(2026-02-28). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-02-28). Saving lives at a time of slaughter. electronicintifada.net For much of the ongoing genocide, Baker Abu Safia was the only surgeon in northern Gaza.
(2026-02-28). Remembering Aaron Bushnell. Extreme Protest against Israel's Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca In front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown San Francisco, a memorial to Aaron Bushnell took place on Wednesday February 25. This date marks the second anniversary of what Aaron called his "extreme protest" against Israel's genocide in Gaza. | The …
(2026-02-28). Israeli strikes kill seven more Palestinians across Gaza. dawn.com • Israel's Supreme Court freezes ban on foreign aid organisations in enclave | • US public sympathy shifts to Palestinians over Israel, new Gallup poll reveals | CAIRO: Relentless Israeli attacks killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, medics said, adding to a death toll of at least 600 people killed by Israeli fire since a US-brokered Gaza's health officials reported that in southern Gaza, five people were killed and several others were injured, some critically, i…
(2026-02-28). Thursday 3/5: Workshop on Local Divestment and Boycott Campaigns Targeting Military Tech Giant Palantir. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/from-minneapoli……
(2026-02-28). Israeli Closure of Gaza Crossings: Humanitarian Implications. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, vital crossings into the Gaza Strip were closed following attacks by Israeli and U.S. forces on Iran, according to Israeli government agency COGAT. The closures are significantly affecting the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of patients needing urgent medical care.
english.palinfo.com (2026-02-28). Israel, US launch strikes on Iran
The Israeli occupation regime and the US army said on Saturday morning that they launched joint strikes against Iran, as multiple explosions resounded in Tehran.
The attack followed months of growing war threats against Iran by US president Donald Trump.
npr.org (2026-02-28). Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakersThe strikes, which began early Saturday, were launched without congressional authorization. Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war.
reuters.com (2026-02-28). Russia says Trump and Israel are plunging the Middle East into the abyss with Iran attackRussia on Saturday criticised U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel for embarking on a dangerously irresponsible attack on Iran which Moscow said was plunging the entire Middle East into the abyss.
(2026-02-28). The End of an Era: Khamenei's Influential Reign and Fallout. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, known for steering the nation towards a formidable anti-U.S. stance, has allegedly been killed. Israel and the United States are said to have executed coordinated military strikes, a senior Israeli official conveyed to Reuters on Saturday.
cryptobriefing.com (2026-02-28). Bitcoin tumbles after Israel launches strike on Iran, triggering $100M in longs liquidated in 15 minutesBitcoin plunged immediately after news of Israel's preventative strike on Iran spread, rattling global markets and triggering a swift retreat from crypto assets.
(2026-02-28). Epic Fury Unleashed: US-Israel Strike on Iran Sparks Global Tension. devdiscourse.com The United States and Israel have initiated a major military operation against Iran, marking the most ambitious assault in decades. Israeli sources claim that supreme leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in the action, a claim which has yet to be independently verified, raising widespread concerns about regional stability.
(2026-02-28). Israel launches pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions heard in Tehran. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran on February 28, 2026. — ReutersIsrael said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a…
(2026-02-28). Israel, US launch pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions in Tehran, other cities. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Trump declares "major combat operations" underway against Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The strikes, launched jointly by the US and Israel, come amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman. Iran has begun its "overwhelming" retaliatory action against Israeli targets.
(2026-02-28). Trump plays with 'fire' as Iran warns US of with brutal military 'never-experienced' response | War | War. hindustantimes.com As U.S. President Donald Trump talks up military options and moves additional troops, warplanes and a carrier strike group into the region, Iran's armed forces have issued one of their most fiery warnings in years, vowing that any American strike could engulf the Middle East in a "widespread fire." Tehran has seized on Trump's strike rhetoric to send a dual message: publicly, it insists Iran is not seeking war; privately, it is signalling to Washington and its regional allies that it is prepared for a level of confrontation the U.S. has "never experienced."
(2026-02-28). Trump's boastful remarks ignored? Iran warns US forces could face destruction if new war breaks out. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as military tensions spike, with Tehran's top army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi declaring that if Washington truly grasped Iran's military power, it "would never speak of war," even as U.S. forces mass across the Middle East and nuclear talks struggle to produce a breakthrough.
(2026-02-28). The Nuclear Standoff: U.S. and Iran's Strategic Game Board. devdiscourse.com The United States extended numerous offers to Iran for establishing a civil nuclear program, but faced deceptive maneuvers in return, according to a senior Trump administration official on Saturday. These comments come amid rising tensions and stalled talks on nuclear activities.
(2026-02-28). Sometimes you have to use force, says Trump after US-Iran talks end with no deal. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). UN terms violence against women 'a global emergency'. dawn.com GENEVA: The UN rights chief has decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jefferey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk slammed "social systems that silence women and girls" and allow powerful men to abuse them with impunity. | "Violence against women, including femicide, is a global emergency," the High Commissioner for Human Rights told the UN's top rights body. | He highlighted the extreme situation in Afghanistan, warning that the "system of segregation imp…
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it 'a global emergency'. scmp.com The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced "social systems that silence women and girls" allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity.
(2026-02-28). Stand with the survivors release the Epstein files! cpusa.org 
"Previously, the workman sold his own labour-power, which he disposed of nominally as a free agent. Now he sells wife and child. He has become a slave-dealer." — Karl Marx, Capital vol 1 (p. 519) | In Chapter 15 of Capital volume 1, Karl Marx goes into
(2026-02-28). The Trump administration's favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein. grist.org 
At 26, Isaiah Taylor had accomplished more than most people do by the time they're twice his age. The founder of Valar Atomics, a Southern California-based company that aims to make small-scale nuclear reactors, Taylor, a father of
(2026-02-28). US Allows Limited Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba. orinocotribune.com The US government declared on Wednesday, February 25, that it does not completely prohibit the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, marking a shift in its stance toward the island, which is suffering from the tightening of the oil blockade imposed by the United States. | The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency responsible for the US unilateral coercive measures, published a
(2026-02-28). Delcy Rodríguez Requests That Trump End Sanctions and Blockade Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, he said he was a friend and partner of Venezuela, and I celebrate and welcome that concept for Venezuela… I hope, and it is the feeling of Venezuelans, that as friends, the blockade and sanctions against Venezuela cease. Our young people have the right…
(2026-02-28). Amnesty law comes into force in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org According to Venezuelan authorities, the law seeks to bring peace to a highly polarized country. In this article, we review who the law grants amnesty to and what crimes are not covered.
(2026-02-28). President Maduro Denounces US Violation of Right to Defense Amid Funding Blockade. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a sworn statement dated February 18 and filed with a federal court in Manhattan, President Maduro clarified that, in accordance with the laws and practices of Venezuela, he has the right to have the government cover his legal costs. The document, signed by President Maduro, reaffirms that t…
(2026-02-28). Venezuela: Acting Attorney General and Ombudsperson Take Oath. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed human rights lawyer Larry Devoe as acting attorney general and former Attorney General Tarek William Saab as acting ombudsperson. | Following the resignations of Tarek William Saab as attorney general and Alfredo Ruiz as ombudsperson, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez stated that according to constitutional procedure, the parliament must form a nominations committee and, in the meantime, interim officials would be appointed for the two positions. | After the conclusion of the regular session on Wednesday, February 25, the National Assembly swore in Devoe and…
(2026-02-28). Acting President of Venezuela Meets Shell Representatives to Discuss Natural Gas Projects. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a high-level meeting with executives from the British oil company Shell, with the aim of strengthening projects in the national energy sector. | The meeting, held on Thursday, February 26, was attended by Adam Lowmass, regional vice president of Shell; the president of Global Gas, Cederic Cremers; Elias Nucette, vice president of Shell; and Alfredo Urdaneta, representative of Shell in Venezuela. Rodríguez was accompanied by the president of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, along with the deputy ministers of oil, Paula Henao, and Gas, Luis Gon…
(2026-02-28). U.S. Prepares for Potential Iran Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a succinct statement, a senior United States administration official conveyed President Donald Trump's firm stance against any aggression towards American forces stationed abroad.
