(2026-02-21). Donald Trump says Iran 'better negotiate a fair deal' after Khamenei warning. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump said Iran 'better negotiate a deal' as he spoke with reporters at a press conference on the Supreme's Court's ruling against his tariffs agenda on Friday. "They better negotiate a fair deal. You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders of Iran. And it's a very, very, very sad situation," he said. The sides held talks in Geneva this week, amid the ongoing US military buildup – and reports the Trump could still launch strikes. Watch for more…
(2026-02-21). Trump delays Iran war, then changes attack plan; Khamenei's 'sink warship' threat scares POTUS. hindustantimes.com Trump is no longer talking about a "big war" with Iran, but about deadlines, limited strikes and pressure tactics, even as Khamenei's threats grow sharper and more explicit. Trump first delayed a potential Iran attack, then shifted to weighing an "initial limited military strike" designed to coerce Tehran into a nuclear deal, all while U.S. officials warn that any major assault could trigger massive Iranian retaliation and a wider Middle East war.
(2026-02-21). Trump gives Iran 15 Days for a Deal as Khamenei declares US assets legit targets. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply after President Trump gave Tehran a 10—15 day deadline to strike a nuclear deal or face military action. Iran responded defiantly — its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani warned that all U.S. bases, facilities, and assets in the Gulf region would become "legitimate targets" if Washington attacks. Supreme Leader Khamenei doubled down, claiming Iran possesses weapons capable of sinking U.S. warships and calling Trump "foolish" for trying to predetermine the outcome of negotiations. Meanwhile, the U.S. has amassed its largest military buildup in the…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Webinar: While Iran Boils, Trump's "Peace Plan" Threatens Palestinian Existence. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/palestine-iran…
(2026-02-21). Here Goes Washington To War Again…Because It's Still Empire First OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here they go again—the war drums on the Potomac are beating so loudly for war against Iran that the CIA stenographers at the NYT have now confidently announced that the next attack will commence this weekend. | And yet and yet. Why? | The overwhelming fact of life in the year 2026 is that Iran is not remotely a military threat to the liberty and security of Americans. Not in Washington DC or Podunk Iowa or anywhere else from sea-to-shinning-sea. Period. Full stop. | Yet real, credible threat of military attack is the one and only reason for a peaceful, constitutional republic to go to war—and most…
(2026-02-21). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). Saturday 2/21: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Meet at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue…
(2026-02-21). Hamas to announce its new political leader during Ramadan. haaretz.com Hamas' leadership race comes down to Gaza cease-fire negotiator Khalil al-Hayya and former chief Khaled Meshal, with sources saying the outcome is expected to shape the group's political strategy, regional relations, and approach to Israel in the years ahea…
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza force. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday pledged up to 8,000 troops, and potentially more, to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace in Washington.Addressing leaders gathered at the White House, Prabowo voiced strong confidence in the U.S.-led initiative, expressing optimism that lasting peace in Palestine could be achieved despite expected challenges."Even with obstacles and difficulties, we are very optimistic that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, this vision of real peace can be realized,…
(2026-02-21). Carlson, Huckabee spar in lengthy interview as GOP rift over Israel deepens. haaretz.com In a two-and-a-half-hour interview spanning Gaza, 'Greater Israel,' Jeffrey Epstein and the USS Liberty, Tucker Carlson accused the U.S. ambassador of being 'not in charge' and 'unwilling to say certain things,' exposing a deepening Republican feud over the future of U.S.-Israel relations…
(2026-02-21). Ramadan under the Rubble: Gaza welcomes Holy Month amid Unhealed Wounds. juancole.com
(2026-02-21). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-21). El número de fallecimientos en Gaza fue mayor que las cifras oficiales. cubadebate.cu La cifra de muertes violentas en los primeros 16 meses de genocidio fue de más de 75 mil, muy por encima de las estimaciones del Ministerio de Salud de Gaza.
(2026-02-21). Feb. 20: UN] Board of Peace Rock 'n' Roll, Royal Epstein Fallout Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-21). UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein links. ummid.com Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been in news over his ties with Jeffry Epstein, has been arrested.
(2026-02-21). 'Epstein & Mossad link behind Trump's Iran war push': Dr. Waiel Awwad makes stunning claim. hindustantimes.com As military build-up intensifies around Iran, West Asia Strategist and Senior Journalist Dr. Waiel Awwad makes a chilling claim: this time, war may not just be rhetoric. He argues the escalation isn't really about Iran's nuclear facilities, nor about nationwide protests, nor even about sanctions and economic strain. Instead, he suggests a far more consequential objective, what he calls the "disintegration of Iran." In this interview, Aayesha Varma helps unpack the power politics behind the headlines. Why now? Dr. Awwad hints that domestic turbulence in the United States, ranging from renewed scrutiny around Donal…
(2026-02-21). UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe. aljazeera.com The report comes as police widen investigations into former prince, including questioning his close protection teams.
(2026-02-21). King Charles family connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and KKK's David Duke. indybay.org
(2026-02-21). Thursday 2/26: The "Donroe Doctrine" : Venezuela & Cuba in the Crosshairs. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-02-21). Brazil's Lula says Maduro should face trial in Venezuela, not US. aljazeera.com Brazil's President Lula says fate of Venezuelan president should be determined by the 'people of Venezuela'.
(2026-02-21). Caracas Should Have Peace and Friendship, Not War and Piracy. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 20, 2026 I'm on a U.S. delegation to Venezuela. We arrived Friday. Less than two months ago, the U.S. government bombed this place, sending missiles and a huge number of planes and helicopters into Caracas, and kidnapped the president and his wife. Ships and a submarine are still …
(2026-02-21). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(2026-02-21). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-21). The Dollar's Hegemony in Decline. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Not like a saw, but more like a hacksaw, the dollar has been losing ground in recent years, and the percentage of reserves held in that currency has decreased by 18 percentage points in a decade, the lowest level in 20 years. | The information provided by the financial analysis bulletin The Kobeissi Letter also indicated that, conversely, gold increased its weight by 12 points in these 10 years, reaching 28%, the highest since the beginning of the 1990s. | This trend is occurring while central banks continue to diversify their asse…
(2026-02-21). SCOTUS Tariff Ruling to Ease Solar Prices, as even GOP Voters Boost Sun Power. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Although President Trump calls solar and wind power a "scam," falsely alleges that they drive up electricity costs (the opposite is true), and has placed obstacles before new wind and solar farms, his position is a loser both in the reality of energy markets and even in his own base. | The SCOTUS decision striking down arbitrary Trump tariffs will make solar panel imports cheaper.
(2026-02-21). England's Wake-Up Call: Ready for Redemption in T20 Super 8s. devdiscourse.com In an introspective pre-match press conference, England's cricket captain Harry Brook acknowledged that his team had underestimated some of their group stage opponents in the T20 World Cup. Despite a rocky start highlighted by a narrow victory over Nepal and a loss to West Indies, England has advanced to the Super 8 stage.
(2026-02-21). Bangladesh's 2026 Elections Indicate A Ceiling For Islamic Politics Analysis. eurasiareview.com The Jamaat-i-Islami's 77 seats mark an expansion of the Islamic constituency in the Muslim-majority country, but they also indicate its limits. | The Bangladeshi General Elections were held on the 12th of February under exceptional circumstances. It was not a routine rotation of democratic power, but a nation emerging from prolonged political exhaustion. For years, elections functioned more as affirmation exercises than competitive recalibrations. Opposition participation was constrained, institutional neutrality questioned, and voter enthusiasm dulled by predictability. Elections served as opportunities for…
(2026-02-21). Ethnicity At The Gate: The Advantage Of Sounding Oromo In Contemporary Ethiopia Analysis. eurasiareview.com This essay argues that in contemporary Ethiopia, linguistic and onomastic markers—particularly the ability to speak Afaan Oromo or to bear an Oromo-sounding name—have been transformed into informal instruments of power. These markers increasingly structure access to public services, personal security, and institutional trust. In doing so, they institutionalize unequal forms of citizenship and erode the state's claim to universal, neutral governance. | Over several decades, I have observed and documented personal accounts reflecting these dynamics. During the TPLF/EPRDF period, I published a number…
(2026-02-21). Apply hate speech laws "equally" — send us all to jail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Lake Kyoga Ferries Bring Hope to Residents and Traders. plusnews.ug 
Residents along Lake Kyoga are optimistic that the newly commissioned Buyende—Kagwara—Kaberamaido (BKK) ferries will improve connectivity and facilitate economic and social activities across the Busoga and Teso sub-regions. Sarah Nandekula, a resident of Bukungu Town Council, said the ferries will make it easier to visit friends in Serere District. "Life along the lake is our main …
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). British vlogger celebrates multicultural Spring Festival in Xinjiang. ecns.cn During the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, British vlogger Luke Johnston joined his Uygur friend Muradil to experience the holiday celebrations across the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-21). Businessman, Two Others Arrested Over Theft of 19 Cattle in Nakaseke. plusnews.ug 
Police in the Savannah Region have arrested a businessman and two other men in connection with the theft of 19 head of cattle in Nakaseke District. The animals were stolen from a kraal in Muhangazima Village, Ngoma Sub-county. The businessman, identified as Robert Ssebuggwawo, was found in possession of three of the stolen cattle at Ngoma …
(2026-02-21). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Pioneering Partnerships Propel Disaster Management Research. devdiscourse.com The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing disaster management policy research. On Saturday, it signed a memorandum of understanding with three prestigious research institutes, aiming to fortify the country's approach to disaster management and risk reduction.
