(2025-02-17). I Write About Israel All The Time Because I Have To, Not Because I Want To. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-02-17). AMP-NJ / PACC Launch Stop IHRA Website. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2025-02-17). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). US delivers heavy bombs to Israel as Trump lifts ban on transfer. presstv.ir The United States delivers a shipment of 1,800 heavy MK-84 bombs to the Israeli regime, ending an almost nine-month freeze by the previous American administration on the transfer.
(2025-02-17). Israeli Forces Shoot 12 Palestinians, Run Over One, in Nablus. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli forces shot twelve citizens, ran over another, and abducted one, during a military incursion into Nablus city, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that, on Sunday morning, undercover Israeli agents "Musta'ribeen" infiltrated the Old City of Nablus and besieged a citizen's home in the Habas al-Dam neighborhood, before reinforcements …
(2025-02-17). Israel kills four in Gaza as Rubio visits to push expulsion plan. newarab.com 
An Israeli air strike on the A statement released by the ministry said that the policemen were "deployed to secure aid in the Al-Shouka area, east of Rafah, this morning". | The Israeli military, which has previously targeted members of Gaza's civilian police force, said its air force had carried out a strike on "several armed individuals moving towards troops". Rights groups accuse Israel of deli…
(2025-02-17). Israeli Soldiers Abduct 25 Palestinians From Occupied West Bank. imemc.org 
Since last Sunday evening and until Monday evening, Israeli occupation forces have abducted at least 25 Palestinians, including children and former political prisoners, from several parts of the occupied West Bank. The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners Society reported that the abductions were concentrated in the Hebron and Ramallah governorates, …
(2025-02-17). US, Israel form united front on Gaza, Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front Sunday against their common enemies, threatening to "open the gates of hell" on Hamas and "finish the job" against Iran. | The pledges came during a joint address to reporters in Jerusalem, where Rubio began his first Middle East trip as secretary of state in President Donald Trump's new administration. | "Hamas cannot continue as a military or a government force… they must be eliminated," Rubio said of the Palestinian Islamist group that fought Israel for more than 15 months in Gaza until a fragile ceasefire t…
(2025-02-17). US envoy Witkoff confirms timeline for phase two of Gaza ceasefire talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is still in place, according to U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff, who also affirmed that the second round of discussions would go forward as scheduled.Witkoff told Fox News that he spoke with Egyptian intelligence director Hassan Rashad, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today. He said that discussions with regional authorities are still continuing on to choose a location for this week's sessions.Witkoff characterized his discussions as fruitful, highlighti…
(2025-02-17). US rescinds mass firings of nuclear weapons workers amid security concerns. scmp.com DOGE purge targeted hundreds of nuclear workers before Department of Energy top official intervened.
(2025-02-17). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Lebanon: Destruction of Infrastructure Preventing Returns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A returning resident to Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, stands before the wreckage in the city on November 30, 2024, days after the start of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. | © 2024 Fadel Itani/NurPhoto via AP…
(2025-02-17). Trump says Russia isn't a threat to NATO. 
Vladimir Zelensky earlier accused Moscow of seeking a ceasefire only in order to attack the US-led military bloc | US President Donald Trump has dismissed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky's claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants a temporary pause in the conflict with Kiev to regroup and launch a full-scale war against NATO. | Moscow has repeatedly ruled out any short-term truce, insisting on a permanent, legally binding agreement that addresses the root causes of the Ukraine conflict. However, Zelensky has insisted that he knows "for sure" that Putin wants a brief pause to "prepare, train, take of…
(2025-02-17). Gaza: The long road home. icrc.org With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes — or what is left of them…
(2025-02-17). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of violating ceasefire under Trump's influence. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of backtracking on his commitments to the ceasefire agreement, citing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The group condemned Israel's refusal to allow the entry of mobile homes and heavy equipment into Gaza, arguing that this violates the terms of the truce.Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said that Netanyahu's actions are directly influenced by Trump's threats and plans for Palestinian displacement. He noted that Israel is preventing the entry of crucial materials needed for shelter and rebuilding, despite agree…
(2025-02-17). Tories wasted £715 million of taxpayers' money on failed Rwanda plan. leftfootforward.org The Rwanda plan, which was ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court, cost £715 million in taxpayer money, and did not result in the deportation of any asylum seekers. | Last December, the Home Office p of its costs including £270 million to support economic development in Rwanda, £95 million on detention and reception centres and £280 million on "other fixed costs". | An additional £50 million was spent preparing for deportation flights that never took off. | According to Tortoise Media, £37.8 million of that was allocated to hiring and training security escorts for deportees…
(2025-02-17). Terms of reference – Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy on integration of outcome harvesting as a monitoring tool. fidh.org Organisation : International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Programme : "Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations : Making Justice Work" (GIAI) Engagement manager (reporting to) : GIAI MEAL Officer Duration : Estimated 15 days within March – November 2025 Starting date : Around 20 March 2025 Location : Online Applications deadline : 2 March 2025
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(2025-02-17). EU Inaction Amidst Rwanda-Backed Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Residents walk by charred vehicles in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 31, 2025. | © 2025 Moses Sawasawa/AP Photo | The European Parliament, in a strong resolution last week, slammed the inaction of European Union executives on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group is committing grave violations of the laws of war. Calling out the EU's "lack of coherence" and "inconsistent messages" to Rwanda, lawmakers pressed the European Commission and member states to put real pressure on those fueling atrocities in Congo, starting with Rwa…
(2025-02-17). Genetically modified microorganisms found in hundreds of foodstuffs on supermarket shelves carry potential health risks. expose-news.com Dr. Guy Hatchard highlights that genetically modified microorganisms ("GMMs") are widely used in food production, including in everyday products such as bread, meat, dairy and beverages, due to their ability to accelerate …
(2025-02-17). UN Probe Accuses Hasina Regime of Crimes Against Humanity. pressenza.com Weeks before former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, who is now living in exile somewhere in Delhi, the country erupted in anti-government street protests that turned violent last year. Now the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in a damning report points fingers at the crackdown by security forces and it is said to have committed human rights violations with impunity. | The brutal July-August crackdown by the Hasina regime was tantamount to crimes against humanity as stated by the former ruling party, Awami League, the security and intelligence agencies together systematically engaged in such…
(2025-02-17). Trump remains ultimate decider of hostages' fate as Netanyahu once again rocked by scandal. haaretz.com As the Shin Bet investigates potential conflicts of interest among Netanyahu's advisers — who are suspected of leveraging their roles for private business interests with Qatar — Israel grapples with the aftermath of the Gaza war…
(2025-02-17). USC workers protest dismissals of 2,600 employees in Islamabad. gnnhd.tv 
Government has decided to lay off daily wage workers from utility stores across country as part of its rightsizing policy…
(2025-02-17). Lebanon wary Israeli military will not meet withdrawal deadline. aljazeera.com Israeli military expected to remain at strategic locations despite ceasefire condition of retreat by February 18.
(2025-02-17). Syrian man who stopped Austria knife attack describes ordeal. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-17). 500 days of war: Why now is the time for the two-state solution. haaretz.com The time is ripe for a comprehensive strategy for Israel to leverage its military achievements of the last sixteen months against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, in Syria, and Iran…
(2025-02-17). Palestine: In Gaza and the West Bank, the ceasefire does not stop Israel's colonial machine. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-02-17). Austria calls stabbing that killed teen an 'Islamist attack'. scmp.com One killed, five injured in attack by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in the Austrian city of Villach.
(2025-02-17). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). No police, no dogs, no undercover agents in our factories! Build rank-and-file-committees in every plant! wsws.org Ford workers insist "we do not give up our Constitutional rights when we walk into the plant."
(2025-02-17). A historic moment: Philadelphia musicians win Grammy for album showcasing unpublished songs of Florence Price. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia-based soprano Karen Slack and pianist Michelle Cann recall the "surreal" moment when their names echoed through the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as Under the shining lights of the Grammy stage, the duo didn't just bring home…
(2025-02-17). Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump. newarab.com 
Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump said he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place because he believed in "peace through strength." | "They contr…
(2025-02-17). Egypt angry at Netanyahu's jeopardising of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Egyptian officials expressed their frustrations with Israel's handling of the Gaza ceasefire during a meeting between officials from the countries on Saturday, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported. | The New Arab's Arabic-language sister site said that the discontent in Cairo came to a head after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to allow the entry of temporary houses and heavy equipment to Gaza. | Hamas had previously threatened to postpone the release of the sixth batch of Israeli captives on Saturday, citing Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar. | The Palestini…
(2025-02-17). Hamas, Israel complete sixth prisoner exchange of Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Four of the Palestinians released were in "critical condition" and had to be rushed to hospital in the occupied West Bank for treatment, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, providing more evidence of the…
(2025-02-17). Iraq Kurdistan president urges Syria FM to protect Kurds. newarab.com 
The President of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, has urged Damascus's new authorities to protect Syria's Kurds, The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, but it was not clear if they met Friday or Saturday. | The two reportedly discussed political and security developments in Syria and neighbouring Iraq and how to enhance regional stability, as well as the need to protect the rights of Syria's different communities an…
(2025-02-17). Syrian arrested after deadly stabbing attack in Austria. newarab.com 
A Syrian asylum seeker was arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death and five other people were wounded in southern Austria Saturday, police said, sending shockwaves through the Alpine nation. | The attack comes just two days after a suspected In the Austrian city of Villach, a man "randomly attacked passers-by with a knife", police spokesman Rainer Dionisio tol…
(2025-02-17). Syria's Sharaa visits ex-Assad strongholds in Latakia and Tartus. newarab.com 
Syrian interim President Sharaa met with "dignitaries and notables" during his visit, the Syrian presidency said on Telegram. | It published images of Sharaa meeting with dozens of people, some apparently religious figures, in the two provinces' capital cities. | Earlier Sunday, Latakia province's official Telegram channel…
(2025-02-17). Turkey floats Syria troop withdrawal if Kurd militias eliminated. newarab.com 
Turkey's foreign minister said Saturday his country would reconsider its military presence in northeastern Hakan Fidan spoke at the Munich Security Conference alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who did not comment on the remarks. Fidan has…
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). Kampong Gelam's 35-day Ramadan bazaar starts Feb 19 with 120 F&B and retail stalls. channelnewsasia.com The festivities will run daily from Feb 19 to Mar 25 from 2pm to 11pm from Monday to Thursday, and till 11.30pm from Friday to Sunday.
(2025-02-17). Rights groups slam Australian plan to transfer criminals to Nauru. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Defending end-of-life rights: First anniversary of VAD in NSW. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). The Debate Surrounding First Comers in The Indian Subcontinent. ummid.com The assertions of 'first comer' are the hallmark of sectarian nationalism and contrary to the values of Indian Constitution and United Nations Declaration of Human rights.
(2025-02-17). UN Probe Nails Hasina Regime for Crimes Against Humanity. ummid.com The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in a damning report points fingers at the crackdown by security forces and they are said to have committed human rights violations with impunity.
(2025-02-17). Judicial Anonymity? Not this time. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Tickle & Anor v The BBC & Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 4, the Court of Appeal considered the High Court's decision to anonymise the names of several judges who had made decisions in historic care proceedings and private family law proceedings ("the historic proceedings"). The historic proceedings related to Sara Sharif, who was murdered …
(2025-02-17). Women Ministry condemns brutal murder of gay activist Imam. sanews.gov.za Women Ministry condemns brutal murder of gay activist Imam | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has condemned the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks who was gunned down on Saturday while attending a wedding in Gqeberha. | Hendricks is a renowned Muslim scholar and an avid advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights having served a number of organisations championing the cause for equality along gender lines within the Muslim faith. | Hendricks became the first Imam in the world to come out as gay in 1996 and was since remov…
(2025-02-17). CPJ, 102 partners call for continued human rights scrutiny of South Sudan. cpj.org/feed/atom/
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(2025-02-17). Washington Post: What Constitutional Crisis? counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-17). Trump/Musk Dictatorship Is Galvanizing the American People's Resistance. counterpunch.org 
Madmen Trump and Musk are moving with warp speed to illegally and dictatorially wreck America and enrich themselves in the process. Forget the use of the terms "autocracy" and "constitutional crisis." This is a savage dictatorship, getting worse by the day. Trump is attacking the courts, ignoring Congress run by a cowardly GOP, pushing to cut off
(2025-02-17). ABD Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ±'ndan "Orta Doƒüu'da ƒ∞srail gibi daha fazla àºlke olsaydƒ± dàºnya daha gàºvenli olurdu" iddiasƒ±. aa.com.tr ABD Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Marco Rubio, "Orta Doƒüu'da ƒ∞srail gibi daha fazla àºlke olsaydƒ± dàºnya daha gàºvenli olurdu" iddiasƒ±nda bulundu.
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law "in crisis" icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Australia bans foreign investors from buying homes for two years. tribune.com.pk 
The Australian government has introduced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes as part of its efforts to address the country's housing affordability crisis. | The new restriction, which will come into effect on 1 April 2025, aims to free up properties for local buyers amid growing concerns over soaring property prices, particularly among young voters. | Housing Minister Clare O'Neil made the announcement on Sunday, confirming that foreign investors, including temporary residents such as international students and foreign-owned companies, will be prevented from purchasing houses until Ma…
(2025-02-17). DR Congo's Crisis. independent.co.ug 
Time for Dialogue, Not War ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | The DR Congo's ongoing crisis, fueled by the M23's advances and regional rivalries, demands urgent action to prevent further escalation "I think we're now at a point where we really have to make some strong decisions about what happens next. That will determine, to a larger …
(2025-02-17). Leonidas Iza: "Elections are an extension of the people's struggle" internationalviewpoint.org In conversation with Jacobin América Latina, the Ecuadorean indigenous leader and presidential candidate analyses the country's economic and political crisis, the impact of popular mobilisations and the need to articulate a project from the grassroots that combines social struggle and electoral dispute. | – |
(2025-02-17). U.S. Rulers Versus South African Rulers — Versus Both Their Peoples and Ecologies. counterpunch.org 
Cyril Ramaphosa vainly hopes Trump's threats — on racial redress, woke G20 management and calling out Israel's genocide — will be retracted over a round of golf and a bilateral trade deal Surviving the Washington vs Pretoria diplomatic storm — which is increasingly beyond the protagonists on each side to manage given the lack of
(2025-02-17). Norman Finkelstein, opponent of Zionist crimes against Palestinians, speaks at University of Michigan. wsws.org In the course of his remarks, Finkelstein said of the repression of anti-genocide protesters at U-M and on campuses across the country, "What took place this past spring involved the biggest attack on academic freedom in US history."
(2025-02-17). Silent genocide: Gaza hospitals facing 'severe lack of oxygen' after Israeli attacks. presstv.ir The Ministry of Health in Gaza says hospitals in the strip are facing "a severe lack of oxygen" that threatens patients' lives.
(2025-02-17). Young people occupy Barclays over its financing of genocide and climate breakdown. thecanary.co 
A group of half a dozen young activists staged a third peaceful sit-in at the Bristol Broadmead branch of Barclays Bank. It follows similar protests against the bank in October and December last year. Barclays: wrecking the planet Activists from Extinction Rebellion Youth Bristol (XRYB) entered the bank branch at around 10am on Saturday 15 […] | By
(2025-02-17). Israeli military analysis website floats plan to destroy Aswan dam, kill up to 10.5 million Egyptians. skwawkbox.org 
Egypt reacts in fury to Israeli discussion of enormous war crime if threatened over 'Greater Israel' land-grab plans Egyptian media and political figures have reacted with fury to discussion in Israeli press of a doomsday plan to kill as many as 10.5 million Egyptians if Israel feels threatened by the prospect of Egyptian military action …
(2025-02-17). US Secretary of State heads to Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has departed from Israel to Saudi Arabia, AFP reported confirmed on Monday. Rubio left from Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv and is heading to the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The American top diplomat is expected to hold talks with senior Saudi officials.After the Riyadh visit, Rubio will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on his first tour of the Middle East as US Secretary of State, AFP maintained.During his trip to Israel, Rubio held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday about the Gaza Strip and possible Iran nuclear threat. PM s…
(2025-02-17). Israelis mark 500 days since Oct. 7 Hamas attack with protests demanding hostage release. haaretz.com 'If war resumes, it's a death sentence for the remaining hostages,' said the cousin of Carmel Gat, who was murdered in Hamas captivity last year ‚ñ Demonstrators marched from Netanyahu's residence to the Knesset ‚ñ Protests around Tel Aviv occasionally disrupted traffic…
(2025-02-17). Blindsided by Trump's Mideast envoy, Netanyahu rushes to announce Stage 2 talks. haaretz.com As Trump's attention turns elsewhere, the Netanyahu circus comes to a close. No-nonsense Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff appears to be unmoved by Netanyahu's charm, and made it clear that the hostages must return — much to the PM's chagrin…
(2025-02-17). US's Rubio, Israel's Netanyahu issue threats to Iran, Hamas. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Israel confirms Eyal Zamir as new military chief. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli cabinet has officially approved Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff. | The decision, made during a meeting on Sunday, paves the way for Zamir to step into the role on March 5, succeeding Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who resigned following the military's failure to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. | Zamir, 59, is a veteran military officer, and this appointment comes after a thorough approval process, including endorsement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. | Katz has lauded Zamir's vast experience, expressing full confidence in…
(2025-02-17). How Trump, Netanyahu Forced Saudi Arabia to Return to King Faisal Era. ummid.com The statements by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in the last few weeks endorsing ethnic cleansing plans in Palestine have forced Saudi foreign policy to revert back to the Arab nationalist days of King Faisal.
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(2025-02-17). Prof. Norman Finkelstein: Trump/Netanyahu's Cease-Fire Deal Terms are Far-Fetched. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-17). Israeli Army Abducts Two Palestinians in Nablus. imemc.org 
On Monday at dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded Osarin village, southeast of Nablus in the occupied West Bank's northern part and abducted two Palestinians. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the village before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. The sources added that the soldiers interrogated several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards and abducted …
(2025-02-17). "No vote for NATO vassals" unitedworldint.com 
Statement of the Association Kulturtreff in Germany regarding the upcoming elections. As the Federal Parliament elections in Germany approach, the government programs of the parties have begun to be presented to the public in election squares and meetings. In order to draw attention to the events taking place before the elections, the association Kulturtreff, which …
(2025-02-17). University Of California Healthcare, Research Employees Vote To Strike. popularresistance.org Thousands of University of California healthcare, research and technical employees voted to authorize a strike, citing what they described as systemic and ongoing staffing shortages that erode patient care and hurt research operations. | The strike authorization comes amid strained negotiations between the university and University Professional and Technical Employees-CWA Local 9119, the union representing nearly 20,000 employees in various research labs and medical facilities across the 10-campus UC system. | The unionized workers include nurse case managers, mental health counselors, optometrists, pharmacists,…
(2025-02-17). Vote NO! on the sellout contract! Build the Costco Workers Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org The Teamsters bureaucracy, under the leadership of Sean O'Brien, has once again shown that it serves the interests of corporate management and the political establishment, not the workers who pay their dues.
(2025-02-17). Guilty verdict may affect Pritam Singh's reputation, but unlikely to drastically sway voters: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com Both supporters and detractors would have already formed opinions of the Workers' Party chief, experts said.
(2025-02-17). Matthew Karp: Trump Redux. newleftreview.org As Biden departs the White House, with the Middle East in flames, Europe at war and an arms race stoked in the West Pacific, an analysis of why working-class Democrat voters stayed home in November 2024.