(2026-02-28). Unprecedented Strikes: US-Israel Operation Targets Iran's Leadership. devdiscourse.com The United States and Israel conducted one of the most significant military strikes against Iran on Saturday, allegedly resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Israeli sources. Iranian officials denounced the attack as unprovoked and unlawful, retaliating with missile strikes targeting Israel and several regional countries.
(2026-02-28). Lukashenko visits dairy complex in Logoisk District. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko devoted the last day of this winter to agricultural matters. On Saturday, 28 February, the head of state visited the Nestanovichi Agro dairy complex.
(2026-02-28). Labour red-faced, Reform cries foul as Greens claim key UK by-poll. dawn.com 
A SCREENSHOT from the Greens' Urdu language campaign video. | LONDON: The Green Party of England and Wales secured a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, overturning Labour's 13,000-vote majority in a result that comes as a significant setback to Keir Starmer. | Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green councillor, was elected as the party's first MP in northern England after winning 14,980 votes in a tightly contested race. | Reform UK came second with 10,578 votes, while Labour slumped to third place, finishing 5,616 votes behind the Greens, a dramatic 25.3 per cent drop in its vote sha…
(2026-02-28). The Brits and French Want Ukraine "To Go Nuclear" , Out of Desperation to Hold Onto Donbass. globalresearch.ca Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
(2026-02-28). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.
(2026-02-28). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…
(2026-02-28). Thursday 3/26: Does Santa Cruz County need podcars? indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: East Oakland Community Town Hall: Dialogue on Real Solutions to Homelessness. indybay.org Las Palmas Event Center | 9319 Railroad Ave, | Oakland 94603…
(2026-02-28). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-02-28). NED Leader Boasts of Starlink Role in Iran Protests. consortiumnews.com The National Endowment for Democracy's president told a House committee of his group's aggressive efforts to spark unrest in Iran, including by smuggling Starlink terminals and fashioning anti-Iran media narratives, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed report. By Max Blumenthal and…
(2026-02-28). Trump Made No Case for War on Iran. consortiumnews.com The case for each U.S. war in the Middle East over the past 35 years has had progressively weaker rationale and international support. The aggression against Iran launched today has almost none, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to…
(2026-02-28). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: 2026 Folsom Black History Tour – Kickoff for 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Sutter St. & Leodesdorff St: | Historic Folsom Station…
(2026-02-28). Trump praises Pakistan leadership amid escalating Kabul-Islamabad conflict, backs Islamabad's right to defend itself. ptcnews.tv PTC EWeb Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday underscored his strong ties with Pakistan's leadership, even as hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul deepened into what Pakistan has termed an "open war."Responding to questions from reporters about whether Washington would step into the crisis, Trump said intervention was possible but highlighted his positive relationship with Pakistan's top officials. He described the country's Prime Minister and military leadership as figures he deeply respects and added that Pakistan was performing "terrifically well."US signals support for PakistanThe US administration a…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-28). Cuba Announces Two Additions to its Roster for the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 27 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) announced today the inclusion of pitcher Armando Dueñas and infielder Cristian Rodríguez in the roster for the VI World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17 in the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan. | Both athletes fill the vacancies left by pitchers Daviel Hurtado, who is injured, and Naykel Cruz, whose insurance claim was denied, according to a recent report from the same source. | Dueñas, with several stints in professional leagues, will bolster the bullpen and has shown consistent improvement in his handling of his wea…
(2026-02-28). Tuesday 3/3: Protest at Palantir Palo Alto ⚪ Sing Out! indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto, CA | protest is on the Alma St. side of the building…
(2026-02-28). ISRAEL US BEGIN AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN. consortiumnews.com LIVE UPDATES — The United States and Israel began their war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government on Saturday morning with an array of airstrikes in the capital, Tehran and five other cities. Iran is striking back. 3: 23 pm…
(2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran, saying it seeks 'to remove threats'. scmp.com Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defence Ministry said in a statement. | Sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the public to prepare for the possibility of an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
(2026-02-28). Belavia to add Maldives, Bahrain to its expanding route network. eng.belta.by Director of the Belarusian airline Belavia Igor Cherginets told journalists which new countries the airline plans to serve at a press conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the national carrier.
(2026-02-28). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…
(2026-02-28). HC stays propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2' release. ummid.com The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond' a day before it was scheduled to hit cinema halls.
(2026-02-28). Smart climate, fresh harvest: Inside high-tech greenhouse complex growing Belarus' vegetables. eng.belta.by Just ten kilometers from Minsk lies a 27-hectare "glass solar city", where crickets chirp, bumblebees buzz, cucumbers grow lush green, and tomatoes blush red. This is the Machulishchi greenhouse complex, which we visited to see how vegetables are grown in a "smart" climate built to future standards.
(2026-02-28). How Does Housing Loan EMI Calculator Work? ummid.com A housing loan EMI calculator helps you estimate your monthly loan repayment based on principal loan amount, interest rate and tenure.
(2026-02-28). Declassified CIA Documents Reveal Plans to Control Human Behavior Through Chemicals Covertly Delivered via Vaccinations. globalresearch.ca An April 24, 1952 memorandum titled "Special Research for Artichoke" proposes developing drugs capable of inducing anxiety, depression, hopelessness, nervousness, …
(2026-02-28). àÅlvaro García Linera: The rise of 21st century protectorates. links.org.au 
àÅlvaro García Linera — US invasions and bombings are not going to disappear, but they will become shorter in duration, devastating in their technical effectiveness, and without prolonged military occupations.
(2026-02-28). Urgent call to act against the U.S.-Zionist aggression: Stand with Iran, stand with Palestine. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network denounces in the strongest terms the joint U.S.-Zionist attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, and calls for the broadest mobilizations everywhere to not only protest but to shut down the war machine with action and meaningful solidarity. The aggression on Iran, timed for the holy month of Ramadan, is …
(2026-02-28). US, Israel Launch War on Iran. news.antiwar.com The US and Israel have started an aggressive war against Iran, and Tehran has retaliated with strikes against Israel and American military bases in the Middle East. In a video posted to Truth Social early Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced the beginning of military operations against Iran. Trump called on the Iranian people to …
(2026-02-28). Tree Spiking in Upper Middle Feather Watershed. indybay.org Loggers beware!… We have spiked before and we will spike again until logging ends.
(2026-02-28). Pakistan faces monumental task against Sri Lanka in crucial Super Eight. dawn.com Pakistan cricket remains in limbo as the Twenty20 showpiece cruises towards the summit after the Super Eights phase concludes this weekend. | While the Group 1 match between toppers South Africa and Zimbabwe in Delhi will be inconsequential, India's game against West Indies of the same group in Kolkata will be a virtual quarter-final. | Prior to the Sunday double-header, calculators will be on the moment today's last Group 2 As usual, Pakistan cricket fans, including the disgrun…
(2026-02-28). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-28). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-02-28). EPA's CO2 Reversal Is Welcome Opening For Developing World. wattsupwiththat.com With the EPA backing away from its regulation of greenhouse gases, developing countries should waste no time in severing whatever restrictions Western climate overseers have placed on their use of fossil fuels. For too long, climate policies have impeded economic growth and denied access to reliable supplies of electricity, to safer indoor fuels for cooking and heating, to refrigeration and to clean water. The result has been higher rates of morbidity and mortality among the world's poor.
(2026-02-28). "School Wars" TikTok trend sparks fears of knife violence among UK students. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—School leaders and officials are worried about a troubling trend on social media that encourages students to take part in organized street fights. Some posts even call for the use of knives and other weapons.British news reports say that the online activity, which mostly happens on sites like TikTok, encourages what users are calling "school wars." These posts split students into groups based on their schools and tell them to meet in public places to fight.Police and teachers are especially worried because some of the messages tell people to bring things that could be used as weapons, like knives,…
(2026-02-28). ____ Everyone Who Made This War Possible. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: The US and Israel have launched their long-planned attack on Iran. President Trump said in a speech that the US military is engaged in "major combat operations" intended to cripple Iran's military and topple the Iranian government. Iran has reportedly been retaliating with missile strikes on Israel and US military bases …
(2026-02-28). Iran Denounces 'Mental Warfare' Amid Khamenei Death Rumors. devdiscourse.com Iran's Supreme Leader's office has vehemently denied reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, dismissing them as 'mental warfare' facilitated by the nation's adversaries.
(2026-02-28). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-28). Add Surgeon General Pick Casey Means To The Long List Of Unqualified Trump Appointees. newsone.com 
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(2026-02-28). Operation Epic Fury: Chaos and Panic Sweep Iran Amid US-Israel Strikes. devdiscourse.com Amid escalating tensions, an assault on Iran by the United States and Israel has sparked chaos, driving citizens into a flurry of panic buying and evacuations. Scenes of fear and rush unfolded as Iranians sought safety, unsure of what the future holds following the attack, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.
(2026-02-28). Donation boxes 'escape' action against illicit charities in Punjab. dawn.com 
⚪ UNMARKED boxes can be used to violate rules on safe charity.—Dawn | • Experts warn unregulated funds being channelled through anonymous collection boxes undermine NAP objectives | • Official says 'owners' will be identified once seminaries registered with home department | LAHORE: Despite the Punjab home department's crackdown on illicit charities and the
(2026-02-28). Live Updates: Iran retaliates after US, Israel Joint military strikes. ummid.com The United States and Israel in a joint military strikes about one hour ago Saturday February 08, 2026 have bombed several cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, even as the latter said it is retaliating with force.
(2026-02-28). Inside Saudi Arabia's regional realignment. mondoweiss.net 
Saudi Arabia is shifting toward a major realignment of its foreign policy and global role. This goes far beyond its rivalry with the United Arab Emirates — it includes a complete rethinking of its relationship with the U.S. and Israel.
(2026-02-28). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-28). FBR forms committee to address taxpayers' concerns. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mah ≠mood Langrial has constituted a committee to add ≠ress taxpayers' issues following a meeting at the FBR Headquarters with representatives of the Pakis ≠tan, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi-Islam ≠abad tax bar associations. | An official statement said members of the Tax Bar Associations apprised the chairman of the challenges being faced by taxpayers, particularly in relation to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. | Mr Langrial assured participants that the FBR remains fully committed to facilitating taxpayers and addressing all genuine con…
(2026-02-28). WATCH: LIVE!- UN Security Council Debates Iran Attack. consortiumnews.com LIVE! The 15-member United Nations Security Council is in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran. LIVE! At 4 pm EST.
(2026-02-28). Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election. scmp.com Denmark's intelligence services have warned that foreign powers may seek to interfere in the country's March 24 general election, singling out Russia as the primary threat but also flagging the US and China as potential sources of influence. | In a statement published on Friday night, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service said it was "highly likely" that Denmark was a prioritised target for Russian influence activities due to the Nordic nation's support for Ukraine. It also cited rising…
(2026-02-28). Budget 2026-27 as a bridge. dawn.com THE federal budget for 2026-27 won't be just another annual ritual. It will likely be the penultimate budget before Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility with the IMF concludes end-2027. | If the prime minister's stated aim to exit the IMF programme decisively is to be realised, this budget must serve as the bridge between stabilisation and sustainable growth. | The government deserves credit for meeting the performance criteria and structural benchmarks agreed with the IMF. Macroeconomic stability has been restored, inflation moderated, the exchange rate steadied and fiscal discipline im ≠ ≠proved. The task no…
(2026-02-28). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."
(2026-02-28). AI may bring a cognitive renaissance to human thinking. wattsupwiththat.com It is conceivable that the growing revolutionary combination of Americans getting better information with more time to think will lead to a cognitive renaissance. It is certainly worth watching for.
(2026-02-28). WATCH: The World This Week — Aggression on Iran. consortiumnews.com Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the U.S. and Israel's war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with no credible rationale or legal authority, unleashing a conflagration that could alter history. 8 pm EST tonight. …
(2026-02-28). Homophobia in Senegal: The State violates its international commitments. fidh.org A recent draft bill aims to create significantly harsher punishment for same-sex relations and to criminalise "the promotion of LGBT ideology." Amid a worrying rise in homophobia, 27 men have been arrested since 9 February 2026. The draft legislation is in breach of Senegal's international and regional human rights commitments.
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(2026-02-28). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.
(2026-02-28). Belarus, St. Petersburg prepare for business cooperation council meeting. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov met with Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations Evgeny Grigoryev.
(2026-02-28). Court Bars Prosecution from Adding More Suspects in NUP Military Drills Case. plusnews.ug 
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court in Kanyanya has ordered the prosecution to stop adding more suspects to the charge sheet in the case involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of engaging in unlawful military drills. The directive was issued on Friday by Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumaasiimwe, who said that the …
(2026-02-28). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-28). Black Red: We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants. cpusa.org 
Sessions 2 and 3 of the 2026 Freedom School Series of Conversations and Classes examines the history of African American resistance and the critical role of mass multiracial, multi-gender unity in the advance of the fight for freedom and real democracy. | Presented on February 24, 2026. | The 2026 Freedom School Series is an activity of the African American Equality Commission, the National Education Commission, and the Working-Class Project. The Working-Class Project is a program of the National Education Commission and the People Before Profits Education Fund.
(2026-02-28). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…
(2026-02-28). BREAKING: CAIR Calls on Congress to Stop Trump's 'Unjustified and Unconstitutional' Regime-Change War for Israel NJ Protest Announcements Statements Added. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter editorially endorses this CAIR statement and wil be amplifying and assisting organizing of opposition. Please participate if you can…
(2026-02-28). New Endings: How Starmer Lost Gorton and Denton. dissidentvoice.org Britain's Labour Prime Minister is an accidental genius. Having won a comprehensive election victory in 2024 for not being a disturbed, sociopathic Tory leader, Sir Keir Starmer is now engineering his party into a position of electoral defeat and obituary-laden oblivion. Sclerotic, static, inert, incapable, his Labour Party government risks suffering a most deserved annihilation …
(2026-02-28). When Diplomacy Becomes Theology: Israel and The Mike Huckabee Affair. The Erosion of Legal Order. globalresearch.ca There are diplomatic missteps. | And then there are moments that reveal structural drift within the machinery of power itself. | When United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated in February 2026 that it would be "fine" if Israel were to …
(2026-02-28). Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling Death and Destruction in Mexico. theintercept.com 
A burnt truck seen after a wave of violence in Aguililla, the birthplace of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Tierra Caliente, Mexico, on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo: Enrique Castro/AFP via Getty Images | The images from Mexico looked like a modern global battlefield. Security forces engaged in torrents of gunfire
(2026-02-28). Bihar Board 12th Inter Answer Key 2026 Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has released the Answer Key (Answer Sheet) of the 12th Inter Board Exam 2026 and is set to declare the result of Class 12th Intermediate 2026 Board exams soon.