(2026-02-21). HUGE WIN in Canada: Scotiabank Fully Divests from Elbit Systems. worldbeyondwar.org 
Announcing a huge movement win – Scotiabank's full divestment from Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. The bank once held a stake in Elbit 60 times larger than Canada's other major banks, making Scotiabank Elbit's largest foreign shareholder. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-21). Saturday 2/21: Free virtual screening of the documentary film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVdt……
(2026-02-21). US Department of Labor reports 5,070 US workers killed on the job in 2024. wsws.org The US Department of Labor's annual report on worker deaths for 2024 reveals 5,070 preventable workplace fatalities, a figure that will surely rise as safety protections are eviscerated.
(2026-02-21). US draws up plans for "leadership change" and "targeting individuals" in Iran strike. wsws.org The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship ever built, transited the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday and entered the Mediterranean, placing the United States within days of having the military force in position for a massive illegal assault on Iran.
(2026-02-21). Real wages to continue falling in Australia. wsws.org Wages grew by just 3.4 percent over the past year, well below the annual inflation rate of 3.8 percent, amid warnings of deepening real pay cuts for at least the next two years.
(2026-02-21). 2/22/26 NALC Letter Carriers Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza. indybay.org LETTER CARRIERS' WORK IS HARDER THAN EVER, AND WE DESERVE HIGHER PAY: | NALC Branch 214 | Harry Bridges Plaza | San Francisco, CA 94111 | 11 AM…
(2026-02-21). UCU's Pamela Tumwebaze murder suspect remanded. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prime suspect in the murder of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Director of Student Affairs, Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, has been arraigned before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate's Court and formally charged with murder and aggravated robbery. The suspect, identified as Hussein Dak Taewaiko, also known as Sam, 21, appeared before …
(2026-02-21). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-21). The World Between Spectacle And Reality: The Double Standard As A Language Of Power In A Global Order Of Exceptions (Part II) Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col. (ret.) Dr. CƒÉtƒÉlin Balog | The contemporary world can no longer be understood through simple oppositions between aggressor and victim, legal and illegal, democracy and authoritarianism. Not because these distinctions have disappeared, but because they are no longer sufficient to explain how decisions are made and why certain actions are tolerated, while others are unequivocally condemned. | Behind every major crisis there is a process that is more discreet, but more relevant than the event itself: defining the exception — who can invoke it, under what conditions and at w…
(2026-02-21). Monday 2/23: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). OpenAI flagged Canadian school shooter months before massacre but did not alert police. scmp.com ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday that it had considered alerting Canada's police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country's history. | OpenAI said the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June via abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities".
(2026-02-21). One dead as Metro bridge pillar collapses in Mumbai. ummid.com One person has been killed and three others are injured after a pillar of an under-construction metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, Mumbai Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Marty Supreme: a table tennis star's frantic fight for fame. wsws.org This movie uses the technique of "propulsive filmmaking," while viewing the experience of Jews in America through the lens of identity politics.
(2026-02-21). Footage shows Israeli troops waiting in ambush, then unleashing fire on a Palestinian teen. haaretz.com A decade passed between the killing of the first son and the second. Nur was killed at a West Bank checkpoint, and Rayan was shot in an ambush on his way home. IDF soldiers took Rayan's body, and Israel now refuses to return it…
(2026-02-21). Berlin: Factories in ailing industrial sectors bought up to produce military weapons. wsws.org In the German metal and electrical industries, 10,000 to 15,000 jobs are being destroyed every month, but there is a gold rush atmosphere in the arms industry. Arms companies like Rheinmetall are turning struggling factories into weapons production plants.
(2026-02-21). Pennsylvania high school students violently attacked by police during anti-ICE walkout. wsws.org From Pennsylvania to Virginia, Oklahoma and Texas, authorities are suspending and criminalizing youth protesting immigration enforcement.
(2026-02-21). IMF calls on China to restructure its economy. wsws.org The IMF said China's trade surplus, more than $1 trillion last year, was giving rise to "international spillovers and pressures," an implicit warning of trade war measures.
(2026-02-21). Rubio, Cooper dodge Chagos base questions amid Trump attack on UK deal. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper refused to answer questions after a brief appearance before reporters in Washington, despite being pressed over reports that Britain will not allow the US to use bases on the Chagos Islands for potential strikes on Iran. The tense encounter came as US President Donald Trump publicly attacked Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back Diego Garcia to preserve US operations there, a deal Washington initially supported but which Trump has since labelled a "big mistak…
(2026-02-21). Former Bukwo LC5 Chair Seeks Bail in Defilement Case. plusnews.ug 
Former Bukwo District LC5 Chairperson, Julius Chelimo, who is facing another set of defilement charges, has applied for bail before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. Chelimo's bail application was presented by his lawyer, Evans Ochieng, before Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire on Friday. The court chose to first hear the bail application before proceeding …
(2026-02-21). National strike in Argentina fails to halt historic labor counterreform and mass layoffs. wsws.org The Chamber of Deputies' approval of fascist President Javier Milei's "Labor Modernization Law" clears the way for a ruthless regime of mass layoffs, wage cuts and workplace abuse.
(2026-02-21). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Be Honored at 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards Ceremony. indybay.org We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, has been invited by Sac State University President Luke Wood, and he has accepted, as the keynote speaker and distinguished honoree at the 34th Annual Peace Awards Ceremony, an internationally renowned annual event recognizing those with outstanding service and leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.
(2026-02-21). Did Obama reveal alien secrets? Trump moves to declassify UFO files as pentagon weighs in. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new political and public debate has started in Washington after former President Barack Obama said in a podcast interview that "aliens are real, but they are not being held in Area 51." This made President Donald Trump very angry.Trump said that Obama leaked classified information, saying, "He leaked classified information." That was wrong of him to do. It's a big mistake. But Trump also said he wasn't sure and added, "I don't know if they are real."Obama said these things on the "No Lie" podcast, where he made it clear that there is no secret underground base hiding aliens, even though the chances o…
(2026-02-21). Operating engineers at healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to join 31,000 currently on strike. wsws.org The engineers' walkout expands the Kaiser Permanente strike, intensifying the nationwide confrontation between the healthcare workers and the industry and signaling the growing unity among technical and clinical workers.
(2026-02-21). The Judeo-Amazigh Cultural Substratum: An Integrated Analysis Of North African Ethno-Religious Synthesis. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | The Jewish presence in North Africa constitutes one of the longest continuous diasporic experiences in Jewish history, with communities potentially predating both Christianity and Islam in the region (Hirschberg, 1963; Stillman, 1979). While scholarly attention has focused primarily on urban Judeo-Arabic speaking populations and their interactions with Arab-Islamic civilization, the extensive integration between Jewish communities and Amazigh (Berber) populations—particularly in rural, mountainous, and desert regions—has received comparatively limited systematic analysis (Ch…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Trivia Night @ San Francisco Green Party New Meeting. indybay.org 2973 16th St, Suite #300 (Wheelchair accessible) San Francisco, CA | This office is right next to the 16th & Mission St BART Plaza.
(2026-02-21). The Cuban Revolution Holds Out Against US Imperialism OpEd. eurasiareview.com In January 2026, US President Donald Trump declared Cuba to be an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US security—a designation that allows the United States government to use sweeping economic restrictions traditionally reserved for national security adversaries. The US blockade against Cuba began in the 1960s, right after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 but has tightened over the years. Without any mandate from the United Nations Security Council—which permits sanctions under strict conditions—the United States has operated an illegal, unilateral blockade that tries to force countries from a…
(2026-02-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-21). A new bronze statue of Barry Humphries in Adelaide is a sign of cultural health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Rubio's rampant colonialism in Munich vs African Summit: Guest commentary. workers.org 
By Arnold Schà∂lzel The author has played a leading role in the editorial body directing the German Marxist daily newspaper, junge Welt, over the last decades. Here, in a Feb. 17 article, Schà∂lzel's response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's open appeal to restore the imperialist oppression of 19th century . . . |
(2026-02-21). Police Investigate Alleged Lesbianism Case Involving Arua TikToker. plusnews.ug 
Police in Arua City, Ayivu West Division, are investigating a case of alleged lesbianism involving two young women, one of them a prominent TikTok content creator. The suspects, who are currently being held at Onduparaka Police Station, were arrested on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026, at a rented residence along Giligili Road at Ediofe Trading Centre …
(2026-02-21). US military kills 3 in latest strike on 'narcoterrorist' boat. scmp.com The US military has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. | US Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations". It said the strike on Friday killed three people. A video linked to…
(2026-02-21). 2 coup attempts: Ex-South Korean president jailed, while Trump sits in office. wsws.org While Yoon sits in jail for his actions, Trump has faced no opposition from ruling circles for his own attempts to overthrow the US constitution.
