(2025-02-06). Trump's Annexationist Plan for Mass Expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza Continues Israeli-U.S. Genocide. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Center For Human Rights (PCHR): While Palestinians in Gaza are still grappling with the devastating consequences of Israel's 15-month long genocidal campaign following the enforcement of a fragile ceasefire, the United States (U.S.
(2025-02-06). Sunday 2/9: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2025-02-06). Israel limits Medical Evacuation From Gaza, As West Bank Heats Up. imemc.org 
Compilation of news reports — IAK staff Rescue teams Tuesday announced the removal of the remains of 19 bodies from an informal cemetery on Ath-Thawra Street, west of Gaza City. According to figures released by the Gaza Health Ministry, some 534 bodies were recovered from the rubble since a ceasefire deal took hold in Gaza …
(2025-02-06). A Tale of Two Final Solutions. counterpunch.org 
I write this as Israel's genocidal practices seem unstoppable, with no ceasefire in Gaza or Jenin. I am trying to fathom the unimaginable pain of losing a child or a parent. Aharon Shabtai in his 2003 poem J'accuse, asks how can there be a solution when victims are no longer breathing? Shabtai's poem is about
(2025-02-06). Humanitarian situation has not improved despite Gaza ceasefire; crisis is worsening. indybay.org Taking the needs of women, children, and members of the most vulnerable groups into account, swift action must be taken to appropriately address the immediate needs of the people living in the Strip. This includes providing adequate temporary housing; ensuring the entry and access of all humanitarian aid; and removing any restrictions or blockades that impede the provision of relief to the civilian population, including hospital services and access to water and education. Additionally, social and psychological support must be provided to address the devastating psychological effects of the genocide, particula…
(2025-02-06). The Nonstop Military Operation Known As Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel is demolishing residential buildings in the West Bank, burning homes in Lebanon and constructing military facilities in Syria, all while continuing to kill civilians in Gaza.
(2025-02-06). Macron Invites Syria's Interim President to France, Signals Possible Policy Shift. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-06). Spain's Universal Child Benefit Could Transform Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two parents play with their children at a school in Valencia, Spain, September 12, 2022. | © 2022 Jorge Gil/Europa Press via AP Photo | Key cabinet ministers in Spain's government are pushing for a new universal child benefit in the 2025 budget. The benefit has the potential to reduce the country's alarmingly high child poverty rate and center the human rights to social security and an adequate standard of living in state budget planning.Last week, Spain's Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy, backed by the labor minister and the children's minister, set out plans to include a…
(2025-02-06). UN Censors Criticism of Saudi Arabia at Internet Conference. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A sign stands in front an empty seat for Saudi human rights activist Lina al-Hathloul, during the Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh, on December 18, 2024. | © 2024 Haitham El-Tabei/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-02-06). US: Lithium Mine Permit Violates Indigenous Peoples' Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Numu/Nuwu and Newe prayer riders overlooking the ongoing construction that is destroying the sacred land of Peehee Mu'huh. Nevada, March 26, 2024. | © 2024 David Calvert | The US government's decision to permit Lithium Americas to mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada violated Indigenous people's rights by not obtaining free, prior, and informed consent.The project shows how US mining laws and the permit process run roughshod over the rights of Indigenous peoples, who find access to the land important for religious and cultural practices. Residents also fear that the mine threatens their…
(2025-02-06). PDF of February 6 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. Growing resistance to fascist attacks IN THIS ISSUE Weaponizing DEI: war on workers and the oppressed Hunter College students defend migrant rights Panamanians reject Marco Rubio's visit Editorial: What caused the plane crash? Union busting, not DEI! Mundo Obrero: Repudiamos la . . . |
(2025-02-06). Cambodia: Denial of entry and harassment of British journalist Gerald Flynn. fidh.org
(2025-02-06). Cambodia: British environmental journalist denied re-entry to the country. fidh.org The Cambodian government's decision to deny British journalist Gerald Flynn re-entry to Cambodia and ban him from the country is a blatant attack on journalism and serves as yet another example of the Cambodian authorities' intolerance of critical and investigative journalism. The Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) along with 19 other organisations condemn this arbitrary (…) | – |
(2025-02-06). Worldwide Condemnation of US Plan to Forcibly Displace Palestinians in Gaza. imemc.org 
In response to the US President's statements regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, worldwide condemnation has been expressed by leaders in Palestine, France, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The United Nations High Commissioner, Human Rights Watch, and many other international human rights organizations and non-governmental organizations have all rejected the proposal. Ma'an News reported that …
(2025-02-06). For Netanyahu, hostages are a nuisance. Trump's plan lets him bring Ben-Gvir back to government. haaretz.com The prime minister will be in a completely different political arena when he returns to Israel Sunday afternoon. No longer a sitting duck with a feeble coalition, but a man who has been reborn, with the far right on his side again…
(2025-02-06). Blogger killed, editor missing as Mozambique's press freedom crisis deepens. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-02-06). Israeli Soldiers Kill Three Palestinians, Including a Child, in the Southern Gaza Strip. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, including a child, in the southern part of the besieged and devastated Gaza Strip. WAFA correspondent reported that on Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers opened fire at citizens near Al-Awda Square in the center of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip, killing a Palestinian child. He added that …
(2025-02-06). Netanyahu Calls Trump's Plan 'First Good Idea That I've Heard' for Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-06). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-06). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-06). Trump signs order to bar trans women and girls from female sports. aljazeera.com LGBTQ rights groups condemn latest executive order directed at transgender Americans.
