major disruptions reported.
(2026-02-26). New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve. ecns.cn A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). Two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar completely destroyed: China's supreme court. ecns.cn The two criminal gangs from Myanmar have been completely dismantled, the Supreme People's Court of China announced on Thursday.
(2026-02-26). Spain plans to curb energy drink sales to minors. ecns.cn Spain will move to restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors, Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy said on Wednesday, as the government steps up efforts to protect children from unhealthy food and beverage .
(2026-02-26). Consulate warns Chinese citizens against traveling to Japan following Osaka robbery incident. ecns.cn A Chinese national was robbed of a backpack containing 5 million yen (about $33,000) in cash by unidentified assailants in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward on Wednesday, with the suspect still at large, the Consulate-General of China in Osaka announced.
(2026-02-26). Tariffs, rift dominate State of Union speech. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to portray his tariff agenda as the centerpiece of what he called a historic economic turnaround, dismissing a recent Supreme Court ruling against his approach while lashing out at Democrats for their refusal to applaud his policies.
(2026-02-26). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-26). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-26). Scientists in Australia develop blood test to predict head, neck cancer relapse. ecns.cn Scientists in Australia have developed a simple blood test that detects circulating tumor cells to pinpoint head and neck cancer patients at higher risk of relapse after surgery.
(2026-02-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late March. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers.
(2026-02-26). Hong Kong's new budget to propel high-quality growth with innovation, sound financial market. ecns.cn Hong Kong will build on the solid momentum of economic expansion to nurture sci-tech innovation as a new growth impetus, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). Trump defies supreme court tariff ruling. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defied the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his global tariffs. He said that U.S. trading partners "want to keep the deal that they already made … Knowing that the legal power that I as president have to make a new deal could be far worse for them."
(2026-02-26). Sixth round of Sino-U.S. trade talks expected. ecns.cn China and the United States are scheduled to hold their sixth round of trade talks in the near future, during which top negotiators from Beijing and Washington are expected to engage in candid discussions on the rapidly evolving tariff environment and explore new avenues for cooperation, analysts said.
(2026-02-26). Louvre chief steps down following heavy criticism. ecns.cn The president of the Louvre Museum in Paris has stepped down, four months after a high-profile break-in saw jewels worth 88 million euros($103.6 million) stolen and huge security flaws revealed at the world's biggest museum.
(2026-02-26). Li: Partnership with Germany can help boost global growth. ecns.cn "This will enable us to consolidate our position in the world's largest automotive market with the clear goal of becoming the global technology driver of the automotive industry," he added.
(2026-02-26). Xi meets German Chancellor Merz, puts forward three suggestions for bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. | Xi pointed out that China and Germany are the world's second and third largest economies, and the bilateral relationship not only bears on the interests of both countries, but also has significant impact on Europe and the world.
(2026-02-26). China—Germany ties in numbers: A pillar of stability in uncertain world. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-02-26). Free trains and buses carry migrants back to work. ecns.cn Free trains and dedicated buses are helping a large number of migrant workers return to jobs after the Spring Festival holiday, especially those traveling from China's central and western regions to the eastern seaboard.
(2026-02-26). Domestic demand takes center stage. ecns.cn Surging domestic demand is expected to curb China's coffee exports this year while driving a sharp increase in imports, said traders and analysts.
(2026-02-26). 75 years of diplomatic ties mark enduring friendship and shared progress: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi hailed the bilateral ties as an "ironclad friendship" defined by deep strategic trust and decades of standing together "through thick and thin." | In an interview with China News Network in Beijing, Hashmi reflected on the two countries' long-standing partnership and outlined his vision for future cooperation.