(2025-02-17). Demo against far right draws thousands in Berlin. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of people joined a demonstration against cooperation with the far right in Berlin on Sunday, after US Vice-President JD Vance called for Germany to drop the longstanding taboo. | Around 30,000 people took part in the protest a week ahead of a general election, according to police, while organisers put the number at around 38,000. | Many carried placards with slogans denouncing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is expected to become the second-biggest party in next Sunday's vote. | The demo was held under the motto "We are the firewall" ⚪ a reference to the longstanding posit…
(2025-02-17). Amish Voters For Trump? The Amish And The Religion Factor In Republican Electoral Politics #Amish #Voters #Trump? #Amish #Religion #Factor #Republican #Electoral #Politics #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On November 5, 2024, as millions of Americans headed to the polls, billionaire Elon Musk posted a video on his social media platform X depicting a caravan of Amish …
(2025-02-17). "There is No Room for Firewalls": J.D. Vance Denounces the Closed European Political Elite to Their Faces. dailysceptic.org "There is no security if you are afraid of the voices, the opinions and the conscience that guide your very own people. If you're running in fear of your own voters, there is nothing America can do for you." — JD Vance…
(2025-02-17). "Methods similar to what we witnessed in Gaza": Israel's military campaign in the Northern West Bank displaces 45.000 Palestinians. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Iran rejects US-Israel threats, vows to continue nuclear program. gnnhd.tv 
Israel and US are determined to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions and its influence in Middle East…
(2025-02-17). Zelenskyy Rejects Peace Negotiations Without Ukraine's Involvement #Zelenskyy #Rejects #Peace #Negotiations #Without #Ukraine's #Involvement #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that he would | not accept any peace agreement that did not include his country's | participation in the negotiations. In an …
(2025-02-17). Israeli cabinet approves appointment of new army chief. gnnhd.tv 
Eyal Zamir will take over as 24th chief of staff of Israeli army on March 5…
(2025-02-17). Joint civil society letter ahead of the European Union-Israel Association Council. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). This week in history: February 17-23. wsws.org Mass protest against neo-fascists in Austria; Wildcat strike by Youngstown steelworkers; Egypt, Israel agree on Gaza border; Chinese emperor relocated by Japan…
(2025-02-17). Israeli finance minister says he hopes the displacement of Gazans can be started within "weeks" wsws.org On Sunday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich raised the possibility of the imminent implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan to displace the Palestinian people from Gaza. "It's a process I hope will begin in the coming weeks," Smotrich told Israel's Channel 12 news station.
(2025-02-17). Iran 'real victim' of terrorism; enemies main supporters of terrorists: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iranian President Pezeshkian decried the hypocrisy of the Islamic Republic's adversaries, who accuse Iran of "supporting terrorism" despite its struggle against the evil phenomenon.
(2025-02-17). Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn Israel raid on Palestinian detainees in Ofer Prison. presstv.ir Hamas and Islamic Jihad denounce the Israeli forces' raid on Ofer Prison in the West Bank, and assault against Palestinian detainees.
(2025-02-17). Iran, Iraq urge efforts to boost all-out relations, foil US-Israel plots. presstv.ir The Iranian deputy foreign minister and acting speaker of Iraq's Council of Representatives called for expanding comprehensive bilateral relations through dialogue.
(2025-02-17). Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO. aljazeera.com Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.
(2025-02-17). 'No more silence': Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka's beaches. aljazeera.com For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.
(2025-02-17). Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war. aljazeera.com New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel's war.
(2025-02-17). Palestinian boy injured as Israel continues raids across West Bank. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-17). Israel targets key Hamas leader with drone in Sidon, Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army targeted a car in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Monday, media reported on Monday.The drone attack came on the eve of the deadline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces which was set on Feb. 18. Israeli sources revealed that the attack targeted a "senior element" in the Hamas movement.Jerusalem Post quoted an Israeli official who claimed that the Hamas leader targeted in a raid in Sidon was planning an attack against Israelis.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸÖÿµÿØÿ± ÿ£ŸÖŸÜŸä…
(2025-02-17). Israeli forces storm Ofer Prison, assault Palestinian detainees. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli forces raided Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, on Sunday, attacking Palestinian detainees in their cells, according to sources reported by Al Jazeera. The Israeli Prison Service justified the raid by claiming detainees had "disrupted order by banging on doors."The Palestinian Prisoners' Information Office, affiliated with Hamas, reported that Israeli suppression units violently stormed one of the prison sections, assaulting detainees with physical violence and tear gas. The office described these actions as "deeply concerning" and a continuation of systematic abuse inside Israeli prisons.Meanwhil…
(2025-02-17). South Africa Urges U.S. Dialogue Amidst Diplomatic Tensions. devdiscourse.com South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, voiced frustration on Monday over the United States' silence regarding attempts to discuss President Donald Trump's executive order to cease aid. Trump halted U.S. financial support, criticizing South Africa's land reforms and its Court of Justice case against Israel.
(2025-02-17). Hezbollah chief urges Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Hezbollah: Lebanon must enforce Israel's withdrawal deadline. newarab.com 
"Israel must fully withdraw on February 18, it has no excuse," Qassem said in a televised address. | There are "no five points and no oth…
(2025-02-17). Israel displaces over 90% of Tulkarem, Nur Shams camp residents. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Israeli forces used 80 year old Palestinian man as human shield. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers tied explosives around the neck of an 80-year-old Palestinian man and used him as a Israeli news site HaMakom The incident happene…
(2025-02-17). Israeli strike on Rafah kills 3 policemen as Israel blocks aid. newarab.com 
An The ministry said that the strike was a violation of the fragile In another developmen…
(2025-02-17). Palestinian child sentenced to 18 years in jail by Israeli court. newarab.com 
A Mohammed Basel Zalbani, 15, was arrested in February 2023 at a checkpoint in the Shu'fat camp over "causing the death of an Israeli soldier" after reportedly being involved in a stabbing. | Zalbani was charged with aggravated murder and was placed in a juvenile detention centre — however…
(2025-02-17). Palestinians injured as Israel launches raids across West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Israel must withdraw completely by February 18: Hezbollah. tribune.com.pk 
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has warned that Israeli troops must fully withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18, rejecting Israel's request to maintain military positions in southern Lebanon. He stated that any remaining Israeli presence after the deadline would be considered an occupation. | In a pre-recorded televised speech on Sunday, Qassem emphasized that the agreement under which Israeli forces were given 60 days to withdraw following a truce brokered by the United States in November allowed no exceptions. | "Israel must withdraw completely on February 18, it has no pretext, no five points or othe…
(2025-02-17). Would Sidney Nolan Be Cancelled For Painting Ned Kelly Today? That's What Creative Australia Has Done To Khaled Sabsabi #Would #Sidney #Nolan #Cancelled #Painting #Kelly #Today? #That's #What #Creative #Australia #Done #Khaled #Sabsabi #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Despite the perceived outrage at Khaled Sabsabi's depiction of Hassan Nasrallah in his 2007 work You, Australian art has long made subjects of outlaws and questionable …
(2025-02-17). We've Told This Story For 2,500 Years: How Hadestown Playfully Brings Alive An Ancient Greek Myth #We've #Told #This #Story #2,500 #Years: #Hadestown #Playfully #Brings #Alive #Ancient #Greek #Myth #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It's an old song , Hermes (Christine Anu) sings at the opening of Hadestown, but we're gonna sing it again and again . | Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 …
(2025-02-17). What's The Difference Between Period Pain And Endometriosis Pain? #What's #Difference #Period #Pain #Endometriosis #Pain? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Menstruation, or a period, is the bleeding that occurs about monthly in healthy people born with a uterus, from puberty to menopause. This happens when the endometrium, …
(2025-02-17). Autistic Women Face Barriers To Safe And Supportive Maternity Care New Research #Autistic #Women #Face #Barriers #Safe #Supportive #Maternity #Care #Research #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Childbirth is often described as one of life's most profound experiences, but for many , it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. | Autism is a lifelong neurotype, …
(2025-02-17). What Does The US Public Think About Sending Troops To Foreign Wars? Here's What The Evidence Shows #What #Does #Public #Think #About #Sending #Troops #Foreign #Wars? #Here's #What #Evidence #Shows #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The US public's commitment to sending its sons and daughters to war has declined in recent years. Polls suggest that US involvement in modern conflicts is more likely to …
(2025-02-17). Why Did Life Evolve To Be So Colourful? Research Is Starting To Give Us Some Answers #Life #Evolve #Colourful? #Research #Starting #Give #Some #Answers #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, greys and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a kaleidoscope of colours. From the stunning feathers …
(2025-02-17). What Canada Can Learn From The European Union About Dealing With Chaos And Crises #What #Canada #Learn #European #Union #About #Dealing #Chaos #Crises #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As United States President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada's economic and political sovereignty, some observers have floated the idea of Canada becoming a …
(2025-02-17). Trump and DOGE Want To Cut Waste? This Upcoming Test Launch of a Nuclear Missile Is All Waste — and Dangerous Folly. counterpunch.org 
At a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, President Trump once again reiterated his desire to cut military spending. He stated that the United States, Russia, and China should reduce their "defense" budgets in order to focus on more productive things. "It doesn't really make sense, does it? We're spending the
(2025-02-17). Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-17). Regime de Kiev ataca Chernobyl para boicotar negociaàßàµes de paz. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-02-17). Video: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation. Helen Caldicott. globalresearch.ca [First published by Global Research on August 22, 2018] | This exclusive interview for GRTV features one of the world's leading anti-nuclear advocates, Dr. Helen Caldicott, addressing the threat of a deliberate or accidental nuclear war 73 years after the …
(2025-02-17). Selected Articles: Video: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation. Helen Caldicott. globalresearch.ca 
By This exclusive interview for GRTV features one of the world…
(2025-02-17). Secret Terror Blueprints For US National Security Council Exposed. popularresistance.org Explosive leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone show how a shady transatlantic collective of academics and military-intelligence operatives conceived schemes which would lead to the US "helping Ukraine resist," to "prolong" the proxy war "by virtually any means short of American and NATO forces deploying to Ukraine or attacking Russia." | The operatives assembled their war plans immediately in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and delivered them directly to the highest-ranking relevant US National Security Council official in the Biden administration.
(2025-02-17). The Mafia State. popularresistance.org Kiss the ring. Grovel before the Godfather. Give him tribute, a cut of the spoils. If he and his family get rich you get rich. Enter his inner circle, his "made" men and women, and you do not have to follow rules or obey the law. You can disembowel the machinery of government. You can turn us and the natural world into commodities to exploit until exhaustion or collapse. You can commit crimes with impunity. You can make a mockery of democratic norms and social responsibility. Perfidy is very profitable at first. In the long term it is collective suicide.
(2025-02-17). Chris Hedges: The Empire Self Destructs. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report The billionaires, Christian fascists, grifters, psychopaths, imbeciles, narcissists and deviants who have seized control of Congress, the White House and the courts, are cannibalizing the machinery of state. These self-inflicted wounds, characteristic of all late empires, will cripple and destroy the tentacles of power. And then, like …
(2025-02-17). Trump Wants Peace in Ukraine, But Why Not in Gaza? scheerpost.com By Medea Benjamin and Nicholas JS Davies / Common Dreams As we approach the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a monumental shift is taking place that might just lead to the end of this calamitous war. This is not a breakthrough on the battlefield, but a stark reversal of the U.S. position …
(2025-02-17). Trump's Threats Expose Canada's Utter Dependency On The US. popularresistance.org United States President Donald Trump's tariffs against Canada are understandably causing much consternation and debate. Some business leaders are forecasting dire warnings, union officials are calling for retaliation and relief while also sidling up with their corporate counterparts to present a united front. But these developments are about much more than tariffs. Trump's tariff plan exposes the perils of Canada's dependency on the US and the price of integration within the American Empire. | To discuss these issues, last week I sat down with Sam Gindin. For more than 25 years, Sam was research director of the C…
(2025-02-17). Kentucky Activists Bought Land Where Feds Want To Build A Prison. popularresistance.org A community building and land restoration group bought a plot of Letcher County land that's been targeted for a new federal prison. | The Appalachian Rekindling Project paid local property owners $160,000 in late December for 63 acres near the community of Roxana, according to a deed of sale obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. The land makes up a portion of the 500-acre site where the Bureau of Prisons planned to build an estimated $500 million prison complex to incarcerate more than 1,300 people.
(2025-02-17). Protesters Target Elon Musk Tesla Car Dealerships. popularresistance.org Citizens angry with Elon Musk's DOGE takeover of Federal government agencies rallied outside multiple mega-billionaire Tesla dealerships Saturday to tell him they aren't putting up with his Federal government cuts and his explanation for the cost cutting "mandate" policies. It was the first salvo in what may become a grassroots movement targeting the billionaire's commercial interests and empire as the result of his bullying tactics of Federal government agencies, workers and operations. | Protesters rallied outside Rockville MD Tesla, Georgetown Washington DC Tesla, and Arlington VA Tesla dealerships while drive…
(2025-02-17). US Sectors Hit By New Chinese Tariffs And Restrictions. popularresistance.org Earlier this week, China's tariffs on some US products came into effect, in response to the 10% increase in tariffs that the Trump administration imposed on all Chinese products, starting on February 1st. | China created a 15% tariff on coal and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, cars with large engines and pickup trucks. | On February 4, Xi Jinping's government filed a lawsuit against the US government's tariff imposition with the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism. | China has also implemented export controls on five metals: tungsten, telluriu…
(2025-02-17). Could A New Housing Cooperative Help Create Affordable Homes? popularresistance.org For the last year and a half, Chase Hasegawa and a few of his neighbors at the Courtyards at Waipouli have been trying to preserve their Kaua'i apartment complex as a much-needed source of workforce housing. The tenants have been working with a Honolulu nonprofit with the hope of buying the property and turning it into an affordable housing cooperative. | If their Waipouli Housing Cooperative is successfully established, it would be the first affordable housing cooperative to be created on Kaua'i and the first in decades for the state. | But the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is planning to acquire the…
(2025-02-17). Another University Just Ditched Fossil Fuel And Arms Companies. popularresistance.org Arts University Bournemouth has announced it will boycott fossil fuel industry recruitment, implementing a new Ethical Careers Policy. The university has now excluded oil, gas, and arms industries from attending careers fairs or advertising vacancies through the university's Careers and Enterprise Service. | Arts University Bournemouth is now the 11th UK university to end fossil fuel recruitment on campus, following a wave of student pressure for universities across the UK to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry over environmental and social justice concerns.
(2025-02-17). Iran confirms attending Hassan Nasrallah's funeral. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson confirmed that Iran will participate and take part in the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, local media reported on Monday.Esmaeil Baghaei told the press: "We will participate in this ceremony at a high level." However, he didn't mention who will be attending the funeral which is scheduled next Sunday in Lebanon.Hezbollah announced last Tuesday that a funeral of its former secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah will take place on Feb. 23 in Beirut. Iran's MFA spokesman: | ‚óæIran participates at a high level in the funeral cere…
(2025-02-17). Earthquake tremors in Indian capital Delhi. gnnhd.tv 
4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in New Delhi and its suburbs…
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). Greece announces measures to support businesses on quake-hit islands. tribune.com.pk 
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced economic support measures for businesses and employees in Santorini and nearby islands rattled by thousands of earthquakes recorded since the end of January. | Athens University recorded more than 14,000 tremors between January 26 and February 9 at sea between the islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Ios and Anafi. | The activity has baffled scientists but has so far caused no damage or injuries. | A businessman from Santorini, speaking on Skai TV on Sunday, said the island's tourism industry is already being damaged. | "At this time of the year, all the s…
(2025-02-17). "Bombs Away" bigot Randy Fine is likely to join the US Congress. electronicintifada.net Republican extremist would be the most virulently anti-Palestinian House member in a crowded field.
(2025-02-17). Blast sound heard in Haifa hours after killing of Hamas leader in Lebanon. albawaba.com
(2025-02-17). Dozens of Haredi Jews infiltrate into Lebanon to pray at tomb. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Hezbollah demands Lebanon government lift ban on Iran planes. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah on Sunday urged the The
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(2025-02-17). Australia: Teachers oppose Zionist and government witch hunt against Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org The resolution adopted by the Footscray High School sub-branch of the Australian Education Union (AEU) "opposes the victimization and witch hunt of pro-Palestine activist, Randa Abdel-Fattah."
(2025-02-17). Trumps nightmare for Gaza based on longstanding Zionist hope. internationalviewpoint.org Roland Rance explores the continuity between Trumps outrageous proposals for Gaza and the longterm approach of all currents of Zionism | – | / |
(2025-02-17). 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. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). Debt-for-nature swaps 2.0, a deceptive solution. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). 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. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Migration perspectives during Trump's second term in office. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). A great text by Nadia Valavani* on the first Tsipras government. cadtm.org
(2025-02-17). UAE and Russia sign agreement on elimination of double taxation. tvbrics.com 
Finance ministers of both countries confirm readiness to continue coordination within BRICS…
(2025-02-17). Angolan President becomes chair of African Union for 2025. tvbrics.com The AU Summit also elected a new Commission Chairperson…
(2025-02-17). Indonesian ministries sign MoU to enhance village development through environmental sustainability. tvbrics.com 
Indonesia pushes forward with sustainable village development through inter-ministerial collaboration…
(2025-02-17). Chinese scientists restore more than 100 ancient paintings with AI technology. tvbrics.com 
China pioneers AI-powered restoration of ancient paintings…
(2025-02-17). Brazilian authorities announce date and venue for BRICS Summit. tvbrics.com According to the country's Foreign Minister, significant decisions will be made at this meeting…
(2025-02-17). UAE's number of Russian tourists approaches 2 million. tvbrics.com 
UAE and Russia strengthen tourism ties amid growing travel demand…
(2025-02-17). China's Xi hosts summit with business leaders, including Alibaba's Jack Ma. aljazeera.com Chinese leader meets corporate leaders amid economic challenges including slowing down and high youth unemployment.
(2025-02-17). Afghanistan's Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan. aljazeera.com Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.
(2025-02-17). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,089. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-17). Russia and US confirm Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Kremlin and Washington confirm high-level meeting on peace talks and restoring relations on Tuesday.
(2025-02-17). South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review. aljazeera.com Personal Information Protection Commission says Chinese start-up accepted proposal to suspend downloads of AI chatbot.
(2025-02-17). Trump says he could meet Putin 'soon' as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
(2025-02-17). Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader's health falters. aljazeera.com Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.
(2025-02-17). US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence. aljazeera.com US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly' wording.
(2025-02-17). It is not Trump that betrayed Ukraine. aljazeera.com Those who set it on a path to full-scale war with Russia did.
(2025-02-17). To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act. aljazeera.com Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is working to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia. He must be stopped.
(2025-02-17). Prominent gay imam shot dead in South Africa. aljazeera.com The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent openly-gay imam, in South Africa has shocked the LGBTQ community.
(2025-02-17). ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan lose warm-up match to New Zealand. aljazeera.com New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.
(2025-02-17). ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch. aljazeera.com In addition to the India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match.
(2025-02-17). Bangladesh journalists face threats from attacks, investigations, and looming cyber laws. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2025-02-17). Musk reacts to claims of secret child with US influencer. 
The billionaire responded with a single word to allegations that Ashley St. Clair had spent five years trying to "ensnare" him | Elon Musk has responded to claims that he fathered a child with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, reacting with a single "Whoa" after a social media post alleged she had spent five years plotting to have his baby. | On Friday, St. Clair announced on X that she had given birth to a son five months earlier, and that Musk was his father. She said she had kept the birth private for the child's safety but decided to go public after sensing tabloids were about to break the story.