(2025-02-06). Trump and the Crisis of U.S. Hegemony. indybay.org The crisis of US hegemony has caused it to show its true face: what it always has been and wanted to hide. This crisis is a preamble to the dark scenarios we are about to witness. The rise of the new extreme right-wingers all over the world also opens up the possibility of the intensification of inter-imperialist wars. In this scenario, the anti-capitalist forces are called to open horizons of possibility. Mexico and Latin America will play a central role in the resistance and in the creation of alternatives. It is time to believe and create the future today.
(2025-02-06). Defense minister tells IDF to plan for Gazans' transfer, Netanyahu calls Trump's idea 'remarkable'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at Palestinians who approached troops in Gaza ‚ñ U.S.: Trump proposes to take over Gaza, displace its Palestinian residents…
(2025-02-06). Two soldiers killed, eight wounded in crane collapse accident in north Gaza, IDF says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at Palestinians who approached troops in Gaza ‚ñ U.S.: Trump proposes to take over Gaza, displace its Palestinian residents…
(2025-02-06). Delights of Tianjin district's delicacies attract famous face. ecns.cn Surrounded by friendly smiles and enthusiastic greetings as he moved through the vendors, he eagerly enjoyed sampling the local food. He even asked a vendor to teach him how to make jianbing guozi, and shared his experience and joy with the locals.
(2025-02-05). Light show delights visitors in Shanghai. ecns.cn Visitors enjoy a splendid light show celebrating the Spring Festival in Shanghai, Feb. 4, 2025.
(2025-02-06). Israeli forces shoot dead teenager in Gaza despite ceasefire. presstv.ir Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement with Hamas again, opening fire on Palestinians and killing a teenager in the southern Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-06). Hostages' families worry Trump's plan for Gaza will jeopardize the hostage deal. haaretz.com 'The hostage issue cannot be tied to problems with Iran, Saudi Arabia, or the Palestinians': Trump's announcement that the U.S. intends to control Gaza might help Netanyahu derail the cease-fire, and the hostages' families are worried they will never see their loved ones return…
(2025-02-06). Iran strongly rejects US 'plan' for forcible exodus of Gazans. presstv.ir Iran unequivocally condemns a so-called US "plan" to force Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-06). Moroccan activist awaits verdict for protesting US arms shipments to Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Front Line Defenders calls for the immediate release of a Moroccan pro-Palestinian activist, who is facing a final verdict for protesting US support for Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-02-06). 'Fuel to fire': Hamas strongly condemns Trump 'dangerous' remarks on Gaza takeover. presstv.ir Hamas strongly condemns Trump's recent remarks concerning Washington's plan to "own" Gaza.
(2025-02-06). UN: World indifferent to Israel's genocide of Palestinians. presstv.ir The world has been indifferent towards the Israeli regime's genocidal actions against the Palestinian people, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
(2025-02-06). Israeli war criminal evokes Swiss probe amid mounting global evidence of atrocities in Gaza. presstv.ir Swiss authorities launch a criminal investigation into an Israeli war criminal following a detailed complaint submitted by a legal activism organization.
(2025-02-06). Rubio to the rescue: US secy. of state tries to sugarcoat Trump's Gaza 'ownership' remarks. presstv.ir The US secretary of state tries to alleviate the far-and-wide negative repurcussions of Trump's recent announcement of a so-called Gaza "ownership" plan.
(2025-02-06). Egypt's Mogamma el-Tahrir to be transformed into luxury hotel. newarab.com 
Work is underway to convert The five-star Cairo House hotel will featur…
(2025-02-06). Saudi Arabia executes two citizens on 'terrorism' charges. newarab.com 
The ministry identified the two citizens as Fahd bin Saud Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalid al-Mutairi. | The ruling against them became final following an appeal that was then upheld by the Supreme Court and the death sentence was carried out on Wednesday in Riyadh. | They ha…
(2025-02-06). Crisis as Iraq top court halts amnesty and personal status laws. newarab.com 
In a chaotic session on 21 January 2025, the Iraqi Parliament approved three con…
(2025-02-06). NGOs slam UK for supplying arms to Israel despite 'war crimes'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-06). Voter Registration: Politicians Dig Deep into Their Pockets to Seek Early Control of Voters Ahead of 2026 Polls. plusnews.ug 
As the national voter registration and update process rolls on, political leaders at the grassroots level are intensifying efforts to secure their electoral futures. While some high-profile figures appear to offer little more than token gestures, local councilors are fighting tooth and nail to ensure their supporters are registered, transferred to the correct polling stations, …
(2025-02-06). No Canadian tax-subsidies for Israeli soldier competition in Whistler-Vancouver. justpeaceadvocates.ca Please take a minute to email the Canada Revenue Agency in support of a formal complaint requesting a CRA investigation into whether Invictus Games sponsor, the True Patriot Love Foundation, is violating the rules regarding registered charities assisting foreign militaries.
