(2026-02-12). The Red Line Crisis: Iran, Trump, and Israel's High-Stakes Standoff. thinktank.pk Iran has made it absolutely clear that its ballistic missile capabilities are off limits in diplomatic negotiations — even as indirect talks with the United States and its allies resume in Oman and elsewhere. Iranian officials, including Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have repeatedly stated that Tehran's missile programme …
(2026-02-12). US, Iran eye tentative nuclear talks as regional diplomacy intensifies. scmp.com The US and Iran may soon be taking tentative steps towards a new nuclear deal, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Gulf monarchies and Turkey to prevent a destructive regional war. | With US President Donald Trump indicating a clear preference for diplomacy over aggression, Washington appears to have dropped proposals to pursue regime change in Tehran and rescue Iranians caught in a brutal crackdown on last month's protests.
(2026-02-12). Iran's foreign minister on negotiations with U.S. workers.org 
The Islamic Republic News Agency released the following statement from an interview Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did with Al Jazeera on Feb 7. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran's recent talks with Washington marked "a good starting point," but emphasized that there is still a long way ahead for confidence-building. . . . |
(2026-02-12). Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking nukes, blames West for 'wall of mistrust'. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution to again insist Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons, blasting what he called a "high wall of mistrust" built by the US and Europe. He said Iran is "prepared for any kind of verification" but will not "bow" to Western "excessive demands," tying stalled talks to Washington and European rhetoric. Pezeshkian also praised countries like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for pursuing diplomacy and trying to block "malicious plans" by Israel and the US. Watch for details…
(2026-02-12). Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. "I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his …
(2026-02-12). Turkey Says US and Iran Show Flexibility as Nuclear Talks Regain Momentum. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran are displaying renewed flexibility in efforts to revive a nuclear agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times in an interview published Thursday. Fidan, who has engaged with both Washington and Tehran, said the atmosphere surrounding negotiations appears more pragmatic than in recent months. According to Fidan, Washington …
(2026-02-12). Children in Gaza forced to focus on work rather than school. aljazeera.com Children in Gaza find themselves having to work to survive, sacrificing education and childhood dreams.
(2026-02-12). Thursday 2/12: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-12). Israel's Wall of Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
It is because you are Palestinian." That was the rationale used by organizers of a major Christian mission conference in Ireland to explain why they were considering withdrawing their invitation for me to speak at their conference. Their concern was not due to any controversial things I had said or done. …Their hesitancy for me
(2026-02-12). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-12). How the U.S. Weaponizes Starvation and Aid in Gaza & Cuba. portside.org How the U.S. Weaponizes Starvation and Aid in Gaza & Cuba |
(2026-02-12). Israeli rabbinical judge violated ethical guidelines with extremist remarks. haaretz.com Rabbinical Judge Avraham Zarbiv served as a bulldozer driver in Gaza and boasted about the destruction in the Strip. 'We have crushed them. There are tens of thousands of dead,' he said on live television. 'The dogs and the cats ate them because no one collected them'…
(2026-02-12). Controversial US firm in Gaza aid scheme in talks for new role. newarab.com 
A US security firm that deployed armed veterans to guard Gaza aid sites is in talks with the
(2026-02-12). 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.
(2026-02-12). The Grass Is Greener Radio Show: Heba and Sawsan on Gaza and Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-12). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Protests erupt in Melbourne as Israeli president Herzog wraps up visit to Australia. haaretz.com Around 100 people have gathered near a police barricade close to Herzog's major event with the Jewish community, chanting 'Israel is a terrorist state' and 'arrest Herzog now.' Signs at the protest included 'Herzog visited Epstein's Island' and an image of Anne Frank alongside Hind Rajab…
(2026-02-12). Who is Marius Robert Fortelni, mentioned in the Epstein files. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The name Marius Robert Fortelni has been trending on social media in the last couple of hours after being linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the American controversial sex offender. How is he?Rep. Anna Paulina Luna posted on her official X account that the U.S. Department of Justice shared a passport photo of Marius Robert Fortelni as part of the Epstein files. The passport belongs to the Republic of Austria.Who is Marius Robert Fortelni, mentioned in the Epstein files?: A passport belongs to Jeffrey Epstein, but with a fake name. (X/ @RepLuna)According to the American politician, Marius Robert Fortelni…
(2026-02-12). US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates. geo.tv 
US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry March 28, 2017. — ReutersLawmakers frustrated with redactions in Epstein files.Justice Department says it has been transparent.Bondi defends…
(2026-02-12). PDF of February 12 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF WW Commentary What Trump's racist video reveals In the U.S. Houston students rally for kidnapped classmate More Epstein files released BAP boycott: U.S. & the World Cup Resistance to ICE grows Black History Month Reconstruction legacy Lessons for youth Can't erase struggles, past & present Tear down . . . |
(2026-02-12). Inside the New Epstein Files: What the Unredacted Names Reveal About America's Ruling Class. scheerpost.com In this second installment of our weekly deep dive into the Epstein files, Robert Scheer and media scholar Nolan Higdon unpack a wave of newly unredacted documents that expose the scale—and the culture—of Epstein's elite network. In the last 24 hours alone, Congress forced the release of additional co‚Äëconspirator names, revealing ties that stretch from …
(2026-02-12). Did Bondi Spy On Democrats' Search History Of Unredacted Epstein Files? Rep. Raskin Calls It 'Outrageous Abuse Of Power'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, a prominent House Democrat, is alleging that Attorney General Pam Bondi spied on her online searches while she was reviewing documents …
(2026-02-12). Bondi hearing exposes Epstein cover-up and secret "domestic terrorist" lists. wsws.org Trump's attorney general refused to answer virtually any questions related to the administration's ongoing cover-up of a multi-decade criminal conspiracy involving Jeffrey Epstein and powerful political and financial figures.
(2026-02-12). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.
(2026-02-12). GOP erupts as Massie clashes with Bondi over Epstein files in tense hearing. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-12). What Do Venezuela and Minnesota Have in Common. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump has begun to speak openly about placing the federal government in charge of overseeing elections in as many as 15 states where, he claims, corruption is rampant. What might Minnesota and Venezuela have in common under this framing? The answer points toward an emerging imperial logic of rule—one that increasingly displaces the
(2026-02-12). In advance of White House meeting, Brazil's Lula sanctions US abduction of Maduro. wsws.org In pursuit of US tariff relief, Lula has effectively legitimized Washington's invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of Maduro.
(2026-02-12). The Second Trump Administration's Cuba Doctrine: Pressure Power Politics and Oil. moderndiplomacy.eu For three hours on January 28th, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, responding to senators' crossfire questions ranging from drug-busting actions in the Caribbean Sea to the American military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. However, an exchange between …
(2026-02-12). The Energy Paradox: America's Quest for Venezuelan Oil in a World China Is Electrifying. moderndiplomacy.eu The world faces an immediate strategic challenge because global energy demand currently rises at a faster rate than previously expected. The recent developments in Venezuela's oil exports, combined with China's changing energy consumption and the United States' renewed control of heavy crude from Caracas, all point to a fundamental transition in global energy distribution. The …
(2026-02-12). US Energy Secretary Chris Wright touts oil production on Venezuela visit. aljazeera.com Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump's administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
(2026-02-12). Is it a change of power in Iran or regional chaos? unitedworldint.com Israel's goals and threats, US pressure, and Iran's survival instinct. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Writer Although it is only the second month of 2026, the world continues to witness events that are reshaping the entire global system. Following events that marked the first month of 2026, such as those in Greenland and Venezuela, the global …
(2026-02-12). President Díaz-Canel Reports on Cuba's Plans and Readiness for Confronting US Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. government's punitive executive order issued by President Trump on January 29 imposes tariffs on all countries shipping oil to Cuba. Already, little or no oil had been arriving in Cuba for several months, the result of a U.S. fleet patrolling in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. military attack on Venezuela on January 3, and
(2026-02-12). Amor por Cuba en jóvenes guineanos. radiohc.cu 
La ayuda médica cubana en el exterior también se presta en la formación de recursos humanos y hasta la fecha existen facultades de medicina en países como Angola, Bolivia, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Ecuatorial, Guyana, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Timor Leste y Venezuela. | Desde 1960 hasta el 2018, se graduaron en Cuba, 35 787 profesionales de 141 países y se formaron en Guinea Bissau, Timor Leste, Venezuela, Haití, Nicaragua, Guyana y Angola, unos 41 497 médicos, de ellos 37 032 en pregrado y 4465 de posgrado. | Precisamente en Guinea Bissau, el inicio de la colaboración médica se marca en el 21 de octubre…
(2026-02-12). Ministro de las FAR reconoce labor de la televisión y la radio cubanas. radiohc.cu La destacada labor de la televisión y la radio nacionales en el apoyo y aseguramiento a las honras fúnebres de los combatientes cubanos caídos heroicamente en cumplimiento del deber, el pasado 3 de enero en Caracas, Venezuela, fue reconocida por el Ministerio las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar). | El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió un diploma de reconocimiento firmado por el miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y ministro de las FAR, general de Cuerpo de Ejército, àÅlvaro López Miera. | El miembro del Comité Central del PCC, general de División,…
(2026-02-12). Amor por Cuba en jóvenes guineanos. radiohc.cu La ayuda médica cubana en el exterior también se presta en la formación de recursos humanos y hasta la fecha existen facultades de medicina en países como Angola, Bolivia, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Ecuatorial, Guyana, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Timor Leste y Venezuela. | Desde 1960 hasta el 2018, se graduaron en Cuba, 35 787 profesionales de 141 países y se formaron en Guinea Bissau, Timor Leste, Venezuela, Haití, Nicaragua, Guyana y Angola, unos 41 497 médicos, de ellos 37 032 en pregrado y 4465 de posgrado. | Precisamente en Guinea Bissau, el inicio de la colaboración médica se marca en el 21 de octubre…
(2026-02-12). Ministro de las FAR reconoce labor de la televisión y la radio cubanas. radiohc.cu La destacada labor de la televisión y la radio nacionales en el apoyo y aseguramiento a las honras fúnebres de los combatientes cubanos caídos heroicamente en cumplimiento del deber, el pasado 3 de enero en Caracas, Venezuela, fue reconocida por el Ministerio las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar). | El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió un diploma de reconocimiento firmado por el miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y ministro de las FAR, general de Cuerpo de Ejército, àÅlvaro López Miera. | El miembro del Comité Central del PCC, general de División,…
(2026-02-12). China's luge women's doubles sets best result at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn China's Gulijienaiti Adikeyoumu and Zhao Jiaying compete in the luge women's doubles at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. They placed eighth in 1: 48.487.
