(2026-02-02). Is the UN Being Wrecked So Western Leaders Can Escape Justice from the ICC and ICJ? dissidentvoice.org On Thursday UK MPs will debate the motion "That this House has considered the obligation to assess the risk of genocide under international law in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territories". This follows an application from SNP MP Brendan O'Hara way back in June last year. As O'Hara said in his request, "it is to allow …
(2026-02-02). Israel Forcing Doctors Without Borders To Shut Down Gaza Operations by February 28. news.antiwar.com Israeli authorities have ordered the international medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to cease all operations in Gaza by February 28 as Israel continues to impede humanitarian relief efforts inside the Palestinian territory. Israel said that it was shutting down MSF's operations in Gaza due to its refusal to turn over the identities of its …
aa.com.tr (2026-02-02). Spain condemns Israeli ban on Doctors Without Borders
Madrid urges Tel Aviv to reverse decision that 'seriously undermines the most basic moral principles' | The statement reiterated that international humanitarian NGOs, like MSF, provide "irreplaceable assistance" in life-saving services across Gaza and the West Bank.
"The work of MSF in Gaza, as well as that of all humanitarian organizations in the field of health, is essential in addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Strip, providing vital assistance to the Palestinian population in Gaza who are subjected to unbearable violence," it added.
(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-02). PATRICK LAWRENCE: AIPAC's Anxieties. consortiumnews.com The Israel lobbies' grip on U.S. politics has slipped beyond restoration since Oct. 7, 2023 due to the Zionist army's own savagery in Gaza. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News If Charlies Kirk's well-documented defection from the Zionist cause confirmed…
(2026-02-02). Ukraine uses forced recruitment to liquidate Hungarians in Transcarpathia. infobrics.org The Kiev regime uses ethnic cleansing methods against minorities' citizens.
thecanary.co (2026-02-02). Israel just 'broke' a world record for kidney donors – but where did all the organs come from?Questions need to be asked about where this huge number of kidneys came from. Forensic evidence and human rights organisations reveal, beyond doubt, organ theft from Palestinians detained in the Israeli occupation's prisons and torture camps. Many bodies have been returned from 'Israeli' custody with signs of surgical cuts and chemical burns, and missing organs – hearts, corneas, lungs and kidneys.
yahoo.com (2026-02-02). Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools
(2026-02-02). BREAKING: Hedonism's Dance: How the Governing Classes Fell for Jeffrey Epstein. globalresearch.ca How did he generate so much paperwork, traffic and comment? New York financier, mountebank, all purposes conman and dedicated rake that he was, Jeffrey Epstein continues to nag living figures from beyond the grave and place them in a tight …
(2026-02-02). Epstein files contain child abuse and murder: end of Western "order" infobrics.org US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation that Epstein files contain images of child sexual abuse, death and extreme violence point to a scandal of historic proportions embedded within Western political, financial, and intelligence establishments – amid talks about the end of the West-centered global order.
(2026-02-02). Another woman has made allegations against Andrew Windsor. thecanary.co 
Channel 4 News have reported on a second woman who has come forward with further allegations against Andrew Windsor, following the latest US release of the Epstein Files. The disgraced royal has faced pressure from across UK and US society to take accountability for his long-term, close relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Channel 4 News […] | By
(2026-02-02). Malaysia's Anwar brushes off Epstein speculation with queasy emoji post. scmp.com Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sought to douse public speculation after his name appeared in a newly released email exchange involving Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted US sex offender whose web of connections to the rich and powerful remains a source of scandal years after his death. | Anwar was among several world figures — including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, billionaire Bill Gates and Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew — mentioned in a tranche of Epstein-related…
(2026-02-02). Remember when Epstein-fanboy Mandelson said he 'worked every day' against Corbyn? thecanary.co 
Peter Mandelson has just quit the Labour party over his extreme closeness to and admiration for serial child rapist Jeffrey Epstein. He said he wanted to avoid embarrassing Keir Starmer any further. By resigning he embarrassed Starmer even further by exposing Starmer's refusal to kick him out. This is Mandelson in 2017, telling an interviewer […] | By
(2026-02-02). "Billionaire Boys Club" : What the Latest Epstein Files Reveal About Elite Impunity. democracynow.org 
The Justice Department on Friday released an additional 3 million pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration says it was the final release of Epstein files, even though some 2 million more documents remain unreleased. The latest batch reveals new details about Epstein's connections to the rich and powerful, including Hollywood figures, tech billionaires, public officials and more. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said it is unlikely anyone else would be prosecuted. | Attorney Arick Fudali, who represents 11 Epstein survivors, says the release…
(2026-02-02). Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports. geo.tv 
Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the US, attends an interview pre-recorded for the BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' TV programme, in London, Britain, January 10, 2026.— Reuters Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a member of…
(2026-02-02). Trump 'Compromised by Israel,' New Epstein Files Claim. orinocotribune.com 
More explosive accusations from today's new release of The report links Kushner's family to corruption, Russian cash and the ultra-Zionist Chabad group. It also names Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer Al…
(2026-02-02). Bannon in Epstein files on 'Tommy Robinson' 'cheap at any price'. thecanary.co 
Fascist Steve Bannon appears hundreds of times in the US Justice Department's latest release of Epstein files and thousands overall so far. The exposed conversations show the extent of Bannon's plotting with the serial child-rapist — long after Epstein was convicted — to expand fascism in Europe and other western areas. They also show Bannon […] | By
(2026-02-02). Epstein and Palantir boss discussed plans to destabilise the Middle East. thecanary.co 
Journalist Sulaiman Ahmed has exposed a deliberate agenda between Palantir's Peter Thiel and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to destabilise the Middle East. The latest Epstein File releases included emails referencing Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt, suggesting coordinated attempts to advance Western interests in the region. This follows widespread reporting on Palantir weeding […] | By
(2026-02-02). Headlines for February 2, 2026. democracynow.org Federal Judge Denies Request by Minnesota Officials to Temporarily Block Surge of Immigration Agents, Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon and Independent Journalist Georgia Fort Released from Federal Custody, 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and His Father Reunited with Family Members in Minnesota, More Than 300 Anti-ICE Protests Held Across the Country, NYT: Former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith, Chicago Orders Local Law Enforcement to Probe Illegal Activity by Federal Immigration Agents, Justice Department Release Over 3 Million Pages of the Epstein Files, Israeli For…
(2026-02-02). "These Files Clears Me" : Trump reacts to new Epstein files. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Donald Trump stated that the newly released Justice Department files concerning convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein do not implicate him. He maintained that the documents actually weaken the claims made by his political rivals. | While aboard Air Force One, en route from Washington to Florida, Trump responded to the release of a large volume of files connected to the Epstein investigation. The documents, totaling in the millions, were made public as part of the Justice Department's final planned disclosures in the case. | "I haven't personally read them," Trump said, "but I've been informed b…
(2026-02-02). Kidnapping a President: Leonardo Flores on Trump's War Against Venezuela. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer In this episode of Informed Rant, host Joshua Scheer speaks with Venezuelan‚ÄëAmerican analyst and CodePink organizer Leonardo Flores about one of the most explosive geopolitical stories of the year: the U.S. bombing raid and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro. Flores walks through the media distortions, the collapse of international law, the …
(2026-02-02). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace! Stop ICE! Free Palestine! U.S.: Hand Off of Iran and Venezuela! (City Listings) Feb. 1-8, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
ICE Out protest at UW Madison January 30, 2026. | Photo:
(2026-02-02). Venezuelan Oil Exports Surge After U.S. Lifts Sanctions. devdiscourse.com Venezuelan oil exports surged to approximately 800,000 barrels per day in January, a significant uplift from December's 498,000 barrels, according to shipping data. This increase followed the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and the subsequent lifting of a U.S.-imposed oil embargo.
(2026-02-02). Trump Lawsuits: The Most Efficient Grift Ever. counterpunch.org 
You have to give Donald Trump some credit. He was making plenty of money selling pardons, ripping off Venezuela's oil, and selling seats on his "Board of Peace," but all of these required something resembling work. In the case of Venezuelan oil, he even had to invade a country and kill 80 people. But Trump's
(2026-02-02). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Inspects Simón Bolívar International Airport Facilities. orinocotribune.com This Saturday, Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez toured different areas of the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, to evaluate the progress of works—requested last year by President Nicolás Maduro—being carried out in the country's main air terminal and to further strengthen commercial air transport. | The inspection was carried out in the company of Transportation Minister Aníbal Coronado, Presidency Office Minister Juan Francisco Escalona, and Communication and Information Minister Miguel Pérez Pirela, as well as airport workers, among other authorities, in…
(2026-02-02). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Inspects Simón Bolívar International Airport Facilities. orinocotribune.com This Saturday, Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez toured different areas of the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, to evaluate the progress of works—requested last year by President Nicolás Maduro—being carried out in the country's main air terminal and to further strengthen commercial air transport. | The inspection was carried out in the company of Transportation Minister Aníbal Coronado, Presidency Office Minister Juan Francisco Escalona, and Communication and Information Minister Miguel Pérez Pirela, as well as airport workers, among other authorities, in…
(2026-02-02). American Reich: Kristi Noem's DHS is the Department of Homeland Subjugation. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Three thousand ICE maniacs invaded Minneapolis and rampaged through its streets, indiscriminately terrorizing immigrants and US citizens. Ordered by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to carry out Trump's
(2026-02-02). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Cuba Condemns Terrorism and Reaffirms its Cooperation on Security and the Fight Against Money Laundering. radiohc.cu Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security. | Cuba categorically declares that it does not harbor, support, finance, or permit terrorist or extremist organizations. Our country maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward the financing of terrorism and money laundering, and is committed to the prevention, detection, and combating of illicit financial activities, in accordance with international standards. | Any past interactions involving individuals…
(2026-02-02). You Don't Miss What Doesn't Exist. dissidentvoice.org 
"Anthropause" is an amazing word and the latest book about it is an eye-opener. Stan Cox's Anthropause: The Beauty of Degrowth (2026, Seven Stories Press), does what far too few degrowth books do — it first focuses readers' attention to the positive experiences we could enjoy in a society less dedicated to producing unnecessary stuff. …
(2026-02-02). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(2026-02-02). Starmer's Gorton candidate is corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's pick — after blocking Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham — to contest the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester is a corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. Angeliki Stogia wants to bring back 'PFI', the so-called 'private finance initiative' used by the Labour right to turn NHS hospitals into cash-cows for private investors. […] | By
(2026-02-02). Ambassador: Brazil hopes to resume cooperation between Belarus and Embraer. eng.belta.by Brazil hopes to restore cooperation between Embraer and Belarus, Brazil's Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Klingl told journalists following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 2 February.