(2026-02-21). Where are the most endangered languages in the world? aljazeera.com February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
(2026-02-21). Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn't require PFAS wax. grist.org 
Coming into the Milan-Cortina Olympics, an American hadn't won a medal in men's cross-country skiing in half a century. A few days into the Games, though, Vermonter Ben Ogden squeaked through the classic sprint semifinals. Suddenly there was hope. In the final, Ogden pushed across the Tesero Stadium finish line in second — breaking the drought. |
(2026-02-21). Granma International celebrates six decades. radiohc.cu Granma International celebrates its 60th anniversary today, having emerged in 1966 during the Tricontinental Conference held in this capital as a newsletter in Spanish, English, and French for delegates from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. | Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile that Granma International is a living testament to the fact that just ideas do not expire. | Morales Ojeda emphasized that the publication maintains the same voice that in 1966 denounced colonialism a…
(2026-02-21). Nepal's March Election: A Generational Clash With The Old Guard Analysis. eurasiareview.com As Nepal gears up for March 2026 general elections, the fault lines between the old generation and the new generation have become more pronounced. It is perhaps one of the most important elections in the history of the country. A generational clash is imminent in the election next month, and this clash would decide the future of known political figures in the country. | In less than a year, Nepal has witnessed one of the most dramatic events since the formation of the republic. The youth-led uprising has exposed the inherent fragile nature of Nepali politics and its flaws. Against this backdrop, the March 2026…
(2026-02-21). NATO Can Help The Arctic Remain A Zone Of Stability Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | With no end in sight to Russia's war in Ukraine and a large US military buildup taking shape around Iran, another region that usually receives less attention is appearing in the headlines: the Arctic. | The Arctic region encompasses eight countries: the US, Canada, Denmark (because of Greenland), Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Russia. It is widely believed to hold vast energy reserves, including oil, gas and rare earth minerals. The region is also growing in economic importance as melting sea ice opens new shipping lanes. | As the Arctic's global significance grows, so does interest from…
(2026-02-21). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-21). 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…
(2026-02-21). Putin to arm Mi-28 attack helicopter spotted in Iran with Khrizantema-M missile amid US war fears. hindustantimes.com As tensions simmer over potential U.S. military action, reports of a Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter sighted in Iran have intensified geopolitical speculation. The aircraft is reportedly being equipped with the new Khrizantema-M supersonic anti-tank missile, extending its strike range beyond enemy "kill zones." The development comes as Russian naval assets, including the corvette Stoikiy, join joint drills with Tehran in the Sea of Oman. With Sergey Lavrov warning of consequences over any U.S. strike and President Masoud Pezeshkian deepening Moscow ties, the Russia-Iran axis appears to be entering a sharper military…
(2026-02-21). Monks Challenge Sri Lankan Government Over Religious Undermining. devdiscourse.com In a significant development from Sri Lanka, a coalition of influential Buddhist monks has levied serious accusations against the government, alleging an organized smear campaign aimed at Buddhism and its clerics.
(2026-02-21). Governing Biotechnology's Dual-Use Security Dilemma Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan | Securitisation of biotechnology creates a dual-use security dilemma with significant policy implications. While biotechnology is increasingly treated as a strategic asset, framing its dual-use capabilities in security terms can trigger exceptional policy measures that constrain international collaboration, deter beneficial research, and heighten biosecurity risks. | The perception of biotechnology as a strategic asset intensifies the dual-use dilemma, as states pursue competitive techno-nationalist strategies. Amid shifting geopolitics, weakening multilateral frameworks, and the rapid…
(2026-02-21). Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign. aljazeera.com Violence breaks out near parliament as demonstrators demand accountability in a corruption investigation.
(2026-02-21). Prosecution shuts down police probe of MK over on-air slur. haaretz.com The move follows a heated TV exchange about a fatal police shooting, in which the lawmaker told a uniformed spokesperson to 'shut your mouth' and called him 'a nobody.' Police issued a rare public rebuke, accused him of abusing parliamentary immunity, and demanded a public apology…
(2026-02-21). Sunday 2/22: Fight Like Hell! NALC Letter Carriers Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From SF Ferry Building | Embarcadero & Market St | San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-21). IBT Pres Sean Says "There Are No Cameras At UPS" indybay.org International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien has said that there are no cameras at UPS. He then said that they do have them but they are not used to discipline UPS Teamsters. He also denied that the infrared cameras are causing cataracts and tumors although hundreds of members have reported that they are being tortured on the job with these forward facing cameras which are on their eyes from 60 to 70 hours a week.
(2026-02-21). Yemen: Conflict, Red Sea Security, And U.S. Policy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Christopher M. Blanchard | Yemen is a conflict-afflicted nation along the strategic Bab al Mandab Strait, one of the world's most active shipping lanes. Since 2015, a civil war has pitted the Iran-backed Houthi movement against Yemen's internationally recognized government, the government's foreign backers, and other anti-Houthi forces. The Houthis control most of northwestern Yemen, including the capital, Sana'a (Figure 1). Foreign intervention complicates the conflict, which has contributed to a longstanding and ongoing humanitarian crisis. An uneasy truce has frozen conflict lines since 2022. | The Iran-…
(2026-02-21). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.
(2026-02-21). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.
(2026-02-21). From the Thaw to the "Surgical Blockade" : How Pressure on Cuba Intensified. radiohc.cu Interview with Elier Ramírez | By Resumen Latinoamericano on February 19 | Elier Ramírez, a Cuban historian, details in an interview with Almaplustv the qualitative leap of the blockade toward a "surgical" and persecutory application in the financial and commercial spheres. The narrative that "there is no blockade" is dismantled, and its impact on the daily lives of the entire country, including the private sector, is made evident. Furthermore, the contradiction between this policy and the true national security interests of the United States is highlighted, given the history of Cuba-U.S. cooperation on migration…
(2026-02-21). Illegitimate Hijacking Of Bylaws By New Day At Pacifica Continues. indybay.org The New Day aligned PNB-Pacifica National Board majority is still moving forward to illegally change the bylaws and eliminate many democratic rights for the membership…
(2026-02-21). Iran's internet blackout as media event: Networks, algorithms, and the politics of visibility. globalvoices.org 
During Iran's internet blackout, state violence unfolded unseen with competing propagandists filling the digital voidGlobal VoicesProtesters gathering in the streets in Iran. Photo by Mamlekate on By Bahar Almasi | What began on December 27, 2025, as coordinated
(2026-02-21). Donald Trump's global tariffs struck down by US supreme court | What happens next. hindustantimes.com In a major legal setback, the Supreme Court of the United States has struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority. In a 6—3 decision, the court questioned the use of national emergency powers to justify broad trade penalties, with the Chief Justice stating that the United States is not "at war with every nation in the world." However, the ruling does not impact all of Trump's trade measures. What does this mean for US trade policy, executive power, and global markets? Here's a full breakdown of the decision and what comes next.
(2026-02-21). Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal. newarab.com 
The signing ceremony at an Ottoman-era palace by the waters of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul followed a $2-billion inter-governmental energy agreement between the two countries during a landmark visit by Turkis…
(2026-02-21). 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…
(2026-02-21). 50 Actions from Coast to Coast to Coast Demand Canada Close Loopholes in Arms Exports. worldbeyondwar.org 
Tuesday February 17 saw more than 50 communities from coast to coast to coast rise up on the No More Loopholes Day of Action to demand that our government stop Canadian weapons from fueling war crimes. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-21). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Macron's Visit To India: Major Takeaways Analysis. eurasiareview.com The three-day visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India in February 2026 during which a host of agreements on security and economic issues were signed has reset bilateral ties and is being watched in world capitals for its significance and importance. Macron visited both India's economic and political capitals — Mumbai and New Delhi — during which he interacted with business and political leaders and inked agreements on both economic and defence issues. This was Macron's fourth visit to India since assuming office in 2017. The fourth visit was path-breaking as it consolidated the transform…
(2026-02-21). IBT 2010 CSUSF Strikers & Unionists Speak Out About Attacks on Labor & CSU Union Busting. indybay.org Striking IBT 2010 CSUSF building trades workers spoke out about their 4 day unfair labor practice strike. They were joined by other workers including an Amazon Teamster who talked about the role of AI at warehouses.
