(2025-02-11). It's a Lie to Say Republicans Want to Destroy the Federal Government—They Just Want to Get Rid of Things That Don't Help the Rich. counterpunch.org 
Elon Musk has been running wild with his DOGE team, on the one hand pretending shock over facts that were always public information, and on the other hand getting into our tax, banking, and medical records where he has no business being. However, the unifying theme of his quest is supposedly to shut down the
(2025-02-11). Agency Tasked With Regulating Commercial Space Flight Braces for Musk's DOGE. truthout.org When SpaceX's Starship exploded in January, raining debris over the Caribbean, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded the rocket program and ordered an investigation. The move was the latest in a series of actions taken by the agency against the world's leading commercial space company. "Safety drives everything we do at the FAA," the agency's chief counsel said in September… |
(2025-02-11). 'All hell to break loose': Trump threatens end to Gaza ceasefire if captives are not released. presstv.ir The US threatens to propose cancelling ceasefire if Hamas does not release all of the Israeli regime's captives by Saturday noon.
(2025-02-11). Yemen's Houthis Ready To Restart Attacks on Israel If Gaza Ceasefire Fails. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Houthis are ready to restart attacks on Israel if there is an escalation of Israeli attacks on Gaza and the ceasefire falls apart, the group's leader said on Tuesday. "Our hands are on the trigger, and we are ready to immediately escalate against the Israeli enemy if it returns to escalation in the Gaza …
(2025-02-11). Families await aid in Deir al-Balah amid winter storms. electronicintifada.net Temporary shelters promised in the ceasefire agreement have not arrived in Gaza.
(2025-02-11). Britain's Secret Palestinian Authority Control. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg PA security forces in Jenin, December 2024 Mere weeks after a ceasefire in the Gaza genocide was finally reached, the agreement already appears on the verge of collapse, due to brazen — and self-admitted — Israeli violations of its terms. Tel Aviv's abrupt resumption of hostilities and refusal to abide by the armistice's obligations has a clear motivation. Namely, mass…
(2025-02-11). Resistance From Within: US Military Members Oppose War Crimes. popularresistance.org The United States' support for the genocide in Palestine, especially since the launch of Operation Al Aqsa Flood in October 2023, has led federal employees and active duty military members to take action in opposition to violations of domestic and international law. Clearing the FOG speaks with two members of the US Air Force, Juan Bettancourt and Joy Metzler, who have applied for conscientious objector status. Together with Larry Hebert, who conducted a hunger strike in front of the White House last year, they created Servicemembers for Ceasefire to provide a space for members of the military to question US fore…
(2025-02-11). Israeli Officials: Hamas's Claims About Israel's Ceasefire Violations Are Accurate. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials have admitted to The New York Times that Hamas's claims about Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire are accurate. The report, which cited three Israeli officials and two officials from mediating countries who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that Israel agreed to let in hundreds of thousands of tents as part of …
(2025-02-11). Occupation Forces Kill Two Palestinians, Injure Two, in Gaza. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian citizens and injured two others, on Monday, in the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas. Media sources said that on Monday evening, the body of an unidentified citizen arrived at the Gaza European Hospital, near Khan …
(2025-02-11). The Gaza Ceasefire Is Being Sabotaged By Israel, By Trump, And By The Media. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-02-11). The Gaza ceasefire may be falling apart. The real culprit is Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Trump is threatening to let "all hell break loose" after Hamas paused the release of Israeli captives in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire. But make no mistake, this is exactly what Israel wants.
(2025-02-11). Hold Israel Accountable Under The UN Convention On The Rights Of The Child. popularresistance.org A so-called "ceasefire" has done nothing to halt the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. Israel's government is escalating policies that jeopardize the very lives of Palestinian children, and powerful nations are complicit through their silence or direct endorsement. Even now, terror and bloodshed continue in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while the U.S. administration signals tacit support for what amounts to ethnic cleansing in Gaza. | Under the Biden administration, sanctions were imposed on extremist Israeli settlers—17 individuals and 16 entities over 11 months—to curb violence against Palestini…
(2025-02-11). Gaza Under Siege: Aid Cut off as US President Trump's Remarks Threaten Ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb As the drained Gaza Strip faces severe restrictions on humanitarian aid, including the blocking of vital fuel supplies, US President Donald Trump's recent statements add further tension to an already volatile situation. An article in the Israeli Haaretz newspaper describes Trump's recent statements and interventions as 'tempting fate', warning that they could derail the ceasefire …
(2025-02-11). Israeli Kan Channel: Qatar is holding intensive talks in an attempt to save the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). Rubble. Sewage. Desperation for Clean Water. This Is Gaza After Ceasefire. truthout.org As the ceasefire in Gaza marks its fourth week and evacuees return to the north, many believe Gazans' suffering has ended. This is far from reality. However, I truly believe that the ceasefire is crucial. It has allowed families to reunite after lengthy separation. I had the chance to see my aunt and uncle, who were forced to evacuate to the south in the early days of the war. Even now… |
(2025-02-11). The Palestinian hostages Israel doesn't want you to talk about. thecanary.co There are thousands of Palestinian hostages Israel doesn't want you to talk about, as only 39 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza. This is an important point to highlight as Israeli violations threaten to derail the current ceasefire. Independent journalists have highlighted clear mainstream media bias in the treatment of Palestinian and Israeli hostages. In particular, […] | By
(2025-02-11). Netanyahu: Gaza Truce Will End If Hamas Doesn't Release Hostages by Saturday. news.antiwar.com Updated on February 11, 2025 at 6: 30 pm Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement Tuesday that if Hamas doesn't release Israeli hostages in Gaza by noon on Saturday, the Gaza ceasefire will end, and Israel will restart its genocidal war. "If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the …
(2025-02-11). Netanyahu Sabotaging Second Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Israeli sources believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to sabotage the second phase of the prisoner release deal and derail the Gaza ceasefire, Haaretz reported on 9 February. | "It's a show," said one source. "Netanyahu is signaling quite clearly that he doesn't want to move to the next phase. He's sending a team without a mandate and without the ability to do anything," the source added. | In a sign the Israeli Prime Minister is not serious about reaching the next phase of the deal, he sent a delegation to Qatar that is only allowed to discuss "technical details" rather than begin the second stage of…
(2025-02-11). China's top court cracks down on online extortion, strengthen cybersecurity. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court, China's top court, has ordered all courts nationwide to intensify the fight against online extortion to safeguard people's legitimate rights in cyberspace and clearly establish the red line for internet operations.
(2025-02-11). Syria: What next for the UK's relationship with it? leftfootforward.org If politicians want to see a stable and secure Syria, they should use the UK's levers and influence to give Syrians the best chance of building it.
(2025-02-11). 'Let hell break out': Trump says Gaza cease-fire should end Saturday if all Israeli hostages not released. haaretz.com Speaking to reporters, U.S. president said that he may speak to Netanyahu ahead of next deadline in cease-fire deal…
(2025-02-11). IDF raises alert level and postpones soldiers' leave in south as Gaza cease-fire falters. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Testimony from recently released hostages shows urgency for those remaining in captivity amid abuse, starvation; Hundreds block main Tel Aviv road to protest for continued release of hostages ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas halts hostage releases until further notice citing Israeli cease-fire violations ‚ñ ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASE-FIRE: Negotiators fear breakdown in deal after Hamas claims U.S. guarantees for truce no longer valid, Egyptian security sources say…
(2025-02-11). Russia aims at further developing relations with Syria. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) Russia hopes that relations with Syria will continue to develop on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, according to Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of the Russian President for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov.
(2025-02-11). Lebanese Tribesmen Humiliate HTS Elite Forces. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley Al Jolani (centre) and HTS "Red Band" elite brigade members in Idlib 2024. Ongoing battles on Syrian Lebanese border have potential to undermine Al Jolani's assumed power in Syria. Extraordinary events have taken place on the borders with Lebanon and Syria over the last few days. It is very unlikely that this will be…
(2025-02-11). Trump says Gaza ceasefire should end on Saturday if captives not freed. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump suggested Israel should cancel the ceasefire in Gaza if all captives are not released.
(2025-02-11). Human Rights Expert: Trump Plan For Gaza 'Worse Than Ethnic Cleansing'. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's outrageous plan to remove the Palestinian people from Gaza, assume U.S. ownership of the Gaza Strip and make it into the "Riviera of the Middle East" reveals his intent to commit a war crime and a crime against humanity. | What Trump proposed during a February 4 news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House is "unlawful, immoral and irresponsible," Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, said at a February 5 press conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. "This is worse than ethni…
(2025-02-11). Lebanon's Berri Condemns Netanyahu's Proposal on Establishing Palestinian State in Saudi, Pushes for Arab Action. english.almanar.com.lb House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Tuesday denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for a Palestinian state on Saudi land as a blatant attack on the kingdom's sovereignty and part of Israel's cross-border aggression. Berri warned that this scheme aims to eliminate the Palestinian cause and undermine Palestinian rights. Moreover, the House Speaker stressed that …
(2025-02-11). Iranian Envoy Highlights Regional Impact of Strong Iran-Turkey Relations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to Turkey emphasized that the long-standing relations between Tehran and Ankara serve as a foundation for regional stability, calling for deeper economic and political cooperation.