(2026-02-26). Greece Under Fire for Law Targeting Aid Groups. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards in solidarity with humanitarians who were still detained in Greece, November 18, 2021. | © 2021 Hesther Ng/SOPA Images via AP Photo | Led by Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor, five United Nations experts have issued a damning critique of Greece's latest attempt to criminalize human rights defenders working to support migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.In a letter to the Greek government, made public on February 24, the experts warn that a new migration law adopted on February 5 "would impose unfair restrictions on the work of NGOs…
(2026-02-26). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-26). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-26). More than 500 families threatened with forceful eviction in Masindi. independent.co.ug 
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 families in Masindi district are on the verge of forceful eviction from their ancestral land. The affected families are from the villages of Kitinwa, Kyakatera and Kyamaiso in the sub counties of Kijunjubwa,Bikozi and Bwijanga. The families are feuding with Ahamed Sewagudde, a tycoon over a …
(2026-02-26). Kasibante Petition: Supreme Court to rule on withdrawal today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling today, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers …
(2026-02-26). MTAC students face uncertainty after merger. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students at the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) are facing growing uncertainty following the institution's merger with Nakawa Vocational Training College. Learners say they have not had any lectures for two weeks into the 2026 academic calendar. They report that administrative offices have remained closed. MTAC was repealed and …
(2026-02-26). Democrat Accuses DOJ of Hiding Trump-Epstein Allegation Documents. moderndiplomacy.eu A senior Democratic lawmaker in Congress has accused the U.S. Justice Department of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who alleged that Donald Trump sexually abused her as a minor. The interviews were reportedly excluded from the public release of more than three million documents connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey …
(2026-02-26). Youth-Driven Vote Could Shake Up Nepal's Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal will head to the polls on March 5 in its first national election since deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in September. The unrest, which left 77 people dead and more than 2,000 injured, reshaped the country's political landscape and energized younger voters. Nearly one million …
(2026-02-26). Kim Jong Un Pledges Nuclear Expansion as North Korea Congress Ends. moderndiplomacy.eu Kim Jong Un vowed to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal and strengthen its capabilities, according to state media KCNA. Speaking at the conclusion of the ruling Workers' Party's Ninth Congress, Kim emphasized that the country's international standing had "risen extraordinarily" and promised to focus on projects to increase warhead numbers and operational means. Think tank …
(2026-02-26). US and Ukraine Discuss $800 Billion Post-War Reconstruction in Geneva. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine and United States officials met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss post-war reconstruction, including a proposed "prosperity package" of funding to rebuild Ukraine's economy, even as peace negotiations with Russia remain stalled. The U.S. delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner, convened the Ukrainian team to outline financing plans. …
(2026-02-26). Activists plan 200-boat flotilla to break Gaza blockade. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestinian activists, in coordination with civil society organisations, have announced plans to launch a The initiative brings together the Freedom Flotilla and the "Caravan of Steadfastness" in what organisers say will be a Bà…
(2026-02-26). US officials warn of Iran 'threat' to the US ahead of talks. newarab.com 
US and Iranian negotiators are due to meet in Geneva on Thursday, the third round of nuclear talks this year, as the US has built up one of its biggest military deployments in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic…
(2026-02-26). US, Iran could reach deal if talks focus on nuclear issue. newarab.com 
The Iranian Foreign Minister
(2026-02-26). Libyan pro-Haftar soldiers captured on Niger border freed: army. newarab.com 
The army of eastern Libyan strongman The The border area between Libya and Niger has seen relatively frequent attacks on Haftar's forces, wh…
(2026-02-26). US mediator to present 'gradual disarmament' plan to Hamas. newarab.com 
He also said that there was a proposal to integrate Hamas's police force with security forces belonging to
(2026-02-26). Prominent Iranian figures launch 'No to War' campaign. newarab.com 
The petition comes in response to foreign-based Iranian opposition leaders who have urged the US administration to strike the country. | The petition, Among them are prominent Iranian philosopher Abdolkarim Soroush, reformist former…
(2026-02-26). Countries issue regional travel advisories over US-Iran tensions. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). A world of flavour this Ramadan at The Great Chase >. newarab.com 
For many, it is also a time of reflection, offering Muslims the chance to contemplate their own lives, connect with their community, and grow closer to their faith, while also providing an opportunity for Muslim-owned businesses to showcase their talents during the holy month. | One such business is
(2026-02-26). Climate change fuelled deadly rainstorms in Morocco, Iberia. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). Israel annexing West Bank at 'unprecedented' rate: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Amnesty International on Thursday blasted Israel for its "unprecedented" construction of Amnesty said that Israel was expanding its illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale and speed, pointing out that it had recently authorised a record number of settlements while expanding existing ones and passing a law allowing the registration of West Bank land as Israeli sta…
(2026-02-26). Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank's Susiya. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were Israeli settlers, approaching the village near the city of Hebron, and later burning vehicles and Palestinian pro…
(2026-02-26). Iraqi oilfield poised for output surge with Chevron. newarab.com 
Iraq could nearly double its output from the
(2026-02-26). Polls open in close Gorton and Denton by-election battle. newarab.com 
Polls opened Thursday in a crunch vote for Britain's ruling Labour party that is expected to highlight growing support for the Defeat for the
(2026-02-26). Iran university suspends three students for burning flag. newarab.com 
A major Pro- and a…
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 crashed while investigating radar signal. newarab.com 
A During the incident, which took place very early on Wednesday, the
(2026-02-26). Iran presents draft proposal, seeks compromise on nuclear issue. newarab.com 
Iran has presented its proposals ahead of the The Omani-mediated discussions began in Geneva on Thursday, involving US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner from the American side, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi representing According to Oman's state-run Oman News Agency, Tehran has submitted its "views and pro…
(2026-02-26). Modi invokes 'Biblical axis' in Knesset speech from Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). MEPs calls for EU sanctions over Israel's death penalty bill. newarab.com 
(2026-02-26). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-26). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-26). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-26). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-26). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-26). One battle after another and the seduction of endless struggle. onlineopinion.com.au Resistance can be enjoyed. Endurance can replace change. Žižek and Badiou on our politics of repetition.