(2026-02-21). Soroti Officials Urge Revival of Scouting and Co-Curricular Activities. plusnews.ug 
Officials in Soroti District are calling on parents and head teachers to reinvigorate co-curricular activities, particularly scouting, to enhance children's learning and upbringing. The appeal came during the 2026 Head Teachers' Planning Meeting, attended by representatives from the Soroti District Education Department and head teachers from government primary schools. Soroti District hosts 69 government primary schools, …
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). Lawyer exposes illegal detention and "domestic Guantánamos" in case of former Detroit Cass Tech student, Alcides Caceres. wsws.org According to his attorney, Caceres was driving his work truck when he was pulled over by a Border Patrol agent despite having no traffic violations.
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). "They are denying people's human rights" : UPS worker speaks out against intimidation, injuries, forgeries at Redmond hub. wsws.org After exposing alleged forgeries on dozens of employee files and management pressure on injured workers not to go to the hospital, a part-time UPS supervisor says she was targeted for retaliation.
(2026-02-21). How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds. scmp.com For decades, China's role in the global economy was easy to define. It made things cheaply and at astonishing scale. "Made in China" became shorthand for industrial capacity. It was often contentious, sometimes admired, sometimes feared. | In the years after China joined the World Trade Organization, its firms were deeply embedded in global supply chains, mostly at the lower end of the value chain. They produced for others. Western and Japanese companies controlled the premium segments and brand…
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). Israel braces for 'unimaginable' Iran strike as hospitals, shelters go on alert. hindustantimes.com Israel is ramping up emergency preparations across its healthcare system, military, and civilian infrastructure amid rising tensions with Iran. PM Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying any attack would be met with an "unimaginable" response. Meanwhile, hospitals have been directed to enter alert status, blood reserves are being stockpiled, public shelters have been opened in Tel Aviv, and the military has raised readiness to levels last seen during the June 2025 war. From Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center to municipalities nationwide, Israel appears to be bracing for a full-scale Iranian missile stri…
(2026-02-21). Kazakhstan: Independent Orthodox Priest's 10-Day Jailing, Criminal Case Underway Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Felix Corley | Fr Yakov Vorontsov — an independent Orthodox priest in the southern city of Almaty — is due to complete a 10-day jail term on 23 February on drugs charges that he and his supporters reject. His supporters fear he might be rearrested on criminal drugs charges. The priest — who marks his 40th birthday today (20 February) — leads a newly-created parish that has tried to gain state registration. Justice Department officials rejected the first application. The parish lodged a second application on 9 January. | r Yakov is a strong critic of Russia's war against Ukraine and o…
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Justice for Guillermo Campaign – Stop the deportations, free Guillermo now! indybay.org 630 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94111…
(2026-02-21). CI Arrests Father Who Killed Daughter's "Boyfriend" plusnews.ug 
The Crime Intelligence team has tracked down and arrested Herbert Lumu Musasizi, a man accused of killing his daughter's alleged boyfriend, Martin Bukenya, on Valentine's Day. The Director of Crime Intelligence, Chris Damulira, and the Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, confirmed Musasizi's arrest. "We have tracked and arrested the man who killed a young student in Matugga for …
(2026-02-21). Trump Plans To Replace Tariffs, Salvage Trade Deals After Supreme Court Ruling. eurasiareview.com By Brett Rowland | ( Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs hours after the high court invalidated his use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs worldwide. Recent economic research found that Americans paid more than 90% of those import duties. | Trump said he would use other laws to keep the exis…
(2026-02-21). 18 Egyptian workers killed in deadly crash on Port Said—Ismailia road. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 18 Egyptian workers were killed and three others injured on Thursday morning when a heavy transport truck collided with a pickup truck carrying laborers on the Port Said—Ismailia road, security and medical sources said.The crash occurred on the 30 June Axis south of Port Said. The victims, who were from Dakahlia province, were traveling to jobs at fish farms in Port Said when the truck struck their vehicle.Witnesses said the collision was severe, turning what had been a routine work journey during the holy month of Ramadan into a scene of devastation.ŸÖÿµÿ±…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/18: Free Leqaa Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8w0KZBnT4WS……
(2026-02-21). Clashes Continue in North and South Kivu Despite Angola-Brokered Truce. plusnews.ug Tensions remain high on the frontlines after ceasefire declarations agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), allied coalition forces, and the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels failed to hold. Last week, DR Congo President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo issued a statement directing the national army to observe …
(2026-02-21). Phillis Wheatley And Black Heroes Of The Revolution OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lawrence W. Reed | Out of a total population of 2.5 million at the time of the Declaration of Independence, Slavery is always and everywhere an unconscionable stain, an egregious error, a monstrous outrage, a horrible sin. Every human possesses a natural right to be his own master, so long as he does not deny that same right to others. | Most people take that principle for granted today…
(2026-02-21). What Did JVP Learn From India? Lessons For Sri Lanka's Political Future OpEd. eurasiareview.com At the heart of Sri Lanka's evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr. Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first official visit to India? Undertaken through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations' (ICCR) Distinguished Visitors Programme from 5—12 February 2026, the visit carried both symbolic and practical significance. | During his time in India, Silva held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar and toured Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh—states often highlighted as showcases of India's economic and…
(2026-02-21). African Union shows solidarity with Cuba and Palestine. workers.org 
The author, a former member of the Secretariat of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), writes about African events for Avante!, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, which published this article Feb. 19. Translation: John Catalinotto The 39th African Union (AU) summit, held . . . |
(2026-02-21). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-21). UN Report Exposes Torture, Rape In Southeast Asia's Multi-Billion-Dollar Scam Centers. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | A sprawling online scam industry worth an estimated tens of billions of dollars a year is being powered by trafficked workers subjected to torture, sexual abuse and forced labour inside heavily guarded compounds in Southeast Asia, a new UN human rights report has found. | Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a "litany of abuse" affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to find themselves detained, beaten and forced to commit online fraud. | "The treatment endured by individuals within t…
(2026-02-21). KCCA's Clean Streets Gamble: Can They Keep Vendors at Bay? plusnews.ug 
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with the police, has evicted all street vendors from the Central Business District (CBD), offering relocation to government markets, which vendors have messily rejected. Earlier this month, KCCA asked vendors to move to 2,320 free stalls across city markets, including Usafi, Busaga, Owino, and Wandegeya, by February 19, …
(2026-02-21). Could The Russia-Ukraine War End Within This Year? Analysis. eurasiareview.com As we enter the fourth year of the devastating Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict continues to claim tens of thousands of lives with no immediate end in sight. Russia's persistent territorial ambitions and diplomatic intransigence remain the primary obstacles to restoring peace and stability in the region. This relentless war, devoid of any humanitarian benefit, has resulted in nothing but widespread destruction and human suffering. | While the global community yearns for a return to peace and stability, the current situation on the ground remains complex. However, despite the ongoing hostilities, several emergi…
(2026-02-21). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-21). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-21). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | WASSENAAR, NETHERLANDS — MAY 5: The remains of a communication room are visible as the Seyss-Inquart bunker opens its doors to the public on Liberation Day for a special "Freedom Meal" on May 5, 2025 in Wassenaar, Netherlands. The holiday marks the Netherlands' li…
(2026-02-21). Revolutionizing Digital Payments: PhonePe's AI-Powered Natural Language Feature. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, PhonePe has introduced an AI-powered natural language search feature designed using Microsoft Foundry, enhancing how users interact with its app. The innovative tool facilitates the initiation and completion of transactions through simple voice or text commands.
(2026-02-21). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Hitler's childhood home becomes a police station in US$24 million revamp. scmp.com Turning the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station has raised mixed emotions in his Austrian hometown. | "It's a double-edged sword," said Sibylle Treiblmaier, outside the house in the town of Braunau am Inn on the border with Germany. | While it might discourage far-right extremists from gathering at the site, it could have "been used better or differently", the 53-year-old office assistant said.
(2026-02-21). Why Britain's Economy Is Sputtering OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lipton Matthews | Britain and the United States are often described in the same breath: advanced economies that have moved beyond industry into services, finance, and knowledge work. On paper, the similarity looks strong. Services dominate employment and output in both countries, manufacturing has receded, and global cities anchor national growth. Yet the resemblance is superficial. The kinds of services each country produces, and the economic roles those services play, are profoundly different. | In the United States, the service sector has become a site of innovation, coordination, and control. Firms sell…
(2026-02-21). Iran's Uprising Continues: Regime Crimes Against Humanity Met With Unyielding Defiance OpEd. eurasiareview.com One month after the nationwide protests swept across Iran in late December 2025, the government's violent crackdown continues unabated. In an interview with
(2026-02-21). N. 21 ICE Terrordome Warehouse Sale Goes Thru After Massive Opposition Rally, Mounting Tension: NJ Facing ICE Sneak Surge? fightbackbetter.com NJ Says Resounding NO to Warehouse to Death Camp Conversion in Roxbury NJ this past Monday. Then on Wednesday there…
(2026-02-21). NYSNA holds snap vote on second sellout agreement for NewYork-Presbyterian nurses. wsws.org The new tentative agreement differs little from the previous deal which workers overwhelmingly rejected a week ago.