(2025-02-06). Violent Israeli raids forcibly displace 26,000 Palestinians in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli military raids in two West Bank refugee camps have displaced thousands of Palestinian families since December.
(2025-02-06). Senior police officer had to please Ben-Gvir's aide for a promotion, sources say. haaretz.com Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's right-hand man, Hanamel Dorfman, is suspected of breach of trust. 'The senior police officer understood very well that it was wise to please him, to secure a promotion,' sources say…
(2025-02-06). Israeli spyware firm Paragon cuts Italy's access after journalists targeted. haaretz.com Paragon has cut off Italy, where it has two clients, from its spyware effective immediately, after the Italian government failed to address claims it spied on journalists and activists critical of far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by breaching WhatsApp accounts…
(2025-02-06). Israeli spyware firm Paragon kills Italy's access after journalists targeted. haaretz.com Paragon has cut off Italy, where it has two clients, from its spyware effective immediately, after the Italian government failed to address claims it spied on journalists and activists critical of far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…
(2025-02-06). The bombs may have stopped but Gaza's health emergency continues. newarab.com 
After more than a year of seeing horrific images and videos from Gaza due to the Israeli military's bombardment, raids, and siege, the past few weeks brought some long-awaited images and stories of hope. Palestinians who had been displaced from Gaza's north—from Jabalia, Gaza City, Beit Hanoun—some for more than a year, walking back to the towns and homes they had been forced to leave, resisting their own erasure. | After nearly a century of ongoing displacement, which has historically been long-term if not permanent, the visuals of Palestinians returning to their towns were powerful and meaningful…
(2025-02-06). European Union trade with Israel's illegal settlements: Letter by 163 NGOs and trade unions to President von der Leyen. fidh.org
(2025-02-06). Israeli Settler Leaders Welcome Trump's Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli settler leaders have welcomed President Trump's call for Palestinians to be removed from the Gaza Strip, which would amount to ethnic cleansing, and are calling for his plans to be implemented. On Tuesday, Trump had called for Palestinians to be removed from Gaza "permanently" before announcing a plan for a US "takeover" of the …
(2025-02-06). We won't work, but we will march! workers.org 
Marchers gathered at City Hall to demand Mayor Parker defend refugees and migrant workers from ICE. Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 2025. Philadelphia Hundreds of refugees, migrant workers and their supporters marched in opposition to President Trump's anti-immigrant policies on Feb. 3 in Philadelphia. Organized by Juntos and other organizations, the march . . . |
(2025-02-06). Malaysia says forced resettlement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing. aljazeera.com Foreign Ministry says it 'strongly opposes' displacement of residents from Gaza after Trump floats redevelopment plan.
(2025-02-06). US officials walk back elements of Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan. aljazeera.com Trump's top aides say displacement would be temporary after the United Nations warns of ethnic cleansing.
(2025-02-06). UN chief Guterres warns against ethnic cleansing in Gaza. aljazeera.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned against ethnic cleansing in Gaza…
(2025-02-06). Trump Officials Defend Call To 'Take Over' Gaza But Soften Some Aspects. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Trump administration officials defended the president's surprise announcement on Tuesday night that he wants the US to "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip but appeared to walk back some aspects of the plan. Trump made the announcement after calling for Palestinians to be removed from Gaza "permanently," which would mean ethnic cleansing, …
(2025-02-06). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-02-06). Would you play a video game that lets you experience the Palestinian Nakba? haaretz.com 'Dreams on a Pillow' will follow a woman who flees her destroyed village to Lebanon during the 1948 war. Are computer games propaganda or a response to public sentiment?
(2025-02-06). Iran leader appoints Hezbollah chief as Lebanon representative. newarab.com 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Qassem will handle "non-litigious matters" and "religious affairs" in Lebanon on behalf of Khamenei, a copy of the decree said. | The late leader of the Lebanese Shia group,
(2025-02-06). Lebanon sues HSBC Switzerland in Riad Salameh corruption case. newarab.com 
The head of state litigation Helene Iskandar said she filed the lawsuit on 14 January, according to The National. | Salameh has previously been investigated for aggravated money launderin…
(2025-02-06). US bill seeks to rename the West Bank to 'