(2026-02-25). While monkey Punch goes viral, Orphans in Gaza suffer in silence. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – The story of baby monkey Punch has broken the hearts of millions worldwide after he was abandoned by his mother, leaving him alone with his plushie surrounding Japan's zoo. However, what about thousands of Palestinian children who were orphaned in the 2-year war with Israel?According to data shared by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics in April 2025, more than 39,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned by Israel's war on the Gaza Strip."Some 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents after 534 days of the Israeli genocide," the data also showed."Selective empathy is a disgrace,…
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-25). Sunday 3/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: Ethnic Cleansing of the West Bank: It's Even Worse than You Think. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2026…
(2026-02-25). Trump makes fun of Chinese military tech in State of the Union speech — as it happened. scmp.com This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. | US President Donald Trump delivered the traditional State of the Union address to a divided Congress, reviewing his first year in office and outlining priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
reuters.com (2026-02-25). Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank village, say residentsIsraeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Susiya on Tuesday night, residents said, in the latest incident of settler violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. | Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were Israeli settlers, approaching the village near the city of Hebron, and later burning vehicles and Palestinian property.
(2026-02-25). Trump Uses State of the Union Address to Falsely Declare Economy Is "Roaring" truthout.org President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union speech since returning to the White House for a second term, largely ignoring the real economic conditions of the American people. Trump declared economic success, claiming "the interests of hardworking American citizens are always our first and ultimate concern." "The roaring economy is roaring like never before," Trump said. |
(2026-02-25). Trump repeats claim of averting India-Pak nuclear war, says 35 million lives were at risk. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again asserted that he had prevented multiple global conflicts, including what he described as a potential "nuclear war" between India and Pakistan. Repeating a claim he has made earlier, Trump said he had stepped in at a critical moment to avert a large-scale disaster in South Asia.Speaking during his first State of the Union address of his second term, Donald Trump said he had ended eight wars in his first 10 months back in the Oval Office. Referring to tensions between India and Pakistan, he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had told…
(2026-02-25). Democracy Now! 2026-02-25 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "Black People Aren't Apes": Democrats Protest Trump's State of the Union; Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability; Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, "Endless Wars" & More; Jailed for "Standing Up": DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address; "Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning": Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump's Speech | Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "B…
(2026-02-25). State Of The Union 2026: This Man Be Lying Edition. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Hello, everyone, my name is Stephen A. Crockett Jr., and I've been covering politics for the better part of the 20th century. I like long walks and kittens (not full-grown cats), and I see myself as a modern-day— | Managing Editor Monique Judge—Stephen, this isn't your Tinder profile. Please keep the intro related to the State of the Union. | Stephen—Yes, the State of the Union, or as I like to call it Republican PornHub. Seriously, the amount of adulation and
(2026-02-25). Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC US on, February 25, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of…
(2026-02-25). Iran dismisses 'big lies' after Trump lays out case for possible attack. scmp.com US President Donald Trump briefly laid out ‚Å his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. | Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the US into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.
(2026-02-25). 'Black People Are Not Apes' Is Not A Political Strategy. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | "Black People Are Not Apes." | That sentence should not be necessary in 2026. During Black History Month. It should not need to be printed, displayed, or defended inside the United States Capitol. And yet, there it was, elevated as a form of protest during last night's State of the Union. | But the harder truth is that the real humiliation wasn't the existence of the sign. It was that this is what the Democratic Party's opposition looks like right now. | A sign. | A sentence. | A placard held at chest level while power walks past it unmoved. | That is not resistance. | While exec…
(2026-02-25). Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union. geo.tv 
US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. — ReutersTrump mostly sticks to script, avoids typical…
(2026-02-25). Iran willing to take 'any steps' to reach N-deal. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomatic engagement between Iran and United States is set to resume as both sides prepare for indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday (tomorrow), even as military posturing and political rhetoric continue to heighten regional uncertainty. | Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran is ready to take "any necessary steps" to reach a nuclear agreement with Washington. Speaking through state media, he stressed that Iran would enter negotiations with "complete honesty and good faith" and aims to secure a deal as quickly as possible. | The talks are expected to involve US envoys Steve Witkoff a…
(2026-02-25). Iranians on edge as Trump's US 'armada' closes in: 'a war will start'. scmp.com As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks with the US in Geneva this week — negotiations that many see as a last chance for their ruling theocracy to strike a deal with US President Donald Trump. | Some say the situation feels hopeless. Battered by decades of sanctions, heightened by Trump's 2018 decision to withdraw from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, Iranians also just suffered…
(2026-02-25). Chomsky's legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files. scmp.com It has been a sad time for the legions of fans of Noam Chomsky, having to see their hero in a photo hobnobbing with the late paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein inside the latter's private jet. | The picture and their email exchanges were part of millions of pages released by the US Justice Department from its so-called Epstein files. So far, the most high-profile fallouts have been, understandably, the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, the public disgrace of British Labour Party…
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, says foundation. geo.tv 
Bill Gates at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 2026. — ReutersGates met employees and answered questions on several issues.Tech billionaire says he was not involved with Epstein's victims.Gates acknowledges affairs with two Russian women.
(2026-02-25). Norway's former prime minister in hospital following Epstein files disclosures. scmp.com Norway's former prime minister Thorbjà∏rn Jagland has been admitted to hospital due to the stress caused by the Epstein scandal, the NTB news agency and others cited his lawyer as saying on Tuesday. | Jagland is one of the most prominent figures to have been implicated by the release of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Norwegian authorities are investigating allegations of serious corruption.
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates says he had affairs with 2 Russian women, denies ties to Epstein's victims. scmp.com Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes. | The Microsoft co-founder is among the prominent names appearing in documents released by the US Justice Department that revealed close friendships, illicit financial dealings and private photos with convicted sex offender Epstein.
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News 2.23.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. afgj.org 
NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global Convoy Last week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured in from across the world…
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News, 2.24.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela & ALBA News, 2.24.2026: NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global ConvoyLast week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured …
(2026-02-25). At the UN, Venezuelan FM denounces "systematic campaign" against the country and demands the release of Maduro and First Lady. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil called for an end to unilateral coercive measures in his address at the UN in Geneva…
(2026-02-25). Three dead in US strike on boat in Caribbean. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-25). Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees. anabaptistworld.org A group of religious organizations and faith leaders in Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency is violating their religious freedom by denying them access to immigrant detainees at a local federal building.
(2026-02-25). Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable. portside.org Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable |
(2026-02-25). Milwaukee, March 12, 2026: Community Appreciation Iftar. wibailoutpeople.org 
@milwaukee4palestine | @ummamke…
(2026-02-25). 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana. sanews.gov.za 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana | The country's financial future was on the agenda on Wednesday when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament. ⚪ Godongwana noted that this year's Budget Speech comes at a critical juncture for the public purse. ⚪ "We have reached an important turning point in the management of our public finances. Five years ago, the outlook was stark. State Capture had hollowed out critical institutions and weakened state owned entities. South Africa had been downgraded to junk status by the last of the three major credit rating agencies…
(2026-02-25). The Mamdani Peace Dividend? counterpunch.org 
On March 5, 1770, a crowd of Boston colonists gathered to protest British soldiers quartered among them, taxing them without parliamentary representation, occupying their city like a conquered territory. When the redcoats fired, the first man to fall was Crispus Attucks—a sailor of African and Wampanoag descent, possibly an escaped slave, certainly a man for
(2026-02-25). Accelerating American (and Planetary) Decline. counterpunch.org 
Some tales can cross cultures, continents, and even centuries to arrive in our own era with their timeless truths pretty much intact. That's particularly so for the immortal story of "an appointment in Samarra." It first appeared in the fifth century in the Babylonian Talmud, that ancient repository of Jewish rabbinical wisdom. Then it crossed over into Islamic literature
(2026-02-25). Amnesty condemns convictions of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha. tribune.com.pk 
Amnesty International's South Asia chapter has condemned the convictions of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, calling them part of a "systematic campaign of harassment" against rights defenders in Pakistan. | Pakistan: Human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have been behind bars for one month now, simply for exercising their right to freedom of expression. They were sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act on 24 January… pic.twitter.com/BssnLSbNm2 | — Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Off…
(2026-02-25). Ukraine marks four years of war. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine on Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the war with Russia, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. | The anniversary saw the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in Kyiv to mark the occasion. Both said they would take part in a "commemoration ceremony" and visit the site of a Ukrainian energy facility damaged by Russian strikes before attending a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. | They are also due to take part in a vid…
(2026-02-25). Indian restaurant in London shuts after 16 years of operations, alleges 'online harassment, attacks by Pakistanis'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After 16 years of welcoming diners, an Indian-origin restaurant owners has announced closure of the eatery due to a combination of factors, including repeated "disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis." | Harman Singh Kapoor, the owner of 'Rangrez' in Hammersmith, London, said he will be shutting operations of the Indian restaurant from next month. | While listing several factors behind the closure, he said the major contributers "rising costs, ongoing online harassment, repeated disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis, and a lack of proper support from the Met (Metropolitan) Police." | Now it's time…
(2026-02-25). A call for international solidarity, from Costa Rica. indybay.org Costa Rica is in the midst of a fascist takeover…
(2026-02-25). Tell Congress: Do Not Overturn Local Pesticide Laws. indybay.org Urgent action is needed to help stop the spread of toxic pesticides.