(2026-02-21). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Black History Month Celebration. indybay.org The Spot, Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). Why Jews must speak up when Muslims are targeted. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Canadian workers express support for Will Lehman's campaign for UAW president on program of rank-and-file power. wsws.org Under conditions in which the Canadian ruling class has responded with foul Canadian nationalism to the would-be fascist dictator Trump's threats to annex the country and launching of a trade war, workers north of the border have reacted with enthusiasm to Lehman's call for international working class unity.
(2026-02-21). Trump, JD Vance vilify 'lawless' Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling. aljazeera.com President Trump calls Supreme Court justices an 'embarrassment to their families' in 45-minute address to media.
(2026-02-21). Waste, Informality, And Circular Economy: Sustainability In Myanmar Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pyae Phyoe Mon | Myanmar is increasingly dealing with environmental challenges as a result of urbanisation, a poorly functioning government, and an inadequate waste management system. However, an informal community of garbage collectors and junk shop operators offers minimal support for Myanmar's recycling sector. In this context, the article takes a look at informal garbage collectors in Myanmar in terms of the circular economy concepts they have already adopted, the obstacles they confront, and how they may be integrated into a country's sustainability strategy. This is a call for an inclusive circular ec…
(2026-02-21). Dubai police fine guardian AED50,000 after child caught riding motorbike on public road. geo.tv 
Screenshot taken from video released by Dubai police on February 20, 2026, showing two children riding a recreational electric motorbike on a public street in Dubai. — X@DubaiPoliceHQDUBAI: Dubai Police have fined a child's guardian AED50,000 after a minor was caught riding…
(2026-02-21). Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report. aljazeera.com Nigerian lawmaker reports 'at least 50 people dead' after attack as list of missing is still being compiled.
(2026-02-21). Canada moves to block sensitive info in Nijjar case over national security grounds. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian government has asked the court not to make some details of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case public. It said revealing this information could harm international relations and national security. | The Attorney General of Canada has filed a request to keep certain "sensitive" information confidential as the trial is expected to start later this year. | Four Indian nationals have been accused of involvement in Nijjar's killing on June 18, 2023. The case strained ties between India and Canada after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons there were "credible alle…
(2026-02-21). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-21). India AI Summit in mess after Galgotia University's 'Robot Blunder'. ummid.com A massive controversy unfloded at the India AI Impact Summit Wednesday Februray 18, 2026 after Noida based Galgotia University put on display a Chinese Robot claiming it to be an innovation of its students.
(2026-02-21). Trump signs sweeping 10 % global tariffs after Supreme Court's setback. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Donald Trump said on Friday that he has signed a new order to place a 10% tax on goods coming into the United States from all countries. This step increases his trade measures and comes just hours after the Supreme Court cancelled his earlier wide-ranging import taxes. The new tariffs will start on February 24 at 10: 30 am (IST). | Posting on Truth Social, Trump said it was his "great honor" to sign a global 10% tariff from the Oval Office and that it would take effect almost immediately. He explained that although the court ruling limits tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Ac…
(2026-02-21). Crackdown on Online Cricket Betting Racket in Nellore. devdiscourse.com In a significant law enforcement operation, Nellore district police apprehended Kushetti Venu Gopal, 23, and Bitra Venkata Ramana, 31, for their alleged roles in an online cricket betting racket. The duo, both hailing from Ramakrishna Nagar in Buchireddypalem, were reportedly enticing individuals with fraudulent investment opportunities.
(2026-02-21). How to Start Business in Sharjah with Limited Capital. ummid.com Sharjah offers cost-effective licensing options, flexible office solutions, and simplified registration processes — making it an ideal choice for startups and SMEs operating on tight budgets.
(2026-02-21). Thursday 3/12: "Killers of Roe" : Book Talk on the Death of a Human Right w/ author Amy Littlefield. indybay.org Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/killers-of-roe-……
(2026-02-21). Strong support at Ford Rouge for rank-and-file campaign of Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Dozens of workers stopped to speak with campaigners, voicing frustration with unbearable workloads, forced overtime, harassment, and indifference from UAW reps who "side with management."
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 3/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-02-21). US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people. aljazeera.com US military's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, without providing proof.
(2026-02-21). Remembering Eric Dane: A Legacy of Love. devdiscourse.com Jessica Capshaw took to social media to honor her late co-star, Eric Dane, from 'Grey's Anatomy,' who passed away at 53 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
(2026-02-21). The AI era forces Israel into the civilian nuclear race. haaretz.com Surging electricity demand and shrinking gas reserves are pushing Israel to consider civilian nuclear power — from offshore partnerships to an American 'black box' reactor on Israeli soil…
(2026-02-21). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-21). Dealing With The Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) | The Brahmastra is considered the most powerful weapon in the Indian epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. A handful of warriors had mastered its employment in battle. This included Rama, Drona, Arjuna and Ashwatthama, to name a few. The knowledge of the weapon was imparted to a select warrior considered worthy of the responsibility. Drona, Ashwatthama's father, chose his son as a recipient. This, as events proved, was a wrong choice. | Ashwatthama not only employed the weapon in anger against an innocent child in his mother's womb, but he also failed to exercise control…
(2026-02-21). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.
(2026-02-21). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-21). Justice for Guillermo Campaing Action in Front of SF ICE. indybay.org Banners, speeches and music as Justice for Guillermo campaign rallies at 639 Sansome St. (ICE)…
(2026-02-21). EU official, Rwandan president discuss aid access to vulnerable people in Great Lakes region. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI | Xinhua | European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said on Thursday that she agreed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to look for common solutions to get humanitarian aid to people in need in the Great Lakes region. Lahbib and Johan Borgstam, EU special representative for the Great Lakes …
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). Why Some UESF Teachers Are Voting No On The Proposed Contract. indybay.org UESF teachers at Independence High are calling on fellow teacher to reject the tentative agreement. They issued a statement that is has serious problems and also the members were left out of a democratic discussion of the concessions made by the UESF leadership.
(2026-02-21). Furious Trump imposes new 10% tariff after Supreme Court upends his global levies. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick attend a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, January 20, 2026. — ReutersTrump signs signs…
(2026-02-21). "Not worried" : Reactions as Maharashtra annuls 5% Muslim Quota. ummid.com Commenting on the BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to scrap the 5% reservation granted to Muslims, AIMIM Maharashtra President and former MP, Imtiaz Jaleel, said the decision will not have any impact on the community.
(2026-02-21). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). Unseasonal February Rains: OPM Issues Flood and Landslide Alert. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's peak dry season has taken an unexpected turn, with intensifying February rains sweeping across much of the country and prompting a nationwide flood and landslide alert. Traditionally marked by hot, dry, and sunny conditions, February signals the tail end of the December—February dry spell. This year, however, sustained downpours have drenched western, central, and …
(2026-02-21). Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar. whyy.org Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
(2026-02-21). Mumia gives U.N. 'inside impression' of death row. workers.org 
Prison Radio released this statement on Feb. 16, 2026, by Mumia Abu-Jamal, with an introduction by Noelle Hanrahan and Jackie Hortaut.* Mumia Abu-Jamal In response to the [United Nations] Special Rapporteur's call for contributions "on the death penalty in relation to the prohibition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment . . . |
(2026-02-21). President Museveni Hosts Sudan's RSF Leader Hamdan Dagalo, Pushes for Dialogue to end War. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on friday met with Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan at State House, Entebbe. The high-level engagement focused on ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restoring regional stability. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan continues to face a devastating war that …
(2026-02-21). Should There Even Be A Libertarian Party? OpEd. eurasiareview.com In
(2026-02-21). Six hours giving a child back their life. radiohc.cu Sometimes medicine seems like a dream. Not out of naiveté, but out of wonder. Wonder at the precision, coordination and ethics that come into play when a life — especially a child's — cannot wait. | A few hours ago, in Havana, that wonder had a name: an 11-year-old boy, brought from Las Tunas, diagnosed with an invasive tumor of the sellar region, extending to the base of the skull, with involvement of the sphenoid sinus and clivus. A complex tumor. | The stage was perfectly set: the operating room of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, with professionals from this institution and the Juan Ma…
(2026-02-21). Videos show aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military has carried out air attacks on eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh.
(2026-02-21). Under New Constitution, Kazakhstan Will Break Free Of Soviet Russian Past And Become Kazakh Eli OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). U2 supports CPJ as it launches new EP 'Days of Ash'. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-21). Spanish FM calls EU Commission's attendance at Board of Peace meeting 'mistake'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Ten killed in Israeli strikes on Bekaa Vallet, Lebanese Health Ministry says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-21). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Trump: 'I Can Destroy Countries'. consortiumnews.com
(2026-02-21). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Egypt: Expansion of summoning human rights defenders and imposing high financial bail to silence independent voices. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Trump announces 10% tariff on imports from all countries. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). CPJ calls for accountability in Ukrainian journalist surveillance allegations. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-21). Cambodian journalist Luot Sophal detained over military water shortage report. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-21). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Senegalese commentator arrested for remarks about student's death. sentv.info
(2026-02-21). Urgent call to the African Union Heads of State to address deteriorating rule of law and democracy in Africa. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). President Aoun: The continued attacks constitute a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts to establish stability and end hostilities. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). Berkeley Library: Abuse of Power. indybay.org
(2026-02-21). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Israeli strikes kill ten in Lebanon, wound at least 50, report says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-21). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). EU Seeks 'More Structured' Dialogue With China. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). Four Years Of The Ukraine Invasion: Has Russia's Military Learned To Fight A Better War? Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Lebanon President Joseph Aoun: We denounce last night's Israeli strikes on Sidon and Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). Cambodian journalists Pheap Phara and Phon Sopheap given 14-year prison sentences for treason. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-21). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Villa Clara presenta iniciativa de género para el autoabastecimiento en IV Taller de Intervenciones Locales. radiohc.cu 
Los impactos en Villa Clara de la iniciativa afirmativa de género ´Mujeres con ALASS al servicio de la comunidad ª se presentaron en el IV Taller de Intervenciones locales específicas de género como parte de ese programa estratégico de Autoabastecimiento local para una Alimentación Sostenible y Sana. | El evento, realizado en nuestro territorio desde el pasado 16 de febrero y hasta el 19 de este mes, contó con la presencia de 70 delegados de todo el país, y allí se expusieron los principales resultados de la intervención en localidades de esta provincia en estrecho vínculo con la Cátedra Honorífica Mu…
(2026-02-21). Seis horas devolviéndole la vida a un niño. cubadebate.cu A veces la medicina parece un sueño. No por ingenuidad, sino por asombro. Asombro ante la precisión, la coordinación y la ética que se activan cuando una vida de un niño no puede esperar. Hace unas horas, en La Habana, ese asombro tuvo nombre propio: un niño de 11 años, llegado desde Las Tunas, con diagnóstico de un tumor complejo.
(2026-02-21). Confirman respaldo a la nación cubana otras autoridades de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, prosiguió en Moscú una intensa agenda de trabajo que incluyó este jueves encuentros con autoridades del sistema político, gubernamental y parlamentario de la Federación de Rusia.
(2026-02-21). Instituto Latino de la Música anuncia concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Latino de la Música (ILM), con sede en México, anunció hoy la preparación para esta primavera de un concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba.
(2026-02-21). Cinco trabajadores condenados en Las Tunas por malversar más de 600 000 pesos en alimentos. cubadebate.cu La justicia en Las Tunas ha dictado sentencia en un caso de corrupción que afectó directamente el bolsillo de miles de familias tuneras. En un juicio oral, público y con carácter ejemplarizante, la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular encontró culpables a cinco individuos por el desvío de productos alimenticios destinados a la canasta básica.
(2026-02-21). UNEAC debate acerca de incentivos fiscales para la creación audiovisual. cubadebate.cu La Sección de Cine de la Asociación de Cine Radio y Televisión de la UNEAC reunió a creadores y realizadores en un intercambio para analizar propuestas de incentivos fiscales que estimulen la producción audiovisual del país. El encuentro conectó a los institutos de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) y del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) con el fin de potenciar la creación audiovisual.
(2026-02-21). Cuba en Datos: El deporte como derecho del pueblo y el sueño de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Cuba es una nación con una profunda y reconocida tradición deportiva, forjada a lo largo de décadas de resultados relevantes en los más diversos escenarios del deporte mundial. Este logro fue, en esencia, el resultado tangible de la voluntad política de la Revolución Cubana, que desde la enunciación del Programa del Moncada concibió la práctica masiva del deporte como un derecho inalienable del pueblo.
(2026-02-21). El portaviones más grande del mundo entra en el Mediterráneo. radiohc.cu El portaviones más grande del mundo, el USS Gerald R. Ford, de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses, entró este viernes en el mar Mediterráneo, según datos de seguimiento marítimo recogidos por The Times of Israel. | La publicación en línea señala que un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke USS Mahan, que forma parte del grupo de ataque del USS Gerald R. Ford, actualmente está cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar. | La semana pasada, el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump ordenó el envío de un grupo de portaviones al Medio Oriente en un escenario de crecientes tensiones con Irán y reportes de que está considerando la…
(2026-02-21). Trump impone arancel global del 10% tras fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este viernes la implementación de un arancel global general del 10 % sobre las importaciones. | La medida fue comunicada horas después de que la Corte Suprema de Justicia declarara ilegales los fundamentos de los gravámenes que la Administración había impuesto previamente bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos en Emergencias Internacionales (IEEPA). | Para sostener la política arancelaria, el mandatario informó que el Ejecutivo utilizará la Sección 122 de la Ley de Comercio, normativa que otorga al presidente la facultad de establecer aranceles de hasta el 15 % po…
(2026-02-21). Cuba exime de pago aduanero a personas que importen sistemas de fuentes renovables. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios de Cuba emitió una resolución que exime del pago del impuesto aduanero a las personas naturales y jurídicas por la importación de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos, sus partes y piezas fundamentales. | La medida, publicada en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, está destinada a respaldar la política de desarrollo y uso de fuentes renovables de energía en el país. | El documento también abarca las importaciones de calentadores solares, bombas fotovoltaicas, pequeños aerogeneradores, biodigestores de geomembranas, motobombas a biogás, alumbrado solar y sistemas solares de air…
(2026-02-21). Cuba habilita licencias temporales para motos y triciclos eléctricos sin matrícula hasta diciembre de 2026. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Transporte ha flexibilizado, de manera excepcional y temporal, los requisitos para que las personas naturales puedan obtener la Licencia de Operaciones de Transporte destinada a ciclomotores, motocicletas y triciclos eléctricos. La medida fue formalizada a través de la Instrucción no. 1 de 2026, firmada por el ministro Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
(2026-02-21). Presidente del Parlamento cubano constató producción agropecuaria en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP-Parlamento) y del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández recorrió áreas productivas de varios municipios de La Habana para evaluar resultados locales en la producción agropecuaria, acompañado por autoridades provinciales y municipales. | Según el legislativo en su web institucional, la visita se enmarcó en las precisiones del XI Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y el Programa de Gobierno, que priorizan la soberanía alimentaria y el autoabastecimiento territorial frente al actual contexto nacional y la nueva escalada de a…
(2026-02-21). Representantes de Cuba y Colombia revisaron temas de interés común. radiohc.cu Delegaciones de Cuba y Colombia concluyeron este viernes en Bogotá, dos días de trabajo en los que abordaron temas de interés común para ambas naciones y cuestiones de actualidad. | La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal, quien presidió la comitiva por la nación antillana, comentó en exclusiva para Prensa Latina que durante la primera de las dos jornadas, celebrada la víspera, se realizaron las mesas directivas sobre diversas temáticas, entre ellas agricultura, salud, biotecnología, comercio y cooperación. | Apuntó, asimismo, que en cada una de ellas, en las que también se repasaron otro…
(2026-02-21). Director general de la Unesco recibió en París al canciller cubano. radiohc.cu 
El director general de la Unesco, Khaled El-Enany recibió este viernes, en París, al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, encuentro en el que abordaron temas como el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la isla. | En la sede del ente multilateral, el canciller agradeció el apoyo de la organización en sus áreas de competencia, como la educación, la ciencia y la cultura, sectores golpeados por el criminal cerco a la nación antillana desde hace más de 60 años, una política recrudecida por el presidente Donald Trump. | Rodríguez resaltó el acompañamiento de…
(2026-02-21). San Francisco teachers strike ends under looming budget cuts, layoffs. wsws.org Immediately after announcing the tentative agreement, the union shut down the strike. Superintendent Maria Su warned of impending layoffs and budget cuts.
(2026-02-20). Putin aide warns Trump of 'consequences' as Russian warship joins crucial Naval Drills. hindustantimes.com Tensions are rising as Masoud Pezeshkian hailed a deepening strategic axis with Russia amid U.S. strike threats. During talks with Russian officials, Tehran declared a "new chapter" in bilateral ties, signing key agreements and expanding economic cooperation. Joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman saw the Russian corvette Stoikiy dock in Iranian waters, while Moscow warned Washington of "serious consequences" if it attacks. As Iran conducted additional drills near the Strait of Hormuz, reports said Donald Trump was briefed on possible strike options.
(2026-02-20). Trump weighs limited strike on Iran, as Tehran says draft deal coming soon. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval build-up in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme. | The latest threat came after Iran's foreign minister said a draft proposal for an agreement with Washington would be ready in a matter of days following negotiations between the two sides in Geneva earlier this week.
(2026-02-20). UK High Court Blocks Starmer's Effort to Label Palestine Action a Terrorist Group. counterpunch.org 
Last year, I was living in the UK when activists from the anti-Zionist, pro-Palestinian direct action group Palestine Action hugely. embarrassed the Royal Air Force and the British government by cutting their way through a security fence surrounding an RAF Airfield in Oxfordshire and spraying red paint on the jet engines of two aircraft known to have assisted Israel's aerial slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2026-02-20). US thanks Pakistan for backing Trump's Gaza plan and joining peace board. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses for a picture with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, US, February 19, 2026. — X@SecRubioRubio hails "Pakistan's ongoing support of Peace Plan for Gaza".DPM Dar responds…
(2026-02-20). Royals slammed for lack of attention and care to Epstein victims. thecanary.co 
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest following the revelations in the Epstein files is invariably a gigantic embarrassment for the parasitic royal family. And, calls are growing for answers over the royal family's support of Andrew over the years. Historian Tessa Dunlop slammed the Royal Family's choice to refrain from offering any apology to the British public in […] | By
(2026-02-20). Not Forgetting the Victims: Club Epstein and Crimes Against Humanity. dissidentvoice.org 
With a sex trafficking, flesh peddling empire of favours, logistics and the good time to be had by the powerful, the gigantic scale of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network continues to disturb. The least savoury digital library on the planet, available through the offices of the US Justice Department as the Epstein Library, is being combed …
(2026-02-20). Venezuela after the Abduction of President Maduro. dissidentvoice.org The kidnapping of a sitting head of state marks a grave escalation in US-Venezuela relations. By seizing Venezuela's constitutional president, Washington signaled both its disregard for international law and its confidence that it would face little immediate consequence. The response within the US political establishment to the attack on Venezuela has been striking. Without the …
(2026-02-20). Homeklin to launch waste-to-energy facility to tackle Kampala's 730,000-tonne garbage crisis. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading Ugandan waste management company Homeklin Uganda Ltd has announced plans to transform Kampala's persistent garbage crisis into a commercial energy source through a new facility in Makindye division. In a technical partnership with the American firm Cenergy Solutions, Homeklin will begin converting the city's organic refuse into compressed …
(2026-02-20). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-20). Germany's Merz, in New York Times' speak, is the leader Europe needs. peoplesworld.org 
Germany's current right-wing chancellor Friedrich Merz is a descendent of Nazis. His grandfather, a mayor of a German town, named streets after Hitler and Goebbels, and his father fought in the German army as part of Hitler's forces. Merz himself famously, like Hitler, called for an attack on the city hall in his hometown of …
(2026-02-20). Two Just Stop Oil supporters get suspended sentences for spraying paint on car dealerships. thecanary.co 
Two Just Stop Oil supporters received suspended sentences on 20 February after pleading guilty to criminal damage by spraying paint on a number of high end car dealerships in 2022. They took the action to demand an end to new oil and gas licensing. Posh car dealerships targeted On 26 October 2022, Emma Brown and […] | By
(2026-02-20). Premier League Title Race: Man City, Villa looking to pressure Arsenal. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three of the top five Premier League teams are in action on Saturday hoping to take advantage of Arsenal's midweek slip-up away to Wolves that once again opens up the title race. Manchester City would move to within just two points of the top with a win at home to …
(2026-02-20). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-20). China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone expanding cooperation with China. eng.belta.by On 18 February 2026, a meeting with the top management of Dachang Biopharmaceutical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. took place at the industrial park.
(2026-02-20). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Taiwan: TaiDoc medical devices plant employees fight exploitation of migrant workers; Bangladeshi hotel and restaurant workers oppose job cuts and demand minimum wage; Sri Lanka: Government doctors' protest enters fourth week; Victoria: 10,000 health workers strike for higher wages; Queensland health professionals continue industrial action.
(2026-02-20). The Black Conservatives Still Riding with Trump. capitalbnews.org 
The black GMC Yukon pulled up outside the National Republican Club of Capitol Hill on Wednesday night, blasting a song featuring Nicki Minaj. As the lyrics spilled out, five young Black conservatives, a group of political influencers and rising activists, hurried inside for the Black Americans for Trump Trailblazer Reception. "We had to play MAGAMinaj," …
(2026-02-20). Germany: 6 years since the racist murders in Hanau. wsws.org Six years after the racist murder attack in Hanau, thousands took to the streets again on February 19 to commemorate the victims. A tenth victim has recently succumbed to his injuries.
(2026-02-20). Marco Rubio Reassures Europe to Death. fairobserver.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio received a standing ovation at last week's Munich Security Conference in Germany after delivering a speech the conference chair, retired German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger, effusively described as "reassuring." Speaking for the entire audience, he drew Rubio's attention to "the sigh of relief" heard "through this hall." The timing was…
(2026-02-20). Andrew's arrest, the British monarchy, and the international oligarchy. wsws.org The long period of constitutional monarchy that began in the aftermath of Cromwell's Protectorate, with the restoration of Charles II and then the installation of William of Orange in the "Glorious Revolution", is finally unravelling.
(2026-02-20). Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Palau's Supreme Court has denied an application by the Senate for a stay order on the government's plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States. President Surangel Whipps' has agreed for Palau to take up to 75 people, with the US to give Palau US$7.5 million in development funds. However,…
(2026-02-20). Trump sets 10-15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks ahead of the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — Reuters Trump warns Iran of 'really bad…
(2026-02-20). Details revealed about release of previously pardoned Nikolai Statkevich. eng.belta.by The head of state approved a request from the convict's family to release him due to his illness, press secretary of the Belarusian leader Natalya Eismont told the media, according to the Telegram channel Pul pervogo.
(2026-02-20). A first look at London's Meet Bros Ramadan Iftar experience>. newarab.com 
It's Tuesday evening, the night before Ramadan 2026 begins, and my colleague and I are wrapping up at the office, ready for something a little different: a first look at the Since opening its first branch in Paddington in 2022, Meet Bros was co-founded by
(2026-02-20). Legal group calls on Met Police to investigate Elbit Systems UK directors. thecanary.co 
The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC), with the support of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), has today submitted a detailed complaint to the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) concerning Israeli arms company Elbit Systems. The case against Elbit Systems The complaint asks SO15 to open a criminal investigation into four current and former British […] | By
(2026-02-20). US envoy suggests it would be 'fine' if Israel expands across Middle East. aljazeera.com 'It would be fine if they took it all,' Mike Huckabee says when asked about expanding Israel from Nile to Euphrates.
(2026-02-20). Trump: Supreme Court's rejection of tariffs 'deeply disappointing'. aljazeera.com US President Trump called several Supreme Court justices a "disgrace" after they struck down tariffs he issued in 2025.
(2026-02-20). Two killed in Israeli strike on Palestinian camp in Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in The official National News Agency (NNA) later reported "heavy strikes" in the country's east, as Israel's army said it hit "Hezbollah command centres" in the Baalbek area. | Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon despite a November 2024 ceasefire that sought to halt more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, mostly targeting what it sa…
(2026-02-20). Zimbabwean delegation tours My Belarus exhibition. eng.belta.by During an official visit to Belarus, the parliamentary delegation of Zimbabwe toured the My Belarus exhibition that showcases the country's achievements at the Minsk International Exhibition Center.
(2026-02-20). Would you pay $49 a month to drink recycled wastewater? grist.org 
(2026-02-20). Bangladesh: CAGE warns elections alone won't stamp out corruption. thecanary.co 
CAGE International has put out a new report, 'Out of the Shadow of Hasina,' which it describes as a pathway towards accountability for the people of Bangladesh, where counter-terrorism continues to be used to entrench repression. CAGE's report highlights the long shadow cast by 15 years of authoritarian rule under the Hasina regime, toppled in July […] | By
(2026-02-20). 1 year after massive SPS Technologies fire, Montco commissioners applaud its return. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is welcoming the rebuild of "All three of us just met with the SPS leadership…
(2026-02-20). Taliban legalises domestic violence against women until 'broken bones or open wounds'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A new penal code has been introduced in Taliban led Afghanistan that legalises domestic violence against women by allowing the husbands to physically assault their wives and children as long as it does not inflict 'broken bones or open wounds'. | The penal code, signed by the Islamist group's supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, classifies the punishment into various categories based on one's position in this hierarchy that whether the offender is "free" or a "slave". | Under a 90-page decree signed by the supreme leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, a rigid social hierarchy has been for…
(2026-02-20). Mexican intellectuals urge U.S. cultural community to support Cuba against the blockade. radiohc.cu A group of intellectuals and artists from Mexico made a public appeal to their colleagues in the United States to express their solidarity with the peoples of Latin America, especially the Cuban people, amidst the tightening of the economic blockade and the coercive measures implemented by Washington against the island, as well as the revitalization of the Monroe Doctrine, the cornerstone of the White House's recolonization plan in this region. | In an open letter addressed to North American artists, academics, and university students, the signatories warned that these are "crucial moments in the struggle for the…
(2026-02-20). Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Has Crossed Into The Mediterranean. twz.com 
(2026-02-20). 10 arrested over Russian plot to kill top Ukrainian officials. scmp.com Kyiv said on Friday that 10 people were arrested in Ukraine and Moldova on suspicion of planning to assassinate senior Ukrainian political figures on Moscow's orders, with payouts of up to US$100,000. | Kyiv has previously accused Russia, which invaded Ukraine four years ago, of plotting to kill several senior officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and the head of Ukraine's intelligence service.
(2026-02-20). Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High. whyy.org When someone wrongs us, revenge can feel like the only right move — the only way for us to balance the scales, to set the world right again. But the consequences can be disastrous, especially when payback becomes an all-consuming obsession. On this episode, lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel explains why revenge is so alluring, and how he escaped his own addiction to vengeance.
(2026-02-20). Russian journalist: Europe couldn't care less about Russophobia! eng.belta.by "I am absolutely convinced that there is no such thing as the notorious centuries-old Russophobia in Europe. European elites couldn't care less about Russophobia. Ideology is a 20th-century invention. Before the 20th century, no ideology existed," said Sergey Mardan.
(2026-02-20). Unionists lobby state lawmakers to counter deep Trump money cuts. peoplesworld.org 
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Facing deep money cuts from the right-wing government of GOP President Donald Trump in programs they serve—with education and social services taking the biggest hits—union members nationwide are heading for state legislatures to lobby for making up the shortfalls. In Illinois, their biggest ask was for full-funding of the schools, including student aid for …
(2026-02-20). Anniversary of Fatal Italy Shipwreck Comes Amid New Tragedies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of a person who went missing after a migrant boat sank on February 26 on the beach near where the shipwreck took place off the coast of Steccato di Cutro, near Crotone, in Calabria in southern Italy. March 7, 2023. | © 2023 Alfonso Di Vincenzo/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images…
(2026-02-20). Nasa aims to send astronauts around the moon in March after successful test. scmp.com Nasa aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after completing the latest rocket fuelling test. | Administrator Jared Isaacman said on Friday that launch teams made "major progress" between the first countdown rehearsal, which was disrupted by hydrogen leaks earlier this month, and the second test, which was completed without significant seepage on Thursday night. | The test was "a big step towards America's return to the lunar environment", Isaacman said on social media.
(2026-02-20). Heads of British and German armed forces insist Europe's population must be made ready for war. wsws.org For the working class the generals' statement must be seen as a declaration of the class war that must be conducted if imperialist war is to be waged—one emanating from the highest echelons of the military.
(2026-02-20). UAE to build 8-exaflop AI supercomputer in India. geo.tv 
An AI sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China. — Reuters/FileABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi will establish a national-scale artificial intelligence supercomputer in India with a computing capacity of 8 exaflops, marking a new phase in the…
(2026-02-20). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-20). Abuses in Cameroon After US Deports Third-Country Nationals. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cars drive through an intersection near a monument in Yaoundé, Cameroon, September12, 2025. | © 2025 Welba Yamo Pascal/AP Photo | Cameroonian authorities are arbitrarily detaining non-Cameroonian nationals deported from the United States and detaining and abusing journalists who tried to interview them. But US President Donald Trump's administration doesn't seem to care.In January and February, under a secret agreement, the US government deported to Cameroon 17 men and women—including asylum seekers and a stateless person—from 9 African countries: Angola, Democratic Re…
(2026-02-20). Belgian workers' one-day strike vs Israel's genocide. workers.org 
Workers spontaneously stopped production and walked out of the FN Herstal factory on Feb. 13 in protest of the visit by Col. Moshe Tetro, a high-ranking officer in the Israel Occupation Force and military attaché to Belgium. He was there as part of a tour led by the Belgian Defense . . . |
(2026-02-20). Black, Bilingual and Daily: The Political Role of the New Orleans Tribune (1862-1868). wibailoutpeople.org The African American press served as a mobilizing force during and after the Civil War By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireThursday February 19, 2026African American History Month, Series No. 5 In late April of 1862, the capture of New Orleans by the Union army proved to be a turning point in the Civil War. With …
(2026-02-20). U.S. surges 40% of aging AWACS fleet to Mideast amid rising Iran tensions. hindustantimes.com The U.S.-Iran standoff has moved into the skies, with Washington surging a large share of its aging E-3 Sentry "flying radar" fleet toward Europe and the Middle East. In just days, the U.S. Air Force has deployed 6 of its 16 Boeing E-3 AWACS aircraft-nearly 40 percent of the entire fleet to bases stretching from the U.K. and Germany to the Gulf, in what analysts say could be the final command‚Äëand‚Äëcontrol pieces of a potential air campaign against Iran. These Cold War—era aircraft act as airborne radar and battle management hubs, tracking low-flying drones, cruise missiles…
(2026-02-20). Our political divides and social identities. whyy.org Political polarization is tearing the country apart with partisans viewing the other side in increasing personal terms, as immoral or evil. There have always been deep disagreements and conflicts in America but as we get ready to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary it feels as if democracy itself is on the line. | Psychologist In his book Good Re…
(2026-02-20). Rising UK youth unemployment tests govt over wage pledge. geo.tv 
Workers cross London Bridge during the morning rush hour with Tower Bridge seen behind, in London, Britain, December 16, 2025. — ReutersThe rise in Britain's youth unemployment rate to a 10-year high is posing tough questions for the country's centre-left government about its…
(2026-02-20). Russian journalist explains why 1991 is key to understanding special military operation. eng.belta.by For Russia, the special military operation is a war for its sovereignty that it did not acquire in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR, Russian journalist Sergey Mardan said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-20). Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape. scmp.com If 2026 were a chess match, critical minerals would be the opening gambit, and both China and the United States are going all out. On January 28, China's Zijin Mining announced a US$4 billion takeover of Allied Gold's three African mines. On February 3, Swiss mining giant Glencore entered talks to sell a 40 per cent stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) copper and cobalt operations to the US-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium. | Between the two announcements, US Secretary of State…
(2026-02-20). Cuba celebrates 60 years of classical work by Miguel Barnet. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The 60th anniversary of the publication of Biography of a Runaway Slave, by the Cuban narrator, poet, and ethnologist Miguel Barnet, will be celebrated on February 25 in this capital.
(2026-02-20). La luz que no se apaga y el arte de sostener la vida. radiohc.cu El ventilador suena con un ritmo constante, monótono, como el latido de una máquina que ha aprendido a ser corazón. | En la habitación de Gretchen Lorena, en el reparto Pedro Díaz Coello de Holguín, ese ruido blanco es la banda sonora de la existencia. Aimé Borges Romero lo escucha con la atención de quien ha convertido el oído en un órgano de alerta: cualquier cambio en la frecuencia, cualquier titubeo, y el mundo se detiene. | Pero hoy, Aimé puede permitirse, por primera vez en meses, escuchar ese sonido sin que el pecho se le oprima. Afuera, el sol del mediodía golpea con fuerza el pequeño panel solar instalad…
(2026-02-20). Bandas armadas provocan desplazamientos masivos en Haití, advierte Organización Internacional para las Migraciones. cubadebate.cu Una espiral de violencia sin precedentes ha convertido a Haití en el escenario de una de las crisis humanitarias más graves del continente. Según el último informe de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el número de personas desplazadas internamente por el accionar de las bandas criminales alcanzó la cifra de 1,4 millones.
(2026-02-20). Cuba denounces "collective punishment" against its people by the U.S. radiohc.cu Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denounced the United States' political strategy toward the Caribbean island, calling it "collective punishment" that uses the citizenry as "hostages." According to the diplomat, Washington seeks to force political transformations that serve its own interests through the systematic strangulation of the national economy. | Fernández de Cossío explained in a social media post that the US sanctions are tightening "every possible valve," severely impacting the country's basic infrastructure. | Among the most critical consequences, the official pointed to the…
(2026-02-20). Call-In to LA District Attorney: Release Sam Carrera Now! wibailoutpeople.org 
Call-In to LA District Attorney: Release Sam Carrera Now! Tell LA District Attorney: Release Sam Carrera Now! We in the Committee to Stop FBI Repression are calling for the immediate release of Sam Carrera. On Feb 18, the LAPD brutally attacked and arrested 3 members of Centro Community Service Organization: Sergio Flores, Sam Carrera, and Lindsey …