(2026-02-28). Delhi Court gives clean chit to Kejriwal, Sisodia; raps CBI. ummid.com In a major setback to investigations, a Delhi Court Friday February 27, 2026 acquitted Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi liquor excise duty case.
(2026-02-28). City Hall Rally to Save Climate Action Plan. indybay.org City's inhabitants demand strong climate leadership from Mayor Lurie…
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Stand With Immigrant Women! No ICE! – International Day Protest. indybay.org St. James Park | Between First & Second Streets at St. James Street | Downtown San Jose, CA…
(2026-02-28). Stalin's latter-day defenders. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc — A serious development on the left is the rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin. A systematic left-wing critique of the new wave of Stalinist revisionism has been missing, until now.
(2026-02-28). Thursday 3/5: Webinar: Women for Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iwwd35…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Community Meeting. indybay.org Trinity+St. Peters Church, 1620 Gough St., San Francisco…
(2026-02-28). The USrael Attack on Iran and 40th Anniversary of the Murder of Olof Palme. dissidentvoice.org Today, USrael attacked Iran, for the second time within just one year. Today also marks the 40th Anniversary of the murder of Swedish PM Olof Palme (1927-1986). In the video below, Palme condemns the US bombings of Hanoi, Vietnam, at Xmas 1972. He paid a price for it. He lists the names of places where …
(2026-02-28). The Black revolutionary tradition in theater and film. cpusa.org 
The history of African American performance, theater, and film is deep and rich. Since the days of chattel slavery, African Americans have used performance and storytelling as a means of escape, empowerment, and as a way to fight for equality. Due to space limitations, I won't be able to get into every performer, play, film, director, or crew member, but I hope to paint a broad picture of how theater and film have been for African Americans not just an art form but a tool of resistance. | When we talk about culture and resistance in African American history, theater and later film became two very powerful and…
(2026-02-28). Caitlin Johnstone: We Deserve Better War Propaganda. consortiumnews.com U.S. war propaganda about Iran has sunk to the level of low-caliber lies. The U.S. empire is getting more and more bold about exposing its true tyrannical nature By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley They're not even…
(2026-02-28). Imaan, Hadi's pleas against sentence adjourned. dawn.com 
human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari (right) with her husband Hadi Ali Chattha during a court hearing.—AFP/file | ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of applications seeking suspension of sentence filed by lawyer and rights activists Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chat ≠tha in the controversial tweets case, as the defence pressed for an early date before Eid. | Justice Muhammad Asif took up the matter amid a request from the state to transfer the appeal to another bench. | During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general submitted that a case of similar nature had earl…
(2026-02-28). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-28). All Out Stop the U.S. War on Iran! iacenter.org The U.S./Israeli war on Iran has started. Protest the war today and tomorrow and until it is ended. Go to TinyURL.com/stopuswar and let us know about your action and sign the statement. We must end this criminal U.S. war now.
(2026-02-28). Emergency protests against war on Iran in cities across U.S. answercoalition.org 
A coalition of grassroots organizations is sponsoring emergency protests in scores of cities around the country on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration's attack against Iran. A full list of demonstrations will be updated on this page in the morning, as locations and times are confirmed. | Trump's unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran is an act of war that threatens to cause unthinkable death and destruction. But the people of this country reject another endless war and will take to the streets now and make our voices heard. | Iran has not attacked the United States. The government has been engaged in diplo…
(2026-02-28). Feb. 27: UN] Melania in the Hot Seat, Cindy McCain of WFP to Depart Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-28). 'Are refugees being traded?' UN questions the UK-France asylum swap. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-28). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk. dawn.com US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is directing the government to stop work with Anthropic, and the Pentagon said it would Trump added there would be a six-month phase-out for the Defence Department and other agencies that use the company's products. If Anthropic does not help with the transition, Trump said, he would use "the Full Pow…
(2026-02-28). African American resistance through song. cpusa.org 
(2026-02-28). Belarus outlines Eurasian Charter's role in supporting UN principles. eng.belta.by Belarus views the Eurasian Charter as a tool for implementing UN principles at the regional level, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta said in an interview with BelTA.
(2026-02-28). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-28). Israeli female soldier arrested in Istanbul amid fierce US pressure on Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Israeli media, a former female soldier with dual Turkish and Israeli citizenship was arrested in Turkey last week and then released after the US stepped in diplomatically.The woman was in Istanbul to see her family when Turkish police arrested her for breaking laws that say Turkish citizens can't serve in foreign armed forces. At first, she was held for a few hours before being put under house arrest.Social Media Campaign Led to Arrest: Reports say that she was arrested after an online campaign went after dual citizens who had served in the Israeli military before. The campaign star…
(2026-02-28). Coles and Westpac in a battle against corporate greed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-28). Israel attacks Iran: Mystery over Khamenei location; IDF hits President home, bid to kill Pezeshkian. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes on nearly 30 targets across Iran on February 28, with some accounts alleging that the operation may have included an attempt to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to these reports, targets included the president's residence and an intelligence headquarters. Meanwhile, questions have emerged regarding the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the aftermath of the strikes. Watch the full video for more.
(2026-02-28). The Gravity of Empire: How Capital and the State Are Assimilating the Crypto Rebellion. indybay.org TITLE: | Byline: Kevin Pina…
(2026-02-28). Greenpeace organizations to appeal $345 million judgement. indybay.org Photo of some members of Greenpeace.
(2026-02-28). Saturday 3/28: San Francisco: No Kings 3! Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach | 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17 | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-02-28). The marble mirage: Ashgabat's record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan's reality. globalvoices.org 
The white marble facade masks bread lines and water shortages, the dark reality behind Ashghabat's glitzOriginally published on Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat, does not feel like a li…
(2026-02-28). Stop the U.S. attack on Iran! iacenter.org Feb. 28 — The terrorist U.S. and Israeli governments launched a war of aggression against Iran early on Feb. 28. Among their targets hit were numerous Iranian cities and a girl's school in the city of Minab, killing at least 60 children. In self-defense, Iranian forces launched drone and rocket attacks at various Israeli targets and at U.S. military bases throughout West Asia. A February 2008 demonstration in New York City called for stopping the U.S. war on Iran. It's still a valid call in 2026. (Photo: John Catalinotto) February 22, 2026. The White House has ordered its death fleet to surround Iran. It th…
(2026-02-28). HUD Proposes Rule That Would Add Time Limits To Section 8 Vouchers. newsone.com 
Source: Genaro Molina / Getty | With each new policy it introduces, the Trump administration reveals how out of touch it is with the realities facing millions of Americans. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that would place time limits and work requirements on those who use Section 8 vouchers. |
(2026-02-28). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-28). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-28). Rooftop Solar: Is There a Case? (Part III). wattsupwiththat.com "And you wonder why people are skeptical. [Bradley] made a comment. You disputed it. He provided support. You deflected and avoided the issue with a completely illogical statement. Oh, that's right, you are a 'journalist'." ( — Mike Robinson to Elisa Wood, below)…
(2026-02-28). China, Saudi Arabia urge restraint as Pakistan, Afghanistan go to 'open war'. ummid.com China, Saudi Arabia and a number of other countries along with the United Nation (UN) have urged restraint as Pakistan and Afghanistan went into, what the two countries are calling, 'open war'.
(2026-02-28). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-28). Stop Trump's New Mass-Murder Spree. davidswanson.org The latest location where Trump has given the orders to murder people is Iran. Remember a couple of months back when establishment U.S. lawyers and human rights groups were admitting that Trump's attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific were nothing other than murder? Murder doesn't cease being murder because it's further away or …
(2026-02-28). High-Stakes Showdown: US and Israel's Bold Move Against Iran's Leadership. devdiscourse.com In a bold move, the United States and Israel initiated a significant attack against Iran, striking its military and nuclear assets on Saturday. US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian citizenry to overthrow their longstanding Islamic leadership, highlighting the stakes involved in this geopolitical conflict.
(2026-02-28). End the U.S. blockade of Cuba now! cpusa.org 
For over six decades, the United States has maintained a comprehensive economic blockade against socialist Cuba. What began as a Cold War aggression in the 1960s continues today. The blockade harms Cuban citizens solely due to anti-communism; attacking the Cuban people's ability to live healthy lives. The United States is isolated from the overwhelming consensus of the international community. | In the United Nations, every year for the last 30 years, a
(2026-02-28). Mexico's World Diving Cup Rescheduling Amid Safety Concerns. devdiscourse.com Mexico's sports chief Rommel Pacheco reassured diving enthusiasts by announcing the rescheduling of the World Diving Cup event in Zapopan, Jalisco. Initially cancelled over safety issues, the competition's new date will soon be announced.
(2026-02-28). No Collective Security or Decision-Making Power for New Orleans Charter School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter schools are outsourced schools that have always opposed teachers' unions, which is why about 90% of the nation's roughly 8,200 charter schools have no unions. In other words, the vast majority of charter school teachers nationwide have no collective security or real decision-making power. As private employers, charter schools consider teachers "at will" employees—someone …
(2026-02-28). Trump's 2.0 Grand Strategy Against China: Slowly But Surely Coming Together. globalresearch.ca Casual observers are convinced that Trump is a madman with no method behind his madness, but the reality is that he and his team — collectively known as Trump 2.0 — are slowly but surely implementing their grand strategy against …
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Billionaire Bounce Bingo Crawl. indybay.org Start the crawl in the plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. | Palo Alto…
(2026-02-28). Climate Crisis Threatens Everything. dissidentvoice.org It was the summer of 2003. I was employed at the time as the national coordinator of the Independent Progressive Politics Network, working towards, we hoped, a progressive, broad-based alternative to the Dems and Reps. But something happened that summer in Europe which changed my life, leading me to leave that IPPN job a year …
(2026-02-28). àÅlvaro García Linera: The rise of 21st century protectorates. links.org.au àÅlvaro García Linera — US invasions and bombings are not going to disappear, but they will become shorter in duration, devastating in their technical effectiveness, and without prolonged military occupations.
(2026-02-28). Watch: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus align on Feb 28. ummid.com Six planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are said to line up, forming what is called as Planetary Parade, on Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: Namibia, The Working Class, Unions & Chinese Imperialism: A Panel. indybay.org To join the meeting panel: | us02web.zoom.us/j/87510537956?pwd=Xb0qYY……
(2026-02-28). Another US-Israel Sucker Punch. dissidentvoice.org A sucker punch is a punch delivered when the recipient of the punch is hit by surprise. As such a sucker punch indicates cowardice — that the sucker puncher did not have courage and decency to announce his intentions to engage in fisticuffs or battle. The current sneak attack (a so far failed attack) to …
(2026-02-28). The Age of Human Arrogance. dissidentvoice.org For most of human history, we lived as one species among many. We shared forests with elephants, rivers with hippos, skies with vultures, and coastlines with turtles whose migrations predate our earliest civilizations. The natural world was not a backdrop to human life; it was the condition that made human life possible. For millennia, animals …
(2026-02-28). CIA Project Artichoke: Mind Control Drugs and Vaccines. globalresearch.ca A declassified, seven page document titled "
(2026-02-28). Boston letter carriers launch contract campaign. workers.org 
Neither snow nor frigid cold nor the gloom of the union-busting Trump administration could hold back the spirited members of Boston's Branch 34 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and their allies. They rallied Feb. 22, marching on the main South Station U.S. Post Office to launch NALC's . . . |
(2026-02-28). Trump: I have a lot of respect for Belarusian leader. eng.belta.by I have a lot of respect for Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, U.S. President Donald Trump said while speaking with journalists on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for a working trip to Texas on 27 February.
(2026-02-28). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-28). Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam. ummid.com Kathleen Souza, the Brazilian footballer, who leads the Al-Nassr Women's Football Team, has embraced Islam and is now a proclaimed Muslim.
(2026-02-28). US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses. electronicintifada.net A historic polling shift reveals Americans increasingly backing Palestinians over Israelis.
(2026-02-28). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-02-28). Cuba profundiza en hechos relacionados con incursión en aguas nacionales. radiohc.cu 
Autoridades cubanas profundizaron este viernes sobre la planificación, concreción y naturaleza terrorista de los hechos asociados a la reciente incursión desde una lancha rápida procedente de Estados Unidos y el enfrentamiento tras la agresión contra tropas guardafronteras. | En comparecencia en Transmisión Especial del programa televisivo Razones de Cuba, el primer coronel Ibey Carballo Pérez, jefe del Estado Mayor de la Dirección de Tropas Guardafronteras, precisó que el primer aviso de incursión por parte de dicha lancha se dio a las 7: 10 de la mañana del miércoles 25 de febrero. | Conforme a esta alerta, expl…
(2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu 
Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…
(2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…
(2026-02-28). Jornada de la prensa en Villa Clara, con la pasión de la verdad. radiohc.cu Con una peregrinación hacia el busto de José Martí en el Parque de los Mártires frente a la Estación de Ferrocarriles de Santa Clara, comenzará el próximo lunes 2 de marzo la Jornada en Villa Clara por el Día de la prensa cubana. | Roxana Soto del Sol, Presidenta de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) en este territorio, informó a la radio que la jornada estará dedicada al Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y al aniversario 134 de la fundación del periódico Patria por nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí. | ´Como cada año comienza la jornada, que se extenderá hasta el 14 de marzo, dedicada a nu…
(2026-02-28). Evocan en Cuba la victoria de Adwa. radiohc.cu 
La victora del pueblo etiope contra las tropas italianas ocurrido en Adwa en 1896, se evocó en un acto en la sede diplomática del país africano, en La Habana, con participación de la diáspora de esa nación en Cuba. | En el acto, Yihun Bull Didi, Encargado de Negocios, calificó el hecho como una victoria de Africa frente al colonialismo europeo que se quiso imponer a finales del siglo XIX, para repartirse el continente bajo los intereses de las potencias occidentales. | Expuso que el 2 de mayo de 1889, Etiopía e Italia firmaron el Tratado de Wuchale, cuyo objetivo era promover la paz, la amistad y el comercio, sin…
(2026-02-28). Cuba dispuesta a colaborar con EEUU en reciente caso de intento de infiltración. radiohc.cu Cuba manifestó su disposición a colaborar con Estados Unidos en el esclarecimiento de los hechos tras frustrar una incursión armada en Villa Clara, y estableció contacto para intercambiar información sobre los implicados, trascendió este viernes. | El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmó la activación de canales diplomáticos con el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos, los cuales manifestaron disposición a cooperar en el esclarecimiento de los hechos ocurridos en el canal El Pino, en el municipio de Corralillo. | Las autoridades identificaro…
(2026-02-28). Accidente de avión militar en Bolivia deja 15 muertos y decenas de heridos. radiohc.cu Al menos 15 personas murieron y una decena resultaron heridas este viernes tras el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana que salió de la pista en el aeropuerto de El Alto y provocó daños humanos y materiales en la zona de La Costanera. | Así informó el comandante nacional de bomberos, Pavel Tovar, mientras equipos de emergencia trasladaban a los lesionados al Hospital del Norte y continuaban las tareas de rescate. | La aeronave quedó completamente destruida tras el impacto y fue identificada como un Hércules C-130 con matrícula FAB-81, perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea Boliviana. | De manera preliminar…
(2026-02-28). El mundo de pie con Cuba este fin de semana. radiohc.cu 
Una movilización general ocurrirá este sábado 28 de febrero en varias partes del mundo para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el levantamiento del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que hace sufrir al pueblo cubano. | En la ciudad de Barcelona, España, convocan a una concentración frente al Consulado de Cuba, ubicado en el Paseo de Gracia, 34, bajo la consigna ´Paremos la agresión. El bloqueo mata ª. | La movilización la patrocina la coordinadora solidaria Defensem Cuba y en su cita por las redes sociales advierte que ´La solidaridad es nuestra fuerza ª, subrayando la impo…
(2026-02-28). Stop The Blockade Of Cuba! Brazilian Oil Workers Demand Lula Break US Oil Blockade Of Oil. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers who are members of the Brazilian Federation of Oil Workers in Rio de Janiero and the labor federation Conlutas have held a rally at the offices of Petrobras to demand that Lula break the US oil blockade of Cuba and send oil directly to Cuba…
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Protesta en del Dia De Las Mujers – °Apoyemos a las Mujeres Inmigrantes! No ICE! indybay.org Parque St. James | First Street (1st Street) y St. James Street | San José…
(2026-02-28). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque se prepara para la guerra de todo el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel, acompañado por el ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, general de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, encabezó este viernes las acciones del Día Nacional de la Defensa en la occidental provincia de Mayabeque. | Según informaron la Presidencia de Cuba y Diario de Mayabeque, la jornada incluyó prácticas en la Zona de Defensa Norte de San José de las Lajas, destinadas a comprobar el dispositivo defensivo territorial y la preparación de los grupos de trabajo del Consejo de Defensa Municipal. | Participaron, además, el jefe del Ejé…
(2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…
(2026-02-28). Cuba felicita a la RASD por aniversario 50 de su independencia. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba expresó este viernes sus felicitaciones al pueblo saharaui, al Frente Polisario y al Gobierno de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD) por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de su independencia. | En un mensaje difundido mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, la Cancillería cubana reafirmó la determinación de continuar fortaleciendo los históricos vínculos de hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación entre nuestros dos pueblos. | El 26 de febrero de 1976, España abandonó el Sáhara y al día siguiente, el Frente Polisario proclamaba la RASD, recono…
(2026-02-28). Sunday 3/1: BOYCOTT CHEVRON BannerDROP. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond- CA- 94804- I-80 overpass…
(2026-02-28). Jefe de Estado cubano visita Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología (INOR) en La Habana, en una ruta que viene recorriendo centros de Salud que han vivido importantes saltos tecnológicos. | Acompañado del ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; de la titular de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich Marín, y de otros dirigentes del ámbito de la Salud, el mandatario ratificó a trabajadores del sensible Instituto su respeto y admiración, porque ´sabemos todo lo que han hecho, todo lo qu…
(2026-02-28). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-02-28). Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near La Paz Airport, 20 dead; chaos erupts as aircraft was carrying huge cash. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…
(2026-02-28). L'abito non fa il Monaco. Rubio ha parlato in modo più elegante agli alleati, ma ha detto le stesse cose di Trump. strategic-culture.su Giacomo BONDI | Segue nostro Il segretario di Stato ha evitato gli attacchi frontali che il vicepresidente Vance aveva adottato l'anno scorso. L'ultimatum all'Europa rimane perà≤: adottare i valori trumpiani o perdere la protezione Americana | Quando Marco Rubio ha detto che Stati Uniti ed Europa ´appartengono insieme ª, la platea della Conferenza sulla Sicurezza di Monaco si è alzata in piedi ad applaudire. Un anno dopo il…
2026-02-28: US and Israel attack Iran
American and Israeli bombers have hit targets in Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Israel has closed its airspace and warned citizens to take shelter in anticipation of retaliatory attacksTrump's announcement of war on Iran
aljazeera.com (2026-02-28). LIVE: Israel attacks Iran, US official says US took part in strikes
Israel says it has has launched a missile attack against Iran, while a US official has told Al Jazeera the United States took part in the strikes. | Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran's capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country. There was no immediate official Iranian reaction.
(2026-02-28). Bill Clinton says he did 'nothing wrong' in House Epstein inquiry. aljazeera.com Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-28). Ramadan in Yemen's Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages. aljazeera.com Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.
(2026-02-28). OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon to use tech in 'classified network'. aljazeera.com Sam Altman claims his technology will not be used by the US for 'domestic mass surveillance' or 'autonomous weapons'.
(2026-02-28). Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20. aljazeera.com Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes.
(2026-02-28). Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon's al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports. aljazeera.com The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted.
(2026-02-28). After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter. aljazeera.com Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader.
(2026-02-28). Pakistan says 'no dialogue' with Afghanistan as attacks persist. aljazeera.com Pakistani media report a drone has hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people.
(2026-02-28). Foreigners entering China visa-free up 49.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China recorded 30.08 million inbound visits by foreign nationals under visa-free policies in 2025, up 49.5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). China to accelerate lunar mission plans this year. ecns.cn It added that the development of major flight vehicles, including the Long March 10 heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Mengzhou crew spacecraft and the Lanyue lunar lander, is progressing smoothly.
(2026-02-28). China's GDP grows 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in 2025, reaching a record of 140.1879 trillion yuan (about $20.44 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). Tangible boons for people hailed as key. ecns.cn On Dongshan Island in East China's Fujian province, a long-observed custom continues on festive occasions: residents first pay tribute to "Gu Gong" before honoring their ancestors.
(2026-02-28). Nanjing lights up lanterns ahead of Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Visitors admire colorful lantern displays in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Feb. 27, 2026. As the Lantern Festival approaches, the ancient city is illuminated with dazzling lights.
(2026-02-28). China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan ($1,445) of GDP fell 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, as the country made notable progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). New AI robotics institute opens in Liuzhou. ecns.cn Unitree School of Embodied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, a collaboration between Liuzhou City Vocational College, Hangzhou Unitree Robotics Co Ltd and Guangxi Weiss Shield Technology Co Ltd, officially opened recently in Liuzhou.
(2026-02-28). China to send 167-member delegation featuring 70 athletes to 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics. ecns.cn China announced on Friday that a 167-member delegation, including 70 athletes, will participate in 71 events across six sports at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics.
(2026-02-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, gov't work report. ecns.cn The meeting noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as China works to reinforce the foundations and pushes ahead on all fronts toward basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
(2026-02-28). China reports daily average of 26,000 new businesses in 2025. ecns.cn China registered an average of 26,000 newly established enterprises per day in 2025, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-02-28). China tightens rules on online food merchants. ecns.cn China will require online takeaway restaurants to use the same name as their physical storefronts and disclose more operational details, tightening oversight of the fast-growing food delivery sector as regulators seek to curb misleading practices and food safety risks.
(2026-02-28). Do business with the world in Yiwu! How to explore the 'World Supermarket' 6.0. ecns.cn A visitor from Saudi Arabia remarked, "It's enormous! We haven't even covered 10% yet." So, how do you navigate such a huge market? Click the video for this super useful shopping guide—you'll want to save it!
(2026-02-28). FIBA apologizes to Chinese men's basketball team over inappropriate wording. ecns.cn FIBA issued an apology to "the Chinese national team, its fans, and the entire Chinese basketball community" on its official WeChat account Friday, stating that Team China's victory was earned through talent, effort, and determination. Its previous post has been removed or edited from all platforms.
(2026-02-28). Investors hold positive view on Chinese shares. ecns.cn Foreign investors and asset managers are showing a positive outlook on Chinese equities this year amid a consensus that improved profits — a result of continued investment in technology and economic recovery buoyed by supportive policies — will make a big difference in the Chinese stock market.
(2026-02-28). CSRC chairman pledges deeper capital market opening, reforms of STAR Market and ChiNext. ecns.cn China's top securities regulator has pledged to push the country's capital market opening to a deeper and higher level while advancing reforms of the STAR Market and ChiNext during a meeting with foreign financial institutions.
(2026-02-28). Xi urges good start to 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, asked senior Party officials to ensure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
(2026-02-28). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-02-28). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-02-28). Chinese Canadian: China plays 'meaningful role in my international recognition'. ecns.cn Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.
(2026-02-28). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran. ecns.cn Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2026-02-28). Press center for China's annual 'two sessions' opens. ecns.cn A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opens on Feb. 27, 2026 at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.
(2026-02-28). New guideline stresses 'health first' in schools. ecns.cn The Ministry of Education has unveiled a new guideline aimed at transforming schools across the country into "healthy schools", with a strong emphasis on physical activity, mental well-being, and nutritional safety.
(2026-02-28). Maturing time deposits to test investment appetite. ecns.cn A huge wave of maturing household time deposits, totaling tens of trillions of yuan, is set to test the investment appetite of Chinese savers in 2026, potentially reshaping the flow of capital across the country's financial markets as more asset allocation options emerge.
(2026-02-28). A Palestinian teen was helping a neighbor when Israeli troops approached. He fled and was shot dead, in the back. haaretz.com A single bullet fired by an Israeli soldier killed Mohammad Shreim, 18, who was helping a neighbor to herd sheep in Qalqilyah. Two days later, the army arrested his father and three brothers — for disruptions at the teen's funeral…
(2026-02-28). Landmark Win on Abortion in the EU. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists and representatives of the European Citizens' Initiative "My Voice, My Choice" hold a press conference at Press Club Brussels Europe, presenting their campaign for safe and accessible abortion across the EU, after meeting with the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium, October, 1, 2025. | © 2025 Wiktor Dabkowski/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock…
(2026-02-28). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-02-28). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-28). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-28). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-28). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-28). Yusuf Nsibambi explains move to NRM, 2026 elections, and rule of law. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, walked into the weekly press conference of the Uganda Law Society's Radical New Bar, he did not come as a triumphant politician. He came as a reflective one. Recently defeated in the January presidential and parliamentary elections, and …
(2026-02-28). Tariffs bite, but erratic U.S. trade policies inflict greater damage. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The United States began enforcing a new round of global tariffs Tuesday, imposing a 10 percent levy on most imports to replace broad duties recently struck down by the Supreme Court. The Trump administration has also indicated plans to raise the rate to 15 percent. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled …
(2026-02-28). What the Kenya Pipeline deal means for Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda's participation in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering, shedding light on how the country will protect its strategic interests in the critical fuel import pipeline. The Cabinet on Monday approved the Government of Uganda's participation in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) …
(2026-02-28). Museveni pardons murder convict Muhammad Ssebuufu. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has exercised his powers under the prerogative of mercy to pardon jailed businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu. The pardon was confirmed by Uganda Prison Service spokesperson Frank Baine, who stated in a WhatsApp message that it is contained in the President's Communique dated February 21, 2026. No …
(2026-02-28). Missiles Strike Abu Dhabi After Iran Targets Gulf States, One Killed. moderndiplomacy.eu Several Gulf Arab countries reported being targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Iran's promise to retaliate against the U. S. and Israel. The United Arab Emirates confirmed one fatality in Abu Dhabi but did not provide further details. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, which all host U. S. military forces, stated they intercepted …
(2026-02-28). "Operation Epic Fury" : Major Escalation as US and Israel Strike Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel began a pre-emptive attack on Iran on Saturday, with the United States also launching military actions, heightening tensions in the Middle East and diminishing hopes for a peaceful resolution to Iran's nuclear issues with the West. U. S. military operations are expected to continue for several days, though detailed information on their extent is …
(2026-02-28). The Iranian Missile Threat: Capabilities, Range, and Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Israel began strikes on Iran, initiating a new conflict that President Donald Trump claimed would address security issues for the U. S. and possibly enable Iranians to remove their leaders. In response, Iran fired missiles at Israel, prompting concerns over Iran's missile capabilities. Ballistic missiles, which Iran possesses in significant numbers, …
(2026-02-28). Ghazab Lil Haq and the Price of Safe Havens. moderndiplomacy.eu When in a newscast at the 0345 hours, it is announced that big figures have been killed and there is a list that long of damaged targets that has been destroyed people react in two ways. Still others are relieved since they are sure that there has been some threat that has been dealt with. …
(2026-02-28). Europe Knows It's Under Attack. So Why Won't It Respond? moderndiplomacy.eu In the spring of 2024, Czech and German police arrested suspects in what security officials widely assessed as a Russia-linked network of arson and sabotage spanning at least six EU member states. The operatives were recruited online, paid in cryptocurrency, and tasked with firebombing warehouses and surveilling military logistics. Few had intelligence training. All were …
(2026-02-28). Where Are US Forces Stationed in the Middle East? moderndiplomacy.eu Israel and the United States have launched an attack on Iran, leading to increased military tensions in the Middle East. Significant U. S. military facilities in the region include several key bases. In Bahrain, the U. S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters oversees operations in the Gulf and surrounding seas. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air …
(2026-02-28). Trump urgedIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard to surrender. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has started "major combat operations" in Iran, warning of possible American casualties. The military strikes are intended to destroy Iranian missiles and eliminate its navy, following previous warnings from the U. S. and Israel regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Trump emphasized the seriousness of …
(2026-02-28). Developments Under PAROS: Securing Outer Space. moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past few years, states have increased their use of satellite technology in the military sphere, as it has high strategic value in protecting national security and winning an armed conflict. Threat perceptions vary. However, there are three principal forms to consider. First, hostility between space-based assets. Second, attacks from space on terrestrial targets. …
(2026-02-28). Beijing's Red Line: Can China Defend Iran Without Going to War With America? moderndiplomacy.eu In light of the large-scale attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, China adopted a stance focused on diplomatic condemnation and indirect technical and military support for Iran, while also taking precautionary measures for its citizens. As tensions escalated on February 28, 2026, China pursued a defensive strategy …
(2026-02-28). Russia Blames Trump and Israel for Regional 'Descent into the Abyss'. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia criticized U. S. President Donald Trump and Israel for attacking Iran, claiming it is leading the Middle East into crisis. The U. S. and Israel targeted Iran's leadership to eliminate a security threat and to support Iranians in challenging their government, according to Trump. Russia's foreign ministry warned that these actions could lead to …
(2026-02-28). Israel strikes on Gaza continue, as Iran war breaks out. newarab.com 
Killings and strikes continued in A Palestinian man was shot dead near the Kuwait roundabout south of
(2026-02-28). Khamenei targeted, IRGC commander and defence chief 'killed'. newarab.com 
Th "Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and A journalist on air also mentioned…
(2026-02-28). Israel and US's looming war on Iran finally comes to a head. newarab.com 
Israel and the The strikes, which early Israeli reports said were targeting Iran's leadership, have killed dozens of people, including many children following an attack on a school. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes sought to "neutralise an existential threat from the Ayatollah regime". Netanyahu also appeared to urge defections…
(2026-02-28). Israel, US attack Iran, explosions rock major cities. newarab.com 
Israel announced what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran on Saturday, amid continued mediated talks between Washington and Tehran that were meant to avert a military conflict. | "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country," read a statement from his ministry. | Shortly after, a US official confirmed that American forces had joined in the attacks.
(2026-02-28). What is Iran, Israel, and the US's MENA war arsenal. newarab.com 
The US and Following the initial strikes that hit targets across western Iran, including the capital Tehran,
(2026-02-28). Suspect held after pro-Palestinian graffiti on Churchill statue. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). Gulf states on frontlines of Israel-US war on Iran. newarab.com 
The strikes threaten to widen the conflict to involve at least six countries across the Air defen…
(2026-02-28). The US MENA bases in the crosshairs of Iran's missiles. newarab.com 
Tehran has responded to joint American-Israeli air strikes on Iran by targeting US bases in the Gulf with ballistic missiles, which are vital for Washington's military operations in the region. | The retaliatory strikes follow from earlier Iranian warnings that all US bases in the Many of these bases, however, are housed on Iran's doorstep in the Gulf region, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes on military targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Q…
(2026-02-28). Oil prices set for swings next week amid US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on oil supplies from the Middle East remains unclear. | Scenarios before the latest conflict with Iran foresaw a quick price spike that fades if the attacks didn't affect oil shipping and infrastructure such as Iranian pipelines and its Kharg island terminal. However, there would be a bigger price spike and longer-lasting impact if oil infrastructure or supplies were interrupted, for instance because of disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. | Oil prices have al…
(2026-02-28). Manama buildings hit by attacks in latest escalation: ministry. newarab.com 
Three residential buildings in and around the Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes across the oil-rich Gulf following "Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted. Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites," the m…
(2026-02-28). Academics slam Open University over 'Ancient Palestine' removal. newarab.com 
The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) has accused the Open University (OU) of undermining academic freedom by agreeing to drop the term "ancient Palestine" from its teaching materials under pressure from the pro-Israel lobbying group UK Lawyers for In an
(2026-02-28). Is the timing of US-Israel war on Iran significant to Judaism. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). How are Arab states are responding to US-Israel strikes on Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). Iran: Strait of Hormuz unsafe due to attacks, shut to transit. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the "The IRGC has warned various ships that due to the insecure atmosphere around the strait because of the military aggression by the US and Israel and the responses of Iran, it is not safe to pass through the strait at the moment," the Tasnim…
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief warns more Iranians face execution over protests. newarab.com 
The UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the "I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests," Turk said in a speech to the
(2026-02-28). Airlines suspend Middle East flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran. newarab.com 
Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. | Flight maps showed the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the U.S. military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country. Iran retaliated with a salvo of missiles. | Airlines have cancelled almost 40% of flights to Israel and 6.7% of flights to the broader region on Saturday, according to preliminary Cirium data. | Witnesses told Reuters about…
(2026-02-28). Israel, US launch war on Iran: What we know so far. newarab.com 
Since January, US President
(2026-02-28). Iran, US, Israel leaders' words hint at bloody protracted war. newarab.com 
But beyond the exchange of missiles and drones, the public rhetoric of
(2026-02-28). Iran requests IAEA meeting over 'wrongful acts of aggressors'. newarab.com 
Iran called Saturday for an emergency meeting of the "In light of ongoing
(2026-02-28). Jailed PKK boss says laws needed in Turkey peace process. newarab.com 
The imprisoned leader of a militant The appeal by His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Tur…
(2026-02-28). Death toll from US-Israel massacre in southern Iran rises to 85. newarab.com 
(2026-02-28). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-28). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-28). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-28). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-28). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-28). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-28). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-28). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-28). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-28). Trump: we've begun combat strikes, regime change operations in Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump released a video on
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). Argentina's labor bill vote and tire factory shutdown expose pseudo-left unionism. wsws.org As Argentina's Senate approved fascist President Javier Milei's Labor Modernization bill, pseudo-left unions promoted nationalist appeals to the Peronist bureaucracy, repeating the betrayals that paved the way for the 1976-1983 dictatorship.
(2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.
(2026-02-28). New Zealand: Union pushes through pay cut for 12,300 health workers. wsws.org The two-year agreement follows a similar sellout by the secondary teachers' union, with both deals aimed at imposing the right-wing coalition government's austerity agenda.
(2026-02-28). Hamnet, Hamlet and the demanding effort "to show the very age and body of the time" wsws.org The film is built around the family life of playwright William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 1590s and the death of their 11-year-old son.
(2026-02-28). Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being "dropped off" miles from home by CBP agents. wsws.org Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.
(2026-02-28). Australian housing crisis: Unaffordability at record levels. wsws.org The Labor government's expanded "first home buyer" schemes have not provided relief for workers and young people but rather have inflated prices and further enriched banks, developers, and existing property owners.
(2026-02-28). Trump blacklists Anthropic, orders all federal agencies to cease use of AI firm's technology. wsws.org Trump's blacklisting of Anthropic and CEO Dario Amodei's response expose the real character of the dispute: not a conflict between ethics and militarism, but between two factions of the ruling class over the terms of AI's integration into the US war machine.
(2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.
(2026-02-28). FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho's home. wsws.org While the DOJ has cited possible corruption, it is likely that Carvalho was targeted for his criticisms of ICE raids targeting immigrant children.
(2026-02-28). Teachers face illegal reprisals over support for student walkouts against ICE. wsws.org Across the US, teachers and students who join or support anti‚ÄëICE walkouts are being investigated, disciplined and even criminally threatened.
(2026-02-28). Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts. wsws.org "The era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," according to WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo.
(2026-02-28). Mamdani embraces Trump: Collaboration with fascism from the DSA mayor. wsws.org Mamdani stood side-by-side with the would-be dictator who has the blood of thousands on his hands, and may soon have the blood of millions, as his war fleet assembles off the coast of Iran.
(2026-02-28). Newly-elected far-right Japanese government prepares war measures. wsws.org Plans for war against China coincide with plans for the suppression of political opposition and democratic rights within Japan.