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/25: NorCal Recycling Association to host 30th Annual Recycling Update at San Francisco State. indybay.org San Francisco State University, McKenna Theater, | 1756 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-25). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-25). Bwindi Census Confirms 426 Chimpanzees, Opens New Chapter in Uganda's Great Ape Conservation. plusnews.ug 
A census has confirmed the presence of 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park following the first-ever dedicated chimpanzee census in the forest, a milestone conservation exercise that officials say will reshape management of the globally renowned park. The census, conducted by the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) …
(2026-02-25). UN marks 4 years of Ukraine war as Russia rejects ceasefire, vows to fight on. hindustantimes.com U.N. General Assembly members marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by demanding an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire, as Ukraine warned Moscow's ongoing "imperial" war violates core UN Charter principles and shows no real intent to stop its aggression. Russia rejected the UN General Assembly resolution, calling it one‚Äësided, "anti‚ÄëRussian," and a political tool of the West that ignores what Moscow describes as the "real causes" of the conflict and Ukraine's alleged violations in Donbas. Russian representatives argued the text was detached from…
(2026-02-25). How Union Members Pay It Forward. counterpunch.org 
Anna Bueker went to work at the BFGoodrich plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in her early 20s and began building a good life with the wages and benefits provided by her United Steelworkers (USW) contract. But over the next several years, as she navigated divorce and life as a single mom, that contract took on
(2026-02-25). Mexico sends second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Amid a context characterized by the tightening of the economic embargo imposed by the United States, the Mexican government sent a new shipment of 1,193 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba on Tuesday. | The Mexican Navy ships Papaloapan and Huasteco set sail from the port of Veracruz on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This action was carried out following instructions from Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. | The ARM Papaloapan, the statement added, is carrying 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, which are essential food items; meanwhile, the ARM Huasteco is transporting 92 tons of b…
(2026-02-25). OpenAI faces questions over safety protocols. tribune.com.pk 1726054615-0/OpenAI-(2)1726054615-0.png)
Canada has summoned senior leadership from OpenAI to Ottawa to explain the company's decision not to report suspicious online activity by an individual who later killed eight people this month. | OpenAI has confirmed that in June 2025 its abuse-detection efforts identified a ChatGPT account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old transgender woman who murdered her mother, brother, and six people at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10. | The company told AFP that the account was identified through an investigative process that looks for usage related to violent activity. The accou…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: International Day of Action: Stop the Wars Abroad and the War at Home with a General Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-25). Putin warns of Black Sea pipeline plot as Kyiv, Moscow trade terror claims. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine accuses Moscow of fresh terror plots, Vladimir Putin has fired back with explosive counterclaims. Speaking in Moscow, the Russian president alleged that Western nations and Ukraine are eyeing sabotage of undersea gas pipelines like TurkStream and Blue Stream — even hinting at a potential "nuclear component." He also blamed Ukrainian intelligence and "foreign curators" for a surge in drone and rocket attacks inside Russia. With accusations flying on both sides, fears of escalation are deepening.
(2026-02-25). Stop the Sweeps! Follow the Money. indybay.org More Meetings Slated to Demand Survival Services & Sane Treatment for Folks Outside…
(2026-02-25). Zelensky touts EU loan, warns Hungary's veto tests unity on Ukraine aid | Orban. hindustantimes.com EU leaders mark four years of war in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky insists a hard‚Äëfought ‚Ǩ90 billion EU loan will still reach Kyiv by spring despite Hungary's veto, praising most allies for unity while warning that even a "small country like Hungary" can block critical aid and stressing that a wider Coalition of the Willing now includes 36 nations backing Ukraine's fight for Europe's security. Watch for details…
(2026-02-25). Tariff Refunds: Honest Policy Would Be Smart Politics. counterpunch.org 
On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled part of US president Donald Trump's crazy-quilt tariff scheme illegal in its particulars. Specifically, SCOTUS noticed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not provide the authorization Trump claims for imposing tariffs as he pleases, in the amounts he pleases, on products from whatever country he
(2026-02-25). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-25). R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme. sanews.gov.za R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme | National Treasury's Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme has identified some R12 billion in wasteful and ineffective programs within government. ⚪ This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. ⚪ "[In] the Budget last May, we promised that spending priorities would not be funded through tax increases if this could be avoided. We have kept that promise, through our commitment to finding savings from unproductive expenditure, closing leakages, and rooting out inefficiencies…
(2026-02-25). 'Only 4-5 days…': US Army's weak links exposed by Trump's closest ally before Iran war. hindustantimes.com As U.S. carriers and bombers mass near Iran, a new assessment circulating among Israeli and American officials raises a stark question: how long could Washington actually sustain an intensive strike campaign? According to reports, the window for high-tempo operations may last only four to five days before shifting to lower-intensity raids. Even with the USS Gerald R. Ford in theater, capacity limits and political risks loom large. With deadlines ticking and nuclear red lines hardening, is Tehran's "survive and outlast" strategy quietly gaining ground?>
(2026-02-25). IHC chief justice walks out as CM Afridi attempts to speak in open court. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday attempted to speak at the rostrum of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar's court, but the chief justice left for his chamber without hearing him. | Speaking to the media outside the court, Afridi said that since a meeting with Dogar had not been possible through other channels, he had attempted to address him in open court. He approached the rostrum and greeted the chief justice, but his greeting was not returned. After waiting for an hour and fifteen minutes, the chief minister said he was not given so much as a response. | Afridi said…
(2026-02-25). Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, 'backing down' to Trump's tariff threats. scmp.com Canada's aviation regulator certified the remaining Gulfstream private jet models that US President Donald Trump asked it to approve, a move which let the White House claim a win in its trade dispute with Canada. | The certifications of Gulfstream's GVIII-700 and GVIII-800 models, the largest business aircraft made by the unit of General Dynamics, were issued on Monday by Transport Canada.
(2026-02-25). Madrassa teacher accused of sexually abusing 12-year-old boy in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
An incident of alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy in a madrassa at the hands of a seminary teacher, Ibrahim Yaseen, was reported in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. | The First Information Report (FIR), reported in the jurisdiction of Gujar Khan Police Station, states that the 12-year-old boy was studying at a madrassa in his village at the village mosque, a double-story building. | After completing his duty of calling the prayer (azaan), the boy was sitting in the designated area when the accused Ibrahim Yaseen allegedly seized him. The suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the boy and recorded a video of the a…
(2026-02-25). 'Pay or he dies,' families told as more Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing. tribune.com.pk 
Weeks after Hamdy Ibrahim left his village in Egypt's Nile Delta, hoping to reach Europe, his brother's phone rang with a chilling message from Libya: pay now or the boy would die. | A smuggler was on the line, demanding 190,000 pounds ($4,000) to secure the 18-year-old's place on a boat, part of a rising exodus that last year made Egyptians the top African and second-largest global group of irregular migrants to Europe. | "I told him we couldn't afford it," his brother Youssef told AFP from Kafr Abdallah Aziza in Sharqiya, an hour's drive from Cairo. | "But he warned: 'Handle it as the other families do. Othe…
(2026-02-25). Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files. scheerpost.com CIA floor seal. user: Duffman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Tim Golden / The Trump administration is loosening restrictions on the sharing of law enforcement…
(2026-02-25). Judaism as an Occupied Territory. juancole.com (
(2026-02-25). Reforms introduced to improve local government. sanews.gov.za Reforms introduced to improve local government | Government has announced strengthened measures to improve the operations and financial management of local and provincial government, marking a shift to structural intervention from oversight. | "At the municipal level, this shift involves changes to legislation, governance arrangements, and technological intervention. In provinces, the government is enforcing strict headcount controls and compensation discipline," according to the 2026 Budget Review by National Treasury. | Local government is the sphere where communities experience the state most directly, but man…
(2026-02-25). Wisconsin Abortion Fund(Raiser) March 8, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-25). Uganda Gets First Batch of HIV-Prevention Drug Lenacapavir. plusnews.ug 
An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lenacapivir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for use in the country by the National Drug Authority (NDA) in …
(2026-02-25). Canada vows to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Canada said on Monday, February 23, that it intends to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. This comes as the United States continues to enforce its illegal intensified blockade on the Caribbean island, choking off oil and other essential supplies. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said: "We are preparing a plan to assist. We are ‚Äånot …
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forever Peace Now" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_75ec… ⚪ Rghg#/…
(2026-02-25). US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran. geo.tv 
Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023. — Reuters
(2026-02-25). Government Secures USD 162 Million Loan to Upgrade Makerere University. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University is poised for a major transformation as longstanding challenges of outdated and dilapidated infrastructure give way to ambitious modernization efforts. For years, the university has grappled with aging buildings, overcrowded facilities, insufficient modern laboratories, and inadequate spaces to support its growing student population and evolving academic demands. These issues have persisted despite incremental …
(2026-02-25). FIFA World Cup: Mexico Rules out Risks for Visitors. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed risks for those visiting Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, during the World Cup, following acts of violence committed by organized crime. | "All guarantees are in place. No risk whatsoever (for visitors)," he asserted in response to a question about what guarantees exist for holding the World Cup in this city, following the events surrounding the death of Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. | The Army carried out an operation on Sunday in Tapalpa, in the western state of Jalisco, to capture "El Mencho," w…
(2026-02-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). US In Full Panic As Iran Readies 'Mosquito Fleet', Trump Rushes Leavitt To Spin Diplomacy 'Lies'. hindustantimes.com As Iran stages fresh missile and drone drills along its southern coast, the White House is pushing back against mounting speculation of imminent U.S. strikes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump's "first option is always diplomacy," but stressed he is prepared to use "lethal force" if necessary. Her remarks come amid viral footage of Iran's so-called "mosquito fleet" and claims of a tightening missile net aimed at U.S. carriers.
(2026-02-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). Workers owed 100% of tariff refunds. workers.org The Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Feb. 20 invalidated most of President Donald Trump's exorbitant tariffs levied since April 2025 that were used to bully countries into agreeing to a multitude of Trump's demands. In a 6-3 vote — a rare ruling against Trump — SCOTUS determined . . . |
(2026-02-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). A warming planet makes nor'easters other storms more intense: Climate scientist Michael Mann. nationofchange.org With its defunding of scientific infrastructure across the country, "the Trump administration is truly putting Americans in harm's way."
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu proposes new regional alliance to counter Islamic blocs. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled plans for a new strategic alliance aimed at countering what he described as "radical" Shia and Sunni blocs in the Middle East, signaling a potential realignment in regional diplomacy.Speaking at a cabinet meeting ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Netanyahu proposed forming a "hexagon" partnership that would include India, Greece, Cyprus, select Arab states, widely understood to include the United Arab Emirates, as well as African partners such as Ethiopia and other Asian countries.Netanyahu said the proposed framework wo…
(2026-02-25). As the Status Quo Shatters, Afrofuturists' Visions Offer a Way Forward. truthout.org Years ago, I stood at the Black Fist statue, and felt the heaviness of George Floyd's death. I also felt hope from the protests in his name. The corner of 38th St. and Chicago Ave. in Minneapolis was liberated by the people into an art-filled, open space. The joy was electric. Maybe, I thought, maybe this is a glimpse of a Black future. Now, nearly six years after Floyd's murder… |
(2026-02-25). UN Resolution on Ukraine Approved Despite US Push to Water It Down. passblue.com 
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for "a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine on Tuesday while rejecting a last-minute proposal from the United States to delete two crucial paragraphs from the draft text that included references to Ukraine's "sovereignty" and "territorial integrity." The Assembly met to mark the fourth year of …
(2026-02-25). Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw. tribune.com.pk 
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on Tuesday, winning their play-off round tie 2-0 on aggregate. | Leverkusen were below their best but did just enough to qualify after last week's comfortable first-leg win in Greece. | It was the first time Leverkusen made it through a two-legged Champions League knockout tie since they reached the final in 2002, when they lost 2-1 to Real Madrid. | The 2024 German double winners will face either Premier League leaders Arsenal or German champions Bayern Munich, who eliminated Leverkusen at the last…
(2026-02-25). Is the Deep State Really That Fearful of Multipolarity? Part 3. fairobserver.com In Part 2, my conversation with Claude focused on the question of what it means to characterize today's geopolitical dynamics as a moment of historical transition. If it truly is a transition, we need to consider what to call the emerging world order. The title of Mohan's Foreign Affairs article, "The Multipolar Delusion," conveyed the…
(2026-02-25). The Warm Illusion of Winter Prices — Signal or Mirage? fairobserver.com 
Every January, inflation seems to wake up before the rest of the economy. Recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) suggests that prices are heating up again, markets are twitching and analysts are searching for culprits — from tariffs to corporate pricing power. But sometimes the drama says more about the calendar than about…
(2026-02-25). DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President. portside.org DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President |
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018. — ReutersModi was first Indian PM to visit Israel in 2017.Indian PM expected to address…
(2026-02-25). Iran rejects US claims on missile programme as 'big lies'. geo.tv 
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. — Reuters Foreign ministry spox responds to claims on missile programme.Baqaei doesn't specify which claims he was referring to in X post.Trump says Iran would never be allowed to…
(2026-02-25). The Washington Post's Owner Really Doesn't Want You to Know His Effective Tax Rate. counterpunch.org 
The Washington Post has, over the past few months, run at least five editorials or opinion pieces railing against federal or state tax increases. Here's what the folks at…
(2026-02-25). Iran and Ukraine: Narrow World. counterpunch.org 
If you think about it, the world's not that wide. It only feels that way on maps. It gets pretty narrow at key pressure points like the thin ribbon of water called the Strait of Hormuz. The global economy likes to think it "breathes" through this over-tight passage. But listen carefully and you can hear
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/4: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-02-25). US airpower surge near Iran: Sat-proof buildup, pizza ploys, and war warning. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and open-source trackers have spotlighted a surge in U.S. air power across West Asia amid escalating tensions with Iran. Reports suggest expanded deployments at bases including Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, even as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about using pizza orders to mislead online trackers monitoring activity near the The Pentagon. With Donald Trump weighing options and military advisers warning of a prolonged regional war, the optics of buildup and brinkmanship are intensifying.
(2026-02-25). No more visa stickers: UK rolls out eVisa system for Indian citizens. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United Kingdom has rolled out a fully digital travel authorisation system, introducing key changes to visa procedures for Indian travellers. Under the updated framework, Indian nationals will now receive an electronic visa (eVisa), replacing the traditional visa sticker placed in passports.The move is part of the UK government's broader transition toward a paperless immigration system. Physical documents such as visa vignette stickers, entry stamps and Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are being phased out and integrated into the online system managed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).While a…
(2026-02-25). Five police personnel among 11 killed in suicide attacks in Pakistan's Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan's security forces were hit by a fresh surge of violence on Tuesday, as two separate terror attacks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) claimed at least 11 lives. Among those killed were senior security officials and civilians, highlighting a sharp rise in regional unrest. | The militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam took responsibility for one of the attacks. Earlier the same day, another deadly assault targeted a police vehicle in the Kohat area of northwestern KP. Militants ambushed a routine patrol van, opened fire on the officers, and later set the vehicle ablaze, signaling a significant sh…
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). The Rise And Fail Of The Griftocrats. counterpunch.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if
(2026-02-25). No Bro This War Will Be Completely Different, Bro. thealtworld.com No bro this US war in the middle east will be completely different, bro. See, this time the regime we're trying to get rid of is REALLY BAD! | No no, this is nothing like all those other times. This time military interventionism to topple an oil-rich government in west Asia will lead to peace and democracy. Our soldiers will be greeted as liberators! | You don't understand, bro. This time the government and the media are telling us the truth! This time the regime really IS committing mass atrocities and they really ARE trying to build weapons of mass destruction. | Why are you acting so skeptical? If it turns out…
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 jet crash kills pilot: state media. geo.tv 
An F-16 combat jet aircraft of the Türkiye airforce takes off at the Air Defender Exercise 2023 at the military airport of Jagel, northern Germany, June 9, 2023. — ReutersISTANBUL: A Turkish fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff early Wednesday, killing the pilot, state media…
(2026-02-25). Abim Appeals For Inclusion Among Districts to Benefit from Restocking Program. plusnews.ug 
Authorities of Abim District have appealed to the government to officially include the district among those benefiting from the Cattle Restocking Program. The appeal follows Yoweri Museveni's pledge at a rally on November 20th, 2025, to have Abim included in the program after calls from local leaders. A letter signed by Chief Administrative Officer Charles Omugetum …
(2026-02-25). Suicide bombing kills police officer in Moscow. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- A suicide bombing targeted a traffic police patrol vehicle near Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow shortly after midnight on Tuesday, killing one officer and injuring two others, Russian authorities said.The explosion also killed the suspected attacker, identified by Russia's Investigative Committee as a 22-year-old man from the Udmurt Republic. Investigators said he had traveled by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow on February 22, and authorities are retracing his movements in the days leading up to the blast.The officer killed was 34-year-old Police Lieutenant Denis Bratuschenko, a senior traffic…
(2026-02-25). W.E.B. Du Bois and Civil Society. counterpunch.org 
Sociologist and writer, W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) became nationally known after 1905's Niagara Movement. He helped form the NAACP in 1909 and the Pan-African Congress during World War I and focused on peacemaking and decolonization. In 1910, Du Bois served as the editor of The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, the "oldest black-oriented
(2026-02-25). Supreme Court will hear Exxon's effort to crush climate lawsuits. nationofchange.org Justice Samuel Alito did not recuse himself from considering the petition, despite significant financial conflicts of interest in implicated cases.
(2026-02-25). Year 4: Why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion. strategic-culture.su By JOE LAURIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a moment of candor in March 2022, Joe Biden revealed why the U.S. needed the Rus…
(2026-02-25). Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says. tribune.com.pk 
Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic has no intention of easing its usage restrictions for military purposes, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, adding that talks continue after a meeting to discuss its future with the Pentagon. | The meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to hash out a months-long dispute. The AI start-up has refused to remove safeguards that would prevent its technology from being used to target weapons autonomously and conduct US domestic surveillance. | Pentagon officials have argued that the government should only be…
(2026-02-25). Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios—and the research backs them up. nationofchange.org What are the key concerns in the nursing contract negotiations at Magee?>
(2026-02-25). This is a bomb, a dirty bomb! strategic-culture.su The European leadership is a clear, obvious, and unequivocal concrete threat to global security. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-02-25). System Failures Blamed for UGX 52 Billion Local Revenue Shortfall. plusnews.ug 
Local Governments have blamed taxpayers' resistance and persistent system failures for undermining revenue collection, following the Auditor General's revelation of a Shillings 52 billion shortfall. District leaders say delays in fixing weaknesses in the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) have created loopholes that some staff exploit, worsening revenue leakages. Sam Kigula, the LCV Chairman of …
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu breaks protocol again for PM Modi, warm hugs & private chat straight off the aircraft. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel to a warm reception from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport, showcasing the visible camaraderie between the two leaders. With India's national anthem marking the ceremonial welcome, the visit is both symbolic and strategic. Modi is scheduled to address the Knesset plenum, underlining the diplomatic weight of the trip. Beyond the optics, closed-door talks are expected to centre on counter-terror cooperation, defence procurement and joint production, cybersecurity, AI, and next-generation technology partnerships — reinforcing the expanding In…
(2026-02-25). World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' – Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands. | Brook reached his maiden T20 international hundred off 50 balls, with four sixes and 10 fours, as England went past their 165-run target with five balls to spare to win by two wickets. | Afridi jolted the England top order with a burst of three wickets before Brook played the ultimate captain's innings to steer his side home. | "In my opinion this will be the best innings of his life," Afrid…
(2026-02-25). Cuba begins celebrations for 50 years of People's Power with public hearing. radiohc.cu The National Assembly of Cuba inaugurated the program of activities for the 50th anniversary of the People's Power system on the Caribbean island this Tuesday, February 24th, with a Parliamentary Public Hearing. | The event, held in Havana, was attended by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, marking the start of a commemoration that will extend throughout the country during the centennial year of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | During the meeting, convened by the Commission for Attention to Local Organs, a historical overvie…
(2026-02-25). Trump admin disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Fidel Castro and Jesse Jackson . . . |
(2026-02-25). A Cold Case Heats Up: The Townhouse Explosion 56 Years Later. counterpunch.org Of all the events that unfolded in the first half of the 1970s, none has haunted me more than the blast in an apartment building in Manhattan that claimed the lives of three members of Weatherman and their fledgling underground organization. All that past came back to me the other day when a journalism student
(2026-02-25). UEDCL Disconnects Power Lines in Kapchorwa Over Illegal Connections. plusnews.ug 
Several communities in Kapchorwa District have been left without electricity after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) disconnected power lines, citing illegal connections. Some of the residents had alleged that UECDL workers had vandalized the lines, but the electricity distributor denies the claim. The affected areas include parts of East Division and Kaptanya Sub-County, …
(2026-02-25). Bohemian Grove, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist Class. indybay.org The Bohemian Club, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist class is the focus of this piece…
(2026-02-25). Mother Kills Daughter, Attempts Suicide After Domestic Dispute. plusnews.ug 
A 24-year-old mother has been arrested for stabbing to death her biological daughter in Natete over unresolved domestic disputes with her husband. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, has identified the suspect as Aine Shivan, a resident of Lusaze zone in Rubaga Division, Kampala, who stabbed her 3-year-old daughter, Neila Ayongeirwe, to death …
(2026-02-25). PTI moves Supreme Court to shift Imran Khan to Al-Shifa Hospital in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Senior members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking the transfer of the party's founder, former prime minister Imran Khan, to Al-Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment. | The petition was filed by PTI lawyer Latif Khosa in the Toshakhana criminal case under Rule 35(6) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, following a health assessment report prepared by barrister Salman Safdar at the court's direction. | It requested that Imran be immediately shifted to Shifa International Hospital for specialised treatment of his eye condition by a retina sp…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Make Billionaires PAY!!! indybay.org Valley Fair Mall• 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | meet up on the corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St…
(2026-02-25). Kasese District Steps Up Disaster Preparedness Measures. plusnews.ug 
Kasese District authorities have intensified disaster preparedness efforts ahead of the March/April/May months that have been previously associated with heavy rains, floods, and mudslides. In the past years, major rivers such as Nyamwamba have burst their banks between March and May, causing severe flooding in Kasese Municipality and Karusandara Sub-county, while mudslides devastated mountainous …
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Trump Threatens War on Iran- Revolution Books Screens film COUP 53. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-25). Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth. sanews.gov.za Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth | South Africa's economic growth outlook is "steadily improving", with growth projected to reach some 1.6% in 2026, following growth of 1.4% in 2025. | This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "We project real economic growth of 1.6% in 2026, an improvement from the 1.4% estimated in 2025. | "This improvement reflects the continued strengthening of economic performance from the second half of 2025. Over the medium term, growth is expected to average 1.8%, reaching 2% by 2028,…
(2026-02-25). Who is Ali Shamkhani, the face of Iran's wartime resistance? scmp.com Ali Shamkhani, who taunted Israel after ‚Å being pulled alive from the rubble of his Tehran home ‚Å following a strike in June 2025, has survived at the centre of Iranian policymaking during ‚Å its most testing military confrontations and diplomatic endeavours. | The 70-year-old former Revolutionary Guard commander is a trusted adviser to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a high-stakes stand-off with the US that could determine whether the Islamic Republic, born from revolution in 1979, survives…
(2026-02-25). Gold hits $5,185 an ounce as local prices surge. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets on Wednesday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $13 to reach $5,185. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,300 to Rs541,262, while the price of 10 grams of gold climbed by Rs1,114 to Rs464,044. | Silver prices also recorded an upward trend. The price of silver per tola rose by Rs268 to Rs9,554, while the rate for 10 grams increased by Rs230 to Rs8,191. | Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,190.99 per ounce, as of 0841 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery were up 0.7% at $…
(2026-02-25). Proposed VAT increase officially withdrawn. sanews.gov.za Proposed VAT increase officially withdrawn | Government has officially withdrawn the R20 billion tax increase for Value Added Tax (VAT) that was previously penciled in for the 2026 Budget, to provide inflationary relief to taxpayers. ⚪ Tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana explained that the withdrawal was due to the tax system demonstrating resilience despite slow economic growth. ⚪ "For 2025/26, the gross tax revenue is revised up by R21.3 billion compared to the estimate in the 2025 Budget. Higher-than-expected net VAT, corporate income tax, and dividends ta…
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt Completes the Feat against Inter in the Champions League Play-offs. radiohc.cu Havana, February 24 (RHC) — Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt today completed the feat of qualifying for the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, after beating Italian Inter 2-1 in the second leg of the play-offs. | Goals from Jens Petter Hauge in the 58th minute and Hakon Evjen in the 72nd stunned the Nerazzurri fans gathered at San Siro and put the visitors on course for a clash with either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round. | Alessandro Bastoni scored a consolation goal for the Italians in the 76th minute, after a shot confirmed by goal-line technology. | The Norwegian side se…
(2026-02-25). 2026 Midterms Set To Be Least Competitive Due To Redistricting. newsone.com 
(2026-02-25). Even the Shareholders are side-eyeing Starbucks Keep Organizing! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks leadership has a problem. And it's not just baristas saying it. Turns out, union busting and stonewalling a fair contract isn't just wrong… It's bad for business. Long-term shareholders, including NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Trillium ESG Global Equity Mutual Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, and the Shareholder Association for …
(2026-02-25). Trump's tariff move risks prolonged economic chaos. nationofchange.org The United States remains an economy governed by decree and challenged by decree—a superpower struggling to define who is in charge of its checkbook.
(2026-02-25). Widening the 'We': Meeting the Crisis of Common Sense. counterpunch.org 
What do we mean, in a social and political sense, by "we"? Generally, we're referring to our shared identity as a community: the collective understanding that enables us to discuss, deliberate, and arrive at decisions on matters that affect all of us. But "we" does not automatically include everyone. It refers to those of us
(2026-02-25). Diana's Ghost Haunts Britain's Royals. fairobserver.com She wasn't there, but her presence was undeniable. The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor debacle has erupted in a way that would have been unthinkable without Diana, Princess of Wales: Her willingness to induce the world's media into her confidence and share her life changed both the way royals treated the media and the media's methods of covering…
(2026-02-25). Kasese Opposition Calls on Museveni to Respect Freedom of Worship. plusnews.ug 
Opposition members in Kasese District, particularly those affiliated with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), have called on President Yoweri Museveni to respect freedom of worship. Their appeal follows allegations that the President influenced…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-25). Sunday 3/8: Sacramento: International Women's Day 2026 – Protest Against Fascism & Misogyny. indybay.org California State Capitol Building – front steps | 1315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA, 95814 | This is a peaceful protest…
(2026-02-25). Trump government disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Jesse Jackson and Fidel Castro . . . |
(2026-02-25). PSX falls over 1,600 points as selling pressure grips key sectors. tribune.com.pk 
Low market optimism, coupled with rollover headwinds, kept investors on the defensive, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) logged its third consecutive decline this week on Wednesday amid heavy selling pressure. | Trading began on a tentative note, with the index briefly climbing to an intra-day high of 168,191.65. However, the early recovery proved fragile. As the session progressed, persistent selling resurfaced, keeping the market confined within a narrow range through late morning. | Pressure intensified around midday as investors trimmed positions amid rollover-related adjustments. The index subsequently…
(2026-02-25). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-25). Magyezi Announces LC1, LC2 Elections for March—April 2026. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced that elections for Village (LC1) and Parish (LC2) administrative units will take place between March and April 2026. Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday, Minister Magyezi emphasized that these elections are critical to filling a governance vacuum that has persisted at the grassroots …
(2026-02-25). 'Hundred-bird dress' festival celebrated in south China's Guangxi. tribune.com.pk 
The traditional "hundred-bird dress" festival was held on Tuesday in Gandong Township of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County in Liuzhou City, located in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. | People from various ethnic groups donned festive attire to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Women wore traditional Miao costumes adorned with silver headdresses, while men performed on the lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, as participants sang and danced together. | Read: Nine days, billions spent: China's Spring Festival sparks consumer frenzy | The "hundred-bird dress," crafted from bird feathers, is regarded…
(2026-02-25). Trump slams Maliki bid as Iran‚Äëbacked bloc holds line, Kurdish front emerges. hindustantimes.com As Trump warns it would be a "very bad choice" to bring Nouri al‚ÄëMaliki back as Iraq's PM, Maliki says he has "absolutely no intention" of withdrawing, backed by the pro‚ÄëIran Coordination Framework. At the same time, exiled Kurdish‚ÄëIranian groups form the "Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan," turning Iraq into a key arena in the U.S.—Iran struggle.
(2026-02-25). AHS Highland Hospital CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight for a Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). Fierce Fighting Escalates in Kivu After Reported Death of M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
Fierce fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and its allied coalition, and the M23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels, has intensified across the Kivu region. The clashes, now in their seventh day, have heightened tensions amid reports that Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the M23/AFC, …
(2026-02-25). Islamabad launches Ramazan anti-begging drive, 42 detained in 24 hours. tribune.com.pk 
The district administration of Islamabad has launched a special anti-begging campaign during Ramazan, detaining 42 beggars and shifting them to lock-ups within the first 24 hours of the drive on Wednesday. | Operations were carried out at traffic signals, major highways and markets across the federal capital. Authorities said Safe City surveillance cameras were also utilised to identify and track professional beggars during the crackdown. | Read: Beggars turn scapegoats for government | Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon directed field officers to ensure strict enforcement throughout the holy month. | "No neglige…
(2026-02-25). Trump's Arab allies hesitant because they know US isn't sure as Iran defies Trump's carrier flood. hindustantimes.com Is the Middle East on the brink of another American war or are we watching political theatre at carrier-strike-group scale? As Washington floods the region with ships and rhetoric, and Tehran answers with defiance, the headlines scream inevitability. But is a U.S.—Iran war actually coming? Or is this the familiar choreography of brinkmanship we've seen since the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal? In this episode, we decode Donald Trump's revived "maximum pressure" strategy, revisit the 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, and ask the uncomfortable question: has coercion ever forced Iran to capitulate…
(2026-02-25). Bridge linking K-P, Punjab closed after suicide attack at Bhakkar checkpost. tribune.com.pk 
The Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remained closed on Wednesday after a suicide attack at the nearby inter-provincial checkpost in the Dajal area of Punjab's Bhakkar a day earlier, causing severe disruption to traffic and the transport of essential goods. | At 6: 45pm yesterday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a checkpost just off the Dera Darya Khan bridge, which links Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, killing two police officers and leaving several injured. | Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remains closed after a suicide attack at t…
(2026-02-25). Social grants to increase. sanews.gov.za Social grants to increase | All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. | This is according to the 2026 Budget Review released by National Treasury on Wednesday. | The grant increases are as follows: | Old age grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | War veterans grant will increase from R2 335 to R2 420. | Disability grant will go up from R2 315 to R2 400. | Foster care grant rises from R1 250 to R1 295. | Care dependency grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | Child support grant will go up from R560 to R580. | The grant-in-ai…
(2026-02-25). PATRICK LAWRENCE: To Whom Are Our Liars Lying What Is the Point of Their Lies? consortiumnews.com In America's late-imperial phase, conjured realities are preferable to reality. The creak of history's wheel has become unbearable such that forlorn attempts to silence it are the only remaining resort. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News To make the case…
(2026-02-25). Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines. sanews.gov.za Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines | Cape Town International Airport is continuing with recovery efforts following yesterday's fire incident, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). | A fire broke out on its premises on Tuesday, which has led to international departures being suspended for a period. According to media reports, the fire affected the airport's network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems. | The fire was reported at approximately 11: 15 and was extinguished shortly thereafter, ACSA said. As a precaution, section…
(2026-02-25). Iran debuts Sayyad‚Äë3G naval SAM, boosting long‚Äërange air defense at sea. hindustantimes.com Iran has unveiled and successfully tested its newest naval air defense missile, the Sayyad-3G, marking a major step forward in maritime defense capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The February 20 test represents Iran's first vertical-launch, long-range surface-to-air missile deployed from an indigenous naval platform, specifically aboard Shahid Soleimani-class vessels. With a reported range of up to 150 km and engagement altitudes reaching 27—30 km, the Sayyad-3G significantly expands Iran's sea-based area-denial umbrella. Equipped with solid-fuel propulsion and advanced hybrid guidance systems, the missi…
(2026-02-25). Supreme Court to Rule on Kasibante Petition Withdrawal Tomorrow. plusnews.ug 
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling tomorrow, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers to appear before the Court. It …
(2026-02-25). Landslide Kills Five, Critically Injures 17 People in Bushenyi. plusnews.ug 
A landslide killed five people and injured several others on Tuesday at a gold mining site in Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi District. Authorities identified the deceased as Sensio Twijukye, 30, a resident of Kataruma Cell; Julius Mujurizi, 55, a resident of Kibingo Cell; Stuart Akanyamba, 16, a resident of Kibazi Village; Anthony Mugarura, 23, a resident of Butoha …
(2026-02-25). AHS Highland Hosp CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight For A Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-25). US Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica's reporting. nationofchange.org Despite knowing about the use of PFAS, officials with the Forest Service had not previously informed wildland firefighters about it.
(2026-02-25). France moves to limit contact with US envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomatic tensions escalated between France and United States after French authorities restricted US ambassadorial access to government officials, following a controversy over comments linked to the killing of a far-right activist. | The dispute began after the US embassy issued remarks concerning the death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was beaten to death during a confrontation reportedly involving hard-left activists. | The incident triggered public debate within France and was described by some as politically sensitive amid rising concerns about ideological violence. Diplomatic sources…
(2026-02-25). US Postal Worker Letter Carriers Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza in SF to Demand Living Wages. indybay.org USPO members of the NALC rallied at Harry Bridges Plaza on February 22, 2026 to demand a contract and living wages.
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Why Trump wants Greenland and Canada, a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-25). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, pilot killed. albawaba.net 
ALABWABA – Turkey's Ministry of National Defense announced Wendesday the death of a pilot in a F-16 fighter jet crash in northwestern Balikesir province.In a statement on X, the ministry said, "Our pilot was martyred. The cause of the accident will be determined following an investigation by the crash examination team." According to the data revealed, radio contact and tracking information with the jet were lost shortly after it took off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balikesir at 12.56 a.m. local time.A photo released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense revealed the name of the dead pilot. (X)The min…
(2026-02-25). Tiny Amounts of Water in CO2 Pipelines Could Cause Catastrophic Release of Asphyxiating Gas. wattsupwiththat.com One line of enquiry, common when such incidents occur, was that the rupture was caused by the formation of carbonic acid. This is a major problem in CO2 pipelines since the acid can form with trace amounts of water — as little as 100 parts per million. Just one further hazard to consider as the hard-Left Miliband lunatics press ahead with billion-pound plans to run hundreds of miles of near-surface, large-diameter pipes around the north of England to bury CO2 in quantities that will have no measurable effect on any change in the climate.
(2026-02-25). Cuba Under Siege Battles U.S. Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump on January 29 imposed import tariffs on any country providing Cuba with oil. The false claim that Cuba threatened terrorism against the United States served as pretext. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled that President Trump lacked constitutional authority for imposing tariffs. Now tariffs continue under different legal authorization. The oil
(2026-02-25). AI robot monk unveiled in Japan. tribune.com.pk 
Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ease shortages of its human counterparts. | Trained on even the most esoteric Buddhist scriptures, the University of Kyoto says the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans. | In addition, "Buddharoid", as the diminutive two-legged humanoid is known, can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. | "In the future, it is conceivable that they may assist with or replace some of the religious…
(2026-02-25). An Empire (and Economy) in Decline. counterpunch.org 
The SCOTUS rejection of Trump's tariffs changes little. The empire's decline persists, and with it, its extension to the US economy as a whole. And it will continue whether or not Trump finds another law to use to justify tariffs (at higher, lower or the same levels as now) and whether or not SCOTUS invalidates it. The tariffs of 2025 exposed the basic decline situation, including some of the costs of having denied and kicked that problem down the road so many times. The SCOTUS decision merely quibbles about the tariffs' legal justification. Nor is that surprising given the GOP's domination of SCOTUS. The class t…
(2026-02-25). Everything You Need to Know About FP Markets' 2026 Roadmap and CFD Trading Conditions. albawaba.net As This update follows the broker's decision to mark its 20-year milestone by ou…
(2026-02-25). Here is how Pakistan can still qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 remain alive but fragile, with qualification now hinging on a combination of results and net run-rate calculations in Super Eights Group 2. | After two matches, Pakistan sit third in the group with one point from a washed-out match against New Zealand and a defeat to England. | England, with two wins from two, has already secured a semi-final spot and leads the table on four points. | For Pakistan, the qualification scenarios are now clear. | Read: ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred | If New Zealand lo…
(2026-02-25). Medvedev advances in Dubai, suggests ranking system rethink. tribune.com.pk 
Daniil Medvedev beat Shang Juncheng on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the Dubai Open but implored tour organisers to limit ranking points to only the most prestigious events to reduce player workload. | A week after beating the Chinese world number 262 in Doha, Medvedev again faced Shang and won 6-1, 6-3 in his opening match in the 500-level event in the UAE. | After the victory, Medvedev said he would like to see more mandatory events in the calendar, but for ranking points only to be attributed to Masters-level events and Grand Slams in order to convince players to enter less tournaments. | "I would think t…
(2026-02-25). Wuthering Heights Is at Its Heart a Story of Class and Race. Emerald Fennell Has Got It All Wrong. portside.org Wuthering Heights Is at Its Heart a Story of Class and Race. Emerald Fennell Has Got It All Wrong |
(2026-02-25). Crime fighting receives major boost. sanews.gov.za Crime fighting receives major boost | Government has allocated R848.2 billion over the medium term to combat crime and ensure territorial integrity. | This is in line with the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address on the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alongside the police to fight illegal mining and gangsterism. | According to the National Budget Treasury review, the allocation seeks to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state through safer communities, improved prosecution, and effective border management. | "To support this and ot…
(2026-02-25). After the Endangerment Finding, States Must Prove CO2 Harms. Wisconsin Can't. wattsupwiththat.com The revoked endangerment finding forces a reckoning: will Wisconsin continue its expensive and dangerous energy transition, or will it examine the actual data? New evidence suggests the state should rescind its zero-carbon mandate, restore reliable baseload power to the legacy grid, and pass Consumer-Regulated Electricity legislation to let private capital serve new industrial demand without burdening ratepayers. Combined with removing carbon mandates from the legacy grid, these reforms position Wisconsin a bright energy future.
(2026-02-25). Leidesdorff Plaza, est. 60 years ago by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library, Inc. indybay.org 100 year anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th year anniversary of Black History Month yet the origins of Negro Village, Negro Bar. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and a plethora of Gold Mining towns with early California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry too offensive to preserve and appreciate an unsurpassed golden legacy.
(2026-02-25). Thorns in Trump's rosy picture of the economy. workers.org 
In 2025, the 80% of workers with no or few connections to investments faced a soft labor market. While there were no mass layoffs — except for the federal government workers — jobs were hard to find, and raises were limited to 3.2%, according to the Society for Human Resource . . . |
(2026-02-25). US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 57-year-old Sikh man was found dead in California a few days after he was allegedly kidnapped. Authorities have said that he was not the actual target of the crime.Avtar Singh was repo | US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials…
(2026-02-25). Israel's Enduring Colonial Project in Palestine. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Debates about Palestine in the Western academia often portray contemporary Israeli policies as exceptional responses to security 'threats' or regional instability. Yet a longer historical perspective suggests a deeper structural continuity: the persistence of colonial logic under evolving institutional and discursive forms. From the British Mandate period to contemporary geopolitical frameworks advanced by Israel and its Western allies, especially the United Kingdom and the United States, a consistent pattern emerges: territorial control coupled with indige…
(2026-02-25). Portland educational forum: Cuba Under Attack. workers.org 
Speakers at Portland's Feb. 21 Cuba education program outlined the impact of the recent U.S. oil blockade of Cuba, and explained how Cuba and the rest of the world are resisting and cooperating to help Cuba survive. The points they made are summarized here: Cuba has an exceptional history of . . . |
(2026-02-25). Papa León XIV aboga por construir en el mundo la paz justa y duradera. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV reafirmó su llamado a asumir con responsabilidad el compromiso de lograr la paz mundial, señala hoy un comunicado. | El sumo pontífice expresó en la introducción a la versión en inglés del libro "La paz sea con vosotros", la necesidad de la misma "en un mundo herido por demasiados conflictos y azotado por sangrientas hostilidades", donde "el nacionalismo extremo pisotea los derechos de los más débiles, señala una nota publicada en el diario Vatican News. | Ese volumen de 128 páginas, publicado por primera vez en agosto de 2025 por la Librería Editrice Vaticana, recoge el pensamiento, meditaciones…
(2026-02-25). Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones en Guantánamo celebran su día. radiohc.cu 
Con los esfuerzos por alcanzar satisfactorios ingresos económicos y calidad en los servicios, los trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica en la provincia de Guantánamo celebran su día este 24 de febrero, fecha que motiva mayor eficiencia y compromiso en su quehacer. | Esta efeméride evoca la primera salida al aire oficial de la emisora Radio Rebelde, en la Sierra Maestra, en 1958, para la cual se contó con la ayuda de radioaficionados y técnicos de radio para sus transmisiones. | En este día se reconoce a quienes hacen posible la recepción de las señales radiales y televisivas en los…
(2026-02-25). Filme cubano Baracoa es presentado en Roma, Italia. cubadebate.cu La película es un viaje, un retorno a la semilla, a la primera villa fundada y a nuestra cubanía, expresó su director a Prensa Latina, y destacó el elenco de lujo con que contó la misma, incluidos el reconocido actor italiano Giancarlo Giannini, su coterráneo Giovanni Giusto, así como los cubanos Yadier Fernández y Carlos Luis González.
(2026-02-25). Un amigo italiano solidario con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
A pesar de la compleja situación económica que atraviesa Cuba causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos, amigos de Europa enviaron un contenedor con material de computos, implementos deportivos e insumos médicos proveniente de Italia, Alemania y Austria. | La carga es un esfuerzo conjunto de la Asociación de Amistad Italia-Cuba y en específico del club de Rávena, pero participó también los clubes de Emilia Romagba, Las Marcas, San Marino Cuba, Asiciba Umbría y otros clubes de Liguria. Ese esfuerzo conjunto lo coordina el amigo italiano Rodolfo Dal Pane, un jubilado de los ferrocarriles, que su actuar para…
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). Celebran medio siglo del Poder Popular en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con la participación del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aconteció este martes la Audiencia Pública Parlamentaria por los 50 años del Poder Popular en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | A la conmemoración, que tuvo lugar en el Hemiciclo Sur del Capitolio Nacional, asistieron dirigentes históricos como José Ramón Machado Ventura, Comandante del Ejército Rebelde; los miembros del Buró Político del PCC, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente del legislativo; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Or…
(2026-02-25). ONU reafirma acompañamiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba reafirmó su compromiso de acompañar a la isla en el plan de contingencia diseñado para enfrentar el bloqueo energético. | Tal postura fue expresada por Francisco Pichón, coordinador residente del citado sistema en la Mayor de las Antillas. | Dijo que cada una de las agencias de la ONU viene trabajando con su contraparte cubana para conocer no sólo donde están las mayores necesidades, sino también los riesgos y las acciones que deben ser prioritarias. | Entre los sectores de especial atención citó: el de la salud, el alimentario, agua y saneamiento, protección a grupos vulnera…
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones en Guantánamo celebran su día. radiohc.cu Con los esfuerzos por alcanzar satisfactorios ingresos económicos y calidad en los servicios, los trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica en la provincia de Guantánamo celebran su día este 24 de febrero, fecha que motiva mayor eficiencia y compromiso en su quehacer. | Esta efeméride evoca la primera salida al aire oficial de la emisora Radio Rebelde, en la Sierra Maestra, en 1958, para la cual se contó con la ayuda de radioaficionados y técnicos de radio para sus transmisiones. | En este día se reconoce a quienes hacen posible la recepción de las señales radiales y televisivas en los…
(2026-02-25). Presentan en La Habana libro por aniversario 131 de la Guerra Necesaria. radiohc.cu El libro 'Memoria de la nación cubana: formación y liberación', fue presentado este martes en el memorial José Martí, en La Habana, como homenaje al aniversario 131 de la Guerra Necesaria. | El volumen, editado por Imagen Contemporánea, cuenta con la autoría de los doctores en Ciencias Eduardo Torres-Cuevas (1942-2025), y Yoel Cordoví Núñez. | El texto hace un recorrido en nueve capítulos, desde los orígenes y realidades de la patria de los criollos, pasando por la sociedad esclavista, la revolución de 1868, hasta la revolución del 95, o Guerra Necesaria (1895-1898). | Torres-Cuevas había dicho poco antes de mori…
(2026-02-25). Gobierno de México envía nuevo cargamento de ayuda a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno de México envió un nuevo cargamento con un total de mil 193 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos. | A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. | Según agregó, entre los alimentos de primera necesidad que transporta el buque ARM Papaloapan destacan frijol y leche en polvo, los cuales suman mil 78 toneladas, mient…
(2026-02-25). Servir al pueblo es gobernar de cara al pueblo. cubadebate.cu No somos una democracia para las vidrieras; somos una democracia de trincheras, construida con enormes sacrificios, es cierto, pero también con impresionante creatividad e insuperable dignidad en el fragor del combate más difícil: el del día a día y hora a hora.
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). Gobierno de México envía nuevo cargamento de ayuda a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de México envió un nuevo cargamento con un total de mil 193 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos. | A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. | Según agregó, entre los alimentos de primera necesidad que transporta el buque ARM Papaloapan destacan frijol y leche en polvo, los cuales suman mil 78 toneladas, mient…
(2026-02-25). ONU reafirma acompañamiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba reafirmó su compromiso de acompañar a la isla en el plan de contingencia diseñado para enfrentar el bloqueo energético. | Tal postura fue expresada por Francisco Pichón, coordinador residente del citado sistema en la Mayor de las Antillas. | Dijo que cada una de las agencias de la ONU viene trabajando con su contraparte cubana para conocer no sólo donde están las mayores necesidades, sino también los riesgos y las acciones que deben ser prioritarias. | Entre los sectores de especial atención citó: el de la salud, el alimentario, agua y saneamiento, protección a grupos vulnera…
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). Cuba-Nicaragua: tercer pulso de un tope amistoso. radiohc.cu La selección cubana de béisbol enfrentará hoy a Nicaragua en Rivas, en el tercer duelo de su serie amistosa rumbo al VI Clásico Mundial, con la mira puesta en afinar piezas y consolidar su identidad competitiva. | El desafío se mira como un laboratorio en plena ebullición. Más que un simple amistoso, el choque en el estadio Yamil Ríos Ugarte representa una estación clave en la travesía hacia el gran torneo internacional, donde cada decisión técnica pesa y cada turno al bate revela certezas o dudas. | La serie, pactada a cuatro encuentros, comenzó con un empate 2-2 que dejó sensaciones encontradas y continuó con u…
(2026-02-25). Estudio del IAgric: proyecciones de riego para el cafeto en Cuba hacia 2050. radiohc.cu 
A lo largo de las décadas, el cafeto cubano fue objeto de experimentación y diversificación, promoviendo variedades como el Arábica y el Robusta. Este esfuerzo por mejorar la calidad dio lugar a reconocidos cafés cubanos, especialmente provenientes de zonas como Baracoa y el noroeste de Pinar del Río. | Hoy en día, el café cubano es reconocido por su calidad y sabor distintivo, con iniciativas que buscan revitalizar el sector y rescatar la tradición cafetalera de la isla, a pesar del complejo escenario económico nacional e internacional, agravador por el cerco estadounidense, que impone obstáculos a la industria…
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). En el Parlamento Europeo se alza la voz por Cuba. radiohc.cu Un grupo de 35 miembros del Parlamento Europeo, pertenecientes a diferentes grupos políticos, dirigió una carta a la Alta Representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, Kaja Kallas, en la que expresaron su profunda preocupación por el impacto del reciente recrudecimiento de las medidas del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). Constitución y proyecto de nación: Continuidad, actualización y responsabilidad histórica. cubadebate.cu Reflexionar sobre la Constitución de la República de Cuba implica situarla en perspectiva histórica y política. No es un texto aislado ni una reforma meramente técnica; es la expresión jurídica de un momento del proyecto social cubano, construido sobre bases anteriores y proyectado hacia nuevos escenarios.
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). Crean en Cuba sistema transportista para empleados de salud. radiohc.cu 
En medio de las limitaciones que enfrenta el transporte público en Cuba, agudizadas por la escasez de combustibles, comenzó a operar este viernes en La Habana la nueva empresa estatal Transmed, concebida para garantizar la movilidad del personal del sector de la Salud y apoyar servicios sensibles vinculados a pacientes. | La iniciativa, presentada por el Ministerio de Transporte (Mitrans), surge como resultado de la coordinación entre organismos centrales, el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap), el Gobierno provincial y otras instituciones, y su puesta en marcha responde a la necesidad de sostener uno de los sec…
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org 
Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). Olympic Champions Lead Cuban Boxing to Central American Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Olympic champions Julio César La Cruz and Erislandy àÅlvarez lead the Cuban boxing team announced today for the Central American qualifying tournament to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico. | La Cruz (90 kg) and àÅlvarez (65 kg) will arrive at the regional competition, scheduled for the 11th through the 16th of next month, bolstered by their recent titles at the 45th Independence Cup of Boxing, held the previous week in the Dominican city of Santiago de los Caballeros. | Another champion from that tournament, Saidel Horta (60 kg), is also among the seven boxers under the g…
(2026-02-25). 24 de febrero, en la región central, el protagonismo de los Pinos Viejos y Nuevos. radiohc.cu Aunque en la Región Central del país no se efectuaron alzamientos el 24 de febrero de 1895, esta parte de la geografía cubana fue protagonista de importantes levantamientos posteriores, donde se destacaron líderes de la Gesta del 68 y jefes mambises muy jóvenes que emergieron en el reinicio de la contienda, en una zona imprescindible por su posición geográfica para el paso del Oriente al Occidente y lograr la libertad de la isla.
(2026-02-25). El gabinete pone orden al desorden de Trump. cubadebate.cu Una nueva palabra ingresó al léxico político de Estados Unidos: "sanewashing" o "lavacordura", la cual representa el proceso de darle una explicación racional y sensata a los giros caóticos, contradictorios y, para algunos, hasta locos de la política estadunidense bajo la presidencia de Donald Trump.
(2026-02-25). Constitución y proyecto de nación: Continuidad, actualización y responsabilidad histórica. cubadebate.cu Reflexionar sobre la Constitución de la República de Cuba implica situarla en perspectiva histórica y política. No es un texto aislado ni una reforma meramente técnica; es la expresión jurídica de un momento del proyecto social cubano, construido sobre bases anteriores y proyectado hacia nuevos escenarios.
(2026-02-25). Tormenta histórica: EEUU vive la nevada más intensa en una década. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta de nieve azotó la víspera el noreste de Estados Unidos, desde Maryland hasta Maine, que obligó a millones de personas a quedarse en casa en medio de fuertes vientos y alertas de ventisca, al tiempo que los servicios de transporte quedaron suspendidos, mientras escuelas y negocios cerraron.
(2026-02-25). Tormenta histórica: EEUU vive la nevada más intensa en una década. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta de nieve azotó la víspera el noreste de Estados Unidos, desde Maryland hasta Maine, que obligó a millones de personas a quedarse en casa en medio de fuertes vientos y alertas de ventisca, al tiempo que los servicios de transporte quedaron suspendidos, mientras escuelas y negocios cerraron.
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears. aljazeera.com Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
(2026-02-25). Fact-checking Donald Trump's State of the Union address. aljazeera.com The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections.
(2026-02-25). Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
(2026-02-25). Lawmaker ejected during Trump's State of the Union address. aljazeera.com Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address over protest sign.
(2026-02-25). Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law. aljazeera.com Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.
(2026-02-25). Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil. aljazeera.com Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
(2026-02-25). Modi in Israel live: India's PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset. aljazeera.com Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
(2026-02-25). Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen. aljazeera.com A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
(2026-02-25). Senegal prime minister decries Morocco's jailing of fans after AFCON final. aljazeera.com Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
(2026-02-25). FIFA boss confident about Mexico World Cup despite violence. aljazeera.com FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches…
(2026-02-25). UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan's Kordofan, calls for an end to the war. aljazeera.com Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
(2026-02-25). FIFA and UEFA accused of aiding war crimes. aljazeera.com FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.
(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel: What's on the agenda, and why it matters. aljazeera.com India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt knock out Inter Milan, continue fairytale Champions League run. aljazeera.com The Norwegian team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved onto the last 16 of the world's biggest club competition.
(2026-02-25). Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks. aljazeera.com Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
(2026-02-25). French Senate vote endorses New Caledonia's future status. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Senators have endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future political status. Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right and centre-right parties) voted in favour, and 41 voted against. The four-hour sitting was marked by a lengthy address by French Prime Minister…
(2026-02-25). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-25). China reclaims spot as Germany's top trading partner. ecns.cn As Germany recalibrates its economic ties with China, government officials and business leaders said on Tuesday that stability in bilateral ties is essential for sustaining trade flows and reinforcing supply chain resilience across global markets.
(2026-02-25). China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control watchlist. ecns.cn China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control watchlist, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
(2026-02-25). Team China finishes Milan-Cortina 2026 with 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals. ecns.cn With five gold, four silver and six bronze medals at Milan-Cortina 2026, China achieved its best result at an overseas Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-25). German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Beijing for official visit. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.
(2026-02-25). In Numbers: Nine-day Spring Festival holiday fuels consumption momentum. ecns.cn China's Year of the Horse Spring Festival holiday, featuring a record-long nine days, concluded on Monday, unleashing a powerful surge in tourism and consumer spending.
(2026-02-25). Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concludes in Verona. ecns.cn The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday.
(2026-02-25). Trump administration sues University of California for alleged antisemitism. ecns.cn The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC) for what it described as "engaging in a hostile work environment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus."
(2026-02-25). Starmer visit sparks interest in Shanghai's premier snack. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden during his recent trip to China has thrust a local pastry into the global spotlight.
(2026-02-25). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-25). FM spokesperson briefs media on German Chancellor Merz's first visit to China. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China from Wednesday to Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday at a regular news briefing.
(2026-02-25). An American professor's lens on China. ecns.cn Once a sociology PhD and labor organizer in the United States, Mark Levine, a U.S. professor based in China, has made the country his home for more than two decades, transforming from an observer into a storyteller who uses music, writing and teaching to bridge cultures.
(2026-02-25). Poll: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'too high'. ecns.cn Nearly half of surveyed United States residents said they believe that current US tariffs on Chinese goods are "too high", and even though many of them remain divided over how much the US should trade with China, they still support working with the world's second-largest economy on a range of practical priorities.
(2026-02-25). China records 596 mln domestic tourist trips during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China recorded 596 million domestic tourist trips during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China on Tuesday. During the nine-day holiday, domestic trips increased by 95 million compared with the eight-day Spring Festival holiday in 2025.
(2026-02-25). Robot craze sweeps Lanzhou in northwest China. ecns.cn A quadruped robot interacts with visitors at a robot-themed amusement park in Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2026.
(2026-02-25). Oversight assisted 14th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn An elderly person chats with a staff worker at an elderly care service center in Qiongshan district of Haikou, South China's Hainan province, Oct 29, 2025.Jin will be among around 2,100 CPPCC National Committee members gathering in Beijing in March for the annual session, where the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will be a central focus.
(2026-02-25). Scientists in Australia develop blood test to predict head, neck cancer relapse. ecns.cn Scientists in Australia have developed a simple blood test that detects circulating tumor cells to pinpoint head and neck cancer patients at higher risk of relapse after surgery.
(2026-02-25). Targeted aid averts relapse into poverty. ecns.cn In the transition period over the past five years to consolidate the gains of China's hard-won victory over extreme poverty, President Xi Jinping has called for sustained and targeted assistance to prevent a large-scale relapse into poverty and to integrate long-term support into the rural vitalization initiative.
(2026-02-25). China urges Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's remarks released on Monday.
(2026-02-25). New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve. ecns.cn A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday.
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-25). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late March. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers.
(2026-02-25). Order IDF to probe Gaza aid worker deaths, Doctors Without Borders asks top court. haaretz.com Despite repeated appeals to the military's top legal authorities, the group says it has seen no sign that a criminal investigation has been opened. 'The absence of an investigation is a serious breach of international law,' MSF's lawyer said…
(2026-02-25). As Modi visits Israel, a new Indian eatery opens in Tel Aviv: Café Bollywood. haaretz.com The new street-food eatery aims to satisfy Tel Aviv's craving for cheap, tasty Indian fare – once it irons out a few early wrinkles…
(2026-02-25). Australia tells families to leave Israel and Lebanon amid regional tensions. haaretz.com The Australian Foreign Ministry said the move reflects a 'deteriorating security situation' in the region, offering voluntary departures for families in Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Citizens are urged to leave while commercial flights remain, echoing recent U.S. embassy evacuation guidance…
(2026-02-25). Trump: never allow Iran, number-one sponsor of terror, to have nuclear weapon. haaretz.com Trump said Iran has 'already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,' warning Tehran not to 'ever doubt America's resolve'…
(2026-02-25). U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announces consular services in West Bank. haaretz.com The move will mark the first time the embassy will be providing such services at Israeli settlements after starting to do so recently in Palestinian cities in the West Bank…
(2026-02-25). Team policy debate betrays doubts about the success of a war on Iran. haaretz.com The U.S. president himself doesn't seem eager about an attack, but he'll let one loose if Tehran remains stubborn. Israel fears a partial deal that won't lift the nuclear and ballistic missile threats…
(2026-02-25). Court rejects bid to stall promotion of police officer who led probe into Netanyahu. haaretz.com Israel's National Security Minister sought to stay a ruling ordering him to promote the senior officer who testified in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, but the court rejected the request. Also on Monday, another officer whose promotion is blocked by the minister also petitioned the Jerusalem District Court…
(2026-02-25). Israel hide behind an Iran war to avoid a strategy in Lebanon and Syria. haaretz.com Even if Trump orders strikes on Iran, the spotlight will return to Jerusalem ‚ñ The U.S. betrayal of the Kurds — and its backing of Turkey's Syria occupation — underscores Israel's need for a coherent regional strategy…
(2026-02-25). One of most historic estates is on sale for tens of millions. haaretz.com The 'Bishop's House' is a 19th-century stone villa on one of Jerusalem's historic streets. Built as the residence of an Anglican bishop, it later served as a World War II glass factory, a Finnish-run kindergarten and in the 1970s was home to the family of publisher Robert Maxwell…
(2026-02-25). Indian Prime Minister Modi lands in Israel, set to address Knesset on Wednesday. haaretz.com Modi arrives in Israel for a high-stakes, two-day visit with Netanyahu, including a Knesset speech, Yad Vashem tour and innovation summit. The trip aims to supercharge defense, trade, and tech ties, even as India balances its support for Israel with Palestinian diplomacy…
(2026-02-25). Jailed Critic in Rwanda Faces 30-Year Sentence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | Last week marked six years since Rwandan gospel singer and peace advocate Kizito Mihigo died in police custody. While his suspicious death remains unexplained, it clearly signaled the government's deepening repression of free speech.A survivor of the 1994 genocide, Mihigo's music centered on forgiveness and compassion. He was arrested in 2014 on charges of offenses against the state stemming from a song he wrote expressing solidarity with genocide victims and others killed in retaliatory violence. While authorities pardoned him in 2018, he told Human…
(2026-02-25). Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks in front of charred agricultural equipment, at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Msayleh, on October 11, 2025. | © Mahmoud Zayyat /AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-25). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-25). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-25). 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…
(2026-02-25). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-25). Mao enters Speakership race to "Balance the Boat" independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norbert Mao, the President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has officially entered the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The Laroo-Pece MP-elect framed his candidacy as a strategic necessity rather than personal ambition, arguing that his leadership is required to …
(2026-02-25). KCCA should establish tolls to manage traffic congestion and parking. independent.co.ug 
For a toll system to succeed in Kampala, public transportation must be improved by increasing bus frequency and reliability, improving road conditions, and expanding routes to underserved areas. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | City tolls are fees charged for entering specific parts of the city to decrease traffic, reduce pollution, and fund infrastructure projects. I believe …
(2026-02-25). Buganda Kingdom backs launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform. independent.co.ug 
Kamapla, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Buganda Kingdom today witnessed the official launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform aimed at transforming how Ugandans buy and sell goods online. The launch, held in Bulange Mengo, was presided over by the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who framed the initiative as a step toward merging tradition with technology. …
(2026-02-25). Kasese opposition call on Museveni to respect freedom of Worship. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition members in Kasese District, particularly those affiliated with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), have called on President Yoweri Museveni to respect freedom of worship. Their appeal follows allegations that the President influenced…
(2026-02-25). Cheptegei targets breakthrough in London Marathon. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Joshua Cheptegei, the world record holder over 5,000m and 10,000m, has set his target on finally breaking through in the 2026 London Marathon. Cheptegei, together with fellow Ugandan and reigning world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo, will take part in this year's London event on April 26. "Since starting to …
(2026-02-25). LCIII re-runs scheduled for March 12. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has scheduled March 12, 2026, to conduct residual elections in areas where the February 4 Local Government Council III (LCIII) polls were not concluded due to administrative and technical disruptions. In a letter dated February 20, 2026, to Returning Officers and District Election Administrators, the EC …
(2026-02-25). Kampala traders caught with smuggled livestock in Nakapiripirit. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two livestock traders from Kampala are in police custody in Moroto after being found transporting livestock that did not match their movement permits. Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Region Police Spokesperson, identifies the suspects as Joseph Cumal, 32, and Siraj Kato, 35, both traders from Kalerwe in Kampala. He …
(2026-02-25). Uganda receives first batch of HIV-Prevention drug Lenacapavir. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lanacapavir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for use in the country by …
(2026-02-25). Aga Khan School students recognised for regional competition win as Junior Achievement Uganda and Absa Uganda launch 2026 Company of the Year Competition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Uganda, today officially announced the start of the 2026 Company of the Year (COY) schools' competition. The launch ceremony, held at Aga Khan High School, doubled as a celebratory handover of a USD 1,000 prize cheque to the school's student …
(2026-02-25). Gaza firm to build UAE-funded houses in Israeli south. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Settlements and control in Israel and the Gaza Strip Since 1967. newarab.com 
Since before 1967, Israel has dehumanised Gaza through its colonial policies, a pattern that Based largely on archival research, the book situates Gaza's present within a broader historical context, showing how Israel has exploited th…
(2026-02-25). Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks. newarab.com 
Abbas Araghchi's appeal came as Iran issued a muted warning to student protesters maintaining pressure on the government, against the backdrop of mounting US threats of action to halt Tehran's nuclear programme. | "We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual in…
(2026-02-25). US sanctions Russian and UAE figures over cyber activity. newarab.com 
The US on Tuesday imposed cyber-related sanctions on four individuals and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the The entities and people were targeted "for their acquisition and distribution of cyber tools harmful to US national security", the Treasury Department said in a statement. | In a corresponding move, the US Department of State said one of the individuals and two of the entities hit with sanctions were also designated under the…
(2026-02-25). MENA Sports Wrap: Al-Ahli go top as Saudi title race tightens. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). India's Modi makes his second official visit to Israel. newarab.com 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening ties with a key trade and defence partner, a trip that has drawn criticism at home. | It is Modi's second visit to Israel as prime minister. | Modi has said he would hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Standing on the podium, the prime minister delivered a message of "friendship, respect and partnership" to Israel. | "Our nations share…
(2026-02-25). CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-25). Jewish settlers gloat at shackled Palestinians in 'prison tour'. newarab.com 
The head of Kobi Yaakobi, the chief commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, invited 20 members of his synagogue in
(2026-02-25). Identity, first love, and politics in Fire in Every Direction. newarab.com 
"I realised I was, in fact, and despite all performance to the contrary, an Arab man who was scared and filled with foreboding, with a force I had not realised was within me." | These are the words of
(2026-02-25). Japanese journalist arrested in Iran, Tokyo demands release. newarab.com 
US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Radio Farda named the journalist as Shinnosuke Kawashima, reporting on Tuesday that he was transferred to Kawashima was being held in Ward 7 of the jail, where political prisoners are usually incarcerated, a source told the radio.
(2026-02-25). Southern Yemen gov't in Aden holds first session under fire. newarab.com 
Aden, the internationally recognised At least one person was killed, and 11 were injured, accordin…
(2026-02-25). South Sudan opposition alleges civilian massacre. newarab.com 
South Sudan's opposition on Monday said government troops had committed a "massacre" of at least 25 civilians, including women and children. | The increasingly unstable country is seeing a surge of fighting, much of it in eastern Jonglei state where at least 280,000 people have been displaced since December according to the United Nations. | Hospitals have been overwhelmed as government forces under President Salva Kiir have clashed with militias allied to his former vice-president Riek Machar. | The opposition says a gathering on Saturday morning of villagers in Pankor, Ayod county of Jonglei, turned into a "dea…
(2026-02-25). Israel warns Beirut airport may be hit if Hezbollah US-Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). UK group documents 1,000 cases of anti-Palestinian repression. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Why is the US sending an armada of F-22s to Israel and Europe. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-25). Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). The battle for Iran's future: Mapping a fractured opposition. newarab.com 
War or diplomacy? That is the choice facing Washington as the White House Yet within the What would such an intervention mean for Iran's frac…
(2026-02-25). Not forgetting the victims: Club Epstein and crimes against humanity. onlineopinion.com.au Three and a half million Epstein files, and still no justice. Who is this process really protecting?
(2026-02-25). Global elites who cling to green policies are clueless about how to sustain life as we know it. onlineopinion.com.au Today's elected politicians must possess energy wisdom to understand 'how and why' life as we know it has changed over 200 years.
(2026-02-25). SOTU: Trump threatens Iran but doesn't go all the way. responsiblestatecraft.org In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran but left open a path to return from the brink, suggesting that he would back down if Tehran pledged to never build a nuclear weapon."They were warned to make no future attempts to rebuild their weapons program, including their nuclear weapons," Trump said. While his preference is to "solve this problem through diplomacy," the president pledged to "never allow the world's number 1 sponsor of terror… to have a nuclear weapon."The speech gave little insight into Trump's thinking about the possibility of war with Iran as the…
(2026-02-25). Right-wing populism has Costa Rica at a crossroads. responsiblestatecraft.org The small country of Costa Rica, home to just over five million people and roughly the size of West Virginia, has long prided itself on being a bastion of democratic norms in Latin American politics. To its north lie Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras, nations that, over the past several decades, have experienced periods of near-social collapse and outright dictatorship. Nearby Colombia and Venezuela have wrestled with their own, well-documented crises. By contrast, Costa Rica has consistently ranked high among global democracy watchdogs, which have pointed to its strong institutional protections for voting…
(2026-02-25). What Brazil's president did instead of joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'. responsiblestatecraft.org When Brazilians vote for president in October, multilateralism will likely be on the ballot. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has long stressed diversifying and deepening the diplomatic and trade relations of Latin America's largest nation with the rest of the world. His most likely opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, will argue that Brazil belongs squarely in Washington's camp.The Bolsonaro clan has long criticized Lula's dogged embrace of the BRICS bloc, for example, as well as his attempts to insert Brazil into major geopolitical debates as unnecessarily provo…
(2026-02-25). Russia Has Not Won — But Can Ukraine Endure Without Europe? thinktank.pk the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its fifth year — marking over 1,800 days of relentless fighting that has reshaped European security, strained global alliances, and inflicted profound human suffering. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed, Russia "has not won" and Ukraine still stands, but whether Kyiv can endure in the long term without …
(2026-02-25). 40 Days of Rain in France — A Climate Warning Sign for Europe? thinktank.pk In early 2026, France experienced an unprecedented meteorological event: 40 consecutive days of rainfall, the longest such stretch since systematic weather records began in 1959. This extraordinary pattern of persistent rain has sparked national concern, especially as authorities remain on alert for continued flood risks even after the streak officially ended on 22 February. More …
(2026-02-25). Iranian expert commented on the negotiations: A risk-focused approach, not one based on trust. unitedworldint.com 
On Iran's approach to negotiations. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst Peiman Salehi evaluates Iran-US tensions and negotiations. In a period where regional tensions are rising, and military activity has reached its peak, the question "Is the US buildup a harbinger of war?" occupies the global agenda. Peiman Salehi, an Iranian political analyst and author, …
(2026-02-25). "In Cuba, the US follows the strategy of the ripe apple" unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Leonid Savin, Chairman of the Fidel Castro Foundation We spoke with Leonid Savin, Chairman of the Fidel Castro Foundation (based in Moscow), about the energy crisis in Cuba, possible White House moves regarding Cuba, and Moscow-Havana relations. "Better early than later" What is the scale of Cuba's energy crisis, and could it threaten …
(2026-02-25). At meeting to defend public health, Sri Lanka's health workers express solidarity with counterparts in US. wsws.org The Health Workers' Action Committee of Sri Lanka held a February 20 online meeting to defend the island nation's free public health system.
(2026-02-25). Actor Robert Duvall (1931-2026): A realist who went beyond his own conceptions. wsws.org Duvall began acting in the theater in the 1950s, pursued a career in television in the 1960s and achieved his greatest prominence in films in the 1970s and beyond.
(2026-02-25). A historic attack on citizenship rights: Labor blocks entry to Australians interned in Syria. wsws.org The refusal to repatriate women and children—all Australian citizens—trapped in Syrian concentration camps constitutes a historic assault on the core democratic right of citizenship, without which no other political or civil rights can effectively be exercised.
(2026-02-25). Cuban worker describes hellish conditions, appeals to US workers to force an end to embargo. wsws.org A Cuban worker and single mother in Matanzas describes blackouts of up to 30 hours, children going to bed hungry and an atmosphere of fear under Trump's genocidal embargo.
(2026-02-25). Union bureaucracy sabotages the Kaiser Permanente strike. wsws.org The shutdown of the strike, without prior notice, a contract or even a tentative agreement, underscores the need for a workers' rebellion against the union bureaucracy.
(2026-02-25). Demand the immediate release of Communist Party Marxist-Kenya leader Booker Omole! wsws.org CPM-K Secretary General, Booker Ngesa Omole was violently abducted on Monday in Isiolo town by the Kenya Police Service. The ICFI demands that the Ruto regime release him immediately.
(2026-02-25). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for solidarity with Turkish miners' wildcat strike. wsws.org The miners have halted production to demand payment of unpaid wages, enforcement of promotion rights, retroactive contract benefits, guaranteed seniority and severance protections, and genuine health and safety measures.
(2026-02-25). Mass protests in Detroit area against plans for ICE detention and operational centers. wsws.org Hundreds of people in Romulus and Southfield, Michigan, protested Monday evening against plans to expand ICE operations across the Detroit metro area.
(2026-02-25). Militarisation of Australian universities intensifies: More than $200 million in defence contracts since 2024. wsws.org The expanding contracts with universities feed into the next phase of the AUKUS military pact between the US, UK and Australia, targeting China.
(2026-02-25). Measles cases in the US surge past 1,000 in 2026. wsws.org Measles cases in the United States have already exceeded 1,000 in 2026, increasing at a far faster pace than last year, which marked a three-decade high. The outbreak exposes the deadly consequences of the Trump-Kennedy effort to destroy public health institutions.
(2026-02-25). Pentagon gives Anthropic 3 days to drop AI safeguards or face blacklisting. wsws.org The Trump administration has given Anthropic an ultimatum to remove AI safety restrictions on its Claude model or face blacklisting and compulsion under the Defense Production Act, while simultaneously signing a deal to deploy Elon Musk's fascist Grok AI on classified military networks.
(2026-02-25). IMF chief hails Sri Lanka "success story" as its austerity agenda deepens social crisis. wsws.org Kristalina Georgieva's visit was to ensure that Sri Lanka will continue to implement the IMF's harsh austerity policies that protect the profits of big business while heaping more burdens on workers and the poor.