(2026-02-17). Trump's Operation Windlord Revealed: Is US Moving Its Nuke Tech Via C-17s To Strike Khamenei & Iran. hindustantimes.com U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters are transporting a next-generation micro nuclear reactor, WARD250, under Operation 'Windlord'—a Pentagon-backed push to modernise energy resilience at American military bases. The move comes amid renewed nuclear tensions with Iran, ongoing indirect talks in Oman, and reports of Tehran accelerating work at Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz. The timing has fueled speculation over whether the repositioning is routine modernization—or strategic signaling as nuclear deadlines loom.
(2026-02-17). US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms. tribune.com.pk 
The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a battle force in the region. | US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in the negotiations, which are being mediated by Oman, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. | Yet the US military is simultaneously preparing for the possibility of weeks of operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters. | Iran itself began a…
(2026-02-17). Iran sends full team to Geneva, demands firm US sanctions relief in new talks. hindustantimes.com Iran says this week's indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva differ from the 2025 rounds by fielding a full multi‚Äëdisciplinary team and putting concrete, guaranteed sanctions relief at the center of its agenda. Tehran also frames the negotiations as taking place in an atmosphere of deep mistrust after the 2025 strikes on its nuclear facilities, with the IAEA's demand for greater inspection access now a pivotal part of the diplomatic track. Watch for more…
(2026-02-17). Headlines for February 17, 2026. democracynow.org Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Second Round of Indirect Talks Between U.S. and Iranian Officials Underway in Geneva, Ukrainian and Russian Officials Meet in Geneva Today for U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks, Drop Site News: Senior Hamas Leader Says Group Will Not Follow Calls to Unilaterally Disarm, Trump Calls Cuba a "Failed Nation" and Refuses to Rule Out Military Action, Minnesota Investigators Say FBI Refusing to Share Evidence in Alex Pretti's Killing, AG Bondi Faces Bipartisan Criticism After Telling Congress All Epstein Files Have Been Released…
(2026-02-17). Analysis-US envoys juggle two crisis talks, raising questions about prospects for success. al-monitor.com By Matt Spetalnick, Olivia Le Poidevin and Parisa HafeziWASHINGTON/GENEVA/DUBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Even for a U.S. president long fixated on deal-making, Donald Trump's assignment of his favorite envoys to juggle two sets of negotiations — the Iranian nuclear standoff and Russia's war in Ukraine – in a single day in Geneva has left many in the foreign policy world scratching their heads.
(2026-02-17). Trump's mixed Iran remarks spark confusion ahead of key Geneva nuclear talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump sent a muddled yet menacing signal on Iran just hours before high‚Äëstakes nuclear talks in Geneva, alternately calling Iran "good" and "bad" while warning of severe consequences if no deal is reached. Trump spoke during a press gaggle onboard Air Force One on February 16. Watch for more …
(2026-02-17). Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money Feb 17. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS A week of cautious markets and sovereign stress. Asian equities traded tentatively as oil rose on U.S.-Iran talks, with markets pricing de-escalation before Geneva produced anything concrete. The dollar steadied awaiting Fed minutes and U.S. GDP, while Japan's near-stagnant Q4 growth strengthened Takaichi's fiscal stimulus case while undermining BOJ rate hike justification, a …
(2026-02-17). After Talks With the US in Geneva, Iran's Foreign Minister Says There's a 'Clear Path' to a Deal. news.antiwar.com Following indirect talks with US officials in Geneva on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there was a "clear path" to a deal, though he stressed that an agreement wasn't imminent and that more work needed to be done. Araghchi told reporters that "good progress" was made and that the US was more "serious" …
(2026-02-17). Trump predicts Iran nuclear deal, warns of 'consequences' ahead of talks. scmp.com US ‚Å President Donald Trump has said he will be "indirectly" involved in talks between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear programme set to begin on Tuesday in Geneva. | "I'll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they'll be very important," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, adding he believed ‚ÄåTehran wanted to make a deal.
(2026-02-17). Military posturing alongside fragile diplomacy: What's next for US-Iran talks? al-monitor.com Sharp warnings, entrenched red lines and rising military signaling reveal a shaky path in US-Iran nuclear talks.
(2026-02-17). Iranian state TV airs 'hit list' of Israeli leaders as talks of US strikes grow. hindustantimes.com Iranian state TV aired a chilling "hit list" of seven top Israeli officials, splashing crosshairs over Benjamin Netanyahu, Mossad chief David Barnea and Israel's senior military brass while a presenter threatened in Hebrew to "determine the time of your death" and urged them to "wait for the Ababil" drone. The broadcast landed as CBS reported Donald Trump privately told Netanyahu he'd back fresh Israeli strikes on Iran's missile program if talks fail.
(2026-02-17). Gaza genocide accelerates crisis within Israel's settler-colonial project. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-17). Livestream: The genocide is a "mass disabling event" electronicintifada.net We talk with Alex Mitov about why he quit Dell over Gaza. We also discuss whistleblowers at the Committee to Protect Journalists and wins for Palestine Action.
(2026-02-17). Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival on Gaza. al-monitor.com More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton issued a statement on Tuesday slamming the Berlin Film Festival's "silence" on Gaza. The signatories to the open letter, sent to AFP, said they were "appalled" by the festival's "institutional silence" and "dismayed" at its "involvement in censoring artists who oppose Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza".
(2026-02-17). Who Fears the Truth? The Deep Fake Campaign to Silence Francesca Albanese on the Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com by Kurniawan Arif Maspu Middle East Monitor Francesca Albanese has become one of the most polarising figures in contemporary diplomacy, not because she commands armies or signs treaties, but because she insists on describing what she sees. Since assuming her mandate as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories …
(2026-02-17). Swiss TV pulls Gaza genocide remarks against Israel Olympic team. newarab.com 
Swiss public broadcaster Radio Television Suisse (RTS) has removed from its website a segment in which one of its commentators sharply criticised the participation of an The remarks were delivered by commentator Stefan Reina during Monday's two-man bobsleigh run featuring Israeli athletes Adam Edelman and Chen…
(2026-02-17). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-17). Gaza child recounts trauma of Israel's massacre. thecanary.co 
The following is a repost of a piece by Areej Alghazzawi which Amnesty International published on 16 February. Silent Traumas Trauma follows us like our shadows during daylight. At night, trauma envelopes us until we feel like we are drowning. Trauma also lives inside us like a disease. Good people in Geneva, New York, and […] | By
(2026-02-17). Hamas and Israeli-backed militias: A looming showdown in Gaza. newarab.com 
Recent threats by Hamas's armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, against A Sin…
(2026-02-17). Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlinale film festival over Gaza. thecanary.co 
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy has announced her withdrawal from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) because of filmmaker Wim Wenders' "jaw-dropping" comments on Israel's genocide in Gaza. Roy described Wenders' comments as "a way of shutting down a conversation about a crime against humanity even as it unfolds before us in real time". Wenders […] | By
(2026-02-17). Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organisers to take stance on Gaza. al-monitor.com BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) – More than 80 actors, directors and other artists who have taken part in the Berlin Film Festival, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter to the organisers published on Tuesday calling for them to take a clear stance on Israel's war in Gaza."We call on the Berlinale to fulfil its moral duty and clearly state its opposition to Israel's genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against Palestinians," said the open letter, which was published in full in entertainment industry magazine Variety.
(2026-02-17). Swiss commentator uses live broadcast to challenge genocidal Israel's Olympics participation. thecanary.co 
A Swiss Olympics commentator has done what no British counterpart will do — challenge why genocidal Israel is allowed to compete. Stefan Renna, who works for Swiss Radio and Television (RTS), pointed out that bobsled racer Adam Edelman calls himself "Zionist to the core". Edelman has also made numerous social media posts supporting Israel's Gaza […] | By
(2026-02-17). Trump's War on Somalia: Bombings, Slashing Food Aid, Promoting Climate Change. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — With the decline of ISIL and the drawdown of US troops in Syria and Iraq, the US military is not actively fighting a kinetic military action in the Middle East for the first time since 2003. The US military is intimately involved in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, but without boots on the ground. Trump's contretemps with the Iranian government may or may not eventuate in military action against Iran, which is technically a much more difficult and complicated matter than going in to kidnap a leader from Venezuela. | The major US military action in the region doesn't often hit…
(2026-02-17). Targeting education in Gaza is part of a 'knowledge extermination' project. thecanary.co 
According to a recent academic study, the Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip does not stop at mass murder and the destruction of infrastructure, but extends — according to American researcher Henry A. Giroux — to the systematic targeting of education, culture, collective memory and Palestinian identity. In his study entitled "Scholasticide: Waging War on […] | By
(2026-02-17). First Gaza, Then the World: The Global Danger of Israeli Exceptionalism. counterpunch.org 
While many nations occasionally resort to a "state of exception" to deal with temporary crises, Israel exists in a permanent state of exception. This Israeli exceptionalism is the very essence of the instability that plagues the Middle East. The concept of the state of exception dates back to the Roman justitium, a legal mechanism for
(2026-02-17). The Trafficking Never Stopped. counterpunch.org 
There's a reason we talk more about power than individual people. Take Jeffrey Epstein. The man is dead, but the power problem lives on. The files not only revealed a whole lot of individual predators, but also an entire ecosystem of money, and power, and abuse, and protection by bankers, and billionaires, and politicians, and
(2026-02-17). Jeffrey Epstein's Sinister Shadow Over West Asia. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack In late January, the US Department of Justice dumped millions of documents detailing the criminal activities of US oligarch and serial paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, including his vast rolodex of paedophilic celebrities, financiers, politicians and public figures. The tranche is so vast, independent journalists and researchers have barely scratched the surface yet. But preliminary …
(2026-02-17). Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey Epstein. Why, Noam? portside.org Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey Epstein. Why, Noam? |
(2026-02-17). Epstein, Yermak, and Zelensky. thealtworld.com While Epstein may have seemed to enjoy committing his crimes, we must not forget that he worked for a secret service, Mossad. The horrors he committed were primarily a means of blackmailing his friends. Although, for the moment, no Ukrainian figure has been directly implicated, numerous elements compel us to investigate who, in Ukraine, supplied children to the Epstein network. | The Epstein affair is shaking all developed nations. Let's summarize the facts: billionaire Jeffrey Epstein organized a network of informants for Mossad and the Franco-Swiss branch of the Rothschilds. To gain leverage over them, he gradu…
(2026-02-17). Big Tech Helped Elon Musk Meet Jeffrey Epstein Four Times After Conviction. bylinetimes.com 
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, met Jeffrey Epstein on at least four separate occasions after the convicted sex offender's release from prison, Byline Times can confirm, according to files published by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). | These repeated encounters – during dinners at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, and at Musk's own SpaceX facility – took place within a closed network of Silicon Valley which were concealed with instructions to maintain "radio silence" and keep events "off the search engines". | Correspondence relating to Musk's meeting with Epstein at his townhouse in 2012 appears to…
(2026-02-17). Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties. aljazeera.com Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, over his relationship with the sex offender.