(2026-02-12). Hungary: Blocking Lawsuits Undermines Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Participants hold a placard reading "The independence of the judges is your security – Stand by them!" as Hungarian judges and court employees demonstrate in Budapest, Hungary, on February 22, 2025, for independence of the judiciary, rule of law, and freedom of expression of judges. | © 2025 Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-12). Rohit Pawar smells conspiracy in Ajit Pawar plane crash. ummid.com Rohit Pawar, MLA and NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader, said Ajit Pawar's plane crash on January 28, 2026 was not an accident and could be a conspiracy.
(2026-02-12). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-12). China offers expanding opportunities for Italian businesses: ICCF report. ecns.cn Italian companies seeking to expand abroad can find growing opportunities in China, according to the latest report released by the Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF).
(2026-02-12). China's first C909 airplane hospital lands in Laos for medical mission. ecns.cn China's first C909 airplane hospital successfully completed its first onboard eye surgery in Laos on Tuesday, with the patient recovering well after the operation.
(2026-02-12). Russian losses in Ukraine now exceed recruitment, Western officials claim. scmp.com Russia sustained around 9,000 more battlefield losses in Ukraine than it was able to replace last month, according to assessments from Western officials, signalling progress for Ukraine's ambition to inflict heavier damage on the front line. | Russian forces were unable to achieve significant gains on the ground in January even as they sustained heavy losses, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. The assessment, which could not be independently verified, could bolster Kyiv's…
(2026-02-12). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-12). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-12). How Iran's Current Unrest Can Be Traced Back To The 1979 Revolution. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The recent unrest in Iran, with the third mass protests in the past six years, has left the theocratic regime wounded but not out.Iran is no stranger to such unrest. In …
(2026-02-12). AI Threatens To Eat Business Software And It Could Change The Way We Work. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In recent weeks, a range of large software-as-a-service companies, including Salesforce, ServiceNow and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble.Even if you've never …
(2026-02-12). Trump blasts China, Europe and wind energy at 'Champion of Coal' Event in D.C. hindustantimes.com At a "Champion of Coal" event, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a fiery critique of China, wind energy, and Europe — repeating his long-standing stance favoring traditional fossil fuels. Mocking wind turbines as "crazy windmills made in China," Trump claimed they were costly failures hurting American energy independence. He also derided Europe's green policies, arguing that renewable investments cause economic losses while China profits from manufacturing. The remarks underscore Trump's continued opposition to climate policies and his renewed appeal to pro-coal voters ahead of the 2026 political…
(2026-02-12). Peoples Power Assembly in Baltimore, Feb. 14, 2026: Guest Bryan G Pfeifer of WI Report Back From Minneapolis. wibailoutpeople.org 
4 P.M. Central Time 2/14/26 Peoples Power Assembly No Work * No School * No shopping Hear from Bryan G Pfeifer, United Steelworkers Union member and co-founder of Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement and co-host of We Rise Fighting-Labor Podcast. He was on the ground in Minneapolis, helping organize the massive mobilization that brought …
(2026-02-12). Watch: AAP leader Oberoi shot dead in broad day light. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead Friday February 06, 2026 by a masked man in Jalandhar.
(2026-02-12). How Ayat and Al Badawi built a Palestinian community in NYC. newarab.com 
Bethlehem-inspired murals line the walls, mana'eesh sizzle on a saj in the open kitchen, and bottles of olive oil sit stacked in tribute to the Levant's olive groves. At Step inside and the message is immediately clear: this is Palestinian space. Through their decor, menus and open kitchens, the praised Palestinian chains embrace heritage and political presence despite hostility, vandalism and…
(2026-02-12). Trump's beef trade deal is a lose-lose gamble that won't lower prices. grist.org 
Last week, President Donald Trump announced the United States would temporarily increase the amount of beef the nation imports from Argentina — by 80,000 more metric tons this calendar year. | In an
(2026-02-12). Chinese authorities launch investigation after fishing boat hits Bryde's whale. ecns.cn A fishing boat has collided with a Bryde's whale near Weizhou Island in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, injuring the whale and prompting an official investigation, according to media reports.
(2026-02-12). Israel owes $9 billion in compensation for Palestinian workers. newarab.com 
Although he is increasingly convinced that Israel will not pay up, Imran al-Saeed,…
(2026-02-12). Holiday shopping spree trends evolving. ecns.cn As the retail landscape for Spring Festival unfolds, traditional models of holiday shopping are being replaced by a focus on lifestyle, experience and emotional connections, compelling retailers and brands alike to rethink their strategies for the 2026 season, according to an industry report.
(2026-02-12). Wednesday 3/4: Intersections of Climate Change: Fire, Settlements, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-12). Wednesday 2/25: Virtual Visit to Majd al-Krum. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2026-02-12). EconoScope | AI-only social network sparks debate over governance and control. ecns.cn Would you believe it? Just as humans consider replacing their AI assistants, those AI systems may already be quietly discussing how to resist.
(2026-02-12). Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke. grist.org Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children. The unprecedented findings suggest the neurological consequences of breathing smoke are more profound than previously thought. | The research builds on a robust body of evidence that shows wildfire smoke is
(2026-02-12). Jennifer Aniston Gets Romantic Birthday Tribute From Boyfriend Jim Curtis. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Jennifer Aniston marked her 57th birthday with a public display of affection from boyfriend Jim Curtis, who shared a romantic tribute to the actor on Instagram early Thursday …
(2026-02-12). EU Leaders Gather to Revive Competitiveness Amid US-China Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are meeting at Belgium's 16th-century Alden Biesen castle for an informal "retreat" aimed at confronting a growing strategic concern: how to prevent the bloc from falling further behind the United States and China economically. The EU faces mounting external pressure from U.S. trade measures under President Donald Trump and Chinese restrictions on …
(2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu prioritize a united front over rocking the boat on Iran. haaretz.com The Washington meeting left much to be desired after Trump said 'nothing definitive' had been reached. But while Netanyahu and the president don't share a vision for an Iran deal, they have a common interest in their own political survival…
(2026-02-12). Congressman Joins Protesters Demanding No ICE at Huge Rally Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org More than a thousand anti-ICE demonstrators on February 8…
(2026-02-11). China launches second phase of 6G technology trials. ecns.cn China has begun the second phase of national trials for sixth-generation, or 6G, mobile communications technology, marking a shift from early-stage research to testing practical technical solutions and prototype equipment, state media reported.
(2026-02-12). Russia Sees Through US "Diplomacy" and Washington's Continued Pursuit of Global Domination. thealtworld.com Recently Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made revealing comments regarding continued US global ambition for domination across economics, monetary policy, energy, and more, calling into question US intentions regarding supposed "diplomacy" it is conducting regarding Ukraine; | The US is likely planing to use the upcoming Munich Defense Conference to cement in place the fictional US-Europe "split" US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has already publicly revealed would be used to sell a US-European "division of labor" and greater European sacrifice to continue America's proxy war in Ukraine on its behalf…
(2026-02-12). Bangladesh begins landmark vote after 2024 uprising. geo.tv 
Voters stand in the queue at a polling station on the day of the 13th general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026. — AFP BNP seeks return to power under Tarique Rahman.300 lawmakers to be elected directly. Additional 50 women to be chosen from party lists.
(2026-02-12). IGG Unearths Rot at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug 
The Inspector General of Government, Justice Aisha Naluzze, on Wednesday made an impromptu spot check at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, unearthing serious operational and management challenges affecting service delivery. Top among the discoveries was a non-functional CT-scan machine that has been idle since June 2025. The hospital's Digital X-ray machine was also found with expired films, …
(2026-02-12). Mexico to send new aid shipment to Cuba and facilitate citizen collections. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this Wednesday that her government will send a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, following the departure of two Mexican Navy ships last Sunday with more than 800 tons of food and essential items. | During her morning press conference in Mexico City, the president explained that the first shipment "arrives tomorrow (Thursday), the ship returns, and a second shipment will be made," while also announcing that mechanisms will be put in place to facilitate the participation of civil organizations that promote solidarity collections. | "I know that there are grou…
(2026-02-12). Politicians facing worldwide surge in violence and abuse: survey. geo.tv 
Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak speaks in front of a screen displaying an image from the attempted assassination of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, during a SMER-SSD party's rally, in Handlova, central Slovakia, May 15, 2025.— Reuters Politicians worldwide are…
(2026-02-12). Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs. aljazeera.com The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
(2026-02-12). Eight Decades Later, It Remains One World or None. scheerpost.com Intro by Tom Engelhardt for TomDispatch Consider me an A-bomb baby. I was just a year old when, in the war my father had been part of, my country dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastating those two cities and killing more than 200,000 people, including an estimated 38,000 children. Like so many kids of …
(2026-02-12). Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Finding Foundational to US Climate Rules. portside.org Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Finding Foundational to US Climate Rules |
(2026-02-12). Birmingham NEC are hypocrites. If you're gonna peddle death, ____ing well own it. thecanary.co 
I'm still getting used to this life. Walking through Birmingham International train station at 8am on Wednesday 4 February to the NEC, sleep-deprived. A stranger clocks me. A double-take. I'm imagining things. Oh wait. No. He's following, phone raised, snapping pictures. Earpiece? Check. ID? None. A plain-clothes somebody, or nobody. We're expecting trouble later A […] | By
(2026-02-12). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-12). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……
(2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-12). China seen as reliable global partner amid uncertainties. ecns.cn The opening of 2026 was marked by geopolitical volatility. As uncertainties continue to cast a shadow over international forecasts, the world is increasingly recognizing China not just as a rising power, but as a partner capable of delivering tangible benefits and contributing to a stable global future.
(2026-02-12). Trump Derangement Syndrome . counterpunch.org 
The United States currently has a fascist style authoritarian government led by a corrupt sociopath (or malignant narcissist, if you prefer) and run by a group of lawless incompetents. But an incompetent authoritarian government may not be our worst nightmare. Words used increasingly to describe President Trump include unhinged, delusional, factually incorrect, and irrational. Trump
(2026-02-12). Chinese premier calls for comprehensive push in AI innovation, application. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for a comprehensive push in the technological innovation, industrial growth and application of artificial intelligence (AI) to foster new quality productive forces and promote high-quality development.
(2026-02-12). Dr Zedriga transferred to Luzira Prison over security concerns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in charge of Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga, has been transferred to Luzira Maximum Prison's female section over what authorities describe as "security reasons," an official at the prison has confirmed. Dr Zedriga was remanded to Gulu Main Prison on …
(2026-02-12). Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today? responsiblestatecraft.org "One should never assert a power that he cannot exert," said British statesman and wordsmith Winston Churchill. My hometown football coach expressed a similar thought: "The man with an alligator mouth and a hummingbird ass" would get more than his share of whippings.The U.S. military today has a hummingbird's ass. Despite decades of sky-high military spending, our force is incapable of defeating a peer or near-peer adversary in today's complex, dangerous world. If we continue on our alligator-mouth-sized trajectory, the consequences will be catastrophic.The gap is apparent in three critical requirements to wi…
(2026-02-12). Bad Beginnings: The End of New START. counterpunch.org 
How awful could it get? The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired on February 5, terminating an era of arms control and imposed limits on lunatically contrived nuclear weapons programs of the United States and Russia. The New START Treaty entered into force on February 5, 2011 and initially imposed a timeline of seven years for
(2026-02-12). China conducts low-altitude flight test for Long March-10 rocket. ecns.cn China successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and validation flight test of the Long March-10 launch vehicle system, along with a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft system, at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
(2026-02-12). Edward Said and the Task of the Intellectual Today. portside.org Edward Said and the Task of the Intellectual Today |
(2026-02-12). Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge as part of escalating economic war on Canada. wsws.org The move against the major new border crossing is part of an escalating campaign of economic coercion aimed at subordinating Canada to US imperialist interests.
(2012-02-26). Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z uprising. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladeshis lined up outside polling booths on Thursday as voting began in a pivotal election for the South Asian nation after the 2024 ouster of long‚Äëtime premier Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z‚Äëdriven uprising. | Analysts say a decisive result is crucial for steady governance in the nation of 175 million, as the deadly anti-Hasina protests triggered months of unrest and disrupted key industries, including the huge garments sector, the world's second-largest exporter. | It is the world's first election after an uprising led by under-30s, or Gen Z, to be followed by Nepal next mon…
(2026-02-12). Two children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors. aljazeera.com The Sudan Doctors Network said the deadly strike was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
(2026-02-12). Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh on eve of polls , second killing in 48 hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar district on Wednesday, just a day before voting, raising new worries about the safety of minorities during the elections. | The man, Ratan Sahuakar, worked at tea gardens in the Champa area. His body was found around 10 am. He had several deep injuries, and his hands and legs were tied. Reports said blood was still coming from his wounds when he was found. His co-workers believe he was murdered because of the severe injuries and the way his body was tied. Police have started investigating the case to find out if the killing was lin…
(2012-02-26). Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges. tribune.com.pk 
The Justice Department moved to fire the new US attorney for the northern district of New York on Wednesday, the same day that federal judges unveiled his appointment to replace a prosecutor allied with President Donald Trump's administration. | Trump has drawn criticism from rights and political experts for what they call his administration's targeting of political opponents in efforts that have faced legal challenges and protests. | In a ceremony on Wednesday, the Northern District of New York Board of Judges appointed Donald Kinsella to replace John Sarcone, who had been serving on an acting basis and was d…
(2026-02-12). Top 7 best removalists in Brisbane (great reviews and competitive rates) — 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-12). Building of rare earth hub highlighted. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for greater efforts to advance both basic and applied research on rare earths, accelerate breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, and strive to build a leading hub for rare earth technological innovation.
(2026-02-12). CNA UCSF Panassus Day Of Action Against ICE. indybay.org The CNA at UCSF at Parnassus will be rallying at the Parnassus campus against ICE and the attacks on hospitals. It all be from 3 to 5pm on Thursday the 19th…
(2026-02-12). Munich Security Conference overshadowed by Transatlantic conflict. wsws.org This Friday, more than 60 heads of state and government, around 100 foreign and defence ministers, and numerous high-ranking military officials, politicians and foreign policy experts will gather for the 62nd Munich Security Conference.
(2026-02-12). Five killed in 12 hours across Israel, as homicide rates continue to skyrocket. haaretz.com In 2025, Arab Israelis were killed in a suspected homicide every 36 hours on average. The chief of Israel Police said Israel's 'war on criminal organizations requires a root cause treatment,' adding that, 'Everyone must get involved — including the IDF'…
(2026-02-12). Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment. sanews.gov.za Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment | Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has called for accelerated industrialisation as the most decisive intervention to address South Africa's persistently high youth unemployment rate, warning that without a focused reindustrialisation strategy, young people will continue to bear the brunt of economic stagnation. | Delivering the keynote address at the South African Youth Economic Council (SAYEC) 4th Annual Mining Indaba Business Dialogue in Cape Town on Wednesday evening, Ndabeni placed industrial growth at the centre of t…
(2026-02-12). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-12). Celebrate a Revolutionary Life! Feb. 7, 2026 Lee Patterson of Baltimore! wibailoutpeople.org 
Celebrate a Revolutionary Life SATURDAY, FEB 7 | 5-7 PM Memorial for Lee Patterson (1955 — 2015) St. Marks Lutheran Church | Fellowship Hall 1900 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21218 Join us to honor and celebrate the life of socialist and revolutionary Lee Patterson. Share stories, solidarity, and strength. Parking: Available in the church …
(2026-02-12). Wednesday 3/11: Webinar: Fasting, Faith and the Fight Against Erasure: Ramadan in Al Quds. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ramadan-fa……
(2026-02-12). The Children of Dilley Detention Center. portside.org The Children of Dilley Detention Center |
(2026-02-12). China's Wingtech faces setback as Dutch court keeps Nexperia CEO suspended, orders probe. scmp.com A Netherlands court has upheld the suspension of Zhang Xuezheng, former CEO of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, and ordered an investigation into the company's governance — another setback for Chinese parent company Wingtech. | "The Enterprise Chamber … acknowledges that Nexperia faced complex dilemmas due to geopolitical developments. However, this does not mean that an investigation should be omitted in this case," the court said in its ruling, published on Wednesday.
(2026-02-12). Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Post-Uprising Election Amid High Hopes. moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladeshis turned out in large numbers on Thursday for a historic election widely seen as a turning point after the 2024 ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. The vote marks the first national election since the mass protests that ended Hasina's 17-year dominance and plunged the country into months …
(2026-02-12). Protect Trans Futures demands 'Trans Health Care Shield'. workers.org 
Hundreds of trans people and their allies gathered at the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common and marched to the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 7 during a bitterly cold snowstorm. They were responding to Protect Trans Futures' (PTF) call to fight the Trump administration's bigoted attacks on their community's health . . . |
(2026-02-12). Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to distinguished staff. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday held a retirement ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in honor of ambassadors and senior officials whose decades of service have shaped Uganda's diplomatic presence across the globe. The permanent secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, paid tribute to the retirees on …
(2026-02-12). Iraq protests Turkish's FM over PKK remarks. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-12). Chinese Spring Festival celebrations introduce Europeans to Chinese traditions. ecns.cn Red lanterns swayed above Kotzia Square in central Athens on Wednesday as the rhythmic drums of a dragon dance drew thousands of Greek residents celebrating China's Spring Festival.
(2026-02-12). China's CPI up for 4th straight month in January. ecns.cn China's consumer prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in January, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-02-12). The new hate speech bill threatens Australian civil liberties. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-12). Detroit area student walkouts declare, "ICE are the criminals, not us" wsws.org On Tuesday, hundreds of Cass Technical High School in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood students held their second major protest in two weeks.
(2026-02-12). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-12). China's Wang Ziyang advances to men's snowboard halfpipe final at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Chinese snowboarder Wang Ziyang finished 10th in the men's halfpipe qualification with a second-run score of 80.50 points at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, securing a place in the final.
(2026-02-12). North Korea's Kim Jong Un sets stage for daughter as his successor: Seoul. aljazeera.com Little is known about Kim's daughter who made her first public appearance in 2022 but appears set to be successor.