(2025-02-11). Palestinians Face "Impossible Demand" to Be "Perfect Victims," New Book Argues. truthout.org We speak with the acclaimed Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd on the publication day for his new book, Perfect Victims. It comes at a time of heightened censorship and attacks on Palestinian expression in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as well as in the United States and elsewhere. Perfect Victims explores ongoing Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation and human rights… |
(2025-02-11). Milei's decision to withdraw Argentina from the WHO is repudiated. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The Permanent Assembly for Human Rights (APDH) joined the union, political and social organizations that repudiate President Javier Milei's decision to withdraw Argentina from the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2025-02-11). Democracy Now! 2025-02-11 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 11, 2025; "This Is Not a Moment to Settle": Media Outlets Cave to Trump's Threats as FCC Launches New Probes; Juan González: Immigrant Rights Groups Are Playing Key Role in Confronting Trump's Neofascist Coup; Center for Constitutional Rights Challenges Trump Migrant Flights to Guantánamo, ICC Sanctions & More; Palestinian Writer Mohammed El-Kurd on "Perfect Victims," Trump & Israel's Criminalization of Thought | Headlines for February 11, 2025; "This Is Not a Moment to Settle": Media Outlets Cave to Trump's Threats as FCC Launches N…
(2025-02-11). Syria Planting Landmines Along Lebanon Border as Tensions Linger. news.antiwar.com Though cross-border gunfire between Syria and Lebanon seems to have paused for now, the tensions are still rising, with a number of Syrian Shi'ites having fled into Lebanese border towns, and Syrian Army soldiers loyal to the Islamist government raiding Shi'ite towns and villages across the area. The Syrian government is now announcing that, having …
(2025-02-11). Dozen Labour MPs push for four-day week to be included in Government's flagship Employment Right's Bill. leftfootforward.org Flexible working campaigners say the current proposals around flexible working contained in the Employment Right's Bill do not go far enough…
(2025-02-11). Hamas to Trump: Threats 'have no value'; ceasefire deal only way to return Israeli captives. presstv.ir Hamas says Trump must remember that the only way to bring back Israeli captives is to respect the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-02-11). 'Fingers on trigger': Yemen says ready to act if Israel resumes Gaza, Lebanon wars. presstv.ir Yemen is prepared to immediately resume anti-Israel operations if the regime violates the ceasefire agreement on Gaza and Lebanon and decides to escalate its atrocities, Houthi says.
(2025-02-11). Netanyahu orders military to beef up troops around Gaza, threatens to end ceasefire. presstv.ir Netanyahu has threatened to end the Gaza ceasefire if Hamas does not release the captives by midday Saturday, ordering the military to beef up troops in and around the besieged enclave.
(2025-02-11). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-11). 'Reproduction of genocide': Euro-Med condemns escalation in Israel's West Bank offensive. presstv.ir An international rights organization warns of a sharp escalation in Israel's forced displacement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-11). Lebanon tightens checks on Iraq flights to block Hezbollah funds. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). How a Worker Cooperative Is Mitigating the Stray Animal Crisis in Texas. counterpunch.org 
The popularity of support animals attests to the mental health benefits of bonding with a pet, such as decreased stress, anxiety, and loneliness. According to the Mayo Clinic, having pets may also positively impact cardiovascular health and blood pressure control. Unfortunately, many animals that could be treasured companions never get that opportunity. This is especially true in the state
(2025-02-11). The Next NATO-Russia Proxy War Could Be in a Country You've Never Heard Of. covertactionmagazine.com The New Year's Day decision by Ukraine to suspend a five-year gas transit agreement with Moscow has triggered an energy crisis in Europe and threatened to spill its ongoing conflict with Russia over into neighboring countries. The termination of Russian gas exports to the continent via Ukrainian pipelines has already impacted several European nations reliant …
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Poll Finds Majority Of Americans Would Support Wind Turbines If They Sliced Deli Meat As Well. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In a major survey of public attitudes toward alternative energy as the climate crisis continues, a poll published Tuesday found that an overwhelming majority of U.S. residents would support wind turbines if they sliced deli meat as well. "Everyday Americans want to know how exactly wind power is going to serve our community, and many …
(2025-02-11). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-11). Tension erupts between Egypt, US after Trump's threat; Sisi 'may postpone' Washington visit. presstv.ir Sisi might postpone his planned visit to Washington, amid rising tensions with Trump over the ongoing Gaza crisis and recent threats from the US administration.
(2025-02-11). The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal's 2013 Indictment of the State of Israel on Charges of War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide. The Legacy of Francis Boyle. globalresearch.ca
(2025-02-11). Gaza's genocide and occupation told through carved stones. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Gaza's lupus patients battle for care after Israel's genocide. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). The word "genocide" is being used purely to sway public opinion; it does not reflect reality. expose-news.com For months, left-wing British television stations and corporate media outlets have been propagating the story that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. Despite …
(2025-02-11). The 'Houmous One' is free after CPS drop preposterous charges. thecanary.co Nurse Chris Dindar is demanding answers after facing down a criminal prosecution for alleged crimes against houmous which he says was politically motivated. The crimes against houmous? A protest over Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the companies profiting from it. Crimes against houmous: a preposterous attack on peaceful protest The 55-year-old from Hastings in […] | By
(2025-02-11). NHS doctor punished for speaking out on Israel's genocide is taking legal action. thecanary.co The Canary has spoken to a doctor who is crowdfunding a legal challenge after his NHS bosses sought to punish him for speaking out on Israel's genocide in Gaza. In August 2024, Royal Free London NHS Trust suspended Dr Nadeem Crowe for "potentially upsetting posts about the Israel — Gaza conflict". Because he was a […] | By
(2025-02-11). Ex-Foreign Office adviser goes rogue; slams UK government's whitewashing of its complicity with Israel. thecanary.co A former Foreign Office adviser has revealed politicians' naked "complicity with war crimes" and "a systemic effort to suppress inconvenient truths" about UK allies. In the end, he resigned over ongoing arms sales to Israel during its genocide in Gaza. But now, he has called on former colleagues to refuse to 'rubber-stamp the whitewashing'. 'Shielding […] | By
(2025-02-11). UK officials 'bullied, pressured' over Israel arms sales reports. newarab.com 
A former Foreign Office official has accused the Writing for The Guardian, Mark Smith, the former lead officer on arms sales policy at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), said the UK's system for controlling arms exports is broken.
(2025-02-11). Netanyahu threatens to resume war on Gaza if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). Hostages will pay the price as Hamas and Netanyahu continue to sabotage the Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com While Netanyahu is focused on political trickery and dodging responsibility for October 7, Hamas is responding to Israel's unwillingness to advance to the second stage of the deal and is taking advantage of the pressure created by the growing fear for the lives of the hostages. Their fate is in the hands of Trump, whose volatility is endless…
(2025-02-11). Netanyahu: 'Trump offered revolutionary plan. You wanted Gaza's day after; you got it'. haaretz.com Prime Minister Netanyahu made a variety of claims at Monday's Knesset session: His Israeli opponents were helping Hamas, the recent return of hostages was due to his insistence, and his meeting with Trump was the most important with a U.S. president in Israel's history…
(2025-02-11). Trump's 'Riviera' plan for Gaza heralds an age of naked fascism. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Sawsan Madina I watched US President Donald Trump's joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week in utter disbelief. Not that the idea, or indeed the practice, of ethnic cleansing of Palestine is new. But at that press conference the mask has fallen. Recently, fascism has been on the march…
(2025-02-11). A Fly on The Wall of The Oval Office. (or, A Private Conversation). counterpunch.org 
Appropriately benevolent-looking, Netanyahu didn't need to utter a word. He watched passively but attentively while the dauntless U.S. president announced plans for Gaza at their February 4th press conference. Only a fly on the wall was privy to their private exchange beforehand. The Bibi: "I've often been received in this room; today will surely surpass all
(2025-02-11). A Thief's Mentality: Trump, Real Estate and Dreams of Ethnic Cleansing. counterpunch.org 
President Donald J. Trump likes teasing out the unmentionable, and the Israel-Palestinian situation was hardly going to be any different. With a touch of horror and the grotesque, he offered a solution to the issue of what would happen to Gaza at the conclusion of hostilities. In a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
(2025-02-11). Israel's forced displacement in West Bank 'escalates alarmingly' as 76,000 uprooted: UN. presstv.ir The UN has warned that Israel's so-called military offensive in the West Bank has escalated forced displacement of Palestinians at an alarming level.
(2025-02-11). UNRWA: Israel has displaced 40,000 Palestinians, annexing West Bank. presstv.ir UNRWA has warned that the Israeli regime's forces in the occupied West Bank have displaced 40,000 Palestinians.
(2025-02-11). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian, Injures Three Others, in Rafah, Demolishes a Home Near Khan Younis. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed at least one Palestinian and injured three others, including one seriously, in Rafah city, demolished a citizen's home and opened fire at citizens near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. WAFA correspondent reported that Israeli forces shot and killed, on Tuesday morning, the young man, Mohammad Nafith Husni Abu Taha, while …
(2025-02-11). Israeli Forces Injure a Woman, Displace Residents of the Al-Far'a Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian woman, stormed many homes, and continued its siege on the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas in the northwestern part of the West Bank. On Monday afternoon, Israeli forces injured a 42-year-old woman as a result of the occupation forces detonating the door of her home in the Al-Far'a refugee …
(2025-02-11). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Near Tulkarem, Displace Citizens from the Nur Shams Camp. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian man while he was near the Apartheid Wall west of Zeita town, north of Tulkarem. Soldiers forced dozens of families out of their homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. WAFA correspondent reported that Raed Yassin, …
(2025-02-11). Jenin: Israeli Forces Burn a Home, Barn, Abduct Four Palestinians. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces burned a citizen's home and a barn, destroyed a shops, and abducted four young men in several areas of the Jenin governorate in the northern occupied West Bank. On Monday, occupation forces continued their military assault against the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp for 21 consecutive days, resulting …
(2025-02-11). Army Demolishes A Palestinian Home Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli soldiers invaded Deir Ibzi' village, west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part, and demolished a Palestinian home. Emad Tawil, the head of Deir Ibzi' Village Council, stated that at least ten military vehicles, including two bulldozers, invaded the village before the soldiers forced the family of Ehab Sa'afin out …
(2025-02-11). Israel Begins Construction Of New Illegal Colony In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Military Orders to Seize 16,000 Dunams for Pastoral Colonialism The Chairman of the Wall & Colonization Resistance Commission, Moayyad Sha'ban, announced that the Israeli occupation state has started building a new colony on lands belonging to the Bethlehem Governorate, in the occupied West Bank. The new colony's puts it between the towns of Husan and …
(2025-02-11). Israel's Latest Targets In Palestine; Libraries in Jerusalem. imemc.org 
Translated From WAFA, Article by Bilal Gheith Kiswani: Over 38 years ago, the Scientific Library was established on Salahuddin Street in occupied Jerusalem, in the West bank. Over the years, it became one of the most significant libraries in Palestine, particularly in Jerusalem, attracting diplomats, journalists, researchers, and students.
(2025-02-11). Russian central bank is the envy of the West. thesiriusreport.com 
(2025-02-11). The United Kingdom Must Push Back Against Trump's ICC Plan. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC), placing financial and visa sanctions on individuals and their immediate family who assist ICC investigations against Israelis and Americans. | The Executive Order comes after last week's efforts to pass a bill entitled the 'Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act' in Congress. The bill hit a stumbling block when it received 54 votes in favour and 45 against, falling short of the 60 votes required for it to go ahead to a final vote. | Instead, Trump has issued an Executive Order to implement the sanctions.