(2026-02-17). Epstein, Yermak et Zelensky. thealtworld.com Si Epstein semble avoir pris du plaisir à commettre ses crimes, nous ne devons pas oublier qu'il travaillait pour un service secret, le Mossad. Les horreurs qu'il a commises étaient avant tout un moyen de faire chanter ses amis. Si, pour le moment, aucune personnalité ukrainienne n'a été directement mise en cause, de très nombreux éléments nous contraignent à chercher qui, en Ukraine, a fourni des enfants au réseau Epstein. | L'ffaire Epstein secoue l'ensemble des États développés. Résumons les faits : le milliardaire Jeffrey Epstein a organisé un réseau d'informateurs pour le compte du Mossad et de la branche fr…
(2026-02-17). Epstein, Yermak y Zelenski. thealtworld.com Jeffrey Epstein parece haber disfrutado lo que hacía, pero no debemos olvidar que estaba trabajando para un servicio de inteligencia. Y ese servicio de inteligencia era el Mossad. Los crímenes que Epstein cometió eran ante todo la vía que le permitía chantajear a sus "amigos". Por ahora, no hay personalidades ucranianas directamente implicadas pero muchos elementos hacen pensar que, desde Ucrania, alguien "suministraba" niños a la red de Epstein. | El caso Epstein estremece el conjunto de Estados considerados "desarrollados". Es importante resumir los hechos: el multimillario estadounidense Jeffrey Epstein organi…
(2026-02-17). Capital accumulation and the rise of a new Venezuelan capitalist class (2002-2026). links.org.au 
Luís Bonilla-Molina — The new unified capitalist class has gone further than even the capitalist class of the Fourth Republic in shedding any nationalist character and accepting the colonial protectorate status that the US seeks to impose.
(2026-02-17). Repatriation Flights From US to Venezuela Steadily Increase. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent flight data and statistics
| Since the start of 2026, 13 repatriation flights have arrived in Venezuela from the US…
(2026-02-17). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Pays Tribute to Her Father on 84th Anniversary of His Birth. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez shared a video on social media on Monday honoring what would have been her father's 84th birthday. The acting president's father was socialist leader Jorge Rodríguez. | "I honor my father, Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, on the 84th anniversary of his birth. A man who dedicated his life to the fight for equality and social justice. His loving example accompanies us," her message read. | In the attached video, Rodríguez described her father as a man who dedicated his life to defending equality and social justice, highlighting that Jorge Antonio Rodríguez's political commitment…
(2026-02-17). Trump Boasts About Ramped Up Embargo on Cuba: 'There's No Oil, No Money, No Anything'. news.antiwar.com Speaking to reporters on Monday night, President Trump boasted of his his ramped up embargo on Cuba, which has involved cutting off Venezuelan oil shipments and pressuring Mexico to end its oil exports, causing major fuel shortages in the country. "Cuba is right now a failed nation, and they don't even have jet fuel for …
(2026-02-17). When ICE Agents Lie: DOJ Drops Charges Against 2 Minneapolis Men Falsely Accused of Attempted Murder. democracynow.org 
Two ICE officers have been placed on administrative leave and are accused of lying under oath about an incident in Minneapolis last month involving two Venezuelan immigrants, one of whom was shot in the leg by an agent. After the incident, the two Venezuelan men, Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, were charged with felony assault, falsely accused of beating an ICE officer with a broom and snow shovel. Sosa-Celis was shot in the right thigh. While the Department of Homeland Security originally claimed the two men had attacked the agent, video evidence and witness testimonies contradicted the acc…
(2026-02-17). Can Europe Reassert Itself After Ukraine? counterpunch.org 
Washington's 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country's international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine's independence, once a defining rallying cry of the liberal world order, has slipped to a second-tier concern, but remains central for Europe. Equally pressing for the continent is
(2026-02-17). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump volvió a amenazar a Cuba este lunes, instando a sus autoridades a llegar ´absolutamente ª a un acuerdo con Washington. | ´Cuba es ahora mismo un Estado fallido y ni siquiera tiene combustible para aviones para que despeguen. Están bloqueando su pista de aterrizaje", declaró a los periodistas a bordo del Air Force One. | Al mismo tiempo, evitó responder si estaba considerando la posibilidad de llevar a cabo una operación militar contra el país caribeño, similar a la que utilizó en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, al secuestrar al presidente Nicolás Ma…
(2026-02-17). From Waltz to Hormuz: Why a Gulf Escalation would backfire Systemically. juancole.com
(2026-02-17). Quick Start for Spring Festival: Year of the Horse. ecns.cn "Becoming Chinese" is trending worldwide, with overseas netizens joking about living in a "very Chinese moment."
(2026-02-17). Stormont health minister's drugs trial ban plays political games with trans lives. thecanary.co 
LGBTQIA+ advocacy group The Rainbow Project (TRP) have "unequivocally" condemned Northern Ireland Executive health minister Mike Nesbitt's decision to further perpetuate the discrimination of trans people. Nesbitt has chosen to suspend the region's participation in a clinical trial of puberty blockers. In a statement, TRP said: This decision runs contrary to the Executive's stated agreement […] | By
(2026-02-17). The general strike and building the anti-monopoly coalition. cpusa.org 
The growing discussion around the potential for a general strike in the United States is a sign of the times. It reflects our working class exploring the extent of its power in the face of capitalism's deepening systemic crisis and the fascist danger emanating from the Trump regime. | For communists, this is a pressing strategic question. What is our Marxist-Leninist view of the role such a tactic should play in the struggle to block fascism and build toward socialism? The answer lies not in romantic declarations, but in the concrete work of building a united, labor-led movement capable of decisive political a…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko calls for scientific breakthrough to boost real economy. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has stated the need for a | qualitative scientific breakthrough as the innovative foundation for | developing the real economy as he heard the government's 2025 report on…
(2026-02-17). Sentences of up to 15 years for Tunisian synagogue attack. newarab.com 
Tunisian courts handed down prison sentences of up to 15 years to five defendants tied to a deadly May 2023 attack on a synagogue on the island of The attack on A student and the attacker's fiancee, who were prosecuted for "complici…
(2026-02-17). Far Right Streamer Nick Fuentes Says Women Should Be Put in "Breeding Gulags" truthout.org Last week, far-right streamer Nick Fuentes openly called for the mass criminalization of women and girls. During an episode of his America First livestream on Rumble, Fuentes declared, "Just like Hitler imprisoned Gypsies, Jews, communists — all of his political rivals — we have to do the same thing with women … They go to the gulag first. They go to the breeding gulags." It would be easy to… |
(2026-02-17). Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's prime minister-to-be, Tarique Rahman, and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising. | Rahman is set to take over from an interim government that has steered the country of 170 million people for 18 months since the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. | The lawmakers, who promised loyalty to Bangladesh, were sworn in by the Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers are expected to formally elect Rahman as their leader, with President Mohammed Shahabudd…
(2026-02-17). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-17). Imran Khan's sons voice health concerns, seek Pakistan visas. newarab.com 
Khan's lawyer told Pakistan's Supreme Court last week that the ex-cricketer had lost significant vision in his right eye while in custody. A medical board said on Monday the swelling had reduced after treatment and his vision had improved. | Speaking to Reuters news agency in London, where…
(2026-02-17). Nigel Farage appoints a bunch of Tories to his imaginary Reform shadow cabinet. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage announced the Reform UK shadow cabinet today, with former Tories taking front and centre. This is despite the fact that Reform UK has just eight MPs, so is in no need of a shadow cabinet. As the racist party are not the official opposition, they don't get to name a shadow cabinet. But, […] | By
(2026-02-17). China confirms visa-free travel for UK, Canadian nationals. tribune.com.pk 
China will allow UK and Canadian passport holders to enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days from February 17, the BBC reported, citing China's foreign ministry. | According to the report, the visa exemption will apply to travel for tourism, business and visits to family and friends. The policy will initially remain in effect until December 31. The move follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's official visit to China last month, during which he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to relax travel arrangements. | We're renewing Canada's relationship with China. | As part of our new strategic partne…
(2026-02-17). Are disabled Ugandans being left out of digital ID system? independent.co.ug 
Gaps in Uganda's digital ID rollout could exclude people with disabilities from critical public services SPECIAL REPORT | RONALD MUSOKE | When on Feb. 9, Claire Ollama, the friendly and polyglottic Registrar of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), declared the nationwide digital ID registration and renewal exercise "successfully concluded," the numbers seemed to tell …
(2026-02-17). Video: British tourist arrested for destroying check-in machines at Hong Kong Airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A British tourist was recently arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for destroying roughly 10 smart check-in machines after having a meltdown. Reports indicate that the 35-year-old was mentally unstable when he arrived at the airport on Monday.Video: British tourist arrested for destroying check-in machines at Hong Kong Airport: NEW: British man has a meltdown at the Hong Kong airport and starts smashing check-in kiosks, gets arrested for having four Viagra pills. | The man was identified as a 35-year-old British tourist.
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko praises prompt police response in Smolevichi District. eng.belta.by Three armed foreigners broke a window and got inside a single-family house in the agrotown of Budagovo at about 4: 00 in the morning on 16 February. They used physical force, a baseball bat, and pistols to inflict multiple wounds on the 63-year-old host, his 65-year-old spouse, and a 67-year-old brother.
(2026-02-17). Major Land Grab in the West Bank. globalresearch.ca The West Bank of Palestine has about disappeared. Israeli "settlers" have been chipping away at it for decades, emptying one village after another, demolishing one olive grove after another, and replacing them with apartment buildings for Israeli settlers. This is …
(2026-02-17). Why are the Teamsters Endorsing Greg Abbott? counterpunch.org 
Abbott's hostility to working class people and unions is not a secret. He's fearmongered about "Big Labor,"especially public sector unions for years. Labor unions by any stretch of the imagination are not big, at all Texas is a right-to-work state. Union membership is barely 4.5% of the statewide workforce. Abbott aggressively promotes Texas as a "business-friendly" precisely because of its anti-union laws and low taxes to corporations wanting to flee states, where unions are numerically larger and more politically influential. Abbott has seized every opportunity in his long political career to weaken unions and…
(2026-02-17). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-17). Friday 2/20: Fight for a Free Palestine! Rally and March. indybay.org St. James Park, corner of 1st St & E St. John St, San Jose…
(2026-02-17). Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide's 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm. aljazeera.com Israeli minister issues 60-day ultimatum to Hamas, threatening renewed war if the group fails to disarm as demanded.
(2026-02-17). Mainstream media ignore Restore Britain's blatant anti-semitism and Islamophobia. thecanary.co 
The mainstream media are choosing to ignore blatant anti-semitism and Islamophobia from Rupert Lowe's new racist party, Restore Britain. Hey I wonder if this party unambiguous believing that Jewish people can't be British will receive much press attention. pic.twitter.com/j4dB7YuP2f — linkshund (@linkshund) February 17, 2026 During an interview with Talk TV, Charlie Downes, campaigns director and […] | By
(2026-02-17). Mass protest against Israeli war criminal Herzog in Melbourne. wsws.org Thursday's large turnout was a response to the brutal police rampage orchestrated by the NSW Labor government in Sydney days earlier.
(2026-02-17). Can US-Brokered Geneva Talks Break the Russia-Ukraine Deadlock? thinktank.pk As senior delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Geneva this week for a new round of US-brokered peace talks, fighting continued on the battlefield, raising serious questions about whether diplomacy can overcome four years of entrenched conflict. The negotiations — facilitated by the 2026 United States—Ukraine—Russia peace talks, under the direction of Washington — …
(2026-02-17). RRB CEN 06/2025 Exam Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has confirmed the examination date and schedule of the Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) to be conducted to fill various vacancies as notified under the RRB CEN 06/2025.
(2026-02-17). Why Portugal is one of Europe's best destinations for villa holidays. thecanary.co 
Portugal has established itself as a frontrunner in sustainable tourism, blending its rich cultural heritage with eco-friendly practices. Many travellers appreciate the abundance of holiday villas in Portugal that align seamlessly with these initiatives, highlighting a commitment that sets a benchmark for other nations. In recent years, Portugal has become synonymous with sustainable tourism, drawing […] | By
(2026-02-17). European officials try to convince citizens to support militarization. infobrics.org German and UK officials use anti-Russian rhetoric to spread fear among ordinary Europeans.
(2026-02-17). HRCP calls for judicial probe into Punjab CCD 'encounter' killings. tribune.com.pk 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for the formation of a high-level judicial commission to investigate deaths resulting from operations conducted by Punjab's Crime Control Department (CCD), alleging a pattern of staged police encounters and extrajudicial killings. | In a fact-finding report issued from Lahore, the HRCP alleged that the CCD had adopted encounter killings "as a matter of policy," undermining the rule of law and constitutional safeguards in the province. | Citing press reports, the commission said at least 670 CCD encounters were recorded during the first eight months of 2…
(2026-02-17). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-17). Historic Shankaracharya Temple Project Launched in Jammu & Kashmir. devdiscourse.com The Shri Shankaracharya temple complex, dedicated to the revered Adi Shankaracharya, is set to grace the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The foundation stone was laid by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, marking an event anticipated since the project's conceptualization in 1967.
(2026-02-17). Further Thoughts on the January Jobs Report. counterpunch.org 
Like most analysts, I was surprised by the January jobs report. It was definitely stronger than I expected. Now that I have had a day to reflect on it, I thought I would share some thoughts. Briefly, I will deal with four issues: + Was it fake? (quick answer, no) + What does the establishment
(2026-02-17). Independent UN body condemns on UN expert on Palestinian rights. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – An independent United Nations body on Tuesday condemned what it described as vicious attacks based on disinformation by several European ministers against the organisation's special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese.In the past week several European countries, including Germany, France and Italy, called for Albanese's resignation over her alleged criticism of Israel. Albanese, an Italian lawyer, denies making the remarks.
(2026-02-17). Cristiano Ronaldo scores 962nd career goal as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Fateh. ummid.com Playing against Al-Fateh after his much talked about protest, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC to its 7th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 group match Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-17). Latest Labour u-turn has them paying legal costs to Reform. thecanary.co 
In their latest in a long string of U-turns, Labour have announced that local elections will now go ahead as normal in May 2026. The ruling party had previously called to postpone elections in 30 locations across England. This was ostensibly intended to allow time and capacity for a sweeping restructure of local government. However, […] | By
(2026-02-17). Belarus' government, central bank urged to abandon 'euphoria' over macroeconomic stability. eng.belta.by The president stated that the overall result of last year was modest economic growth in the regions and the country as a whole.
(2026-02-17). Peter Thiel Is Unleashing a Neocolonial Billionaire Fantasy in Honduras. scheerpost.com By Edith Romero for Truthout n April 2025, Peter Thiel's Palantir made headlines after documents were released detailing its partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to create ImmigrationOS, a massive database of information gathered from a variety of sources including the IRS, in order to surveil, detain, and deport immigrants. Thiel is not new to spearheading …
(2026-02-17). Nine in court over corruption charges. sanews.gov.za Nine in court over corruption charges | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of nine individuals and entities linked to the alleged irregular R75 million Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) water and sanitation fleet tender. ⚪ The nine appeared before the EmaXesibeni (Mount Ayliff) Magistrates' Court in the Eastern Cape on Monday on charges of fraud, corruption, money laundering and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). They were granted R10 000 bail. ⚪ "[An] SIU investigation revealed that the ANDM paid R75 million to Kwane Capital for trucks, water tankers,…
(2026-02-17). Tax Billionaires Demo at Palo Alto Tesla. indybay.org Celebrating an entire year of protesting at Tesla locations in Palo Alto.
(2026-02-17). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com JEE Main 2026 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the new result date of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
(2026-02-17). China Emerges as Backdoor Hub for Foreign Cars Entering Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite sweeping sanctions imposed after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles continue reaching Russian buyers through gray-market channels routed via China. Registration data and industry sources indicate that vehicles from Japanese, German, and South Korean brands are being exported through intermediaries, often circumventing corporate withdrawal commitments and export controls. Many …
(2026-02-17). Lawmakers Call for Rep. Randy Fine's Censure After Racist Anti-Muslim Tweet. truthout.org Critics are demanding the censure and even expulsion of a Republican US congressman after his latest bigoted remarks against Muslims. The firestorm began on Sunday when Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) responded to a sarcastic social media post by Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani, who jokingly suggested that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election meant that "NYC is coming to Islam,"… |
(2026-02-17). Call for stricter livestock permit controls. sanews.gov.za Call for stricter livestock permit controls | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for tighter regulation of livestock movement permits and the temporary suspension of physical auctions as the province intensifies efforts to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). | The appeal comes as 450 heads of cattle were vaccinated against FMD in Fisantekraal, Cape Town, on Sunday as part of a province-wide vaccination campaign. | The Western Cape provincial government has embarked on a massive drive to vaccinate high-risk herds across the province. | The vaccination drive in Fisantekraal was overseen by Wind…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko: Heating and power grid modernization must be systemic. eng.belta.by The president touched upon issues such as roads, major housing repairs, and water quality.
(2026-02-17). Judge Orders Restoration Of Slavery Exhibits Trump Administration Removed From National Park In Philadelphia. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | As the Trump administration continues to prove itself to be a bigoted white supremacist organization by directing the National Park Service to
(2026-02-17). 'Build That Wall': Why Secretary Rubio Is No Jack Kennedy. bylinetimes.com In June 1963, President John F Kennedy gave one of the most iconic speeches of the Cold War era, when he stood in front of tens of thousands of Germans in West Berlin and declared "Ich Bin Ein Berliner." The speech took place twenty two months after the erection of the Berlin Wall, a concrete barrier separating East and West Berlin, which came to symbolize the ideological division between communism and democracy. | The heart of his speech was a declaration of US solidarity with the people of Germany, who suffered most acutely from the impact of the Wall, alongside an affirmation that "freedom is indivisible, a…
(2026-02-17). Just £25 quid left per week — the cost of living crisis is worth than we thought. thecanary.co 
The neoliberal system leaves 40 percent of Britons with less than £25 at the end of each week, a survey by the Cost of Living Action (COLA) group has found. This is pittance and unlikely to stretch far under the cost of living crisis, where even employed people are finding themselves out of pocket. Manufactured […] | By
(2026-02-17). Martin Lewis accuses Labour of turning student loans into yet another tax. thecanary.co 
Martin Lewis has accused the Labour Party of turning student loans into a tax on young people. At the Autumn budget, Labour froze the student loan repayment thresholds for Plan 2 loans at £29,385 from April 2026. Lewis pointed out that this was either a targeted tax rise on young people, or a: retrospective rewriting […] | By
(2026-02-17). Minerals department warns against illegal Springs gold rush. sanews.gov.za Minerals department warns against illegal Springs gold rush | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has condemned the recent illegal mining activities taking place around the Gugulethu informal settlement in Springs. | This, after the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality reported that it had become aware of illegal excavation at a site believed to contain gold particles. | "The department reiterates that any mining activity conducted without the required permits or mining rights, as prescribed by the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, is unlawful and constitutes a criminal offence…
(2026-02-17). Unique Pokemon card sells for US$16.5 million, smashing world record. scmp.com An extremely rare Pokemon card owned by American YouTuber Logan Paul has sold for US$16,492,000, smashing the record for the most expensive trading card sold at an auction. | The supposedly unique PSA 10-graded Pikachu Illustrator was originally bought by Paul in another record-breaking sale in 2021 for US$5.28 million.
(2026-02-17). Rubio's Manifesto Means Imperialist Subjugation Of The World. popularresistance.org Marco Rubio has laid down the battle lines, and it is time for every socialist and anti-racist on the planet to recognise the danger the United States poses to the world. | The Donald Trump regime is imperialism unmasked: shorn of the usual guff disguising military aggression as defensive or motivated by humanitarian concerns. | Rubio's address to the Munich Security Conference spells out a mission of imperialist domination of the world equally clearly. If Harold Macmillan's famous "winds of change" speech was seen as recognising the end of the colonial era, Rubio now demands that process of liberation be reverse…
(2026-02-17). Glendale's Brand Library Art Center Is Highlighting Southern California's Independent Artists With Hyper SoCal. lataco.com For 70 years, Glendale's Brand Library & Art Center has been a cornerstone of culture, knowledge, music, performance, and the visual arts, as well as an architectural marvel of "Jewel City." And in 2026, it's even more exceptional. In January, Brand Library & Art Center launched Hyper SoCal, an initiative driven to shine a light…
(2026-02-17). Ramallah Art Fair shows how Palestinians create under occupation. newarab.com 
(2026-02-17). How ICE uses facial recognition in the streets. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains how ICE has effectively turned the US into a checkpoint society.
(2026-02-17). Angus Taylor disowns Coalition policies behind 2022—23 migration surge. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-17). Video: USA Is Using Hunger as a Weapon to Try to Collapse Cuba. globalresearch.ca The Donald Trump administration has imposed an extreme oil blockade to prevent Cuba from getting fuel from any country. Marco Rubio wants to collapse the economy, causing millions of civilians to starve and suffer in order to overthrow the revolutionary …
(2026-02-17). North West adopts action plan to fix municipalities. sanews.gov.za North West adopts action plan to fix municipalities | The North West Provincial Government has adopted a binding service delivery action plan to address systemic challenges in municipalities and restore public confidence in local government. | Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi announced the decisive measures following a two-day Provincial Local Government Kgothakgothe, held recently under the theme "Fixing Local Government — Every Municipality Must Work." | The event brought together traditional leaders, government representatives, and key…
(2026-02-17). GM workers denounce ICE operation outside Factory Zero in Detroit. wsws.org GM workers reacted with shock and anger over the ICE operation that occurred just outside the gates of Factory Zero.
(2026-02-17). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-17). Israeli city threatens to close Haredi-owned mall for ordering to remove pictures of women. haaretz.com After the Hasidic group who recently bought the only mall in Arad ordered that 'all female symbols be removed' from the area, the municipality threatened to close the mall, emphasizing that it serves 'a secular city'…
(2026-02-17). Black America Goes 'All Out' in Mourning the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer Reverend Jesse Jackson. moguldom.com The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a two-time Democratic presidential contender who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King's assassination, died Tuesday at 84. Santita Jackson confirmed her father died at home in Chicago, surrounded by family; he had been living with a progressive …
(2026-02-17). Ring Scraps Flock Partnership Following Uproar Over Super Bowl AI Commercial. truthout.org Ring, the doorbell and security systems company owned by Amazon, announced last week it was canceling its partnership with surveillance company Flock Security following immense backlash to a Super Bowl commercial touting its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The integration with Flock was first announced in October. Ring released a statement on February 12 stating that the planned… |
(2026-02-17). Melbourne protesters denounce Israeli war criminal's visit to Australia, Labor's police-state measures. wsws.org "That was police brutality, and I was shocked to see that happening here."
(2026-02-17). Fearing Immigration: The Australian Coalition and the Return of Bad Habits. dissidentvoice.org Killing political leaders — metaphorically and actually — often ushers in a silly season where the Mad Hatter presides over an imbecilic party. Amidst coups, defections, dethronements and confusions on the right of Australia politics, we see ugly topics return to the fore with ghastly predictability. The Liberals, the Nationals, and Pauline Hanson's One Nation …
(2026-02-17). The War on Drugs or the War on the Poor? counterpunch.org 
The constant insistence of the US discourse on the war on drugs seems to reflect a moral crusade by successive US administrations to rid their country of drug use. However, the truth is far removed from this simplistic idea that is often perpetuated by the mass media. In reality, what the so-called 'War on Drugs'
(2026-02-17). UK government drops plans to delay May council votes. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister Starmer survived a leadership crisis last week, and his governing Labour Party is widely expected to suffer heavy losses in the May polls following the rise of Nigel Farage's populist The government had permitted some councils to postpone their elections…
(2026-02-17). West Bank: PA kills 2 children arresting father wanted by Israel. newarab.com 
Ali Samara, 16, was killed after officers opened fire on the family's vehicle at the entrance to the town of Tammun in the northern West Bank, according to relatives.
(2026-02-17). Lawyer: UK in 'moral and legal void' over Palestine Action ban. newarab.com 
(2026-02-17). Spain's far-right Vox pushes bill to criminalise niqab, burqa. newarab.com 
Spain's far-right The proposal, titled "Law for the Protection of Women's Dignity and Public Safety in Public Spaces", seeks to ban full-face Islamic coverings nationwide and impose fines of up to 600 euros on wom…
(2026-02-17). Hezbollah rejects disarmament plan and four-month timeline. al-monitor.com By Laila Bassam and Tala RamadanDUBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Armed group Hezbollah rejected on Tuesday the Lebanese government's decision to grant the army at least four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament plan, saying it would not accept what it sees as a move serving Israel.Lebanon's cabinet tasked the army in August 2025 with drawing up and beginning to implement a plan to bring all armed groups' weapons under state control, a bid aimed primarily at disarming Hezbollah after its devastating war with Israel in 2024.
(2026-02-17). Erdogan postpones UAE visit over Al Nahyan's health. tribune.com.pk 
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a postponement of his visit to Abu Dhabi due to a health issue involving Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, but later deleted…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko urges continuous efforts to boost quality, cut costs. eng.belta.by It is important to work continuously to improve quality and reduce costs, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received the government's performance report for 2025.
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko describes One District, One Project program as litmus test for regional officials. eng.belta.by The progress of the One District, One Project initiative is the benchmark for assessing the performance of regional and district leadership, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-02-17). Pasadena church looks back on ordeal by fire. anabaptistworld.org Rob Muthiah was preparing to teach a membership class at Pasadena Mennonite Church one day in October when he thought to reach for a familiar tool, the Martyrs Mirror. Then he remembered his copy of the book, which famously describes the death by burning of many early Anabaptists, had itself been turned to ash.
(2026-02-17). Breaking Barriers: Removing Discriminatory Language in Uttar Pradesh. devdiscourse.com The Uttar Pradesh Assembly marked a pivotal moment on Tuesday by approving amendments designed to eliminate the term 'Kushtashram' from municipal regulations. This legislative change targets the lingering stigma against individuals affected by leprosy, aiming to provide them with dignity and respect in the community.
(2026-02-17). Tesla Demonstrators Say "Tech Lords Betrayed America" indybay.org On the one year anniversary of weekly protests outside Tesla showrooms nationwide (with a few international locations as well) protesters in Palo Alto were not shy.
(2026-02-17). Israeli DM Rules Out Withdrawal From Military Outposts Inside Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to carry out strikes against southern Lebanon. After killing at least five people Sunday night into Monday, the strikes continued against the south and left at least two more people killed later on Monday, both involving attacks on vehicles. The first strike targeted a car in the town of Hanin, killing one person …
(2026-02-17). At least two killed in Northeastern US ice rink shooting. geo.tv 
Police on the scene of a shooting at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US, on February 16, 2026. — AFPPolice chief says shooting appears targeted.Social media video shows teenagers fleeing as shots ring out.Three are in hospital, all listed critical condition.
(2026-02-17). Battle Over America's Historical Narrative Unfolds in Court. devdiscourse.com Groups representing park conservationists, historians, and scientists have taken legal action against President Donald Trump's administration, aiming to halt the removal of critical information from national parks and monuments. The lawsuit, filed in Boston federal court, contends that these actions are an attempt to erase historical and scientific facts, focusing on issues such as slavery and climate change.
(2026-02-17). Bangladesh's Yunus announces resignation, end of interim govt. newarab.com 
Bangladesh's interim leader "Today, the interim government is stepping down," the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner said. | "But let the practice of democracy, freedom of speech, and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted." | Yunus returned from self?imposed exile in August 2024, days after the iron?fisted government of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown by a student-led uprising and she…
(2026-02-17). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-17). Huckabee Says US and Israel 'Absolutely Aligned' on Iran. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Monday that the US and Israel are "absolutely aligned" on the need to "deal" with Iran as Washington continues building up its forces in the Middle East to prepare for a potential attack on the Islamic Republic. Huckabee made the comments when addressing the Conference of Presidents …
(2026-02-17). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-17). Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Related To Church Protest In Case That Could Determine Future Of Free Press. newsone.com 
Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty | Anyone who is interested in the preservation of the First Amendment and the free press should be paying close attention to what happens in Lemon's arr…
(2026-02-17). Unemployment rate decreases by 0.5 percentage points. sanews.gov.za Unemployment rate decreases by 0.5 percentage points | South Africa's official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. | This is according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). | The results show an increase of 44 000 in the number of employed persons to 17.1 million, while there was a decrease of 172 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 7.8 million compared with the third quarter of 2025 results. | This resulted in a de…
(2026-02-17). Judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit. aljazeera.com Judge accuses the US government of trying to rewrite history by taking down the exhibit in the city of Philadelphia.
(2026-02-17). Saudi foreign policy makers have read Sun Tzu well. Have Iran's. newarab.com 
In today's Middle East, a prolonged Cold War is underway in which the most decisive contests are not won through direct confrontation but through steady economic growth and gradual cultural transformation, even as rivals exhaust themselves in protracted conflicts. | The apparent winners are those who have embraced the lessons of Sun Tzu, the sixth-century BCE Chinese strategist, particularly his most counterintuitive and enduring insight: "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." | Axis of resistance: | Iran appeared to choose this path. At the turn of the millennium, it was hemmed…
(2026-02-17). Tribunal reaffirms anti-Zionism is protected belief but denies protection to two Muslim women. thecanary.co 
An employment tribunal has reaffirmed that anti-Zionism is a "protected characteristic" under equality legislation in relation to the workplace. It then denied protection to two Muslim women disciplined by an Israel-supporting bank for opposing its genocide-friendly investments. The finding reconfirms the landmark decision of a 2024 tribunal that sacked Bristol professor David Miller's anti-Zionism is […] | By
(2026-02-17). Remembering Sunil Malhotra: A Legacy of Integrity. devdiscourse.com Renowned actor Sidharth Malhotra announced the passing of his father, Sunil Malhotra, after a prolonged illness. In an emotional social media post, Sidharth paid tribute to his father's unwavering honesty, integrity, and cultural values.
(2026-02-17). Deadly Taliban Attack Kills 12 at Pakistan Checkpoint. moderndiplomacy.eu A devastating suicide attack struck a Pakistani army checkpoint in Bajur district, near the Afghan border, leaving 11 security personnel and one child dead. Militants rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the checkpoint after being blocked from entering a soldiers' residential compound. Seven others, including women and children, were injured, while 12 attackers were …
(2026-02-17). SONA Debate to get underway. sanews.gov.za SONA Debate to get underway | Parliament will this afternoon reconvene for a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Province to debate last week's State of the Nation Address (SONA). ⚪ The two-day debate, beginning on Tuesday, will get underway at 2pm and will debate President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA, which he delivered on Thursday, 12 February. ⚪ "The SONA Debate is a central part of Parliament's constitutional role in holding the executive to account. During the debate, Members of Parliament from various political parties interrogate, scrutinise and assess the commitments made by…
(2026-02-17). "Keep Hope Alive" : Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran For President. progressivehub.net AMY GOODMAN | DEMOCRACY NOW!
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko urges exporters to step up efforts, expand market reach. eng.belta.by "Your entire business relies on foreign currency! Earn it and bring the | money back into the country," the Belarusian leader emphasized.
(2026-02-17). Life is Hard to Get Used To, Prisoners Remind Me. counterpunch.org 
The concept of "getting used to" anything in life is an interesting one. Where I've encountered it, the implication is that, over time, one becomes more accustomed. The idea that anything can be gotten used to, in my opinion, is a kind of gut-reaction understanding of life that is not borne out by the experience
(2026-02-17). US pressure mounts on Ukraine as it enters Geneva talks with Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia started two days of peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U. S. President Donald Trump urging both sides to quickly reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict. The main issue to be discussed is land, particularly Russia's demand for Ukraine to surrender the remaining 20% of the Donetsk …
(2026-02-17). Eight countries, UN condemn Israel's W. Bank land registration. newarab.com 
Eight countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, strongly condemned Israel's decision to Eight countries said such policies constitute a "dangerous escalation that will further heighten tensions and instability" in the territory and wider region. Eight countries said such policies constitute a "dangerous escalation that will further he…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko: Economy is now the real battlefield in 'almost wartime' conditions. eng.belta.by The economy has become the real battlefield, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received the government's report for 2025.
(2026-02-17). Keir Starmer-tied think tank paid PR firm to target The Grayzone. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg for The Grayzone A shadowy think tank run by British PM Keir Starmer's top strategist has been exposed for paying a PR firm to spy on journalists including me and the outlet I write for, The Grayzone. Will the scandal push an already collapsing Starmer government over the edge? Leaked files have …
(2026-02-17). Saudi Arabia, most of GCC announce Wednesday as start of Ramadan. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday as the first official day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, after the crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom, official news agency SPA announced on Tuesday. | Many other countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, will also observe the start holy month on Wednesday. | Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen also made a similar announcement. |
(2026-02-17). Cuba reiterates willingness to strengthen ties with Spain. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reiterated today to the Spanish government his willingness to strengthen political, economic, and trade dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of both countries. | Rodríguez wrote on his Twitter account that during his visit to Madrid he was received by his counterpart, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, with whom he held a working meeting. | The head of Cuban diplomacy stated on Twitter the island's determination to strengthen ties with Spain, "in the current complicated international context, in the face of breac…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko calls on government to address decline in industrial output. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko singled out a decline in | industrial output as a key concerning trend as he heard the government's | 2025 report on 17 February.
(2026-02-17). Israel A State of Exception Eyes Borders Beyond Palestine. ummid.com Israel has already created that void. In the hands of a genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of Palestine.
(2026-02-17). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.
(2026-02-17). Secretary of State Marc Rubio's Silence on Ukraine Reveals Shift in US' Stance. globalresearch.ca United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference barely mentioned Ukraine, noted Responsible Statecraft. Furthermore, the magazine noted that Rubio canceled a planned meeting with European leaders on the issue, leading to speculation about a …
(2026-02-17). Protestors target retailer's complicity with ICE. anabaptistworld.org With songs and signs, demonstrators at more than a dozen Target stores across the United States protested the chain's accommodation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities in February.
(2026-02-17). Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition. democracynow.org 
We look back on the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84. From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to building the Rainbow Coalition in his two presidential runs and beyond, "Jackson's life contributed to making this country more democratic, more inclusive, more fair," says Howard University political science professor Clarence Lusane. | We also speak with activist Larry Hamm, who co-chaired Jackson's 1988 presidential campaign in New Jersey. Hamm first met Jackson in 1971 and says he was "audacious" above all else.
(2026-02-17). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-17). Federal Indictment Exposes Doping Conspiracy Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics. devdiscourse.com In a shocking development, a Jacksonville resident, Paul Alexander Askew, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a doping scheme targeting high-profile international sports competitions. Authorities claim the plot aimed to sway the outcomes of prestigious events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics, by providing athletes with performance-enhancing substances.
(2026-02-17). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(2026-02-17). Zelensky warns of massive Russian energy strikes ahead of Geneva peace talks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing new "massive" strikes on Ukraine's energy system just as Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington head into US‚Äëbrokered trilateral talks in Geneva. He cautioned that the more Russia exploits the last cold days of winter to hit civilians and infrastructure, the harder it will be for anyone to reach real peace agreements with Moscow. Watch for more…
(2026-02-17). Iranians chant slogans against supreme leader at memorials for slain protesters. al-monitor.com Iranians shouted slogans against the leader of the Islamic republic on Tuesday as they gathered to commemorate protesters killed in a crackdown on nationwide demonstrations that rights groups said left thousands dead, according to videos verified by AFP. The country's clerical authorities also staged a commemoration in the capital Tehran to mark the 40th day since the deaths at the peak of the protests on January 8 and 9, in line with Shiite mourning tradition.
(2026-02-17). Wednesday 5/27: Sacramento Regional Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on 2026 Memorial Day. indybay.org West Sacramento River Walk | Memorial Plaza…
(2026-02-17). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-17). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-17). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-17). BELGEE produces nearly 374,000 passenger cars since its founding. eng.belta.by The plant currently employs 2,500 people. The production management system and the quality management system have been automated.
(2026-02-17). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-17). Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Monarchs Under Endangered Species Act. indybay.org Trump Administration Fails to Finalize Overdue Protections for Iconic Butterfly…
(2026-02-17). Caitlin Johnstone: More shockingly honest confessions from the Empire managers. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone US Empire managers have been making some surprisingly honest admissions in recent days, with Senator Lindsey Graham saying the wars of the future are being planned in Israel and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for a return to old-school Western colonialism. During a Monday press conference in Tel Aviv after…
(2026-02-17). Nunez double keeps Al-Hilal unbeaten in Asian Champions League. newarab.com 
Saudi Pro League leaders Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scored twice for Simone Inzaghi's side, including the 77th-minute winner, as the four-times champions finished on top of the western group phase standings with seven wins and a draw from eight matches. | Shabab Al-Ahli confirmed their pro…
(2026-02-17). SPL 25/26: Ivan Toney replaces Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer. ummid.com Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Saudi FC has replaced Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer after MatchWeek22 (MW22) in the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025/26.
(2026-02-17). Lawmakers Call for Rep. Andy Fine's Censure After Racist Anti-Muslim Tweet. truthout.org Critics are demanding the censure and even expulsion of a Republican US congressman after his latest bigoted remarks against Muslims. The firestorm began on Sunday when Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) responded to a sarcastic social media post by Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani, who jokingly suggested that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election meant that "NYC is coming to Islam,"… |
(2026-02-17). Barcelona lose to Girona 2-1 after Lamine Yamal's penalty miss. aljazeera.com Barca miss a chance to move above Real Madrid in the Spanish league as Catalan neighbours Girona climb to 12th.
(2026-02-17). 'The cheater has finally been exposed': Sannia Ashfaq fires back at Imad Wasim. tribune.com.pk 
Former Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim's ex-wife, Sannia Ashfaq, has come forward with a pointed response after the all-rounder publicly announced his remarriage, leveling allegations against him in the process. | Taking to Instagram on Monday, Sannia accused her former partner of betrayal. She wrote, "Now everyone has seen the proof. This homewrecker never once thought about my kids. The cheater has finally been exposed and I want justice for my children and for everything we've been put through". | View this post on Instagram | The backdrop to Sannia's statement is Wasim's own Instagram post, announced his mar…
(2026-02-17). Models Gone Wild: The Ionosphere Triggers Earthquakes? wattsupwiththat.com It is certainly an imaginative (and that is being generous) attempt to unify atmospheric electricity and seismology, but the central weakness is that it moves rapidly from correlation to causation without robust empirical validation.
(2026-02-17). UK climate deal with California provokes childish Trump outburst. thecanary.co 
The UK have signed a deal with California to collaborate on green energy initiatives and boost investment. However, US president Trump has been vocal in his opposition to the agreement. As such, the move is an unusual tactic for Starmer's Labour, which has so far sucked up to the far-right dictator like its life depends […] | By
(2026-02-17). Bernie Sanders on Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Significant Political Leaders of "Last 100 Years" democracynow.org 
As we remember the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, we air remarks by Senator Bernie Sanders from a 2024 tribute held during the Democratic National Convention. Sanders, whose own two runs for president galvanized progressives across the United States, hailed Jackson's campaigns in 1984 and 1988 for building a broad coalition for social justice. "Jesse Jackson is one of the very most significant political leaders in this country in the last 100 years," Sanders said. "Jesse's contribution to modern history is not just brin…
(2026-02-17). On first Horn of Africa trip in 10 years, Erdogan cautions Ethiopia over Somaliland. al-monitor.com Turkey opposes Somaliland's recognition to protect its strategic military foothold in Mogadishu and the Red Sea.
(2026-02-17). In a First, Bengaluru Organises Ramadan Book Fair. ummid.com The first edition of the Ramadan Book Fair was held on 7th and 8th February at Beary's Amity, Bengaluru.
(2026-02-17). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-17). The Web Is Not Enough — Why These Left Media Workers Are Opening Physical Spaces. truthout.org For years, PM Press operated out of Ramsey Kanaan's cozy apartment, and Dan Fedorenko's ramshackle garden shed. From these humble headquarters in Oakland, California, they packed and shipped books exploring anarchist, Marxist, and abolitionist ideas. Much like anarchist punks who distributed zines at shows throughout the '90s, the publishers sold many copies through tabling, setting up at book… |
(2026-02-17). Rohit Pawar smells conspiracy in Ajit Pawar plane crash. ummid.com Rohit Pawar, MLA and NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader, said Ajit Pawar's plane crash on January 28, 2026 was not an accident and could be a conspiracy.
(2026-02-17). A massive climate resilience program is escaping Florida's DOGE purge. grist.org When it comes to government spending, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking a cue from the Trump administration. | As his second term nears its end, DeSantis is spearheading a campaign to
(2026-02-17). Belarus, India identify growth areas in exchange trading. eng.belta.by According to the press service, supplies of agricultural products, woodworking goods, and chemical industry items will become the main focus areas for the development of exchange trading between Belarus and India in the near future.
(2026-02-17). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-17). Lindsey Graham praises UAE for doing 'everything Israel asked'. newarab.com 
(2026-02-17). Erdogan says recognition of Somaliland benefits nobody. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Israel's recognition of the breakaway Republic of Somaliland would not benefit Somaliland or the region.In December, Erdogan had said Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a northern region that declared itself independent in 1991, was illegal and unacceptable, and he accused Israel of trying to destabilise the Horn of Africa.
(2026-02-17). Mark Carney's warning: Albanese is choosing weakness for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-17). Trump 2.0 Must Urgently Declare Its Position Towards Poland's Nuclear Weapons Plans. globalresearch.ca Polish President Karol Nawrocki recently told
(2026-02-17). As The US Ramps Up Its Attacks On Cuba, Support For Its Revolution Grows. popularresistance.org On January 29, which coincides with the twelfth anniversary of the declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace (at the CELAC meeting in Havana, Cuba), the Trump administration designated Cuba as "an unusual and extraordinary threat… to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." As a result of this designation, the US is tightening the economic blockade on Cuba, with a particular emphasis on stopping fuel deliveries, and is threatening any nation that provides aid. Clearing the FOG speaks with Netfa Freeman of the Black Alliance for Peace about the impact of the blockad…
(2026-02-17). KZN Premier confirms 288 Amakhosi as Commissioners of Oaths. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier confirms 288 Amakhosi as Commissioners of Oaths | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional leadership, with 288 Amakhosi being officially designated as Commissioners of Oaths. ⚪ Speaking at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in Mayville, west of Durban, on Monday, Ntuli said the move recognises the critical role played by traditional leaders in advancing community development, promoting social cohesion and improving access to services, particularly in rural areas. ⚪ The new designation grants traditio…
(2026-02-17). New decree on Colombia's minimum wage to maintain 23.7% hike: labor minister. colombiareports.com Colombia's government is expected to decree a 23.7% minimum wage hike for the second time after allegedly obtaining the support of a majority of labor unions and business associations. The State Council, Colombia's highest administrative court, ordered the government to issue a transitional decree after provisionally suspending the initial minimum age hike that was decreed …
(2026-02-17). Why Bangladesh Rejected Islamist Rule. consortiumnews.com The first free election in Bangladesh in years saw the Islamists, courted by the U.S., losing to the secular Bangladesh National Party, reports Betwa Sharma. By Betwa Sharma in Delhi, India Special to Consortium News Bangladesh has elected a new government…
(2026-02-17). What's geologic hydrogen? What to know about the clean energy source buried under Michigan. grist.org 
Michigan might be at the forefront of a new clean fuel source — and it's buried right under the state. | Last month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said her administration wants to make the state a hub for geologic hydrogen, a potentially untapped reserve of clean fuel below the Earth's surface that could power the transition away from fossil fuels. | The U.S. already produces
(2026-02-17). More than a dozen killed in bomb blasts, gunfire in Pakistan's northwest. aljazeera.com Eleven security personnel and a child killed in Bajaur district, after two killed in separate incident in Bannu.
(2026-02-17). Israeli Troops Detaining Growing Number of Civilians in Southwest Syria. news.antiwar.com As Israel launches more and more cross-border raids into Syria's Quneitra Govenrorate, troops are establishing checkpoints to harass locals. In addition to the checkpoints, troops are increasingly engaged in raids to capture young men, though exactly why they're being captured is never all that clear. On Sunday, IDF troops in southern Quneitra chased and captured …
(2026-02-17). This is What Winning Looks Like. indybay.org We are going to win, this much is clear. Not because love is stronger than hate, not because of our unquenchable passion for freedom, but because our enemies are all dumber than a box of hammers. Maybe even two boxes. Anyone who doubts this need only review the events of the past two weeks.
(2026-02-17). Belarus' Minsk Oblast, Russia's Tatarstan outline joint agricultural projects. eng.belta.by The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation, | including expanding exports and potential joint projects in | crop farming, livestock breeding, and agricultural mechanization.
(2026-02-17). Sunday 3/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-02-17). History of World War II: How Much Did the Weather Contribute to the Wehrmacht's Defeat? The Nazi-Soviet War. globalresearch.ca [Author's Note: The article below, first published by GR in March 2022, focuses mainly on the effects of the Russian climate on Nazi Germany's invasion of the USSR. Although it was not very clear at the time, Operation Barbarossa …
(2026-02-17). China firm, OSINT sleuths expose US Iran‚Äëwar buildup with real‚Äëtime jet tracking. hindustantimes.com Is Washington's secret Iran war build‚Äëup already blown wide open? A top US Air Force weapons chief admits "randos on Twitter" are tracking combat jets in real time, warning that open‚Äësource sleuths are doing work that would be "Secret or even Top Secret" if done in‚Äëhouse. Her warning echoes as Chinese firm MizarVision recently posted sharp satellite shots of Patriot PAC‚Äë3 batteries and F‚Äë16s at Bahrain's Isa Air Base, sitting in range of Iran's missiles.
(2026-02-17). Iraq: ISIS Detainees Transferred from Syria at Risk of Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks with a child in Roj camp, which holds foreign wives and children of Islamic State (ISIS) members, in northeast Syria, September 2018. | © 2018 Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images…
(2026-02-17). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.
(2026-02-17). Egypt's Alexandria is being battered by climate change. newarab.com 
High waves have damaged facilities along the beach in the northern Alexandria, Over the decade, the city has experienced extreme weather, including highe…
(2026-02-17). This Small Molecule Reverses Alzheimer's Disease Progression, Study Shows. globalresearch.ca Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is central to cellular energy and mitochondrial health, driving redox reactions that produce ATP. Declining levels are linked to metabolic disorders, sarcopenia, and diabetes | Alzheimer's disease has strongly associated with disrupted NAD+ balance, and research suggests …
(2026-02-17). US Agency Pulls Climate From Judges' Manual. consortiumnews.com The move by the Federal Judicial Center in the U.S. leaves judges without any official support on how to weigh evidence about basic weather and climate changes, Abrahm Lustgarten reports. By Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica Under pressure from Republican state attorneys…
(2026-02-17). Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament. aljazeera.com Lawmakers pledged allegiance to Bangladesh as hundreds of people gathered outside Dhaka's parliament grounds.
(2026-02-17). Sri Lanka removes Pakistan from negative visa lists after Naqvi meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the immediate removal of Pakistan from all "negative" visa lists after a meeting with Federal Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. | The development is being viewed as a significant step towards easing travel concerns for Pakistani citizens and strengthening bilateral ties. | During the meeting, Naqvi raised the issue of visa difficulties faced by Pakistani nationals. Taking prompt notice, President Dissanayake directed authorities to remove Pakistan from all negative visa categories, providing relief to Pakistani travellers and the business…
(2026-02-17). Organizers fight back as Missouri moves to crack down on Israel-related speech in schools. mondoweiss.net 
Rights groups warn HB 2061 will be used to silence criticisms of Israel and attack Missouri teachers.
(2026-02-17). Ramaphosa urges Africa to guard minerals, warns global order is weakening. hindustantimes.com South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a blunt message at the African Union summit, warning that the global rules-based order is weakening and Africa must protect its vast mineral wealth. He pushed for African nations to act together, add value to their resources, and stop exporting raw materials cheaply. His remarks come as global powers race for critical minerals vital for tech and energy transitions. Ramaphosa also touched on AU reforms and conflict resolution efforts in South Sudan and Sudan.
(2026-02-17). Now, Even The Word 'Black' Is Controversial In Black History. newsone.com 
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko: Speed of implementing planned measures and projects is crucial. eng.belta.by The president added that the strategic areas for the country's development were determined by the Belarusian People's Congress.
(2026-02-17). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-17). Niger, Algeria announce 'new dynamic' in ties. newarab.com 
(2026-02-17). Colombia's government and AUC dissident group EGC resume demobilization talks. colombiareports.com Talks between AUC dissident group EGC and the National Government resumed after Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez walked back threats to either kill or capture EGC commander "Chiquito Malo." The EGC suspended the talks earlier this month after Sanchez said that President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to make Chiquito Malo a …
(2026-02-17). The University of East Anglia Discovers the Urban Heat Island Effect. wattsupwiththat.com From the "decades late and a dollar short" department comes the peer-reviewed exercise in the obvious. Of course, UEA was always a little bit slow. If they weren't, we'd never…
(2026-02-17). Manchester transport strikes end as workers secure pay victory. thecanary.co 
Strikes by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers have ended with a pay victory, trade union Unite has announced. The workers, who undertake vital roles including ticketing, passenger assistance and information services for the bus network, voted to accept the deal following intensive negotiations. Pay rises across the board The deal includes […] | By
(2026-02-17). Can France and Germany successfully nuclearize EU. infobrics.org The EU (with or without the UK) is fundamentally incapable of ensuring dominance even on the "old continent", let alone beyond, especially if Russia and the US come to a potential understanding and reach another legally binding agreement. The best the EU could do is protest impotently, as it has been doing in the last several decades.
(2026-02-17). Misplaced mourning: farewelling the CIA World Factbook. onlineopinion.com.au Were we all crazy to rely on demographic information from a book compiled by a spy agency?
(2026-02-17). US Takes 'Wrecking Ball' To Global Order At Munich Security Conference. popularresistance.org Washington is attempting to fundamentally alter the liberal world order using "wrecking-ball politics" and "sweeping destruction," rather than careful reforms and policy changes, according to the final report of this year's Munich Security Conference (MSC). | According to the report, US President Donald Trump wishes to free his government from "the existing order's constraints." It concluded that, "As a result, more than 80 years after construction began, the US-led post-1945 international order is now under destruction." | The report was issued at the end of the three-day MSC in southern Germany, the most import…
(2026-02-17). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-17). Energy Crisis and Deindustrialisation: EU-US Tensions Lead to Decline in American LNG Natural Gas Purchases. globalresearch.ca Growing tensions between the European Union and the United States have led to a decline in American liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases from terminals in Greece. The diversified energy supply that Brussels now advocates remains difficult to implement, and …
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko identifies 'immediate' tasks for Belarusian government. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko stated: "Right now the government's top-priority task of immediate urgency is to promptly stop the decline in the manufacturing sector and to reduce the stock in storage."
(2026-02-17). SOUTHCOM Blows Up Three Boats in the Waters of Latin America, Killing 11 People. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command on Tuesday announced that its forces launched three separate strikes on alleged drug-running boats in the waters of Latin America the night before, blowing up three small vessels and killing at least 11 people. The command said that two of the boats were targeted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, where eight people …
(2026-02-17). Belarus' GDP reaches Br23.3bn in January 2026. eng.belta.by According to the initial estimate, the volume of GDP in comparable prices was 98.8% compared to the level of January 2025.
(2026-02-17). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.
(2026-02-17). IMF maintains growth forecast while inflation concerns persist: Martin Iglesias on what SMEs need to know. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-17). Peshawar High Court orders no load-shedding during Sehri, Iftar. tribune.com.pk 
Peshawar High Court directed the Peshawar Electric Supply Company not to carry out load-shedding during Sehri and Iftar in the month of Ramazan on Tuesday. | The court issued a five-page written verdict on a petition filed against unannounced electricity load-shedding in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | According to the ruling, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) must take concrete steps to eliminate unannounced load-shedding. If outages are unavoidable, the company has been ordered to issue a transparent schedule. | The court said all possible measures should be taken to end load-shedding and instructed PESCO…
(2026-02-17). US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84. newarab.com 
Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with "Our father was a servant leader, not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the over…
(2026-02-17). Quick start for Spring Festival: 'Becoming Chinese' in the Year of the Horse. ecns.cn Lately, "Becoming Chinese" is trending overseas, with a wave of overseas netizens joking that they're living through a "very Chinese time". As the Year of the Horse Spring Festival arrives, Draco Malfoy has unexpectedly gone viral, turning into a festive icon. | Countries like France, Malta, and Belarus have released their Year of the Horse commemorative postage stamps, showing how the Spring Festival is going global.
(2026-02-17). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-17). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 11: 20 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-02-17). Kyiv Undermines European Cooperation by Ignoring the Rights of Estonian Investors. globalresearch.ca While Estonia demonstrates record-breaking support for Ukraine by providing significant volumes of military, humanitarian, and financial assistance, Kyiv appears to be responding with "black ingratitude," systematically undermining the interests of Estonian business on its territory. Paradoxically, a country striving to …
(2026-02-17). Mission High UESF Educators Celebrate Strike Victory with Students, Parents & Supporters. indybay.org Teachers, students and parents celebrated the end of the strike at Mission High in San Francisco and talked about their victory.
(2026-02-17). France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India. tribune.com.pk 1725099588-0/BeFunky-(41)1725099588-0.jpg)
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal. | France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a possible contract for 114 additional French Dassault Rafale fighter jets. | Modi, in a statement on social media addressed to his "dear friend" Macron, after he began his trip with his wife Brigitte in India's financial capital, said he looked forward to "advancing our bil…
(2026-02-17). Bayer Moves to Resolve Roundup Lawsuits with $7.25 Billion Settlement. devdiscourse.com Bayer, in a significant legal stride, announced its Monsanto unit has filed a class settlement proposal worth up to $7.25 billion. This settlement is designed to address the multitude of current and future claims connecting Roundup weedkiller to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
(2026-02-17). BREAKING: 98% of Excess Deaths in Highly Vaccinated Australian Regions Were Not From COVID-19. globalresearch.ca Yesterday, Raphael Lataster published an
(2026-02-17). What a Federal Court Taught Us and What Universities Must Learn About Anti-Zionism vs. Antisemitism. counterpunch.org 
Judge Richard Stearns's order does not deny that antisemitism exists or that it must be confronted. It rejects something else: the increasingly common practice of treating criticism of Israel as presumptively antisemitic—an accusation that can be leveraged to trigger investigations, discipline-and-punish processes, lawsuits and public vilification. That definitional slippage has become a tool for constricting debate about Israel's genocide in Palestine—often under the banner of combating hate. The result is a narrowed campus conversation in which certain viewpoints are treated a priori as uniquely sus…
(2026-02-17). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-17). 'Keir Starmer's Government Is Ignoring Growing Demands to Come Clean on Russian Interference in Our Democracy. bylinetimes.com Over the past week Keir Starmer's Government has continued to resist transparency about the extent and reach of the Russian shenanigans around Brexit, despite introducing an electoral bill billed as a bid to combat foreign political interference. | Last week over 20 MPs spoke in support of a petition which demanded a full public inquiry into the Russian interference in British politics. Not one MP from Reform UK attended. | Answering for the Government, the Security Minister Dan Jarvis did depart from the previous Government's view that a public inquiry was unnecessary because "there is no evidence that the ou…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko endorses concept of global alliance for sanctioned countries. eng.belta.by It is a good idea for the nations facing sanctions to rally together, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received the government's performance report for 2025.
(2026-02-17). Waste piles up in Cuba as US-imposed fuel blockade halts collection trucks. aljazeera.com Cubans suffer under a fuel blockade as US President Donald Trump calls the Caribbean country a 'failed nation'.
(2026-02-17). Workers to vote on strike action after 'insulting' pay offer. thecanary.co 
Workers at a Cumbria packaging firm will vote on strike action after rejecting an 'insulting' pay offer. Pay offer = pay cut More than 100 workers at Futamura, in Wigton, turned down the company's 1.2 per cent pay offer by a majority of 94 per cent. Trade union GMB is demanding a 3.8 per cent […] | By
(2026-02-17). UHRC to Byanyima: Besigye's victims also need justice. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Mariam Wangadya, has said that although Dr. Kizza Besigye, as an accused person, is entitled to justice, his alleged victims are equally entitled to the same. In a February 10, 2026, letter, written to Edith Byanyima on behalf of the Byanyima family …
(2026-02-17). Israeli settler to be charged over killing Palestinian activist. newarab.com 
Israeli prosecutors said Monday that they plan to charge a settler in the Attacks from settlers and home demolitions by authorities have spiked dramatically over the past two years, but the death in July of
(2026-02-17). Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Impact and Civil Rights Leadership. capitalbnews.org 
The Rev. Jesse Jackson — a grandfather, husband, and storied civil rights icon — has passed away. Jackson died peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by family, according to a statement issued by the Rainbow People United to Save Humanity (PUSH) Coalition. Last fall, Jackson was hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where he received "good …
(2026-02-17). Jammu and Kashmir's Agriculture Grants Propel Economic Growth. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday approved grants totaling over Rs 9,680 crore for departments including agriculture, rural development, and others. This decision came after extensive discussions among the legislators.
(2026-02-17). Lithuania tightens Russophobic measures against Soviet banknotes and its bearers. infobrics.org Baltic countries implement strict policies against Soviet memory.
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko instructs government to ensure strict price control. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has ordered strict control | over prices and ensuring fair pricing as he received the government's | 2025 report on 17 February.
(2026-02-17). The Voice of Hind Rajab: A harrowing account of the killing of a Palestinian child. wsws.org The film dramatizes the scene in the Red Crescent office, but uses the actual audio recording of Hind's phone call—hence its title.
(2026-02-17). Video: Moscow hostel fire injures 6. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A fire erupted inside a hostel in the Russian capital, leaving at least six people injured on Monday, local media reported.The flames reportedly spread rapidly across about 80 square metres, RT revealed on Monday. Videos were shared online showing people jumping from the 4th-floor windows in an attempt to save their lives. Emergency services were called to the fire scene, and after a while, the blaze was brought under control.People jump out of windows during horrific fire at Moscow hostel | Guests jumped from 4th-floor windows to escape an 80sqm fire. Some used tied sheets while others landed on mattr…
(2026-02-17). How the India-Russia-China Economic Corridor Promises Speedier, Cheaper Transport. infobrics.org Reducing the time and expense involved in transporting goods is no small feat, but the new India-Russia-China corridor aims to do just that, transforming trade dynamics and delivering fresh momentum to Indian exports…
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko: Belarus will continue to pursue a multi-vector policy. eng.belta.by Belarus has pursued a multi-vector policy and will continue to do so, | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard the | government's 2025 report on 17 February.
(2026-02-17). States Are Expanding Trans Bathroom Ban Bills to Encompass Private Businesses. truthout.org In the modern anti-transgender panic, several states have passed laws banning transgender people from restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Early bills focused primarily on K-12 schools, but the scope quickly expanded. Some states extended bans to even private colleges and universities. Others adopted sweeping "government building" prohibitions, barring transgender people from restrooms… |
(2026-02-17). Wednesday 2/25: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109…
(2026-02-17). The AI Package: Toxic Distraction From Acquiring Knowledge: Resisting a "Pandemic of Mass Mediocrity" globalresearch.ca I think many would coalesce around the observation that 'information', whether on WhatsApp, X, Facebook or other social media sites — has become a form of toxic distraction from what used to be called 'acquiring knowledge'. | We are drowning in …
(2026-02-17). Strengthening Ties: Modi Invites Rahman to India. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic gesture aimed at fortifying bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his family to visit India. The gesture underscores the strong cultural bond and shared aspirations between the neighboring nations.
(2026-02-17). Spain's Popular Front At 90: The Anti-Fascist Struggle That Changed The World. popularresistance.org Ninety years ago, the people of Spain delivered a forceful rebuke to right-wing extremism and opened one of the most dramatic chapters in working-class history. The election victory on Feb. 16, 1936, of the Popular Front (Frente Popular)—an alliance of socialists, communists, republicans, and other democratic forces—was much more than a routine parliamentary transition of government. | It was a mass uprising at the ballot box, fueled by workers, farmers, women, and youth. They were determined to defend democracy and push forward with reforms that had been long-delayed by a series of right-wing adminis…
(2026-02-17). As Black History Faces Erasure, 1619-Inspired Exhibit Lands In Nation's Capital. newsone.com : | ✕ | As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the "Freedom & Resistance" exhibition at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C., offers a profound reflection on the nation's history. Inspired by The 1619 Project, the exhibit seeks to reframe America's founding narrative by centering the experiences and contributions of Black Americans. | Launched on Jan. 16, 2026, the exhibition features artworks from individuals of all ages, exploring themes of freedom and resistance. The initiative is a collaboration between the New York Times Magazine, led by Pulitzer P…
(2026-02-17). Erdogan Criticizes Israel's Somaliland Move: A Geopolitical Impasse. devdiscourse.com Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has openly criticized Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northern Somalia. Speaking in Addis Ababa, Erdogan emphasized the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity in the region, cautioning that such acts might disrupt peace in the Horn of Africa.
(2026-02-17). Geneva talks between Russia, Ukraine and USA. What are the positions? eng.belta.by Trilateral negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, with the participation of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, will be held in Geneva on 17-18 February.
(2026-02-17). Rhode Island shooting: 2 killed, 3 critically injured at Pawtucket ice rink. aljazeera.com The attacker has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire at an ice hockey rink in the US.
(2026-02-17). Friday 2/20: 2026 Folsom Black History Month Celebration – From Negroland to Negro Bar, Alta California. indybay.org Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma Street | Folsom, California…
(2026-02-17). Black history is America's history. anabaptistworld.org This February marks the 50th anniversary of the national commemoration of Black History Month, proclaimed by President Gerald Ford in 1976 as part of the bicentennial celebrations.
(2026-02-17). MENA Sports Wrap: Ronaldo returns to Al-Nassr after boycott. newarab.com 
(2026-02-17). Tomgram: Engelhardt, The Apprentices (Us!). warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. The Apocalyptic President The Personification of an Imperial Power (and Planet) in Decline By Tom Engelhardt Once upon a time, if you had described Donald Trump's America to me (the second time around), I would have thought you …
(2026-02-17). UK-contractor Karp wants drug-laced urine drone-sprayed on inconvenient journalists. thecanary.co 
Outrage is rightly growing at the decision of the UK government to award a huge NHS contract to genocide-collaborating US software firm Palantir. The company's CEO Alex Karp is just one of its unhinged top executives — but he's way (way, way, way) out there. And he's perfectly prepared to say out loud that there […] | By
(2026-02-17). Retired Street Artist Renews Call To Declare Graffiti War On Billionaire Backed Bilal. indybay.org Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has used city resources to speed up buffing graffiti holding him accountable for harm to working class and poor people.
(2026-02-17). Bangladesh PM-to-be and lawmakers sworn into parliament. aljazeera.com Bangladesh's prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and newly elected lawmakers have been sworn into parliament.
(2026-02-17). Will Lehman's UAW campaign wins broad support from workers, as DSA unleashes slanders. wsws.org Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker, is running to organize a rebellion of the rank and file against a parasitic bureaucracy that has transformed the UAW into an instrument of management and the state.
(2026-02-17). Stabbing kills 1 and injures 2 in Sydney, Australia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A man was killed, and two others were critically injured in a stabbing attack in Sydney, Australia, police announced on Tuesday, as reported by DPA.Emergency services were called to a suburb in western Sydney at around 10 a.m. local time after reports that a man had stabbed several people and then fled the scene, according to a statement from New South Wales Police. The attack occurred on a busy shopping street.Senior Police Officer Simon Glaser said paramedics treated three people for serious injuries, including a man in his 30s or 40s who died at the scene.A man has been arrested over a "highly confr…
(2026-02-17). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-17). Lukashenko wants to get rid of useless organizations that drain state budget. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the shortage of human resources, particularly outside the capital city and the oblast capitals, is a topical problem. Meanwhile, there are multiple public sector organizations in the country.
(2026-02-17). Informa Ministerio del Comercio Interior sobre donativo de México. cubadebate.cu El donativo, compuesto por alimentos y productos de aseo, beneficiará a personas de las provincias de Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque y el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, con prioridad para niños de 0 a 13 años, personas mayores de 65 años, embarazadas y niños con bajo peso y talla; así como a núcleos en situación de vulnerabilidad de La Habana y Mayabeque.
(2026-02-17). Universidad Central aplica medidas y alternativas ante la situación actual del país. radiohc.cu 
La Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas reajusta su labor, a partir de las indicaciones del Ministerio de Educación Superior, con la aplicación de medidas ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos y el desabastecimiento de combustible. | "No dejaremos de cumplir nuestra misión fundamental para formar a las nuevas generaciones de profesionales", expresó el Doctor en Ciencias Luis Antonio Barranco Olivera, rector de la casa de altos estudios en el centro de Cuba. | "Todas nuestras actividades docentes pasan a la semipresencialidad, que se trabajan en todos los colect…
(2026-02-17). Sheinbaum reitera que México continuará envío de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ratificó hoy la continuidad de la ayuda humanitaria a Cuba y reiteró su desacuerdo con la amenaza estadounidense de imponer aranceles a países que envíen petróleo a la nación caribeña.
(2026-02-17). Trump, Netanyahu y el compás de espera. radiohc.cu El primer ministro Netanyahu visitó con premura Washington D.C. El desmantelamiento de su programa nuclear y la reducción del alcance de los misiles al límite de 300 kilómetros fueron propósitos defendidos por el primer ministro de Israel, que se complementan con la exigencia de que Irán renuncie a seguir apoyando a Hezbolá y a Ansarollah de Yemen, con capacidad de actuación contra el estad…
(2026-02-17). YouTube elimina perfil de la campaña Let Cuba Breathe. cubadebate.cu El perfil en YouTube de la Agencia para el Intercambio Cultural y Económico con Cuba (AICEC), donde se publicaban materiales de la campaña documental Let Cuba Breathe, fue cerrado por la red social, confirmaron sus organizadores. Los responsables informaron que los videos permanecerán en línea y se difundirán a través del perfil oficial en la plataforma Vimeo.
(2026-02-17). No hay pérdidas humanas en incendio en oriental municipio cubano de Urbano Noris. radiohc.cu 
Un incendio afectó totalmente la estructura de tres viviendas ubicadas en los alrededores del parque Las Américas, en el municipio de Urbano Noris, en la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín, sin que se reportaran pérdidas de vidas humanas. | Las causas del siniestro aún no han sido precisadas de forma oficial. El fuego fue sofocado por efectivos del Comando #6 del cuerpo de Bomberos de Holguín, quienes contaron con el apoyo organizado de los pobladores de la zona durante las labores de extinción. | Walter Marrero Ballester, primer secretario del Comité Municipal del Partido en Urbano Noris, declaró a Radio Sagua…
(2026-02-17). Le tensioni tra Ungheria e Ucraina potrebbero portare a un nuovo conflitto regionale. strategic-culture.su Il regime di Kiev potrebbe subire gravi ritorsioni da parte dell'Ungheria a causa delle recenti provocazioni. | Segue nostro Le tensioni tra Ungheria e Ucraina hanno raggiunto un nuovo livello di gravità , avvicinandosi pericolosamente alla possibilità di uno scontro aperto. Quello che un tempo era limitato a disaccordi diplomatici e dispute retoriche assume ora dimensioni strategiche più ampie, con il potenziale di destabilizzare la reg…
(2026-02-17). No hay pérdidas humanas en incendio en oriental municipio cubano de Urbano Noris. radiohc.cu Un incendio afectó totalmente la estructura de tres viviendas ubicadas en los alrededores del parque Las Américas, en el municipio de Urbano Noris, en la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín, sin que se reportaran pérdidas de vidas humanas. | Las causas del siniestro aún no han sido precisadas de forma oficial. El fuego fue sofocado por efectivos del Comando #6 del cuerpo de Bomberos de Holguín, quienes contaron con el apoyo organizado de los pobladores de la zona durante las labores de extinción. | Walter Marrero Ballester, primer secretario del Comité Municipal del Partido en Urbano Noris, declaró a Radio Sagua…
(2026-02-17). Canciller de Cuba reitera a España voluntad de reforzar nexos. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez reiteró este lunes en Madrid, al Gobierno de España la voluntad de reforzar el diálogo político, económico-comercial y la cooperación en beneficio de ambos países. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana escribió en su cuenta de X que a su paso por la capital española fue recibido por su homólogo, el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España, José Manuel Albares, con quien sostuvo una reunión de trabajo. | Rodríguez expuso en X la determinación de su país de fortalecer los lazos con España, "en el complicado contexto internacional…
(2026-02-17). YouTube elimina perfil de la campaña Let Cuba Breathe. cubadebate.cu El perfil en YouTube de la Agencia para el Intercambio Cultural y Económico con Cuba (AICEC), donde se publicaban materiales de la campaña documental Let Cuba Breathe, fue cerrado por la red social, confirmaron sus organizadores. Los responsables informaron que los videos permanecerán en línea y se difundirán a través del perfil oficial en la plataforma Vimeo.
(2026-02-17). Trump, Netanyahu y el compás de espera. radiohc.cu El primer ministro Netanyahu visitó con premura Washington D.C. El desmantelamiento de su programa nuclear y la reducción del alcance de los misiles al límite de 300 kilómetros fueron propósitos defendidos por el primer ministro de Israel, que se complementan con la exigencia de que Irán renuncie a seguir apoyando a Hezbolá y a Ansarollah de Yemen, con capacidad de actuación contra el estad…
(2026-02-17). Congreso de Perú destituye a presidente interino José Jerí tras cuatro meses en el cargo. cubadebate.cu El Congreso de la República en esa nación sudamericana, destituyó este martes al presidente interino, José Jerí, tan solo cuatro meses después de ponerlo a cargo del país, luego de protagonizar una serie de escándalos y de estar señalado por presunto tráfico de influencias.
(2026-02-17). Pueblo mexicano ratifica apoyo a Cuba contra hostilidad de EE. UU. radiohc.cu La Embajada de La Habana en México destacó este lunes que cientos de mexicanos y cubanos expresaron su apoyo a la mayor isla de las Antillas, frente a la hostilidad del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | La víspera, los grupos solidarios se dieron cita en la sede diplomática, para denunciar la política agresiva, cruel e inhumana de Washington. | Según la información, en dicho lugar se estableció, además, un centro de acopio para ayuda que será enviada al pueblo cubano. | Eugenio Martínez, embajador en México, agradeció la solidaridad del pueblo mexicano y aseguró que "la ayuda que ha traído la gente, llegará al pueblo…
(2026-02-17). "Dejad vivir a Cuba" : Manifiesto desde la cultura (+Adhesiones). cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, impulsa medidas destinadas a provocar una situación de hambre y sufrimiento en Cuba. La última Orden Ejecutiva de "emergencia" impide a Cuba, pequeña isla y nación soberana, importar petróleo o cualquier fuente de energía imprescindible para sostener la vida cotidiana.
(2026-02-17). Cuba otorga Premio Nacional de Química 2025 a Yury Valdés Balbín. radiohc.cu El Instituto Finlay de Vacunas (IFV) informó desde su perfil en Facebook que Yury Valdés Balbín, director general de esa institución, obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Química 2025, otorgado por la Sociedad Cubana de Química en reconocimiento a su trayectoria científica. | El jurado estuvo presidido por la doctora en Ciencias María de los àÅngeles Arada Pérez e integrado por los doctores Isel Pascual Alonso, Lourdes Zumalacárregui de Cárdenas, Leslie Reguera Núñez y Luis Cruz Viera, quienes evaluaron los méritos de los candidatos en las áreas de Química, Bioquímica, Ingeniería Química y Enseñanza. | Valdés Balbí…
(2026-02-17). Cuba otorga Premio Nacional de Química 2025 a Yury Valdés Balbín. radiohc.cu El Instituto Finlay de Vacunas (IFV) informó desde su perfil en Facebook que Yury Valdés Balbín, director general de esa institución, obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Química 2025, otorgado por la Sociedad Cubana de Química en reconocimiento a su trayectoria científica. | El jurado estuvo presidido por la doctora en Ciencias María de los àÅngeles Arada Pérez e integrado por los doctores Isel Pascual Alonso, Lourdes Zumalacárregui de Cárdenas, Leslie Reguera Núñez y Luis Cruz Viera, quienes evaluaron los méritos de los candidatos en las áreas de Química, Bioquímica, Ingeniería Química y Enseñanza. | Valdés Balbí…
(2026-02-17). Jazzista Arturo O'Farrill denunció bloqueo de EE. UU. a Cuba. radiohc.cu El compositor y pianista de reconocida trayectoria internacional, Arturo O'Farrill declaró que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba constituye un acto de crueldad que afecta a millones de personas, informó el Instituto Cubano de la Música, desde su perfil en Facebook. | O'Farrill, ganador de seis premios Grammy y dos Grammy Latinos, afirmó en apoyo a la soberanía de Cuba, que la administración estadounidense ha extendido las restricciones al suministro de petróleo hacia la isla, lo cual agrava las condiciones de vida de la población. | El fundador de Belongó, instit…
(2026-02-17). EEUU captura petrolero Verónica III en aguas internacionales. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Guerra de Estados Unidos informó a través de su cuenta en la red social X sobre la captura del petrolero Verónica III en aguas internacionales. | Según el comunicado oficial, la embarcación fue interceptada tras un extenso seguimiento que se extendió desde el mar Caribe hasta el océano Ândico. | Según la dependencia, "con la esperanza de escapar, el buque intentó desafiar la cuarentena [aprobada] por el presidente Trump. Lo rastreamos desde el Caribe hasta el océano Ândico, acortamos la distancia y lo detuvimos". | La captura del Verónica III se enmarca en el bloqueo naval que Estados Unidos ma…
(2026-02-17). Robots humanoides chinos protagonizan festejos del Nuevo Año Lunar (+Video). cubadebate.cu El programa de televisión más visto de China, la gala anual del Festival de Primavera de CCTV, mostró el lunes la política industrial puntera del país y el impulso de Pekín por dominar a los robots humanoides y el futuro de la manufactura.
(2026-02-17). As Israel advances West Bank land registration, Palestinians see de facto annexation. al-monitor.com The plan restarts a land registration process in Area C of the West Bank, requiring Palestinians to prove ownership or risk having their land classified as state property.
(2026-02-17). EEUU captura petrolero Verónica III en aguas internacionales. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Guerra de Estados Unidos informó a través de su cuenta en la red social X sobre la captura del petrolero Verónica III en aguas internacionales. | Según el comunicado oficial, la embarcación fue interceptada tras un extenso seguimiento que se extendió desde el mar Caribe hasta el océano Ândico. | Según la dependencia, "con la esperanza de escapar, el buque intentó desafiar la cuarentena [aprobada] por el presidente Trump. Lo rastreamos desde el Caribe hasta el océano Ândico, acortamos la distancia y lo detuvimos". | La captura del Verónica III se enmarca en el bloqueo naval que Estados Unidos ma…
(2026-02-17). Irán cierra por horas el estratégico Estrecho de Ormuz (+Video). cubadebate.cu Irán cerró este martes parte del estratégico estrecho de Ormuz por varias horas en medio de los ejercicios navales de los Cuerpos de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (CGRI) en la zona, informó la agencia local Fars. Según el reporte, la medida fue tomada para garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de seguridad para la navegación en el estrecho.
(2026-02-17). Saturday 2/21: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th – Lecture 4. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library | 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-02-17). Turns Out The FAA Shut Down El Paso Airspace To Fire A Laser At Party Balloons. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | There's been confusion as to why the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced and quickly reversed a 10-day closure of El Paso airspace Fol…
(2026-02-17). Sunday 2/22: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington (neat the Farmers Market)…
(2026-02-17). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.