(2025-02-17). Al Atawla season 2 promo breaks 30 million views ahead of Ramadan 2025. albawaba.com .jpg)
ALBAWABA – Al Atawla returns this Ramadan with drama, crime, and intense conflicts.Within twenty-four hours of its publication on social media, the official promotional video for the second season of the series "Al-Atawla" has received more than thirty million views, which is indicative of the widespread involvement and the high level of expectation.Through the participation of a group of stars, led by Ahmed El-Sakka, Tarek Lotfy, and Basem Samra, the television series "Al-Atawla" will make its return during the Ramadan season of 2025 with its second part. This will allow the series to finish its story, which tak…
(2025-02-17). Agra Police Crack Down on 'Digital Arrest' Scam with Key Arrests. devdiscourse.com Agra Police, in a significant breakthrough, announced the arrest of two suspects involved in a 'digital arrest' scam on Monday. The accused, based out of Rajasthan, were exploiting victims by posing as law enforcement officials and coercing them into transferring money under fictitious legal threats.
(2025-02-17). NBA All Star 2025 criticized for breaks, format, and Kevin Hart overload. tribune.com.pk 
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game, held on Sunday, attempted to revamp its structure in hopes of delivering a more engaging experience. | Instead, it was widely panned as a resounding failure. | From the confusing mini-tournament format to excessive non-basketball segments—particularly featuring comedian Kevin Hart—the event left many fans and analysts frustrated. | A format to forget | In its ongoing quest to make the All-Star Game competitive, the NBA introduced a three-game mini-tournament for the first time. | However, one of the three teams did not even consist of All-Stars, a decision that drew shar…
(2025-02-17). Aimee Lou Wood opens up about trauma, Bulimia & mental health before 'The White Lotus' breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Aimee Lou Wood is set to become Hollywood's next big star with her role in The White Lotus, but her journey has been far from easy. The 30-year-old actress has spoken openly about overcoming childhood trauma, bulimia, and mental health struggles while building her career. | Born in Stockport, Wood endured a turbulent upbringing. Her father struggled with addiction, often disappearing for days. "He would go out for a pint and not come back for days. He once went out and didn't come back for 10 weeks because he'd been to the World Cup in Korea," she told The Guardian. Her parents eventually divorced, and she liv…
(2025-02-17). Ugandans fatigued with epidemics. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans dismissing disease outbreak announcements as alarmist are fatigued with epidemics, Dr. Richard Kabanda, the Commissioner for Health Promotion and Education, has said. On January 30, 2025, the Ministry of Health announced an Ebola Sudan virus outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital died. So far, …
(2025-02-17). U.S. firms adopt DeepSeek despite scrutiny. ecns.cn Despite mounting regulatory scrutiny, Chinese company DeepSeek's artificial intelligence breakthrough is seeing widespread adoption among U.S. technology firms, with industry experts predicting the efficiency gains will accelerate AI implementation across various sectors.
(2025-02-17). Major technological breakthroughs achieved in China's key equipment sector in 2024. ecns.cn Significant breakthroughs driven by collaborative innovation in the machinery industry were achieved in a number of key homegrown technological equipment in 2024, the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) announced in Beijing on Friday.
(2025-02-17). US Seizing Panama & Greenland Aimed at China. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Feb 2, 2025 | While a recent interview with the newly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began with promising slogans, it quickly unraveled into threats of overt aggression, including outright calls to seize the Panama Canal and annex Greenland from Denmark under an implicit threat of military force.
| While the change in presidential administration is purely superficial, the intense urgency it pursues continuity of agenda with is not. It reflects the rapid rise of China, Russian resilience in the face of US proxy war in Ukraine, and an expanding multipolar world overwritin…
(2025-02-17). Former UK PM John Major warns of 'more dangerous' world if US abandons allies. scmp.com John Major said if the US 'retreats towards isolation' it would leave the door open for China and Russia to wield increased influence.
(2025-02-17). China: Joint statement on the fifth anniversary of the "Xiamen gathering" crackdown. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Who Will Manage Global IP Protections? counterpunch.org 
Amid the military posturing, economic sanctions, and political power struggles shaping the U.S.-China rivalry, intellectual property (IP) disputes remain a major battleground. In January 2025, Chinese company DeepSeek's latest AI model helped wipe $1 trillion off the U.S. stock market by demonstrating how open-sourced collaboration—refining publicly available AI technology—can rival proprietary models without massive investment.
(2025-02-17). How did Hong Kong get entangled in the US-China trade war? globalvoices.org 
The 10 percent duties on Chinese goods also apply to Hong KongGlobal Voices The Kwai Chung Container Terminals in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/ This report was written by Han Tse and
(2025-02-17). Cook Islands and China sign partnership agreement amid transparency and security concerns. globalvoices.org 
Maritime infrastructure and deep sea mining are some of the key points of interestOriginally published on Left to right: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tukaka Ama, Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang, Minist…
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). As Xi meets top bosses like Jack Ma, what's next for China's tech sector amid US trade tensions? channelnewsasia.com Business magnates from the likes of Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi, BYD, and CATL joined President Xi Jinping's high-level meeting. Their presence underscores China's emphasis on tech-driven economic growth.
(2025-02-17). China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). China's Xi holds rare meeting with business leaders amid slowing economy, US tensions. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). China's Xi meets with private business leaders in Beijing. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). US move to end Ukraine war evokes panic in Europe. tribune.com.pk 
France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war. | US President Donald Trump blindsided Ukraine and its European backers this week by starting discussions on Russia's invasion in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. | The new US administration has also warned its NATO allies that Europe will no longer be its top security priority and it may shift forces to as it switches focus to China. | "The president will bring tog…
(2025-02-17). Acute respiratory infections trending downward. ecns.cn The spread of acute respiratory infectious diseases in China has been trending downward, Peng Zhibin, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said on Monday.
(2025-02-17). Frenchman to donate rare photos documenting Japanese atrocities in China. ecns.cn Marcus Detrez, a young Frenchman, recently arrived in China to donate a collection of photographs documenting atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).
(2025-02-17). China launches vessel with the world's largest pile-driving capacity. ecns.cn The "Erhai Changqing" pile-driving vessel, which features the world's tallest derrick at the stern and the highest pile-driving capacity, set sail on Monday from Nantong in East China's Jiangsu Province.
(2025-02-17). Malaysian businessman signs 500 metric tons of orange deal with Chongqing. ecns.cn A Malaysian businessman signed an agreement of 500 metric tons of oranges with Wanzhou citrus growers at the 7th Three Gorges Citrus Production and Marketing Matchmaking in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on last Saturday.
(2025-02-17). CNOOC-backed Búzios Phase 7 oilfied begins productionin Brazil. ecns.cn The Búzios Phase 7 project, one of the world's largest deepwater oilfields and partially owned by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) commenced production Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The project marks a significant achievement in strengthening cooperation between China and Brazil.
(2025-02-17). China, Myanmar discuss joint efforts to tackle online gambling and telecom fraud. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia and a Chinese delegation led by Assistant Public Security Minister Liu Zhongyi, met with Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister U Than Swe, and Home Affairs Minister Tun Tun Naung, on Friday to discuss enhanced cooperation on security and law enforcement. The talks focused on combating cross-border crimes, notably online gambling fraud and telecom fraud.
(2025-02-17). Trojan virus masquerading as DeepSeek detected in China. ecns.cn The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT) said on Monday that a Trojan virus, masquerading as DeepSeek and targets Chinese Android users, has been detected by the Chinese National Computer Virus Collaborative Analysis Platform (virus.cverc.org.cn).
(2025-02-17). China's 2025 box office hits 20 billion Yuan. ecns.cn China's total box office for 2025 surpassed 20 billion yuan(about $2.76 billion)as of Sunday evening, setting a new record for the fastest time in reaching this milestone in Chinese film history, according to Chinese ticketing platform "Dengta," owned by Ali Pictures.
(2025-02-17). Xi attends symposium on private enterprises, delivers speech. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday attended a symposium on private enterprises.
(2025-02-17). Key equity transfer of State-owned financial firms ignites investor sentiment. ecns.cn The A-share market rose on Monday morning as news that Central Huijin Investment, an arm of China's sovereign wealth fund, is set to take control of four major State-owned financial institutions, further strengthening investor sentiment.
(2025-02-17). New archaeological discoveries in Shandong push back Great Wall origin by 300 years. ecns.cn The newly unearthed ruins in the Changqing district of Jinan, East China's Shandong Province, reveal that the earliest known sections of the Great Wall date back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC-771BC) and to the early Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC).
(2025-02-17). China lodges serious representations over U.S.-Japan-South Korea's Taiwan-related claims at Munich meeting: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China has always firmly opposed certain countries forming small cliques, interfering in China's internal affairs.
(2025-02-17). Xi urges healthy, high-quality development of private sector. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday urged efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country's private sector.
(2025-02-17). Myanmar detains over 1,000 illegal entrants in Myawaddy. ecns.cn Senior officials from Myanmar, China, and Thailand have arrived in Myawaddy in Myanmar to crack down on telecom fraud and illegal online gambling operations, China Media Group reported on Monday, citing Myanmar's State Administration Council's Information Team.
(2025-02-17). Beautiful handmade butter sculptures to greet Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Craftsmen make butter sculptures to greet the upcoming Losar, or Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 15, 2025.
(2025-02-17). Carmakers signing up to use DeepSeek AI. ecns.cn More than a dozen major automakers in China have integrated artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek's popular large language model into their own systems, shifting the focus of their competition from autonomous driving to intelligent onboard experiences.
(2025-02-17). Tianjin eco-city invests in green tech research. ecns.cn A 135-square-meter "zero energy emissions and zero carbon" building in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City made headlines in domestic media outlets recently.
(2025-02-17). The Strike at Kaiser: They take care of us, who will take care of them? counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-17). A President's Day Card. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-17). The Demise of USAID: Few Regrets in Latin America. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-17). Exploding Condoms and other Lies. counterpunch.org 
"We identified and stopped $50m being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas. They used them as a method of making bombs. How about that?"—Donald Trump In the early 2000s independent fact checking emerged as a response to the spread and distribution of information on the internet. There was an increased need for establishing
(2025-02-17). How the Democratic Socialists of America enforces unsafe staffing levels in Oregon hospitals. wsws.org Oregon's safe-staffing law, promoted by the DSA, is entirely tailored to the needs of the for-profit healthcare system.
(2025-02-17). Indian Army Showcases Advanced Kamikaze Drone Amidst Criticism of Drone Policy. devdiscourse.com On Monday, the Indian Army showcased its cutting-edge kamikaze drone at the Science and Technology Expo held at IIT Jammu. This drone boasts impressive surveillance and strike capabilities, highlighting India's advancements in military technology. The drone, designed to carry payloads between 150 to 300 grams, can operate for 30 minutes when devoid of a mini drone, and for 15-20 minutes when equipped with one for kamikaze missions.
(2025-02-17). Spectacular scenery of 'three-colored lakes' in winter. ecns.cn The "three-colored lakes" in Banbar County are comprised of three hill-separated ponds which display black, white and yellow colors due to their varying depths and sediments.
(2025-02-17). Two survivors of Nanjing Massacre pass away. ecns.cn Two survivors of the Nanjing Massacre, Yi Lanying and Tao Chengyi, passed away on Saturday, leaving just 28 registered survivors still alive, according to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2025-02-17). Baidu brings DeepSeek to its search engine. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc announced on Sunday night that it will integrate DeepSeek's large language model into its search engine and proprietary Ernie model, as part of broader push to diversify users' search experience.
(2025-02-17). CNOOC's Buzios7 project begins production in Brazil. ecns.cn CNOOC Limited announced on Monday that its Buzios7 project, located in the Santos Basin off the southeast coast of Brazil, has safely commenced production.
(2025-02-17). World's first FPSO vessel equipped with carbon capture and storage completed in Shanghai. ecns.cn The world's first offshore floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has been completed in Shanghai. It is scheduled for delivery by the end of this month.
(2025-02-17). Twin giant panda cubs meet public at Hong Kong's Ocean Park. ecns.cn The first locally born pigeon giant panda cubs at the Ocean Park of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) met the public on Sunday.
(2025-02-17). ByteDance vows to crack down on unethical clickbait. ecns.cn An all-hands meeting of ByteDance, the owner of popular short-video app Douyin and news aggregator Toutiao, announced that their key priorities this year will focus on AI development, e-commerce growth, and enhancing corporate image, with a strong emphasis on combating unethical clickbait practices.
(2025-02-17). GDP of 27 Chinese cities surpasses 1 trillion yuan in 2024. ecns.cn The gross domestic product of 27 Chinese cities surpassed 1 trillion yuan ($137.87 billion) in 2024, according to People's Daily overseas edition on Monday.
(2025-02-17). MOFCOM issues questionnaires for sunset review probe on anti-subsidy measures for U.S. solar-grade polysilicon imports. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce on Monday issued a notice on distributing questionnaires for sunset review probe on countervailing measures against imported U.S. solar-grade polysilicon.
(2025-02-17). Giant panda twins make debut in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The first Hong Kong-born giant panda twins made their debut on Sunday.
(2025-02-17). Dubai sees a 31% surge in Chinese tourists. ecns.cn Dubai welcomed a record 18.72 million international overnight visitors in 2024, marking a 9 percent year-on-year increase, according to data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) on Feb 14.
(2025-02-17). Spring Festival showcases Chinese culture to the world. ecns.cn Lesser-known destinations are gaining popularity among foreign tourists beyond major cities and famous landmarks, and this trend was also proven by data from large travel portals.
(2025-02-17). Honda and Nissan say plans to merge are over. ecns.cn Just hours before the arrival of Valentine's Day, Japan's Nissan and Honda called off their planned marriage, which otherwise could have created the world's fourth-largest car group after Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai.
(2025-02-17). Smart driving features to go mainstream. ecns.cn Smart driving, which has until recently been reserved for premium brands, will soon become as standard as safety belts: BYD is making the feature available in cars priced less than $10,000.
(2025-02-17). Development zone a hotbed for circular economy. ecns.cn At the headquarters of Sinone Co in the Ziya Economic Development Zone in Tianjin, a giant screen shows details of the company's real-time nationwide recycling operations, along with the subsequent processes they undergo.
(2025-02-17). Thailand airs concern over tariff policy. ecns.cn Experts have urged Thailand to take proactive measures to minimize the potential harm from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies as the kingdom is particularly vulnerable to risks of higher reciprocal tariffs among emerging economies in Southeast Asia.
(2025-02-17). Artificial intelligence use by kids sparks concerns. ecns.cn With schools set to reopen after the winter vacation, students will return to their classrooms with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools that have become efficient assistants for those rushing to complete their assignments.
(2025-02-17). Tips to prevent back-to-school blues. ecns.cn Temperatures are rising, trees are budding and the days are getting brighter, but some children across the country are struggling with the start of a new school semester.
(2025-02-17). Three Gorges Dam enveloped in clouds after rain. ecns.cn The Three Gorges project, the world's largest hydropower project, has generated over 1.7 trillion kWh of electricity as of the end of 2024. It marked the 30th anniversary of its construction in 2024.
(2025-02-17). The Middle East and playing with "Big Guys" unitedworldint.com Repercussions of US President Trump's statement on Gaza. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The Turkish proverb says that "when a clown moves to the palace, he does not become a king, but the palace turns into a circus." This is the state of the rest of the world, especially the leaders and people of …
(2025-02-17). Hamas Signals Willingness To Transfer Gaza Control to Palestinian Authority Under Egyptian Pressure. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-17). 'Gaza is not for sale' – protests across US against Trump. newarab.com 
People across the US took to the streets over the weekend to protest President Donald Trump's proposal for From coast to coast, protesters marched through the streets on Saturday holding signs in English, Spanish and Arabic reading: Gaza is not for Sa…
(2025-02-17). 'No deportations': Top Vatican diplomat rejects Trump Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, said Palestinians must be allowed to remain on their territory. "No deportations, and this is one of the fundamental points," he…
(2025-02-17). The attack on USAID portends a war on the welfare state. gnnhd.tv 
One of the first casualties of the second Trump administration has been the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The agency, which funds and operates humanitarian aid programs all across the world, has quickly become a target for Repub…
(2025-02-17). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). ICRC Supports the Ministry of Defence of The Kyrgyz Republic to Establish a Classroom for International Humanitarian Law Trainings. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). IHL and humanitarian principles. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). ICRC President: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). US aid freeze may cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS, the head of the UN's programme for the illness warned Sunday. | The US is the world's largest provider of official development assistance, with most funds directed through the United States Agency for International Development. | Trump froze the bulk of US foreign assistance for three months on returning to office in January, leaving global humanitarians scrambling to deal with the fallout. | "It's dramatic in many countries," UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima told AFP. | "I need to sound th…
(2025-02-17). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Advanced IHL Learning Series. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-02-17). Indonesia with BRICS, A Bridge to the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. infobrics.org Indonesia's unique opportunity with BRICS emphasises how it can navigate the new multipolar order while preserving its non-aligned and democratic values. As Indonesia considers joining BRICS, it stands at a crossroads, where aligning with emerging powers could unlock new growth while also challenging its traditional diplomatic principles, taking public benefits and strengthening global collaboration, writes Joko Susilo…
(2025-02-17). J.D. Vance smashes EU's faux democracy to pieces at Munich Security Conference. infobrics.org Without American weapons and support, the collapse of the EU's policies for Kiev is in sight.
(2025-02-17). Macron trying to boycott peace process. infobrics.org France calls for European meeting to respond to Trump's initiatives.
(2025-02-17). BRICS: A Vision for Sri Lanka's Global Future. infobrics.org By collaborating in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth, BRICS nations seek to amplify their collective influence on global decision-making processes. They emphasise the need for a world order that reflects the evolving realities of the global economy, wherein emerging markets play a more significant role…
(2025-02-17). Kiev regime attacks Chernobyl to sabotage peace talks. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-17). Ukraine accused of 'wasting' UK-supplied weapons — Telegraph. 
Kiev's forces are treating expensive high-precision Western arms as highly expendable, the paper's sources have said | British defense officials have accused Ukrainian forces of "wasting" expensive Western weapons and equipment, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. According to the newspaper, NATO and Kiev are at odds over aspects of military strategy in the conflict with Russia. | The Telegraph quoted British sources as complaining that Ukraine is attempting to use NATO-supplied weapons in accordance with traditional Soviet-style combat tactics, resulting in significant losses of valuable military resources. | O…
(2025-02-17). Ernesto Teuma: A New Left in Cuba. newleftreview.org Amid a worsening economic and climatic situation, cultural opening in Cuba has seen a flourishing blogosphere. Interview with an editor of La Tizza, a collectively run digital magazine that aims to revive the free-thinking Marxism of the Pensamiento Crítico tradition.
(2025-02-17). Fact Check: Flaws in JNU, TISS Studies on Bangladeshi, Rohingya Migrants. ummid.com The TISS and JNU studies released a day before the 2024 Maharashtra and Delhi elections and used by the BJP as campaign materials, show clear signs of a misleading narrative.
(2025-02-17). U.S. deports 119 more 'illegal immigrants' to India. ummid.com A U.S. military plane carrying 119 Indians who, the Americans claimed, were living in the United States 'illegally' arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar Saturday around 11: 40 PM.