(2025-02-11). Voters give brutal assessment of Kemi Badenoch's first 100 days in office, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Voters have delivered a damning verdict on Kemi Badenoch's first 100 days in office, a new poll has found. | Badenoch, who took over as Tory party leader after the Conservative Party's worst election defeat in its parliamentary history, has struggled to convince voters as well as her own party colleagues of her vision for the country. | To make matters worse for Badenoch, the Conservative Party has been overtaken by Nigel Farage's Reform in the polls, with party donors also fleeing. | Now a poll carried out by YouGov has found that only a quarter of Britons (25%) consider Badenoch to be doing a good job as lea…
(2025-02-11). Vanuatu parliament elects Jotham Napat as new prime minister. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Jotham Napat has been elected as the new prime minister of Vanuatu. Napat was elected unopposed in Port Vila today, receiving 50 votes with two void votes. He is the country's fifth prime minister in four years and will lead a coalition government made up of five political parties — Leaders Party, Vanua'aku…
(2025-02-11). Italian investigative journalist Francesco Cancellato targeted with Paragon spyware. fanpage.it
(2025-02-11). My father martyred, my world shattered. electronicintifada.net Hani Hussein, a lover of birds who owned a pet shop, was killed in an Israeli attack on Bureij refugee camp.
(2025-02-11). Iran Lauds Malaysia's Support for Palestinian People. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praised Malaysia's support for the resistant people of Palestine, particularly during the 16-month Israeli genocidal war.
(2025-02-11). Iran Stresses Urgent OIC Ministerial Meeting on Gaza Displacement Plot. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency ministerial meeting to address a US-Israeli plan for the forced displacement of Gazans.
(2025-02-11). Iran's Top General Stresses Regional Unity against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the only way to confront the terrorist regime of Israel is through regional unity.
(2025-02-11). Mohammed El-Kurd on the Dehumanization of Palestinians, the Legacy of Refaat Alareer & More. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with the acclaimed Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd, he talks in depth about stories from his new book, Perfect Victims, including about the beloved poet, academic and activist Refaat Alareer, who has finally been laid to rest, more than one year after he was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza along with his sister, brother and four nephews. His family recovered their remains after a neighbor buried them in a yard at the site of the Israeli attack. Alareer was buried in a cemetery in Gaza City's Shuja'iyya neighborhood, where Alareer was born.
(2025-02-11). A New Military-Industrial Complex Arises. counterpunch.org 
Last April, in a move generating scant media attention, the Air Force announced that it had chosen two little-known drone manufacturers — Anduril Industries of Costa Mesa, California, and General Atomics of San Diego — to build prototype versions of its proposed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), a future unmanned plane intended to accompany piloted aircraft on high-risk combat missions.
(2025-02-11). Israeli police cite children's 'colouring book' for Palestinian bookshop raid. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Israeli police have confiscated hundreds of books with Palestinian titles or flags without understanding their contents in a draconian raid on a Palestinian educational bookshop in occupied East Jerusalem, say eyewitnesses. More details have emerged on the Israeli police raid on a popular bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem. The owners were arrested…
(2025-02-11). Video: Trump says Palestinians will not be allowed to return under his 'beachfront' Gaza-theft plan. skwawkbox.org Trump signals his war-criminal intent as clearly as could be Far-right US president Donald Trump — who accepted a $100m or more in funding from pro-Israel lobbyists — has admitted, or even boasted, that he has no intention of allowing Palestinians to return to their homes in Gaza if he gets away with his racist …
(2025-02-11). Iran says Trump's Gaza plot aimed at 'erasing Palestine'; Algeria hails Tehran's OIC proposal. presstv.ir Algeria has welcomed a proposal by Iran for an extraordinary meeting of Islamic countries on the war-torn Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-11). Iran's top general: Regional unity only way to confront 'terrorist' Israel. presstv.ir The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces has condemned the US-Israeli plan for the forced displacement of Gazans, saying the only way to confront the Israeli "terrorist" regime is through unity.
(2025-02-11). Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss Hamas threat to delay captive release. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). Israeli occupation forces demolish the building of the Popular Committee in Al-Far'a camp, south of Tubas: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). Israeli Kan Channel: Trump's envoy "Wittkoff" will also arrive in the region in the coming days. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). Israeli occupation forces detain a child at the northern entrance to the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilya. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-11). After pressure from rightists, Haifa high school cancels meeting with Arab social activist. haaretz.com Kholoud Abu Ahmad received a string of hate messages, including threats, from right-wing activists but also from school students. 'The school made crazy efforts to hold this day. What should really worry us is the fact that there is an extreme political group that what the students exposed to nothing,' she said…
(2025-02-11). Even if Israel's war resumes, Gaza's displaced hope to rebuild. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Israel opposition accuses govt of 'burying' October 7 probe. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Israel releases detained Palestinian booksellers after shop raid. newarab.com 
Ahmed Muna was released early on Tuesday morning and Mahmoud Muna was released on Tuesday afternoon, according to independent publishers
(2025-02-11). Lebanon's new government holds first cabinet meeting. newarab.com 
The The session opened with a minute of silence in tribute to the victims of Israel's latest war on Lebanon, which killed around 4,000 people. | During the meeting, the government formed a committee to draft the ministerial statement, a key document outlining the administration's policies and priorities. | The drafting of the ministerial statement represents the first major challeng…
(2025-02-11). Dozens of Palestinian families flee Israeli attacks in West Bank. newarab.com 
Dozens of Palestinian families fled on Monday from "We hear explosions and bombings as well as bulldozers. It's a tragedy. They are doing here what they did in Gaza," said Ahmed Ezza, a resident. | Ahmed Abu Zahra, another resident of the camp which is on the outskirts of
(2025-02-11). Israeli army relaxes rules on firing at civilians: report. newarab.com 
The Israeli army's Central Command has changed its rules of engagement to make it easier to Citing Israeli commanders and soldiers, the report said authorisation has been given to shoot and kill any individual caught "tampering with the ground". | The new orders have been made under the pretext of preventing Palestinian militants from planting explosives, but it also allows Israeli forces to open fire more freely.
(2025-02-11). Israeli forces detain renowned Jerusalem booksellers, raid shop. newarab.com 
Israeli police raided a renowned Palestinian-owned bookstore in The Educational Bookshop's owners, Ahmed and Mahmoud Muna, were detained, as police confiscated hundreds of titles related to the war on Gaza before ordering the store's closure, according to Mahmoud's wife, May. | She said the soldiers picked out books with Palestinian titles or flags "without knowing what any of them meant". | She said they used Google Translate on s…
(2025-02-11). As Morocco opposes Gaza displacement, it buys arms from Israel. newarab.com 
As Over the weekend, Moro…
(2025-02-11). Palestinian Authority ends payments to families of prisoners. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Authority announced on Monday it would end its system of payments to the families of those killed by Israel or "
(2025-02-11). Trump aims to secure a Greater Israel for his Zionist controllers. indybay.org Dr. Sami Al-Arian argues that Donald Trump is trying to fulfil his promises of securing a Greater Israel for his extremist Zionist donors, benefactors and appointees.
(2025-02-11). Counting the Dead in Gaza: Difficult But Essential. "186,000 or Even More Deaths." The Lancet. globalresearch.ca [This article was first published in July 2024.] | By June 19, 2024, 37‚Äâ396 people had been killed in the Gaza Strip since the attack by Hamas and the Israeli invasion in October, 2023, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, …
(2025-02-11). Tributes continue to pour for nuclear scientist Senamile Masango. sanews.gov.za
(2025-02-11). Nzimande mourns passing of SA's most distinguished young scientist. sanews.gov.za Nzimande mourns passing of SA's most distinguished young scientist | The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the Presidency in mourning the passing of Senamile Masango, one of the country's most distinguished young scientists. | Masango passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 37. | The Minister described her as a young, resourceful, and passionate nuclear physicist, who served the country with distinction in various capacities. | Masango served as a board member of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA), where she held the position…
(2025-02-11). North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan. aljazeera.com Pyongyang warns of 'acute military confrontation' after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port.
(2025-02-11). Trump says Palestinians won't be able to return to Gaza under his plan. mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump has vowed that displaced Palestinians will not be allowed to return to Gaza under the U.S. plan for the region. As part of this, he is threatening to cut aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinians.
(2025-02-11). 'Humiliating and painful': testimonies of mass displacement in the northern West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
The forcible displacement of over 40,000 people in the northern West Bank is repeating scenes from Gaza and stoking fears of ethnic cleansing. "The most important thing is to stay in our home," a resident of al-Far'a refugee camp tells Mondoweiss.
