newrepublic.com (2026-02-25). Trump's Epstein Scandal Takes Damning Turn as Dem Drops New Bombshell
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has just taken another bad turn for Donald Trump. NPR reports that the Justice Department has withheld key documents from the publicly released Epstein files. Guess what: They apparently relate to charges that Trump potentially abused a minor.
theatlantic.com (2026-02-25). President Trump's State of the Union Variety ShowWere you not entertained? | Trump did his usual rote lying about the economy-pity the fact-checkers who tried to keep up even in the first 10 minutes or so of the speech-along with some of his other greatest hits, including the many wars he stopped and the magic of tariffs. (He referred to the "unfortunate involvement" of the Supreme Court on the tariff issue, as if the justices had barged into his office like interlopers.)
(2026-02-25). What Do We Do With the Dems Who Backed Genocide In Gaza. theintercept.com 
(2026-02-25). While monkey Punch goes viral, Orphans in Gaza suffer in silence. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The story of baby monkey Punch has broken the hearts of millions worldwide after he was abandoned by his mother, leaving him alone with his plushie surrounding Japan's zoo. However, what about thousands of Palestinian children who were orphaned in the 2-year war with Israel?According to data shared by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics in April 2025, more than 39,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned by Israel's war on the Gaza Strip."Some 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents after 534 days of the Israeli genocide," the data also showed."Selective empathy is a disgrace,…
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-25). At Least One Killed as Israel Launches Attacks Across Gaza Despite US-Backed Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Israeli shelling and airstrikes hit targets across Gaza on Wednesday as the IDF continues its attacks despite the US-backed ceasefire deal and formation of President Trump's so-called "Board of Peace." According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, at least one Palestinian was killed in the attacks, 27-year-old Akram Hassan al-Arjani, who was hit by Israeli …
(2026-02-25). Israel Responsible for Two-Thirds of Journalists Killed in 2025: Committee to Protect Journalists. news.antiwar.com The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said in a report on Wednesday that 129 members of the press were killed around the world in 2025 and that the state of Israel was responsible for two-thirds of the deaths. The CPJ recorded the Israeli military killing of 86 journalists, and more than 60% were in Gaza. …
(2026-02-25). Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile programme as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that could strike the United States. | In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump accused Tehran of "sinister nuclear ambitions" as Washington ups the pressure with a massive military deployment around the Gulf. | The two foes are scheduled to meet for a third round of talks on Thursday in the Swiss city of Geneva in an effort to reach a diplomatic solution. | Trump claimed Tehran had "already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases oversea…
(2026-02-25). In OtherWords: February 25, 2026. otherwords.org In a record-long State of the Union address last night, President Trump essentially declared victory in the fight for affordability. Millions of Americans, however, must wonder what on earth he was talking about. | Last week in OtherWords, North Carolina mom and nonprofit leader Lindsay K. Saunders shared her own story of an all too familiar feeling: For years, education has been touted as a wa…
reuters.com (2026-02-25). Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank village, say residentsIsraeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Susiya on Tuesday night, residents said, in the latest incident of settler violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. | Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were Israeli settlers, approaching the village near the city of Hebron, and later burning vehicles and Palestinian property.
(2026-02-25). Iran Says US Repeating 'Big Lies' After Trump's State of the Union Address. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the US was repeating "big lies" about Iran's nuclear program, comments that came after President Trump delivered his State of the Union address. In the address, Trump claimed he wanted a deal with Iran but that Tehran wouldn't say "those secret words, 'We will never …
(2026-02-25). Rambling Man: Trump's State of the Union. theintercept.com 
(2026-02-25). State Of The Union 2026: This Man Be Lying Edition. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Hello, everyone, my name is Stephen A. Crockett Jr., and I've been covering politics for the better part of the 20th century. I like long walks and kittens (not full-grown cats), and I see myself as a modern-day— | Managing Editor Monique Judge—Stephen, this isn't your Tinder profile. Please keep the intro related to the State of the Union. | Stephen—Yes, the State of the Union, or as I like to call it Republican PornHub. Seriously, the amount of adulation and
(2026-02-25). Trump makes fun of Chinese military tech in State of the Union speech — as it happened. scmp.com This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. | US President Donald Trump delivered the traditional State of the Union address to a divided Congress, reviewing his first year in office and outlining priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
(2026-02-25). Trump's Rambling State Of The Union Was Light On Actual Facts. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | The Any headline that simply reports what he says without any context is doing y'all a major disservice and is arguably complicit in this charade. | Trump's rambling speech gave the base a lot of red meat and…
(2026-02-25). Democracy Now! 2026-02-25 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "Black People Aren't Apes": Democrats Protest Trump's State of the Union; Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump's Myths About Tariffs, Affordability; Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, "Endless Wars" & More; Jailed for "Standing Up": DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address; "Lies, Gaslighting and Maligning": Rep. Adelita Grijalva Boycotts Trump's Speech | Headlines for February 25, 2026; "You Have Killed Americans," "B…
(2026-02-25). Iran dismisses 'big lies' after Trump lays out case for possible attack. scmp.com US President Donald Trump briefly laid out ‚Å his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. | Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the US into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.
(2026-02-25). From Side-Eyes To Lies: The Most Meme-Worthy Moments From Trump's 2026 State Of The Union Address. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | President Donald Trump used his Feb. 24, 2026 State of the Union address to spotlight what he described as a triumphant first year back in the White House, pointing to immigration crackdowns, tariffs and economic policy as proof of what he called a "turnaround for the ages." Over the course of 1 hour and 48 minutes, he urged Congress to advance more of his agenda, but the speech was punctuated by sharp resistance from several Democrats in attendance. | Here are highlights from Trump's wild State of the Union address. | Rep. Al Green protests with a sign during Trump's State o…
(2026-02-25). Democrats Should Never Again Rise to Trump's Anti-Trans Bait. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images | "These people are crazy! I'm telling ya — they're crazy," President Donald Trump At that particular moment, the Democrats in question were doing the right thing: refusing to stand and applaud when Trum…
(2026-02-25). 'Black People Are Not Apes' Is Not A Political Strategy. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | "Black People Are Not Apes." | That sentence should not be necessary in 2026. During Black History Month. It should not need to be printed, displayed, or defended inside the United States Capitol. And yet, there it was, elevated as a form of protest during last night's State of the Union. | But the harder truth is that the real humiliation wasn't the existence of the sign. It was that this is what the Democratic Party's opposition looks like right now. | A sign. | A sentence. | A placard held at chest level while power walks past it unmoved. | That is not resistance. | While exec…
(2026-02-25). Trump's rambling can't hide the real State of the Union: the working class is fighting back! liberationnews.org Donald Trump's State of the Union Address painted a portrait of a floundering politician, a sorry excuse for a leader, and a classic bully ⚪ beating his chest and making threats to cover up his huge weaknesses that the whole world can now see.
(2026-02-25). Trump repeats claim of averting India-Pak nuclear war, says 35 million lives were at risk. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again asserted that he had prevented multiple global conflicts, including what he described as a potential "nuclear war" between India and Pakistan. Repeating a claim he has made earlier, Trump said he had stepped in at a critical moment to avert a large-scale disaster in South Asia.Speaking during his first State of the Union address of his second term, Donald Trump said he had ended eight wars in his first 10 months back in the Oval Office. Referring to tensions between India and Pakistan, he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had told…
(2026-02-25). Trump's 2026 SOTU Speech: Economic Obfuscation and Political Theater. counterpunch.org 
Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech was historic—but only in the sense of the longest ever at 1 hour and 47 minutes. Apart from that, the speech was one third misrepresentations about the state of the American economy followed by more than an hour of pure political theater which has come to increasingly presidential SOTU addresses in recent years.
(2026-02-25). US Imposes New Iran Sanctions Ahead of Geneva Talks. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed new Iran-related sanctions, a day before US and Iranian officials will meet for another round of talks in Geneva amid the major US military buildup in the Middle East. The Treasury Department said that it imposed sanctions on more than 30 sanctions on individuals, entities, and vessels accused of …
(2026-02-25). Iranians on edge as Trump's US 'armada' closes in: 'a war will start'. scmp.com As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks with the US in Geneva this week — negotiations that many see as a last chance for their ruling theocracy to strike a deal with US President Donald Trump. | Some say the situation feels hopeless. Battered by decades of sanctions, heightened by Trump's 2018 decision to withdraw from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers, Iranians also just suffered…
(2026-02-25). Iran sees 'good outlook' for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva. tribune.com.pk 
Iran sees the chance of a good outcome from a third round of talks with ‚Å the United States, its President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday, as a delegation left for Geneva for negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program. | A senior US official said on Monday that US envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald ‚Å Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are slated to meet with the Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Geneva on Thursday. | The two countries resumed negotiations over the…
(2026-02-25). Jeremy Scahill: Prospects for avoiding US-Iran war 'remain fragile'. therealnews.com 
With President Trump marshaling the largest buildup of US military forces in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the threat of an imminent conflict—or even a major war—between the US and Iran is ever present. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with journalist Jeremy Scahill of DropSite news about where things stand now, the fragile state of this week's talks between the US and Iran, and all that hangs in the balance. | Guest: |
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates says he had affairs with 2 Russian women, denies ties to Epstein's victims. scmp.com Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes. | The Microsoft co-founder is among the prominent names appearing in documents released by the US Justice Department that revealed close friendships, illicit financial dealings and private photos with convicted sex offender Epstein.
(2026-02-25). Norway's former prime minister in hospital following Epstein files disclosures. scmp.com Norway's former prime minister Thorbjà∏rn Jagland has been admitted to hospital due to the stress caused by the Epstein scandal, the NTB news agency and others cited his lawyer as saying on Tuesday. | Jagland is one of the most prominent figures to have been implicated by the release of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Norwegian authorities are investigating allegations of serious corruption.
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates apologizes to staff over Epstein ties: I did nothing illicit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates admitted that he had two affairs and apologized to his Foundation staff for having ties with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire insisted that he didn't partake in Epstein's disturbing crimes. However, Bill Gates acknowledged the fact that he had an affair with two Russian women, whom Epstein found later. Gates added in the recording obtained by the WSJ, "I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made," and "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing…
(2026-02-25). DOJ under fire for withholding Epstein files related to alleged Trump child sex assault. therealnews.com 
(2026-02-25). Chomsky's legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files. scmp.com It has been a sad time for the legions of fans of Noam Chomsky, having to see their hero in a photo hobnobbing with the late paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein inside the latter's private jet. | The picture and their email exchanges were part of millions of pages released by the US Justice Department from its so-called Epstein files. So far, the most high-profile fallouts have been, understandably, the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, the public disgrace of British Labour Party…
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says. tribune.com.pk 
Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement on Tuesday. | The spokesperson's comments came in response to a Wall Street Journal report, which said that Gates had apologised to staff during the town hall over his ties with Epstein. | Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have indicated that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft f…
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News, 2.24.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela & ALBA News, 2.24.2026: NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global ConvoyLast week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured …
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News 2.23.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. afgj.org 
NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global Convoy Last week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured in from across the world…
(2026-02-25). Socialist Party of Malaysia condemns Trump administration's attacks on Cuba and Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org The PSM condemned the ongoing US blockade of Cuba and threats of military force against Iran, calling unilateral sanctions a form of "collective punishment" prohibited by international law.
(2026-02-25). At the UN, Venezuelan FM denounces "systematic campaign" against the country and demands the release of Maduro and First Lady. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil called for an end to unilateral coercive measures in his address at the UN in Geneva…
(2026-02-25). System Failures Blamed for UGX 52 Billion Local Revenue Shortfall. plusnews.ug 
Local Governments have blamed taxpayers' resistance and persistent system failures for undermining revenue collection, following the Auditor General's revelation of a Shillings 52 billion shortfall. District leaders say delays in fixing weaknesses in the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) have created loopholes that some staff exploit, worsening revenue leakages. Sam Kigula, the LCV Chairman of …
(2026-02-25). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). How Union Members Pay It Forward. counterpunch.org 
Anna Bueker went to work at the BFGoodrich plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in her early 20s and began building a good life with the wages and benefits provided by her United Steelworkers (USW) contract. But over the next several years, as she navigated divorce and life as a single mom, that contract took on
(2026-02-25). Even the Shareholders are side-eyeing Starbucks Keep Organizing! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks leadership has a problem. And it's not just baristas saying it. Turns out, union busting and stonewalling a fair contract isn't just wrong… It's bad for business. Long-term shareholders, including NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Trillium ESG Global Equity Mutual Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, and the Shareholder Association for …
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu proposes new regional alliance to counter Islamic blocs. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled plans for a new strategic alliance aimed at countering what he described as "radical" Shia and Sunni blocs in the Middle East, signaling a potential realignment in regional diplomacy.Speaking at a cabinet meeting ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Netanyahu proposed forming a "hexagon" partnership that would include India, Greece, Cyprus, select Arab states, widely understood to include the United Arab Emirates, as well as African partners such as Ethiopia and other Asian countries.Netanyahu said the proposed framework wo…
(2026-02-25). Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka's criminal investigators arrested the country's former intelligence chief on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. | Police said retired Major General Suresh Sallay was taken into custody at dawn in a suburb of the capital, Colombo, in the most high-profile arrest in the long-running investigation. | "He was arrested for conspiracy and aiding and abetting the Easter Sunday attacks," an investigating officer told AFP. | "He has been in touch with people involved in the attacks, even recently." | The coordinated bombings targeted t…
(2026-02-25). Government Secures USD 162 Million Loan to Upgrade Makerere University. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University is poised for a major transformation as longstanding challenges of outdated and dilapidated infrastructure give way to ambitious modernization efforts. For years, the university has grappled with aging buildings, overcrowded facilities, insufficient modern laboratories, and inadequate spaces to support its growing student population and evolving academic demands. These issues have persisted despite incremental …
(2026-02-25). Supreme Court to Rule on Kasibante Petition Withdrawal Tomorrow. plusnews.ug 
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling tomorrow, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers to appear before the Court. It …
(2026-02-25). US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations: trade official. tribune.com.pk 
The United States tariff rate for some countries will rise to 15% or higher from the newly imposed 10%, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners or giving further details. | Greer told Fox Business Network's 'Mornings with Maria' programme that the Trump administration does not intend to raise tariffs on Chinese goods above current levels as President Donald Trump plans to travel to China in coming weeks. | "Right now, we have the 10% tariff. It'll go up to 15 for some and then it may go higher for others, and I think it will be in line with the typ…
(2026-02-25). Five police personnel among 11 killed in suicide attacks in Pakistan's Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan's security forces were hit by a fresh surge of violence on Tuesday, as two separate terror attacks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) claimed at least 11 lives. Among those killed were senior security officials and civilians, highlighting a sharp rise in regional unrest. | The militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam took responsibility for one of the attacks. Earlier the same day, another deadly assault targeted a police vehicle in the Kohat area of northwestern KP. Militants ambushed a routine patrol van, opened fire on the officers, and later set the vehicle ablaze, signaling a significant sh…
(2026-02-25). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/25: NorCal Recycling Association to host 30th Annual Recycling Update at San Francisco State. indybay.org San Francisco State University, McKenna Theater, | 1756 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-25). Powerful earthquake shakes Kabul, Afghanistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A relatively strong earthquake struck the Afghan capital of Kabul a few moments ago, local media revealed on Wednesday.There is no information yet about possible damage caused by the quake. However, the quake was also felt in neighboring Pakistan.A relatively strong earthquake shook Kabul a few moments ago. | There is no information yet about possible damages caused by the quake. Stay with us for further details.
(2026-02-25). Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable. portside.org Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable |
(2026-02-25). Corhonda 'Hooda' Dawson Makes Record-Breaking Scuba Dives. newsone.com 
Source: Guinness World Record recipient Corhonda "HOODA" Dawson / Photo courtesy of Corhonda Dawson's Instagram page. | Congratulations are in order for Memphis native and scuba diver Corhonda "HOODA" Dawson, whose latest achievement has secured her a place in the record books. In April 2025, the Whitehaven resident
(2026-02-25). Wisconsin: No Kings! No Billionaires! ICE Out! Union, YES! March 28, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-02-25). A Supreme Court Win Didn't Free Richard Glossip. But This Judge Could.>. theintercept.com 
A year since his legal victory — and after six judges recused themselves — Glossip is asking a new trial judge to release him from jail.
(2026-02-25). Pakistan hockey names Samiullah chief selector in revival push. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed Flying Horse Samiullah as the chief selector of the Pakistan Men's Hockey Team, the federation announced in an official press release on Wednesday. | The appointment, recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee comprising Olympians Hasan Sardar and Islahuddin Siddiqui, forms part of the PHF's broader strategy to revitalise hockey in Pakistan. The federation said its comprehensive Hockey Roadmap focuses on grassroots development, high-performance training, and enhancing international competitiveness. | Key measures include establishing a structure…
(2026-02-25). Pakistan Hockey team arrives in Egypt for World Cup Qualifiers. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan National Hockey Team has arrived in Ismailia, Egypt, to participate in the FIH Men's World Cup Qualifier Round, scheduled to take place from March 1st to 7th. | At the airport, Dr. Talha and other officials from the Pakistan Embassy welcomed the national squad and presented them with bouquets. | The national team will play its first match of the World Cup Qualifier Round against China on March 1st, followed by a match against Malaysia on March 2nd, and Austria on March 3rd.
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/4: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-02-25). What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization. otherwords.org By most measures, cannabis legalization is a resounding success for the 24 states (plus D.C.) that have implemented it. That's why no state has ever repealed its legalization laws, and Nonetheless, the policy still has its critics. Among them are the editors at the New York Times who, in a recent editorial,
(2026-02-25). Ukraine marks four years of war. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine on Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the war with Russia, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. | The anniversary saw the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in Kyiv to mark the occasion. Both said they would take part in a "commemoration ceremony" and visit the site of a Ukrainian energy facility damaged by Russian strikes before attending a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. | They are also due to take part in a vid…
(2026-02-25). Suicide bombing kills police officer in Moscow. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- A suicide bombing targeted a traffic police patrol vehicle near Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow shortly after midnight on Tuesday, killing one officer and injuring two others, Russian authorities said.The explosion also killed the suspected attacker, identified by Russia's Investigative Committee as a 22-year-old man from the Udmurt Republic. Investigators said he had traveled by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow on February 22, and authorities are retracing his movements in the days leading up to the blast.The officer killed was 34-year-old Police Lieutenant Denis Bratuschenko, a senior traffic…
(2026-02-25). UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out? indybay.org On the show "What Left" a striking UESF teacher talks about their strike in San Francisco, the lack of democracy and what the members got in their 4 day strike…
(2026-02-25). Trump admin disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Fidel Castro and Jesse Jackson . . . |
(2026-02-25). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 jet crash kills pilot: state media. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-25). PSX falls over 1,600 points as selling pressure grips key sectors. tribune.com.pk 
Low market optimism, coupled with rollover headwinds, kept investors on the defensive, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) logged its third consecutive decline this week on Wednesday amid heavy selling pressure. | Trading began on a tentative note, with the index briefly climbing to an intra-day high of 168,191.65. However, the early recovery proved fragile. As the session progressed, persistent selling resurfaced, keeping the market confined within a narrow range through late morning. | Pressure intensified around midday as investors trimmed positions amid rollover-related adjustments. The index subsequently…
(2026-02-25). Workers owed 100% of tariff refunds. workers.org The Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Feb. 20 invalidated most of President Donald Trump's exorbitant tariffs levied since April 2025 that were used to bully countries into agreeing to a multitude of Trump's demands. In a 6-3 vote — a rare ruling against Trump — SCOTUS determined . . . |
(2026-02-25). PM Shehbaz assures full support for Sindh projects amid Karachi political tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured the Sindh government of complete federal cooperation for the timely completion of development projects in the province. | The meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took place against the backdrop of growing tensions between federal coalition partners Muttahida Qaumi Movement—Pakistan (MQM-P) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over governance and infrastructure issues in Karachi following the Gul Plaza incident in the metropolis. | According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the chief minister briefed the premier in detail…
(2026-02-25). Judaism as an Occupied Territory. juancole.com (
(2026-02-25). CBP Doubles and ICE Quadruples Their Weapons Stockpiles in 1 Year. truthout.org A report produced by the office of Sen. Adam Schiff reveals that federal immigration enforcement agencies amassed a gigantic weapons stockpile during the first year of President Donald Trump's second term. In total, the report released by Schiff (D-Calif.) finds that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) committed to spending over $144 million on… |
(2026-02-25). Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to progress 9-3 on aggregate over the Azeri champions. | The Magpies will make up a six-strong contingent of English sides in the last 16 alongside Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham. | A tie that involved an over 5,000-mile (8,000 kilometre) round trip for both sides was killed off inside 45 minutes last week as Newcastle led 5-0 at half-time on their way to a 6-1 rout. | That allowed Eddie Howe to heavily rotate his side, with four-goal hero from the first leg Anthony Gordo…
(2026-02-25). Stealing Students' Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks. otherwords.org President Trump has In reality, the Trump administration is making it much harder for working families to meet their daily needs — and to fulfill their long-term dreams of higher education. | The Republican tax and spending plan adopted last year — the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" — includes huge tax giveaways…
(2026-02-25). Abim Appeals For Inclusion Among Districts to Benefit from Restocking Program. plusnews.ug 
Authorities of Abim District have appealed to the government to officially include the district among those benefiting from the Cattle Restocking Program. The appeal follows Yoweri Museveni's pledge at a rally on November 20th, 2025, to have Abim included in the program after calls from local leaders. A letter signed by Chief Administrative Officer Charles Omugetum …
(2026-02-25). DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President. portside.org DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President |
(2026-02-25). Bohemian Grove, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist Class. indybay.org The Bohemian Club, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist class is the focus of this piece…
(2026-02-25). Year 4: Why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion. strategic-culture.su By JOE LAURIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a moment of candor in March 2022, Joe Biden revealed why the U.S. needed the Rus…
(2026-02-25). Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw. tribune.com.pk 
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on Tuesday, winning their play-off round tie 2-0 on aggregate. | Leverkusen were below their best but did just enough to qualify after last week's comfortable first-leg win in Greece. | It was the first time Leverkusen made it through a two-legged Champions League knockout tie since they reached the final in 2002, when they lost 2-1 to Real Madrid. | The 2024 German double winners will face either Premier League leaders Arsenal or German champions Bayern Munich, who eliminated Leverkusen at the last…
(2026-02-25). AP African American Studies Course Meets This Sociopolitical Moment. progressive.org Despite the course being less available and less recognized than other AP classes, teachers emphasize its importance.
(2026-02-25). US airpower surge near Iran: Sat-proof buildup, pizza ploys, and war warning. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and open-source trackers have spotlighted a surge in U.S. air power across West Asia amid escalating tensions with Iran. Reports suggest expanded deployments at bases including Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, even as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about using pizza orders to mislead online trackers monitoring activity near the The Pentagon. With Donald Trump weighing options and military advisers warning of a prolonged regional war, the optics of buildup and brinkmanship are intensifying.
(2026-02-25). Here is how Pakistan can still qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 remain alive but fragile, with qualification now hinging on a combination of results and net run-rate calculations in Super Eights Group 2. | After two matches, Pakistan sit third in the group with one point from a washed-out match against New Zealand and a defeat to England. | England, with two wins from two, has already secured a semi-final spot and leads the table on four points. | For Pakistan, the qualification scenarios are now clear. | Read: ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred | If New Zealand lo…
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). 'Only 4-5 days…': US Army's weak links exposed by Trump's closest ally before Iran war. hindustantimes.com As U.S. carriers and bombers mass near Iran, a new assessment circulating among Israeli and American officials raises a stark question: how long could Washington actually sustain an intensive strike campaign? According to reports, the window for high-tempo operations may last only four to five days before shifting to lower-intensity raids. Even with the USS Gerald R. Ford in theater, capacity limits and political risks loom large. With deadlines ticking and nuclear red lines hardening, is Tehran's "survive and outlast" strategy quietly gaining ground?>
(2026-02-25). Medvedev advances in Dubai, suggests ranking system rethink. tribune.com.pk 
Daniil Medvedev beat Shang Juncheng on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the Dubai Open but implored tour organisers to limit ranking points to only the most prestigious events to reduce player workload. | A week after beating the Chinese world number 262 in Doha, Medvedev again faced Shang and won 6-1, 6-3 in his opening match in the 500-level event in the UAE. | After the victory, Medvedev said he would like to see more mandatory events in the calendar, but for ranking points only to be attributed to Masters-level events and Grand Slams in order to convince players to enter less tournaments. | "I would think t…
(2026-02-25). Reforms introduced to improve local government. sanews.gov.za Reforms introduced to improve local government | Government has announced strengthened measures to improve the operations and financial management of local and provincial government, marking a shift to structural intervention from oversight. | "At the municipal level, this shift involves changes to legislation, governance arrangements, and technological intervention. In provinces, the government is enforcing strict headcount controls and compensation discipline," according to the 2026 Budget Review by National Treasury. | Local government is the sphere where communities experience the state most directly, but man…
(2026-02-25). Thorns in Trump's rosy picture of the economy. workers.org 
In 2025, the 80% of workers with no or few connections to investments faced a soft labor market. While there were no mass layoffs — except for the federal government workers — jobs were hard to find, and raises were limited to 3.2%, according to the Society for Human Resource . . . |
(2026-02-25). Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines. sanews.gov.za Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines | Cape Town International Airport is continuing with recovery efforts following yesterday's fire incident, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). | A fire broke out on its premises on Tuesday, which has led to international departures being suspended for a period. According to media reports, the fire affected the airport's network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems. | The fire was reported at approximately 11: 15 and was extinguished shortly thereafter, ACSA said. As a precaution, section…
(2026-02-25). Kenyan communist leader Booker Ngesa Omole was abducted, tortured, and remains illegally detained, says CPM-K. peoplesdispatch.org The Communist Party Marxist-Kenya says its secretary general, Booker Ngesa Omole, was abducted and tortured by Kenyan security officers and is now being held at Mlolongo Police Station. The incident has sparked growing public and political pressure for his immediate release.
(2026-02-25). US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 57-year-old Sikh man was found dead in California a few days after he was allegedly kidnapped. Authorities have said that he was not the actual target of the crime.Avtar Singh was repo | US crime: Sikh man kidnapped and killed in California was not actual target of crime: Officials…
(2026-02-25). Iran debuts Sayyad‚Äë3G naval SAM, boosting long‚Äërange air defense at sea. hindustantimes.com Iran has unveiled and successfully tested its newest naval air defense missile, the Sayyad-3G, marking a major step forward in maritime defense capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The February 20 test represents Iran's first vertical-launch, long-range surface-to-air missile deployed from an indigenous naval platform, specifically aboard Shahid Soleimani-class vessels. With a reported range of up to 150 km and engagement altitudes reaching 27—30 km, the Sayyad-3G significantly expands Iran's sea-based area-denial umbrella. Equipped with solid-fuel propulsion and advanced hybrid guidance systems, the missi…
(2026-02-25). Iran and Ukraine: Narrow World. counterpunch.org 
If you think about it, the world's not that wide. It only feels that way on maps. It gets pretty narrow at key pressure points like the thin ribbon of water called the Strait of Hormuz. The global economy likes to think it "breathes" through this over-tight passage. But listen carefully and you can hear
(2026-02-25). The Rise And Fail Of The Griftocrats. counterpunch.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if
(2026-02-25). Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios—and the research backs them up. nationofchange.org What are the key concerns in the nursing contract negotiations at Magee?>
(2026-02-25). Mother Kills Daughter, Attempts Suicide After Domestic Dispute. plusnews.ug 
A 24-year-old mother has been arrested for stabbing to death her biological daughter in Natete over unresolved domestic disputes with her husband. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, has identified the suspect as Aine Shivan, a resident of Lusaze zone in Rubaga Division, Kampala, who stabbed her 3-year-old daughter, Neila Ayongeirwe, to death …
(2026-02-25). US Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica's reporting. nationofchange.org Despite knowing about the use of PFAS, officials with the Forest Service had not previously informed wildland firefighters about it.
(2026-02-25). Syria Confirms 'Mass Escape' Since They Took Over ISIS Camps from Kurds. news.antiwar.com Though they didn't provide exact numbers for how many are still at large, the Syrian Interior Ministry has confirmed that the al-Hawl camp that housed ISIS detainees in the Hasakeh Governorate did experience mass escapes in the weeks since the central government seized the camp from the Kurdish SDF. This agrees with an assessment from …
(2026-02-25). Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth. sanews.gov.za Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth | South Africa's economic growth outlook is "steadily improving", with growth projected to reach some 1.6% in 2026, following growth of 1.4% in 2025. | This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "We project real economic growth of 1.6% in 2026, an improvement from the 1.4% estimated in 2025. | "This improvement reflects the continued strengthening of economic performance from the second half of 2025. Over the medium term, growth is expected to average 1.8%, reaching 2% by 2028,…
(2026-02-25). Uganda Gets First Batch of HIV-Prevention Drug Lenacapavir. plusnews.ug 
An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lenacapivir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country's HIV prevention efforts. The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for use in the country by the National Drug Authority (NDA) in …
(2026-02-25). FIFA World Cup: Mexico Rules out Risks for Visitors. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed risks for those visiting Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, during the World Cup, following acts of violence committed by organized crime. | "All guarantees are in place. No risk whatsoever (for visitors)," he asserted in response to a question about what guarantees exist for holding the World Cup in this city, following the events surrounding the death of Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. | The Army carried out an operation on Sunday in Tapalpa, in the western state of Jalisco, to capture "El Mencho," w…
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). Crime fighting receives major boost. sanews.gov.za Crime fighting receives major boost | Government has allocated R848.2 billion over the medium term to combat crime and ensure territorial integrity. | This is in line with the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address on the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alongside the police to fight illegal mining and gangsterism. | According to the National Budget Treasury review, the allocation seeks to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state through safer communities, improved prosecution, and effective border management. | "To support this and ot…
(2026-02-25). France moves to limit contact with US envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomatic tensions escalated between France and United States after French authorities restricted US ambassadorial access to government officials, following a controversy over comments linked to the killing of a far-right activist. | The dispute began after the US embassy issued remarks concerning the death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was beaten to death during a confrontation reportedly involving hard-left activists. | The incident triggered public debate within France and was described by some as politically sensitive amid rising concerns about ideological violence. Diplomatic sources…
(2026-02-25). Bwindi Census Confirms 426 Chimpanzees, Opens New Chapter in Uganda's Great Ape Conservation. plusnews.ug 
A census has confirmed the presence of 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park following the first-ever dedicated chimpanzee census in the forest, a milestone conservation exercise that officials say will reshape management of the globally renowned park. The census, conducted by the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) …
(2026-02-25). 'Disgusting': Republicans Applaud as Trump Brags About Taking Food Aid From Millions. scheerpost.com From White House X account. | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Jake Johnson / US President
(2026-02-25). Israel Fires on Lebanese Troops Near Border, Launches Several Raids. news.antiwar.com Fresh off of Israel threatening to attack civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, Israeli ground troops launched multiple cross-border raids into Lebanon, destroying what they claimed were Hezbollah outposts. Evidence that any of the targets, which were reportedly in the village of Rmieh and the adjacent village of Jabal Blat, was not offered, though the IDF did …
(2026-02-25). AHS Highland Hosp CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight For A Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-25). Tiny Amounts of Water in CO2 Pipelines Could Cause Catastrophic Release of Asphyxiating Gas. wattsupwiththat.com One line of enquiry, common when such incidents occur, was that the rupture was caused by the formation of carbonic acid. This is a major problem in CO2 pipelines since the acid can form with trace amounts of water — as little as 100 parts per million. Just one further hazard to consider as the hard-Left Miliband lunatics press ahead with billion-pound plans to run hundreds of miles of near-surface, large-diameter pipes around the north of England to bury CO2 in quantities that will have no measurable effect on any change in the climate.
(2026-02-25). Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees. anabaptistworld.org A group of religious organizations and faith leaders in Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the agency is violating their religious freedom by denying them access to immigrant detainees at a local federal building.
(2026-02-25). Houthi 'SAM-Bush' before Iran showdown? Six Houthi missiles explode feet from US F-16s, 2 pilots in shock. hindustantimes.com As Iran reportedly primes its regional proxies, a chilling account from a 2025 U.S. air campaign in Yemen is resurfacing. During Operation Rough Rider, F-16 "Wild Weasel" pilots struck Houthi missile sites—only to be caught in a deadly SAM ambush moments later. Six missiles, high-G turns, fading fuel and a last-second tanker rescue turned the night sky into a survival test. Officials now fear similar tactics could be used in a wider confrontation. With carriers massing and tensions spiking, this near-miss reads like a warning shot.
(2026-02-25). France and United Kingdom move the nuclear clock closer to midnight. strategic-culture.su Russia will not tolerate this type of maneuver and may respond against any of the actors involved. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-02-25). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). After the Endangerment Finding, States Must Prove CO2 Harms. Wisconsin Can't. wattsupwiththat.com The revoked endangerment finding forces a reckoning: will Wisconsin continue its expensive and dangerous energy transition, or will it examine the actual data? New evidence suggests the state should rescind its zero-carbon mandate, restore reliable baseload power to the legacy grid, and pass Consumer-Regulated Electricity legislation to let private capital serve new industrial demand without burdening ratepayers. Combined with removing carbon mandates from the legacy grid, these reforms position Wisconsin a bright energy future.
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-25). Bridge linking K-P, Punjab closed after suicide attack at Bhakkar checkpost. tribune.com.pk 
The Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remained closed on Wednesday after a suicide attack at the nearby inter-provincial checkpost in the Dajal area of Punjab's Bhakkar a day earlier, causing severe disruption to traffic and the transport of essential goods. | At 6: 45pm yesterday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a checkpost just off the Dera Darya Khan bridge, which links Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, killing two police officers and leaving several injured. | Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remains closed after a suicide attack at t…
(2026-02-25). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
| The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). I'm quite mature already, thank you. anabaptistworld.org On Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Georgia offered us each a guiding word for the coming year, printed on cut-out stars. My twin daughters drew "Love" and "Mystery," my husband "Future." I reached into the basket with happy anticipation. What word did the Spirit have to offer me? "Maturity." Maturity, what a dud! I wanted to trade …
(2026-02-25). US In Full Panic As Iran Readies 'Mosquito Fleet', Trump Rushes Leavitt To Spin Diplomacy 'Lies'. hindustantimes.com As Iran stages fresh missile and drone drills along its southern coast, the White House is pushing back against mounting speculation of imminent U.S. strikes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump's "first option is always diplomacy," but stressed he is prepared to use "lethal force" if necessary. Her remarks come amid viral footage of Iran's so-called "mosquito fleet" and claims of a tightening missile net aimed at U.S. carriers.
(2026-02-25). Four years of the war in Ukraine: Where does Europe stand? peoplesdispatch.org As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, European leaders are still failing to advance a diplomatic resolution and instead have opted for militarization.
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/25: Webinar: Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/humanizingpalestine2025…
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). Who is Ali Shamkhani, the face of Iran's wartime resistance? scmp.com Ali Shamkhani, who taunted Israel after ‚Å being pulled alive from the rubble of his Tehran home ‚Å following a strike in June 2025, has survived at the centre of Iranian policymaking during ‚Å its most testing military confrontations and diplomatic endeavours. | The 70-year-old former Revolutionary Guard commander is a trusted adviser to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a high-stakes stand-off with the US that could determine whether the Islamic Republic, born from revolution in 1979, survives…
(2026-02-25). Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files. scheerpost.com CIA floor seal. user: Duffman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Tim Golden / The Trump administration is loosening restrictions on the sharing of law enforcement…
(2026-02-25). An Empire (and Economy) in Decline. counterpunch.org 
The SCOTUS rejection of Trump's tariffs changes little. The empire's decline persists, and with it, its extension to the US economy as a whole. And it will continue whether or not Trump finds another law to use to justify tariffs (at higher, lower or the same levels as now) and whether or not SCOTUS invalidates it. The tariffs of 2025 exposed the basic decline situation, including some of the costs of having denied and kicked that problem down the road so many times. The SCOTUS decision merely quibbles about the tariffs' legal justification. Nor is that surprising given the GOP's domination of SCOTUS. The class t…
(2026-02-25). Canada vows to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Canada said on Monday, February 23, that it intends to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. This comes as the United States continues to enforce its illegal intensified blockade on the Caribbean island, choking off oil and other essential supplies. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said: "We are preparing a plan to assist. We are ‚Äånot …
(2026-02-25). 17 lives lost during Basant festival in Lahore, Punjab govt informs LHC. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has informed the Lahore High Court that at least 17 people lost their lives during the Basant festival in Lahore. | According to a report submitted by the provincial home department, three individuals died of electrocution, while two others fell from trees during the celebrations. The majority of fatalities, 12 in total, resulted from falls from rooftops. | During the hearing, the court also requested comprehensive details regarding individuals injured by kite strings during the festival. Petitioner's counsel, Azhar Siddique, pointed out that no data had been provided on those injured by…
(2026-02-25). The Supreme Court Blew Trump's Budget to Smithereens. portside.org The Supreme Court Blew Trump's Budget to Smithereens |
(2026-02-25). UEDCL Disconnects Power Lines in Kapchorwa Over Illegal Connections. plusnews.ug 
Several communities in Kapchorwa District have been left without electricity after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) disconnected power lines, citing illegal connections. Some of the residents had alleged that UECDL workers had vandalized the lines, but the electricity distributor denies the claim. The affected areas include parts of East Division and Kaptanya Sub-County, …
(2026-02-25). Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, 'backing down' to Trump's tariff threats. scmp.com Canada's aviation regulator certified the remaining Gulfstream private jet models that US President Donald Trump asked it to approve, a move which let the White House claim a win in its trade dispute with Canada. | The certifications of Gulfstream's GVIII-700 and GVIII-800 models, the largest business aircraft made by the unit of General Dynamics, were issued on Monday by Transport Canada.
(2026-02-25). Wrong, Oceanographic Magazine, Sea Level Rise in Hawaii Is Not a Looming Catastrophe. wattsupwiththat.com Oceanographic Magazine conflates global statistics, public anxiety, and local coastal management into a single storyline of impending doom. The actual sea level measurements at Honolulu report relatively slow sea level rise. That is not climate reporting grounded in observation; it is advocacy framed as inevitability.
(2026-02-25). Sunday 3/8: Sacramento: International Women's Day 2026 – Protest Against Fascism & Misogyny. indybay.org California State Capitol Building – front steps | 1315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA, 95814 | This is a peaceful protest…
(2026-02-25). Mexico sends second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Amid a context characterized by the tightening of the economic embargo imposed by the United States, the Mexican government sent a new shipment of 1,193 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba on Tuesday. | The Mexican Navy ships Papaloapan and Huasteco set sail from the port of Veracruz on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This action was carried out following instructions from Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. | The ARM Papaloapan, the statement added, is carrying 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, which are essential food items; meanwhile, the ARM Huasteco is transporting 92 tons of b…
(2026-02-25). Islamabad launches Ramazan anti-begging drive, 42 detained in 24 hours. tribune.com.pk 
The district administration of Islamabad has launched a special anti-begging campaign during Ramazan, detaining 42 beggars and shifting them to lock-ups within the first 24 hours of the drive on Wednesday. | Operations were carried out at traffic signals, major highways and markets across the federal capital. Authorities said Safe City surveillance cameras were also utilised to identify and track professional beggars during the crackdown. | Read: Beggars turn scapegoats for government | Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon directed field officers to ensure strict enforcement throughout the holy month. | "No neglige…
(2026-02-25). UN marks 4 years of Ukraine war as Russia rejects ceasefire, vows to fight on. hindustantimes.com U.N. General Assembly members marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by demanding an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire, as Ukraine warned Moscow's ongoing "imperial" war violates core UN Charter principles and shows no real intent to stop its aggression. Russia rejected the UN General Assembly resolution, calling it one‚Äësided, "anti‚ÄëRussian," and a political tool of the West that ignores what Moscow describes as the "real causes" of the conflict and Ukraine's alleged violations in Donbas. Russian representatives argued the text was detached from…
(2026-02-25). 2026 Midterms Set To Be Least Competitive Due To Redistricting. newsone.com 
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, pilot killed. albawaba.com 
ALABWABA – Turkey's Ministry of National Defense announced Wendesday the death of a pilot in a F-16 fighter jet crash in northwestern Balikesir province.In a statement on X, the ministry said, "Our pilot was martyred. The cause of the accident will be determined following an investigation by the crash examination team." According to the data revealed, radio contact and tracking information with the jet were lost shortly after it took off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balikesir at 12.56 a.m. local time.A photo released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense revealed the name of the dead pilot. (X)The min…
(2026-02-25). World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' – Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands. | Brook reached his maiden T20 international hundred off 50 balls, with four sixes and 10 fours, as England went past their 165-run target with five balls to spare to win by two wickets. | Afridi jolted the England top order with a burst of three wickets before Brook played the ultimate captain's innings to steer his side home. | "In my opinion this will be the best innings of his life," Afrid…
(2026-02-25). Cuba begins celebrations for 50 years of People's Power with public hearing. radiohc.cu The National Assembly of Cuba inaugurated the program of activities for the 50th anniversary of the People's Power system on the Caribbean island this Tuesday, February 24th, with a Parliamentary Public Hearing. | The event, held in Havana, was attended by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, marking the start of a commemoration that will extend throughout the country during the centennial year of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | During the meeting, convened by the Commission for Attention to Local Organs, a historical overvie…
(2026-02-25). License Plate Readings Shouldn't Be Public Data. aclu.org We don't
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu breaks protocol again for PM Modi, warm hugs & private chat straight off the aircraft. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel to a warm reception from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport, showcasing the visible camaraderie between the two leaders. With India's national anthem marking the ceremonial welcome, the visit is both symbolic and strategic. Modi is scheduled to address the Knesset plenum, underlining the diplomatic weight of the trip. Beyond the optics, closed-door talks are expected to centre on counter-terror cooperation, defence procurement and joint production, cybersecurity, AI, and next-generation technology partnerships — reinforcing the expanding In…
(2026-02-25). Fierce Fighting Escalates in Kivu After Reported Death of M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
Fierce fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and its allied coalition, and the M23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels, has intensified across the Kivu region. The clashes, now in their seventh day, have heightened tensions amid reports that Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the M23/AFC, …
(2026-02-25). Magyezi Announces LC1, LC2 Elections for March—April 2026. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced that elections for Village (LC1) and Parish (LC2) administrative units will take place between March and April 2026. Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday, Minister Magyezi emphasized that these elections are critical to filling a governance vacuum that has persisted at the grassroots …
(2026-02-25). Nepal's rapper-mayor in pole position to become prime minister. tribune.com.pk 
After Nepal's historic youth-led uprising last September killed 77 people and forced then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician posted a typically terse message to millions of followers on social media. | "Dear Gen Z, the resignation of your killer has come," Balendra Shah – popularly known only as Balen – wrote. "Now your generation will have to lead the country. Be prepared." | Five months on, the musician who cut his political teeth when he became the mayor of the capital Kathmandu in 2022, is dominating the race to become Nepal's next prime minister after a genera…
(2026-02-25). Portland educational forum: Cuba Under Attack. workers.org 
Speakers at Portland's Feb. 21 Cuba education program outlined the impact of the recent U.S. oil blockade of Cuba, and explained how Cuba and the rest of the world are resisting and cooperating to help Cuba survive. The points they made are summarized here: Cuba has an exceptional history of . . . |
(2026-02-25). IHC chief justice walks out as CM Afridi attempts to speak in open court. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday attempted to speak at the rostrum of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar's court, but the chief justice left for his chamber without hearing him. | Speaking to the media outside the court, Afridi said that since a meeting with Dogar had not been possible through other channels, he had attempted to address him in open court. He approached the rostrum and greeted the chief justice, but his greeting was not returned. After waiting for an hour and fifteen minutes, the chief minister said he was not given so much as a response. | Afridi said…
(2026-02-25). Trump slams Maliki bid as Iran‚Äëbacked bloc holds line, Kurdish front emerges. hindustantimes.com As Trump warns it would be a "very bad choice" to bring Nouri al‚ÄëMaliki back as Iraq's PM, Maliki says he has "absolutely no intention" of withdrawing, backed by the pro‚ÄëIran Coordination Framework. At the same time, exiled Kurdish‚ÄëIranian groups form the "Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan," turning Iraq into a key arena in the U.S.—Iran struggle.
(2026-02-25). Cuba Under Siege Battles U.S. Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump on January 29 imposed import tariffs on any country providing Cuba with oil. The false claim that Cuba threatened terrorism against the United States served as pretext. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled that President Trump lacked constitutional authority for imposing tariffs. Now tariffs continue under different legal authorization. The oil
(2026-02-25). 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana. sanews.gov.za 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana | The country's financial future was on the agenda on Wednesday when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament. ⚪ Godongwana noted that this year's Budget Speech comes at a critical juncture for the public purse. ⚪ "We have reached an important turning point in the management of our public finances. Five years ago, the outlook was stark. State Capture had hollowed out critical institutions and weakened state owned entities. South Africa had been downgraded to junk status by the last of the three major credit rating agencies…
(2026-02-25). 'Hundred-bird dress' festival celebrated in south China's Guangxi. tribune.com.pk 
The traditional "hundred-bird dress" festival was held on Tuesday in Gandong Township of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County in Liuzhou City, located in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. | People from various ethnic groups donned festive attire to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Women wore traditional Miao costumes adorned with silver headdresses, while men performed on the lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, as participants sang and danced together. | Read: Nine days, billions spent: China's Spring Festival sparks consumer frenzy | The "hundred-bird dress," crafted from bird feathers, is regarded…
(2026-02-25). HIV/Aids research funding bolstered. sanews.gov.za HIV/Aids research funding bolstered | Government will allocate some R410 million over the medium term to offset the funding gap in research left after the withdrawal of funding by the United States. | This according to the National Treasury's 2026 Budget Review released alongside the Budget Speech on Wednesday. | "Over the medium term, R410 million will be reprioritised from the Department of Health to the South African Medical Research Council to offset research grant funding withdrawn by the United States. | "This allocation forms part of a co-funding arrangement with global donors to sustain key HIV/AIDS resea…
(2026-02-25). Trump government disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Jesse Jackson and Fidel Castro . . . |
(2026-02-25). Sign Up: Twin Cities Tenants Rent Strike Drive Phone Blitz (MN). wibailoutpeople.org 
The strike drive is live! We need to call thousands of Twin Cities tenants to organize strike pledges. Each phone blitz will begin with a training on how to have strike conversations. One week ago tenants in the Twin Cities launched a historic cities-wide rent strike drive in order to demand real eviction protection and …
(2026-02-25). Canada Operates a Web of Domestic Military Bases and Secretive Foreign Bases. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-02-25). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-25). Infrastructure remains the 'bedrock' of SA economic growth. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure remains the 'bedrock' of SA economic growth | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reiterated government's commitment to making infrastructure investment the bedrock of the country's growing economy. | The Minister tabled the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "Infrastructure investment remains the foundation upon which long-term economic growth, improved service delivery and job creation are built. | "Government is shifting the composition of spending towards growth-enhancing public infrastructure," he said. | During the Budget Speech last year, Godongwana announced that some R1 tri…
(2026-02-25). PAL-AWDA NY/NJ Condemns DOJ Lawsuit and Proposals to Criminalize Stolen Land Protests. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-25). Iran rejects US claims on missile programme as 'big lies'. geo.tv 
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. — Reuters Foreign ministry spox responds to claims on missile programme.Baqaei doesn't specify which claims he was referring to in X post.Trump says Iran would never be allowed to…
(2026-02-25). 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan also felt in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Wednesday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Swat, Peshawar, Chitral, and other cities across Pakistan, authorities said. | The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the epicenter was located at 36.99°N latitude and 71.41°E longitude in the Hindu Kush region. | Residents in affected cities reported strong shaking, prompting many to evacuate homes and offices and seek safety in open areas. | There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities continue to monitor the situat…
(2026-02-25). Arrested for Political Dissent. progressive.org An artist and former Dreamer moved a box of zines. Now he faces felony charges and possible deportation.
(2026-02-25). Jesse Jackson Was The Last Black 'Leader'. newsone.com 
Source: Jeffrey Markowitz / Getty | When the news broke that Jesse Jackson died, I did what we all do now. | I went online to observe the conversation. | What I found wasn't unified grief or even unified respect. It was cacophonous. A timeline full of the hottest takes. Some reverent. Some dismissive. Some clinical. Some cruel. But it all boiled down to a whole lot of people with a whole lot of conflicting opinions about who Jesse Jackson was, what he wasn't, and what we had projected onto him over the course of his public life. | But what became clear to me as I scrolled is that most of us weren't even talkin…
(2026-02-25). PATRICK LAWRENCE: To Whom Are Our Liars Lying What Is the Point of Their Lies? consortiumnews.com In America's late-imperial phase, conjured realities are preferable to reality. The creak of history's wheel has become unbearable such that forlorn attempts to silence it are the only remaining resort. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News To make the case…
(2026-02-25). Diana's Ghost Haunts Britain's Royals. fairobserver.com She wasn't there, but her presence was undeniable. The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor debacle has erupted in a way that would have been unthinkable without Diana, Princess of Wales: Her willingness to induce the world's media into her confidence and share her life changed both the way royals treated the media and the media's methods of covering…
(2026-02-25). Doctors warn of province-wide shutdown over Dr Mehwish's killing. tribune.com.pk 
Doctors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa warned on Wednesday that they would expand their protest to the entire province if their demands were not met, as the boycott of elective services in hospitals continued in southern districts and parts of Mardan division following the killing of Dr Mehwish Hasnain. | Dr Mehwish, a lady doctor serving at the District Headquarters Hospital, was shot dead by unidentified assailants while returning home after completing her duty. The incident occurred on the double road in the Kohat Development Authority area, near the hospital premises, on Sunday. Reports indicate that the attackers…
(2026-02-25). NED leader cut off in Congress after boasting of 'deploying' 200 Starlinks to Iran amid violence. scheerpost.com By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed for the Grayzone The National Endowment for Democracy's president, Damon Wilson, bragged to a House committee of his group's aggressive efforts to spark unrest in Iran, including by smuggling Starlink terminals and fashioning anti-Iran narratives for the media. Damon Wilson, the head of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), was interrupted …
(2026-02-25). We're Hiring: Director of Revenue Growth. wattsupwiththat.com We are seeking a Director of Revenue Growth…
(2026-02-25). W.E.B. Du Bois and Civil Society. counterpunch.org 
Sociologist and writer, W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) became nationally known after 1905's Niagara Movement. He helped form the NAACP in 1909 and the Pan-African Congress during World War I and focused on peacemaking and decolonization. In 1910, Du Bois served as the editor of The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, the "oldest black-oriented
(2026-02-25). Milwaukee, March 12, 2026: Community Appreciation Iftar. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-02-25). Three security personnel martyred in attack on vehicle near Chaman. tribune.com.pk 
Three security personnel were killed and another injured on Tuesday when unidentified attackers opened fire on a security vehicle in the Roghani area on the outskirts of Chaman, security officials said. | The attack occurred during a routine movement through the area, and the assailants fled immediately after the shooting, according to law enforcement sources. | The martyred and injured personnel were taken to Chaman Civil Hospital, where the wounded official was reported to be in stable condition, they added. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers. | Autho…
(2026-02-25). PTI moves Supreme Court to shift Imran Khan to Al-Shifa Hospital in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Senior members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking the transfer of the party's founder, former prime minister Imran Khan, to Al-Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment. | The petition was filed by PTI lawyer Latif Khosa in the Toshakhana criminal case under Rule 35(6) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, following a health assessment report prepared by barrister Salman Safdar at the court's direction. | It requested that Imran be immediately shifted to Shifa International Hospital for specialised treatment of his eye condition by a retina sp…
(2026-02-25). The Warm Illusion of Winter Prices — Signal or Mirage? fairobserver.com 
Every January, inflation seems to wake up before the rest of the economy. Recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) suggests that prices are heating up again, markets are twitching and analysts are searching for culprits — from tariffs to corporate pricing power. But sometimes the drama says more about the calendar than about…
(2026-02-25). Kasese District Steps Up Disaster Preparedness Measures. plusnews.ug 
Kasese District authorities have intensified disaster preparedness efforts ahead of the March/April/May months that have been previously associated with heavy rains, floods, and mudslides. In the past years, major rivers such as Nyamwamba have burst their banks between March and May, causing severe flooding in Kasese Municipality and Karusandara Sub-county, while mudslides devastated mountainous …
(2026-02-25). Reexamining Du Bois on Civil War and the General Strike. wibailoutpeople.org 
Black Reconstruction in America placed African people at the center of the struggle to end chattel slavery and create the conditions for building a genuine democratic system in the United States By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday February 25, 2026African American History Month Series No. 7 Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois published a pioneering study on …
(2026-02-25). R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme. sanews.gov.za R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme | National Treasury's Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme has identified some R12 billion in wasteful and ineffective programs within government. ⚪ This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. ⚪ "[In] the Budget last May, we promised that spending priorities would not be funded through tax increases if this could be avoided. We have kept that promise, through our commitment to finding savings from unproductive expenditure, closing leakages, and rooting out inefficiencies…
(2026-02-25). Stop the Sweeps! Follow the Money. indybay.org More Meetings Slated to Demand Survival Services & Sane Treatment for Folks Outside…
(2026-02-25). UK launches e-visa system for Pakistani students, workers. tribune.com.pk 
The United Kingdom has introduced an electronic visa (e-visa) system for Pakistani applicants, the British High Commission in Islamabad announced. Applicants will now complete visa applications online, and physical visa stickers will no longer be placed in passports, the High Commissioner said. | UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott confirmed the launch of the e-visa system, describing it as a "simpler and safer" way for students and workers to obtain UK visas. | Starting July 15, physical visa stickers will no longer be required in passports for the majority of main applicants travelling to the UK f…
(2026-02-25). Ukraine's Pacifists in a Country at War. progressive.org Meet three members of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement who call for peace as war begins its fifth year.
(2026-02-25). House Bill Would Prevent Jan. 6 Rioters From Receiving Taxpayer Money. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | Rep. Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) sponsored a House bill that would prevent those who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot from receiving taxpayer-funded settlements. | "We have got to ma…
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Make Billionaires PAY!!! indybay.org Valley Fair Mall• 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | meet up on the corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St…
(2026-02-25). Imprisoned Man Died From A Beating, Not A Heart Attack As Authorities Claimed. newsone.com 
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt Completes the Feat against Inter in the Champions League Play-offs. radiohc.cu Havana, February 24 (RHC) — Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt today completed the feat of qualifying for the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, after beating Italian Inter 2-1 in the second leg of the play-offs. | Goals from Jens Petter Hauge in the 58th minute and Hakon Evjen in the 72nd stunned the Nerazzurri fans gathered at San Siro and put the visitors on course for a clash with either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round. | Alessandro Bastoni scored a consolation goal for the Italians in the 76th minute, after a shot confirmed by goal-line technology. | The Norwegian side se…
(2026-02-25). Tell Congress: Do Not Overturn Local Pesticide Laws. indybay.org Urgent action is needed to help stop the spread of toxic pesticides.
(2026-02-25). Cuba-Nicaragua: tercer pulso de un tope amistoso. radiohc.cu La selección cubana de béisbol enfrentará hoy a Nicaragua en Rivas, en el tercer duelo de su serie amistosa rumbo al VI Clásico Mundial, con la mira puesta en afinar piezas y consolidar su identidad competitiva. | El desafío se mira como un laboratorio en plena ebullición. Más que un simple amistoso, el choque en el estadio Yamil Ríos Ugarte representa una estación clave en la travesía hacia el gran torneo internacional, donde cada decisión técnica pesa y cada turno al bate revela certezas o dudas. | La serie, pactada a cuatro encuentros, comenzó con un empate 2-2 que dejó sensaciones encontradas y continuó con u…
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones en Guantánamo celebran su día. radiohc.cu 
Con los esfuerzos por alcanzar satisfactorios ingresos económicos y calidad en los servicios, los trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica en la provincia de Guantánamo celebran su día este 24 de febrero, fecha que motiva mayor eficiencia y compromiso en su quehacer. | Esta efeméride evoca la primera salida al aire oficial de la emisora Radio Rebelde, en la Sierra Maestra, en 1958, para la cual se contó con la ayuda de radioaficionados y técnicos de radio para sus transmisiones. | En este día se reconoce a quienes hacen posible la recepción de las señales radiales y televisivas en los…
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). Un amigo italiano solidario con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
A pesar de la compleja situación económica que atraviesa Cuba causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos, amigos de Europa enviaron un contenedor con material de computos, implementos deportivos e insumos médicos proveniente de Italia, Alemania y Austria. | La carga es un esfuerzo conjunto de la Asociación de Amistad Italia-Cuba y en específico del club de Rávena, pero participó también los clubes de Emilia Romagba, Las Marcas, San Marino Cuba, Asiciba Umbría y otros clubes de Liguria. Ese esfuerzo conjunto lo coordina el amigo italiano Rodolfo Dal Pane, un jubilado de los ferrocarriles, que su actuar para…
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). Gobierno de México envía nuevo cargamento de ayuda a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno de México envió un nuevo cargamento con un total de mil 193 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos. | A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. | Según agregó, entre los alimentos de primera necesidad que transporta el buque ARM Papaloapan destacan frijol y leche en polvo, los cuales suman mil 78 toneladas, mient…
(2026-02-25). La Francia verso una nuova rivoluzione? strategic-culture.su Il conflitto ideologico interno travalica le frontiere, intaccando i rapporti del paese con l'Europa e gli Stati Uniti | Segue nostro Non esiste dubbio che il caso Deranque — militante della destra radicale rimasto ucciso in uno scontro con oppositori politici il 14 febbraio scorso — stia mettendo alla prova la solidità delle istituzioni della Repubblica, fomentando tensioni profonde che covano da ormai decenni tra tutte le f…
(2026-02-25). ONU reafirma acompañamiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba reafirmó su compromiso de acompañar a la isla en el plan de contingencia diseñado para enfrentar el bloqueo energético. | Tal postura fue expresada por Francisco Pichón, coordinador residente del citado sistema en la Mayor de las Antillas. | Dijo que cada una de las agencias de la ONU viene trabajando con su contraparte cubana para conocer no sólo donde están las mayores necesidades, sino también los riesgos y las acciones que deben ser prioritarias. | Entre los sectores de especial atención citó: el de la salud, el alimentario, agua y saneamiento, protección a grupos vulnera…
(2026-02-25). En el Parlamento Europeo se alza la voz por Cuba. radiohc.cu Un grupo de 35 miembros del Parlamento Europeo, pertenecientes a diferentes grupos políticos, dirigió una carta a la Alta Representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, Kaja Kallas, en la que expresaron su profunda preocupación por el impacto del reciente recrudecimiento de las medidas del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.
(2026-02-25). Crean en Cuba sistema transportista para empleados de salud. radiohc.cu 
En medio de las limitaciones que enfrenta el transporte público en Cuba, agudizadas por la escasez de combustibles, comenzó a operar este viernes en La Habana la nueva empresa estatal Transmed, concebida para garantizar la movilidad del personal del sector de la Salud y apoyar servicios sensibles vinculados a pacientes. | La iniciativa, presentada por el Ministerio de Transporte (Mitrans), surge como resultado de la coordinación entre organismos centrales, el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap), el Gobierno provincial y otras instituciones, y su puesta en marcha responde a la necesidad de sostener uno de los sec…
(2026-02-25). Olympic Champions Lead Cuban Boxing to Central American Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, February 25 (RHC) — Olympic champions Julio César La Cruz and Erislandy àÅlvarez lead the Cuban boxing team announced today for the Central American qualifying tournament to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico. | La Cruz (90 kg) and àÅlvarez (65 kg) will arrive at the regional competition, scheduled for the 11th through the 16th of next month, bolstered by their recent titles at the 45th Independence Cup of Boxing, held the previous week in the Dominican city of Santiago de los Caballeros. | Another champion from that tournament, Saidel Horta (60 kg), is also among the seven boxers under the g…
(2026-02-25). Constitución y proyecto de nación: Continuidad, actualización y responsabilidad histórica. cubadebate.cu Reflexionar sobre la Constitución de la República de Cuba implica situarla en perspectiva histórica y política. No es un texto aislado ni una reforma meramente técnica; es la expresión jurídica de un momento del proyecto social cubano, construido sobre bases anteriores y proyectado hacia nuevos escenarios.
(2026-02-25). Tormenta histórica: EEUU vive la nevada más intensa en una década. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta de nieve azotó la víspera el noreste de Estados Unidos, desde Maryland hasta Maine, que obligó a millones de personas a quedarse en casa en medio de fuertes vientos y alertas de ventisca, al tiempo que los servicios de transporte quedaron suspendidos, mientras escuelas y negocios cerraron.
(2026-02-25). 24 de febrero, en la región central, el protagonismo de los Pinos Viejos y Nuevos. radiohc.cu Aunque en la Región Central del país no se efectuaron alzamientos el 24 de febrero de 1895, esta parte de la geografía cubana fue protagonista de importantes levantamientos posteriores, donde se destacaron líderes de la Gesta del 68 y jefes mambises muy jóvenes que emergieron en el reinicio de la contienda, en una zona imprescindible por su posición geográfica para el paso del Oriente al Occidente y lograr la libertad de la isla.
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org 
Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears. aljazeera.com Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
(2026-02-25). Palestinian filmmaker showcases the beauty of pre-war Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Yousef Al Helou documented Gaza and its people in 2023, months before the start of Israel's war,…
(2026-02-25). Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized. aljazeera.com US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
(2026-02-25). Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law. aljazeera.com Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.
(2026-02-25). Commons Speaker says he tipped off police about Mandelson ahead of arrest. aljazeera.com British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says he passed information about Peter Mandelson to Metropolitan Police.
(2026-02-25). Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising. aljazeera.com In the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.
(2026-02-25). Lebanon's second airport could receive passengers by summer, officials say. aljazeera.com Lebanon has long discussed opening a second airport. As the political debate has faded, the possibility is near.
(2026-02-25). Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog. aljazeera.com Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
(2026-02-25). UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan's Kordofan, calls for an end to the war. aljazeera.com Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
(2026-02-25). Displaced Sudanese women caught up in war suffer wretched Ramadan. aljazeera.com Women in Sudan's Al-Sarraf camp face hunger and disease during a desperate holy month.
(2026-02-25). Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens. aljazeera.com More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
(2026-02-25). India vs Zimbabwe: T20 World Cup Super Eights — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com India and Zimbabwe are both in need to a Super Eights win to keep alive T20 World Cup semifinal dream.
(2026-02-25). Modi in Israel live: India's PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset. aljazeera.com Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
(2026-02-25). Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state. aljazeera.com Women and children among those killed in air strikes on a village market in Rakhine.
(2026-02-25). Senegal prime minister decries Morocco's jailing of fans after AFCON final. aljazeera.com Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
(2026-02-25). FIFA boss confident about Mexico World Cup despite violence. aljazeera.com FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches…
(2026-02-25). Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks. aljazeera.com Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel: What's on the agenda, and why it matters. aljazeera.com India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
(2026-02-25). Calls for justice grow after Israeli settlers kill another US citizen. aljazeera.com Rights advocates say US envoy Mike Huckabee has failed to push for accountability for Israeli abuses against Americans.
(2026-02-25). US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned. aljazeera.com US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu greets Indian PM Modi as he lands in Israel. aljazeera.com India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
(2026-02-25). French Senate vote endorses New Caledonia's future status. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Senators have endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future political status. Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right and centre-right parties) voted in favour, and 41 voted against. The four-hour sitting was marked by a lengthy address by French Prime Minister…
(2026-02-25). New Addition to List of Nuclear Near Catastrophes. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON…
(2026-02-25). Culture of Peace Art Exhibition Held in New Zealand. worldbeyondwar.org 
The aims of this exhibition were to promote a 'Culture of Peace' and to engage in promoting discussions around the importance of living in peace and harmony. ‚Ä®#WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-25). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-25). China's forest coverage reaches 241 million hectares, about 100 trees per person. ecns.cn China's forest coverage has reached 3.614 billion mu (about 241 million hectares), equivalent to roughly 100 trees per person, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2026-02-25). China urges Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's remarks released on Monday.
(2026-02-25). Robot craze sweeps Lanzhou in northwest China. ecns.cn A quadruped robot interacts with visitors at a robot-themed amusement park in Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2026.
(2026-02-25). Team China finishes Milan-Cortina 2026 with 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals. ecns.cn With five gold, four silver and six bronze medals at Milan-Cortina 2026, China achieved its best result at an overseas Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-25). Poll: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'too high'. ecns.cn Nearly half of surveyed United States residents said they believe that current US tariffs on Chinese goods are "too high", and even though many of them remain divided over how much the US should trade with China, they still support working with the world's second-largest economy on a range of practical priorities.
(2026-02-25). Trump administration sues University of California for alleged antisemitism. ecns.cn The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC) for what it described as "engaging in a hostile work environment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus."
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-25). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-25). China records 596 mln domestic tourist trips during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China recorded 596 million domestic tourist trips during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China on Tuesday. During the nine-day holiday, domestic trips increased by 95 million compared with the eight-day Spring Festival holiday in 2025.
(2026-02-25). Folk customs shine at Guangxi's Zongba Festival. ecns.cn Recently, folk cultural activities for the 2026 Dahua Zongba Festival were held during the Spring Festival at Dahua Yao Autonomous County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-25). Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concludes in Verona. ecns.cn The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday.
(2026-02-25). Order IDF to probe Gaza aid worker deaths, Doctors Without Borders asks top court. haaretz.com Despite repeated appeals to the military's top legal authorities, the group says it has seen no sign that a criminal investigation has been opened. 'The absence of an investigation is a serious breach of international law,' MSF's lawyer said…
(2026-02-25). U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announces consular services in West Bank. haaretz.com The move will mark the first time the embassy will be providing such services at Israeli settlements after starting to do so recently in Palestinian cities in the West Bank…
(2026-02-25). Trump: never allow Iran, number-one sponsor of terror, to have nuclear weapon. haaretz.com Trump said Iran has 'already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,' warning Tehran not to 'ever doubt America's resolve'…
(2026-02-25). Israel hide behind an Iran war to avoid a strategy in Lebanon and Syria. haaretz.com Even if Trump orders strikes on Iran, the spotlight will return to Jerusalem ‚ñ The U.S. betrayal of the Kurds — and its backing of Turkey's Syria occupation — underscores Israel's need for a coherent regional strategy…
(2026-02-25). Australia tells families to leave Israel and Lebanon amid regional tensions. haaretz.com The Australian Foreign Ministry said the move reflects a 'deteriorating security situation' in the region, offering voluntary departures for families in Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Citizens are urged to leave while commercial flights remain, echoing recent U.S. embassy evacuation guidance…
(2026-02-25). One of most historic estates is on sale for tens of millions. haaretz.com The 'Bishop's House' is a 19th-century stone villa on one of Jerusalem's historic streets. Built as the residence of an Anglican bishop, it later served as a World War II glass factory, a Finnish-run kindergarten and in the 1970s was home to the family of publisher Robert Maxwell…
(2026-02-25). Jailed Critic in Rwanda Faces 30-Year Sentence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | Last week marked six years since Rwandan gospel singer and peace advocate Kizito Mihigo died in police custody. While his suspicious death remains unexplained, it clearly signaled the government's deepening repression of free speech.A survivor of the 1994 genocide, Mihigo's music centered on forgiveness and compassion. He was arrested in 2014 on charges of offenses against the state stemming from a song he wrote expressing solidarity with genocide victims and others killed in retaliatory violence. While authorities pardoned him in 2018, he told Human…
(2026-02-25). Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks in front of charred agricultural equipment, at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Msayleh, on October 11, 2025. | © Mahmoud Zayyat /AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-25). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-25). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-25). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-25). LCIII re-runs scheduled for March 12. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has scheduled March 12, 2026, to conduct residual elections in areas where the February 4 Local Government Council III (LCIII) polls were not concluded due to administrative and technical disruptions. In a letter dated February 20, 2026, to Returning Officers and District Election Administrators, the EC …
(2026-02-25). KCCA should establish tolls to manage traffic congestion and parking. independent.co.ug 
For a toll system to succeed in Kampala, public transportation must be improved by increasing bus frequency and reliability, improving road conditions, and expanding routes to underserved areas. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | City tolls are fees charged for entering specific parts of the city to decrease traffic, reduce pollution, and fund infrastructure projects. I believe …
(2026-02-25). Cheptegei targets breakthrough in London Marathon. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Joshua Cheptegei, the world record holder over 5,000m and 10,000m, has set his target on finally breaking through in the 2026 London Marathon. Cheptegei, together with fellow Ugandan and reigning world cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo, will take part in this year's London event on April 26. "Since starting to …
(2026-02-25). Aga Khan School students recognised for regional competition win as Junior Achievement Uganda and Absa Uganda launch 2026 Company of the Year Competition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Uganda, today officially announced the start of the 2026 Company of the Year (COY) schools' competition. The launch ceremony, held at Aga Khan High School, doubled as a celebratory handover of a USD 1,000 prize cheque to the school's student …
(2026-02-25). Will Japan's new rock star PM Takaichi deliver? independent.co.ug 
Now that she has consolidated her power in Japan's legislature, what she will do with it? COMMENT | ADAM SIMPSON | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has delivered her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections she called shortly after taking office. Now that she has consolidated her power in Japan's legislature (called …
(2026-02-25). Buganda Kingdom backs launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform. independent.co.ug 
Kamapla, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Buganda Kingdom today witnessed the official launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform aimed at transforming how Ugandans buy and sell goods online. The launch, held in Bulange Mengo, was presided over by the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who framed the initiative as a step toward merging tradition with technology. …
(2026-02-25). Mao enters Speakership race to "Balance the Boat" independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norbert Mao, the President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has officially entered the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The Laroo-Pece MP-elect framed his candidacy as a strategic necessity rather than personal ambition, arguing that his leadership is required to …
(2026-02-25). Top 5 Customer Service Strategies for Boosting Sales. moderndiplomacy.eu Most businesses believe that sales and customer service reside in separate departments. Every small interaction sends a message. The way you answer a question, explain a detail, or handle uncertainty all influence how comfortable someone feels pulling out their card. Spending money is personal. People need to feel looked after before they commit. They want …
(2026-02-25). Congo's Cobalt Curbs Expose China's Critical Metals Vulnerability. moderndiplomacy.eu China has long been viewed as the powerhouse of critical minerals, particularly those used in batteries for electric vehicles. In 2024, it accounted for 78% of global refined cobalt output, according to the International Energy Agency. But China's dominance masks a key vulnerability: it lacks substantial domestic cobalt mining capacity and relies heavily on imports …
(2026-02-25). Beijing Claims CIA Running Disinformation Campaigns Against Its Global Projects. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence and security agencies have detected covert campaigns led by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on social media, aimed at discrediting the Belt and Road Initiative in the Middle East and the Global South. This US intelligence activity targeting China seeks to influence public opinion, sow discord, and undermine Chinese alliances through sophisticated …
(2026-02-25). The Age of Water Bankruptcy Victims, Perpetrators and Processes. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction A recent report from the UN Institute for Water, Environment and Health announced we have entered an age of 'water bankruptcy'. The language of 'crisis' and 'stress' is no longer adequate to describe the situation, instead we are in a "post-crisis failure state" where "baselines can no longer be restored". Our water pollution and …
(2026-02-25). Pakistan on High Alert Amid Fears of Militant Retaliation. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan has intensified its security measures and arrested dozens of suspects after carrying out air strikes on targets in Afghanistan over the past weekend. The strikes, Islamabad says, targeted militant hideouts responsible for recent suicide bombings inside Pakistan. The government claims these militants use Afghan territory as a safe haven, a charge Kabul denies, insisting …
(2026-02-25). Trump Administration Pushes Diplomats to Fight Data Sovereignty Laws. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has directed U.S. diplomats to actively oppose foreign laws that restrict how American tech companies handle citizens' data abroad. An internal State Department cable, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, described such measures as threats to artificial intelligence services, global data flows, and civil liberties. Experts say …
(2026-02-25). Gaza firm to build UAE-funded houses in Israeli south. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Settlements and control in Israel and the Gaza Strip Since 1967. newarab.com 
Since before 1967, Israel has dehumanised Gaza through its colonial policies, a pattern that Based largely on archival research, the book situates Gaza's present within a broader historical context, showing how Israel has exploited th…
(2026-02-25). Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks. newarab.com 
Abbas Araghchi's appeal came as Iran issued a muted warning to student protesters maintaining pressure on the government, against the backdrop of mounting US threats of action to halt Tehran's nuclear programme. | "We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual in…
(2026-02-25). UK group documents 1,000 cases of anti-Palestinian repression. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Jewish settlers gloat at shackled Palestinians in 'prison tour'. newarab.com 
The head of Kobi Yaakobi, the chief commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, invited 20 members of his synagogue in
(2026-02-25). Southern Yemen gov't in Aden holds first session under fire. newarab.com 
Aden, the internationally recognised At least one person was killed, and 11 were injured, accordin…
(2026-02-25). Why is the US sending an armada of F-22s to Israel and Europe. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-25). India's Modi makes his second official visit to Israel. newarab.com 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening ties with a key trade and defence partner, a trip that has drawn criticism at home. | It is Modi's second visit to Israel as prime minister. | Modi has said he would hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Standing on the podium, the prime minister delivered a message of "friendship, respect and partnership" to Israel. | "Our nations share…
(2026-02-25). Japanese journalist arrested in Iran, Tokyo demands release. newarab.com 
US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Radio Farda named the journalist as Shinnosuke Kawashima, reporting on Tuesday that he was transferred to Kawashima was being held in Ward 7 of the jail, where political prisoners are usually incarcerated, a source told the radio.
(2026-02-25). South Sudan opposition alleges civilian massacre. newarab.com 
South Sudan's opposition on Monday said government troops had committed a "massacre" of at least 25 civilians, including women and children. | The increasingly unstable country is seeing a surge of fighting, much of it in eastern Jonglei state where at least 280,000 people have been displaced since December according to the United Nations. | Hospitals have been overwhelmed as government forces under President Salva Kiir have clashed with militias allied to his former vice-president Riek Machar. | The opposition says a gathering on Saturday morning of villagers in Pankor, Ayod county of Jonglei, turned into a "dea…
(2026-02-25). Israel warns Beirut airport may be hit if Hezbollah US-Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). MENA Sports Wrap: Al-Ahli go top as Saudi title race tightens. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Kuwait cabinet approves draft decree amending citizenship law. newarab.com 
The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and will now be referred to Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah for final approval. | According to the official Kuwait News Agency, the amendments aim "to modernise the legal framework" governing nationality, "striking a b…
(2026-02-25). 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-25). Identity, first love, and politics in Fire in Every Direction. newarab.com 
"I realised I was, in fact, and despite all performance to the contrary, an Arab man who was scared and filled with foreboding, with a force I had not realised was within me." | These are the words of
(2026-02-25). US sanctions Russian and UAE figures over cyber activity. newarab.com 
The US on Tuesday imposed cyber-related sanctions on four individuals and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the The entities and people were targeted "for their acquisition and distribution of cyber tools harmful to US national security", the Treasury Department said in a statement. | In a corresponding move, the US Department of State said one of the individuals and two of the entities hit with sanctions were also designated under the…
(2026-02-25). Somaliland leader to make first official Israel visit in March. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-25). Not forgetting the victims: Club Epstein and crimes against humanity. onlineopinion.com.au Three and a half million Epstein files, and still no justice. Who is this process really protecting?
(2026-02-25). What Brazil's president did instead of joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'. responsiblestatecraft.org When Brazilians vote for president in October, multilateralism will likely be on the ballot. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has long stressed diversifying and deepening the diplomatic and trade relations of Latin America's largest nation with the rest of the world. His most likely opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, will argue that Brazil belongs squarely in Washington's camp.The Bolsonaro clan has long criticized Lula's dogged embrace of the BRICS bloc, for example, as well as his attempts to insert Brazil into major geopolitical debates as unnecessarily provo…
(2026-02-25). Who are the Dems giving tacit green light to Iran attack and why? responsiblestatecraft.org In the days surrounding an Axios
(2026-02-25). Why America's Top General Is Echoing Public Doubts Over an Iran Strike. thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear program and regional influence, debates inside Washington are intensifying over whether military action is justified. Central to this discussion is General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who has become emblematic of wider public concerns in the U.S. …
(2026-02-25). Russia Has Not Won — But Can Ukraine Endure Without Europe? thinktank.pk the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its fifth year — marking over 1,800 days of relentless fighting that has reshaped European security, strained global alliances, and inflicted profound human suffering. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed, Russia "has not won" and Ukraine still stands, but whether Kyiv can endure in the long term without …
(2026-02-25). Iranian expert commented on the negotiations: A risk-focused approach, not one based on trust. unitedworldint.com 
On Iran's approach to negotiations. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst Peiman Salehi evaluates Iran-US tensions and negotiations. In a period where regional tensions are rising, and military activity has reached its peak, the question "Is the US buildup a harbinger of war?" occupies the global agenda. Peiman Salehi, an Iranian political analyst and author, …
(2026-02-25). China's Rise as the World's Laboratory. unitedworldint.com From Assembly Lines to Algorithms By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China has traditionally been defined in the world economy as the "world's factory" — a manufacturing giant which offered size, velocity, and price discounts to global value chains. With the growth of its market, the script was rewritten: China emerged as a giant market where foreign …
(2026-02-25). Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2. whyy.org Kurt Russell & son Wyatt talk with Patrick Stoner about playing the same character, old & young.
(2026-02-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-25). Demand the immediate release of Communist Party Marxist-Kenya leader Booker Omole! wsws.org CPM-K Secretary General, Booker Ngesa Omole was violently abducted on Monday in Isiolo town by the Kenya Police Service. The ICFI demands that the Ruto regime release him immediately.
(2026-02-25). Militarisation of Australian universities intensifies: More than $200 million in defence contracts since 2024. wsws.org The expanding contracts with universities feed into the next phase of the AUKUS military pact between the US, UK and Australia, targeting China.
(2026-02-25). Mass protests in Detroit area against plans for ICE detention and operational centers. wsws.org Hundreds of people in Romulus and Southfield, Michigan, protested Monday evening against plans to expand ICE operations across the Detroit metro area.
(2026-02-25). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for solidarity with Turkish miners' wildcat strike. wsws.org The miners have halted production to demand payment of unpaid wages, enforcement of promotion rights, retroactive contract benefits, guaranteed seniority and severance protections, and genuine health and safety measures.
(2026-02-25). Measles cases in the US surge past 1,000 in 2026. wsws.org Measles cases in the United States have already exceeded 1,000 in 2026, increasing at a far faster pace than last year, which marked a three-decade high. The outbreak exposes the deadly consequences of the Trump-Kennedy effort to destroy public health institutions.
(2026-02-25). 2 Pennsylvania students remain imprisoned 4 days after anti-ICE protest as "Quakertown 5" face felony charges. wsws.org Five minors held more than 72 hours after being assaulted by police at an anti-ICE rally now face felony charges while the police chief seen choking a student remains uncharged.
(2026-02-25). Pentagon gives Anthropic 3 days to drop AI safeguards or face blacklisting. wsws.org The Trump administration has given Anthropic an ultimatum to remove AI safety restrictions on its Claude model or face blacklisting and compulsion under the Defense Production Act, while simultaneously signing a deal to deploy Elon Musk's fascist Grok AI on classified military networks.
(2026-02-25). Union bureaucracy sabotages the Kaiser Permanente strike. wsws.org The shutdown of the strike, without prior notice, a contract or even a tentative agreement, underscores the need for a workers' rebellion against the union bureaucracy.
(2026-02-25). Actor Robert Duvall (1931-2026): A realist who went beyond his own conceptions. wsws.org Duvall began acting in the theater in the 1950s, pursued a career in television in the 1960s and achieved his greatest prominence in films in the 1970s and beyond.