(2025-02-17). Canadian Immigrants Are Overqualified And Underemployed – Reforms Must Address This #Canadian #Immigrants #Overqualified #Underemployed #Reforms #Must #Address #This #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Recent immigration reforms in Canada have cut international student and temporary resident numbers , restricted work permits for them and their spouses and aim to reduce …
(2025-02-17). NATO: ABD ve diƒüer màºttefikler Ukrayna'da kalƒ±cƒ± barƒ±≈ü iàßin birlikte àßalƒ±≈üacak. aa.com.tr NATO Genel Sekreteri Mark Rutte, ABD ile NATO'nun diƒüer màºttefiklerinin Ukrayna'da kalƒ±cƒ± barƒ±≈ü amacƒ±yla birlikte àßalƒ±≈üacaklarƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). WILPF Cameroon and its Strengthened Commitment to Peace and Equality. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Roméo Tekoudjou Sonkeng, Coordinator of the Cameroon Chapter of World BEYOND War, February 17, 2025 | Franàßais ci-dessous | In 2024, marking its 10th anniversary, the Cameroon section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF Cameroon) made a significant impact through its commitment to peace, eq…
(2025-02-17). Starmer wants to put UK troops in Ukraine. What could possibly go wrong? skwawkbox.org 
No NATO cover and the 'operation' would cost a fortune, but pensioners don't need heat or kids need food, right? Keir Starmer wants to put UK troops into Ukraine 'to protect the peace' if a peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine in a war that the British government has egged on, funded and …
(2025-02-17). Trump blocca i fondi per la bonifica degli ordigni inesplosi della guerra del Vietnam. strategic-culture.su Il drastico ridimensionamento dell'USAID voluto da Trump compromette i finanziamenti alle operazioni di bonifica degli ordigni, decontaminazione e sostegno umanitario alle vittime della guerra in Vietnam, Paese che ancora oggi subisce le conseguenze del conflitto scatenato da Washington. | Segue nostro Come ampiamente riportato dalla stampa nordamericana internazionale, una delle più discusse decisioni di Donald Trump in questo primo me…
(2025-02-17). Solidarity Against the Law. tribunemag.co.uk The Met Police lied about disorder at Saturday's Palestine rally to justify mass arrests and intimidate sitting MPs.
(2025-02-17). Nancy Mace calls Bella Hadid "a disgusting human being" amid Palestine map photo. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Palestinian-American fashion model Bella Hadid recently sparked debate across social media after sharing a picture of herself next to a large map of Palestine, alongside a series of other photos showcasing her recent outdoor activities. Captioned, "lately forever grateful," the Instagram post provoked United States Representative Nancy Mace who took to Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) calling Bella Hadid "a disgusting human being." The hateful comment was quickly condemned by several pro-Palestine users on the platform who took to Bella Hadid's defense. An X user wrote, "Bella Hadid is simply holdi…
(2025-02-17). Jerry Seinfeld sparks controversy: "I don't care about Palestine" albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – American comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld, sparked widespread controversy after he was confronted by a pro-Palestine activist in a viral clip that swarmed several social media platforms including Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. The comedian, best known for starring in his own sitcom, "Seinfeld," was confronted by a pro-Palestine activist who started filming him and asked for a selfie. After Jerry Seinfeld agreed to take the photo, the activist said, "Free Palestine! Maybe?" To which Jerry replied, "I don't care about Palestine." Jerry Seinfeld sparks controversy: "I don't care…
(2025-02-17). Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Pilbara for Palestine Facebook banned for 'impersonating a business'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Support for Palestine surges in Blue Mountains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Jerry Seinfeld faces backlash after shutting down activist's 'Free Palestine' remark at 'SNL50'. tribune.com.pk 
Jerry Seinfeld quickly shut down an activist who attempted to provoke a political statement from him during what seemed like a routine selfie request. The 70-year-old comedian was approached by social media personality Subway DJ outside Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall. | In the video, Subway DJ asked Seinfeld for a selfie, to which the comedian agreed. As they posed, the activist suddenly said, "Free Palestine," while flashing a peace sign. Seinfeld, caught off guard, paused briefly before responding, "I don't care about Palestine," and walking away. | View this post…
(2025-02-17). Egypt's al-Sisi declines Trump's 'invite' over Palestine. ummid.com Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declined U.S. President Donald Trump's invite if the forced displacement of Palestinians is on agenda, the government sources said.
(2025-02-17). Fighting Mpox, Ebola. independent.co.ug 
Regional body, IGAD, gives Uganda Shs14bn ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has boosted Uganda's ongoing fight against Ebola and Mpox with Shs 14 billion (US$4 million). The funds are intended for strengthening Uganda's Emergency/Pandemic Response Plan, particularly in addressing the impacts of Mpox and Ebola viral diseases. The response was …
(2025-02-17). UK PM Keir Starmer signals readiness to deploy troops in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed readiness to send British troops to Ukraine as part of a postwar peacekeeping force, to help secure a lasting peace and deter further aggression from Russian President Vladimir Putin. | In an article published in The Daily Telegraph, Starmer emphasized that such a decision would not be taken lightly but was necessary to maintain Europe's security. | Starmer highlighted the importance of involving European nations in any future peace talks with Russia, signaling that the UK was prepared to play a role in securing peace in Ukraine. | He stated that Britain's involveme…
(2025-02-17). Shakira makes first statement from hospital, here's what she is suffering. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Colombian singer Shakira was taken to the hospital in Peru with a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her Sunday show in the Andean country, the singer said on social media.Pop superstar Shakira thanked her fans who were worried about her due to her sickness as she said she was suffering from abdominal issues.She wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all for your loving messages. You give me so much strength!! I love you all with all my soul.The pop star cancelled her concert and wrote in her story: "I'm sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I'
(2025-02-17). South Korea bans DeepSeek. 
The state regulator "strongly advised" users to avoid the Chinese AI service pending "improvements" under local laws | South Korea's national data protection watchdog has announced a "temporary" suspension of the widely popular DeepSeek AI service in the country until authorities complete their review of the Chinese startup's data collection practices and implement "improvements and remedies." | On Monday, the Personal Information Protection Commission stated that DeepSeek's applications had been removed from local app stores and access to its web service was suspended at 6pm on Saturday. The ban will remain i…
(2025-02-17). Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine. scmp.com The trip follows a phone call between Trump and Putin, in which they agreed to start negotiations over the Ukraine war.
(2025-02-17). One Year After His Death, Allies and Supporters Remember Navalny in Berlin Memorial. themoscowtimes.com In a service attended by hundreds, Navalny's widow Yulia shared memories of her husband and called on Russians abroad to protest the regime.
(2025-02-17). Trump excludes Europe from peace talks, despite US giving less aid than Europe. leftfootforward.org Despite European nations contributing more financial support since the Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, they have been excluded from peace talks…
(2025-02-17). US and Russian Officials To Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia Next Week. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). Russia releases detained US citizen ahead of Riyadh talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Kremlin announced that Russia released a US citizen who was briefly detained at a Moscow airport for allegedly travelling into Russia with cannabis gummy candy.The release of American man Kalob Wayne Byers came one day before US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia which aimed at improving ties.AFP reported that Kalob Wayne Byers was arrested on Friday, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: "As on Tuesday the restoration of relations will be discussed, these events can be seen in that context."üö® Russia has freed another American üö® | Kalob Byers, detaine…
(2025-02-17). Italian websites targeted by alleged pro-Russian hackers. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). European leaders meet in response to US shift on Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Russian Navy warship holds artillery firing drills in Sea of Japan, Interfax reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Trump indicates possible meeting with Putin "very soon" as Saudi talks near. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said Sunday he could meet "very soon" with Vladimir Putin, adding he believes his Russian counterpart genuinely wants to…
(2025-02-17). Afghan Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare diplomatic trip outside region. geo.tv 
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and other delegation members attend the Afghan peace conference in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters/FileKABUL: A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday, in a rare diplomatic visit outside of the region.The Afghan…
(2025-02-17). Trump, Putin meet in Saudi Arabia to end Ukraine war. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for a discussion to end the Ukraine war.
(2025-02-17). A Rather Relaxed Atmosphere … smoothiex12.blogspot.com at Aero India 2025. With American pilots hanging out with Russians near SU-57 and watching the routine.
(2025-02-17). Is Serbia's student protest movement at an impasse? links.org.au 
Dmitry Pozhidaev — Unless the student protests in Serbia transform into a larger popular movement, they will gradually dissipate without leaving a lasting impact.
(2025-02-17). Larry's Excellent Points … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-02-17). Socialist Alliance announces candidates for Sydney, NSW Senate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Late James strike gives Chelsea 2-1 comeback WSL win over Everton. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Supreme Court Revises Eligibility for Women in Delhi Bar Elections. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court on Monday issued clarifications on its previous order concerning the eligibility criteria for women candidates within Delhi's district bar associations. The court highlighted the importance of having a balance between experienced and younger women candidates holding these positions.
(2025-02-17). At 24, AMU alumnus is youngest Standing Counsel in SC. ummid.com Mohammed Aman Alam has been appointed Standing Counsel in the Supreme Court by Municipal Board, Budaun (Nagar Palika Parishad, Budaun), making him the youngest in the Indian apex court's history.
(2025-02-17). Taliban ban domestic political and economic broadcasts in Afghanistan. amu.tv
(2025-02-17). Bosch auto supplier in Germany: No end in sight to job losses. wsws.org According to the trade union bureaucracy the current federal election should not be disrupted by protesting or even striking workers.
(2025-02-17). A letter from a northern California postal worker: "We need to flex our muscles as 'essential workers'" wsws.org In late January, city letter carriers overwhelming rejected a contract proposal brought back by their union…
(2025-02-17). Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts' largest health system, to cut 1,500 jobs. wsws.org Mass General Brigham, the state's largest health system, has announced the layoff of 1,500 workers. MGB, "nonprofit" in all but name, says the job cuts are necessary in the face of a projected budget gap of $250 million over the next two years.
(2025-02-17). Australian polls show Labor paving the way for a possible minority Coalition government. wsws.org The YouGov survey points to the Liberal-National Coalition being in a slightly stronger position than Labor to cobble together a fragile post-election government.
(2025-02-17). Australia: Students and staff oppose pro-corporate restructure at University of Newcastle. wsws.org The current 13-week semesters will be shortened to 12 weeks under the new scheme. The intention is to condense existing courses into the shorter terms, or to cut content from the courses entirely.
(2025-02-17). Corporate media bosses bow to Trump demands. wsws.org Major newspapers and television networks are restructuring their coverage and their personnel in line with the demands of the new administration.
(2025-02-17). Mobilize the working class against Trump's attack on federal workers! wsws.org The attitude of the White House was summed up in an X/Twitter post over the weekend, where Trump declared that "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law." In other words, modeling himself on the Fuhrer principle, Trump is declaring himself a dictator totally unbound by the law.
(2025-02-17). Pro-government thugs disrupt farmers' conference in Sri Lanka: A warning to working people. wsws.org Workers, youth and peasants must strongly condemn the thuggish and provocative actions of the JVP which are a serious warning of the repressive measures the government will resort to.
(2025-02-17). Federal prosecutors resign in protest over Trump's order to quash NYC Mayor Adams' criminal indictment. wsws.org On Friday, after the resignations, Acting US Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove found two prosecutors willing to file a motion to dismiss the bribery and corruption charges against Eric Adams.
(2025-02-17). Munich car rampage exploited for right-wing agitation in federal election campaign. wsws.org Ever since a young man drove his car into a union demonstration, leading politicians in Germany have not ceased to whip up anti-refugee sentiments, call for a "strong state," and demand even more deportations.
(2025-02-17). The steep but worthy price of minerals for peace in Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky has agreed to hand over to the U.S.
(2025-02-17). AB'den Paris'teki Ukrayna konulu olaƒüanàºstຠzirve à∂ncesinde mesajlar. aa.com.tr Avrupa Birliƒüi, Fransa'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Paris'te yapƒ±lacak Ukrayna konulu olaƒüanàºstຠzirve à∂ncesinde Avrupa'nƒ±n gàºvenliƒüinin bir dà∂nàºm noktasƒ±nda olduƒüu ve bugàºn ba≈ülayacak isti≈üarelerin devamƒ±nda merkezi bir rol oynamayƒ± hedeflediƒüi mesajƒ±nƒ± verdi.
(2025-02-17). AK Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàáelik'ten, CHP'ye tepki. aa.com.tr AK Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàáelik, "CHP'deki farklƒ± hiziplerin ba≈üƒ±ndaki siyasetàßiler arasƒ±nda giderek sertle≈üen bir yarƒ±≈ü olduƒüunu gà∂ràºyoruz. Lakin bu yarƒ±≈üƒ± Cumhurba≈ükanƒ±mƒ±zƒ±, AK Parti ve Cumhur ƒ∞ttifakƒ±nƒ± hedef alarak sàºrdàºrme gayretleri beyhudedir." dedi.
(2025-02-17). Ankara Valiliğinden kar uyarısı. aa.com.tr Ankara Valiliği, yarından itibaren il genelinde etkili olacak kar yağışına karşı uyarıda bulundu.
(2025-02-17). Ankara'da bir sendikanƒ±n ≈üube ba≈ükanƒ±, tartƒ±≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± ≈üube sekreterini à∂ldàºrdàº. aa.com.tr Ankara'da bir sendikanƒ±n ≈üube ba≈ükanƒ±, tartƒ±≈ütƒ±ƒüƒ± ≈üube sekreterini tabancayla vurarak à∂ldàºrdàº.
(2025-02-17). Ankara'da sahte iàßkiden à∂lenlerin sayƒ±sƒ± 54'e yàºkseldi. aa.com.tr Ba≈ükentte sahte iàßki sebebiyle 54 ki≈üinin hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybettiƒüi, 40 ki≈üinin ise yoƒüun bakƒ±mda tedavilerinin devam ettiƒüi belirtildi.
(2025-02-17). Avro Bà∂lgesi geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aralƒ±k ayƒ±nda 15,5 milyar avro dƒ±≈ü ticaret fazlasƒ± verdi. aa.com.tr Avro Bà∂lgesi'nin dƒ±≈ü ticaret fazlasƒ± geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aralƒ±k ayƒ±nda 15,5 milyar avro oldu.
(2025-02-17). Bakan ≈ûim≈üek'ten enflasyonun dàº≈ümesi iàßin "Saƒülam politikalara devam" mesajƒ±. aa.com.tr Hazine ve Maliye Bakanƒ± Mehmet ≈ûim≈üek, bu yƒ±l enflasyonda dàº≈üàº≈üàºn devam edeceƒüini, sƒ±kƒ± para ve maliye politikasƒ± uygulayacaklarƒ±nƒ±, yatƒ±rƒ±m iklimini geli≈ütireceklerini sà∂yledi.
(2025-02-17). BM kurulu≈ülarƒ±ndan, Sudan'daki iàß sava≈ütan zarar gà∂ren siviller iàßin kàºresel eylem àßaƒürƒ±sƒ±. aa.com.tr BM kurulu≈ülarƒ±, Sudan'da ordu ile bir zamanlar ona baƒülƒ± Hƒ±zlƒ± Destek Kuvvetleri (HDK) arasƒ±nda sàºren àßatƒ±≈ümalar nedeniyle sivilleri korumak ve desteklemek amacƒ±yla kàºresel eylem àßaƒürƒ±sƒ±nda bulunarak 6 milyar dolarlƒ±k yardƒ±m kampanyasƒ± ba≈ülattƒ±…
(2025-02-17). Borsa gàºnຠdàº≈üàº≈üle tamamladƒ±. aa.com.tr Borsa ƒ∞stanbul'da BIST 100 endeksi, gàºnຠyàºzde 0,42 deƒüer kaybederek 9.836,49 puandan tamamladƒ±.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Yerlikaya: Uyu≈üturucuyla màºcadele kapsamƒ±nda 2024'te gàºnde ortalama 118 tutuklama oldu. aa.com.tr ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya, uyu≈üturucuyla màºcadeleyi kararlƒ±lƒ±kla sàºrdàºrdàºklerini belirterek, "Gà∂reve geldiƒüim gàºnden bu yana 54 bin 876 tutuklama oldu. 2024 yƒ±lƒ±nda gàºnlàºk ortalama 118 tutuklama oldu." dedi.
(2025-02-17). IDEX 2025'te TUSAŞ ile Calidus Aerospace arasında mutabakat zaptı imzalandı. aa.com.tr TUSAŞ ile Abu Dabili savunma teknoloji şirketi Calidus Aerospace arasında mutabakat zaptı imzalandı.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞srail destekàßisi Amerikalƒ± aktà∂r Seinfeld, "Filistin'i umursamƒ±yorum" sà∂zàºyle tepki àßekti. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail destekàßisi Amerikalƒ± Yahudi komedyen Jerry Seinfeld, "Filistin'i umursamƒ±yorum" sà∂zàºyle sosyal medyada tepki topladƒ±.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞srail ordusu, tanƒ±nan sàºreye raƒümen Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyinde 5 noktada i≈ügalini sàºrdàºrecek. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail ordusunun àßekilmesi iàßin tanƒ±nan sàºrenin yarƒ±n sona erecek olmasƒ±na raƒümen Làºbnan'ƒ±n gàºneyindeki 5 noktada kalacaƒüƒ± bildirildi.
(2025-02-17). Kahire'nin batƒ±sƒ±nda bir binanƒ±n àßà∂kmesi sonucu 10 ki≈üi à∂ldàº. aa.com.tr Mƒ±sƒ±r'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Kahire'nin batƒ±sƒ±nda bulunan bir binanƒ±n àßà∂kmesi sonucu 10 ki≈üi hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybetti, 3 ki≈üi yaralandƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Kolombiya'nƒ±n milli yemeƒüi ve payla≈ümanƒ±n simgesi: "Sancocho antioqueno" aa.com.tr Kolombiya'nƒ±n zengin mutfak kàºltàºràºnຠdàºnyaya tanƒ±tan "Sancocho antioqueno", àºlkenin milli yemeƒüi olmasƒ±nƒ±n yanƒ± sƒ±ra bereketin ve payla≈ümanƒ±n simgesi kabul ediliyor.
(2025-02-17). Làºbnanlƒ± askeri uzmanlara gà∂re, ate≈ükesin sàºrebilmesi iàßin ƒ∞srail gàºneyden tamamen àßekilmeli. aa.com.tr Làºbnanlƒ± askeri uzmanlar, ate≈ükes anla≈ümasƒ± kapsamƒ±nda Hizbullah'ƒ±n gàºneyin kontrolàºnຠLàºbnan ordusuna bƒ±raktƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± hatƒ±rlatarak, ƒ∞srail ordusunun àºlkenin gàºneyinden àßekilmesi ve Làºbnan ordusunun i≈ügal edilen bà∂lgelere yerle≈ümesi gerektiƒüini belirtti.
(2025-02-17). Merakƒ± àºzerine ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ± kaligrafi sanatƒ±nda "usta" oldu. aa.com.tr Tekirdaƒü'da ya≈üayan Serkan Albez, merakƒ± àºzerine ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ± kaligrafi sanatƒ±nda "Somut Olmayan Kàºltàºrel Miras Ta≈üƒ±yƒ±cƒ±sƒ±" àºnvanƒ± aldƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Milli atƒ±cƒ± Yusuf Dikeàß, Kàºtahya'da sporculara malzeme daƒüƒ±tƒ±m tà∂renine katƒ±ldƒ±. aa.com.tr Kàºtahya'da, "Emek Sizden, Destek Bizden Projesi" kapsamƒ±nda sporculara malzeme daƒüƒ±tƒ±mƒ± yapƒ±ldƒ±. Tà∂rene, Paris 2024'te 10 metre havalƒ± tabanca karƒ±≈üƒ±k takƒ±m kategorisinde gàºmàº≈ü madalya alan Yusuf Dikeàß ile ≈ûevval ƒ∞layda Tarhan da katƒ±ldƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Palandà∂ken'de à߃±ƒü bà∂lgesinde kayak yapan 14 ki≈üiye ceza kesildi. aa.com.tr Erzurum ƒ∞l Jandarma Komutanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ekipleri, Palandà∂ken Kayak Merkezi'nde yasaklƒ± à߃±ƒü bà∂lgesinde kayak yapan 14 ki≈üiye para cezasƒ± uyguladƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Samsun'da saƒüanak nedeniyle yol àßà∂ktàº. aa.com.tr Samsun'un Yakakent ilàßesinde saƒüanak nedeniyle mahalle yolunda àßà∂kme meydana geldi.
(2025-02-17). TBMM Ba≈ükanƒ± Kurtulmu≈ü, Kahramanmara≈ü merkezli depremlerde yardƒ±ma gelen Japon arama kurtarma ekibiyle gà∂ràº≈ütàº. aa.com.tr TBMM Ba≈ükanƒ± Numan Kurtulmu≈ü, Japon arama kurtarma ekibine te≈üekkàºr ederek, "àáok fedakarca, insan àºstຠgayretlerle àßalƒ±≈ütƒ±nƒ±z, àßabaladƒ±nƒ±z ve Tàºrk halkƒ±nƒ±n zihninde unutulmaz bir yer edindiniz. Yaptƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±z bu bàºyàºk hizmet unutulmayacaktƒ±r." dedi.
(2025-02-17). Vatikan: Papa Franciscus'un saƒülƒ±k durumunun karma≈üƒ±klƒ±ƒüƒ± nedeniyle tedavide deƒüi≈üikliƒüe gidildi. aa.com.tr Vatikan, Katoliklerin ruhani lideri ve Vatikan Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Papa Franciscus'a yapƒ±lan tetkiklerin karma≈üƒ±k klinik duruma i≈üaret ettiƒüi iàßin tedavisinde deƒüi≈üikliƒüe gidildiƒüini ve hastanede biraz daha kalacaƒüƒ±nƒ± duyurdu.
(2025-02-17). Yurt genelinde 1 hafta boyunca soƒüuk hava etkili olacak. aa.com.tr àáevre, ≈ûehircilik ve ƒ∞klim Deƒüi≈üikliƒüi Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, yurt genelinde àßar≈üamba gàºnàºnden itibaren sƒ±caklƒ±klarƒ±n 8 ila 12 derece dàº≈üeceƒüini ve soƒüuk havanƒ±n 1 hafta boyunca etkili olacaƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, amid latest blast of US winter weather. scmp.com Severe US winter weather causes flooding, power outages, and dangerous conditions across multiple states.
(2025-02-17). To Asia, the US is now 'a landlord seeking rent', Singapore's defence chief says. scmp.com Assumptions made in the wake of World War II had fundamentally changed, Ng Eng Hen told the Munich Security Conference in Europe.
(2025-02-17). Munich Security Conference ends with message of hope for EU expansion. scmp.com EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania and Montenegro are the 'front-runners' among current candidates for EU accession.
(2025-02-17). London's Blade Runners: Climate, Class War and the Corruption of Science. wattsupwiththat.com The Ulez scheme was introduced in 2019 covering Central London. The increase in Ulez penalties followed the expansion of the scheme in 2021, to include both the North and South Circular roads covering an area of 3.8 million people. Ulez coverage then grew further in 2023 to include the whole of Greater London. It now covers over 1,500 square kilometres and approximately nine million people.
(2025-02-17). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #631. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is true rather than what feels good." — Carl Sagan (1934-1996)…
(2025-02-17). Turkey: Joint Statement ahead of the hearings of Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı and Seda Şaraldı (ÇHD). fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Meet the new CEO of a nonprofit that mentors young women to be 'smart, strong and bold' in Philly. whyy.org
(2025-02-17). DRC: Open letter to the African Union on the occasion of its 38th summit. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Zimbabwe unveils unlimited energy engine that could change the world. pressenza.com On February 10, 2025, an innovative car was unveiled. In a milestone that could revolutionize the energy and automotive industry, Zimbabwean engineer Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso has developed a generator capable of transforming electromagnetic waves into electricity, allowing a vehicle to run without fossil fuels or batteries. | By Quim de Riba | The innovative system was unveiled in Zimbabwe with the Saith EV, an electric car capable of reaching 220 km/h powered solely by this new energy source. The local company Saith Technologies, in collaboration with the Chinese company KAIYI, which provided the bodywork,…
(2025-02-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-02-17). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-02-17). CPJ urges Zambian government to withdraw cyber bills from parliament. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-17). CPJ denounces Trump administration's actions against AP, other retaliation against media. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2025-02-17). José Luis Tan Estrada: I fled Cuba's media repression so I could remain a journalist. CPJ Latin America and the Caribbean program staff
(2025-02-17). CPJ: Nepal lawmakers should reject social media bill threatening press freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-17). In Italy, 4 journalists shot at while reporting on alleged child abuse. repubblica.it
(2025-02-17). Bolu Dağı'nda sis etkili oldu. aa.com.tr D-100 kara yolunun Bolu Dağı kesiminde sis ulaşımı olumsuz etkiledi.
(2025-02-17). Borsa haftaya yàºkseli≈üle ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr Borsa ƒ∞stanbul'da BIST 100 endeksi, haftaya yàºzde 0,13 yàºkseli≈üle 9.890,23 puandan ba≈üladƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Bulls Giri≈üim Sermayesi Yatƒ±rƒ±m Ortaklƒ±ƒüƒ± A≈û'nin halka arzƒ±nda talep toplama sàºràºyor. aa.com.tr Bulls Giri≈üim Sermayesi Yatƒ±rƒ±m Ortaklƒ±ƒüƒ± A≈û'nin halka arzƒ±nda talep toplama sàºreci devam ediyor.
(2025-02-17). CENTCOM: Suriye'de terà∂r à∂rgàºtຠEl Kaide baƒülantƒ±lƒ± Huraseddin à∂rgàºtàºnàºn àºst dàºzey yetkilisi à∂ldàºràºldàº. aa.com.tr ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlƒ±ƒüƒ± (CENTCOM), Suriye'de dàºzenlenen operasyonda, terà∂r à∂rgàºtຠEl Kaide ile baƒülantƒ±lƒ± Huraseddin (Had) à∂rgàºtàºnàºn àºst dàºzey bir finans ve lojistik yetkilisinin à∂ldàºràºld຃üàºnຠbildirdi.
(2025-02-17). àáin, Kanada sava≈ü gemisinin Tayvan Boƒüazƒ±'ndan geàßi≈üine tepki gà∂sterdi. aa.com.tr àáin, Kanada donanmasƒ±na ait sava≈ü gemisinin, egemenlik ihtilafƒ±na konu olan Tayvan Boƒüazƒ±'ndan geàßi≈üine tepki gà∂sterdi.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞stanbul'da sabah saatlerinde trafik yoƒüunluƒüu yàºzde 76'ya à߃±ktƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞stanbul'da bazƒ± bà∂lgelerde etkili olan saƒüanak nedeniyle haftanƒ±n ilk i≈ü gàºnàºnde trafik yoƒüunluƒüu yàºzde 76'ya ula≈ütƒ±.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞stanbul merkezli FETàñ operasyonunda aktif doktorluk yapan 17 ≈üàºpheli yakalandƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞stanbul merkezli 10 ilde FETàñ terà∂r à∂rgàºtàºne yà∂nelik dàºzenlenen e≈ü zamanlƒ± operasyonda aktif doktorluk yapan 17 ≈üàºpheli gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±ndƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Kƒ±yƒ± Emniyeti Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàºne 206 i≈üàßi alƒ±nacak. aa.com.tr Kƒ±yƒ± Emniyeti Genel Màºdàºrl຃üàº, daimi i≈üàßi statàºsàºnde 206 ki≈üi istihdam edecek.
(2025-02-17). Kàºresel piyasalar haftaya karƒ±≈üƒ±k ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr Kàºresel piyasalar, ABD'nin gàºmràºk vergisi politikalarƒ±nƒ±n sonuàßlarƒ±na ili≈ükin endi≈üelerle yà∂n arayƒ±≈üƒ±na devam ediyor.
(2025-02-17). Mavi sulardan geàßen yƒ±l 224 futbol sahasƒ± bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde hayalet aƒü à߃±karƒ±ldƒ±. aa.com.tr Bakan Yumaklƒ±, denizlerde ve iàß sularda 2024'te 146 milyon metrekare alan taradƒ±klarƒ±nƒ± belirterek, "1,6 milyon metrekare yani 224 futbol sahasƒ± bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde aƒü ve 13 bin 750 diƒüer av aracƒ±nƒ± denizlerimizden à߃±kardƒ±k." ifadesini kullandƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Milli sporcu Birgàºl Erken, Tà∂dàºrge Gà∂làº'nde buz altƒ±nda rekor denemesi yapacak. aa.com.tr Serbest dalƒ±≈ü rekortmeni milli sporcu Birgàºl Erken, Sivas'ƒ±n Zara ilàßesindeki Tà∂dàºrge Gà∂làº'nde buz altƒ± tàºpsàºz serbest yatay dalƒ±≈üta rekor denemesine hazƒ±rlanƒ±yor.
(2025-02-17). Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkƒ±'nda yiyecek arayan kurtlar dronla gà∂ràºntàºlendi. aa.com.tr Tunceli'de sàºrຠhalinde gezen kurtlar, Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkƒ±'ndaki karla kaplƒ± ormanlarda yiyecek ararken dronla kayƒ±t altƒ±na alƒ±ndƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Organize suàß à∂rgàºtàºne yà∂nelik "Hàºcre-12" operasyonunda 15 ≈üàºpheli tutuklandƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞àßi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Ali Yerlikaya, Mersin'de "Kaplanlar" olarak bilinen organize suàß à∂rgàºtàºne yà∂nelik dàºzenlenen "Hàºcre-12" operasyonunda 22 ≈üàºphelinin yakalandƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±, 15'inin tutuklandƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). Otomotiv Sanayii Derneƒüi ocak ayƒ± àºretim ve ihracat verilerini aà߃±kladƒ±. aa.com.tr Ocakta otomotiv àºretimi yƒ±llƒ±k bazda yàºzde 3 dàº≈üàº≈üle 105 bin 397'ye gerilerken, ihracat yàºzde 5 artarak 2,95 milyar dolar oldu.
(2025-02-17). Samsun'da kauàßuk fabrikasƒ±nda à߃±kan yangƒ±n sà∂ndàºràºldàº. aa.com.tr Samsun'un Tekkekà∂y ilàßesinde kauàßuk fabrikasƒ±nda à߃±kan yangƒ±n sà∂ndàºràºldàº.
(2025-02-17). ≈ûubat ayƒ±na ait SED à∂demeleri hesaplara yatƒ±rƒ±ldƒ±. aa.com.tr Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanƒ± Mahinur àñzdemir Gà∂kta≈ü, ≈üubat ayƒ±na yà∂nelik toplam 1 milyar 208 milyon lira tutarƒ±ndaki Sosyal ve Ekonomik Destek (SED) à∂demelerinin hesaplara yatƒ±rƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). Tarƒ±m àúFE ocakta aylƒ±k bazda yàºzde 2,74 arttƒ±. aa.com.tr Tarƒ±m àúràºnleri àúretici Fiyat Endeksi (Tarƒ±m àúFE), ocakta bir à∂nceki aya gà∂re yàºzde 2,74, geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aynƒ± ayƒ±na kƒ±yasla yàºzde 35,54 arttƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Trump, Putin'le àßok yakƒ±nda gà∂ràº≈üebileceƒüini sà∂yledi. aa.com.tr ABD Ba≈ükanƒ± Donald Trump, Rusya Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Vladimir Putin'le gà∂ràº≈ümesinin "àßok yakƒ±nda" olabileceƒüini kaydederek Rusya-Ukrayna sava≈üƒ±nƒ± durdurmak istediklerini belirtti.
(2025-02-17). Cairo building collapse leaves 10 dead, many still missing. gnnhd.tv 
'Gas cylinder explosion caused collapse'
(2025-02-17). Foster son confesses to murder of renowned Sindhi poet Dr. Akash Ansari. gnnhd.tv 
'Latif was drug addict and frequently asked his foster father for money'
(2025-02-17). NEPRA increases salaries of senior officials by up to 3 times. gnnhd.tv 
'Most members and chairman of NEPRA are former bureaucrats'
(2025-02-17). Labor's housing strategy just added several flash new storeys. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-17). Dark days dawning if Dutton dismantles DEI. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-17). Vimla Bahuguna, Environment Activist and Social Reformer, Is No More. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-02-17). South Africa's infrastructure drive gathering pace. sanews.gov.za South Africa's infrastructure drive gathering pace | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the government's commitment to infrastructure development as a strategic priority to drive economic growth and job creation in South Africa. | In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President emphasised the importance of large-scale construction projects and consistent infrastructure maintenance to stimulate economic recovery and improve service delivery. | "To achieve the levels of growth our country needs to create enough jobs for its people, we need far more construction and more reliable and consistent infrastru…
(2025-02-17). AfCFTA offers SA businesses unlimited opportunities. sanews.gov.za AfCFTA offers SA businesses unlimited opportunities | The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) offers businesspeople in South Africa unlimited opportunities to grow their businesses and expand their market into the rest of the continent. | This is according to the Director of Africa Bilateral Economic Relations at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Calvin Phume. | Phume was speaking at a workshop that was hosted by the dtic in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Gert Sibande District Municipality in Ermelo…
(2025-02-17). Hammaskraal water declared safe for consumption. sanews.gov.za Hammaskraal water declared safe for consumption | Drinking water in Hammanskraal has been declared safe for consumption, following concerns over water quality in the area. | In response to the concerns raised in media reports, an urgent meeting was convened by Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, and Magalies Water. The meeting, held last Friday, addressed a temporary water supply disruption that caused brief turbidity in the drinking water. | "The meeting confirmed that the water is now safe to drink. It was agreed that officials from the City and Magalies Water…
(2025-02-17). 9 killed in rain, flooding, extreme cold in America. gnnhd.tv 
39,000 consumers are without electricity due to rain and flooding…
(2025-02-17). Champions Trophy: Australian cricket team arrives in Lahore. gnnhd.tv 
First squad of Australian team to arrive in Lahore includes 14 people…
(2025-02-17). Nov 26 protest case: Bushra Bibi's interim bail extended till Feb 25. gnnhd.tv 
Court extended Bushra's interim bail till February 25 and adjourned the hearing…
(2025-02-17). CJP Yahya constitutes new case management committee. gnnhd.tv 
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi will head six-member committee…
(2025-02-17). Delegation of WB Executive Directors arrives in Pakistan. gnnhd.tv 
World Bank and Pakistan will discuss effective implementation of $40 billion funding…
(2025-02-17). Heavy rain, snowfall likely in mountains. gnnhd.tv 
Snowfall in mountains is likely in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, and Khuzdar…
(2025-02-17). Two members of int'l gang involved in Libya boat accident arrested. gnnhd.tv 
Victims were kept in safe houses in Libya and were subjected to torture…
(2025-02-17). Our narrative is to make people prosperous: Nawaz Sharif. gnnhd.tv 
Nawaz Sharif said that it is unfortunate that in the past, a developing country was derailed…
(2025-02-17). 'Dislike' button added to Instagram. gnnhd.tv 
Company has confirmed that it is testing this new button for comments…
(2025-02-17). Farhan, Urwa first time opens up about their separation period. gnnhd.tv 
Famous duo gave important message, saying that problems can be resolved by respecting your spouse…
(2025-02-17). Shooting on relief convoy in Kurram, vehicles looted. gnnhd.tv 
Due to tense situation in Lower Kurram, convoy was stopped at Tal…
(2025-02-17). Minister Ramokgopa engages Free State on electricity challenges. sanews.gov.za Minister Ramokgopa engages Free State on electricity challenges | Electricity challenges the development of interventions on municipal management will come to the fore at Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's engagement with the Free State provincial government and local municipalities today. | Monday's meeting outcomes amongst others will develop strategies that will ensure that municipalities are able to meet their obligations to Eskom, thereby ensuring reliable electricity supply for their respective municipalities. | Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the Minister will lead…
(2025-02-17). EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Chowns MP — "I just wanted to see my sorts of values winning" leftfootforward.org 
North Herefordshire's first Green MP discusses her journey into politics, UK democracy's flaws, and the importance of finding common ground.
(2025-02-17). Fake meat is all about controlling the food supply. expose-news.com Dr. Joseph Mercola spoke with Tea Time, a programme by Children's Health Defense, about the dangers of fake meat products to help raise awareness about this latest assault on human health. Fake …
(2025-02-17). Update: More and more European leaders will gather in Paris this morning. To discuss exactly what? gilbertdoctorow.com Update: More and more European leaders will gather in Paris this morning. To discuss exactly what? The latest news on the meeting of European leaders that Emmanuel Macron will convene in Paris this morning published in The Financial Times online edition presents many questions that are not now unanswerable, but which should be identified at …
(2025-02-17). Are You Prepared for an Accident? moguldom.com It sounds like something your mother would say, but accidents really do happen when you least expect them. People drive the I-95 every day, walk along the busy streets of Miami, or ride their bikes in Tampa, only to be struck by drunk or distracted drivers. Are you prepared in case something like this happens …
(2025-02-17). Barkley backs Swift, doesn't get fans' 'hate' at SB. gnnhd.tv 
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he doesn't understand why fans booed pop superstar Taylor Swift when she was shown on the videoboards during Super Bowl LIX.
(2025-02-17). How Saquon Barkley bolted to Philly and might have started an RB revolution. gnnhd.tv 
A running back lifted the Eagles to a Super Bowl season because the Eagles saw things differently than the rest of the NFL.
(2025-02-17). The Nintendo DS Drastic emulator is gone from Google Play. gnnhd.tv The popular Nintendo DS emulator Drastic has disappeared from the Google Play store, reports Android Authority. It's not clear at the moment why the app is now gone, but it seems likely that it was the developer, not Nintendo, that prompted its removal. Devel…
(2025-02-17). Elden Ring Nightreign is already up for preorder with a $10 gift card. gnnhd.tv Elden Ring Nightreign's rocky network test might have left some fans disappointed this week, but I sincerely doubt a few breif server issues did much to diminish the growing anticipation for FromSoftware's next soulslike for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Thankfu…
(2025-02-17). Silver 'empathetic' to fans irked by Doncic trade. gnnhd.tv 
Adam Silvers says he empathizes with Mavericks fans angered by the Luka Doncic trade but noted that it was a move Dallas thought was best for its team.
(2025-02-17). Reform's Richard Tice calls man-made climate change "absolute garbage" in embarrassing interview. leftfootforward.org Reform UK MP and party deputy leader Richard Tice has rejected established climate science and said it's "absolute garbage" to say human activities are causing climate change during a Sky News interview. | Tice pointed to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) from 2023, stating that it says achieving net-zero tomorrow would have no impact on sea level rise for the next 200 to 1,000 years. | He claimed that this shows they "haven't got a clue" and that it "won't make any difference". | Tice said that climate change is "real" and has occurred for millions of years, but…
(2025-02-17). The USAID scandal and the free speech monomania. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-17). Teknesiyle tuttuƒüu balƒ±klarla rƒ±htƒ±mdaki kedileri besliyor. aa.com.tr Tekirdaƒü'da ya≈üayan i≈üàßi emeklisi 64 ya≈üƒ±ndaki ƒ∞hsan Saygƒ±, teknesiyle denize aà߃±lƒ±p avladƒ±ƒüƒ± balƒ±klarƒ±n bir kƒ±smƒ±yla rƒ±htƒ±mda kendisini bekleyen kedileri besliyor.
(2025-02-17). Bakan I≈üƒ±khan'dan meslek lisesi mezunlarƒ±na destek aà߃±klamasƒ±. aa.com.tr àáalƒ±≈üma ve Sosyal Gàºvenlik Bakanƒ± Vedat I≈üƒ±khan, meslek lisesi mezunlarƒ±nƒ±n Aktif ƒ∞≈ügàºcຠProgramlarƒ± ile bilgi ve tecràºbe aà߃±sƒ±ndan uzmanla≈ümasƒ±nƒ± saƒüladƒ±klarƒ±nƒ± kaydetti.
(2025-02-17). Bàºtàße uygulama sonuàßlarƒ± aà߃±klandƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2025-02-17). Canlƒ± yayƒ±nda bilirki≈üinin if≈üa edilmesine ili≈ükin iddianame hazƒ±rlandƒ±. aa.com.tr Halk TV'nin canlƒ± yayƒ±nƒ±na ili≈ükin ba≈ülatƒ±lan soru≈üturma kapsamƒ±nda, ≈üàºpheliler Barƒ±≈ü Pehlivan, Kàºr≈üad Oƒüuz, Suat Tokta≈ü, Seda Selek ve Serhan Asker hakkƒ±nda 4'er yƒ±ldan 14'er yƒ±la kadar deƒüi≈üen oranlarda hapis cezasƒ± istemiyle iddianame hazƒ±rlandƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Dàºnyada bu hafta bir dizi etkinlik sanatseverlerle bulu≈üacak. aa.com.tr Dàºnyanƒ±n àße≈üitli ≈üehirlerinde bu hafta, film festivallerinden sanat fuarlarƒ±na, konserlerden sergilere, geni≈ü bir yelpazede birbirinden farklƒ± etkinlikler geràßekle≈ütirilecek.
(2025-02-17). Ege Denizi'nde 5 bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde deprem. aa.com.tr Ege Denizi'nde, saat 10.49'da, 5 bàºyàºkl຃üàºnde deprem meydana geldi.
(2025-02-17). Emtia piyasalarƒ± geàßen hafta Trump'ƒ±n tarife sà∂ylemlerine ili≈ükin belirsizliklerle karƒ±≈üƒ±k seyir izledi. aa.com.tr Dàºnya genelinde devam eden jeopolitik belirsizlikler ve Trump'ƒ±n yeni gàºmràºk tarifelerinin yarattƒ±ƒüƒ± endi≈üelerin etkisiyle deƒüer kazanan altƒ±nƒ±n ons fiyatƒ± geàßen hafta 2 bin 942,74 dolarla rekor tazeledi.
(2025-02-17). Gàºney Kore, DeepSeek'in indirilmesini geàßici olarak yasakladƒ±. aa.com.tr àáin merkezli firmanƒ±n geli≈ütirdiƒüi yapay zeka modeli DeepSeek'e yà∂nelik "gàºvenlik endi≈üeleri" biràßok àºlkede devam ederken, Gàºney Kore de modelin indirilmesini geàßici olarak yasakladƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± duyurdu.
(2025-02-17). Irak ve Suriye'nin kuzeyinde 3 terà∂rist etkisiz hale getirildi. aa.com.tr Milli Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyindeki Penàße-Kilit Operasyonu bà∂lgesinde 2 PKK'lƒ± terà∂rist ile Suriye'nin kuzeyinde 1 PKK/YPG mensubu terà∂ristin etkisiz hale getirildiƒüini bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞srail gàºàßleri, Gazze'de 80 ya≈üƒ±ndaki Filistinliyi canlƒ± kalkan olarak kullanmƒ±≈ü. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail askerlerinin Gazze ≈ûeridi'ne dàºzenlediƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±larda boynuna patlayƒ±cƒ± baƒüladƒ±klarƒ± 80 ya≈üƒ±ndaki bir adamƒ± canlƒ± kalkan olarak kullandƒ±ƒüƒ± bildirildi.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞stanbul'un daimi sakinleri "sokak kedileri" aa.com.tr Tarihte biràßok medeniyete ev sahipliƒüi yapan ƒ∞stanbul, tarihi ve kàºltàºrel zenginliƒüinin yanƒ± sƒ±ra her sokakta rastlanabilecek kedileriyle de dàºnyada tanƒ±nƒ±yor.
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞talya'da Etna Yanardaƒüƒ±'nƒ±n kàºl pàºskàºrtmesi hava ula≈üƒ±mƒ±nda aksaklƒ±klara yol aàßtƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞talya'nƒ±n Sicilya Adasƒ±'ndaki aktif yanardaƒü Etna'nƒ±n kàºl pàºskàºrtmesinin, hava ula≈üƒ±mƒ±nda aksaklƒ±klara yol aàßtƒ±ƒüƒ± bildirildi.
(2025-02-17). Kazada à∂len 18 ya≈üƒ±ndaki keman sanatà߃±sƒ± Laàßin'i à∂ƒüretmenleri màºzik sevgisiyle anƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Mersin'de otomobilin àßarpmasƒ± sonucu 18 ya≈üƒ±nda hayatƒ±nƒ± kaybeden keman sanatà߃±sƒ± Laàßin Akyol'un à∂ƒüretmenleri, genàß kƒ±zƒ± màºziƒüe olan tutkusuyla yad ediyor.
(2025-02-17). Ordulu giri≈üimci, àºrettiƒüi ayakkabƒ±larƒ± yakla≈üƒ±k 30 àºlkeye ihraàß ediyor. aa.com.tr Ordu'da babasƒ±nƒ±n atà∂lyesinde ba≈üladƒ±ƒüƒ± ayakkabƒ± tamirciliƒüinin ardƒ±ndan kendi àºretim tesisini aàßan Murat Erba≈ü, àºrettiƒüi ayakkabƒ±larƒ± yakla≈üƒ±k 30 àºlkedeki màº≈üterilerine satƒ±yor.
(2025-02-17). Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanƒ± Kacƒ±r: TàúBƒ∞TAK àßatƒ±sƒ± altƒ±nda 737 yeni àßalƒ±≈üma arkada≈üƒ±mƒ±za yà∂nelik ilana à߃±ktƒ±k. aa.com.tr Bakan Kacƒ±r "Bugàºn itibarƒ±yla uzay teknolojilerinden savunma sanayine, yapay zekadan raylƒ± sistem teknolojilerine àºlkemizin kritik projelerinde gà∂rev almak àºzere TàúBƒ∞TAK àßatƒ±sƒ± altƒ±nda 737 yeni àßalƒ±≈üma arkada≈üƒ±mƒ±za ilana à߃±kmƒ±≈ü durumdayƒ±z" dedi.
(2025-02-17). Sokaktan kurtarƒ±lan "Bergen" isimli kediye sƒ±cak yuva aranƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Tek gà∂zຠkà∂r olduƒüu iàßin ya≈üama tutunmasƒ± zor olan ve onu bulan ki≈üi tarafƒ±ndan "Bergen" ismi verilen kedi iàßin yuva olacak aile aranƒ±yor.
(2025-02-17). Sàºlàºk salgƒ±sƒ±yla iltihaplƒ± ve otoimmàºn hastalƒ±klarda alternatif tedavi. aa.com.tr Tàºrk bilim insanlarƒ± tƒ±bbi sàºlàºk salgƒ±sƒ±ndaki doƒüal bile≈üenlerin biyoteknolojik ilaàß adayƒ± olarak kullanƒ±labilmesine yà∂nelik àßalƒ±≈ümada ba≈üarƒ±lƒ± sonuàßlar elde etti.
(2025-02-17). Sàºt àºretimindeki artƒ±≈üƒ±n sektà∂rdeki yeni yatƒ±rƒ±mlarƒ± te≈üvik etmesi bekleniyor. aa.com.tr SETBƒ∞R Yà∂netim Kurulu Ba≈ükan Co≈ükun, sàºt àºretiminde ya≈üanan artƒ±≈üƒ±n, bu alanda yeni tesislerin kurulmasƒ±na olanak saƒülayabileceƒüini belirterek "Ayrƒ±ca peynir, yoƒüurt, tereyaƒüƒ±, dondurma gibi katma deƒüerli àºràºnlerin àºretimini te≈üvik edecektir" dedi.
(2025-02-17). Ticaret Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ramazan ayƒ± à∂ncesi haksƒ±z ve fahi≈ü fiyat denetimlerini sàºrdàºràºyor. aa.com.tr Ticaret Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±nca, ramazan ayƒ± à∂ncesinde yapƒ±lan denetimler neticesinde, ocak ayƒ±nda, tàºketicinin korunmasƒ± mevzuatƒ± kapsamƒ±nda 139,2 milyon lira, haksƒ±z ve fahi≈ü fiyat denetimleri sonucunda da 144,5 milyon lira ceza uygulandƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Trabzonspor, 5. Gàºne≈ü dà∂neminde istikrarƒ± saƒülayamadƒ±. aa.com.tr Trendyol Sàºper Lig'in 24. haftasƒ±nda Be≈üikta≈ü'a deplasmanda 2-1 maƒülup olan Trabzonspor, 5. kez takƒ±mƒ±n ba≈üƒ±na getirdiƒüi teknik direktà∂r ≈ûenol Gàºne≈ü yà∂netiminde istikrarƒ± bir tàºrlຠyakalayamadƒ±.
(2025-02-17). Trump'ƒ±n Gazze planƒ± ve Arap devletlerinin tutumu. aa.com.tr 1949 Arap-ƒ∞srail barƒ±≈üƒ±ndan Abraham Anla≈ümalarƒ±na kadar yapƒ±lan her dàºzenleme ƒ∞srail'in lehinde, Filistin'in aleyhinde ama daha da à∂nemlisi Arap toplumlarƒ±nƒ± ve devletlerini kàºàßàºmseyen bir tavƒ±rla geràßekle≈ümi≈ütir.
(2025-02-17). Van kedilerinin ya≈üadƒ±ƒüƒ± "Kedi Villasƒ±" yƒ±lda ortalama 200 bin ziyaretàßiyi aƒüƒ±rlƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Van YàºzàºncຠYƒ±l àúniversitesi (YYàú) Van Kedisi Ara≈ütƒ±rma ve Uygulama Merkezi bàºnyesindeki "Kedi Villasƒ±" yƒ±lda ortalama 200 bin ziyaretàßiyi aƒüƒ±rlƒ±yor.
(2025-02-17). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Military Ties During High-Level Meetings. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-17). Steenhuisen commends signing of Plant Health Bill. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen commends signing of Plant Health Bill | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the signing of the new Plant Health Bill into law aimed at boosting agricultural trade and biosecurity. | The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024), which is the repeal of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983), was assented to by President Cyril Ramaphosa last Thursday. | The bill provides for phytosanitary measures to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of regulated pests in South Africa and the control of regulated pests. | It further provides for the regula…
(2025-02-17). W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience. sanews.gov.za W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience | The Western Cape Government and CapeNature have taken steps to protect the province's rich biodiversity and critical ecological infrastructure by launching two strategies to boost environmental resilience. | The strategies will support the "Build Back Better" approach by focusing on protecting and restoring important natural areas, making them stronger and more resilient. | Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said while the province cannot rebuild ecosystems like it does with buildings,…
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-17). 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.
(2025-02-17). '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.
(2025-02-17). Iran: G7 accusations 'baseless, irresponsible'. presstv.ir Iran has categorically rejected the latest accusations raised against Tehran by foreign ministers of the Group of Seven, describing them as "baseless and irresponsible."
(2025-02-17). Leader: Enemy's soft war failed to dampen nation's resolve, sow discord and doubt. presstv.ir Iran's Leader says efforts by the Iranian nation's enemies to shake the people's resolve and sow discord among them by waging "software threats" have failed to produce result.
(2025-02-17). Everything you need to know about Apple's new foldable iPhone. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Recent leaks showed that Apple, the American multinational technology company, is finzliaing its totally new foldable iPhone to be released soon in the market.Apple's new foldable iPhone: Trusted leaks and sources indicate that the renowned tech company is currently finalizing the design of its entirely new foldable iPhone. | Apple plans to ship approximately 10 million foldable iPhones in 2026 and around 20 million in 2027. According to WCCF TECH, the company's new design is similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, with the foldable iPhone featuring a book-like design. | The book design looks…
(2025-02-17). South Korean App stores remove DeepSeek over privacy concerns. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — South Korean app stores have removed DeepSeek, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, due to privacy concerns and ongoing reviews.DeepSeek removed from South Korean App stores: Authorities in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, announced that the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will be removed from app stores pending privacy reviews and concerns. | Despite the fact that the new AI chatbot gained significant fame over the past few weeks, multiple countries are questioning its data privacy practices and user data storage. In response, DeepSeek stated earlier that it owns secu…
(2025-02-17). Bad omen? Video captures turkeys circling Harris gravestone. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A group of turkeys recently went viral after a clip showcased them circling a Harris gravestone. Social media users flocked to comment sections linking the incident to an eerie bad omen for Former Vice President of the US Kamala Harris. The footage in question was captured at the Riverside Cemetery in Fargo, North Dakota. The man who captured the video added, "It was quite bizarre."By the time of reporting, with just "Harris" written on it, it's still unclear who the gravestone belongs to.Bad omen? Video captures turkeys circling Harris gravestone: A group of turkeys spotted circling a 'Harris'
(2025-02-17). Video: Brazilian man shoots homeless people after offering them a drink. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Brazilian man recently made headlines after opening fire at four homeless people in Sà£o Paulo. Footage of the horrifying incident swarmed several social media platforms, sparking debate and concern over the safety of citizens residing in the city. According to CNN Brazil, the suspect reportedly approached four homeless people, specifically one woman and three men to whom he offered drinks, outside a shop near a beach in Mongaguá. The two parties then got into a quarrel which led the suspect to open fire on them. Video: Brazilian man shoots homeless people after offering them a drink: Ao…
(2025-02-17). Video: First openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks shot dead inside car. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South African police confirmed on Sunday that Muhsin Hendricks, who is known to be the world's "first openly gay imam," was shot dead.Police further added that the shooting happened near the southern city of Gqeberha, The Guardian reported. It happened when the imam was inside a vehicle with another person on Saturday when another car shut the road.The Eastern Cape force reported the shooting in a statement: "Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle."The statement further reads: "Thereafter they fled the scene, and the driver notice…
(2025-02-17). Did Dan Hentschel take his own life? Alarming X post sparks concern. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Social media personality Dan Hentschel recently sparked concern across social media after taking to his official X account (formerly known as Twitter) with a post claiming that he will take his own life.
(2025-02-17). Emad Farrajeen unveils his Ramadan 2025 comedy series. albawaba.com
(2025-02-17). South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead in her home. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Renowned South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron recently made headlines after she was found dead inside her apartment in Seongong-gu, South Korea. According to Yonhap News, the 25-year-old actress was supposed to meet up with a friend before her passing. Upon visiting Kim Sae-ron's apartment, she was met with the actress's dead body and quickly informed the police for further investigation. A local police officer said, "So far, no evidence of external intrusion or other criminal suspicions have been confirmed. The circumstances of death are under investigation." South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dea…
(2025-02-17). Did Elon Musk's daughter just confirm birth of his 13th child. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Fuss erupted on the internet after right-wing commentator and influencer Ashley St. Clair claimed that American businessman Elon Musk is the father of her child.On Friday, Ashley St Clair made a shocking announcement that the X platform owner is the father of her 5-month-old child. The MAGA influencer revealed that she was requested not to talk about it and keep her baby a "secret forever."She wrote: "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father." The 26-year-old influencer added: "I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child's privacy and safety, but in r…
(2025-02-17). Austrian ex-chancellor Kurz's cybersecurity firm says reaches $1 billion valuation. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Microsoft to invest $700 million to boost Poland's cybersecurity. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). PropertyGuru lays off 174 employees, about 12% of workforce. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Turkey, AIIB signs MoU for $5 billion financing to public sector projects. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Lim Tean gets jail, fine for practising law without a valid certificate. channelnewsasia.com "He had in the process deceived his clients, other lawyers, public officers and the judges," said the judge.
(2025-02-17). Pritam Singh to appeal conviction and sentence after being fined for lying to parliament. channelnewsasia.com The case has not affected the morale of the Workers' Party and the party will "fight hard" in the upcoming General Election, says Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh.
(2025-02-17). Pritam Singh sentencing: AGC warns public against making unfounded allegations against the judiciary. channelnewsasia.com Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was fined for lying to a parliamentary committee.
(2025-02-17). Key quotes from the judge in Pritam Singh's guilty verdict. channelnewsasia.com From Pritam Singh's "flip-flopping in court" to Low Thia Khiang's influence on the decision for Raeesah Khan to come clean, CNA identifies key findings from Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan's judgment.
(2025-02-17). Scammers posing as PDPC officers dupe victims of at least S$231,000 this year. channelnewsasia.com Such scams begin with an unsolicited phone call, eventually leading the victim to transfer money or divulge personal information.
(2025-02-17). Social media platforms must do more to protect children and act on user violations, says IMDA. channelnewsasia.com IMDA found that X, formerly known as Twitter, did not properly enforce safety measures to prevent children from viewing sexual content.
(2025-02-17). British Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to retire at end of season. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). England call up Kelly, Parker to replace injured Arsenal duo. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). India postpones winter games in Kashmir citing 'insufficient snowfall'. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Neymar nets first goal since Santos return. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). OT crash clears way for William Byron's repeat win at Daytona. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Musk to unveil AI chatbot Grok 3. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Some Indonesia lawmakers eye removing central bank governor, Tempo magazine reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Indonesia books $3.45 billion trade surplus in January after weak imports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Indonesia president signs regulation on keeping export proceeds onshore. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Japan braces for BOJ to lift rates sooner and higher. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Chatbot vs national security? Why DeepSeek is raising concerns. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Apink shares how the K-pop group remains strong after 14 years, hints at new album. channelnewsasia.com Ahead of their Singapore concert on Thursday (Feb 20), the members of veteran K-pop girl group Apink — Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo and Hayoung — share with CNA Lifestyle how their career has evolved since the days of their hit song Mr Chu.
(2025-02-17). 4,000 fans enjoy Cloud 9 music festival featuring BI, Elijah Woods, Shazza and more. channelnewsasia.com Mediacorp's Cloud 9 music festival also featured artistes Grentperez, Ivy Lee, Dolla, Alyph, DJ Kiara, who took to the stage on Saturday (Feb 15) at Arena @ Expo Hall 7.
(2025-02-17). Pradhana Vizha 2025: Here are the winners at the event's 20th edition. channelnewsasia.com The Most Popular Male Personality and Most Popular Female Personality awards were won by Raghadeepan Santheran and Eswari Gunasagar, respectively.
(2025-02-17). Shop thefts, voyeurism cases in Singapore up again in 2024. channelnewsasia.com While still among the top three crimes of concern in Singapore, the number of outrage of modesty cases fell by 6.6 per cent last year.
(2025-02-17). 'Never wanted Ms Khan to tell the truth': Judge finds Pritam Singh guilty of lying to Committee of Privileges. channelnewsasia.com Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan said Singh's claim of wanting Raeesah Khan to speak to her parents first before clarifying her lie in parliament was "uncorroborated and unbelievable" and "any claim … was a lie he wilfully told".
(2025-02-17). Barca's Flick tells players to avoid arguing with referees. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Lille's Bentaleb scores in first match since returning from cardiac arrest. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). O'Connor finds a new Super Rugby home in Christchurch. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Spurs midfielder Maddison silences critics with winner against Man United. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Halal logo misuse controversy: No pork DNA found in KK Mart's ham and cheese sandwiches, says Malaysia minister. channelnewsasia.com The sandwich manufacturer and its director have pleaded not guilty to charges related to alleged unauthorised use of the halal logo.
(2025-02-17). Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion ahead London IPO, Bloomberg News reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). South Korea aims to secure 10,000 GPUs for national AI computing centre. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). The English House, the Singapore restaurant fronted by celeb chef Marco Pierre White, announces closure. channelnewsasia.com The restaurant added that it is working on a self-service, pet-friendly "franchise canteen concept" if there are "favourable market conditions".
(2025-02-17). Cathay Cineplexes offering 10 movie tickets plus popcorn and drinks for S$100 with Save Our Screens vouchers. channelnewsasia.com The items included in the voucher set are originally worth up to S$223.
(2025-02-17). Pritam Singh sentencing: Workers' Party chief can contest in 2025 General Election. channelnewsasia.com The Elections Department said the disqualification of an MP is based on a single offence's sentence, and sentences cannot be added together for this purpose.
(2025-02-17). Parents, social agencies call for review of financial aid criteria to support bigger families. channelnewsasia.com The agencies also urged families to not only rely on the government but play their part by being prudent.
(2025-02-17). Australia's Kuhnemann to sit out Shield match ahead of bowling action tests. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan's love of cricket, say former captains. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Pope Francis spent third peaceful night in hospital, says ANSA. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). Sweden does not rule out sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, public broadcaster reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-17). If Peace Is Upsetting to You, Something May Be Wrong. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Amanda Craver, World BEYOND War North Country Chapter, February 17, 2025 | North Country for a World BEYOND War is a local community group in New York state that is part of a pro-peace and anti-war movement. We are individuals who come together to combat the temptation to despair in the face of endless cycles of war through gathering and discussion which leads to encouragement and action. Resisting literal war also means that we resist the social and political e…
(2025-02-17). WBW News & Action: Start a Lasting Peace in Ukraine Now. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-02-17). FlyDubai Denies Venture Talks Amid Speculation Over Go First Assets. devdiscourse.com FlyDubai has refuted any involvement in acquisition talks related to the assets of the grounded Go First, despite circulating rumors about potential collaboration with Busy Bee Airways.
(2025-02-17). Championing Hindi: A Cultural Call to Action. devdiscourse.com Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday stressed the imperative role of Hindi in embodying cultural heritage and national unity, during a regional language conference. He called for widespread efforts to promote Hindi at all levels, underlining its necessity as a constitutional directive.
(2025-02-17). Spain's Diplomatic Stance on Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com Spain's Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, on Monday expressed that it is premature to deliberate on deploying troops to Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity of securing lasting peace initially.
(2025-02-17). BR Patil Appointed Deputy Chairman Amidst Political Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a political reshuffle, Senior Congress leader B R Patil has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission after resigning as an adviser to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
(2025-02-17). Uddhav Thackeray to Rally Shiv Sena amid Talk of Desertions. devdiscourse.com Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), is poised to convene meetings with his party's MLAs and MPs against the backdrop of discussions on recent party defections. Sanjay Raut, Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena spokesperson, emphasized the routine nature of these gatherings, scheduled for February 20 and February 25 respectively.
(2025-02-17). Indian FM decries Western 'double standards' on democracy. geo.tv 
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 19, 2022. — Reuters NEW DELHI: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar once again called out the "double standards" of global democracy…
(2025-02-17). One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults. geo.tv 
Court sketch of Joel Le Scouarnec at his first trial in 2020. — AFP/FileA former surgeon goes on trial later this month charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children and many of them unconscious at the time, over quarter of a century…
(2025-02-17). Albanese won't stand up to Trump, but we will. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Busselton comes out for trans youth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). The case for a universally accessible income guarantee. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). ETU rail workers rally over pay, safety claims. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Join rallies on International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Labor and Liberals are out to lunch. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Lidia Thorpe says Closing the Gap strategy is 'collapsing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Major parties increase their election funding advantages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). NT gov't turbocharges destruction of environment, livelihoods. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Philippines: Nexperia workers fight union busting, demand better wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Photos: Remembering TJ Hickey. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Victorian byelections show dissatisfaction with major parties growing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-17). Women call for peace with justice. greenleft.org.au 
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(2025-02-17). Kevin Hart's NBA All-Star appearance sparks backlash as fans criticize broadcast distractions. tribune.com.pk 
The NBA All-Star Weekend attempted to introduce a fresh approach this year, but one aspect of the event drew significant criticism—comedian Kevin Hart's involvement in the broadcast. | As part of the league's effort to enhance engagement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced a revamped format, dividing the All-Star roster into three teams, alongside a Rising Stars squad, to compete in a four-team tournament. The final saw Team Shaq (the OGs) defeat Team Chuck (Global Stars). However, rather than reinvigorating the event, the new format was overshadowed by frustration over Hart's extensive presence thr…
(2025-02-17). NBA All Star: Steph Curry becomes 2025 MVP, leads Shaq's OGs to win. tribune.com.pk 
Stephen Curry guided Shaquille O'Neal's OGs to a 41-25 victory over Charles Barkley's Global Stars in the first-ever NBA All-Star championship game at Chase Center on Sunday. | Curry also became 2025's All Star MVP. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by NBA (@nba) | The veteran-heavy squad secured the title in the league's revamped All-Star format. | Curry, playing in front of his home crowd, scored 12 points—all from beyond the arc—including a halfcourt three in the final. | Jayson Tatum led the OGs with 15 points, while Victor Wembanyama paced the Global Stars with 11. | "I really feel…
(2025-02-17). Black History Spotlight: The Short, Shining, Poetic Life Of Paul Laurence Dunbar. newsone.com 
In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans…
(2025-02-17). Tunisian footballer Mejbri alleges Osmajic made racist comment. newarab.com 
(2025-02-17). Turkey's DEM party visits Iraqi Kurdistan for PKK peace talks. newarab.com 
A delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on Sunday met with Masoud Barzani, the leader of the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in the The DEM Party d…
(2025-02-17). Turkish opposition party meets with Kurdish PKK leader in Iraq. newarab.com 
A The delegation led by Sirri Sureyya Onder and Pervin Buldan, two senior officials with the pro-Kurdish
(2025-02-17). UK's Starmer says will press Egypt to release Alaa Abd el-Fattah. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister In a statement Sunday, Starmer confirmed that he met
(2025-02-17). 'World's first' openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa. newarab.com 
Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world's first openly gay The imam, who ran a
(2025-02-17). Anon: Man of the People. newleftreview.org
(2025-02-17). Alexander Zevin: Liberalism's Echoes. newleftreview.org Hobsbawm's contradictory relations with liberalism—and with liberals—from his rescue of the legacy of the French Revolution in Echoes of the Marseillaise to the impasses of Age of Extremes.
(2025-02-17). André Singer: Lulismo 3.0: A Mid-Term Diagnosis. newleftreview.org The curdling of Brazilian politics, as an energized new right advances at local level, the corrupt swamp of the Centrà£o holds sway in Congress, while Lula attempts to bargain with capital from the Planalto. What do these trends portend for the country's future?
(2025-02-17). Erika Balsom: Filming the Ebb Tide. newleftreview.org Dwarfed by Hollywood, America's radical cinema remains under-evaluated. Erika Balsom surveys the restlessly internationalist work of Robert Kramer. Confrontations between subjectivity and history, from Vermont to Vietnam, Utah to Portugal.
(2025-02-17). Joseph Bryant: Lost and Found. newleftreview.org The classicist Joseph Bryant explains the importance of Elvin's newly discovered 2007 Preface to the PRC edition of Pattern of the Chinese Past, setting out the social-historical ontology that informs its interpretative framework.
(2025-02-17). Mark Elvin: A Self Portrait. newleftreview.org High-spirited third-person autobiographical sketch of the making of a remarkable polymath.
(2025-02-17). Mark Elvin: Preface for Chinese Readers 2014. newleftreview.org A personal prologue, this was Elvin's message to a new generation of mainland readers of his classic economic and social history, The Pattern of the Chinese Past.
(2025-02-17). Mark Elvin: Unpublished Preface for Chinese Readers 2007. newleftreview.org Drafted for Chinese readers, this unpublished preface—discovered only after Elvin's death in 2023—is a major retrospective assessment, setting out his broader research agenda and registering his own criticisms of his work.
(2025-02-17). NLR Editors: Mark Elvin. newleftreview.org Introducing a set of texts by and about the outstanding comparative historian, who brought a new degree of conceptual sophistication to the study of the longue-durée 'patterns' of the Chinese world.
(2025-02-17). Peter Osborne: Interesting Art. newleftreview.org Judgements of the 'interesting' dominate critical assessments of contemporary art, but what is the logical structure of these claims? From Schlegel to Donald Judd, a rendering of the unconscious critical schema by which a work becomes 'of interest'.
(2025-02-17). Rachel Kushner: Scattered Dreams. newleftreview.org Drawings by Cy Twombly, viewed from the sun-scorched clifftops of Casa Malaparte. The artist's flight from the mid-century American rejection of beauty, in search of contradictory associations: ancient and modern, emigration and exile, askesis and glamour.
(2025-02-17). Roberto Schwarz: Adorno/Beckett. newleftreview.org Critical appreciation of Adorno's exegesis of a high water mark of postwar modernism, which parried metaphysical and sentimental readings with a lucid historicism. Questions of form and philosophy, historiography and aesthetic experience stimulated by Beckett's Endgame.
(2025-02-17). Mauritius ex-PM freed on bail in money-laundering probe. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-02-17). 48 dead in Mali gold mine accident. tribune.com.pk 
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali, authorities and local sources told AFP. | Mali is one of Africa's leading gold producers, and mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and accidents. | Authorities have struggled to control unregulated mining of the precious metal in the country, which is among the world's poorest. | "The toll at 1800 today is 48 dead following the collapse," said a police source. | "Some of the victims fell into the water. Among them was a woman with her baby on her back." | A local official confirmed the cave-i…
(2025-02-17). 18 die in stampede at Delhi railway station. tribune.com.pk 
At least 18 people were killed during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late on Saturday night, when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the Hindu religious gathering of Kumbh Mela, officials and reports said on Sunday. | The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindus every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, and has a history of crowd-related disasters óincluding one last month, when at least 30 people died in another stampede at the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers. | The rush at the train station in New Delhi appeared to brea…
(2025-02-17). C'Wealth Day being observed today. tribune.com.pk 
Commonwealth Day 2025 will be celebrated across the 56 member countries today under the theme of 'Together We Thrive'. | Announcing he theme of the day, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has said that "Commonwealth Day was an opportunity to "reaffirm our shared commitment" to the principles of unity, peace, and equality. | "The theme of 'Together We Thrive' encapsulates the strength of the Commonwealth Family — a network of nations working together to uplift all citizens and build a future defined by opportunity and resilience," Scotland added. | Millions across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean…
(2025-02-17). Misha Lakhani Unstitched Spring Summer 2025 Collection features radiant shades, intricate embroidery. tribune.com.pk 
Discover timeless elegance with the Misha Lakhani Unstitched Summer 2025 Collection. Drawing inspiration from exotic locales, 18th-century frescos, and the enchanting beauty of nature, this features gossamer fabrics, radiant shades, and intricate embroideries. | Have something to add? Share it in the comments below.
(2025-02-17). Punjab weather: Rain forecasted for Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other cities. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast indicating rainfall across several cities starting from February 18. | The weather system is expected to bring much-needed rain after a prolonged dry spell, Express News reported. | According to the department, Monday, February 17, will remain largely dry with a humidity level between 31 and 35 percent. | In Islamabad, the air pollution index has been recorded at 152, indicating a level of air quality that is moderate. | The forecast predicts that a weather system will enter Pakistan on February 18, bringing rain to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Att…
(2025-02-17). FIA busts network involved in trafficking people to Europe. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exposed a human smuggling network involved in sending citizens to Europe through illegal sea routes, detaining five passengers at Karachi airport. | According to an FIA spokesperson, the passengers arrived from Mauritania and were identified as Samiullah, Daud Iqbal, Murtaza Khan, Shah Wali, and Arshad, hailing from Hafizabad, Gujranwala, and Swat. | The agents had allegedly demanded between Rs2.5 million and Rs3.5 million from each passenger to facilitate their illegal journey to Europe. | The initial investigation revealed that the passengers had travelled through D…
(2025-02-17). Reddit announces paywall plans for 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Reddit, one of the internet's most popular free websites, is planning to introduce paywalls for some of its online communities in 2025. | The social media platform's chief, Steve Huffman, confirmed during a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session that the company is working on a feature to allow some subreddits to become "paid communities," offering exclusive content to members who pay for access. | "We're working on it as we speak," Huffman said, hinting that the feature will be rolled out in the coming year. | While the pricing structure and specific criteria for subreddits that qualify for paywalls remain uncl…
(2025-02-17). South Korea halts new downloads of DeepSeek over privacy concerns. tribune.com.pk 
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea as the company works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Korean officials confirmed on Monday. | The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced that DeepSeek's apps were removed from the local versions of both Apple's App Store and Google Play on Saturday evening. | The company has agreed to collaborate with the commission to improve privacy protections before the apps can be relaunched. | This action affects new downloads of the DeepSeek a…
(2025-02-17). NEPRA raises salaries of officials by 300% without cabinet approval. tribune.com.pk 
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the salaries of it senior officials by up to three times. | The increase in salaries was granted cabinet approval, Express News reported. | The NEPRA Chairman's total salary is now Rs 3.25 million, and the salaries of some senior NEPRA officials have reached Rs 2.95 million. The revised compensation package includes a basic salary of Rs773,000. | According to Express News the NEPRA officials approved allowances for themselves based on the judicial allowances of judges, with a regulatory allowance ranging from Rs 631,000 to Rs700,000 per mon…
(2025-02-17). Rakhi Sawant rejects Mufti Qavi's proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Bollywood dancer and actress Rakhi Sawant has declined Pakistani religious scholar Mufti Abdul Qavi's marriage proposal, saying he would not be able to handle her. | Rakhi, who has been in the news due to Mufti Qavi's conditional wish to marry her expressed during a podcast, responded humorously. | She had previously asked Qavi to recite poetry for her. | Speaking to a private channel, Rakhi said, "I am not serious about marrying Mufti Qavi. I don't know if he has 100 wives or 900, but I alone am equal to 100,000 women, and he wouldn't be able to handle me." | The actress added that she is still searching for…
(2025-02-17). Rare black seadevil sighting near surface sparks wholesome social media buzz. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-02-17). Rare black seadevil sighting sparks social media buzz. tribune.com.pk
(2025-02-17). Australia cricket team reach Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025. tribune.com.pk 
The Australian cricket team arrived in Lahore on Monday to participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. | The tournament is set to begin on February 19 with Australia's first match scheduled for February 22 against their arch-rivals, England at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. | The team landed in two separate groups. The first group, which included team captain Steve Smith, coaches, and support staff, arrived from Colombo via Dubai. The second group, comprising 15 players and two additional members of the support staff, followed the same route and reached Lahore later the same day. | View this post on Inst…
(2025-02-17). Julianne Moore 'stunned' as Trump Administration bans her children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry'. tribune.com.pk 
Julianne Moore has expressed shock after learning that her children's book, Freckleface Strawberry, has been banned from schools run by the Department of Defense (DoD) under the Trump administration. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Julianne Moore (@juliannemoore) | The book, which tells the story of a young girl learning to embrace her freckles, has been removed as part of a broader effort to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related materials in schools. | Moore called the ban "galling" and questioned what in her book could be considered controversial. | "It is a book I wrote for my c…
(2025-02-17). Adam Sandler performs heartfelt song honoring 50 years of SNL at 'SNL50' anniversary special. tribune.com.pk 
Adam Sandler paid tribute to Saturday Night Live's five-decade legacy with an original song during the SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday night (Feb. 16). The actor and comedian, who was a cast member from 1991 to 1995, returned to the stage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza with his acoustic guitar to celebrate the iconic sketch comedy show's history. | The song, titled 50 Years, blended humor and sentimentality as Sandler reflected on the show's long-running impact. He opened with a joke about shared experiences among SNL cast members, singing, "Everyone in this room has something in common, all of our lives wer…
(2025-02-17). Blake Lively stunned as Ryan Reynolds jokes about Justin Baldoni scandal at SNL50: 'He nearly gave Blake a heart attack'. tribune.com.pk 
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made a high-profile return to the spotlight at SNL50: The Anniversary Special, but it was Reynolds' sharp-witted joke about the Justin Baldoni scandal that grabbed attention. | During a comedic bit with SNL icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Reynolds, 48, stood up from the audience alongside Lively, 37, and quipped, "Great—why, what have you heard?" The remark, seemingly referencing the ongoing legal drama surrounding It Ends With Us, immediately set social media on fire. | One user commented on X, "Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively have a huge set of balls. They went on #SNL50thAn…
(2025-02-17). Rcd Espanyol – Athletic briefly stopped after racial abuse allegations. tribune.com.pk 
Sunday's La Liga match between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao was temporarily halted after Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams informed the referee that teammate Maroan Sannadi was subjected to racial abuse from the stands. | The referee activated La Liga's anti-racism protocol, leading to a brief suspension of play. | A stadium announcement warned fans that the match would be abandoned if the abuse continued, while a message condemning racism was displayed on the big screen at Espanyol's Cornella-El Prat stadium. | Despite the disruption, the match resumed, ending in a 1-1 draw after both teams scored in the s…
(2025-02-17). Juventus vs Inter 1-0: Inter miss out on top spot after Conceicao's goal. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan failed to capitalize on Napoli's slip-up as they fell 1-0 to Juventus in Turin in the famous Derby d'Italia, missing the chance to go top of Serie A. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Lega Serie A (@seriea) | Simone Inzaghi's side entered Sunday's clash knowing that a win would see them finish the matchday at the summit for the first time since September, following Napoli's 2-2 draw at Lazio. | However, Francisco Conceicao's second-half goal proved decisive, leaving Inter two points behind the reigning champions. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Juventus (@juventus)…
(2025-02-17). 5 batsmen to watch in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, including Fakhar Zaman. tribune.com.pk 
With the ICC Champions Trophy set to begin on 19 February in Karachi, teams will rely on key batters to anchor their campaigns. | Here are the 5 batsmen ICC expects to make an impact in the tournament: | Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) | Matches: 85 | Runs: 3,627 | Avg: 46.50 | HS: 210 | 100s: 11 | 50s: 17 | Fakhar Zaman remains Pakistan's most explosive opener since Saeed Anwar, capable of changing a game's momentum within moments. | His aggressive strokeplay has produced Pakistan's highest-ever ODI score, an unbeaten 210 against Zimbabwe in 2018. | His most iconic innings came in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, whe…
(2025-02-17). Hollywood Showed Up & Showed Out At the SNL 50 Red Carpet: Kim Kardashian, Tom Hanks, Blake Lively & More. tribune.com.pk 
At the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special red carpet, Hollywood truly showed up in full force, with a host of stars, musical guests, and Saturday Night Live alums all coming together for an unforgettable celebration of the iconic show. | Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, Kim Kardashian, Pedro Pascal, Sabrina Carpenter, James Franco, and many others turned up to mark the occasion. The celebration culminated on Sunday night at Studio 8H in New York, where the legendary sketch comedy show wrapped up its 50th anniversary weekend with a star-studded tribute. | Celebrities, including former cast members like Tina Fey,…
(2025-02-17). World Bank's executive directors visit Pakistan after 20 years. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-02-17). Mawra Hocane drops her Mehndi night pictures. tribune.com.pk 
Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani have taken social media by storm with their beautiful wedding celebrations. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by MAWRA (@mawrellous) | After starting as classmates and collaborating on multiple projects, the duo's relationship blossomed into love. | While their wedding had several private moments, they recently shared glimpses of their mehndi ceremony. | The mehndi event was a vibrant and colorful affair, where Mawra looked radiant in her traditional attire. | The newlyweds have shared some enchanting pictures from the celebration, and the internet is in awe of their b…
(2025-02-17). Kidnapped woman murdered for ransom, body recovered in Karachi raid. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Rangers and the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) recovered the body of a kidnapped woman and arrested two suspects involved in abduction and murder during an intelligence-based operation in Surjani Town's Gulshan-e-Noor area, officials said on Sunday. | According to a Sindh Rangers spokesperson, authorities received a tip-off that a group of kidnappers had abducted a woman named Sehar Fatima from Gulberg Town and were demanding a ransom of Rs100 million. | Acting on the intelligence, Sindh Rangers and AVCC carried out a joint operation and arrested two suspects, identified as Waseem Raza and Nix, from Guls…
(2025-02-17). PTI plans anti-govt drive after Eid. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Yousafzai has said that a major anti-government protest movement will begin after Eid amid escalating political tensions between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). | Speaking on the current political scenario, Yousafzai said the escalating feud between the two ruling coalition partners indicates the government's downfall is imminent, possibly even before Eid. | "PPP and PML-N are blaming each other for poor governance. PPP accuses PML-N of non-performance, while PML-N claims PPP has failed in Sindh. Both are speaking the trut…
(2025-02-17). 'Aashiqui 3' or something else? Mystery behind Kartik Aaryan's untitled film. tribune.com.pk 
Fans are confused about the title of the highly anticipated film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, with significant ambiguity surrounding the matter among Bollywood enthusiasts. | The film, directed by Anurag Basu, has long been marketed as Aashiqui 3. However, despite teasers and promotional material calling it Aashiqui 3, the film has yet to officially carry the title. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Ààhîl Àrsú (@aahil_arsh06) | The key reason for this confusion stems from a legal dispute involving Mukesh Bhatt, the producer of the first two Aashiqui fil…
(2025-02-17). Inflation in Pakistan expected to drop further: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that inflation in Pakistan will continue to decrease, assuring citizens of a stabilising economy. | In a discussion with reporters, he emphasised that while significant progress had been made in improving the economy, additional efforts were still needed, Express News reported. | Sharif explained that when his government assumed office, the country's economic conditions were dire, but his team has worked tirelessly to bring about improvements. | Despite this, he stressed that more hard work is required to fully turn the economy around and ensure the benefits of grow…
(2025-02-17). Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' enters international 100 crore club. tribune.com.pk 
Telugu film 'Thandel', starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, has crossed $11.5 million in global box office collections within 10 days of its release, marking Chaitanya's first film to achieve this milestone. | Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, 'Thandel' hit theatres on February 7 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, with the Telugu version driving the majority of the earnings. | The film grossed $6.58 million domestically, earning approximately $0.37 million on its second Sunday alone. | 'Thandel' is inspired by a true 2018 incident involving fishermen from Srikakulam who inadvertently drifted into Pakistani waters dur…
(2025-02-17). Urwa and Farhan Saeed open up about their separation and reconciliation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani celebrity couple Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed have finally spoken out about the rough patch they went through in their marriage, shedding light on their separation period for the first time. | The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, had faced rumours of a split in 2020, but neither had confirmed nor denied the speculations at the time. | In a recent interview with a local publication, Farhan Saeed addressed the challenges they faced in their relationship. | When asked about their separation, Farhan Saeed stated, "No, we are alright." | He added that their situation had been public but emphasised that…
(2025-02-17). Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for February 2025 announced. tribune.com.pk 
The Rs1500 prize bond draw, conducted by National Savings, took place on February 17, 2025 at the National Savings Centre in Multan. | The draw is one of the regular quarterly events organized by National Savings, which operates under the central bank of Pakistan. | The prize bond scheme is considered one of the safest investment options in Pakistan, with the advantage that the principal amount is protected. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners of the draw, with first, second, and third prizes being distributed based on the results. | The winners of the Rs1500 prize bond draw for February 2025 are as follows…
(2025-02-17). Lil Wayne performs medley of hits at SNL50 with The Roots as fans reignite Super Bowl debate. tribune.com.pk 
Lil Wayne's explosive performance on Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Special has reignited the debate over the NFL's decision to pick Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl halftime show instead of the New Orleans-born rap icon. | Lamar's 13-minute set at the Super Bowl—featuring SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and a diss track aimed at his longtime rival Drake—was the most-watched halftime show in history, pulling in an average of 133.5 million viewers. However, while some fans praised the spectacle, others labeled it "the worst halftime show ever." | Adding to the controversy, reports…
(2025-02-17). In a first for Malegaon, City College to get Autonomous status. ummid.com The Malegaon City Arts, Science and Commerce College, popularly known as City College, is set to become Malegaon's first 'Autonomous College'.
(2025-02-17). '40L for Teachers' Appointment': Maharashtra cracks down on Urdu schools. ummid.com The Maharashtra Minority Commission has started a massive crackdown on Urdu schools after it received complaints of bribes in teachers' appointment and sexual harassment.
(2025-02-17). 'Farzi' JPC Report on Waqf tabled in Parliament. ummid.com The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was Thursday February 13, 2025 tabled in both the houses of the Parliament amidst commotion and Congress calling it a 'farzi' report.
(2025-02-17). Is Gold Still a Safe Investment in 2025? ummid.com In 2025, gold could become even more an essential investment for your diversified portfolio than ever before.
(2025-02-17). Real Threat to India's Secular Multiculturalism. ummid.com The real threat to India's secular multiculturalism comes from the insular, Eurocentric ideology of Hindutva politics.
(2025-02-17). Caste Census: After Bihar and Telangana, Tamil Nadu could be next. ummid.com It appears after Bihar and Telangana, Tamil Nadu may be the next state to go for a caste census in India.
(2025-02-17). How The West uses 'Islamic Radicalization' to whitewash its crimes. ummid.com Next time you read terms like Islamic Radicalization or Islamic Extremism or Islamic Terrorism just tell yourself that it's a Western propaganda and nothing else.
(2025-02-17). 'Khudai Khidmatgars' back in action in India again. ummid.com Khudai Khidmatgar, was originally formed in 1929 by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, the Frontier Gandhi, in and around Peshawar, currently in Pakistan.
(2025-02-17). UAE's 1st case of new clade 1b Mpox had travelled to Uganda. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported its first case of clade 1b mpox in an adult who had recently travelled to Uganda, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
(2025-02-17). After Hyderabad, Saffron Policing at Tirupati Book Fair. ummid.com Weeks after attack on Hyderabad Book Fair, Tirupati book exhibition was similarly targeted by some Hindutva religious extremists on the evening of February 8, 2025.
(2025-02-17). Indians were shackled as you met Trump: Mann to Modi. ummid.com Coming down heavily on the silence of the Union Government when Indians were mistreated by the United States, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to America.
(2025-02-17). Oracle named 'Leader' by Gartner Magic Quadrant. ummid.com Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center for Oracle Fusion Cloud Service, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX).
(2025-02-17). Discovered: Fastest-moving exoplanet system. ummid.com NASA astronomers have claimed discovery of the fastest-moving exoplanet system consisting of a possible low-mass (red dwarf) star and super-Neptune planet in tow.
(2025-02-17). Maha Kumbh: 18 dead in stampede at Delhi Railway Station. ummid.com In a tragic incident, at least 18 pilgrims have died in a stampede triggered by Maha Kumbh rush at Delhi Railway Station.
(2025-02-17). 'Technate' is why Trump wants Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal. ummid.com Canada's vast natural wealth, Greenland's potential as a future resource hub, and the Panama Canal's role as a vital artery of trade are not peripheral concerns — they are central to the construction of a modern Technate.
(2025-02-17). 'Grok 3': Elon Musk Promises Smartest AI on Earth. ummid.com Elon Musk, CEO of social media platform X, has announced to unveil "Grok 3" his company's latest AI chatbot Monday February 17, 2025.
(2025-02-17). No change in Uganda's corruption. independent.co.ug 
Powerful politicians to blame, says Transparency International COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda remains one of the most corrupt countries on earth despite President Yoweri Museveni's government putting in place numerous interventions to fight it. This is the main revelation of the global anti-corruption non-profit, Transparency International, in its latest Corruption Perceptions Index report. The …
(2025-02-17). Donald Trump's misrule of law. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | RICHARD K. SHERWIN | US Vice President J.D. Vance recently declared that "judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power." This shot, fired across the bow of the federal judiciary, threatens to disrupt a long-settled understanding that the courts should have the last word on what laws mean and require. Viewed …
(2025-02-17). ITHUBA Uganda marks first 6 months of growth and opportunity. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Uganda National Lottery marks its seven-month milestone, ITHUBA Uganda and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) can reflect on a period of progress, learning, and collaboration. As of last week, ITHUBA Uganda has paid out over sh3.6 billion to more than 520,000 winners across various winning divisions. This includes significant payouts …
(2025-02-17). Persons living with HIV in Mbale seek inclusion in PWDs. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons Living with HIV in Mbale Seek Inclusion in Parishiving with HIV in Mbale District are calling for their inclusion in the ongoing implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, citing challenges in accessing the funds meant to support income-generating activities. Speaking during an HIV Committee meeting held …
(2025-02-17). Police warn of new robbery trick targeting bank clients. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a warning about a new modus operandi being used by criminals posing as bank customers to identify and track individuals withdrawing substantial amounts of cash. There has been a rise in robberies targeting bank clients who have withdrawn large sums of money. Criminals, often …
(2025-02-17). Speed limit now 30km for Uganda's urban areas. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New Speed Limit Regulations that detail what "Urban Areas" are, will be disseminated this week and take immediate effect. The regulations see a reduction in speed limits in specific urban centres and subsequently an increase in the maximum penalties from sh200,000 to sh600,00 for any person who exceeds the speed …
(2025-02-17). Uganda Veterinary Association unveils legal advisor. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has unveiled a legal advisor as the new leadership under Dr Andrew Akashaba takes steps to raise the profile of the national body, and offer protection to its members. City lawyer Ambrose Kibuuka, introduced recently at the UVA offices in Wandegeya, was tasked by UVA President …
(2025-02-17). Turkish court issues 9 life sentences for journalist Hrant Dink's murder. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-17). Heat Pumps Have A Cosiness Problem #Heat #Pumps #Have #Cosiness #Problem #Factory #Output #Production #Appliance #Equipment. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | How we keep warm at home accounts for 17% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. The UK cannot reach net zero emissions, and end its contribution to climate change, …
(2025-02-17). Why Is There So Much Gold In West Africa? #Much #Gold #West #Africa? #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of …
(2025-02-17). Too Distracted To Watch? Netflix Has The Perfect 'Second-Screen' Show For You #Distracted #Watch? #Netflix #Perfect #'Second-Screen' #Show #Cinema #Music #Movie #Disney #Netflix. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Netflix knows we're on our phones while we watch TV. Recent articles discuss Netflix's or streamers' requests for creatives to produce content optimized for casual …
(2025-02-17). ƒ∞ngiltere: Tàºm Avrupa'nƒ±n savunmaya daha fazla harcama yapmasƒ± gerekiyor. aa.com.tr ƒ∞ngiltere Ba≈übakanƒ± Keir Starmer, àºlkesinin ulusal gàºvenliƒüinin ku≈üaklar boyu sàºrecek bir sorunla kar≈üƒ± kar≈üƒ±ya olduƒüunu belirterek, tàºm Avrupa'nƒ±n savunmaya daha fazla harcama yapmasƒ± gerektiƒüini bildirdi.
(2025-02-17). UK Has More Islamic Extremists Than Middle East, Warns Top Muslim Adviser. dailysceptic.org There are more Islamic extremists in the UK than in the Middle East, a top Muslim adviser has warned. Amjad Taha says Keir Starmer is too weak to address the problem because he is in thrall to the fundamentalists.
(2025-02-17). Starmer says UK could send troops to Ukraine as Europe faces security crossroads. scmp.com European leaders to regroup in Paris for a strategy huddle after Trump's diplomatic blitz on Ukraine.
(2025-02-17). Scientists and dentists' tug-of-war over water fluoridation as public health practice comes under scrutiny. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
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(2025-02-17). Appel à la France : Défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-17). Trump-Musk Coup Leads to Resistance in the Courts and in the Streets. internationalviewpoint.org President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have been on a rampage, closing government agencies, firing thousands of workers, and pressuring two million federal employees to resign, actions that threaten the well-being of millions of Americans—children, the elderly, the disabled, federal workers, and others who depend on the federal government. Their actions constitute an on-going technocratic coup from the top and from within the government itself, what in Latin America is called an auto-golpe (a coup against one's own government) as Musk's techies, mostly young men employed by him, effectively take c…
(2025-02-17). Ukraine three years after all‑out invasion: Continue solidarity and support. internationalviewpoint.org Fred Leplat and Liz Lawrence explore the situation facing Ukraine today and key solidarity tasks in the months ahead. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Trumps' first days in power: Is the US heading toward fascism? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-02-17). Belgium: Massive demonstration against the federal government. internationalviewpoint.org On Thursday 13 February, 2025, 100,000 people marched through the streets of Brussels in response to a call from the trade union common front: a multitude of sectors (trade unions, feminists, anti-fascists, among many others) mobilised against the all-out attacks by the new federal government, the "Arizona coalition" which has been in power in Belgium since the beginning of February. This remarkable turnout represents a real acceleration in social tension. The Gauche anticapitaliste (Belgian section of the Fourth International ) was present and marched with Commune Colère, a unitary pole bringing together…
(2025-02-17). Flooding in Rennes, the weather to blame? internationalviewpoint.org For several days, Rennes and the surrounding region have been experiencing an unprecedented episode of intense rainfall, resulting in river flooding the likes of which has not been seen for decades. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Niger: for the release of Moussa Tchangari. internationalviewpoint.org It has been almost two months since Moussa Tchangari, secretary general of the NGO Alternative Espace Citoyenne (AEC) in Niger, was arrested, prompting widespread protests. Held incommunicado for 48 hours, Tchangari was transferred to the 'central counter-terrorism service' on charges of 'undermining state security', 'criminal association in connection with terrorism' and 'apology for terrorism'. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Lethal Trumpery in Africa. internationalviewpoint.org In a matter of seconds, the time it takes to sign, Trump and Musk put the lives of millions of people in danger, confirming the precariousness of aid from rich countries. | – | / |
(2025-02-17). Anti-British Film Wins Bafta for Best British Debut Film. dailysceptic.org A film about a Belfast rap group, brimming with anti-British themes and nods to Irish republicanism, has scooped the gong for Best British Debut at the Baftas.
(2025-02-17). Why Are French Councils Spending Thousands Training Psychics to Ask Nearby Animals and Plants Their Opinions About Local Planning Issues? dailysceptic.org French councils are spunking taxpayer money on psychic workshops to consult trees and mushrooms in an attempt to involve non-humans in local planning decisions, reveals Steven Tucker.
(2025-02-17). ABD'den 'Tayvan' kararƒ±! 'ABD'nin Tayvan'ƒ±n baƒüƒ±msƒ±zlƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± desteklemediƒüi' ifadesi kaldƒ±rƒ±ldƒ±. yenisafak.com Amerikan CNBC kanalƒ±nƒ±n internet sitesinde yer alan habere gà∂re, Bakanlƒ±k, sitesindeki Tayvan bà∂làºmàºnde yazan "ABD'nin, Tayvan'ƒ±n baƒüƒ±msƒ±zlƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± desteklemediƒüine" dair ifadeyi kaldƒ±rdƒ±.Sitede yapƒ±lan yeni dàºzenlemede, Tayvan'ƒ±n ABD Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± (Pentagon) ile teknoloji ve yarƒ± iletken geli≈ütirme projelerinde i≈&uu…
(2025-02-17). Suriye ve Katar'dan kritik hamle. yenisafak.com Suriye resmi haber ajansƒ± SANA'nƒ±n Sivil Havacƒ±lƒ±k Kurumu basƒ±n ofisinden aktardƒ±ƒüƒ±na gà∂re, Katar Sivil Havacƒ±lƒ±k Kurumunun resmi daveti àºzerine geràßekle≈ütirilen gà∂ràº≈ümeler sonucunda taraflar, sivil havacƒ±lƒ±k sektà∂ràºnde i≈übirliƒüini gàºàßlendirme kararƒ± aldƒ±. | Kaynaƒüa gà∂re mutabakat zaptƒ±, hava seyràºse…
(2025-02-17). Trump: Putin'le àßok yakƒ±nda gà∂ràº≈üebiliriz. yenisafak.com ABD Ba≈ükanƒ± Trump, Daytona 500 yarƒ±≈üƒ±nƒ± izlemek àºzere uàßaƒüa bini≈üinde basƒ±n mensuplarƒ±na kƒ±sa aà߃±klamalar yaptƒ±.Rusya-Ukrayna sava≈üƒ±nƒ± durdurmak àºzere àßaba gà∂sterdiƒüini kaydeden Trump, Rusya Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Putin'le ne zaman gà∂ràº≈üeceƒüi sorusuna, "àáok yakƒ±nda olabilir. Yakƒ±nd…
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(2025-02-17). Bakanlƒ±k fƒ±rsatà߃±larƒ± affetmedi: Fahi≈ü fiyata 144,5 milyon TL ceza. yenisafak.com 
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(2025-02-17). Bishop Lawrence Mukasa Calls for Opposition to Same-Sex Marriages. plusnews.ug 
Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has urged men within his jurisdiction—spanning the districts of Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola—to actively oppose same-sex marriages. He encouraged men to voice their opposition to the acceptance and legalization of such unions, emphasizing that they contradict divine intention. In his message, Bishop Mukasa …
(2025-02-17). Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Half Marathon World Record in Barcelona. plusnews.ug 
Uganda long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world record during the Barcelona Half Marathon in Spain on Sunday. The reigning world cross country gold medalist completed the 21km race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds to defeat Spanish Josep Solà Benítez who crossed the finish line in 57 minutes and 38 seconds. Ivan Serrano …
(2025-02-17). SFC Warns Civilians Against Blocking Presidential Motorcade. plusnews.ug 
The elite Special Forces Command (SFC) has warned Ugandans against blocking President Museveni's motorcade, cautioning that those involved will face serious legal consequences. The warning follows the arrest of 14 people by SFC three days ago for obstructing Museveni's convoy and removing the National Emblem from his car in Kansanga, Kampala, as he traveled to …
(2025-02-17). Soroti Pupil was Killed for Ritual Sacrifices- RCC. plusnews.ug 
A report from the ongoing police investigations into the murder of Joan Faith Apio, a pupil who was slaughtered at Jozan Nursery and Primary School in Soroti City suggests possible human ritual sacrifice. Apio, 5, was only two days old in the school when she was brutally killed by unknown people inside the staff's toilet. …
(2025-02-17). Ugandans Flood Gov't Socials with Protest Posters Demanding Besigye's Release. plusnews.ug 
A new wave of online protests has emerged in Uganda, with citizens flooding the social media posts of government officials with placards demanding the release of veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye. This protest comes amid rising concerns about his prolonged detention and deteriorating health. At least three out of every five comments on posts …
(2025-02-17). Dozens of Iraqi Kurdistan journalists teargassed, arrested, raided over protest. Soran Rashid 
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(2025-02-17). Son 20 yƒ±lda su seviyesi yakla≈üƒ±k 2 metre azalan Hazar Denizi'nin durumu endi≈üelendiriyor. aa.com.tr "Save The Caspian Sea" Ekolojik Hareketinin Kurucusu Vadim Ni, "Hazar Denizi'nde son 20 yƒ±lda su seviyesi 2 metre dàº≈ütàº. àñzellikle denizin sƒ±ƒü olan, derinliƒüi az Kazakistan tarafƒ±ndaki kuzey kƒ±smƒ±nƒ± tamamen kaybedebiliriz." dedi.
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(2025-02-17). Devotion in Abundance: Rs 11 Crore Donation to Venkateswara Annaprasadam. devdiscourse.com A Mumbai-based philanthropist, Tushar Kumar from the Prasid Uno Family Trust, has donated a significant Rs 11 crore to the Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust, exceeding expectations.
(2025-02-17). Austria celebrates 200 years of 'waltz king' Johann Strauss II. tribune.com.pk 
ViennaBest known for his rousing waltz "The Blue Danube", which became Austria's unofficial national anthem, many of his 500 dance pieces live on in Vienna's roaring ball season. | Strauss's persistent popularity lies in the catchy tunes he composed to cheer up people, his great-grand-nephew Eduard Strauss told AFP. | "He simply created music that touches everyone, regardless of their background," he said. | But his fame was rooted in much more than his hits: just like today, selling music meant marketing the star's image. | "One could say that he was actually the first pop star in the modern sense," said Stra…