(2025-02-11). US Court Blocks Trump Administration Sending Immigrants To Guantanamo. popularresistance.org A federal court on Sunday halted the Donald Trump administration's attempt to transfer three Venezuelan immigrants, detained in New Mexico, to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. | Earlier that day, the men's lawyers argued in a legal filing that the detainees "fit the profile" of those the administration had targeted for transfer to Guantanamo. | The filing also stated that they were "Venezuelan men detained in the El Paso area with (false) charges of connections with the Tren de Aragua gang," CNN reported. | The lawyers urged a US District Court in New Mexico to block the transfer, arguing that the "uncertainty"
(2025-02-11). Unionized Grocery Workers Are A Sleeping Giant. popularresistance.org In the first six months of 2025, grocery contracts covering over 130,000 union workers are set to expire. The contracts span five states, a dozen local unions, and several employers — namely the grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. | Kroger's last, best, and final offer included abysmal wage increases, with thousands of workers offered $0.25 or less in the first year of the contract. It failed to address worker concerns over understaffing, low wages, two-tier discrimination, shorter wage steps, and protections from automation. | Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons' $24.6 billion mega-merger was blocked in…
(2025-02-11). The Latest Plot To Privatize Public Lands. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to see old friends in Livingston, Mont., I found myself downtown, drinking the free art-walk wine, spearing the free cocktail weenies and admiring the fine skin of the expensively dressed couples bobbing in and out of the galleries that have proliferated here like some aggressive breed of plant. The light was retreating up the peaks of the Absaroka Range, and the summer evening's golden stillness settled over town. | Then a rip formed in this tranquility, and through it a ramshackle Subaru station wagon with local plates came trundling up Main Street, piled floor to ceiling with belongings. &sbq…
(2025-02-11). Musk's Access To US Treasury Payments Risks Global Financial Meltdown. popularresistance.org Whether or not you share the zeal for cuts in government spending embraced by President Donald Trump and his billionaire sidekick Elon Musk, you should know that giving Musk and his callow team of computer coders access to payment systems at the U. S. Department of Treasury risks a global financial meltdown. It doesn't make such an event certain, but it lowers the odds considerably. | Here's why: | First, the U.S. Department of Treasury processes some $6 trillion in payments each year. If that system were to come to a halt for even a relatively short period of time, the consequences would be devastating, not only…
(2025-02-11). The betrayal of Gaza again. workers.org 
Recording by prisonradio.org It was by any measure a stunning moment. An American president essentially offering to gentrify the Gaza Strip, suggesting that they, should they resist, be forced to leave their historical homeland by the armed forces of the United States. "They're living in hell," Trump said, as he . . . |
(2025-02-11). China's DeepSeek AI reveals advantages of socialism. workers.org 
The Chinese company DeepSeek released its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to the U.S. market on Jan. 20. By the following week, it was the most downloaded app on the iOS App Store, surpassing Open AI's ChatGPT. Comparison of research leadership growth by country over twenty-year period. ASPI Critical Technology Tracker . . . |
(2025-02-11). øQué causó el accidente aéreo? El acoso sindical, °no la DEI! workers.org 
Nadie debería sorprenderse cada vez que Trump se expone como el vil y repugnante intolerante ultraderechista que es. Aun así, es casi imposible no indignarse. Un ejemplo es el accidente aéreo del 29 de enero cerca del Aeropuerto Nacional Reagan. Con absolutamente cero pruebas, Trump culpó inmediatamente a los programas . . . | Continue reading øQué causó el accidente aéreo? | El acoso sindical, °no la DEI! at Workers.org
(2025-02-11). UN suspends operations in Yemen's Houthi stronghold after staff detained. aljazeera.com The UN said the 'extraordinary and temporary measure' was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel.
(2025-02-11). UN halts operations in Yemen Houthi stronghold after detentions. newarab.com 
The United Nations announced the suspension Monday of its activities in Yemen's Saada region, The Iran-backed Houthis have In January alone the Houthis detained eight UN workers,…
(2025-02-11). Waiting for the Munich Security Conference to Open: What 'peace plan' is Team Trump bringing? gilbertdoctorow.com Has the lifting of U.S. pressure of state censorship on social media and video platforms like youtube since Donald Trump's inauguration made a difference in what we see and hear on the internet? My intuitive judgment says 'yes.' Day by day, I am struck by the proliferation of disinformation and fake news now coming from …
(2025-02-11). The People's Vaccine Inquiry: Bias, censorship and ethical failures of the UK Covid Inquiry. expose-news.com On the first day of the long-awaited Module 4 of the UK Covid Inquiry, it became clear that the Inquiry was going to do everything it could to bury evidence that does …
(2025-02-11). Trump's ICC sanction eroding 'never again' legacy of Nuremberg: UN expert. presstv.ir A UN special rapporteur expresses "grave concern" over Trump's executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
(2025-02-11). Trump's ICC sanctions eroding 'never again' legacy of Nuremberg: UN expert. presstv.ir A UN special rapporteur expresses "grave concern" over Trump's executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
(2025-02-11). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-02-11). New earthquake hits Morocco, with PTSD stronger than the tremors. newarab.com 
A few minutes before midnight, a 5.2-magnitude This time, the epicentre was recorded in the Brikcha commune, within the province of Ouazzane—a n…
(2025-02-11). New Lebanese Cabinet Holds First Session, Forms Committee Tasked to Draft Ministerial Statement. english.almanar.com.lb The new Lebanese government held on Tuesday its first session at Baabda Palace after a meeting between President Joseph Aoun, House Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, who chaired the session, emphasized that Lebanon was not bankrupt but was suffering from "failed management," urging reforms to revive …
(2025-02-11). Lebanon sees surge in visitors ahead of Nasrallah's funeral. newarab.com 
Lebanon is witnessing a sharp rise in The unprecedented demand,
(2025-02-11). Many of DR Congo's Lebanese forced to flee as violence continues. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). NY jury hears attacker 'close' to killing Salman Rushdie. newarab.com 
Prosecutors in Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old Lebanese-American , is charged with Matar is accused of stabbing Rushdie about 10 times with a knife, leaving him…
(2025-02-11). Sri Lanka : Fiscal and Redistributive Reform: The Burden of Interest Costs. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). Pakistan's debt dilemmaa . cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Abdul Khaliq gave an update on the economic, political and social situation in Pakistan. The country is very close to default and is a favourite prey of the International Monetary Fund, which has signed 24 agreements with the Pakistani government since 1953. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-11). Frontex: Who watches the watchman? cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Fernanda Gadea denounced Fortress Europe and its Frontex system. The policies pursued are increasingly inhumane, in line with the rise of far-right forces in Europe and around the world. Read her presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-11). Debt-for-nature swaps 2.0, a deceptive solution. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-11). Microcredit as an instrument of the international financial system and alternatives. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, which took place from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Omar Aziki delivered a critical analysis of microcredit. He showed how this tool is an instrument of capitalist and patriarchal domination. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-11). Inaugural Joint Statement | The Hague Group, January 31, 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). Migration perspectives during Trump's second term in office. cadtm.org
(2025-02-11). Iran's Army Airborne Division at Peak Readiness, Set to Unveil New Achievements: Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force's Airborne Division General Qassem Khamoushi said the force is at its peak of operational readiness and will soon unveil new advancements.
(2025-02-11). Iran-Russia Relations Enter New Phase, Says Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said Tehran-Moscow ties have entered a new phase of strategic, comprehensive, and long-term cooperation following the signing of a strategic partnership deal.
(2025-02-11). Exploring the Roots of Violent Extremism: An Interview with Morteza Simiyari. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – On the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and When Conducive to Terrorism, we spoke with Morteza Simiyari, an expert on West Asian affairs, to examine the dynamics of violent extremism in region.
(2025-02-11). Iran to File Legal Complaint against Trump's Remarks at UN Security Council. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will submit a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, which violate international law, a senior Iranian official said on Sunday.
(2025-02-11). Azerbaijani President Congratulates Iran on Islamic Revolution Anniversary. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent separate messages to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating them on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-02-11). Tractor Defeats Al Khaldiya in AFC Champions League Two. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Tractor of Iran defeated Bahrain's Al Khaldiya 2-1 in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.
(2025-02-11). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: India's goal is to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. tvbrics.com The Indian Prime Minister also said that the republic's leadership plans to increase renewable energy capacity by 500 GW…
(2025-02-11). Brazil places AI governance at top of BRICS and G20 negotiation agenda. tvbrics.com 
Brazil also launched an initiative on information integrity and climate change in collaboration with the United Nations and UNESCO…
(2025-02-11). Dubai Health Authority introduses national podcast to promote mental well-being of citizens. tvbrics.com 
The podcast seeks to transform awareness into real change by making mental well-being discussions more accessible and impactful…
(2025-02-11). Iran strengthens trade ties with Uzbekistan with new food industry sales office. tvbrics.com 
The current trade volume between Iran and Uzbekistan stands at approximately US$500 million…
(2025-02-11). India launches Global Engagement Scheme to promote cultural heritage. tvbrics.com 
The Ministry of Culture provides grants to Indo-Foreign Cultural Friendship Societies in various countries to organise cultural events…
(2025-02-11). China's icebreaker begins first sea ice research mission in Liaodong Bay. tvbrics.com 
This survey marks the first large-scale winter marine research mission, involving multiple research institutions and universities…
(2025-02-11). Georgian journalists assaulted, obstructed while covering renewed protests. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-11). Google switches name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users. aljazeera.com California-based internet giant says the name of the body of water will depend on location of the user.
(2025-02-11). 'No exemptions, no exceptions': Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium. aljazeera.com US president says measures are a response to domestic industry being 'pummelled by both friend and foe alike'.
(2025-02-11). As Jordan's King Abdullah meets Trump, can he resist US pressure on Gaza? aljazeera.com Trump's comments on displacing Palestinians from Gaza faces strong opposition from Jordan and Arab countries.
(2025-02-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,083. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-11). Trump administration to ban transgender people from military enlistment. aljazeera.com The Republican leader has repeatedly sought to limit the ability of transgender people to serve in US armed forces.
(2025-02-11). Trump's Pressure Campaign Against South Africa Is About More Than Just The Boers. pressenza.com The ANC's long track record of political mistakes and policy failures is finally catching up to it precisely at the moment when the party finally started prioritizing South Africa's participation in global processes, thus creating the pretext for the US to meddle in this BRICS member's affairs. | Trump signed an Executive Order late last week "
(2025-02-11). Elon Musk Was Raised Under Racist Apartheid Laws in South Africa. What Does He Believe Now? democracynow.org Watch Part 2 of our interview with reporter Chris McGreal, who was Johannesburg correspondent for The Guardian during the last years of apartheid through 2002. His new pieces for The Guardian are headlined "What does Elon Musk believe?" and "How the roots of the 'PayPal mafia' extend to apartheid South Africa." Elon Musk was born in 1971 in Johannesburg, and McGreal discusses Musk's grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, who immigrated to South Africa in 1950 when apartheid became "in many ways reminiscent of the Nazi Nuremberg laws against Jews in the 1930s. They have very similar echoes in stripping Black people of t…
(2025-02-11). Breaking US democracy beyond repair. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | Compared to other Western democracies, the United States is still a profoundly religious country. Around 24% of Americans identify as evangelical Christians. Five US Supreme Court justices are conservative Catholics (the only other conservative on the bench, Neil Gorsuch, was raised and educated as a Catholic but is now an Episcopalian). And American …
(2025-02-11). PAHO warns of risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) PAHO urged the Americas on Monday to be prepared for a possible rise in dengue cases, given the risk of increased circulation of serotype three in the southern hemisphere of the region.