(2026-02-12). Lebanon to decide on plan to control arms north of Litani river. newarab.com 
The decision will be based on a presentation by the army outlining its needs and capabilities, the minister, Paul Morcos, told reporters during a visit to Kuwait, where he was attend…
(2026-02-12). Education on the Climate Frontline: Japan Helps Pakistan Rebuild Smarter. thinktank.pk The Government of Japan, UN-Habitat, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) formalized a JPY 427 million (approximately USD 2.7 million) grant to rehabilitate and climate-proof schools in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. At first glance, the agreement appears to be a conventional reconstruction project. But viewed through the lens of climate change, disaster risk …
(2026-02-12). Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting. geo.tv 
Police officers and people stand near the gate of Patongprathankiriwat School, following an incident in which a gunman entered the school and held an unknown number of students and teachers hostage, in southern Thailand's Songkhla, Thailand, February 11, 2026. — ReutersA…
(2026-02-12). Will Russia fully block WhatsApp. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several reports claim that Russia has "attempted to fully block" Meta's messaging app WhatsApp in the country, potentially barring 100 million users from using the platform. According to AFP, this comes after pressure from Moscow to push the local internet users into a more state-controlled messaging app. WhatsApp took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "Today the Russian government attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."WhatsApp added, "Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can o…
(2026-02-12). Fire kills child, displaces hundreds from camp in Sudan's Darfur. newarab.com 
(2026-02-12). Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting. geo.tv 
(2026-02-12). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-12). Winter storms are dangerous, especially under capitalism. workers.org 
The latest figures reported by public health sources claim that over 153 people in the United States have died from the cold since Winter Storm Fern began in mid-January. Two-thirds of the country has been affected by the cold snap that stretched from the Texas border with Mexico to Canada. . . . |
(2026-02-12). International students celebrate Little New Year immersed in Beijing culture. ecns.cn An international Spring Festival gathering for overseas students was held in Beijing on Tuesday, offering young people from around the world an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture and the historical legacy of the Beijing Central Axis.
(2026-02-12). Military-aligned BJT wins most seats in Thai election. wsws.org The BJT win was a product, above all, of the political bankruptcy of the People's Party and Pheu Thai, which have falsely postured as defenders of democratic rights and opponents of military rule.
(2026-02-12). The Jidwaaq Clan: Political Strength and Participation in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. indybay.org Somali clan politics in the Somali Region of Ethiopia…
(2026-02-12). Suffocating an Island: What the U.S. Blockade Is Doing to Cuba. counterpunch.org 
Marta Jiménez, a hairdresser in Cuba's eastern city of Holguín, covered her face with her hands and broke down crying when I asked her about Trump's blockade of the island—especially now that the U.S. is choking off oil shipments.
(2026-02-12). No Climate Justice Without the Right to the City. thinktank.pk The debates over urban rights often revolve around governance, infrastructure, and access to public space. But in an era of intensifying climate change, the "right to the city" has taken on a new urgency — reframing cities not only as human habitats but as battlegrounds for climate justice, sustainability, and ecological resilience. At its core, …
(2026-02-12). One-size-fits-all retirement age for civil servants won't suit Hong Kong. scmp.com Hong Kong's pressing demographic challenges demand tailored, well-considered civil service policies. However, the proposal put forward in recent Legislative Council debates on population policy to raise the retirement age for all civil servants to 65 offers no viable solution to these issues. | This one-size-fits-all approach overlooks the civil service's flexible retirement frameworks and works against the government's goals of streamlining and modernising the public sector. It risks undermining…
(2026-02-12). China and Mexico Hold Trade Talks After Tariff Hike Escalates Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu China's chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang met Mexico's Deputy Economy Minister Vidal Llerenas in Beijing on Monday, marking the first face-to-face talks since Mexico imposed steep new tariffs on Chinese imports. The move had drawn warnings from Beijing and signaled rising trade friction between the two countries. According to China's Commerce Ministry, the two sides …
(2026-02-12). When Disaster, Inc. Comes To Town. levernews.com In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, setting off a chemical disaster. Politicians and lawyers promised justice, and the railroad company swiftly settled for a historic $600 million. Three years later, many victims haven't seen a dime. Where did all that money go?Today on
(2026-02-12). Seattle agrees to $29 million settlement in death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula by police vehicle in 2023. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The city of Seattle has agreed to pay USD 29 million to the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was fatally struck by a police vehicle in 2023, bri | Seattle agrees to $29 million settlement in death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula by police vehicle in 2023…
(2026-02-12). Sixth Year of Drought in Texas and Oklahoma Leaves Ranchers Bracing for Another Harsh Summer. counterpunch.org 
Cattle auctions aren't often all-night affairs. But in Texas Lake Country in June 2022, ranchers facing dwindling water supplies and dried out pastures amid a worsening drought sold off more than 4,000 animals in an auction that lasted nearly 24 hours — about 200 cows an hour. It was the height of a drought that
(2026-02-12). Houston students rally for kidnapped classmate. workers.org 
Students at Sam Houston High School in Houston rallied after school on Feb. 3, because their friend and classmate, Mauro Henriquez-Sanchez, has not been at school since he was kidnapped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in December. His classmates are worried about him. He was to graduate in May . . . |
(2026-02-12). Grattan On Friday: How Did The Liberals' First Female Leader Find Herself On The Mat In Under A Year? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Sussan Ley always seemed set to be only an interim Liberal leader. If, as is likely, Angus Taylor wins the ballot on Friday morning, he could suffer the same fate.Taylor …
(2026-02-12). Bangladesh goes to polls in crucial first election since deadly uprising. aljazeera.com Chief election commissioner reports strong turnout, says Bangladesh has 'boarded the train of democracy'.
(2026-02-12). California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections. indybay.org Decision Would List Central Coast, Southern California Pumas…
(2026-02-12). NAACP calls for Atlantic County prosecutor's resignation after Atlantic City mayor acquitted of child abuse charges. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The NAACP New Jersey State Conference is calling for the resignation of Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds over the prosecution of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who was acquitted of child endangerment charges. | In a statement released Wednesday, Richard T. Smith, president of the state conference, said the mayor, his wife La'Quetta Small and Constance Days-Chapman "have been subjected to prolonged public scrutiny, ridicule, and reputatio…
(2026-02-12). Norway snags three golds in single day at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. ecns.cn Norway enjoyed a golden day across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday, with cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo once again at the heart of the celebrations.
(2026-02-12). Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. ummid.com The Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other opposition parties are considering moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
(2026-02-12). How China will Run Rings around Trump's US on Lucrative Green Energy in 2026. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | ( It was the second-hottest year on record at Earth's surface,
(2026-02-12). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-12). Netanyahu unethical, Sara kleptomaniac: Israeli PM's Ex-Security Chief. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has never been ethical whereas Sara Netanyahu is kleptomaniac, Israeli Prime Minister's Former Security Chief Ami Dror has claimed.
(2026-02-12). Europe Rearms — But Who Pays the Global Price? thinktank.pk Europe's approval of ‚Ǩ38 billion in initial defence investments under its ‚Ǩ150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) framework is being presented as a milestone in strategic autonomy and industrial modernisation. Within Europe, the move is framed as necessary, responsible, and overdue. But from the perspective of the Global South, Europe's accelerating defence rise carries …
(2026-02-12). M23/AFC Rebels Pass Out 7,532 Fighters Amid Ongoing Peace Talks. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have passed out 7,532 fighters after completing training, a development that signals the insurgency against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government may not be ending soon. Our reporter has learned that the fighters were passed out over the weekend in the forests of Tchanzu, Rutshuru Territory, following …
(2026-02-12). Ad Darain Education Centre Conducts 3-Day Teacher Traning Workshop. ummid.com Kolkata-based Ad Darain Education Centre successfully completed a three-day teacher traning workshop on Sunday February 8, 2026.
(2026-02-12). China rejects U.S. allegations of nuclear explosive tests. ecns.cn China on Wednesday rejected recent remarks by a senior U.S. official accusing China of conducting nuclear explosive tests.
(2026-02-12). Yunnan's flower market blooms for Spring Festival. ecns.cn With Spring Festival approaching, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, is buzzing with activity as shoppers crowd its aisles in search of new year flowers — a seasonal ritual reflecting both traditional cultural values and the growing vitality of China's floral industry.
(2026-02-12). The Dollar is a Reserve Currency, Not "the" Reserve Currency. counterpunch.org 
I continually get people asking me questions and sending me articles about how the dollar might lose its status as the world's reserve currency and then something horrible is supposed to happen. Neither part of this story makes much sense and treating the issue in this manner confuses what is at stake. As I, and
(2026-02-12). Trump Accounts Will Increase Wealth Inequality. counterpunch.org 
Many people saw the ad for Trump Accounts during the Super Bowl. Advocates for baby bonds, publicly funded investment accounts for children, may be confused and think that Trump Accounts are baby bonds or something similar. Latoya B. Parker and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have written a short
(2026-02-12). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including 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), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during (…) | – |
(2026-02-12). Indigenous Activists Occupy Land Near Fort Snelling, Plan to Stay Until 'Land Back'. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-12). Is a Mass Revolt Against Technocracy Starting to Happen? counterpunch.org 
Ted Gioia has a popular Substack called "The Honest Broker". Although as an author, his books tend to focus on music and popular culture, he writes eloquently about a wide range of topics and offers insightful commentary about the global forced march towards technocratic lifestyle and governance that we're now immersed in. In one posting,
(2026-02-12). Canada school shooting: 18-year-old trans woman killed mother, step-brother at home before school rampage. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health disorders has been identified as the killer who opened fire at school in British Columbia, Canada that resulted in the deaths of nine children. | Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said, without offering a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. | The killer later died by suicide after the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of 2,400 people in the Pacific province of British Columbia. | The police further said earlier weapons from her home were confiscated…
(2026-02-12). China Becomes Main Gateway for Foreign Cars Entering Sanctioned Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu After Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, United States, Japan and South Korea imposed sweeping sanctions restricting vehicle exports to Russia. Major global automakers pledged to halt shipments and wind down operations in the Russian market. Official sales of Western and Japanese brands dropped sharply as a result. However, new registration data reviewed …
(2026-02-12). Wednesday 3/11: The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco. indybay.org Women's Building | 3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-12). Karamoja Leaders Blame Poor 2025 PLE Performance on Parental Support Gaps. plusnews.ug 
Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have attributed the poor performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) to a lack of coordination between school management and parents. The region registered only 240 candidates in Division One. District breakdowns show Abim with 27 candidates, Amudat 3, Kaabong 8, Karenga 17, Kotido Municipality 53, Kotido District …
(2026-02-12). Soothsaying and the sampling referendum: the heralded rise of One Nation. onlineopinion.com.au Polls crown Pauline Hanson ascendant, but beware the sampling referendum. When pundits anoint insurgents, they risk mistaking protest heat for electoral firepower.
(2026-02-12). Valentine's Day: What's Love Got To Do With Habit-Building? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Our love stories speak volumes about habit-building and the quirks that become part of our daily routines… and vice versa!By this, I'm not talking about being …
(2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu hold Iran war conclave. wsws.org US President Donald Trump held a war council at the White House Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize plans for a massive military assault on Iran.
(2026-02-12). Cuba condemns Israeli interference in Palestine. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has once again condemned the political practices of the Israeli government in the West Bank, which he described as annexationist and a violation of the rights of the Palestinian people. | "We reject Israel's policies of annexation and the construction of new settlements in the West Bank," the Cuban foreign minister stated in a message on X. | According to Cuba's top diplomat, Israeli authorities "violate International Law and disregard resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly." | "These measures threaten the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian peo…
(2026-02-12). SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way. sanews.gov.za SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way | The Cape Town City Hall stage is set, the final preparations are underway and the parliamentary gears are turning with one moment in sight: President Cyril Ramaphosa stepping up to the podium to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight. | The agenda-setting address will be held from 7pm tonight. | The event is held in terms of Section 42(5) of the Constitution and is a Joint Sitting of both the National Council of Provinces and the National Assembly. | "The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual overview delivered by the President to mobilise…
(2026-02-12). 'Traumatized' Montgomery County family demands probe after ICE raid in Lower Providence. whyy.org Guadalupe Lopez was sleeping when her younger brother woke her Monday morning. | Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol were banging on the door and surrounding the home where Lopez lives with her mother, her cousin, Jose Manuel Cordova Lopez, and her two younger brothers, who are 8 and 13 years old. | The officers had followed Cordova Lopez's car back to the house after he had left for work, Lopez said. Cordova Lopez was then blocked in by agents and their cars. She said her cousin drove home and fled inside the house. | The agents asked her to open the door and Lopez, 26, sa…
(2026-02-12). Boat capsizes in Sudan's Nile River, killing at least 21. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Sudanese sources announced that at least 21 people were killed after a boat capsized in the Nile River in Sudan.Yesterday, the Sudanese Doctors Network reported that a passenger ferry capsized on the Nile River in northern Sudan, resulting in the drowning deaths of 15 people and the rescue of six others. The media also mentioned that rescue teams and local residents are continuing their search for the remaining missing persons.The Sudanese Doctors Network stated that the ferry was carrying more than 27 people, including women, children, and the elderly, traveling between the Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al…
(2026-02-12). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.
(2026-02-12). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-12). Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia starts issuing Haj Visa from today. ummid.com The Saudi Haj and Umrah Ministry has started from today i.e. Sunday February 08, 2026 issuing Hajj Visa for the ritual year 2026 or 1447AH.
(2026-02-12). Calling BS on DHS Insistence on Masked ICE and Border Patrol Agents. counterpunch.org 
This private army operating under the authority of Trump and his Constitution-savaging executive orders, with its gratuitous violence and willful blowing-off of hundreds of court orders issued by federal district and even appellate courts, has no valid or defensible justification for hiding its "agents'" identities by wearing masks, refusing to have attach numbers and name patches on their military-style uniforms. These federal goons are no different from municipal police or activated units of the US National Guard, who do not wear masks asnd are required to be identifiable (though some bad ones do try to hide na…
(2026-02-12). 'Colonial-era classism': Residents decry demolitions in Nigeria's Makoko. aljazeera.com Thousands displaced from December to February as Lagos authorities destroy homes in Africa's largest floating village.
(2026-02-12). Beijing, a perfect location for 'set-jetters'. ecns.cn Beijing is looking to tap into the lucrative "set-jetting" trend that has been gaining traction around the world in recent years. Driven by the global success of big-budget blockbuster productions such as Game of Thrones and The White Lotus, tourists are flocking to take holidays at the real-life locations where their favorite TV shows and films are set.
(2026-02-12). Hoplophobia our national illness. onlineopinion.com.au Is Australia's gun policy driven by facts or emotion? Three decades after Port Arthur, fear still shapes laws that facts struggle to penetrate.
(2026-02-12). Nigeria, China at 55: partnership for a new era. ecns.cn Nigeria remains committed to advancing a forward-looking, mutually beneficial partnership with China — one that reflects the aspirations of both nations and contributes to a more prosperous and inclusive world.
(2026-02-12). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-12). Xi attends Chinese New Year gathering with non-CPC personages. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings on Wednesday to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.
(2026-02-12). The Iranian People between the Violence of the State and the Violence of Empire. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Since brutal repression of the January 8-9 protests in Iran, those of us abroad have been numb. Witnessing an atrocity as such that took place is not even comprehensible. | What we witnessed on videos that came out of Iran was horrific. People were gunned down in a systematic way during these protests on a scale unseen Scores of innocent people, most of them young people took to the streets and were gunned down mercilessly. To this day, the numbers fluctuate.
(2026-02-12). Middle Powers are setting the table so they won't be 'on the menu'. responsiblestatecraft.org The global order was already fragmenting before Donald Trump returned to the White House. But the upended "rules" of global economic and foreign policies have now reached a point of no return. What has changed is not direction, but speed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's
(2026-02-12). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-12). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-12). Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal. aljazeera.com Trump's order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
(2026-02-12). After Sonu Sood, now Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn & others offer help to Rajpal Yadav | Key details. hindustantimes.com Several big names from the Hindi film industry are stepping forward to support actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a long-running cheque bounce case. According to his manager, stars including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood, and filmmaker David Dhawan have reached out to extend financial and moral support to the actor and his family during this difficult time. Rajpal Yadav surrendered after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time in the case linked to a loan taken for his 2010 film Ata Pata Laapata, which failed at the box office. Over the years, unpaid…
(2026-02-12). Read Full: India, US Trade Deal Joint Statement. ummid.com India and the United States early Saturday February 7, 2026 morning released a Joint Statement giving the detailed framework of the trade deal the two countries intend to sign.
(2026-02-12). Flood Of Frontbench Resignations As Liberals Prepare For Friday Leadership Showdown. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A bevy of Liberal frontbenchers supporting Angus Taylor's leadership challenge resigned their positions on Thursday, ahead of Friday's 9am party vote.With momentum …
(2026-02-12). PM Modi needs to move beyond complaining about past mistakes. ummid.com Opponents and critics contend that the narrative of a 'mess' by the Modi is a mere political tool to deflect from current shortcomings, such as unemployment, high food inflation, and increased economic inequality, and, of course, an incurable Nehru-complex.
(2026-02-12). UK couple held in Iran 'caught' in geopolitical tensions: son. newarab.com 
The son of a British couple Joe Bennett – But he hit out at what the family…
(2026-02-12). 1000+ Protest ICE Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org Photos by: Stay Human San Jose…
(2026-02-12). Al-Nassr defeats Al-Ittihad as Ronaldo's protest continues. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday February 06, 2026 defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0 in a tight clash but the Saudi Pro League match is in news more because of the absence of its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.
(2026-02-12). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.
(2026-02-12). Worst DRC cholera outbreak in 25 years needs increased response: UN. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN humanitarians on Wednesday called for an immediate scale-up of the response to the worst cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 25 years. "Since the start of the year, more than 1,300 suspected cases and 35 deaths have been reported," the UN Office for the …
(2026-02-12). Hundreds of Iranian cyber attacks carried out against Israeli officials this year, Shin Bet says. haaretz.com Iranian hackers have leaked the information of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and PMO Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman. Although Israel is the world's third-largest target for threats, companies aren't legally required to meet a minimum level of cyber security…
(2026-02-12). WI Cuba Coalition: Assist Cuba NOW! End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
As you know, Trump & Rubio have sharply intensified the US economic blockade of Cuba, threatening any nation that supplies fuel to this island nation, resulting in lack of jet fuel effectively cancelling almost all tourism, as well as domestic transport, reliable hospital services and healthcare, etc. Please review 3 points below, and consider if you …
(2026-02-12). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-12). China's self-developed Antarctic vehicle travels over 10,000 km. ecns.cn China's self-developed Snow Leopard 6àó6 wheeled vehicle recently completed extreme environment testing in the Antarctic interior, traveling more than 10,000 km with zero failures, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team said on Tuesday.
(2026-02-12). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-12). Key candidates cast their ballots in Bangladesh elections. aljazeera.com Bangladesh's leading political candidates have voted in a closely contested general election in Dhaka.
(2026-02-12). China-Africa Wushu championship opens in Cairo, boosts youth exchange. ecns.cn The 7th African Junior Wushu Kung Fu Championship opened Tuesday evening in Cairo, bringing together nearly 100 athletes, coaches, and officials from a dozen African countries alongside China's National Wushu Team.
(2026-02-12). Seedance 2.0 signals big shift in AI sector. ecns.cn Chinese tech company Byte-Dance has launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence video-generation model Seedance 2.0, intensifying China's push in generative AI at a time when the United States'OpenAI appears to have slowed development of its similar product, Sora.
(2026-02-12). When Writing Letters to Corporations Gets You Labeled a Terrorist. moderndiplomacy.eu Francesca Albanese's children, ages 12 and 9, can no longer run freely around their Tunisia neighborhood. Her U.S. bank account is closed. Her $700,000 Washington D.C. condo sits frozen. European banks won't touch her. She borrows credit cards from friends to travel. And she sits on the U.S. Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals list, alongside al-Qaeda …
(2012-02-26). Sheikh Akram Mashoush: 'After all the martyrs, how could we suddenly ally with parties whose mentality we do not believe in?'. links.org.au 
Jabour Tribe leader Sheikh Akram Mashoush discusses the history of his tribe, defections from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and the latest ceasefire agreement.
(2026-02-12). Don't Forget To RSVP To The February 19 "Net Zero And Freedom" Event. wattsupwiththat.com While we all hold our breaths for this big moment, I am shamelessly shilling for the February 19 Net Zero Watch in-person event in New York, "Net Zero and Freedom." The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so you must RSVP if you want to attend. (Full disclosure: I am the President of the American Friends of the GWPF, which is the American fund-raising affiliate of Net Zero Watch.). It would be great to see a good turnout of MC readers at this event.
(2026-02-12). Ning earns China's first skating medal at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Ning claimed bronze in the men's 1,000m speed skating in 1: 07.34, delivering the country's first medal on ice at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-12). Semaglutide: Artificial Shortage Is Novo Nordisk's Business Model. counterpunch.org 
In early February, drug company Novo Nordisk sued telehealth company Hims & Hers. The complaint: Hims & Hers sells GLP-1 drugs at lower prices than Novo Nordisk. That's the simple version. The legalese version is that because semaglutide (the drug behind the Novo Nordisk's "Wegovy" brand name) was removed from the US Food and Drug
(2026-02-12). Europe risks falling behind US and China, leaders warn at key summits. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- European leaders warned on Wednesday that the continent faces economic stagnation and strategic marginalization unless urgent reforms are implemented to boost growth, innovation, and competitiveness.French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the European Industrial Summit in Antwerp, called for streamlining regulations, deepening the single market, and prioritizing "Made in Europe" initiatives to secure supply chains.He urged massive joint investments in emerging sectors such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, green technologies, and defense, stressing that without decisive action, Europe…
(2026-02-12). Monday 2/16: Seaside: Inside the Occupation. indybay.org Peoples Center for Progressive Change, 1238 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-12). Sky goes full, deranged propaganda mode against anti-Zionist Jews. thecanary.co 
Sky News has run a frankly deranged — and antisemitic — article that attempts to demonise Brighton's anti-genocide activists. To the educated eye, it reads like an extract from an Israel lobby playbook. This should perhaps not surprise. Antisemitism is rife in the British media — just not in the way audiences are routinely told […] | By
(2026-02-12). McSweeney is not just one rotten apple the whole cart is rancid. thecanary.co 
An ablative heat shield is a protective system that jettisons material to dissipate heat from the underlying structure. They're used on oil rigs and spacecraft. And in politics. Boris Johnson used Matt Hancock as one. After failing to turn up at Cobra meetings, Johnson and his government discharged Covid-infected patients into care homes, causing thousands […] | By
(2026-02-12). Thousands of Striking UESF Teachers, Students & Families Rally at SF City Hall For Living Wages. indybay.org Thousands of striking UESF teachers, students and community members rallied at San Francisco City Hall on 2/9/26 on the first day of the strike.
(2026-02-12). Students at Multiple Schools in Green Bay Walk Out to Protest ICE Terror! Fund Schools NOT ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-12). Beijing refutes US nuclear test accusations. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Wednesday to the United States over fabricating excuses for its own attempt to resume nuclear tests, urging Washington to take concrete actions to safeguard international nuclear disarmament and the nuclear nonproliferation regime.
(2026-02-12). China hosts Spring Festival celebration at IMO. ecns.cn China hosted a Spring Festival reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London on Feb 10, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse with the permanent representatives and delegates from IMO member states.
(2026-02-12). Russian village evacuated over a fire in military facility. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian village was evacuated in Volgograd region after a fire that broke out inside a military facility, the regional governor announced Thursday. Russia detailed that it repelled a missile attack in the Volgograd region, but debris caused a fire at a military facility. The fire forced the government to evacuate Kotluban village."Air defense units of the Russian Ministry of Defence repelled a missile attack on the Volgograd region," Governor Andrey Bocharov said in a statement on Telegram."Falling debris caused a fire on the grounds of a Ministry of Defence facility near the village of Kotluban," he…
(2026-02-12). Spain Social Media Ban For Under-16S: Here's What We Know So Far, And What We Don't. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Since news broke of Spain's social media ban for children under the age of 16, debate has raged online, in the media, in homes and in schools. Many of us have rushed to …
(2026-02-12). Who Is The New Face Of China's Year Of The Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, Of Course. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Chinese Year of the Fire Horse has a new, unexpected mascot: Draco Malfoy.Associating the Harry Potter antagonist with China's Year of the Fire Horse might seem odd …
(2026-02-12). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to service personnel. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service members of the country via video link in Beijing.
(2026-02-12). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.
(2026-02-12). Saturday 2/14: SF Day Pillow Fight 2026! indybay.org Across the Street from the Ferry Building! At the end of Embarcadero. Look for the pillows : )…
(2026-02-12). Rutte denies U.S. rift as he brokers Arctic deal to ease NATO's Greenland crisis. hindustantimes.com NATO chief Mark Rutte moved to calm the raging "Greenland crisis," rejecting any change to Danish sovereignty while quietly brokering a security framework with Donald Trump for the Arctic region. Despite viral claims that the alliance had "kicked out" the U.S. over Trump's annexation push, Rutte stressed that Washington remains central to NATO, even as European leaders bristle at the president's threats and rhetoric on Greenland. Watch for more…
(2026-02-12). Could Gavin Newsom Be Worse Than You Think? portside.org Could Gavin Newsom Be Worse Than You Think? |
(2026-02-12). Bangladesh elections 2026: Voting amid turmoil, security significantly heightened in Dhaka. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh is set to enter a crucial chapter in its political history as the nation heads to the polls on Thursday. | The election comes at a time of significant change, following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the ongoing ban on her long-time rival, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. | This election is seen as a turning point, as the country looks to move beyond the decades-long 'Battle of Begums' era. | Before the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, the situation on the streets looks very different from the 2024 polls. The 'boat' symbol of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, which h…
(2026-02-12). March 4, 2026: Nationwide Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Families, Communities! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sign up to join AFT members in communities across the nation on March 4 to protect our kids, families and communities! Education and child care are being cut.Student borrowers are under attack.Academic freedom is being muzzled.Healthcare and public services are being hollowed out.Immigration raids are making communities less safe. When our kids, families and communities …
(2026-02-12). Government intensifies oversight of Midrand water supply interventions. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies oversight of Midrand water supply interventions | By Moahlodi Maphori | The stabilisation of water supply in Gauteng remains a priority for government as it implements infrastructure upgrades, system balancing and accelerates investment in new storage capacity. | On Thursday, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Penny Majodina, alongside Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of COGTA, Dr Dickson Namane Masemola, Gauteng MEC of COGTA, David Mamabolo and Executive Mayor…
(2026-02-12). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-12). Aiding Neo-Colonialism: Reviving a Colonized State. moderndiplomacy.eu Haiti, often labelled and dismissed as the "Failed State" of the Caribbean, remains one of our international bureaucracy's most visible failures. Nearly two decades after the 2010 earthquake that devastated the nation's infrastructure, Haiti has yet to recover from its subsequent political, economic, and institutional collapse. Instead, in recent years the nation has confronted several …
(2026-02-12). Thursday 2/26: Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-12). Nation amplifies efforts to boost consumer spending. ecns.cn "We invite all to visit China during Spring Festival, to shop in China, and to join us in sharing the joy of the Chinese New Year," Sheng said.He added that a successful holiday push would also set the tone for the remaining months of the year by bolstering business confidence and consumer sentiment.
(2026-02-12). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-12). Teachers, supporters speak out from San Francisco picket lines. wsws.org Schools for 50,000 students in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) remain closed Thursday as the strike by more than 6,400 teachers and support staff enters its fourth day.
(2026-02-12). More global airlines using province as MRO hub. ecns.cn A Boeing 787-8 operated by a Jordanian airline has become the latest widebody aircraft to undergo a full heavy maintenance check in South China's Hainan Free Trade Port, highlighting how tax breaks and streamlined customs are drawing foreign carriers to the fast-growing aircraft repair hub.
(2026-02-12). Australia's DV system is gaslighting male victims. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-12). Layl series officially stops on episode 33. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Layl series, which is taken from the Turkish drama "Safirin Kizi" [The Ambassador's Daughter], was temporarly frozeen on episode number 33, Al Bawaba confirmed after contacting MBC Shahid.Layl series was halted ahead of the upcoming Ramadan season, and it will resume airing after the end of the holy month.After episode number 34 was not released as scheduled on Wednesday, Feb.11, Al Bawaba team contacted MBC Shahid for a statement. The Saudi platform confirmed that Layl series officially stopped on episode number 33, which was aired on Tuesday, Feb. 10.Stars of Layl series, Mahmoud Nsr and Carmen Bsaib…
(2026-02-12). China comes a step closer to crewed moon mission. ecns.cn A low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test for the Long March 10 carrier rocket and a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test for the new-generation crewed spaceship system Mengzhou are successfully conducted at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province, Feb 11, 2026.
(2026-02-12). Italian journalist barred from entering Israel over coverage. haaretz.com Alessandro Stefanelli has visited Israel many times over the years, but last July the Population and Immigration Authority cancelled his visa. When he tried to enter Israel through Jordan in January, he was questioned for five hours…
(2026-02-12). China's AI chip sector charges ahead. ecns.cn A wave of initial public offerings is sweeping China's graphics processing unit, or GPU sector, marking a critical phase in the nation's push for self-reliance in advanced computing power.
(2026-02-12). In a First, Malegaon Elects Females as Mayor, Dy Mayor. ummid.com Shaikh Nasreen Khalid and Shan e Hind Nihal Ahmed were Saturday February 07, 2026 respectively elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malegaon.
(2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-12). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out about Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-12). NEET UG 2026 registration starts, Read this before you apply. ummid.com The National Testing Agency began the online registration of candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG 2026 from today.
