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Editor (2026-02-19). Algorithms and AI have turned Gaza into a Laboratory of Death. scheerpost.com By Sayid Marcos Tenorio for The Middle East Monitor The revelations by +972 Magazine and Local Call have exposed the darkest core of the contemporary war in Gaza, in which genocide is carried out not only by bombs and missiles, but by data, algorithms and global digital platforms. The Israeli artificial intelligence system known as Lavender has confirmed …

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). RSF actions in Sudan's al-Fashir points to genocide, UN probe says. tribune.com.pk Mass killings of non‚ÄëArab communities when the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group captured the Sudanese city of al‚ÄëFashir bears hallmarks that point to genocide, an independent UN probe said in a new report on Thursday. | At the end of October last year, the RSF took over the city – which had been the last remaining stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the Darfur region in the west of the country – with thousands of people killed and raped during three days of horror, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan said. | It followed an 18-m…

NAG (2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…

Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace (2026-02-19). Saturday 2/28: Webinar: Rising Global Solidarity Against Genocide: A Conversation with Huwaida Arraf. indybay.org Zoom | www.fosna.org/globalsolidarity…

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace with many Gaza questions unresolved. tribune.com.pk United States President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected to include representatives from more than 45 nations. | The disarmament of Hamas militants, the size of the reconstruction fund and the flow of humanitarian aid to the war-battered populace of Gaza are among the major questions likely to test the effectiveness of the board in the weeks and months ahead. | Read: PM Shehbaz lands in Washington to attend 'Board of Peace' summit | Trump is to address the group at the Donald J. Trum…

Damilola Banjo (2026-02-19). UN Security Council Meets on Gaza, the Day Before Trump's Board of Peace Convenes. passblue.com The United Nations Security Council, like the rest of the world, will be watching the inaugural meeting on Feb. 19 of President Trump's Board of Peace, the new entity established by a Council resolution to implement the US-led 20-point peace plan to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas. The Council met on Feb. …

Vanessa Beeley (2026-02-19). The US endgame in Iran and is Russia bailing out Israel in Gaza? thealtworld.com My two reports for UK Column News yesterday | In yesterday's news programme, I cover the latest on Iran and the regime change-focused Munich Security Conference that features the appalling Zionist-acolyte Lindsey Graham pushing for war. I also look at the recent Russian virtue signalling over contributing $ 1 billion allegedly for Gaza's reconstruction. These days very few people are questioning statements circulating on social media or looking deeper into the actual context or feasibility of certain claims.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlinale 2026 in solidarity with Gaza. ummid.com Author Arundhati Roy has pulled out of the 76th annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, following the comments reportedly made by members of the festival jury regarding Gaza, Palestine.

Editor (2026-02-19). Mexico Declines Trump's Gaza Peace Board and Reaffirms Support for Palestine. scheerpost.com

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Iran 'drafting framework' for US talks: FM. tribune.com.pk Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was "drafting" a framework for future talks with the United States, as the US energy secretary said Washington would stop Iran's nuclear ambitions "one way or another". | Diplomatic efforts are underway to avert the possibility of US military intervention in Iran, with Washington conducting a military build-up in the region. | Iran and the US held a second round of Oman-mediated negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, after talks last year collapsed following Israel's attack on Iran in June, which started a 12-day war. | Araghchi said on Tuesday that…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). White House warns Iran to 'make a deal' as Trump envoys report little progress. hindustantimes.com White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday there are "many reasons and arguments one could make for a strike against Iran" and warned Tehran would be "wise to make a deal" with President Donald Trump. Leavitt made the comments a day after Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, led the U.S. delegation at the latest round of indirect talks, held inside the residence of the Omani envoy to Geneva. Speaking at the White House briefing, Leavitt said there was "a little bit of progress made" during Tuesday's talks but underscored the two sides are "still very far apart on some issues." Watch f…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Pezeshkian rejects U.S. pressure, says nuclear program will continue amid talks. hindustantimes.com Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a pointed response to Washington following two rounds of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, insisting Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons while refusing to abandon its nuclear program. The remarks come amid stalled diplomatic momentum between Iran and the United States, even as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled progress on potential "guiding principles" for a deal. At the same time, military tensions are rising: the U.S. is reportedly reinforcing its air presence in the region, while Iran has stepped up drills and temporary restrictions in the Strait…

Editor (2026-02-19). 'Extremely Dangerous Situation': Trita Parsi Warns U.S. Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By As U.S. and Iranian officials continue negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, President Trump has ordered a buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East, including two airc…

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-19). Iran: Additional prison sentences against Narges Mohammadi. 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 Free Narges Coalition condemn the additional prison sentences handed down to human rights defender, writer, and journalist Narges Mohammadi this week, and urges the international community to take concrete steps to protect the safety and psychological well-being of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate to (…) | – |

albawaba (2026-02-19). London's Stansted Airport accused of easing illegal Epstein flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The British police are looking into claims that London's Stansted Airport have been used to allow the trafficking of women linked to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.An Essex Police spokesperson announced in a statement that the police are "assessing" claims regarding private flights flown into and out of London's Stansted Airport related to Epstein.The claims were amid millions of documents shared by the U.S. Department of Justice late January that are related to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was said to had commited suicide in his jail cell while on trial for leading a sex tra…

Luís Bonilla-Molina (2026-02-19). Venezuela: Forty days of accelerated counter-revolution. links.org.au The pace at which the counter-revolution in Venezuelan politics has unfolded since January 3 is incredible. Luís Bonilla-Molina summarise what has happened so far.

Ariela Ruiz Caro (2026-02-19). Cuba: Once Again the Target of the US Government. counterpunch.org On Jan. 29, Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on goods and services from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, arguing that aid to the island "constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." Until Nicolás Maduro's kidnapping, the oil consumed by Cuba came mainly from Mexico and Venezuela, which is essential for its electricity supply, 80% of which depends on oil.

Staff (2026-02-19). Venezuela Rejects Guyana's Attempt to Distort Terms of 1966 Geneva Agreement. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil published a statement this Wednesday, February 18, categorically condemning the recent claims…

Staff (2026-02-19). Posponen audiencia del presidente Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores, secuestrados en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La corte federal de Nueva York reprogramó para el 26 de marzo de 2026 la segunda audiencia del presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro y su esposa y primera combatiente, diputada Cilia Flores, tras un acuerdo entre la Fiscalía y la defensa. El presidente legítimo de Venezuela y Flores se encuentran secuestrados tras la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra Venezuela, el 3 de enero.

NEOB (2026-02-19). Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent. sanews.gov.za Well wishes over Ramadan and Lent | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished faith communities well over Lent and Ramadan. | The period of Lent and Ramadan has coincided this year. | "The start of the Lent period coinciding with the start of Ramadan is a rare occurrence that, at the same time, is a powerful reminder of the deep commonality of faith traditions. | "Though they are observed in different ways, both Lent and Ramadan call on those who observe towards introspection, discipline, humility, generosity, and care for society's most vulnerable — these are values sorely needed in today's fractured world," Pr…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Cristiano Ronaldo scores 962nd career goal as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Fateh. ummid.com Playing against Al-Fateh after his much talked about protest, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC to its 7th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 group match Saturday February 14, 2026.

David McIlveen (2026-02-19). Gas exports are driving up Australia's electricity prices. independentaustralia.net

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Arsenal blow two-goal lead in Wolves draw. tribune.com.pk Arsenal's Premier League title challenge suffered a major blow as they squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a damaging 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves on Wednesday. | Mikel Arteta's side were on course to move seven points clear at the top after Bukayo Saka's early opener and Piero Hincapie's second-half strike put them in control at Molineux. | But Arsenal collapsed in the closing stages as Hugo Bueno reduced the deficit before Riccardo Calafiori turned Tom Edozie's shot into his own net in the final seconds after a mix-up between goalkeeper David Raya and centre-back Gabriel Ma…

Agence France-Presse (2026-02-19). Peru Congress picks country's eighth president in a decade. scmp.com Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, making him the country's eighth leader in a decade after Jose Jeri was impeached on corruption allegations. | The left-wing lawmaker was elected head of Peru's Congress after a vote broadcast live on TV, meaning the 83-year-old lawyer and former judge will become Peru's eighth head of state since 2016.

____ (2026-02-19). Maharashtra Eases Career Advancement Norms for Faculty. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra government has significantly relaxed eligibility conditions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for faculty members in government and aided diploma and degree institutes affiliated with the Directorate of Technical Education, officials announced Thursday. These changes ensure that CAS benefits will retroactively extend to certain lecturers who transitioned from contractual or temporary roles.

NEOB (2026-02-19). Condolences for Clem Sunter. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Clem Sunter | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of renowned futures strategist, Clem Sunter who passed away at the age of 81. ⚪ Sunter was a business leader having held the position of Chief Executive at Anglo American and also helped develop a future scenario for South Africa as pressure on the Apartheid government began to ramp up in the 1980s. ⚪ "Clem Sunter was a pioneering, incisive leader who cared deeply for our country and focused the attention of political movements, of his peers in the economy and of ordinary citizens on the character and future of our nati…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Putin reaffirms support for Cuba, condemns sanctions & praises ties with Havana. hindustantimes.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow's long-standing backing for Cuba's sovereignty, condemning any new sanctions or "restrictions" on Havana as unacceptable and praising historic ties between the two countries. Putin made the statement during a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Moscow. Watch for more details…

albawaba (2026-02-19). Gas explosion destroys New York's Boonville church, five critically injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A powerful explosion tore through Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville on Wednesday morning, critically injuring five people and leaving the building destroyed in what authorities say was likely caused by a gas leak.New York State Police said first responders were dispatched to the church on State Route 12 after reports of a strong gas odor inside the building.Shortly afterward, an explosion occurred, sending thick smoke into the air and causing extensive structural damage.üö® Suspected gas leak triggers explosion at New York church | üí¢ The blast…

Laura Nichole Henley (2026-02-19). Revisiting the Story of Clementine Barnabet, a Black Woman Blamed for Serial Murders in the Jim Crow South. counterpunch.org In April 1912, a young Black woman named Clementine Barnabet confessed to murdering four families in and around Lafayette, Louisiana. The widespread news coverage at the time effectively branded her a serial killer. Her confession, however, did not align with the timeline of crimes that had gripped America's rice belt region with fear. Even today,

Mark Brody (2026-02-19). The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson. portside.org The Left Owes a Lot to Jesse Jackson | Thu, 02/19/2026 – 01: 38

| Web Desk | (2026-02-19). Gold, silver prices surge again, local rates hit new highs. tribune.com.pk Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend on Thursday, widening the gap between precious metals and consumer affordability. | The international bullion market saw gold rise by $79 per ounce to $5,012, prompting a surge in local rates. | In Pakistan, the price of one tola of gold increased by Rs7,900 to Rs523,962, while 10 grams rose by Rs6,773 to Rs449,212. | Silver prices also climbed, with one tola reaching Rs8,404, up Rs358, and 10 grams hitting Rs7,205, a gain of Rs205. | Spot gold rose 0.7% to $5,012.83 per ounce by 0634 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery were up 0.4% at $5,031.20. | Spot s…

Robert Norse (2026-02-19). Upcoming Meetings to Resist Service Cutback and Homeless Sweeps. indybay.org Four meetings are planned in the next week to inform and mobilize folks in the wake of unwise and abusive decisions to cut back services for those outside and increase sweeps that seize their property, endanger their health, and terrorize their communities.

DN & Vickie (2026-02-19). Saturday 2/21: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St | Valley Fair Mall…

NEOB (2026-02-19). Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid. sanews.gov.za Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine's first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid. ⚪ Shahid passed away at the age of 76 in France. ⚪ The President described Shahid's passing as a "moment of sadness that ripples from the ruins of a brutalised Palestine to places all over the world where we remain resolute in our solidarity with the people of Palestine in their struggle for freedom". ⚪ "Leila Shahid leaves us while the State of Israel perpetuates the excessive violence and disregard of international law that Leila wit…

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). Microsoft says it does not 'think' US ICE uses firm's tech for mass surveillance of civilians. tribune.com.pk Microsoft said on Wednesday it did not think the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was using its technology for mass surveillance of civilians, but added that it provided cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools to ICE. | The statement from the technology company came in response to a report by The Guardian that said ICE deepened its reliance on Microsoft's cloud technology last year as the agency ramped up arrest and deportation operations. The newspaper cited leaked documents. | ICE more than tripled the amount of data it stored in Microsoft's Azure cloud platform in the six months leadin…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.

Committee on Academic Freedom (2026-02-19). Now They're Telling Professors what Posters they Can have on their Office Doors, and, no Palestine. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Arkansas regarding Mohja Kahf's posters: | President Jay B. Silveria | University of Arkansas | chancell@uark.edu | Dear President Silveria, Chancellor Robinson and Dean Raines: | We write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) and its Committee on Academic Freedom to…

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Man missing amid France's record rain. tribune.com.pk A man has gone missing in the Loire River in the flood-hit west of France, an official said, as the country on Wednesday marked a record-breaking streak of 35 consecutive days of rain. | National weather service Meteo-France said the country was experiencing its longest series of rainy days since measurements began in 1959, breaking the 2023 record. | Four departments in western France were placed under red alert over the risk of flooding, with officials expecting the situation to worsen with the arrival of Storm Pedro, which is poised to batter swathes of western Europe. | "It's incredibly distressing, really…

____ (2026-02-19). Allahabad High Court Upholds Transgender Rights in Passport Dispute. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed the rights of transgender individuals by ruling that a certificate issued by a district magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 serves as conclusive proof of gender identity for passport issuance.

geo.tv (2026-02-19). Eight skiers confirmed dead in California avalanche, one still missing. geo.tv Rescue teams head to the site where skiers were trapped by an avalanche in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains near Nevada City, California, US, February 19, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams contending with dangerous conditions.Sheriff says avalanche danger was widely…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.

Sean Dorsey Dance (2026-02-19). Friday 4/24: Sean Dorsey 22nd Annual Home Season: We Choose Each Other. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110…

infobrics (2026-02-19). Anti-Hegemonism and the Dynamics of Relations in the Russia—India—China Triangle. infobrics.org Russia—for which constructing a stable security order in Eurasia remains the overriding priority—is uniquely positioned to serve as a catalyst for understanding between Beijing and New Delhi, both in bilateral conversations and through multilateral platforms…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Fact Sheet: Narendra Modi and His Hindutva Politics. ummid.com Prime Minister Modi and his Hindutva politics have failed both domestically and on the international stage due to a lack of vision.

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-19). 'Go back, Indian dog': Indian nurse thrashed, left with broken nose in racial attack in Australia. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Months after anti-immigration protests spread across Australia, attacks on members of the Indian community are still happening. Recently, a 22-year-old Sikh nurse was badly beaten in a racial attack in Geelong, near Melbourne. The incident took place on Tuesday night at a gym in Corio. | Harmanpreet Singh said that around 11 pm, three men approached him while he was working out at the gym. They started verbally abusing him. When he left the gym, he saw the same men waiting outside. They allegedly called him an "Indian dog" and told him to "go back to where you came from." One of the men then hit h…

____ (2026-02-19). Cross-Border Arms Seizure: Arrest in Rajouri. devdiscourse.com A border resident was apprehended with foreign-made weapons in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials stated on Thursday. The individual, identified as Sachin Kumar from Sair village near the Line of Control, was captured by an Army patrol near Raipur village within the Nowshera sector late Wednesday night.

| AFP | (2026-02-19). All World Cup matches sold out: Infantino. tribune.com.pk All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff. | "The demand is there. Every match is sold out," Infantino told CNBC. | Infantino, in an interview from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, said that there had been 508 million ticket requests in four weeks for some seven million available tickets. | He said requests during the main sales phase in January came from more than 200 countries. | "(We've) never see anything like that ⚪ incredible," said In…

____ (2026-02-19). Gavaskar's Insight: Abhishek Sharma's Struggles and India's Tactics. devdiscourse.com Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns over Abhishek Sharma's form in the current T20 World Cup, suggesting that the weight of expectations is taking a toll on the young cricketer. Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, called for Sharma to adopt a more careful approach at the beginning of his innings to regain confidence.

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). South Korean court hands life term to ex‚Äëpresident Yoon in insurrection trial. tribune.com.pk

UMMID (2026-02-19). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).

Binoy Kampmark (2026-02-19). Fearing Immigration: The Australian Coalition and the Return of Bad Habits. counterpunch.org Killing political leaders — metaphorically and actually — often ushers in a silly season where the Mad Hatter presides over an imbecilic party. Amidst coups, defections, dethronements and confusions on the right of Australia politics, we see ugly topics return to the fore with ghastly predictability. The Liberals, the Nationals, and Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party, are

UMMID (2026-02-19). China announces duty free imports from almost whole of African Continent. ummid.com China has announced to implement zero duty imports from almost whole of the African Continent starting May 01, 2026.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Israel A State of Exception Eyes Borders Beyond Palestine. ummid.com Israel has already created that void. In the hands of a genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of Palestine.

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Pentagon 'readies' major air campaign on Iran as war fears near breaking point. hindustantimes.com Months of simmering tension may be about to explode. Fresh insider reporting claims the Pentagon is quietly preparing a weeks‚Äëlong air war against Iran, far beyond "surgical" strikes and potentially aimed at the regime itself, with Israel expected to join in. Two US carriers, dozens of warships, hundreds of jets and over 150 cargo flights are already in theater, and sources say another 50 F‚Äë35s, F‚Äë22s and F‚Äë16s are racing toward the Gulf. One Trump adviser now pegs the odds of "kinetic action" at 90%. Is U.S.-Iran war imminent?

Staff (2026-02-19). Building a Legacy Through Travel: How One Black Family Turned Passion into Purpose. moguldom.com From Practical Decisions to Purposeful Work For many Black families, entrepreneurship is about more than income. It represents freedom, flexibility, and the ability to build something that lasts. For Sasha and Victor Esada, that vision took shape when they began searching for a business they could run from home while raising their children. They explored …

Kodao Productions (2026-02-19). Environmental defenders labeled 'terrorists' for bringing renewable power to Philippine communities. globalvoices.org Laws are weaponized targeting climate activists and groups providing assistance in remote communitiesGlobal Voices A water impounding facility for a micro-hydro electricity project installed by Sibat in northern Cordillera, Luzon island ( This article by Raymund B. Villanueva was co-published in English by

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-19). Massive air deployment in Middle East since 2003 Iraq invasion: US prepares to strike Iran, Trumps nod awaited. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As tensions seemingly rise between the United States and Iran, reports of imminent American strikes on Iran have come to the fore with Washington deploying significant fighter jets and support aircraft to the Middle East. | Reports say the military build-up includes several squadrons of advanced fighter jets such as F-35s, F-22s, F-15s and F-16s. Command-and-control aircraft, which help manage large air operations, are also being sent to the region. Important air defence systems have already been deployed in recent weeks, and more fighter jets are on the way, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Ryan Dennis (2026-02-19). How Trump Could Earn Farmers' Support. progressive.org A year into Trump's second term, many farmers are worse off than they were on Inauguration Day.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.

Katie Myers (2026-02-19). The nation's largest public utility is going back to coal — with almost no input from the public. grist.org The Tennessee Valley Authority's quarterly meeting in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, opened with a triumphant video homage to its work during Winter Storm Fern. Energy had come through, yet again, to defeat extreme cold. The montage credited this to the utility's "coal workhorses," then noted that nuclear provided "uninterrupted power" and "hydro responded instantly." The list ended there, despite years of promises that the agency would bolster renewables and battery storage. The message was clear: Solar had been unceremoniously dropped from the mix, and coal, which the agency had been phasing out, was back. | What t…

Binoy Kampmark (2026-02-19). How Australia's Tobacco Excise Produced Crime. dissidentvoice.org The cutting of pleasures, the trimming of delights and telling people how they can enjoy life, is the sort of thing that will be tolerated, up to a point. Otherwise liberal countries do suffer moral convulsions, be it about sex, drug taking, smoking and boozing. Regulations and laws are inevitably passed, much of it tolerated. …

Dan Jensen (2026-02-19). Pauline Hanson anti-Islam backlash amid tidal wave of AI misinformation. independentaustralia.net

UMMID (2026-02-19). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com JEE Main 2026 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the new result date of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.

many organizations (2026-02-19). Wednesday 2/18: Free Leqaa Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8w0KZBnT4WS……

Guest Blogger (2026-02-19). Texas Windpower: Will Negative Pricing Blow Out the Lights? (PTC vs. reliable new capacity). wattsupwiththat.com The disruption of the Texas electrical market by negative wind prices is only going to get worse as more renewable-specific transmission lines are built, and as the frequency of negative pricing in new parts of the state comes to resemble the West Zone.

Associated Press (2026-02-19). 'Baby blue' out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump's order. scmp.com A red, white and blue colour scheme championed by US President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the US military said on Thursday. | The Air Force said a "red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme" will be used for the updated jet that is slated to serve as Air Force One as well as other, smaller jets that routinely fly other top government officials.

geo.tv (2026-02-19). US military 'ready to strike' Iran as Tehran, Moscow plan joint naval drills. geo.tv The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea, February 6, 2026. — Reuters Trump to make final decision about striking Iran.White House briefed on military buildup in Middle East. Iran to…

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Denmark's king shows support in Greenland. tribune.com.pk Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump. | The 57-year-old monarch waved to well-wishers brandishing Greenlandic flags at Nuuk airport as he was greeted by the territory's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. | "It is a great pleasure for me to be back in Greenland and to meet the Greenlandic people,," the king told reporters after a meeting with Nielsen. | He added that Greenland's people and wellbeing were "very close to my heart." | "They always have been. They always will…

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Zuckerberg to testify in media trial. tribune.com.pk Kaley GM started using YouTube at age six, Instagram at 11, then TikTok and Snapchat…

EDWIN (2026-02-19). Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects. sanews.gov.za Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects | Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrial projects, which will benefit small businesses and communities across the country's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). | The successful implementation of the strategy and its potential positive impact dominated discussions at the SEZs Chief Executive Officers Forum in Sandton on Tuesday. | According to the SEZs Advisor at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Maoto Molefane, the SID Strategy aims to s…

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos (2026-02-19). Wednesday 2/25: Black History Month Celebration. indybay.org The Spot, Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.

MDORE (2026-02-19). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |

UMMID (2026-02-19). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.

Mark Brody (2026-02-19). Students Across the U.S. Are Protesting ICE. Texas Wants To Punish Their Schools. portside.org Students Across the U.S. Are Protesting ICE. Texas Wants To Punish Their Schools. | Thu, 02/19/2026 – 02: 04

Sue Arnold (2026-02-19). rapidly disappearing biodiversity is still not a priority. independentaustralia.net

| Web Desk | (2026-02-19). Sindh, USDA launch $80m school meals programme. tribune.com.pk The Government of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Thursday launched the Sindh School Meals Programme, backed by $80 million in funding, to provide daily cooked meals and take-home rations to more than 200,000 students across nearly 1,300 primary schools in the province. | The initiative, supported under the USDA's McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme, will be implemented by Save the Children and the World Food Programme (WFP) in coordination with Sindh's Planning and Development Department, School Education and Literacy Department, and pro…

Lynda Carson (2026-02-19). RIP: Jesse Jackson at the Wattstax concert in Los Angeles, in 1972. indybay.org Rev. Jesse Jackson, head of Operation PUSH, was the MC of the Wattstax concert, in 1972.

UMMID (2026-02-19). One dead as Metro bridge pillar collapses in Mumbai. ummid.com One person has been killed and three others are injured after a pillar of an under-construction metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, Mumbai Saturday February 14, 2026.

Mark Brody (2026-02-19). Is "Voter Fraud" the Most Dangerous Political Lie in American History? portside.org Is "Voter Fraud" the Most Dangerous Political Lie in American History? | Thu, 02/19/2026 – 01: 23

Direct Action Everywhere (2026-02-19). Map of California Factory Farms Exposes Hidden Supply Chains Behind "Humane" Labels. indybay.org The first-of-its-kind map at FactoryFarmWatch.org is the most comprehensive single source of information on CA's 1300+ industrial animal farms…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Lavrov says Iran secured enriched Uranium after U.S. strikes in June, last year. hindustantimes.com Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed what Iran did with its enriched uranium after US airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. Lavrov said Tehran was focused on securing its nuclear materials and keeping its program under international oversight. He insisted Iran remains committed to using nuclear technology only for fuel and energy under IAEA monitoring, while accusing Washington of triggering new risks and tensions by bombing safeguarded sites. Watch for details…

Middle East Monitor (2026-02-19). Israel's not-so-subtle Push to Annex the Entire Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com

geo.tv (2026-02-19). Canada revises Express Entry immigration rules, adds military roles. geo.tv

LVP (2026-02-19). IBT 2010 CSUSF Strikers & Unionists Speak Out About Attacks On Labor & CSU Union Busting. indybay.org Striking IBT 2010 CSUSF building trades workers spoke out about their 4 day unfair labor practice strike. They were joined by other workers including an Amazon Teamster who talked about the role of AI at warehouses.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar quarters. tribune.com.pk Carlos Alcaraz maintained his 100-percent start to the year by battling past Frenchman Valentin Royer in Doha on Wednesday, while his great rival Jannik Sinner also secured a quarter-final place. | The world number one, who became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier this month, notched his ninth straight win of 2025 with a 6-2, 7-5 success despite trailing 5-2 in the second set. | "There were some moments when I thought about a third set, I'm not going to lie, but obviously it was just a small place in my mind that was thinking that," Alcaraz said. | "The rest was…

Staff (2026-02-19). 4 Reasons Why Businesses Are Consolidating Tech Instead of Adding To It. moguldom.com When it comes to technology, there are generally two distinct groups of thought. Some jump when something new enters the market. They wait hours on end for the latest iPhone to be released. They are the first to update their systems when a new version is released. Then, some sit back and wait to see …

____ (2026-02-19). Airbus Advocates for Two-Fighter Solution Amidst FCAS Disputes. devdiscourse.com Airbus is ready to back a dual-fighter strategy for the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) if European governments desire such an approach, CEO Guillaume Faury declared. His statement comes as part of a financial results presentation.

Guest Blogger (2026-02-19). Forging and vaulting ahead for critical minerals. wattsupwiththat.com The inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial was aimed at strengthening global supply chains for minerals essential for advanced technologies, defense, AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices. Attendees ran the gamut from India and Japan to the European Commission to Qatar and the UAE, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan and Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines, and Israel and Jordan.

Hank Pellissier (2026-02-19). Sunday 2/22: Comic Revolutionary Cabaret at Berkeley Unitarian Hall. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street at Bonita…

____ (2026-02-19). Demis Hassabis: AI as a Catalyst for Revolutionary Scientific Discovery. devdiscourse.com Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has hailed artificial intelligence (AI) as an instrumental catalyst for rapid scientific discovery. Speaking at the India AI Summit, Hassabis described AI as one of the most transformative forces in human history, drawing parallels to the advent of fire and electricity.

GABIK (2026-02-19). Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery. sanews.gov.za Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum. ⚪ Mahlobo, accompanied by the City's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Utility Services, Frans Boshielo, conducted an oversight visit to the Klipgat, Mabopane Main and Soshanguve L reservoirs on Wednesday. ⚪ The visit aimed to assess progress made by the city in impleme…

Speak Out Socialists (2026-02-19). Saturday 2/21: ICE Out of the Bay! Organizing Meeting. indybay.org Oakland Public Library, César Chávez Branch | 3301 E 12th St, Oakland, CA | (near Fruitvale BART)…

Freedom Socialist Party (2026-02-19). Wednesday 2/25: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109…

Chenchen Zhang (2026-02-19). Mirror and Mismatch: China and the Global Politics of the Far Right‚Ä®. orinocotribune.com By Chenchen Zhang — Feb 3, 2026 | The far-right label is not easily applied in China, but nevertheless there is a rising tide of xenophobia, militaristic nationalism, racism, anti-feminism, and social conservatism in Chinese online discourse and sometimes within the state. The global fight against fascism requires movements worldwide to connect with grassroots activists within China and among the diaspora pushing for liberatory futures. | Is there a far right in China? What are its characteristics? How does it coincide with or differ from the far right elsewhere?
| It can be tricky to talk about 'left'

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Hamilton feeling 'connected' to new Ferrari car. tribune.com.pk Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said that Ferrari's new car has his "DNA" within it as the seven-time world champion put it through its paces on the first day of the second pre-season test in Bahrain. | Hamilton was seventh-fastest on the day and managed 44 laps, while his teammate Charles Leclerc put in 70 and was 0.6sec faster in third place. | After a miserable first season at Ferrari last year, seven-time world champion Hamilton said he felt in sync with the Scuderia's new car ⚪ the SF-26. | "Last year we were locked into a car that ultimately I inherited," Hamilton said. | "This is a car that I've been able…

Andrew Korybko (2026-02-19). Poland's Military Build-Up Might Have Ultimately Been For Nothing. thealtworld.com The potential domestic political ramifications are more significant than exposing Poland as possibly having been a paper tiger all along despite now having the largest armed forces in the EU. | The Washington Post published an insightful piece in late January about how "

infobrics (2026-02-19). Tech firm spars with Pentagon over unchecked use of AI in warfare, surveillance. infobrics.org The US government is deliberately exerting pressure on private companies to militarize advanced AI. Such trends are deeply disturbing, with Washington DC consistently ignoring the multipolar world's calls to regulate AI, which would prevent the uncontrollable (ab)use of this highly advanced emerging technology, particularly for military purposes.

SPPLWV (2026-02-19). Monday 3/2: Crossing State Lines for Abortion Access: Short Films and Panel Discussion. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103…

____ (2026-02-19). Devastating Gas Explosion Rocks Karachi, Death Toll Rises. devdiscourse.com A tragic gas explosion erupted in an apartment building in Karachi, Pakistan's largest port city, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals, including women and children. The catastrophic event has left several others injured, as confirmed by police and rescue officials on Thursday.

Snookie (2026-02-19). Retired Street Artist Renews Call To Declare Graffiti War On Billionaire Backed Bilal. indybay.org Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has used city resources to speed up buffing graffiti holding him accountable for harm to working class and poor people.

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Zelensky accuses top Russian ally of aiding Moscow attacks on Ukraine's north. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky directly targeted a top Russian ally, accusing him of aiding Russia's war machine. In a fiery move, Zelensky slammed the nation's leader for helping Moscow strike Ukraine's northern regions. Is Zelensky's latest decision a desperate gambit to hurt Putin — or a bold message to Europe about the ally's complicity? Watch the video to find out.

nosihle (2026-02-19). Government welcomes easing of inflation. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes easing of inflation | Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January. | According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline inflation eased from 3.6% in December 2025 to 3.5% in January 2026. | "The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This contributes to a generally contained price environment at the start of the year," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Wednesday. | Food price inflation remained steady overall, with several staple it…

UMMID (2026-02-19). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.

Imran Khalid (2026-02-19). Trump Tries to Turn Greenland Into Okinawa. counterpunch.org In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia established a revolutionary principle that has anchored global order for nearly four centuries: the legal equality of sovereign states and the sanctity of their borders. It was a practical accommodation to reality, designed to end an era of chaotic, faith-based warfare by ensuring that every state, regardless of its size or strength,

infobrics (2026-02-19). Russia Bought a Record Amount of Grapes from China. infobrics.org The export of fresh grapes from China to Russia tripled last year, as a result of which it reached a record volume for the entire time of trade between the two countries…

Steve Early (2026-02-19). New Bio of Jessica Mitford Recalls Fine Old Conflict Over Civil Rights. counterpunch.org During World War II, the shipyard workforce in Richmond, CA. numbered one hundred thousand—and 20 percent was non-white. By 1945, Richmond had the largest public housing program in the nation, with seventy-three thousan

infobrics (2026-02-19). India's BRICS Presidency Pits the Global South Against 'America First'. infobrics.org New Delhi is likely to avoid an overtly confrontational approach through BRICS and will focus on developmental issues in order to balance its relations with major powers and to place issues of the Global South at the center of BRICS agenda…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Russia stages naval show from Pacific to Gulf as U.S. boosts forces near Iran. hindustantimes.com While Washington rushes two carriers, 150 cargo flights and dozens more F‚Äë35s, F‚Äë22s and F‚Äë16s toward the Gulf, Russia is quietly staging a shadow show of force from the Pacific to the Persian Gulf. In Kamchatka, the MPK‚Äë82 fires RBU‚Äë6000 salvos in night drills to "block enemy subs," as the Pacific Fleet hones anti‚Äësubmarine warfare. Simultaneously, corvette Stoikiy docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas ahead of joint Russian‚ÄëIranian naval exercises in the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean.

UMMID (2026-02-19). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.

Editor (2026-02-19). The Value Chain of Suffering in the Global South. scheerpost.com Photograph (PUPSOC), Cajibío, Cauca: clash during forced coca eradication. | 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 Vijay Prashad / For Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores | A few months ago, I travelled wi…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Iran expands war drills near U.S. forces with missiles, drones & naval maneuvers. hindustantimes.com After a tense live‚Äëfire drill in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now taking its war games to the skies and seas — and straight into America's line of sight. A new NOTAM warned of rocket launches, drones and missile activity over southern Iran. At the same time, the U.S. has flooded the region with over 50 advanced fighter jets and a second carrier group. Watch the video for more.

____ (2026-02-19). AI Impact Summit in India Faces Setbacks Amidst High-Profile Withdrawals. devdiscourse.com The AI Impact Summit in India encountered major setbacks as Bill Gates and Nvidia's Jensen Huang withdrew hours before scheduled keynote addresses. Their abrupt absence added to organizational difficulties that plagued the event, already criticized for traffic chaos and planning errors.

NEOB (2026-02-19). Hamilton Ndlovu's appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed. sanews.gov.za Hamilton Ndlovu's appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu's application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract. | The contract was awarded by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. | "The appeal had lapsed due to the failure to act within the prescribed timelines, and the appellants' explanation for the delays was found to be superficial, contradictory and d…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: 2026 Folsom Black History Month Celebration – From Negroland to Negro Bar, Alta California. indybay.org Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma Street | Folsom, California…

albawaba (2026-02-19). Indian university passes off Chinese robot as homegrown innovation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Galgotias University was ordered to vacate its exhibition stall at the AI Impact Summit 2026 after presenting a Chinese-manufactured robotic dog as an indigenous technological development, sparking widespread criticism and embarrassment at the high-profile event.The Greater Noida-based institution showcased a quadruped robot branded as "Orion," with a university representative stating in a televised interview that it had been developed by the university's Centre of Excellence. However, social media users quickly identified the machine as the Unitree Go2, a commercially available robotic dog produced by…

Mark Brody (2026-02-19). Environmental Groups Sue Trump's EPA Over Repeal of Landmark Climate Finding. portside.org Environmental Groups Sue Trump's EPA Over Repeal of Landmark Climate Finding | Thu, 02/19/2026 – 00: 08

UMMID (2026-02-19). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Mohammad Deepak: A Glare Of Hope In A Charged Situation. ummid.com One hopes and wishes we see more of people like Harsh Manders and 'Mohammad Deepak' who represent the true idea of India.

Geoffrey (2026-02-19). The Elected King of Black America or the Black King of Progressivism. portside.org The Elected King of Black America or the Black King of Progressivism | Thu, 02/19/2026 – 00: 13

Kim Sawyer (2026-02-19). Australia's culture of complicity. independentaustralia.net

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Fireworks shop blast kills 12 in China. tribune.com.pk An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China killed 12 people on Wednesday, the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. | Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year, which fell on Tuesday. | While many larger cities, including the capital Beijing, have banned the practice in recent years — in part due to pollution — towns and rural areas are often filled with the sounds of exploding firecrackers and "missile" fireworks for days on end during the holiday period. | "At approximatel…

Reuters (2026-02-19). Satellite photos show Iran has been repairing and fortifying key sites. scmp.com Satellite images show that Iran has recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, experts ‚Å say, advancing work at a location reportedly bombed by Israel ‚Å in 2024 amid tensions with the United States. | Images also show that Iran has buried tunnel ‚Å entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the US during Israel's 12-day war with Iran last year, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

UMMID (2026-02-19). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.

Michael K. Smith (2026-02-19). The Life Work of Jesse Jackson. counterpunch.org Jackson flatly rejected the notion that Americans had any common cause with the likes of Batista, Diem, Pinochet, the Shah, Somoza, and Marcos. He called for a freeze on nuclear weapons, large cuts in Pentagon spending, withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe, the elimination of first-strike MX, Cruise, and Trident D-5 missiles, as well as the canceling of Reagan's first-strike enabling Star Wars delusion. Alone among candidates, he held that Palestinians were a people deserving of national rights and a homeland.

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2026-02-19). Ajamu Baraka Remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson. popularresistance.org The Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84 on February 17, 2026. A man who was literally at Martin Luther King's side when he was assassinated also led Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition and who ran for president in 1984 and 1988, has left quite a legacy. I will discuss that with Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report editor and contributor. I think that whenever we look at these personalities that emerged during the period of the Black liberation and so-called civil rights era, we have to always, in my opinion, contextualize these individuals. There would be no Dr. King or Jesse Jackson or any of them…

hindustantimes (2026-02-19). Iran buries key nuclear sites as Trump demands uranium handover, US jets surge. hindustantimes.com As Donald Trump demands Iran hand over its enriched uranium, new satellite imagery shows Tehran racing to bury its most sensitive nuclear sites. At Parchin's Taleghan‚Äë2, a concrete "sarcophagus" is now being smothered in soil, with experts warning it could soon be an "unrecognizable bunker" built to survive airstrikes. Nearby, the Pickaxe Mountain complex and Isfahan tunnels are being reinforced and sealed even as over 50 US fighters, including F‚Äë35s and F‚Äë22s, surge into the region.

UMMID (2026-02-19). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.

| Sajid Rauf | (2026-02-19). Gas cylinder blast kills at least 16 as building collapses in Karachi. tribune.com.pk At least 16 people were killed and 13 others injured after a gas cylinder explosion caused the roof of a residential building to collapse in Karachi's Gul Rana Colony in the Soldier Bazaar neighbourhood, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 (Sindh) said on early Thursday morning. | The blast occurred near Street No. 05, close to Aga Khan School. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the incident, with ambulances and volunteers transporting the injured and deceased to Civil Hospital Karachi, where treatment is ongoing. | Eyewitnesses said the explosion was so intense that nearby buildings also shook, s…

Mazloum Abdi, Various (2026-02-19). (Video) Syria's new power map: Inside the SDF—Damascus deal (plus global intellectuals call to defend Rojava's democratic experiment). links.org.au Mazloum Abdi discusses the international community's stance toward Rojava, the January 29 agreement with Damascus, whether the US betrayed the Kurds, and Kurdish unity and representation in Syria's new political order.

Anera, Walla Oriqat (2026-02-19). Friday 2/27: Anera Interfaith Iftar. indybay.org Amoura Restaurant 713 Linden Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080…

Dave DeCamp (2026-02-19). Rep. Ro Khanna To Force a Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Next Week. news.antiwar.com Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said on Wednesday that he will force a vote on a War Powers Resolution meant to prevent President Trump from attacking Iran without congressional authorization, as required by the Constitution. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Khanna, and several other Democrats back in June 2025 amid the 12-day …

Bill Lueders (2026-02-19). How to Fix the Justice System. progressive.org Emily Galvin Almanza's new book insightfully catalogues the failings of the criminal justice system.

| Rana Yasif | (2026-02-19). Punjab reports 1,695 suspected measles cases in first four weeks of 2026. tribune.com.pk As many as 1,695 suspected measles cases have been reported in Punjab during the first four weeks of 2026, with 330 confirmed through laboratory testing, according to a report submitted by the Director General Health Services to the Lahore High Court on Thursday. | Filed in response to a petition concerning deaths caused by measles, the report also revealed that 40 outbreak alerts have been issued across the province so far this year. | Providing a comparative overview, the DG Health informed the court that Punjab recorded 23,680 suspected measles cases in 2024, of which 6,747 were laboratory confirmed. In 202…

GABIK (2026-02-19). SA stone fruit enters Chinese market in historic first shipment. sanews.gov.za SA stone fruit enters Chinese market in historic first shipment | South Africa is marking a significant milestone in agricultural trade, with the country's first consignment of stone fruit having departed for China. | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, accompanied by the People's Republic of China Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, visited the Freshness First Packhouse in Franschhoek on Wednesday, 18 February, where the inaugural shipment was prepared for export. | The consignment comprises approximately 20 000 cartons of premium plums, primarily the African Delight and Ruby Star varieties. This shipment ma…

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Trump sued over dismantled climate rule. tribune.com.pk

WiBOPM (2026-02-19). TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. Evers to Veto Anti Free Speech Bills Conflating Anti-Israel Speech with Antisemitism. wibailoutpeople.org Two versions of a bill headed to Gov. Tony Evers' (D-WI) desk are threatening free speech rights in Wisconsin and quietly conflating anti-Israel speech with antisemitism. The language in both AB 446 and SB 445 uses vague standards to threaten free speech rights in Wisconsin, expanding state power to stifle political speech. Both versions of …

RAY (2026-02-19). US Union Membership Soared to 16-Year High in 2025 Despite Trump Assault. portside.org US Union Membership Soared to 16-Year High in 2025 Despite Trump Assault | Wed, 02/18/2026 – 19: 15

| Web Desk | (2026-02-19). Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over Bajaur attack killing 11 soldiers. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday summoned the Afghan deputy head of mission to deliver a strong demarche over the February 16 attack in Bajaur that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers. | The assault involved a suicide car bomb followed by a firing raid on a post of Pakistan's armed forces and law enforcement agencies. Authorities attributed the attack to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which Pakistani officials refer to as Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK). | Pakistan condemned the attack in the strongest terms and said such incidents have serious implications for regional security. | According to a Foreign Offic…

David Oughton (2026-02-19). Strengthen the United Nations. counterpunch.org Although the United Nations was created in 1945 with the goal of ending war and solving other global problems, in many cases the international organization has been unable to fulfill its mission. Since that time, wars have been fought, unscrupulous national leaders have done whatever they can get away with, and numerous global problems remain

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts. tribune.com.pk Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions. | Gates' absence, followed by another high-profile cancellation by Nvidia's Jensen Huang, adds to a difficult opening for a summit billed as the first major artificial intelligence forum in the Global South, where India has sought to position itself as a leading voice in worldwide AI governance. | The Gates Foundation said the billionaire will not deliver his addre…

San Jose Against War (2026-02-19). Friday 2/20: Fight for a Free Palestine! Rally and March. indybay.org St. James Park, corner of 1st St & E St. John St, San Jose…

UMMID (2026-02-19). SPL 25/26: Ivan Toney replaces Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer. ummid.com Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Saudi FC has replaced Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer after MatchWeek22 (MW22) in the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025/26.

UMMID (2026-02-19). RRB CEN 06/2025 Exam Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has confirmed the examination date and schedule of the Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) to be conducted to fill various vacancies as notified under the RRB CEN 06/2025.

| Aftab Khan | (2026-02-19). Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights till March 23. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, with the restriction now remaining in force until March 23. | The PAA issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) following a government decision, confirming that the ban applies to all aircraft registered in India, including planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines as well as Indian military flights. | According to a 2022 document by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Pakistan's airspace is divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIRs) Karachi (OPKR) and Laho…

Jamie, Hazel, Cat (2026-02-19). Thursday 2/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

LVP (2026-02-19). Pay Our Wage Increase! IBT2010 Teamsters CSUSF Strike Rally & Solidarity with Other Unions. indybay.org Over 1,000 CSU building trades workers who are members of IBT Local 2010 launched a 4 day unfair labor strike against the CSU management and Trustees. The strikers rallied in CSUSF.

| AFP | (2026-02-19). US to review new Moderna flu shot. tribune.com.pk Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration walked back its previous position and agreed to review the company's new mRNA-based flu shot. | Last week the US firm said the federal vaccine regulator rejected the application for review of the new shot, calling its clinical trial inadequate. | But Moderna said that after a "constructive" meeting the FDA had accepted the application for review based on a regulatory pathway focused on older adults. | The company's application now seeks full approval for adults 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older, Moderna said…

Phil Rockstroh (2026-02-19). The Crook(s) Of Revelation. counterpunch.org There is the banality of evil and the evil of banality Part and parcel of the phenomenology of hyper-authoritarian Christians: The more they claim their affinity and psychical binding to Jesus Christ, the more pronounced their shadow half, that could be termed as demonic. In essence, individuals who insist they are light-bearers — who insist

UMMID (2026-02-19). Ramadan 2026 Moon sighting in Saudi Arabia Tuesday. ummid.com The Saudi Royal Court has asked local citizens to spot and report if any the New Moon of Ramadan 2026 (Ramadan 1447) — The Holy Month of Fasting, on Tuesday 29th of Shaban 1447 AH corresponding to February 17, 2026.

UMMID (2026-02-19). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.

| Saleem Jhandir | (2026-02-19). Sindh CM approves AI-based job portal, complaint system for persons with disabilities. tribune.com.pk Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has approved the establishment of an AI-based Job Portal and a Complaint Resolution System to effectively link persons with disabilities to employment opportunities and institutional support across the province. The decision was made during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's House on Thursday. | Sindh takes major step toward inclusive governance | CM ‚Å¶‚Å¶@MuradAliShahPPP‚Å© approves AI-powered job portal & grievance system for Persons with Disabilities, linking #PWDs with govt jobs on merit. pic.twitter…

Staff (2026-02-19). When Is It the Best Option to Sell a Life Insurance Policy. moguldom.com Life insurance provides financial security for loved ones, but the need for this protection can evolve over a lifetime. For some policyholders, premium payments may become difficult to manage, the original reason for the coverage may no longer exist, or a significant need for immediate funds may arise. In these specific situations, a life settlement, …

infobrics (2026-02-19). Hungary helps US better understand conflict in Ukraine, says Orbán. infobrics.org Orbán and Zelensky's disagreements go beyond personal tension.

Center For Africa Peace & Conflict Resolution (2026-02-19). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Be Honored at 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards Ceremony. indybay.org We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, has been invited by Sac State University President Luke Wood, and he has accepted, as the keynote speaker and distinguished honoree at the 34th Annual Peace Awards Ceremony, an internationally renowned annual event recognizing those with outstanding service and leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.

Ed Rampell (2026-02-19). Smalltown Factions Highlight Our Divisions. progressive.org A school board race in rural Pennsylvania perfectly encapsulates the culture wars in 'An American Pastoral.'

Editor (2026-02-19). Peter Thiel Is Unleashing a Neocolonial Billionaire Fantasy in Honduras. scheerpost.com

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-19). Egypt: Expansion of summoning human rights defenders and imposing high financial bail to silence independent voices. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-19). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org

Juan Cole (2026-02-19). Is Trump getting US Troops out of Syria, another nail in the Coffin of Bush's "War on Terror?" juancole.com

____ (2026-02-19). Scope for unethical behaviour is limitless in AI and there is a need to expand framework of ethical behaviour and norms for it: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-19). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-19). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org

_____ (2026-02-19). Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio denied bail, to remain in prison after 6 years. CPJ Staff

Editor (2026-02-19). Why Labor Needs a Declaration of Political Independence. scheerpost.com

_____ (2026-02-19). Cambodian journalist Luot Sophal detained over military water shortage report. CPJ Staff

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-19). Urgent call to the African Union Heads of State to address deteriorating rule of law and democracy in Africa. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-19). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org

Staff (2026-02-19). El Siglo de Fidel (capítulo 4): Con Katiuska Blanco (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El capítulo cuatro de la serie "El siglo de Fidel", nos acerca a la vida del niño, del joven y del hombre que luego se convirtió en el líder natural de la Revolución.

Dalia Reyes (2026-02-19). Instructores de arte: profesión que salva almas. radiohc.cu En condiciones diferentes, muy complejas para esta isla, pero con el mismo compromiso en el corazón de formar mejores personas, amantes de la cultura de su país, y del humanismo que nos hace más cubanos, este 18 de febrero se celebra el Día del Instructor de arte. | Es el homenaje al aniversario 81 del natalicio de Olga Alonso, la joven que a inicios de la revolución escogió esta profesión y que falleció en un accidente en el cumplimiento de su misión. | Saraday Medina Díaz de Villegas, Presidenta provincial de la Brigada de Instructores de Arte José Martí en Villa Clara labora en la especialidad de teatro en el…

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Federación Mundial de la Juventud Democrática ratificó respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del Buró de la Federación Mundial de la Juventud Democrática (FMJD) ratificaron este miércoles en La Habana su respaldo irrestricto al pueblo cubano y a sus jóvenes, en un contexto de intensificación del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Al encuentro asistieron Gonàßalo Lopes, presidente de la FMJD; Adnan El Mokdad, vicepresidente para la región del Medio Oriente, y Suniel Sosa Cordero, representante de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) en la Secretaría General de esa organización. | Los dirigentes internacionales compartieron con la prensa los objetivos…

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Perú: Eligen nuevo presidente. radiohc.cu José María Balcázar es el nuevo presidente encargado del Perú, luego de haber sido elegido este miércoles por el Congreso de la República para terminar el interinato que lideraba José Jerí, hasta el próximo 28 de julio. | Balcázar encabezaba una de las cuatro listas de candidatos para quedarse con la mesa directiva del Parlamento y completar el período anual 2025-2026. | Luego de que el pleno destituyera en octubre de 2025 a Dina Boluarte como jefa de Estado del Perú, el congresista José Jerí había asumido el cargo para gobernar el país andino hasta las venideras elecciones generales. | Al no ser un presidente el…

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Sociedad civil cubana reafirmó compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu El firme posicionamiento de la sociedad civil cubana frente a las amenazas y presiones aplicadas contra su país por la actual administración estadounidense fue patentizado este miércoles, en La Habana, en la asamblea general de asociados de la Asociación Cubana de Naciones Unidas (ACNU). | Norma Goicochea Estenoz, presidenta de la ACNU, elevó la condena de los presentes al intento de asfixia por parte de Estados Unidos con la pretensión de rendir a Cuba, el cual calificó de injustificable e inmoral, y de profundo desconocimiento de la historia y la tradición de resistencia que ha caracterizado a la nación caribeñ…

Staff (2026-02-19). Descúbrelo: Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba; una cita con la naturaleza. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba fue concebido a finales de 1967, desde sus inicios se pensó como un espacio para la investigación científica, la conservación de la flora y la educación ambiental. En marzo de 1968 comenzó a funcionar oficialmente, convirtiéndose en un proyecto emblemático para el estudio y la protección de la biodiversidad cubana y mundial.

Staff (2026-02-19). Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y Real Jardín Botánico de Kew firman convenio de colaboración científica en Londres. cubadebate.cu Este 18 de febrero fue firmado en Londres, un Convenio de Colaboración Científica y Académica entre el Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba y el Real Jardín Botánico de Kew. Auspiciado por la Embajada del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte en La Habana, el acto contó con la presencia de la Embajadora de Cuba en Gran Bretaña.

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Cuba felicita a Gambia por aniversario 61 de su independencia. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Cuba felicitó este miércoles al pueblo y gobierno de Gambia, con motivo del aniversario 61 de su Independencia.Renovamos nuestra voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los lazos de amistad y cooperación entre nuestras naciones ª, expresó en un post de la red social X. | El 18 de febrero de 1965 la República de Gambia alcanzó su independencia, poniendo fin a más de un siglo de dominio colonial y dando inicio a una nueva etapa de autodeterminación y soberanía. | Desde el establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas, en 1974, Cuba y Gambia han colaborado de manera significativa en sectores estratég…

Yudit Almeida (2026-02-19). Taxi Holguín mantiene el motor encendido en medio de la crisis del transporte. radiohc.cu La imagen se repite a lo largo y ancho de la provincia: paradas abarrotadas, rostros que miran al horizonte con la esperanza de ver un punto luminoso que demora en llegar, y el reloj marcando una espera que se vuelve eterna. La crisis de combustible, agravada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico impuesto a Cuba por el vecino norteño, tiene al transporte público en Holguín en una de sus etapas más complejas, servicios urbanos, rurales e interprovinciales se ven afectados. | Sin embargo, en medio de este panorama de escasez y paradas forzosas, hay una entidad que se niega a detenerse. La Agencia Taxi Holguí…

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Vicepresidente de Cuba chequeó producción porcina y agrícola en Artemisa. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa recorrió este miércoles áreas productivas de la occidental provincia de Artemisa, vinculadas a la cría porcina y al cultivo de granos. | Allí, acompañado por autoridades políticas y gubernamentales del territorio, chequeó procesos y resultados, informó el periódico El Artemiseño. | En la Unidad Empresarial de Base Granja Urbana, finca 'San León 1', constató la siembra de 13 hectáreas de soya en colaboración con el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. | Según Osvel Guilarte González, director…

Leipzig del Carmen Vázquez García (2026-02-19). Perucho Figueredo: quien convirtió el sacrificio en himno. radiohc.cu Cuando aquel 18 de febrero de 1818, en una acaudalada casa bayamesa, àÅngel Figueredo y Eulalia Cisneros sostuvieron por primera vez al pequeño Pedro Felipe entre sus brazos, probablemente imaginaron para él un futuro de letras y leyes, de prestigio y comodidades. | No podían saber que aquel niño, a quien todos llamarían Perucho, llevaba en el pecho una semilla distinta: la que convertiría su pluma de abogado en bayoneta, y su piano de tertulia en campo de batalla | Hoy, a 208 años de aquel, Bayamo entera se detiene para rendir homenaje al prócer, hijo, al hombre que no solo dio letra y música al Himno Naci…

Staff (2026-02-19). De Moscú a La Habana: La guerra informativa en torno a la crisis en Cuba, escalada en Irán y el "quebrado" espíritu de Alaska. cubadebate.cu øCómo ve Rusia las presiones de Washington contra Irán, socio clave en los BRICS y la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái? øQué pasó tras Anchorage y por qué Moscú habla de compromisos incumplidos?

albawaba (2026-02-19). France: 'Bomb threat' forces evacuation of La France Insoumise office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French authorities have evacuated the headquarters of the country's hard-left party after a bomb threat, AFP reported Wednesday."The national headquarters of LFI have just been evacuated following a bomb threat. Police services are on site. All employees and activists are safe," the party's coordinator, Manuel Bompard, wrote on X.The office of France Unbowed, also known as La France Insoumise, in the capital, Paris, was evacuated after a bomb threat.Le siège national de la France insoumise vient d'être évacué suite à une menace à la bombe. | Les services de police sont sur place. | L'ensemble des salar…

Staff (2026-02-19). René Pérez dirigirá a Bad Bunny en la película "Porto Rico" cubadebate.cu René Pérez Joglar, también conocido como Residente, cumplirá uno de sus sueños al contar la historia de Puerto Rico desde el cine. En lo que será su primer largometraje como director, "Porto Rico", promete llevar al público a un viaje intenso que mezcla un 'western' caribeño, un drama histórico y hechos reales que aún marcan a la isla.

Martha Rios (2026-02-19). Putin: Rusia siempre ha estado junto a Cuba en defensa de su soberanía. radiohc.cu El presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin destacó este miércoles que Rusia siempre ha estado al lado de Cuba en defensa de su soberanía e independencia. | Al recibir en el Kremlin al canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, quien se encuentra en Moscú cumplimentando una visita de trabajo en calidad de enviado del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y del Gobierno, el mandatario del gigante euroasiático destacó la relación especial que durante décadas han mantenido ambas naciones.Siempre hemos estado del lado de Cuba en su lucha por la independencia, por el derecho a seguir su propio camino de desarrollo, y siempre hemos apoyado a…

| AFP | (2026-02-19). Habib Beye appointed coach of Marseille. tribune.com.pk Marseille have appointed their former captain Habib Beye as coach, the club announced on Wednesday, just over a week after he was sacked by their Ligue 1 rivals Rennes. | Beye, 48, succeeds Roberto De Zerbi after the Italian left the 1993 Champions League winners early last week in the wake of a 5-0 hammering by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain. | He takes over a team which lies fourth in France's Ligue 1 with 12 games of the season remaining, five points adrift of Lyon in third and 12 behind leaders Lens. | The top three qualify automatically for next season's Champions League, with fourth entering in the th…

Mireya Ojeda (2026-02-19). Culmina Jornada Nacional por el Día del Instructor de Arte dedicada al centenario de Fidel. radiohc.cu La Jornada Nacional por el 18 de febrero, Día del Instructor de Arte, de la Brigada José Martí, culmina este miércoles dedicada al centenario del Líder Histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz, creador del Programa de los Profesionales de la Comunidad, y por el natalicio de Olga Alonso, figura emblemática del movimiento en Cuba.

Staff (2026-02-19). Hackeo a Palantir: La resaca geopolítica de una filtración a gran escala. cubadebate.cu Palantir (llamada así por las mágicas "piedras videntes" de 'El Señor de los Anillos') no se dedica a la vigilancia en el sentido convencional mediante espías, cámaras o micrófonos ocultos. En su lugar, desarrolla 'software' que se vende a agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones militares y grandes corporaciones.

Staff (2026-02-19). Fallece en La Habana el dramaturgo Gerardo Fulleda León. cubadebate.cu La escena cubana acaba de perder a uno de sus artistas más emblemáticos: Gerardo Fulleda León, fallecido en la tarde de este miércoles en la capital, según publica el portal Cubaescena del Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas. Poeta, profesor, dramaturgo, investigador y director teatral, Fulleda León nació en Santiago de Cuba, en 1942.

A a (2026-02-19). Russia e India, verso quale futuro dei rapporti commerciali? strategic-culture.su Insieme, Russia e India possono dare un contributo significativo nell'affrontare le sfide alla sicurezza in Eurasia e oltre. | Segue nostro Opportunità trovate, opportunità perdute | Le relazioni economiche e commerciali tra Russia e India rappresentano un elemento strutturale del loro partenariato strategico, evolutosi nel corso di decenni in risposta ai mutamenti geopolitici globali e alle esigenze interne di sviluppo economico. A part…

GABRIELA Oakland, ASATA,, more (2026-02-19). Sunday 3/8: Oakland: International Working Day Protest March & Rally – No ICE! Stop Fascism! indybay.org Pergola at Lake Merritt | path near El Embarcadero and Lakeshore Ave | Oakland, CA | BART: Lake Merritt station…

| Reuters | (2026-02-19). Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids. tribune.com.pk "If we want to win big with teens, we must bring them in as tweens," read one internal Instagram presentation, 2018…

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aljazeera (2026-02-19). 'Proof of concept'? What Trump can achieve in first 'Board of Peace' summit. aljazeera.com Analysts say Trump will seek to show Gaza progress at controversial board meet, but pressure on Israel needed for gains.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony. aljazeera.com Tycoon tells legislators that Jeffrey Epstein stole 'vast sums' from him and denies knowledge of the financier's crimes.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Venezuela's Rodriguez, Colombia's Petro say they will meet 'soon'. aljazeera.com Petro said he had invited Rodriguez to meet in the border city of Cucuta to discuss energy cooperation.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation. aljazeera.com Environmental group says FBI is visiting activists' homes as Trump administration rolls back pollution protections.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Aid reaches Sudan's Kordofan as over 30 countries alarmed by drone attacks. aljazeera.com Food trucks arrive in area that has been cut off for two years as spate of deadly drone attacks hampers relief efforts.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports. aljazeera.com Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). N Korea's Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congress. aljazeera.com Kim hails nuclear-capable weapons as 'wonderful' and 'attractive' as N Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president, ninth leader in a decade. aljazeera.com The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April's general election.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Advocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding's repeal. aljazeera.com The US Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the climate change finding as part of a push to slash regulation.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). World leaders discuss AI future at India's global summit in New Delhi. aljazeera.com UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the 'whims of a few billionaires'.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). South Korea's ex-President Yoon given life in prison for insurrection. aljazeera.com South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk-yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.

aljazeera (2026-02-19). Gas explosion kills 13 in Pakistan's Karachi, collapsing building. aljazeera.com Rescuers are still removing rubble to search for any survivors trapped under the debris, police say.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). China wins speed skating men's team pursuit bronze at Milan-Cortina Games. ecns.cn Unity and shared determination proved decisive as China claimed a breakthrough bronze medal in the men's speed skating team pursuit at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Chinese skaters told Xinhua on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. ecns.cn Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday that she will bid for the presidency in 2028. Duterte formally confirmed her plans to seek the country's highest post at a press conference, the first to make public plans to run for president of the Philippines.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Peru's Congress approves motions to impeach President Jose Jeri. ecns.cn Peru's Congress on Tuesday approved seven censure motions to impeach the country's President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.After announcing the results, acting President of the Congress Fernando Rospigliosi declared the presidency of the Congress vacant."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). PLA conducts combat readiness patrols in South China Sea. ecns.cn Naval and air forces under the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command carried out a combat readiness patrol in the South China Sea from Sunday to Monday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). China upgrades Xiong'an high-tech zone to national level. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved the upgrade of the Hebei Xiong'an high-tech industrial development zone to a national-level high-tech industrial development zone, according to an official statement released on Friday.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Kiln fires of 'Capital of Porcelain' ignite the dreams of ceramic artists worldwide. ecns.cn The kiln fires of Jingdezhen, known as the "Capital of Porcelain," produce delicate china cups, plates and bowls for everyday use, as well as exquisite artistic ceramics. | Since the Song Dynasty, Jingdezhen porcelain has crossed oceans to reach more than 120 countries, serving as a messenger of cultural exchange.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Spring festival gala highlights China's tech ambitions via robotics showcase. ecns.cn The Year of the Horse's Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television event, has delivered a powerful statement: China's technological spotlight has decisively shifted to robotics.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Xi Story: Celebrating Spring Festival with the people. ecns.cn On the first day of the Chinese New Year, the festive atmosphere in central Beijing rises to a new pitch.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Quick start for Spring Festival: 'Becoming Chinese' in the Year of the Horse. ecns.cn Lately, "Becoming Chinese" is trending overseas, with a wave of overseas netizens joking that they're living through a "very Chinese time". As the Year of the Horse Spring Festival arrives, Draco Malfoy has unexpectedly gone viral, turning into a festive icon. | Countries like France, Malta, and Belarus have released their Year of the Horse commemorative postage stamps, showing how the Spring Festival is going global.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Iranian, Russian navies to hold joint drill on Thursday: media. ecns.cn Handout picture released by the Peruvian Congress showing the president of the Congress Fernando Rospigliosi (2-R) presiding over the extraordinary session to consider whether to impeach interim president Jose Jeri, at the auditorium of the Faustino Sanchez Carrion building of the legislative branch in Lima, on February 17, 2026.LIMA – Peru's Congress on Tuesday approved seven censure motions to impeach the country's President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Quick Start for Spring Festival: Year of the Horse. ecns.cn "Becoming Chinese" is trending worldwide, with overseas netizens joking about living in a "very Chinese moment."

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Multiple Chinese blockbusters to hit North American screen during Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese films are set for release in North America during the period of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, including two highly-anticipated blockbusters premiering Tuesday, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Day.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). China's 2026 Spring Festival box office exceeds 2 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's 2026 Spring Festival box office, including presales, topped 2 billion yuan (about 290 million U.S. dollars) by Wednesday afternoon, four days into the nine-day holiday, according to industry data.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a reception to usher in the Chinese New Year at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 14, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Fireworks shop explosion kills 12 in central China. ecns.cn Twelve people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks retail store in central China's Hubei Province on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Comicomment: One step from the fall. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently stated on a television program that she is "trying to create an environment" to visit the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a site that commemorates 14 convicted Class-A war criminals from WWII. This alarming rhetoric reveals not only a disregard for historical justice but also the intentions of Japan's right wing to revive a militarist past.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Xi sends Chinese New Year card in return to friends in U.S. state of Iowa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card extending his festive wishes, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Chinese, Japanese experts warn Japan's military buildup could push the country to the brink of danger. ecns.cn Japanese politics continues to show a right-leaning trend, with the government taking frequent actions in the realm of security policy. Speaking on China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program, Chen Yang, a young scholar specializing in Japanese affairs and a visiting research fellow at Liaoning University's Institute of Japan Studies, warned that Japan's recent military buildup has steadily eroded its long-standing "exclusively defense-oriented posture," posing a growing threat to regional security.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Team China stays resilient after a disappointing night. ecns.cn Chinese short-track speed skater Liu Shaoang competes in the men's 1,500m Final A at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday."It was a regret tonight that we got blocked and then taken down when we were gaining on fast," a calm Liu said of the crash after the 1,500m Final A.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Japan should reflect on history and repair relations with China: experts. ecns.cn Japan's House of Representatives election results announced on Feb. 9 delivered victory for the ruling bloc. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured 316 seats, surpassing the two-thirds threshold on its own, while the ruling coalition with Nippon Ishin no Kai expanded the ruling majority to 352 seats. Incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to secure re-election as prime minister when the parliament convenes on Feb. 18.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Lourenco, rotating African Union (AU) chairperson and Angolan president, and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the AU Commission, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people over the 39th AU Summit.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). (W.E. Talk) Japanese lawmaker says deeply uneasy about Takaichi staying in power, urges Japan to reaffirm 'no more war' pledge. ecns.cn Shiro Hanatani, a local city councilor from Japan, stated on the " W.E. Talk" program of China News Network that he is concerned that if Sanae Takaichi continues in power, her policies will become increasingly hawkish, and that the Takaichi administration's continued push for military buildup and expansion will further heighten tensions in Asia.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). China reports current account surplus in 2025. ecns.cn China's current account recorded a surplus of 734.9 billion U.S.The capital and financial accounts, including net errors and omissions for the fourth quarter, recorded a deficit of 760.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Japanese PM Takaichi's cabinet resigns. ecns.cn Cabinet ministers of the Takaichi administration submitted letters of resignation en masse at a cabinet meeting, which started shortly after 9 a.m. local time, as parliament is set to convene for a new session in the afternoon to elect a new prime minister.

ecns.cn (2026-02-19). Birthday boy Su Yiming wins China's first gold of Winter Olympics. ecns.cn China's snowboarding sensation Su Yiming delivered himself a perfect birthday gift and gave his fans a terrific Chinese New Year's present when he won Team China's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday in the men's slopestyle final.

Chen Maanit (2026-02-19). Israeli justice minister says challenge to his boycott of High Court president is. haaretz.com Yariv Levin asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to dismiss outright a petition demanding that he be forced to cooperate with the president of the Supreme Court, Justice Isaac Amit…

Lawrence Davidson (2026-02-19). What Is Really Behind the Rise of Antisemitism? counterpunch.org Back in the middle of January 2026, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz sent out a message to its subscribers asking them, "How has the rise in antisemitism affected the community where you live?…What has changed in your daily life, your sense of belonging, or your relationship to the spaces you move through — at work, on

Josh Breiner (2026-02-19). Israel refuses to release body of ex-IDF soldier who died in detention without trial. haaretz.com Hassan Kashallah, a resident of Rahat, was arrested after the Shin Bet alleged he was an ISIS member — a claim he denied. He remained in detention despite warnings that, as a discharged soldier held with security prisoners, he was at risk and not receiving necessary medical care…

Amos Harel (2026-02-19). As Trump signals strike on Iran to ignite prolonged conflict, Israel ramps up defense. haaretz.com The pace of the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East has intensified in recent days and it now appears the administration is considering an attack in the near future. At the same time, the IDF is completing its own preparations for war, and is not ruling out an active part in a U.S. operation…

Ben Kroll (2026-02-19). Explained: The military conscription bill driving riots in Haredi cities. haaretz.com Mass demonstrations over military conscription have grown more frequent as the government seeks to advance legislation on exemptions, turning the issue into a flashpoint in Israeli society as the country approaches a general election later this year…

Human Rights Watch (2026-02-19). Sweden Deporting Young People. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Exterior of the Swedish Migration Agency's offices in Stockholm, March 9, 2022. | © 2022 ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect | Ayla, 21, Jomana, 18, and Ilya, 19, came to Sweden as children, though at different ages and under different circumstances. Today they face the same reality: all have been ordered to leave the country alone while their families remain.These cases stem from Sweden's increasingly restrictive migration policy, under which young people who turn 18 before obtaining permanent residency are no longer considered part of their parents' family unit. The Swedish Migr…

Human Rights Watch (2026-02-19). Trinidadian Nationals Face Escalating Abuse in Syrian Camp. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Gailon Lawson, from Trinidad and Tobago, poses for a portrait at Al-Hol camp in Hassakeh province, Syria, March 31, 2019. | © 2019 AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo | Since 2019, more than 90 Trinidad and Tobago nationals, including at least 50 children, have been arbitrarily detained in northeast Syria for alleged links to the Islamic State (ISIS). After enduring years of life-threatening conditions, their situation in recent weeks has only gotten worse.Trinidadian women detained in Syria's Roj camp, which is under control of the Syrian Democratic Forces, recently reported to Human Rights W…

ICRC (2026-02-19). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ICRC (2026-02-19). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…

ICRC (2026-02-19). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…

ICRC (2026-02-19). 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…

ICRC (2026-02-19). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-19). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-19). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-19). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-19). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-19). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org

The Independent (2026-02-19). Russia considers new restrictions against Cuba unacceptable: Putin. independent.co.ug MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia has always supported Cuba and considers new restrictions against the country unacceptable, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday during a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. According to the president, Russia and Cuba share special relations shaped by history, and Moscow consistently supports the Cuban people in their …

The Independent (2026-02-19). UGANDA: China's zero-tariff policy to boost Africa's industrialization. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | A senior Ugandan official on Tuesday welcomed China's decision to fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, starting from May 1, saying the move will accelerate industrialization and economic development across the continent. Oryem Henry Okello, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of …

The Independent (2026-02-19). Kabaka Birthday Run 2026 launched. independent.co.ug Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga (5th left), Soumendra Sahu, MD and CEO of Airtel Uganda (5th right), Susan Nsibirwa, MD of Nation Media Uganda (extreme left) and other stakeholders of the 13th Kabaka Birthday run pose for a photo during the launch in Bulange-Mengo Wednesday. | Airtel Uganda and Buganda Launch the 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with Renewed Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS in Uganda by 2030 | Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda and the Buganda Kingdom today reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run. Held at Bulange…

The Independent (2026-02-19). Newly elected independent MPs declare support for NRM. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four independent newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs-elect) have formally declared their support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). They are Dr. Charles Ngabirano of Rwampara East, Patrick Ochan of Apac Municipality, Teopista Acamfua, Zombo District Woman MP, and Mutebi Bernard Mugoya of Bulamogi County in Kaliro District. …

The Independent (2026-02-19). From waiting to winning, China strikes double Olympic golds through storm in Livigno. independent.co.ug LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua | Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Livigno for days, forcing schedule changes and leaving several events in limbo. For the Chinese delegation, the wait went beyond the weather. Since the opening ceremony on February 6, China went 11 competition days without a gold …

The Independent (2026-02-19). Katosi expansion to boost Kampala water supply. independent.co.ug Rapid urbanisation, population growth and climate variability have strained existing networks, leading to intermittent supply in some areas Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Millions of residents in northern and western Kampala are poised to benefit from more reliable water supply as the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), with financing from the Agence …

The Independent (2026-02-19). FDC: Nsibambi's defection to NRM not to weaken opposition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has broken its silence on the defection of its former Chief Whip in Parliament, Yusuf Nsibambi, to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), calling the move both "disappointing and shocking," but insisting it will not weaken the opposition. Speaking in a strongly-worded statement, …

newarab (2026-02-19). Gaza chef brings the heart and soul of Palestine to South Africa. newarab.com In a quiet suburb of Once the kitchen door opens, dista…

newarab (2026-02-19). Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W. Bank: UN. newarab.com A top UN official warned on Wednesday that steps by Israel to Since last week, Israel has approved "We are witnessin…

editor (2026-02-19). Blind and deaf to AUKUS: Australian planners and elusive submarines. onlineopinion.com.au $368 billion for AUKUS, and what does Australia really control? A US congressional report suggests the Virginia-class submarines may never be ours in more than name.

Pavel Devyatkin (2026-02-19). Is NATO creating an Arctic crisis to placate Trump? responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, NATO

Rehan Saleem (2026-02-19). Why Asian Markets Are Driving Saudi Arabia's Trade Surplus. thinktank.pk Saudi Arabia's trade balance has recently posted a remarkable increase, with the surplus jumping by more than 70% year-on-year, reflecting key shifts in global demand, domestic production strategies, and economic diversification trends. This surge in the trade balance is not just a statistical milestone—it signals deeper economic currents that could shape the Kingdom's economic landscape …

Mark J Willière (2026-02-19). Why France Sees Trump's Peace Plan as a Threat to EU Foreign Policy. thinktank.pk The European Union is facing a rare but serious internal rupture after European Commissioner Dubravka ≈ uica attended the first formal meeting of US President Donald Trump's controversial Board of Peace in Washington. What appeared, at first glance, to be a routine diplomatic engagement has instead ignited a fierce backlash—with France at the forefront—over institutional authority, …

Rabia Jamil Baig (2026-02-19). Why Climate Policy Works Better When Women Hold Power. thinktank.pk Climate change and gender inequality are often treated as parallel crises—each acknowledged as urgent, yet addressed through separate policies, funding streams, and institutions. This separation is not only artificial; it is counterproductive. Evidence from climate adaptation programs across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East shows a consistent pattern: climate resilience is stronger, faster, …

Yunus Soner (2026-02-19). Turkish President Erdoƒüan establishes new alliances with Saudi Arabia and Egypt. unitedworldint.com Reflection of a conflict between different axis, some argue At the beginning of February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan concluded a crucial diplomatic tour to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The trip reflects a new regional geopolitical landscape and signals new alliances. The West Asia region is experiencing a breach of trust, says Dr. Eray Gàºàßlàºer, …

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2026-02-19). Judge orders the immediate restoration of Philly's President's House slavery exhibit. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A judge has ordered the federal government to return the slavery exhibit to the President's House Site on Philadelphia's Independence Mall by Friday, escalating her U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia Rufe ruled Monday in favor of a preliminary injunction sought by the city of Philadelphia se…

WHYY (2026-02-19). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WSWS (2026-02-19). Australian state Labor government imposes anti-democratic "code of conduct" changes on school staff. wsws.org While presented as necessary to combat "hate speech" and ensure students feel safe, Labor's conduct rule changes are a weapon to silence opposition to the ongoing Gaza genocide and imperialist war more broadly.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Gaza without the bombs: US regime change operation in Cuba deepens inequality, mass hunger. wsws.org The Trump administration's deliberate strangulation of Cuba's economy has created a humanitarian catastrophe that could lead to mass death.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Washington mobilizes for war, as Iran's bourgeois-clerical regime offers major concessions. wsws.org The threat of a massive American military onslaught on Iran and a broader region-wide war continues to loom large over the Middle East following the latest round of bilateral talks in Geneva Tuesday.

WSWS (2026-02-19). AI turmoil continues on 2 fronts. wsws.org With the development of new AI tools disrupting established business models, financial markets are "wracked with uncertainty" about what comes next.

WSWS (2026-02-19). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman issues statement supporting University of California student employees strike vote. wsws.org Academic student employees at the University of California system voted to authorize a strike by 48,000 UAW members at one of the largest public university systems in the US.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Jesse Jackson: From civil rights to black capitalism. wsws.org More than any other individual, Jackson embodied the transformation of the civil rights movement—its conversion from a mass working class movement against racial oppression into an "interest group" in the Democratic Party and a tool for the social advancement of a narrow stratum of the black upper middle class.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Zohran Mamdani threatens to increase property tax on New York City workers. wsws.org Mamdani announced that unless the New York state legislature increases taxes on the rich and on corporations, he will implement a 9.5 percent increase in property taxes in the city to balance the annual budget.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Volkswagen to impose 20 percent cost reduction across all brands, threatening jobs and plants. wsws.org Thirteen months after agreeing to cut 35,000 jobs, the Volkswagen Board of Management is planning the next round of cuts—this time across all group brands.

WSWS (2026-02-19). 7 Los Angeles County public health clinics to end clinical services. wsws.org Closures eliminate vaccinations, TB treatment and STI testing, deepening healthcare inequities for low-income communities across the county.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Franàßois Legault and the sharp right-ward lurch in Quebec politics. wsws.org Outgoing Premier Franàßois Legault and his CAQ government have played the leading role—alongside the separatist Parti Québécois—in fomenting an ever-more explicitly far-right, anti-immigrant Quebec nationalism.

WSWS (2026-02-19). New York University contract faculty threaten strike action to win first contract. wsws.org The current strike authorization vote, which goes from February 9 to 20, comes after more than a year of bargaining where NYU administration has rejected key demands, according to the union.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Australia: Health Workers Rank-and-File Committee supports striking US nurses and healthcare workers. wsws.org Australian doctors, nurses, pathology and disability support workers, as well as other hospital services employees, passed a powerful resolution backing the determined strike action by health workers in New York, California and Hawaii.

WSWS (2026-02-19). 1,100 California State University skilled trades workers launch 4-day strike across 22 campuses. wsws.org Walkout joins escalating struggles by academic and healthcare workers nationwide, underscoring the need for unified action against the profit system.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Leader of Australia's far-right One Nation party goes on Islamophobic tirade. wsws.org Hanson's comments underscore the reactionary climate that has been cultivated by the political and media establishment, particularly in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.

WSWS (2026-02-19). ICE abduction of 2 Amazon Flex drivers reveals the exploitative nature of the app-based gig economy labor model. wsws.org The ICE abduction of Amazon Flex drivers Edwin Vladimir Romero Gutierrez and Angel Junior Rincon Perez reveals the exploitative nature of app-based gig work. Predominately composed of immigrant workers, most employees in the gig-economy are faced with no other means of employment.

WSWS (2026-02-19). CBS censors Stephen Colbert's interview with James Talarico, Texas Democrat for US Senate. wsws.org On Monday evening, Stephen Colbert defied CBS management and told his viewers that an interview he had taped earlier in the day with Texas Democratic Party candidate for US Senate James Talarico had been blocked by the network for political reasons.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Los Angeles school district announces hundreds of job cuts. wsws.org Some 3,200 layoff notices will be sent and at least 657 jobs cut, part of plans to reduce as much as $1.4 billion from the district's budget.

WSWS (2026-02-19). Sri Lanka: 12 death sentences imposed for killing an MP amid 2022 uprising. wsws.org On the basis of threadbare evidence and flawed legal reasoning, a court sentenced 12 people to death in what amounts to an act of class vengeance, designed to intimidate rising opposition to the present government's austerity program.

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