(2025-02-11). China: Cook Islands' relationship with Beijing 'should not be restrained'. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist China and the Cook Islands' relationship "should not be disrupted or restrained by any third party", says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, as opposition leaders in Rarotonga express a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Mark Brown. In response to questions from the Associated Press about New Zealand…
(2025-02-11). Where the China-Russia Partnership Is Headed in Seven Charts and Maps. infobrics.org Beijing's and Moscow's relationship has strengthened militarily, economically, and diplomatically in the past two decades, demonstrating their commitment to a "no limits" partnership…
(2025-02-11). Eurasian Security as a Communicative Practice: Tasks for Russia and China. infobrics.org The "new era" of multilateral cooperation in Eurasia will need not only cooperation between great powers of a "new type", but also "new thinking" in general. This is, first of all, the task of harmonizing the dialogue between Russia and China, Julia Melnikova writes…
(2025-02-11). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-02-11). How a US-China trade war puts the Middle East in a bind. newarab.com 
US President Beijing responded with
(2025-02-11). China's first independently-run foreign university to welcome students in Hainan. ecns.cn Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH), China's first independently-run foreign university, is expected to complete construction in June and welcome its frist students in September this year.
(2025-02-11). China regulates installation of image-collection devices to protect privacy. ecns.cn China's State Council has issued new regulations aimed at curbing the unauthorized installation of image-collection devices in private spaces, emphasizing the dual goals of enhancing public safety and safeguarding personal privacy.
(2025-02-11). China's major short-video platform Douyin takes down 585 micro-dramas for violation of content policies. ecns.cn China's major short-video platform Douyin removed a total of 585 micro-dramas in January due to their violations of content policies, including content promoting harmful values, violations of public order and social morals, and instances of vulgarity.
(2025-02-11). China trade council leads delegation to Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The delegation will engage in in-depth discussions with Kazakh political and business representatives and explore cooperation opportunities in key sectors such as oil and gas trade, clean energy, and digital business.
(2025-02-11). China to lift restrictions on foreign capital. ecns.cn China rolled out a plan on Monday to stabilize foreign investment this year, signaling the country's determination to achieve high-level opening-up in the face of rising global protectionism, analysts said.
(2025-02-11). New tariffs on China to strain U.S. families: Study. ecns.cn The blanket 10 percent additional tariffs on Chinese imports would cost a typical U.S. family $223 a year, according to a new study by The Budget Lab at Yale University, as researchers caution that the indirect pain from the duties is even larger.
(2025-02-11). Brunei eyes stronger ties with China. ecns.cn The Sultan of Brunei's latest state visit to Beijing is expected to boost support for the sultanate's long-term goal of diversifying its petroleum-based economy, analysts said.
(2025-02-11). China unveils ground-air dual-mode robot for Mars exploration. ecns.cn A research team from the Harbin Institute of Technology has developed a ground-air dual-mode robot prototype, opening new possibilities for planetary exploration.
(2025-02-11). ASEAN visa waiver scheme announced. ecns.cn China on Monday announced a visa-free policy for tour groups from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations who want to visit Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, in the latest step to boost people-to-people exchanges with Southeast Asia.
(2025-02-11). Taiwan student delegation from Ma Ying-jeou's foundation kicks off 2025's first mainland exchange. ecns.cn A delegation of nearly 40 students, led by Hsiao Hsu-tsen, executive director of the Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation, began a four-day visit to Beijing from Monday to Friday, China News Service reported on Monday.
(2025-02-11). Marriage rate tumbles despite efforts. ecns.cn China recorded a more than 20 percent drop in marriage registrations last year, despite a slight rebound in the previous year, following a decadelong decline. Experts say the downward trend may be irreversible and are calling for more supportive policies to boost young people's confidence in marriage.
(2025-02-11). New drug for type 2 diabetes to be offered. ecns.cn Innogen, a Shanghai-based medical technology company, announced that its independently developed, human-derived, ultra-long-acting GLP-1 injection has been approved for market by China's National Medical Products Administration for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults.
(2025-02-11). Regulations protect minor guests at hotels. ecns.cn Hotels in China reported to police more than 42 million check-ins by minor guests in 2024, the Ministry of Public Security said, adding that authorities have also handled 522,000″suspicious incidents" involving minors to ensure their safety.
(2025-02-11). China plans to customize rail services for elderly. ecns.cn China plans to solicit opinions from the public regarding the demand for special tourist trains for the elderly, and the provision of customized services in various forms.
(2025-02-11). 'Iron flowers' 'bloom' over sky in Henan. ecns.cn Artists throw molten iron to create showers of sparks in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 9, 2025. "Iron flowers", a performance of splashing molten iron to create dazzling fireworks, wowed visitors.
(2025-02-11). Bench dragon parade celebrates upcoming Lantern Festival in Fujian. ecns.cn Bench dragons wind theirs ways through a village to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Putian, east China's Fujian Province, Feb. 10, 2025.
(2025-02-11). Construction of Hainan Yangpu Port expansion project in full swing. ecns.cn Aerial view of the construction site at the Yangpu International Container Port of the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 10, 2025.
(2025-02-11). Far-Right and Anti-Government Groups Gain a Foot Hold In New York City Suburbs. counterpunch.org 
In the shadow of New York City, the biggest and one of the bluesiest cities in America, Nassau and Suffolk Counties have seen a growth of far-right /anti-government groups. These groups designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as anti-government include a Nassau County chapter of the Proud Boys, Loud Majority (active in both Suffolk and Nassau Counties), Tactical Civics Mutual Assistance Group (Nassau County), and Moms for Liberty. From truck parades donning Trump flags while promoting conspiracies of immigrants voting illegally to so-called concerned mothers at school board meetings trying to ban any materi…
(2025-02-11). Why is Canada Conniving With Trump Against Mexico? counterpunch.org 
In order to buy a 30-day reprieve from Trump tariffs on Canada PM Trudeau made a few concessions. Canada would name a drug-fighting "Czar," and put extra border watchers in place. Nothing surprising, though disappointing and humiliating. Giving way to U.S bullying will only bring more, as everyone understands. "The whining dog gets kicked," as the
(2025-02-11). Will the Current Musk Coup Define Our Future? counterpunch.org 
The classic coup d'état has guns. Uniformed men run wild seizing government agencies and claiming control over what government does and who government serves. But in our new cyber age, the Yale historian Timothy Snyder reflected this past week, a coup can unfold without any armed overthrow. We can have "a couple dozen young men go from government office to government office, dressed in civilian clothes and armed only with zip drives."
(2025-02-11). He Means Business. counterpunch.org 
In an Uber in Boston this past weekend, I was startled by my driver, a jovial man of Afro-Dominican descent—and an immigrant who apparently supports Trump. He offered me an impromptu political discourse in Spanish, observing that the Democrats had sent too much money abroad, which is why rent prices are too high. He then
(2025-02-11). Montenegro and the Challenges of Global Trumpism. counterpunch.org 
The experiment of U.S. President Donald Trump to "abolish" USAID, the results of which are still uncertain, has reminded us of an important truth: no empire builds its network of loyal people—who serve not only as enforcers of politically correct public opinion in its interest but often act as local intelligence operatives cheaper than professionals—through
(2025-02-11). The Gilded Age of Animal Advocacy: A Transformative Era for America's Moral Compass. counterpunch.org 
For the nonhuman animal cause, the 19th century's end would bring to a close a defining period—a transformative 30-year era beginning in 1866, with the founding of the first animal welfare society. It is a story of activism and activists like George Thorndike Angell, Henry Bergh, and Caroline Earle White, who propelled the anti-cruelty cause forward. But it's
(2025-02-11). After Meeting With Trump, Jordan's Abdullah Says He Expressed Opposition to Displacement of Palestinians. news.antiwar.com
(2025-02-11). Trump Continues to Push Rare Earth Deal With Ukraine, Says They 'May Be Russian Some Day'. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in an interview that aired on Monday night that Ukraine "may be Russian some day" when pushing his idea for a rare earth mineral deal in exchange for US support. "[Ukraine] has tremendously valuable land in terms of rare earth, in terms of oil and gas, in terms of other things. I …
(2025-02-11). Over 15 Chinese chip makers support DeepSeek models. ecns.cn Chinese companies are rapidly adopting DeepSeek artificial intelligence models, with more than 15 chip makers now supporting them, CCTV News reported.
(2025-02-11). Blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' boosts merchandise consumption. ecns.cn The phenomenal success of Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" has driven a market boom as peripheral products sell rapidly and factories rush to increase production.
(2025-02-11). 18 mln Thais fall victims to online fraud in past year: report. ecns.cn A report released by Thailand's Chulalongkorn University on Monday showed that over the past year, about 36 million Thai people have been targeted by online scams, with 18 million of them falling victim to the fraud.
(2025-02-11). EconoScope | Chinese AI innovation reshapes global development paradigm. ecns.cn The open-source AI model DeepSeek has risen to global prominence. With "just 1/18 of the training cost, 1/10 of the team size, and performance on par with top models," DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley.
(2025-02-11). Chinese Spring Festival showcases diverse cultural values: UNESCO delegates. ecns.cn "Every moment of the performance was different, giving us a diversity of values and art of the Spring Festival," said H.E. Ms. Simona-Mirela Miculescu, president of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, at the "Our Spring Festival" Chinese New Year Gala held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris recently.
(2025-02-11). 'Ne Zha 2' receives high ratings ahead of overseas release. ecns.cn Chinese animated feature Ne Zha 2 has emerged as the biggest box office success of this year's Spring Festival, generating buzz overseas even before its official release.
(2025-02-11). Suzhou encourages foreign investment, pushes for high-quality development. ecns.cn Over the past three decades, Taicang, at just 800 square kilometers and around 800,000 people, has gradually gathered more than 530 German enterprises in total, making it a true home for German businesses.
(2025-02-11). Officials from multiple countries respond to U.S.tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. ecns.cn As U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed proclamations to raise tariffs on aluminum from 10 percent to 25 percent, and ended exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs, officials from multiple countries made responses to the decision.
(2025-02-11). Tech event echoes Saudi Arabia's digital ambitions. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia's flagship technology event LEAP 2025 Tech Conference witnessed pledged investments worth $14.9 billion on the first day, bolstering the country's pursuit for economic diversification in the digital era with its Vision 2030 plan.
(2025-02-11). Alibaba's Qwen offers cheaper alternative to DeepSeek. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd's Qwen model offers a low-cost DeepSeek alternative as U.S. computer scientists have successfully developed a new reasoning model that has been trained for less than $50 with the help of Alibaba's open-source technology.