(2026-02-26). Is China really testing nuclear weapons? responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration has accused China of secretly testing a nuclear weapon in 2020. The group that monitors nuclear tests worldwide, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO),
(2026-02-26). Could Hungary's fight over oil change course of Ukraine War? responsiblestatecraft.org The EU's plan to impose its
(2026-02-26). Veterans urge Trump to reject war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. threatens war with Iran and regime change in Cuba, a group of veterans is urging President Trump to pursue diplomacy and reject a return to "forever wars.""We urge you to reject calls for regime change wars and instead prioritize sustained, serious diplomacy," the veterans
(2026-02-26). Chile, meet Donroe: Rubio yanks visas over proposed China deal. responsiblestatecraft.org On February 20, the State Department announced it had revoked the visas of Chile's minister of transport and telecommunications, the deputy minister of telecommunications, and the latter's chief of staff, for purportedly "endangering regional security." The announcement, triggered by the fact that the Chilean government was considering authorizing the installation of a fiber optic submarine internet cable from Valparaiso to Hong Kong,
(2026-02-26). Why Japan and China Are Heading Toward a Dangerous Standoff. thinktank.pk Japan's government has revealed that medium-range surface-to-air missiles will be stationed on Yonaguni Island, a small but strategically significant territory located just about 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, by March 2031, according to defence officials. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed that the decision is part of broader efforts to enhance Japan's air defence capabilities …
(2026-02-26). Epstein files naming Trump as attacker were withheld by DOJ. wsws.org Multiple media reports quote Epstein victims whose statements to the FBI were recorded, but not released by the Department of Justice last month.
(2026-02-26). Report on impact of AI triggers market turmoil. wsws.org A hypothetical scenario set out by the research firm Citrini "tapped into a new strain of fears about AI."
(2026-02-26). Kaiser Permanente files $95 million insurance lawsuit after record Medicare Advantage fraud settlement. wsws.org The legal battle exposes the irrationality of a healthcare system subordinated to financial manipulation, fraud settlements and insurance profiteering.
(2026-02-26). Amid deepening crisis of class rule, Peru saddled with eighth president in 10 years. wsws.org Peru has become a focal point in US imperialism's drive to roll back China's economic influence and reassert Washington's hegemony in Latin America.
(2026-02-26). Palestinian Nerdeen Kiswani files civil rights lawsuit against Zionist Betar USA under Ku Klux Klan Act. wsws.org Kiswani's suit alleges that the violent far-right group has been targeting her for over a year, including by supplying her name to the Trump administration for deportation.
(2026-02-26). Trade unions hold town hall at George Mason University: University workers need independent organization, not appeals to Democrats. wsws.org The "Virginia Labor Coalition" meeting at GMU seeks to tie workers to Democrats and unions while suppressing broader struggles over wages and democratic rights in the face of the Trump administration's assault on democracy.
(2026-02-26). Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested on charges of inciting mutiny. wsws.org The renewed legal offensive against Bainimarama is an expression of intensifying factional struggles amid Fiji's growing social crisis.
(2026-02-26). With US imperialist war machine in position, Trump menaces Iran in State of the Union speech. wsws.org The absence of any expression of popular opposition to the war reflects both the backing among the European imperialist powers and broad support among the privileged middle class "left" for a "regime change" operation led by Washington.
(2026-02-26). South Australian election: Labor government campaigns on support for property developers, austerity and militarism. wsws.org The March 21 state election will resolve nothing for workers and young people.
(2026-02-26). The Socialist Equality Party replies to Trump's fascist address to Congress. wsws.org In the United States, where the capitalist two-party system has been in place for 150 years, all those genuinely opposed to the policies and interests of the ruling class are denied the right to address the people. However, if the Socialist Equality Party had been given the opportunity to deliver a televised rebuttal, not only to Trump's State of the Union Address but also to the Democrats' reply, this is what we would have said.
(2026-02-26). Australia: Victorian Labor government hands police expanded stop-and-search powers. wsws.org Such police-state powers mark a further shift to the right by Labor governments, seeking to crush dissent.
(2026-02-26). 30,000 LA school support workers overwhelmingly vote to strike. wsws.org With the previous vote by teachers, some 65,000 Los Angeles Unified School District employees are poised to strike.