(2026-02-12). Saturday 2/14: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tm_k……
(2026-02-12). Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina's labour rights. aljazeera.com Trade unions and thousands of supporters express anger in Buenos Aires as Congress considers curbs on right to strike.
(2026-02-12). UNEAC reaffirms its mission to promote culture through action. radiohc.cu The secretariat of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) met on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to continue working alongside its members to further cultivate values in Cuban society and culture, according to its digital platforms. | The meeting, led by President Marta Bonet and Vice Presidents Magda Resik, Lesbia Vent Dumois, and Yuris Nórido Ruiz Cabrera, was attended by the presidents of the Film, Radio and Television, Writers, Musicians, Performing and Visual Artists associations, and the director of the Community Culture Office. | During the discussi…
(2026-02-12). Daily Horoscope, February 12: Expenses May Rise, Auspicious Opportunities Ahead. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Today's Horoscope, Feb 12: Expenses may rise. Auspicious for new beginnings, business, good deeds, discussions, architecture, and dance. Check your zodiac predictions …
(2026-02-12). Right, New York Times, Scientists Do Disagree on The Polar Vortex. wattsupwiththat.com There is a lot of debate and nuance with regard to these issues that The New York Times' readers would probably benefit from hearing about, if only the paper would provide balanced coverage of the issue, as it did in this article on the polar vortex and cold weather.
(2026-02-12). The Israelis are Stealthily Annexing the Whole West Bank under Cover of . . . Iran. juancole.com by (
(2026-02-12). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-12). China's medical tech wins over Middle East. ecns.cn "Backed by China's advanced innovation ecosystem and strong engineering capabilities, this product is designed to address the complex information integration demands of emergency scenarios," he added.
(2012-02-26). Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre. tribune.com.pk 
Three people sustained minor injuries after a crude bomb exploded at a polling center in Bangladesh's Gopalganj district, about 100 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, on Thursday morning during the national election, local media reported, citing police. | Sarwar Hossain, a senior police official in Gopalganj, told journalists that the blast occurred around 9 a.m. local time at the Reshma International School polling center. | The explosion caused minor injuries, he said, adding that all the injured had been taken to the hospital. "Law and order are now fully under control, and voting is continuing normally at…
(2026-02-12). The Reinvention of a Famed American Bookstore and Its Founder. counterpunch.org 
Gioia Woods— a professor at Northern Arizona University and the author of a new enlightening book about City Lights (City Lights: Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the Biography of a Bookstore), the famed San Francisco Bookstore— first encountered and read a poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1979 when she was a high school student in LA. The
(2026-02-12). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-12). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-12). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Mass protests against Israeli president continue as he wraps up Australia visit. haaretz.com
(2026-02-12). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). The commonalities between Europe's road forward to reindustrialization and Trump's domestic policies. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-02-12). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-12). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Carney vows unity as Canada mourns 10 killed in Tumbler Ridge school shooting. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-12). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). "Nurses should demand an end to this sham vote" : Opening report to meeting of New York Healthcare Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org
(2026-02-12). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-12). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Insights | Entering the Year of the Fire Horse, China's development outlook remains bright amid global changes: Canadian expert. ecns.cn
(2026-02-12). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-12). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). The Grass Is Greener Radio Show: Bryan G Pfeifer, Report Back From Minneapolis. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-12). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-12). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la protección de la infancia. radiohc.cu El Representante Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas, embajador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, presentó este miércoles el Programa País Cuba-UNICEF 2026-2030 durante la Primera Sesión Ordinaria de la Junta Ejecutiva del organismo, y destacó que constituye un marco de cooperación estratégico para fortalecer el bienestar de niñas, niños y adolescentes. | Soberón explicó a los presentes que el documento es el resultado del trabajo conjunto entre Cuba y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, alineado con el Marco de Cooperación de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Sostenible en Cuba 2026-2030, y con…
(2026-02-12). IMSA continúa trabajando para asegurar harina destinada al mercado nacional. cubadebate.cu Industrial Molinera de La Habana SA, IMSA, con 25 años de historia, asegura desde su planta en el anillo del puerto, municipio de Regla, la harina destinada al consumo de la población capitalina y de otras provincias, además del turismo, tiendas y el sector no estatal. Como otras empresas, hoy afronta déficit de combustible y energía, pero sus líneas de molinación se mantienen activas.
(2026-02-12). Selección de Cuba asegura cupo en semifinal de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu La selección cubana aseguró un puesto, este miércoles, en la semifinal de la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol tras ganarle 8-7 a los Caimanes de Barranquilla en el noveno inning. | Obligados al éxito para clasificar a la postemporada, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa sentenciaron el marcador colgados del bate de Alfredo Despaigne, de 5-3, incluido un jonrón, con par de remolques, la misma cantidad de empujadas que Yoel Yanqui y Harold Vázquez. | Los colombianos, ya con el boleto en sus manos desde dos fechas anteriores, fabricaron par de anotaciones a falta de un out y dejaron el empate y victoria en bases. | El…
(2026-02-12). Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE.UU. enfrentará cierre el 13 de febrero si continúa el bloqueo demócrata en el Congreso. cubadebate.cu La puja en el Congreso de EE. UU. entre demócratas y republicanos tiene congelado el financiamiento para el área que se encarga, entre otras cosas, de las fuerzas encargadas de detener a los migrantes. El funcionamiento normal está garantizado hasta el viernes; luego, habrá áreas que cesarán. øEl ICE? Tiene un fondo amplio que le permitirá seguir con sus actividades por un tiempo.
(2026-02-12). Actor estadounidense James Van Der Beek falleció a los 48 años. radiohc.cu El actor James Van Der Beek, conocido por su papel protagónico en la exitosa serie estadounidense 'Dawson's Creek', falleció ese miércoles a los 48 años, víctima de cáncer colorrectal. | Al dar a conocer la noticia, su esposa Kimberly escribió en Instagram que "supo enfrentar sus últimos días con valentía, fe y gracia. Hay mucho que compartir sobre sus deseos, su amor por la humanidad y la sacralidad del tiempo. Esos días llegarán ª, aseveró. | Van Der Beek (Cheshire, Connecticut, 8 de marzo de 1977-Austin, Texas, 11 de febrero de 2026) fue uno de los rostros más famosos de la televisión a finales de los 90…
(2026-02-12). La educación en Cienfuegos mantiene los procesos ante al asedio energético impuesto por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
La provincia cubana de Cienfuegos continúa el proceso educativo y sigue parámetros actualizados con las indicaciones nacionales en los niveles educativos de Primera Infancia, Especial, Primaria y Secundaria Básica junto a los preuniversitarios, Escuela Pedagógica y la Enseñanza Técnica Profesional. Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez. | El Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez, informó que mantendrán los procesos, de acuerdo con las circunstancias complejas que vive nuestro país por el déficit de combustibles consecuencia del asedio energético im…
(2026-02-12). Consejo de Estado evalúa actualización del Programa de Gobierno tras amplia consulta popular. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado evaluó este 11 de febrero la actualización del Programa de Gobierno, tras un amplio proceso de consulta popular. Se destacó la necesidad de fortalecer la participación y el control en barrios y comunidades, como vía para impulsar soluciones colectivas. Las comisiones parlamentarias priorizaron en 2025 el vínculo directo con la población y el seguimiento a leyes y acuerdos de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2026-02-12). Actor estadounidense James Van Der Beek falleció a los 48 años. radiohc.cu El actor James Van Der Beek, conocido por su papel protagónico en la exitosa serie estadounidense 'Dawson's Creek', falleció ese miércoles a los 48 años, víctima de cáncer colorrectal. | Al dar a conocer la noticia, su esposa Kimberly escribió en Instagram que "supo enfrentar sus últimos días con valentía, fe y gracia. Hay mucho que compartir sobre sus deseos, su amor por la humanidad y la sacralidad del tiempo. Esos días llegarán ª, aseveró. | Van Der Beek (Cheshire, Connecticut, 8 de marzo de 1977-Austin, Texas, 11 de febrero de 2026) fue uno de los rostros más famosos de la televisión a finales de los 90…
(2026-02-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel reitera hermandad de Cuba con el pueblo palestino. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró este miércoles los sentimientos de hermandad de los cubanos con los palestinos, al recibir en el Palacio de la Revolución a una delegación del Buró del Comité de las Naciones Unidas para el Ejercicio de los Derechos Inalienables de ese pueblo árabe. | "Nosotros somos una nación hermana de Palestina", expresó el mandatario y recordó que la mayor isla de las Antillas estuvo entre los cofundadores de ese Comité, publica el sitio web de la Presidencia. | Al agradecer el recibimiento, Col…
(2026-02-12). Presidenta Sheinbaum: Ayuda material llegará mañana a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum informó este miércoles sobre la llegada mañana a Cuba de la ayuda material que partió de México y mencionó próximos envíos, en un contexto marcado por el reforzamiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | Al responder una pregunta sobre el tema en su habitual encuentro con medios de comunicación en Palacio Nacional, la jefa del Ejecutivo aseveró: Llegan mañana (los víveres). Regresa el barco y se va a hacer un segundo envío, y así se va a estar enviando". | El domingo último, más de 800 toneladas de alimentos de primera necesidad y artículos de higiene personal salieron rumbo al país carib…
(2026-02-12). Selección de Cuba asegura cupo en semifinal de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu La selección cubana aseguró un puesto, este miércoles, en la semifinal de la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol tras ganarle 8-7 a los Caimanes de Barranquilla en el noveno inning. | Obligados al éxito para clasificar a la postemporada, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa sentenciaron el marcador colgados del bate de Alfredo Despaigne, de 5-3, incluido un jonrón, con par de remolques, la misma cantidad de empujadas que Yoel Yanqui y Harold Vázquez. | Los colombianos, ya con el boleto en sus manos desde dos fechas anteriores, fabricaron par de anotaciones a falta de un out y dejaron el empate y victoria en bases. | El…
(2026-02-12). La educación en Cienfuegos mantiene los procesos ante al asedio energético impuesto por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La provincia cubana de Cienfuegos continúa el proceso educativo y sigue parámetros actualizados con las indicaciones nacionales en los niveles educativos de Primera Infancia, Especial, Primaria y Secundaria Básica junto a los preuniversitarios, Escuela Pedagógica y la Enseñanza Técnica Profesional. Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez. | El Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez, informó que mantendrán los procesos, de acuerdo con las circunstancias complejas que vive nuestro país por el déficit de combustibles consecuencia del asedio energético im…
(2026-02-12). Artistas contra sufrimiento humano de los cubanos. radiohc.cu robertoroberto | En una carta abierta al republicano, artistas, intelectuales, políticos locales y organizaciones sociales internacionales denunciaron que los inquilinos de la Casa Blanca buscan hambruna y sufrimiento humano en la mayor de las Antillas. | Se refieren esas personalidades a una orden ejecutiva del gobernante que declara, sin evidencias, a la nación caribeña como una amenaza a la seguridad de Estados Unidos. | Insostenible explicación de una potencia nuclear, con un contingente armado centenares de veces más peligroso para Cuba, que lo que pueden representar las fuerzas enteramente defensivas existe…
(2026-02-12). Presidenta Sheinbaum: Ayuda material llegará mañana a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum informó este miércoles sobre la llegada mañana a Cuba de la ayuda material que partió de México y mencionó próximos envíos, en un contexto marcado por el reforzamiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | Al responder una pregunta sobre el tema en su habitual encuentro con medios de comunicación en Palacio Nacional, la jefa del Ejecutivo aseveró: Llegan mañana (los víveres). Regresa el barco y se va a hacer un segundo envío, y así se va a estar enviando". | El domingo último, más de 800 toneladas de alimentos de primera necesidad y artículos de higiene personal salieron rumbo al país carib…
(2026-02-12). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la protección de la infancia. radiohc.cu El Representante Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas, embajador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, presentó este miércoles el Programa País Cuba-UNICEF 2026-2030 durante la Primera Sesión Ordinaria de la Junta Ejecutiva del organismo, y destacó que constituye un marco de cooperación estratégico para fortalecer el bienestar de niñas, niños y adolescentes. | Soberón explicó a los presentes que el documento es el resultado del trabajo conjunto entre Cuba y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, alineado con el Marco de Cooperación de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Sostenible en Cuba 2026-2030, y con…
(2026-02-12). Despaigne: Un caballo contra el olvido en la Serie de las Américas. cubadebate.cu Alfredo Despaigne con batazos decisivos lideró la victoria de Cuba 8-7 sobre los Caimanes de Barranquilla y aseguró el pase a semifinales de la Serie de las Américas. A sus 39 años, el "Caballo de los Caballos" no corrió para probar nada, sino para arrastrar la historia entera y mantener a Cuba en la ruta del triunfo.
(2026-02-12). Consejo de Estado evalúa actualización del Programa de Gobierno tras amplia consulta popular. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado evaluó este 11 de febrero la actualización del Programa de Gobierno, tras un amplio proceso de consulta popular. Se destacó la necesidad de fortalecer la participación y el control en barrios y comunidades, como vía para impulsar soluciones colectivas. Las comisiones parlamentarias priorizaron en 2025 el vínculo directo con la población y el seguimiento a leyes y acuerdos de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2026-02-12). IMSA continúa trabajando para asegurar harina destinada al mercado nacional. cubadebate.cu Industrial Molinera de La Habana SA, IMSA, con 25 años de historia, asegura desde su planta en el anillo del puerto, municipio de Regla, la harina destinada al consumo de la población capitalina y de otras provincias, además del turismo, tiendas y el sector no estatal. Como otras empresas, hoy afronta déficit de combustible y energía, pero sus líneas de molinación se mantienen activas.
(2026-02-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel reitera hermandad de Cuba con el pueblo palestino. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró este miércoles los sentimientos de hermandad de los cubanos con los palestinos, al recibir en el Palacio de la Revolución a una delegación del Buró del Comité de las Naciones Unidas para el Ejercicio de los Derechos Inalienables de ese pueblo árabe. | "Nosotros somos una nación hermana de Palestina", expresó el mandatario y recordó que la mayor isla de las Antillas estuvo entre los cofundadores de ese Comité, publica el sitio web de la Presidencia. | Al agradecer el recibimiento, Col…
(2026-02-12). Culpan a Donald Trumpo del recrudecimiento del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una Declaración del Comité Manos Fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, Estados Unidos, condena enérgicamente la cruel e imprudente orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump del 29 de enero de 2026, que declara falsamente una emergencia nacional para justificar la escalada de la agresión estadounidense contra Cuba. ´Esta orden se basa en mentiras deliberadas, amenazas inventadas y acusaciones largamente desacreditadas, utilizadas cínicamente para imponer nuevos aranceles destinados a restringir el acceso de Cuba al petróleo y castigar colectivamente al pueblo cubano ª, puntualiza el texto y añade que esta acción…
(2026-02-12). Serie de las Américas: Cuba avanza a semifinales tras victoria sobre Colombia. cubadebate.cu Cuba derrotó hoy 8-7 a los colombianos Caimanes de Barranquilla en el estadio Fórum La Guaira y consiguió el último boleto disponible a las semifinales de la Serie de las Américas.
(2026-02-12). Cuba condena y denuncia nueva escalada del cerco económico de Estados Unidos. workers.org 
Autor: Granma | internet@granma.cu El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país. (Foto: Ricardo López Hevia) La orden ejecutiva del Presidente estadounidense, . . . |
(2026-02-12). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 SNB y los jugadores que viajarán a Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol informó este miércoles la conformación del equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, así como la nómina de 30 jugadores que representarán a Cuba en una gira de cuatro partidos amistosos en Nicaragua. El anuncio tuvo lugar en el Estadio Latinoamericano, donde el director de la SNB, Carlos Martín, presentó la selección integral de los mejores atletas.
(2026-02-12). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 SNB y los jugadores que viajarán a Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol informó este miércoles la conformación del equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, así como la nómina de 30 jugadores que representarán a Cuba en una gira de cuatro partidos amistosos en Nicaragua. El anuncio tuvo lugar en el Estadio Latinoamericano, donde el director de la SNB, Carlos Martín, presentó la selección integral de los mejores atletas.
(2026-02-12). Serie de las Américas: Cuba avanza a semifinales tras victoria sobre Colombia. cubadebate.cu Cuba derrotó hoy 8-7 a los colombianos Caimanes de Barranquilla en el estadio Fórum La Guaira y consiguió el último boleto disponible a las semifinales de la Serie de las Américas.
(2026-02-12). Cuba refuerza su estrategia contra las drogas en medio de escalada mundial de ese flagelo. cubadebate.cu La viceministra de Justicia, Máster en Ciencias Pilar Varona Estrada, ofreció este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda un exhaustivo informe sobre el enfrentamiento al flagelo de las drogas en el país, en un contexto internacional signado por la producción récord de sustancias ilícitas, la expansión sin precedentes de drogas sintéticas, y el recrudecimiento del tráfico de cocaína.
(2026-02-12). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate en esta jornada. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidas a una nueva edición de Cuba por dentro.Soy Iliana Ortega Chávez y traemos un resumen del panorama informativo en Cubadebate .
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(2026-02-12). Cuba presente en la 45 Copa Independencia de Boxeo en República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu La delegación cubana participará en la 45 edición de la Copa Independencia de Boxeo, que se celebrará en Santiago de los Caballeros, República Dominicana, del 15 al 22 de febrero. El equipo estará integrado por ocho atletas, cuatro en la rama masculina y cuatro en la femenina, acompañados por tres entrenadores.
(2026-02-12). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate en esta jornada. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidas a una nueva edición de Cuba por dentro.Soy Iliana Ortega Chávez y traemos un resumen del panorama informativo en Cubadebate .
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(2026-02-12). La centralità di Pechino nel 2026: diplomazia, mercato e nuova architettura delle relazioni internazionali. strategic-culture.su Le visite di inizio 2026 mostrano una tendenza chiara: governi di aree politiche diverse cercano in Cina mercati, stabilità e interlocuzione strategica. Si tratta di un segnale di una riconfigurazione profonda degli equilibri internazionali. | Segue nostro L'inizio del 2026 ha consegnato un'immagine molto chiara della fase internazionale in corso, nella quale la Cina non è più soltanto un attore economico imprescindibile, ma sempre più u…
(2026-02-12). Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion. aljazeera.com The FAA initially announced a 10-day airspace closure but removed the restriction less than eight hours later.
(2026-02-12). Pentagon weapons test forces closure of El Paso Airport. wsws.org The seven-hour shutdown was ordered by the FAA out of concern that US military anti-drone weapons might hit commercial air traffic.
(2026-02-12). US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas. scmp.com For a few hours on Wednesday, the sleepy airport of El Paso, Texas, became a sudden flashpoint for confusion. | Late Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a terse notice to pilots that airspace in the area would close – for an unprecedented 10 days – due to "special security reasons". And then almost as suddenly, the FAA lifted the restrictions on Wednesday morning. | Conflicting accounts of what prompted the action in the first place quickly emerged.
(2026-02-12). Canada's deadliest mass shooting in decades leaves 9 dead, 25 injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Nine people were killed and at least 25 others injured in a mass shooting at a secondary school in the remote British Columbia community of Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, in what authorities describe as one of Canada's deadliest gun attacks in decades.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School at approximately 1: 20 p.m. local time. Officers found six victims dead inside the school, while a seventh died en route to the hospital. Two additional victims were later discovered at a nearby private residence connected to the suspect.Police sa…