(2025-02-11). New housing perks draw talent to Zhuhai. ecns.cn More than 1,000 professionals from about 400 companies have applied for incentives under Zhuhai's new housing policy since its launch on Feb 6, the southern Guangdong city's organization department said Monday.
(2025-02-11). Rescue workers striving to find landslide survivors. ecns.cn The landslide occurred at around 11: 50 am on Saturday in the Jinping village of Junlian county in Yibin, burying 10 residential houses and a production building. It has left one person dead, two injured and 28 missing as of 5 pm on Monday.
(2025-02-11). Palestinians slam Trump's Gaza scheme as 'declaration of war'. presstv.ir Palestinians denounce as a "declaration of war" US President Donald Trump for his scheme to take over the besieged Gaza Strip and relocate its residents.
(2025-02-11). If Gaza deal collapses, Iraq's militias may resume attacks. newarab.com 
The warnings come in t…
(2025-02-11). US, Egyptian personnel inspect traffic on key Gaza route. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Super Bowl Performer Who Waved Sudan, Palestine Flag Released Without Charges. truthout.org The protester who waved a flag expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and Sudanese people during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday has been released without charges after police detained him but could not determine any charges to press against him. The protester, 41-year-old Zül-QarnaƒØn Nantambu, was hired as a dancer in Lamar's performance. During the halftime show… |
(2025-02-11). Trump, los bienes raíces y la privatización de Palestina. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos representa el afán de lucro que no reconoce soberanías, límites jurídicos, tratados internacionales ni fronteras. No es solo inmobiliario el negocio que olfatea. En el 2000, Yasser Arafat anunció los primeros descubrimientos de gas a los que se llamó Gaza Marine. También pretende apropiarse de los recursos naturales que hay cerca de la costa palestina.
(2025-02-11). Gaza: El invierno agudiza las necesidades mientras las agencias humanitarias urgen a un acceso sin restricciones. cubadebate.cu Los gazatíes que viven en tiendas de campaña improvisadas están a merced de las tormentas invernales, que han destruido cientos de estos refugios, causando nuevos desplazamientos. Las agencias humanitarias enfrentan aún restricciones para el ingreso de ayuda. Casi el 70% de las estructuras de Gaza están dañadas, según la más reciente evaluación de la ONU.
(2025-02-11). Necessidade de sistema integrado de vistos do BRICS — opinià£o de especialista indiano. globalresearch.ca A integraàßà£o dos países BRICS é um dos temas mais relevantes nas relaàßàµes internacionais da atualidade. Reunindo algumas das principais potências emergentes, o bloco representa a esperanàßa de um sistema internacional mais justo, onde a cooperaàßà£o entre países e …
(2025-02-11). US media's praise for Greenland's avoidance of interference contrasts with criticism of Russia. infobrics.org Greenland's elections are due to be held on March 11.
(2025-02-11). Why do Southeast Asian Countries Want to Join BRICS. infobrics.org In October 2024, four key Southeast Asian countries became partners of BRICS, making the organisation much closer to home for Australians. So why have Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam put themselves on a path to membership?>
(2025-02-11). Germany fears escalation with Russia. infobrics.org Scholz stands firm in his opposition to supplying Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching Russia's "deep territory". There is clear reason for this: the country would be caught in the crossfire in the event of an all-out war between Moscow and NATO.
(2025-02-11). Overshadowed by Su-57, disgraced F-35 left without airtime at Aero India 2025. infobrics.org The US is still trying to woo Delhi to acquire more American weapons, particularly fighter jets such as the F-21, an advanced F-16 derivative "with F-22 and F-35 DNA". The latter's lack of a demo flight is very indicative of its reputation within the Indian military, which is particularly worried about the fact that countries with F-35s are virtually always subjected to unacceptable levels of control, risking their sovereignty while also acquiring a mediocre aircraft at best.
(2025-02-11). Britain: Operation Gladio's Secret 'Headquarters'. libya360.wordpress.com Kit KlarenbergDoomed Italian PM Aldo Moro's photo while in captivity of the Red Brigades Operation Gladio was a covert NATO program using clandestine units for false flag attacks and political destabilization, with Britain and the CIA playing a central role. 'Operation Gladio' is the collective name for a notorious Cold War-era program whereby Anglo-American intelligence services and…
(2025-02-11). Leaked Documents Expose US Interference Projects in Iran. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Newly leaked documents expose Washington's ongoing, covert push for regime change in Iran. With millions funneled into secretive initiatives, the US aims to infiltrate civil society, manipulate political participation, and engineer unrest, all while keeping its Iranian beneficiaries in the shadows. A bombshell leak reviewed by The Cradle exposes the depths of Washington's long-running campaign…
(2025-02-11). Guantánamo Bay's forgotten history of detaining Haitian migrants. liberationnews.org 
In the 1990s, thousands of Haitians fleeing political violence in their country were sent to Guantánamo Bay for detention.
(2025-02-11). 122 Years of US Imperialism in Guantánamo: From Torture to Migrant Detention. libya360.wordpress.com Abraham Marquez Donald Trump's expansion of migrant detention in Guantánamo Bay follows years of torture. Meanwhile, the people of Cuba have always fought for their land to be freed from U.S. imperialism. Colonialist Christopher Columbus landed in Guantánamo Bay on his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The empires of England, France, and Spain…
(2025-02-11). The Demise of USAID: Few Regrets in Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com John Perry and Roger D. Harris "Take your money with you," said Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, when told about Trump's plans to cut aid to Latin America, "it's poison." USAID (US Agency for International Development) spends around $2 billion annually in Latin America, which is only 5% of its global budget. The temporarily closed-down agency's…
(2025-02-11). MC USA joins suit to protect houses of worship from immigration raids. anabaptistworld.org In the suit, MC USA specifically "renounces the indifference to and mistreatment of undocumented and documented immigrants and commits itself to joining God's reconciling mission and to living and acting as sisters and brothers in Christ regardless of legal status."
(2025-02-11). Trump mass deportations met with NY protest. presstv.ir Trump's administration is executing the largest mass deportations in US history, causing family separations and community unrest.
(2025-02-11). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-11). General Strike Now To STOP Mass Deportations! SF Action At ICE To Defend Immigrants. indybay.org
(2025-02-11). Vigil at GEO ICE Detention Center in Aurora Spreads Love to Immigrants. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-02-11). Trump's Goal of Burying History Won't Work If Teachers Refuse to Stop Teaching. truthout.org President Donald Trump is waging an all-out assault on education by issuing executive orders designed to privatize schooling, attack immigrant and transgender students, prohibit solidarity with Palestine, chill dissent on college campuses and censor discussions of race, gender, sexuality and systemic oppression in schools. One of his latest orders, misnamed Ending Radical Indoctrination in K… |
(2025-02-11). Base Naval de Guantánamo y la xenofobia trumpista. cubadebate.cu Vistiendo uniformes grises, con las manos esposadas y escoltados por agentes de seguridad. Así llegaron a la Base Naval de Guantánamo los primeros indocumentados deportados por el Gobierno de Donald Trump. La Casa Blanca quiere alojar allí a unos 30 000 inmigrantes. Se muestra la vocación arbitraria, ilegal y profundamente xenófoba de la nueva administración norteamericana. øHasta dónde estará dispuesto a llegar?.
(2025-02-11). Hezbollah Set for Historic Funeral of Martyred Leaders Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah is set to bid farewell to Great Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine in a funeral described as "a day of remembrance for a leader who stood with the oppressed against the tyrants and a martyr of humanity in the struggle against imperialism." Sheikh Ali Daher, coordinator of the High Committee …
(2025-02-11). Minister welcomes SIU head's re-election to global anti-corruption association. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes SIU head's re-election to global anti-corruption association | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has congratulated Head of the Special Investigating Unit, Advocate Andy Mothibi on his re-election to the executive committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). | | Mothibi was re-elected to serve as Vice President: African Regional Coordinator for the term 2025 — 2027. | | "The Minister said that this achievement is a testament to Adv. Mothibi's tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to combating corruption globally.
(2025-02-11). La soluzione politica "inside out" del più grande uomo di spettacolo (geopolitico). strategic-culture.su Putin ha accennato questa settimana che il conflitto in Ucraina potrebbe finire in settimane, quindi Trump potrebbe non avere una lunga attesa. | Segue nostro Come fare l'impossibile? L'America è istintivamente una potenza espansionista, che ha bisogno di nuovi campi da conquistare, di nuovi orizzonti finanziari da dominare e sfruttare. Gli Stati Uniti sono fatti cosà¨. Lo sono sempre stati. | Ma — se siete Trump, che vuole riti…
(2025-02-11). Monday 2/17: Report Back from Palestine: A visit to Wadi Foquin. indybay.org MCC East Bay (Conference room) 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton or online at mcceastbay.org/live…
(2025-02-11). Industrial activity in Mexico decreased in December. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's industrial activity decreased 1.4 percent during last December in real terms with respect to the previous month, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography reported today.
(2025-02-11). Cuba, Vietnam assess publishing cooperation. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco and Nguyen Nguyen, director of the Department of Publishing, Printing, and Distribution in Vietnam, assessed in this capital on Tuesday the wide possibilities for promoting bilateral publishing cooperation.
(2025-02-11). Piña Colada Festival in Cuba includes music and traditions. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The 22nd edition of the Piña Colada Music Festival, to be held in central Ciego de Avila province from April 1 to 6, will include an extensive program of Cuban music and traditions.
(2025-02-11). Cuba will host ITU World Youth Summit 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The digital empowerment of the new generations will be the central theme of the World Youth Summit of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2025 that will take place in Cuba in March.
(2025-02-11). Brazil's Attorney General's Office makes final tweaks to coup case. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office (PGR, Prosecutor's Office) is making the final adjustments to the text to present the first complaints in the investigation into the coup attempt in Brazil in 2022 in the coming weeks.
(2025-02-11). Constitutional reform under debate in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) The first request for constitutional reform will be examined by the Political Commission of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, a process that is considered a mere formality.