(2026-02-02). DIRCO declares Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Persona Non Grata. sanews.gov.za DIRCO declares Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Persona Non Grata | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has informed the Government of the State of Israel of South Africa's decision to declare the Chargé d'Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, Mr Ariel Seidman, persona non grata. | In a statement issued on Friday, DIRCO said the decision follows a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice that pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty. | "These violations include the repeated use of official Israeli social media platforms to launch insulting attacks against H…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Revolutionary Rally – Butch Ware For Cali. indybay.org Historic BAL Theatre – 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Bloodstained Men Demonstrations & Protests against TaxPayer Subsidized Infant Circumcision. indybay.org The George R. Moscone Convention Center | 747 Howard St, San Francisco, California 94103…
(2026-02-02). Who deserves to know I am HIV positive? globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/5: ICE Kills, Palantir Profits: March and Vigil for All ICE Victims. indybay.org Gather at Heritage Park | 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto…
(2026-02-02). Vigil Outside Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org On January 29, a vigil to honor Alex Pettri.
(2026-02-02). Modi's Capitulation? Congress Critiques India-US Trade Deal. devdiscourse.com The Congress party launched a critique against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration following a recent announcement by President Donald Trump about a new trade agreement between the US and India. The deal proposes a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods imported to the United States, decreasing them from 25% to 18%.
(2002-02-26). Kazakhstan President Tokayev to visit Pakistan on February 3—4. tribune.com.pk 
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is set to undertake his first official state visit to Pakistan from February 3 to February 4 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday. | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on X, said, "During the visit, President Tokayev is expected to meet with the President of Pakistan, hold talks with the Prime Minister, and address the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum." | üîäPR No.3Ô∏è‚É£3Ô∏è‚É£/2&O…
(2026-02-02). DIRCO declares Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Persona Non Grata. sanews.gov.za DIRCO declares Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Persona Non Grata | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has informed the Government of the State of Israel of South Africa's decision to declare the Chargé d'Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, Mr Ariel Seidman, persona non grata. | In a statement issued on Friday, DIRCO said the decision follows a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice that pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty. | "These violations include the repeated use of official Israeli social media platforms to launch insulting attacks against H…
(2026-02-02). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-02). India's Anglo-Indian Community and Census Question. ummid.com The term, Anglo-Indian, refers to persons whose father or any other male progenitor was of European descent, typically British, and who were born in India and have made it their permanent home.
(2026-02-02). The Future of International Law. counterpunch.org 
Reform vs reinvention: what's next? The legal theories in laws give multiple explanations and define laws in different ways according to their own time and social norms. International law is no exception, where states interact in their international relations through a legal system as well. Well, in the discourse of international law, some consider international
(2026-02-02). Cuban small farmers reject U.S. executive order. radiohc.cu The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) has expressed its strongest rejection of the executive order signed by US President Donald Trump against Cuba in a statement reaffirming the farmers' commitment to the Revolution and the defense of national sovereignty. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the statement in its entirety. | The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) expresses its strongest rejection of the executive order signed this Thursday afternoon by US President Donald Trump, which constitutes a new attempt to attack and obstruct the economic and social development of our…
(2026-02-02). Russia's Interests in Syria Go Far Beyond Retaining Its Air and Naval Bases. globalresearch.ca Syrian President Ahmed "Jolani" al-Sharaa's That may be true, especially since they play a practically irreplaceable …
(2026-02-02). DWP study shows their health assessors feel 'despised' and are quitting in droves. thecanary.co 
A newly-released report commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that over half of its health assessors quit the job within their first year. The health professionals reported feeling 'despised' for their role, which involves evaluating people for both Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the health-related element of Universal Credit (UC). […] | By
(2026-02-02). This Week at City Hall: Labor on the March — the Wolf Is at the Door. portside.org This Week at City Hall: Labor on the March — the Wolf Is at the Door |
(2026-02-02). Petro arrives in US for meeting with Trump, diplomatic offensive. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington DC on Sunday for a diplomatic offensive that includes a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump. In Tuesday's meeting in the White House, Petro will seek to put forth "Colombia's priorities and the general lines of bilateral work on matters of common interest," according to the Foreign …
(2026-02-02). "Journalism Is Not a Crime" : Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest. democracynow.org 
As protests continue in Minnesota over the federal government's immigration crackdown, former CNN anchor Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort now face federal charges stemming from their reporting on a January 18 demonstration at a St. Paul church, where a senior ICE official works as a pastor. The two journalists were released Friday without bail following initial court hearings and could face fines or prison time if convicted. Their charges stem from the FACE Act, a 1994 law intended to protect access to abortion clinics which also prohibits interference with religious worship. Seven activist…
(2026-02-02). Czech PM Pushes for EU Carbon Market Reform to Reduce Energy Costs. devdiscourse.com Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has called on the European Union to reform its carbon emissions trading system, aiming to reduce soaring energy prices. In a letter addressed to top EU officials, Babis urged for a cap on emissions allowances and the delay of the system's second phase.
(2026-02-02). The New Federal Reference Manual On Scientific Evidence: All The Smartest People Get Hoodwinked By The Climate Charlatans. wattsupwiththat.com Well, the entire NAS (or maybe it's now the NASEM) has been taken in. (Or maybe they are in on the scam as a way to keep their funds flowing.) Lots of top federal judges are listed on the boards and committees that signed off on this. Once again, all the smartest people prove that they are not very smart.
(2026-02-02). When will Ramadan 2026 start. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Ramadan is considered a very holy month in Islam, where millions of people fast from sunrise to sunset.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, communal prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan is important because it is the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.Dr. Taha Rabah, head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Egypt, revealed that the first day of the month of Rajab 1447 AH, astronomically speaking, will be Sunday, December 21, 2025.Ramad…
(2026-02-02). FBI Raid in Georgia Is Part of "Trump's Scheme to Try to Rig the Midterms" : Ari Berman. democracynow.org 
We speak with Mother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman about the shocking FBI raid on an elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia. Federal agents were seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election, which President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim he won despite his loss to Joe Biden that year. During his efforts to overturn the election results, Trump pressured local officials to "find" him an additional 11,780 votes. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was on the scene Friday despite having no domestic law enforcement authority. The raid comes amid an ongoing…
(2026-02-02). Scott Morrison's holy war: Preaching politics in Israel. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-02). December 7, 1941: The Bombing of Pearl Harbor and Japan's Early Conquests 84 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published by GR in December 2021, is mostly relating to the growing tensions between America and Japan leading up to the Japanese military attack on the US naval base in Hawaii. Contrary to how …
(2026-02-02). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2002-02-26). MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London after health deteriorates. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was hospitalised in London on Sunday night after his health deteriorated, the party said. | In a post on X in the early hours of Monday, MQM said that "MQM founder and leader Hussain is receiving a blood transfusion on the advice of doctors on Sunday night."
(2026-02-02). Global science heavyweights converge in UAE for World Laureates Summit. geo.tv 
Participants attend a group photo during the World Laureates Summit in Abu Dhabi on February 1, 2026. — X/@HHShkMohd
(2026-02-02). Lukashenko expresses political support for Brazilian president ahead of upcoming election. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed political support for Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in connection with the upcoming election in the country.
(2026-02-02). Belarus' National Bank presents new graphical symbol for Belarusian ruble. eng.belta.by The winner of the competition for the best new graphical symbol is Vasily Shchebetun. His work received the highest total score. The author was today awarded a prize – a certificate for Br3,000.
(2026-02-02). Rail Boost: Expanding Connectivity and Culture in Jammu & Kashmir. devdiscourse.com The Union Railway Ministry, through Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced an allocation of Rs 1,086 crore for Jammu and Kashmir in the recent rail budget. This investment underscores the government's commitment to enhancing rail connectivity and infrastructure in remote areas of the Union territory.
(2026-02-02). Women 'fidayeens', IED blasts: How Baloch rebels carried out deadly Pakistan attacks that left over 50 dead. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province, releasing photographs of two women allegedly involved in the violence that left nearly 50 persons dead, including at least 17 security personnel.One of the attackers has been identified by the BLA as 24-year-old Asifa Mengal, a resident of Nushki district. In a statement, the group said Mengal joined its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, in October 2023 and carried out a suicide strike targeting an alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) facility in…
(2026-02-02). Partial Government Shutdown Continues as Immigration Talks Persist. capitalbnews.org 
A partial government shutdown took effect on Jan. 31, as civil rights groups continue to condemn the "dangerous escalation" of what the Trump administration says is an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The prospect of one had been intensifying in recent days, as Senate Democrats said that they wouldn't back legislation funding the U.S. Department of …
(2026-02-02). Turchin to take part in Union State Council of Ministers meeting in Moscow. eng.belta.by Belarus' Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin will participate in the Belarus-Russia Union State Council of Ministers meeting in Moscow. At this moment, the government delegation is heading to Moscow.
(2026-02-02). The Alabama Town That Blocked Its First Black Mayor Now Has Another. capitalbnews.org 
Read Capital B's continuous coverage on Newbern, Alabama, and the first Black mayor's fight to serve. The rural Alabama town that once ousted its first Black leader has now appointed its second Black mayor and first woman to hold the office. The historic appointment of Barbara Patrick in Newbern on Feb. 1 comes after Patrick …
(2026-02-02). West Bengal Board Class 12 Model Question Paper Released. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released Model Question Papers for Class 12th Uchha Madhyamik or Higher Secondary Semester 4 Board Examinations 2026.
(2026-02-02). ChatGPT: Vaccine Pimp Extraordinaire. globalresearch.ca Enjoy the below conversation between Yours Truly and OpenAI chatbot founded by
(2026-02-02). Russia-Sri Lanka Bilateral Ties. Participation in the Vladivostok-Chennai Maritime Corridor (VCMC)? globalresearch.ca Sri Lanka appears to be following neighboring India's lead in wanting to scale real-sector trade across the Vladivostok-Chennai Maritime Corridor, expand energy cooperation, and host more military drills. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website…
(2026-02-02). DCS disciplines officials over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn prison incidents. sanews.gov.za DCS disciplines officials over 2025 Pollsmoor, Oudtshoorn prison incidents | The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to institute disciplinary proceedings against senior managers and officials implicated in several — but unrelated — incidents at correctional facilities. | This was announced by DCS National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday. | Last year, several incidents, including an erroneous inmate release, inmate deaths and attacks on officials, were recorded at correctional centres in the Western Cape, leading to internal investigatio…
(2026-02-02). Islamic State video details extent of attack in Niamey. longwarjournal.org A new video released by the Islamic State details the jihadist group's brazen attack on Niger's international airport and military airbase in the capital of Niamey. The footage undercuts statements made by Nigerien officials, indicating the attack was much worse than initially reported.
(2026-02-02). Beyond the bylines: How Kant Kaw turned a dream into a 15-year fight for equality in Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-02). With a thirst for adrenaline. Belarusian racers compete in MX SPEEDWAY. eng.belta.by Young athletes from Belarus competed in Ice Motorcycle Racing MX SPEEDWAY at the Zarya Stadium in the village of Prilesye on 31 January.
(2026-02-02). Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, says lawmaker. geo.tv 
Liam Conejo Ramos is held by his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, while boarding an aircraft to return to Minneapolis, after the pair, who had been detained by immigration officers, were ordered released by a judge from a Texas detention centre, in San Antonio, Texas, US, February 1,…
(2026-02-02). Caitlin Johnstone: After Iran, Next Target: Cuba. consortiumnews.com We're being asked to believe Cuba is Hamas, so the U.S. needs to strangle it to death in self-defense. That the U.S. has been pursuing regime change in Cuba for generations, we're told, is mere coincidence. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's…
(2026-02-02). Turmoil at FEMA adds to the revolt against Kristi Noem. grist.org Kristi Noem faces intensifying public scrutiny over her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security. Criticism of the former South Dakota governor has focused on her handling of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal immigration agent and her oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. The controversies have prompted calls from Democratic lawmakers — and a small but noteworthy group of Republicans — for her resignation or impeachment. | The immediate flashpoint has been the January 24 killing of Pretti, which occurred during ongoing protests in Minneapolis. Noem initially…
(2026-02-02). Billie Eilish says '____ ICE' at the Grammys. thecanary.co 
Pop star Billie Eilish has spoken out at the Grammys against Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit. The militia have been running wild across Minnesota. They've been terrorising families, stealing children such as Liam Ramos, and killing Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in cold blood. At the Grammys Eilish said: Billie Eilish says […] | By
(2026-02-02). ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades. scheerpost.com By Monika Langarica for Truthout The idea of a "border crisis" has long been used by both Republicans and Democrats to justify harsh immigration policies. From Biden's sweeping asylum processing restrictions intended to gain "control of our border," to Trump's near-total suspension of asylum processing predicated on a proclaimed "invasion" at the southern border, the playbook is nothing new. …
(2026-02-02). Harsh winter and frost once again help Russian troops against Ukraine. infobrics.org Medvedev praises Trump as a "peacemaker".
(2026-02-02). Trump's 'get-out-of-jail-free card' for polluters faces its latest test in court. grist.org 
Last spring, the EPA made a surprise announcement: President Trump would consider giving some polluters exemptions from a handful of Clean Air Act rules. To get the ball rolling, all it would take was an email from a company making its case. The EPA
(2026-02-02). N. 15: NJ ICE Terror Escalates, NJ Dems Fail to Protect, Community Response Our Only Protection. fightbackbetter.com 
NJ ICE terror is escalating across NJ as is the opposition and organizing of the community responders. Momentum and opposition…
(2026-02-02). Efforts to house all Australians make slow but steady progress. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-02). Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools. sanews.gov.za Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools | The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive. | The drive is aimed at vaccinating girls aged 9 years and older to protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life. | "South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related deaths annually, despite the availability of lifesaving vaccines at public health facilities and the private health sector. | "Over 5 700 cases of cervical cancer are reported each year in the country, while more than 3 000 women di…
(2026-02-02). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-02-02). Maharashtra Minister's Election Funding Threat Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com Nitesh Rane, a Maharashtra government minister, has ignited a political storm by announcing that he will block development funds if candidates from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) are elected in the forthcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.
(2026-02-02). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-02-02). A fourth nationwide "No Kings" rally is planned for March 28. wibailoutpeople.org A fourth nationwide "No Kings" rally is planned for March 28 |
(2026-02-02). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-02). Harari deconstructs the Israeli Narrative from within. juancole.com by ( Yet Yuval Noah Harari—neither a politician nor an agent of state power, but a globally respected social thinker—has done precisely that. He argues that the Israeli—Palestinian conflict is no longer a dispute over land, but over the moral certainties each side…
(2026-02-02). Tommy Robinson and the London News Website Linked to a Putin-Backed Propaganda Network. bylinetimes.com In February 2020, far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon ('Tommy Robinson') travelled to Moscow and St Petersburg, giving interviews to Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT and meeting figures linked to Russian nationalist movements. Since then, questions have long swirled about his Russian connections and the sources of his funding amid mounting legal debts. | Byline Times can now reveal that years before that trip to Russia, Robinson was hired as a "goodwill ambassador" for an unregistered charity fronting a secretive Russian propaganda network that worked directly for President Vladimir Putin's administration, a…
(2026-02-02). Inflamed Guts: How Everyday Plastic Exposure Worsens Chronic Inflammatory Bowl Disease (IBD). globalresearch.ca People with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis carry higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics, which intensify gut inflammation and make flares harder to control | An inflamed gut absorbs plastic particles more easily, allowing them to enter tissue, overstimulate immune cells, …
(2026-02-02). Police 'fabricating the law' over Tatchell 'intifada' arrest. thecanary.co 
Police have bailed 74 year-old human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell "under investigation" to attend Charing Cross police station at 1pm on 1 March. His bail condition bans him from attending any Palestine protest. He said: Met Police seem to be acting under pressure from a foreign regime, the Israeli government, and from Netanyahu supporters in […] | By
(2026-02-02). Welcome to the Jade Helm Presidency. theintercept.com 
A panic pervades the internet: terrified talk of troops in American cities, federal shock troops brutalizing citizens and neighbors, the targeting of gun owners, mass surveillance, the deployment of militarized artificial intelligence, and the suspension of the Constitution. The year is 2015, and the far right is incensed. | This was a period of intense American paranoia and anger, largely spurred by the right-wing meltdown over the consecutive victories of President Barack Obama. It was also a time of post-Snowden horror, as a nation realized it lived inside an unfathomably immense government surveillance dra…
(2026-02-02). Duluth, MN, Feb. 7, 2026: "Earth's Greatest Enemy" Film Screening. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, February 710: 00 a.m. — 1: 00 p.m.West Theater, 319 N. Central Ave, Duluth, MinnesotaSponsored by Northland Grandmothers for Peaceand Veterans for Peace, Chapter 80 Earth's Greatest Enemy, the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary.Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is the world's single …
(2026-02-02). Take Off from Greenland — Land on Mars. "Abolishing States, Establishing Private Cities" . globalresearch.ca The world is currently undergoing radical change. In Greenland, the wet dreams of the super-rich are set to become reality. We are talking about private cities and special economic zones. | * | At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President …
(2026-02-02). How Human Rights Watch Shattered Yugoslavia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg Substack On August 25th 2025, this journalist documented how the 1975 Helsinki Accords transformed "human rights" into a highly destructive weapon in the West's imperial arsenal. At the forefront of this shift were organisations such as Amnesty International, and Helsinki Watch — the forerunner of Human Rights Watch. Supposedly independent reports published by these …
(2026-02-02). Weaponizing America's Economy in Service of Israel. counterpunch.org 
Empires rarely fall on the battlefield; they implode under the weight of their own arrogance and corruption. The hubris radiating from the White House suggests that this old imperial truth is once again asserting itself.
(2026-02-02). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-02). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-02). President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Innovative Building Technologies Summit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver a keynote address at the Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) Summit, taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. | The two-day summit brings together government, the building and construction industry, academia, investors and civil society to advance innovative solutions for the delivery of sustainable human settlements. | Held under the theme: "Mainstreaming Innovative Building Technologies for Sustainable Human Settlements", the summit aims to accelerate the adoption of inno…
(2026-02-02). Mass Rally in SF to Shut Down ICE & Support General Strike Nationally. indybay.org Thousands of students, workers and community members rallied at Dolores Park in San Francisco to shutdown ICE and also many supported a national general strike.
(2026-02-02). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-02-02). Market Surge: Memory Chipmakers Lead Wall Street Rebound. devdiscourse.com Wall Street experienced a resurgence on Monday, led by a rally in memory chipmakers and other key stocks, helping markets recover from initial setbacks due to plummeting precious metal prices. The S&P 500 snapped a three-day losing streak, as gold and silver's extended selloffs prompted investors to recalibrate their portfolios.
(2026-02-02). The Iranian Protests Explained. counterpunch.org 
In this interview, international relations scholar Stephen Zunes and Middle East historian Lawrence Davidson help to unpack the Iranian protests and explain their relevance within the context of U.S. and Israeli national interests. Daniel Falcone: Jeffrey St. Clair of CounterPunch, recently cited filmmaker Jafar Panahi's insistence that change in Iran must come from the will of
(2026-02-02). The Worst Flood in British History — 1953. wattsupwiththat.com I don't think anybody alive today can have the slightest understanding of the fortitude and determination shown by people in those days, who lived through events like this flood, the winter of 1948 and the floods that followed. Not least because the country was still on its knees after the war.
(2026-02-02). China's Poverty Alleviation Versus Poverty in America, "The Land of the Free" globalresearch.ca Over the past month, Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and Bilibili have begun dismantling the myth of the "American dream," replacing glossy imagery with firsthand accounts showing that life in the so-called "land of the free" is far from …
(2026-02-02). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Students Join Nationwide Strike to Abolish ICE. indybay.org On the national day of the Free America Walkout strike, students from elementary to high school rallied and protested calling for ICE to leave communities across the country.
(2026-02-02). The Supreme Crime Committed By Criminal Government: Wars of Aggression. indybay.org The US Government is the greatest threat to world peace…
(2026-02-02). California 175 – Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. – 2026 Black History Month. indybay.org As we ramp up celebrations for the 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th Anniversary of Black History Month, Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. legacy provides an example of what is possible today.
(2026-02-02). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-02-02). The Future Looks Dim for Big Oil in the Motor Vehicle Industry. dissidentvoice.org 
Just as American consumers closed out the horse-and-buggy era at the start of the 1900s with the arrival of gas-run vehicles, carriage makers saw the handwriting on the wall and gradually moved capital, labor, and creative efforts elsewhere. Big Oil's executives today certainly recognize that the gas-run vehicle era is fast ending once EV prices …
(2026-02-02). Diary of Mechanical Benediction. counterpunch.org 
When I was a child, the world felt vast enough to resist you. Things didn't always work because you needed them to, and sometimes they refused. I caught the tail end of this with occasional cars needing coaxed back to life with a metal crank. I'd watch disgruntled men—middle-aged, I suppose, though at that time
(2026-02-02). Sunday Science: A Secret Panel To Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules. portside.org Sunday Science: A Secret Panel To Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules |
(2026-02-02). Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st Woman Dy CM. ummid.com Sunetra Pawar, the widow of Ajit Pawar, Saturday January 31, 2026 took oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: The Attack on Black Studies. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-02-02). Scapegoating Turns America's Streets Into a Shooting Range for ICE and Border Patrol. scheerpost.com By Frederic H. Decker for Common Dreams I don't remember ever hearing federal officials so quickly, in unison, blame the victim as after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 7 by an agent of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. And as quick after the killing of Alex Pretti two weeks later on …
(2026-02-02). Canada's Pivot Is a Warning to the United States and the Entire Alliance System. fpif.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Carney told the Davos audience that "the old order is not coming back" and that the rules-based international system was always "partially false." The strongest exempted thems…
(2026-02-02). Sabalenka retains top spot in WTA rankings. eng.belta.by The world's number one player retains 10,990 points in her tally, while the Australian Open champion, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, has risen two places to now occupy the third position.
(2026-02-02). Russia Has Sent the First Tranche for the Construction of a Cable Car Across the Amur River with China. infobrics.org The Russian Federation has provided the first funds in the amount of 211 million rubles for the construction of a cross-border cable car between Blagoveshchensk and Chinese Heihe…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 1/31: San Francisco Social Movement history: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 1/31: Making sense of territorial accession fixation: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Dissecting The Belief That The US Should Forcibly Remove Tyrannical Governments. thealtworld.com "Government X does bad things" and "therefore the US should forcibly overthrow Government X" are two completely different claims. Propagandists keep acting like they're the same claim and like the second claim naturally follows the first, and I'm seeing far too many people accepting this manipulation without question. | They are not the same claim. They're entirely unrelated. It should not be necessary to explain this to grown adults, but here we are. | Even if we accept as fact all the claims about how badly the US-targeted government is behaving, and even if we ignore the obvious fact that unilateral US regime…
(2026-02-02). The Hardest Part of Fighting Fascism Comes After the Fascists Have Fallen. scheerpost.com By Joel Westheimer for Truthout lived in Argentina in the mid-1980s, just after the fall of the brutal military dictatorship that ruled from 1976 to 1983. The country was taking its first, shaky steps back toward democracy. It was a time of great hope, but also of grave uncertainty — because while the generals were …
(2026-02-02). Unwanted marriage or quest for freedom. What led Euphrosyne of Polotsk to monastery? eng.belta.by Influencer, film scholar, artist, and blogger Kseniya Leshchinskaya noted that one cannot dismiss the factor of an unwanted marriage in Euphrosyne of Polotsk's decision to secretly enter a monastery against her parents' wishes.
(2026-02-02). AI: A New Arena for BRICS Power Projection. infobrics.org AI has become a new axis of global power, and BRICS is striving to break its monopoly; a path that inherently holds the potential for both cooperation and competition among its members…
(2026-02-02). India-U.S. Trade Deal: Tariffs Reduced, New Alliances Formed. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, India and the United States have forged a new trade deal to reduce import tariffs on Indian goods. In a statement from Washington, President Donald Trump confirmed the reduction from 25% to 18% following a discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(2026-02-02). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Selected Articles: Who Was Behind the Downing of Malaysian Airlines MH17? The Quest for Truth and Justice. Review of the Evidence. globalresearch.ca 
By In many regards, the Crocus City Hall Terrorist attack in Ukraine reveals the …
(2026-02-02). Tesla Profits Pummeled from Protests, DOGE and ICE. indybay.org In the wake of the intentional killings of activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the weekly Trump Regime Takedown protest in San Francisco has experienced a significant increase of people protesting for an end to ICE, the attack by Trump on our democracy and Elon Musk and DOGE for destroying the federal workforce.
(2026-02-02). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-02-02). Mexican president announces shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that humanitarian aid will be sent to Cuba this week, including food and other supplies, and reaffirmed that her nation is working through diplomatic channels to supply fuel to the island. | "We are exploring all diplomatic avenues to send fuel to the Cuban people, because this is not a matter for governments, but rather a matter of support to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. In the meantime, we will send food and other aid," the president stated. | From Guaymas, in the northern state of Sonora, the head of the Executive Branch explained that the shipment wi…
(2026-02-02). Residential care charity trustee paid his own company £1m from charity funds. thecanary.co 
The families of residents at William Blake House in Northamptonshire have called for an urgent inquiry into the residential care charity. They've made accusations of mismanagement after it came to light that one of the trustees paid its own company £1m from the charity's funds. The care facility houses 22 residents with learning disabilities and […] | By
(2026-02-02). 'One match is all it takes.' Expert warns of instant chaos from Baltics to Central Asia. eng.belta.by All it would take along the arc from the Baltic states to Central Asia is to light a match, just give the signal, and chaos could erupt in an instant, Russian political scientist and Orientalist Karine Gevorgyan said in the latest episode of the V Teme (On Point) project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-02). Liberal Democracy at the End of its Rope: The Participatory Democracy Alternative. dissidentvoice.org 
You've always looked for leaders, strong men with no faults. There aren't any. There are only men like yourselves. Speaking of leaders, they change, they desert, die. There are no leaders but yourselves. A united people is the only lasting strength. — Emiliano Zapata, 1952, to his followers In Yankeedom, the terms "liberal", "democracy" and …
(2026-02-02). 'A hero': Nurses, federal workers honor Alex Pretti. therealnews.com 
"I'm a 32-year-old ICU nurse… in many ways, I could be Alex Pretti. What Alex did is a call to all of us to help people in our community, to organize and make sure that we stop fascism from spreading all across the United States right now." | "I'm a 32-year-old ICU nurse… in many ways, I could be Alex Pretti. What Alex did is a call to all of us to help people in our community, to organize and make sure that we stop fascism from spreading all across the United States right now." ICE,Minneapolis,Podcast,video,Alex Pretti
(2026-02-02). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-02-02). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-02). SA at 'no immediate risk' of Nepah virus – Health Department. sanews.gov.za SA at 'no immediate risk' of Nepah virus – Health Department | South Africa is currently under "no immediate risk" of the Nipah Virus (NiV) outbreak reported in India. | This is according to the Department of Health (DoH) which assured in a statement that there is "no need for the public to panic." ⚪ Two cases of the potentially fatal virus were reported by Indian authorities in January 2026. ⚪ "The department is working closely with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases [NICD] which is closely monitoring the situation as the outbreak evolves and will keep the public informed of any new developments.
(2026-02-02). Communities important to wetland conservation. sanews.gov.za Communities important to wetland conservation | Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve ⚪ one of South Africa's internationally recognised RAMSAR sites. | The commemoration is taking place under the global theme: "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage", placing the spotlight on the vital role that indigenous knowledge, local communities and cultural heritage play in protecting wetlands for future generations. | A key high…
(2026-02-02). BRICS+ Series: Kazakhstan's Driverless Transport Vision. infobrics.org At first glance, autonomous freight transport might seem like a niche technological advance. However, it intersects with several pivotal shifts reshaping Eurasia and beyond…
(2026-02-02). Brain Mapping the Psychosis of Israeli and US Governments. globalresearch.ca When logic and rational thought no longer prevail, the means of containment is to anticipate the criminal mind.
(2026-02-02). Legal Clash: Visa Policy Pause Sparks Federal Lawsuit. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal development, civil rights organizations have launched a lawsuit against the State Department over its recent decision to pause the processing of immigrant visas for citizens from 75 countries. Filed in a Manhattan federal court, the lawsuit seeks an injunction to halt this policy, which was implemented on January 21.
(2026-02-02). Father of Hassan Nasrallah, Abdul Karim Nasrallah, dies. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Abdul Karim Nasrallah, father of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, passed away, local media reported on Monday.Lebanese media outlets said that Abdul Karim Nasrallah, the father of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who died in an Israeli strike on Lebanon on Sept. 27, 2024, died.Abdul Karim Nasrallah is a Lebanese figure from the south, born in Bazouriyeh near Tyre. He grew up in humble circumstances, working in the fruit and vegetable trade.
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(2026-02-02). Friday 2/6: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2002-02-26). Slump in commodities rattles global markets. tribune.com.pk 
Commodities markets slumped on Monday, led by deep losses in gold, silver, oil and industrial metals as the choice of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair set off a wave of selling in risk assets that sent precious metals tumbling for a second session. | Gold slid 9 per cent to its lowest in more than two weeks, while silver fell more than 13 per cent after both metals hit records last week. | Oil dropped nearly 5.5 per cent, easing from multi-month highs, and London Metal Exchange copper fell almost 5 per cent. | "The decision by markets to sell precious metals alongside US equities suggests investors view Warsh…
(2026-02-02). Trump plans to shut down Kennedy Centre for 2 years for renovations. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said ‚on Sunday he planned to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July. | The national arts and entertainment centre in Washington has been marked by turmoil in recent months following Trump's appointment of himself as chairman, his push to change the organisation's focus, plans for reconstruction, ‚Å and the board's addition of his name to the institution.
(2026-02-02). Australia's whistleblower laws protect the state, not the truth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-02). Correctional Services festive operations crackdown yields results. sanews.gov.za Correctional Services festive operations crackdown yields results | Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officials conducted 5 592 search operations at correctional centres nationwide during the festive season— yielding the seizure of some 8 063 cellphones and R102 726.07 in cash. | This according to DCS National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, who briefed the media on the outcomes of the department's Operation Vala festive season security operations. | Other confiscations include: | 3 144 sharpened objects. | 46kg of loose dagga. | Significant quantities of Mandrax tablets. | Small quantities of fo…
(2026-02-02). Over 700 suspects arrested in N Cape. sanews.gov.za Over 700 suspects arrested in N Cape | Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 722 suspects in the past week through Operation Shanela 2, in conjunction with Safer Festive Season operations. | The weekly operation, led by senior managers in the province at district and station level, included vehicle check points (VCPs), roadblocks, stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, tracing of wanted suspects and compliance inspections at formal and informal businesses. | Back to school campaigns continued across the province, where South African Police Service (SAPS) personnel, accompanied by members of the Communit…
(2026-02-02). Korean travel boom in China, PLA tightens fuel rules: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival | 2. China's PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes | 3. Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong's seat belt U-turn, experts say | 4. China's new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/14: Trump Regime Takedown special one-year anniversary! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Trump in Davos: Inflammatory rhetoric, strategic policy signals. strategic-culture.su By Ralph SCHOELLHAMMER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | When President Donald Trump took the stage at the World Economic Forum in…
(2026-02-02). HerStory: Feminism is the Route to Peace. scheerpost.com By H. Patricia Hynes for Informed Comment Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and impassioned advocate for nature, founded in her later years an institute through which she launched Roots and Shoots. Young people in more than 60 countries were taught about preserving nature and how to work for environmental good in their communities. Because of …
(2026-02-02). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-02). SF Students Cut Classes for Massive Anti-ICE Action as Part of National Protest. indybay.org Tens of thousands rally at Dolores Park then March to Civic Center…
(2026-02-02). The Geopolitics of Digital Regionalism in the Global South. globalresearch.ca Starlink was on the news back in 2022 for its role in Ukraine, where a
(2026-02-02). Racine Resists Feb. 2, 2026: ICE Out! Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
The first Monday Corner Protest will take place on Monday, Feb. 2, Hwy's 20 and 31, 3: 00-4: 00. With what we have witnessed in Minneapolis it could just be a matter of time before we see the same incursion by ICE and other federal agencies into our community. Everyone should consider what their feelings are about …
(2026-02-02). Friday 2/13: Day: A Show and Craft Market. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-02). Greens become bookies' fave in Manchester after Workers Party pulls out. thecanary.co 
The Workers Party of Britain have dramatically pulled out of the Gorton and Denton by-election. In a post on social media, they announced: This decision is taken in the best interests of the working-class. Labour and Reform must lose. And, this looks like fantastic news for the Greens: The Greens have now gone odds on […] | By
(2026-02-02). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: "No Appetite for Apartheid!" wibailoutpeople.org 
No Appetite for ApartheidEntertainment & dinnerSaturday, February 76: 30 p.m. — 7: 30 p.m.James Reeb Unitarian UC, 2146 E. Johnson St, MadisonWith Madison area DSA. The goal of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign is to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. "Shop ethically" …
(2026-02-02). Tamil Nadu TN TET 2025 Result Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has declared online the results of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 on its official website.
(2026-02-02). Lukashenko calls for stronger Belarus-Brazil relations. eng.belta.by Belarus and Brazil must intensify their relations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Brazil's Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Klingl.
(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/19: SJSU: EO 9066 Incarcerations of Japanese Ancestry Americans WWII – Dialog Workshops. indybay.org Diaz Compean Student Union Theater | San José State University – center of campus | One Washington Square, San Jose | FREE and open to the community…
(2026-02-02). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Pope Leo makes even more of a mess of Trump strangling Cuba. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump's regime has been tightening the US stranglehold on Cuba. And Pope Leo XIV's take on the events has attracted criticism. Because it shows the kind of establishment propaganda the world is up against. On X, the first US pope of the Catholic church lamented: an increase in tensions between Cuba and the United […] | By
(2026-02-02). Protests, and anger against Trump and the Devil's activities in the White House. indybay.org Fighting back against evil is a righteous endeavor…
(2026-02-02). Fatal Secrets: The Railway Track Murder Unveiled. devdiscourse.com A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Faridabad as a woman and her lover were arrested for the alleged murder of her husband, Suman, an auto rickshaw driver from Jharkhand. His body was discovered on a railway track in the Mewala Maharajpur area on December 1, 2025, initially thought to be a train accident.
(2026-02-02). 'Snow Moon' lights up the sky over Belarus. eng.belta.by On the night of 2 February 2026, there was a beautiful astronomical phenomenon in the sky over Belarus – the February full moon, which is also called the Snow Moon.
(2026-02-02). ICE in Minnesota — Days 57-62: Masses Protest ICE While Violence Continues and Feds Indict Journalists. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-02). Why Trump's Denunciations of the Iranian Killings Ring Fatally Hollow. scheerpost.com Intro by Tom Engelhardt for Tom Dispatch At almost 82, I still walk six miles a day without fail. And sometimes now, when I'm walking in my city, New York, I imagine ICE agents arriving here in the hundreds or even thousands as they have in other cities across this country to cause distinctly Trumpian chaos. …
(2026-02-02). KEAM 2026 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the last date of application for the KEAM 2026 (Engineering and Pharmacy) to be held from April 17 to 23, 2026.
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Sunny Saturday SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). EDB predicts continued wage growth in Belarus for 2026. eng.belta.by In Belarus, real wages increased by 6.1% in December 2025, maintaining the pace from November.
(2026-02-02). How a Reactionary Peruvian Movement Went Multinational. portside.org How a Reactionary Peruvian Movement Went Multinational |
(2026-02-02). NYS: Why Are Authoritarian Entities Needed to Create Charter Schools if They Are So Popular? dissidentvoice.org 
The charter school industry has been operating in overdrive for several decades, trying desperately to convince everyone that charter schools are amazing, unassailable, and always in high demand. But if charter schools are marvelous and popular why have charter school promoters spent years using top-down heavy-handed entities comprised of unelected pro-privatization individuals to impose charter …
(2026-02-02). Acts of Revisionism: Hitler, Stalin and Trump. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarian leaders typically attempt a radical reshaping of civic life. Every area of life—from culture and the arts to education and science—becomes subordinated to the preferences of the leader. Hitler was unusually successful, reordering every aspect of German society and gradually winning the acceptance of the German people. Stalin created an atmosphere of terror and fear, and more were killed in his purges in Russia than were killed at the hands of the Gestapo and Nazis in Germany. Trump's villainy and retributions are designed to intimidate political opponents, particularly liberals and progr…
(2026-02-02). Coward Farage sent lapdog Zia Yusuf to debate Polanski for him. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Zack Polanski has been trying to get Nigel Farage to debate him for weeks. Now, Farage has responded by… …quietly sending his lapdog to do it for him: üö® BREAKING NEWS üö® Gorton & Denton is a two-horse race between Reform UK and the Green Party. Zia Yusuf is challenging Zack Polanski […] | By
(2026-02-02). Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land. capitalbnews.org 
Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery believed they had moved to greener pastures after being displaced by a hurricane. They moved to Yoder, Colorado, an unincorporated town where they could nurture their animals and grow food on their 1,000-acre ranch. What the married couple say they've encountered, however, nearly cost them their lives. They faced being …
(2026-02-02). The FBI's Seizure of 2020 Ballots in Georgia Is a Signal of What's To Come. portside.org The FBI's Seizure of 2020 Ballots in Georgia Is a Signal of What's To Come |
(2026-02-02). mRNA Bioweapon Bills Mount, Arsenic Found in 60% of Candy, Cancer-Fighting Plants Resurface, and Birth Control Shots Linked to Brain Tumors. globalresearch.ca I joined Pentagon Press Corps correspondent Heather Mullins on LindellTV to cover some of the most urgent health developments in the country.
(2026-02-02). America's toxic future looks like East Palestine, OH, today. therealnews.com 
It's been three years since a Norfolk Southern "bomb train" carrying toxic chemicals derailed in the small town of East Palestine, OH, on the night of Feb. 3, 2023. Three days later, Norfolk Southern pressured local authorities to make the disastrous and completely unnecessary decision to empty five giant carloads of vinyl chloride into a ditch and set the contents on fire. The "controlled burn" of vinyl chloride released a massive black chemical plume into the air and exposed residents in East Palestine and the surrounding areas to deadly toxins in one of the worst industrial disasters in US history. Three ye…
(2026-02-02). Cuadrando la Caja: Guerra económica contra Cuba en tiempos de brutal imperialismo. cubadebate.cu Hoy vamos a continuar conversando sobre la guerra económica contra Cuba. øLa guerra económica contra nuestro país, con esa arma estrella que es el bloqueo en el centro, es la causa fundamental de nuestro deterioro económico o es una causa relativa menor? Sobre este y otros temas se dialogó en el programa Cuadrando la Caja.
(2026-02-02). Cuba condena el terrorismo y reafirma su cooperación en materia de seguridad y lucha contra el lavado de dinero. cubadebate.cu Cuba condena de manera inequívoca el terrorismo en todas sus formas y manifestaciones, al tiempo que reafirma su compromiso de cooperar con los Estados Unidos y otras naciones para fortalecer la seguridad regional e internacional.
(2026-02-02). Cuadrando la Caja: Guerra económica contra Cuba en tiempos de brutal imperialismo. cubadebate.cu Hoy vamos a continuar conversando sobre la guerra económica contra Cuba. øLa guerra económica contra nuestro país, con esa arma estrella que es el bloqueo en el centro, es la causa fundamental de nuestro deterioro económico o es una causa relativa menor? Sobre este y otros temas se dialogó en el programa Cuadrando la Caja.
(2026-02-02). Béisbol cubano: Matanzas golpea primero en semifinales. cubadebate.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas derrotó este domingo 4-1 a Industriales de La Habana y golpeó primero en el duelo semifinal del campeonato cubano de béisbol, pactado al mejor de siete desafíos. Los discípulos de Armando Ferrer mantuvieron firme el propósito de alcanzar su segunda corona con el nombre de Matanzas en el pecho.
(2026-02-02). La Groenlandia, il Trattato e le mid-term americane: come gli anti-trumpiani europei cercano di superare Trump. strategic-culture.su Se i leader europei contrari a Trump hanno pensato di poterlo superare in astuzia con una mossa del genere, è evidente che non hanno ancora compreso appieno il gioco che sta mettendo in atto la Casa Bianca. | Segue nostro Groenlandia e sicurezza regionale | La recente evoluzione della posizione statunitense sulla Groenlandia ha riportato al centro del dibattito internazionale il tema della sicurezza artica e, più in generale, la tenuta d…
(2026-02-02). Declara Claudia Sheinbaum que esta semana se enviará ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, dijo que se está buscando ´por las vías diplomáticas ª continuar con el envío de petróleo a Cuba, en tanto, adelantó que esta semana se enviará un cargamento de ayuda humanitaria a la mayor de las Antillas. Las declaraciones de la mandataria mexicana tuvieron lugar durante la inauguración del Museo Subacuático y la Presentación del Proyecto de Expansión del Puerto de Guaymas.Esta semana estamos planeando una ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. Es una ayuda que va a hacer la Secretaría Marina de Alimentación y otros productos en lo que resolvemos de manera diplomática t…
(2026-02-02). Bad Bunny y Billie Eilish entre las celebridades que se pronunciaron contra ICE en los Grammys. cubadebate.cu "Antes de darle gracias a Dios, voy a decir 'fuera ICE'", dijo Bad Bunny después de subir al escenario a aceptar su Grammy al mejor álbum de música urbana. "No somos salvajes. No somos animales. No somos extraterrestres. Somos humanos y somos estadounidenses", continuó. Los Premios Grammy en Los àÅngeles resultaron ser un foco político candente.
(2026-02-02). A Unià£o Europeia nà£o é a Europa. strategic-culture.su Diogo PACHECO DE AMORIM | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A 'Europa' das senhoras von der Leyen, Metsola e Kaja Kallas, matriz…
(2026-02-02). Cuba: øUna amenaza a la seguridad nacional de EE.UU? cubadebate.cu Cuando EE.UU habla de "Seguridad Nacional", en realidad se refiere a la "Seguridad Imperial" de la clase dominante de ese país, el propósito es la hegemonía, no la protección de los "intereses nacionales". La "amenaza" de Cuba es su independencia, su soberanía, su ejemplo, el símbolo. Lo demás es pura construcción, razón propagandística para justificar la hostilidad y fabricar un enemigo inexistente.
(2026-02-02). An open letter to Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. gilbertdoctorow.com Mr. Prime Minister, I heartily recommend to my Community of subscribers your recent podcast on "The Future of Europe," which you delivered in excellent English, making your thoughts accessible to a wide audience. Your remarks, your answers to a number of pointed questions from the moderator on intra-Belgian, intra-European and international issues were characterized by …
(2026-02-02). Leyanis Pérez obtuvo marca líder del año en el triple salto de Val de Reuil, en Francia. cubadebate.cu Marca líder del año para la triplista Leyanis Pérez en el mitin bajo techo de Val de Reuil, en Francia, y las actuaciones de los saltadores de altura Luis Enrique Zayas y Dacsy Brisón en la Batalla de los Sexos en Moscú marcaron el panorama de los cubanos hoy en la llamada gira invernal del atletismo. Leyanis se posicionó en lo más alto del ranking de la temporada.
(2026-02-02). A Unià£o Europeia nà£o é a Europa. strategic-culture.su Diogo PACHECO DE AMORIM | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A 'Europa' das senhoras von der Leyen, Metsola e Kaja Kallas, matriz…
(2026-02-02). Claudia Sheinbaum anuncia envío de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, anunció hoy el envío esta semana de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba en alimentos y otros productos y reafirmó que su nación trabaja por vías diplomáticas para suministrar combustible a la isla.
(2026-02-02). Leyanis Pérez obtuvo marca líder del año en el triple salto de Val de Reuil, en Francia. cubadebate.cu Marca líder del año para la triplista Leyanis Pérez en el mitin bajo techo de Val de Reuil, en Francia, y las actuaciones de los saltadores de altura Luis Enrique Zayas y Dacsy Brisón en la Batalla de los Sexos en Moscú marcaron el panorama de los cubanos hoy en la llamada gira invernal del atletismo. Leyanis se posicionó en lo más alto del ranking de la temporada.
(2026-02-02). LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah. aljazeera.com Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
(2026-02-02). UK's ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say. aljazeera.com Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to governing party.
(2026-02-02). Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks. aljazeera.com Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
(2026-02-02). Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers. aljazeera.com US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
(2026-02-02). Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica's presidential election. aljazeera.com Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.
(2026-02-02). Knicks beat Lakers; spoil LeBron James's 32nd game at Madison Square Garden. aljazeera.com NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
(2026-02-02). NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor A New Zealand aid project in Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns, and appears unlikely to be completed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) confirmed work on the Enga Electrification Project in PNG's Highlands region had "stopped due to ongoing violence around…
(2026-02-02). Epstein scandal widens as new name emerges. ecns.cn A close adviser of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned after his name appeared in the latest released correspondence from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-02). Taiwan compatriots savor new year atmosphere in Henan. ecns.cn Taiwan compatriots make intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in Xunxian County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 1, 2026.
(2026-02-02). Taklimakan Desert blanketed in snow. ecns.cn Snowfall hits the edge of Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Jan. 29, 2026, with vast stretches of sand covered in glistening white snow.
(2026-02-02). CPC leadership holds meeting to review report on work of state institutions, secretariat of Party Central Committee. ecns.cn The meeting spoke highly of the work of the leading Party members groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court, and supreme procuratorate, as well as the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in 2025, and approved their work arrangements for 2026.
(2026-02-02). Trump says Iran negotiating with U.S. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is negotiating with the United States.
(2026-02-02). China-Europe ties gain new momentum amid global turbulence. ecns.cn In a world rattled by geopolitical tensions, Europe is once again searching for steadier ground, and China is increasingly re-emerging as a crucial partner in the eyes of many European officials and businesses.
(2026-02-02). Arriving athletes bring 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Village to life. ecns.cn The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Village started coming alive on Sunday, as athletes laden with gear rolled into a brand-new complex where they will sleep, eat meals, work out and mix with other competitors over the next three weeks.
(2026-02-02). Supply chain aims for global expansion. ecns.cn China's automotive supply chain is accelerating its shift toward a more internationalized model, supported by the country's lead in intelligent electric vehicle technology and Chinese brands' growing market share abroad, while rising overseas demand and policy shifts in key markets accelerate localization and overseas investment.
(2026-02-02). PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Island and its surrounding areas on Saturday, the theater command said in a statement.
(2026-02-02). China, Algeria expand space cooperation with new satellite launch. ecns.cn Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, the satellite will work with its predecessor, AlSat-3A, which was also built by the academy and launched by a Long March 2C rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport on Jan 15.
(2026-02-02). A decade on ice: Panjin hosts 2026 Northernmost Coastline Icewalk and Trail Challenge>. ecns.cn Set against the ice-fringed tidal flats of the Panjin Red Beach National Scenic Corridor, the 2026 Liaoning ∑Panjin China's Northernmost Coastline Icewalk and Trail Challenge kicked off on Monday.
(2026-02-02). Chinese residents made 6.52 billion domestic trips in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese residents took 6.52 billion domestic trips in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.2 percent.
(2026-02-01). AI push moves innovation into everyday life. ecns.cn For Huang Xiaozhen, the future of artificial intelligence isn't about computing power or algorithmic scale, but about something far more ordinary: the quiet click of a light switch.
(2026-02-02). President of Uruguay begins visit to China. ecns.cn Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, becoming the first foreign leader from a Latin American and Caribbean country to visit China in the new year.
(2026-02-01). CIIE Stories | Michelin's innovation journey. ecns.cn In 2020, Michelin made its debut at the CIIE, showcasing a Formula E race car equipped with advanced electric tire technology that caught the eye of many. At that time, no one could have predicted that Michelin's innovative journey at the CIIE would kick off from there.
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | Unexpected encounters at CIIE. ecns.cn As a regular participant of the CIIE, Fonterra, the New Zealand dairy giant, has never missed an edition. The ever-expanding booth size, increasing number of contracts, and the continuous introduction of new products all speak to the value CIIE holds for Fonterra. Through this global stage, Fonterra shares opportunities with the Chinese market and grows alongside the expo.
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | From masture clover to CIIE 'four-leaf clover'. ecns.cn Roy Van Den Hurk, CEO of Milk New Zealand Dairy Limited, could be considered a"die-hard fan" of the China International Import Expo(CIIE). Except for a brief absence from one edition due to uncontrollable factors, he travels all the way from New Zealand to China every year specifically to attend this annual event.
(2026-02-02). Foodie buddy, let's go! Hop on the bus and taste the world. ecns.cn Want to taste the world's delicacies in Yiwu? Just take Route 21, the "Food Bus." It runs through top foodie spots, like Santing Road Night Market, Binwang Commercial District, and Korean Food Street, so you'll find every kind of international cuisine you're craving.
(2026-02-02). Foreign diplomats hail Yunnan's opening-up efforts. ecns.cn Beyond fostering economic and trade cooperation, Yunnan is also dedicated to enhancing its international cooperation in the healthcare sector, contributing to the well-being of people in neighboring countries.
(2026-02-02). How China built a giant modern canal in just four years. ecns.cn In just four years, China has carved open a new artery from inland to ocean — the Pinglu Canal — a historic mega-infrastructure project that is reshaping the nation's transport landscape. The construction began in August, 2022, and the canal is now in its final stage, ready to open for navigation by the end of 2026 — an extraordinary pace for such a massive feat.
(2026-02-02). 5 Myanmar gang members sentenced. ecns.cn Five members of a notorious Myanmar-based criminal group were sentenced for six criminal charges, including fraud and intentional injury, by a court in Chongqing on Friday.
(2026-02-01). CIIE Stories | Nigeria's 'golden key'. ecns.cn In the golden heartland of West Africa, Nigeria lies like an emerald set along the Gulf of Guinea.
(2026-02-02). Cinema fuels China's consumption boom. ecns.cn Earlier this year, Xin Minghua, a devoted fan of the Ne Zhaanimated films, journeyed all the way from East China's Shanghai to the country's southwestern Sichuan province, just to visit Nezha Palace, a site dedicated to the legendary mythological figure.
(2026-02-02). China's highest-altitude wind turbines in Xinjiang connected to grid. ecns.cn The first-phase wind turbines of the 300-megawatt wind power project in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been connected to the grid, China Huaneng Group said on Monday.
(2026-02-02). Report reveals U.S. blunders in Afghanistan. ecns.cn An American flag flies outside of the US Capitol dome in Washington, US, Jan 15, 2020.The US should respect the Afghan people's right to independently determine their future and stop exploiting Afghanistan as a pawn to contain other regional countries.
(2026-02-02). Minnesota bid to thwart ICE crackdown blocked. ecns.cn A U.S. judge delivered a blow Saturday to Minnesota's bid to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to suspend its sweeping detention and deportation operation in the state that has left two US citizens dead and fueled massive protests across the country.
(2026-02-02). Tencent unveils AI-powered social feature amid intense competition. ecns.cn Tencent Holdings Ltd's chairman Pony Ma said on Monday that the company has launched a new artificial intelligence-driven social feature called "Yuanbao Pai" on its Yuanbao app, as China's tech giants step up competition in generative AI.
(2026-02-02). Smart living moving into mainstream use. ecns.cn In the morning, the microwave oven recognizes what's inside, recommends a recipe and fine-tunes the cooking time automatically. Step outside, directions are no longer confined to a phone screen — they appear seamlessly in your field of view through AI glasses.
(2026-02-02). Robotic sector shifts from prototypes to production. ecns.cn A newly established pilot manufacturing and validation platform for humanoid robots in Beijing marks a significant transition aimed at shifting the industry from small-batch prototyping to large-scale production.
(2026-02-02). AI innovations to bolster Xizang's digital economy. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region is poised to accelerate its digital transformation and promote high-tech industries under its ambitious plans for 2026.
(2026-02-02). China to step up crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling-related cross-border crimes. ecns.cn China will further intensify efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling and other related cross-border criminal activities, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-02-02). China executes four from Bai family criminal syndicate. ecns.cn China has executed four members of the Bai family criminal syndicate for their involvement in telecom fraud, drug trafficking and other serious crimes in Myanmar's Kokang region, a court in south China's Guangdong Province announced.
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | Switching perspectives at CIIE: From B2C TO B2B. ecns.cn Founded in1939, SYR is a high-end German water treatment brand that has participated in all eight CIIEs. At the China headquarters of the SYR, located within its park, a stream of "living water" from the China International Import Expo(CIIE) is continuously fueling the company's development.
(2026-02-02). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Thursday.
(2026-02-02). Mediation to end disputes advocated. ecns.cn China's top court has launched a major initiative to prioritize collaborative mediation over litigation to resolve social and commercial disputes.
(2026-02-02). Netanyahu Government Ban on Haaretz Is Unlawful, Attorney General Tells Israel's Top Court. portside.org Netanyahu Government Ban on Haaretz Is Unlawful, Attorney General Tells Israel's Top Court |
(2026-02-02). IDF blocks Palestinian Bedouins from rebuilding their West Bank homes burned by Israeli settlers. haaretz.com Bedouin residents of Mukhmas arrived Sunday to rebuild homes torched by settlers but were stopped by Israeli soldiers, who said the area was a closed military zone. When asked about an Israeli man who photographed the houses, a soldier responded, 'He can do whatever he wants'…
(2026-02-02). Police question far-right agitator for blocking former Supreme Court car. haaretz.com Mordechai David claimed 'left-wing leaders' had pressured the police commissioner to have David arrested, saying that the questioning was 'selective enforcement.' Last week, David blocked former court chief Aharon Barak's car, filming himself calling Barack 'Israel's Khameini'…
(2026-02-02). Netanyahu pushes appointment of criminal suspect to head PM office. haaretz.com Netanyahu's request to formalize Drorit Steinmetz as director general of the Prime Minister's Office, even though she is a suspect in an active criminal investigation, adds to a growing list of investigations involving close associates of the prime minister…
(2026-02-02). 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…
(2026-02-02). Trump pushes Iran to reach nuclear deal amid U.S. military buildup nearby. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that if Iran does not reach a deal over its nuclear program, "we'll find out" whether Iran's supreme leader was correct in predicting that a U.S. attack on the country would spark a regional war. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier …
(2026-02-02). Nameere wins Masaka City Woman MP seat after vote recount ‚Äé. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has been declared the elected Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament following a vote recount exercise. The three-day vote recount exercise, presided over by Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe and concluded on Sunday night, overturned the earlier results by the Electoral Commission, …
(2026-02-02). Mandelson Quits Labour After Fresh Epstein Links Surface. moderndiplomacy.eu Former UK minister Peter Mandelson has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party following new media reports revisiting his past connections to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson said he was stepping aside to avoid causing further embarrassment to the party, even as he denied allegations that Epstein made financial payments to him. Those …
(2026-02-02). Venezuela Frees More Than 30 Political Prisoners Amid Slow Amnesty Roll-out. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuelan authorities released more than 30 people considered "political prisoners" on Sunday, as part of a broader prisoner release process that rights groups say has moved too slowly. Legal rights organisation Foro Penal reported the latest round of releases, bringing to around 344 the number of verified "political prisoners" freed since early January after the …
(2026-02-02). Poll Signals Landslide Win for Japan's Ruling Party Under Takaichi. moderndiplomacy.eu Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is on course for a decisive victory in next week's lower house election, according to a new poll by the Asahi newspaper. The survey suggests the LDP could win well above the 233 seats needed for a majority in the 465-seat chamber, rising from its current 198 …
(2026-02-02). EU $955 Billion Recovery Fund Struggles to Transform Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu Across Europe, projects funded by the European Union's landmark post-pandemic recovery programme are visible on the ground, from AI-enabled agriculture in Spain to infrastructure upgrades and digital initiatives across the bloc. The $955-billion "Next Generation EU" fund, the largest stimulus since the Marshall Plan, was launched in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 economic …
(2026-02-02). Laura Fernandez Set to Lead Costa Rica With Populist, Hard-Line Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Laura Fernandez will become Costa Rica's next president, inheriting and extending the populist political project launched by outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. A former political adviser and civil servant, Fernandez built her career within the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy, where Chaves appointed her minister in 2022. She later became his chief of staff …
(2026-02-02). EU Industry Chief Urges 'Made in Europe' Push to Protect Bloc's Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Union must adopt a stronger "Made in Europe" strategy to shield its industries from global competition, EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné said in an opinion piece published across European newspapers on Sunday evening. The article, co-signed by more than 1,100 CEOs and business leaders, argues that without a robust and pragmatic industrial policy, …
(2026-02-02). Thailand's Main Election Parties and What They Promise. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand will hold a general election on February 8 to decide who will form the country's next government, with three parties expected to dominate the race: Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai and the People's Party. The vote comes after a turbulent period marked by court interventions, coalition reshuffles and lingering tensions between reformist forces and the conservative …
(2026-02-02). Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Fresh Impeachment Complaints. moderndiplomacy.eu Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was hit with a new round of impeachment complaints on Monday, reviving efforts to remove her from office after a similar attempt last year failed. The earlier complaints were struck down by the Supreme Court for violating constitutional safeguards. Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, remains one of …
(2026-02-02). Israel 'bombs school', kills child in latest Gaza truce breach. newarab.com 
An Israeli forces also opened fire in the eastern parts of Juhr ad-Dik at dawn on Monday, as some injured Palestinians prepared to leave the enclave via the recently reopened Rafah cros…
(2026-02-02). Gaza's Rafah crossing makes limited reopening after two-year war. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened to Palestinians, an Israeli security official said, with 150 people due to leave the territory on Monday and 50 Khaled Mogawer, governor of North Sinai – which includes the Egy…
(2026-02-02). Epstein Files: Tip of the Trumberg. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-02-02). 'Insulted' Benzema seeks to switch Saudi teams: source. newarab.com 
Striker "Negotiations are underway between the parties: Al-Hilal would like to sign Benzema for the remaining six months of his contract with Al-Ittihad, but the player's agent is demanding a one-and-a-half-year contract," the source to…
(2026-02-02). Israel strikes south Lebanon villages, claims it hit Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Israel's military struck several locations in south Lebanon on Monday, including in two villages where it issued evacuation warnings, claiming it was hitting Hezbollah targets. | Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war between Israel and the Iran-backed group, Israel has kept up regular strikes on parts of Lebanon and has maintained troops in five border areas it deems strategic. | The Israeli military said it struck "several Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon, in order to prevent re-establishment attempts". | It ad…
(2026-02-02). Israel's opposition leader wants Qatar to be named 'enemy state'. newarab.com 
Israel's opposition leader Lapid, who is the biggest challenger to
(2026-02-02). The Israel-Greece-Cyprus axis: A new anti-Turkey alliance. newarab.com 
In late December, The agreement marked the latest step in a rapidly expanding trilateral partnership combining Marketed by the three governments as contributing to regional "stability and security", the agreement comes ami…
(2026-02-02). Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, highest toll in decades. newarab.com 
Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the past 48 hours, officials said Monday. | The raids followed a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks that killed at least 33 people, mostly civilian. | Police, backed by the military, have been conducting these raids in several areas against members of the
(2026-02-02). How a Sudanese woman built a menstrual health factory in exile. newarab.com 
The roar of warplanes and the incessant rattle of gunfire inundated the tranquillity of Safiya Elfadni's home after 15 April 2023. Living just a few kilometres from one of Khartoum's largest military bases — at that time besieged by the Rapid Support Forces — her world shifted overnight. | In her mind, a chaotic list of priorities began to collide: the wedding she was set to celebrate in just 12 days, the safety of family members scattered across a fracturing city, and perhaps most pressingly, her factory. | Since 2018, she had built this dream from the ground up, finally reaching full-scale productio…
(2026-02-02). How US-Iran tensions could impact Gulf economies. newarab.com 
The increasing potential US military strike on
(2026-02-02). Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city. newarab.com 
Morocco has evacuated more than 50,000 people, nearly half the population of the northwestern city of Ksar el-Kebir, as "The city has become a ghost town," local resident Hicham Ajttou told Reuters by phone. "All markets and shops are closed and most residents have either left voluntarily or been evacuated." | Authorities set up shelters and temporary camps and barred entry into Ksar el-Kebir as rising water levels in the L…
(2026-02-02). UK sanctions Iran interior minister over protester crackdown. newarab.com 
(2026-02-02). Iran regime: A Plato's Republic thought experiment gone too far. newarab.com 
Dystopian images emerged from Iran in mid-January: families "It's time to look for new leadership…
(2026-02-02). Balancing act: How Pakistan is navigating the Saudi-UAE rift. newarab.com 
(2026-02-02). Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president. newarab.com 
Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade. | Fernandez's nearest rival, centre-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off. | With 94 percent of polling stations counted, the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves had captured 48.3 percent of the vote compared to Ramos's 33.4 percent, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). | As soon as the f…
(2026-02-02). Qatar wealth fund plans to invest in new venture capital funds. newarab.com 
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to invest in five new venture capital funds as part of an expanded $3 billion venture capital programme, The new funds, called Greycroft, Ion Pacific, Liberty City Ventures, Shorooq and Speedinvest, are set to open offices in Doha in an effort to develop Qatar as a venture capital hub, it said in a statement. | The "Fund of Funds" initiative was unveiled in 2024 to attract venture capital firms to Qatar, build a robust e…
(2026-02-02). The long fight to bring Egypt's stolen antiquities back home. newarab.com 
Dozens of Egyptian artefacts long held abroad have The new year brought home seven
(2026-02-02). Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger USD. newarab.com 
Oil prices tanked Monday on The retreat was also reflected in equity markets, with most regional indexes tracking a retreat on Wall Street and extending Friday's losses amid fresh concerns over the tech sector. | Both main crude contracts shed more than three percent in early Asian trad…
(2026-02-02). Assault or diplomacy: Washington's deliberate mixed signals to Tehran. onlineopinion.com.au Washington is pressuring Iran with warships and words. But without a clear endgame, coercive diplomacy risks signaling resolve and confusion at the same time.
(2026-02-02). Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'. responsiblestatecraft.org "As everyone knows, the oil business in Venezuela has been a bust, a total bust, for a long period of time. … We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country," said President Donald Trump the morning after U.S. forces invaded Caracas and carried off the indicted autocrat Nicolà s Maduro. The invasion of Venezuela on Jan. 3 did not result in regime change but rather a deal coerced at the barrel of a gun. Maduro's underlings ma…
(2026-02-02). Barcelona Protest Unfurls Giant Portrait of Gaza Child Hind Rajab. thinktank.pk Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Barcelona to honor Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian child killed alongside her family during the war in Gaza. Protesters unfurled a massive 1,000-square-metre portrait while chanting pro-Palestine slogans, as Hind's mother addressed the crowd in an emotional tribute. The protest comes amid a fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, with Palestinian …
(2026-02-02). Fact Check: How China's Global Times Spins Japan's Political Turmoil. thinktank.pk Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supposedly skipped a televised debate due to a hand injury, which sparked speculation that she was avoiding scrutiny over the Unification Church scandal. The Global Times frames this as political avoidance and interprets it as embarrassment tied to domestic controversy. Independent Verification: Xinhua News Agency and other mainstream outlets confirm …
(2026-02-02). Why Were Abu Dhabi Talks Postponed Right After Russian Strikes Hit? thinktank.pk Have you been following the twists and turns in the Ukraine conflict as What if a long-awaited push for peace hits a snag right when hope starts flickering—delayed amid fresh violence and behind-the-scenes meetings? Could the recent Russian strikes on civilian targets be tied to…
(2026-02-02). The shifting balances in the new global order and Türkiye. unitedworldint.com/feed/ An approach that disrupts the status quo, the construction of strategic depth, the ability to maintain multiple balances. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The global arena is facing the reality that the liberal order, which has dominated for decades and was established after the Second World War, has collapsed, and that the Western countries that …
(2026-02-02). Epstein files reveal criminality of American oligarchy. wsws.org The latest release documents ongoing relationships between Jeffrey Epstein and billionaires, politicians, and power brokers well after his conviction, underscoring the systemic protection afforded to criminality within the ruling class.
(2026-02-02). New York nurses: Expand the strike to defeat mass firing threats from management! wsws.org The nurses must seize control of their strike to prevent the union from surrendering completely to the hospitals' outrageous demands.
(2026-02-02). "Obey now. Grieve later" : Teachers unions suppress resistance to fascism. wsws.org As students walked out in opposition to fascistic attacks that threatened their communities, friends and families, teachers were ordered to do the opposite: remain in their classrooms, obey administrative directives and suppress any collective response, under the guise of "student safety."
(2026-02-02). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises NYPD shooting of emotionally distressed 22-year-old. wsws.org New York Mayor Mamdani applauded the NYPD officers who shot 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty at least four times while he was suffering a mental health crisis.
(2026-02-02). Deadly landslide in West Java exposes consequences of government neglect. wsws.org Disasters of this kind are made possible by severely underfunded infrastructure, and compounded by deforestation and climate change…
(2026-02-02). Senate Democratic leadership votes to fund Trump's wars abroad and at home. wsws.org The $839 billion military funding bill, passed with overwhelming Democratic support, comes as Trump deploys an "armada" against Iran, occupies American cities with federal agents, and threatens to expand wars across the globe.
(2026-02-02). Australia: Writers Victoria to close as state Labor government slashes arts funding. wsws.org The destruction of Writers Victoria will mean fewer opportunities for working-class people to develop their own voices and stories.
(2026-02-02). Major financial oligarchs helped Kevin Warsh secure Trump's nomination for Fed chair. wsws.org Trump's decision is the outcome of a balancing act which itself underscores the inherent instability of the US financial system.
(2026-02-02). Australian PM invites Canadian leader to visit. wsws.org Albanese's announcement came only three days after Carney addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he declared that the "rules-based international order" had "ruptured."