(2025-02-11). Georgian PM blamed the West for Ukraine war. plenglish.com "A big conflict broke out and, of course, the whole West participated in it, supplying Ukraine with weapons, without really thinking about ending the war or avoiding it, which is shocking for many people," Kobakhidze said in an interview with the weekly Die Weltwoche. | "Everything had to be done to avoid war, to avoid this war, but now we see a destroyed country, a friendly country, and we are very worried," the politician said. | Irakli Kobakhidze said he still believes that there are certain informal forces that have enormous influence on the official structures of some countries, and he did not rule out that…
(2025-02-11). Mexican government releases security results. plenglish.com "We are going to deliver results in terms of security, the people of Mexico know that. And, in addition, the report is coming tomorrow," the president said on Sunday during her usual press conference. | The President announced that last January was "the lowest in more than eight years in intentional homicides" without giving further details. "Tomorrow we will give that information. And we are working every day," she stressed. | According to official data released two weeks ago, Mexico registered a 27 percent decrease in the daily average of intentional homicides between 2018 and the first month of the year. | Al…
(2025-02-11). UNESCO: Education in Cuba promotes peace and sustainable development. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 11 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO's Deputy Director General for Education, Stefanía Giannini, recognized the contribution of the Cuban educational system to peace and sustainable development and thanked Cuba for sharing its pedagogical experience during the opening of the 19th International Congress Pedagogy 2025, which will be held in Havana until February 13th.
(2025-02-11). Has Florida revolutionised the US housing market? thesiriusreport.com 
Ken assesses why a recent bill passed in Florida could prevent financial predators from manipulating the US housing market in the future.
(2025-02-11). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-02-11). Iran, Russia usher in 'new era' of strategic ties, launch 'mega projects': Envoy. presstv.ir The Iranian ambassador to Russia says the strategic relations between Tehran and Moscow have entered a "new phase."
(2025-02-11). Russia preps to block income of 'foreign agent' journalists. forbes.ru 
(2025-02-11). Russia's repression record. cpj.org 
(2025-02-11). TUSC is preparing to fight the local elections — and you can get involved. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) The government has finally announced which English local council elections will go ahead on Thursday 1 May, in a statement made by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to parliament on 5 February — just seven weeks before nominations open. The […] | By
(2025-02-11). Details released on sellout agreement used to block strike by 18,000 Costco workers. wsws.org Workers are being asked to accept a deal that will not allow them to even keep up with rising living costs, while Costco rakes in billions.
(2025-02-11). Taliban detains 2 media workers, suspends women-run broadcaster Radio Begum. afintl.com
(2025-02-11). DHS Head Seeks to Enlist IRS Officers to Be Part of Mass Deportation Plan. truthout.org Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem recently reached out to Scott Bessent, head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to request the use of IRS investigators to assist with the Trump administration's mass deportation plan. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Noem made the request in a memo on February 7. Her memo specifically asked that the IRS allow… |
(2025-02-11). Amid Other Pro-Trump Moves, Google Maps Makes "Gulf of America" Name Change. truthout.org Google Maps has officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users of the app following an executive action by President Donald Trump. Trump signed an executive order to enact the name change on his first day in office, claiming he made the decision because the gulf "has long been an integral asset to our once burgeoning Nation and has remained an… |
(2025-02-11). Trump Fires Government Ethics Director as DOJ Orders Feds to End Eric Adams Case. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Monday fired the director of the Office of Government Ethics as his administration — packed with billionaires and riddled with conflicts of interest — abandons even the pretense of opposing corruption and lawlessness, a course underscored by the Justice Department's push to drop bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The removal of OGE chief… |
(2025-02-11). Striking Providence nurses in Oregon speak out after rejecting latest contract. wsws.org "The idea of RFK being put in office is terrible. It's a detriment to the health of the people and will be absolutely unsafe."
(2025-02-11). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Indianapolis workers who build jet engines for military aircraft face a contract deadline, while daycare workers across Quebec are protesting workloads and other issues.
(2025-02-11). Trump the 'peacemaker' faces many obstacles. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-02-11). Gen Z's nones have their own beliefs. Try working with them, not converting them. anabaptistworld.org Over the past few years, clergy, academics, the media and atheist activists have been intently talking about the growing number of Americans who no longer identify with any religious tradition — those whom pollsters identify as "nones," because they answer survey questions about their faith with "None of the above." Between 1998 and 2000, 8% …
(2025-02-11). Trump's Efforts to Dismantle AI Protections, Explained. aclu.org
(2025-02-11). AADC to host annual candidates' Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview. thearabdailynews.com AADC to host annual candidates' Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko's Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which… |
(2025-02-11). Global Day of Action to #CloseBases. pressenza.com February 23, 2025 — at a military base near you!: | The thousands of military bases, both foreign and domestic, around the world are a critical piece of the war machine that must be dismantled. Closing bases is a necessary step to shift the global security paradigm towards a demilitarized approach that centers common security — no one is safe until all are safe. | We call on individuals and organizations around the world to join the Global Day of Action to #CloseBases on February 23 by organizing protests at military base sites near you. | Top 5 Reasons Why We're Calling for a Global Da…
(2025-02-11). Mexico considers response to Trump tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. | As a top supplier of the metals, America's southern neighbor has much at stake. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2025-02-11). 13 Things to Know About Black American Investors. moguldom.com When it comes to investing, young Black Americans are make a major impact over the years, particularly in the realm of cryptocurrency, where they are showing a higher interest than their white counterparts. A recent study from the 2022 Ariel-Schwab Black Investor Survey reveals a growing appetite for higher-risk investments like digital currencies among Black …
(2025-02-11). Babyface Gets Apology From Associated Press Over Disrespectful Red Carpet Interview. moguldom.com Legendary R&B artist Babyface has received an apology from the Associated Press (AP) following a disrespectful moment during the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet. The incident, which sparked widespread backlash on social media, has started conversations about respect for music icons. Babyface, whose career spans decades, is a 12-time Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and performer. As …
(2025-02-11). Khudai Khidmatgar — Taking the Message of Inter-faith Harmony to More and More People. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-02-11). Application submissions for share of historic $23 billion child welfare discrimination settlement to open March 10. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-11). Social Development issues notices of non-compliance to NPOs. sanews.gov.za Social Development issues notices of non-compliance to NPOs | The Department of Social Development has issued 41 787 notices of non-compliance to non-profit organisations (NPOs), with a total of 6 221 NPOs deregistered for failure to honour their obligations in terms of the NPO Act. | | In a statement, the department said a total of 203 279 organisations comprising non-profit organisations, voluntary associations and trusts across South Africa face the risk of deregistration. | | This is due to failure to comply with the requirements to submit annual reports as per the provisions of section 18 (1) of the Non-Pro…
(2025-02-11). Trump moves to halt $5B EV-charging program. grist.org 
The Trump administration has declared that it is rescinding guidance for a The unexpected new…
(2025-02-11). Meta begins major layoffs. america.cgtn.com 
Tech giant Meta has begun layoffs that could potentially impact thousands of workers. | This comes despite the company making healthy profits but also amid a climate saturated with financial and political pressure. | CGTN's Mark Niu reports.
(2025-02-11). 'This One London School Offers a Beacon of Hope for Transforming Our Education System'. bylinetimes.com
(2025-02-11). Identification process for 13 accident victims to commence. sanews.gov.za Identification process for 13 accident victims to commence | The process to identify 13 accident victims killed in a crash along the R40 road near Kapama in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, is set to get underway. | | This as the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provincial Governments will work together to identify victims of the accident that occurred on Saturday, 08 February. | A task team has been established and is scheduled to convene on Tuesday to commence with the identification process. | The fatal collision between a Toyota Quantum and a Ford Ranger, resulted in both vehicles being completely burnt with passengers trapped insi…
(2025-02-11). Polokwane to host Bafana Bafana match against Lesotho. sanews.gov.za Polokwane to host Bafana Bafana match against Lesotho | Bafana Bafana will host the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month. | | "This match is not just another fixture on the football calendar, but it is a momentous occasion for our city, our province and of course for our country as we rally behind our boys in their quest to secure a spot in football's grandest stage (the 2026 FIFA World Cup)," Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, said on Monday. | | Coach Hugo Broos' charges will face the Council of Sou…
(2025-02-11). The Philippines: Navigating the Fine Line Between Defense and Diplomacy. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-02-11). Leadbeater's euthanasia bill is a step towards a slaughter of the innocent and infirm. expose-news.com Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in other words "euthanasia bill," is at the committee stage in the House of Commons. Dr. Vernon Coleman warns that the Bill is …
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: GigSlave Goes Public With $84 Billion Valuation. theonion.com
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Investigation Finds Elon Musk's Hair-Plug Guy Given Highest Security Clearance. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Raising alarm over what the report called a major breach, a watchdog investigation discovered Tuesday that Elon Musk's hair-plug guy had been granted high-level security clearance by the U.S. State Department. "Records indicate that a hair restoration specialist received top secret security clearance despite having no pertinent qualifications or experience beyond performing hair-plug procedures on …
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Long Time No Semen. theonion.com
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Man With Fogged-Up Glasses Forced To Finish Soup Using Other Senses. theonion.com ST. GEORGE, UT—With the water vapor causing condensation to form on the lenses and impair his vision, local man Patrick Whittle was reportedly forced Thursday by his fogged-up glasses to finish his soup using his other senses. "In my blinded state, I must rely on my other senses if I'm ever going to eat this …
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Report: Honestly, Man You Saw Get Hit By Bus Can't Stop Thinking About You Either. theonion.com CHICAGO—As he drifted in and out of consciousness and glimpsed memories of your eyes widening in horror, sources confirmed Tuesday that honestly, the man you recently saw get hit by a bus can't stop thinking about you either. According to witnesses, it might surprise you, but the severely injured man whose face has been frozen …
(2025-02-11). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-02-11). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-11). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-11). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-11). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-02-11). Iran files complaint to UN Security Council over Trump's threats: Deputy FM. presstv.ir A deputy foreign minister says Iran has complained to the UNSC over Trump's threats against the Islamic Republic.
(2025-02-11). Tehran, Riyadh expanding, deepening mutual cooperation: Iran's ambassador. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to Riyadh says the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia have been expanding their mutual cooperation since two years ago.
(2025-02-11). Hezbollah: 79 delegations to attend funeral of Nasrallah, Safieddine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says delegations from 79 countries will attend the commemoration ceremony for leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Executive Council chief Sayyid Hashim Safieddine.
(2025-02-11). We are the mightiest, wealthiest, and most powerful nation on earth! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We say and do as we please, we oppress and support oppressors as we please; for we are the mightiest, wealthiest, and most powerful nation on earth! Allah, The Almighty, said: ŸÅŸéÿ£ŸéŸÖŸëŸéÿß ÿπŸéÿßÿØŸå ŸÅŸéŸ±ÿ≥Ÿíÿ™ŸéŸÉŸíÿ®Ÿéÿ±ŸèŸàÿ߀&uu…
(2025-02-11). Sudan's army redraws battle lines with major gains against RSF. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Google renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for US users. newarab.com 
Google on Monday changed the name of the The tech giant wrote in a blog post that users outside the United States will continue to see both the original and new name for the Gulf of Mexico, as is the case for other disputed locations. | "People using Maps in the US will see 'Gulf of America,' and people in Mexico will see 'Gulf of Mexico.' Everyone else will s…
(2025-02-11). At least 55 killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo. newarab.com 
Militia fighters killed at least 55 civilians in an attack on a cluster of villages and a camp for displaced people in Violence has surged across eastern Congo, where conflict has raged for decades. | More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities. | Armed men from the CODECO militia attacked the Djaiba group of villages, which is also hom…
(2025-02-11). Scholz, Merz vow to shun extreme right as German election nears. newarab.com 
(2025-02-11). Super Bowl halftime show member won't face charges for protest. newarab.com 
The cast member who The banner combined the black stripes of the flags honored by the Sudanese and Palestinian peoples and also had the word SUDAN on it. | The cast member, one of dozens of dancers clad in identical black sweats, held it high while standing on the roof of the car that was a centerpiece of the hip-hop artist's performance, a…
(2025-02-11). Iran's Pezeshkian says US 'insincere' about renewed talks. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-11). Saudi UK student freed after initial 34 year sentence reduced. newarab.com 
A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in the A London-ba…
(2025-02-11). Why is Egypt making 2025 the year of Umm Kulthum. newarab.com 
Egypt's The late singer, songwriter, and actress is regarded as a national icon in Being known as "The Voice of Egypt" and "Egypt's Fourth Pyramid" for her work, Umm Kulthum was given the honorific title Kawkab…
(2025-02-11). Go Back to Where You Came From can't reflect refugee experiences. newarab.com 
I came to the UK in a small boat after being tortured in my home country. My journey to find sanctuary was difficult and dangerous, and it took months. I know only too well that nobody gets into an overcrowded and unstable dinghy to cross one of the world's busiest shipping lanes without a desperate need to find safety. | The people taking part in Channel 4's new programme
(2025-02-11). Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88. independent.co.ug 
His charities ran hundreds of hospitals, educational and cultural projects, largely in the developing world OBITUARY | AGENCIES | The hereditary spiritual leader or Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan, has died at the age of 88. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th leader of the Ismaili Muslims, who say they are direct …
(2025-02-11). Memories of Sadi Onito as Kibirige and Rugumayo battle for Pearl of Africa glory. independent.co.ug 
Buoyant POA champion Kibirige eyes DP World Magical Kenya Open qualifier, to skipp $50,000 Rwanda Open that starts tomorrow in Kigali Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Professional golfers Marvin Kibirige and Ronald Rugumayo gave organizers of the inaugural Pearl Of Africa Golf series the advertisement one can only dream of, with their 'photo finish' to the opening …
(2025-02-11). UPDF, Kizza Besigye and the killing of the general court martial; the unsaid. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | OFWONO OPONDO | Few, within NRM and government, will say or admit publicly even when they know, because, increasingly, they must look over their shoulders. But, the bad joke, delivered through dark humour, a few weeks ago, to 'hang' Kizza Besigye, at a tree in Gulu on Heroes Day, later brought forward to …
(2025-02-11). The Last Mars Flying Boat Just Made Its Final Flight. twz.com 
(2025-02-11). Activists take over lobbyist for toxic Drax and Heathrow — as Starmer ramps up climate attacks. thecanary.co 
Grassroots network Axe Drax has targeted a key lobbyist for the UK's largest carbon polluter. This comes as Keir Starmer's compromised corporatist Labour Party government ramps up its attacks on the climate. Drax: still not axed In a press release, the direct-action group said activists had "peacefully occupied the offices of controversial Drax lobbyist" 5654 […] | By
(2025-02-11). Leadbeater's latest assisted dying U-turn could give Starmer a run for his money — and harm just as many disabled people. thecanary.co 
In a move that might even give Labour Party PM Keir Starmer a run for his money, Kim Leadbeater has announced a spectacular U-turn on a key plank of her assisted dying bill. That is, she's gearing up to drop a core so-called 'safeguard'. Crucially, it's one that's bill supporters have been banging on about […] | By
(2025-02-11). 'Keir Starmer Urgently Needs a Vision to Unite the Nation and See Off the Far-Right'. bylinetimes.com As we watch the world's largest democracy slide into autocracy before our very eyes, we must be under no illusion: the same thing could happen here. | "We are coming for Labour" threatened Farage as he took his Clacton seat. That threat is growing increasingly real. Hope not Hate's recent The electoral soil is fertile and not just in natural Reform…
(2025-02-11). Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Cautious On Lowering Rates Based On Current Policy Volatility In D.C. moguldom.com Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson said he is concerned about further interest rate cuts, citing the ongoing economic uncertainty and the need for a careful approach to policy adjustments. While speaking at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, recently, Jefferson stressed the importance of taking measured steps as the central bank navigates an evolving landscape …
(2025-02-11). MAKING MACROECONOMIC TRUE SCIENCE. indybay.org The past treatment of our social system of macroeconomics has been very confusing and complicated. By my new treatment of it, the result is an exact science probably for the first time! I explain and offer this book for free.
(2025-02-11). Let's Buy California from Trump — Denmark's Next Big Adventure. indybay.org Have you ever looked at a map and thought, "You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates." Well, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make that dream a reality. | Let's buy California from Donald Trump! | Yes, you heard that right.
(2025-02-11). Monday 2/17: Protest Trump/MAGA Fascism! indybay.org Oakland (multiple locations, see below)…
(2025-02-11). Saturday 2/15: Cabaret Film Showing & Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-02-11). Trump Just Canceled Ethics. levernews.com
(2025-02-11). SATIRE: Philadelphia Enjoys Quiet Week Of Super Bowl Victory Reflection. theonion.com PHILADELPHIA—With a hush falling over the city as millions choose to stay indoors and focus on taking deep, slow breaths, Philadelphia residents have been enjoying a quiet week of Super Bowl victory reflection, serene sources confirmed Tuesday. A state of placidity reportedly washed over Eagles fans following the 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, …
(2025-02-11). Closer alignment with the EU means the UK could be ' £26bn better off', new data shows. leftfootforward.org The figures being cited by the Frontier Economics would mean the UK would recover between a quarter and a half of Brexit's economic hit to UK GDP…
(2025-02-11). Nuwagaba's Long Walk to Bank of Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The appointment of Professor Augustus Nuwagaba as deputy central bank governor brings to a close more than three years of speculation about him joining the same institution. Nuwagaba, an economist, academic, and researcher, has long been associated with the top position at the Bank of Uganda, especially after the passing of Governor Emmanuel …
(2025-02-11). Ssemakadde Battles Three Court Cases in One Day. plusnews.ug 
The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, is facing three legal challenges in different courts today, including civil matters questioning his radical decisions as President, as well as cases seeking to have him either arrested for contempt of court or jailed for allegedly abusing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances …
(2025-02-11). UNEB to Release First Results Under New Lower Secondary Curriculum. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is set to release the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results today, marking the first cohort to be assessed under the new lower secondary curriculum. This group of candidates has endured a challenging academic journey since joining Senior One in 2020. Their education began amid confusion over the curriculum rollout, …
(2025-02-11). The Secret War Within the Pentagon. fpif.org
(2025-02-11). Liderazgo educativo para transformar la educación iberoamericana. cubadebate.cu "Para que un sistema educativo funcione de manera adecuada es necesario que los distintos líderes de los diferentes niveles trabajen con un objetivo compartido y desde una mirada de corresponsabilidad", dijo la Dra. Tamara Diaz Fouz, directora general de Educación y Formación Profesional de la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI).
(2025-02-11). 📨Modo Avión: Temporada de premios. cubadebate.cu Hola hola mi gente, øcómo los ha tratado esta semana? Por acá he estado bien entretenido enterándome de todo lo que aconteció en los Grammy, el pasado domingo. Hubo de todo, estos premios nunca decepcionan si de farándula se trata. Por otro lado, ya casi comienza la Feria Internacional del Libro. Tan esperada por todos los jóvenes, y este año tendrá a Sudáfrica como país invitado de honor.
(2025-02-11). Más de 60 naciones y organizaciones firman declaración por una IA abierta e inclusiva durante cumbre celebrada en París. cubadebate.cu La Cumbre de Acción sobre Inteligencia Artificial, en la que han estado representados más de 100 países, concluyó en París con una declaración en la que 60 naciones y organizaciones supranacionales llaman a un entorno tecnológico "abierto" e "inclusivo" y a desarrollar la IA con un enfoque "basado en derechos humanos, antropocentrista, ético, seguro y fiable".
(2025-02-11). UNE prevé afectación de 1 460 MW por déficit de generación en horario pico este martes. cubadebate.cu En su habitual parte diario, la Unión eléctrica estima una disponibilidad de 1 960 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 350 MW durante el horario pico de este martes, lo que generaría un déficit de 1 390 MW. De mantenerse estas condiciones, la afectación podría alcanzar los 1 460 MW por déficit de generación en el sistema eléctrico nacional.
(2025-02-11). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Grupo Empresarial Cubaniquel. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Sobre el desarrollo del grupo empresarial CUBANIQUEL, su participación en las exportaciones del país, sus aportes a nuestra economía y la atención a los impactos en el medio ambiente de la actividad minera e industrial hablarán este martes en la mesa redonda directivos principales de esta organización económica y del MINEM.
(2025-02-11). Sector cubano de la geología presenta resumen de investigaciones, prospecciones y otros resultados en 2024. cubadebate.cu Durante 2024, el sector cubano de la geología trabajó en 111 objetivos geológicos de 32 entidades de 10 grupos empresariales u organismos, según el informe resumen del año elaborado por la Dirección de Geología del Minem. Se incluyen áreas como recursos minerales, petróleo, cartografía, peligros geológicos y patrimonio geológico.
(2025-02-11). México_Acapatzingo: Poder popular a través de cooperación, autodefensa y comunalidad. indybay.org
(2025-02-11). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 11 de febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu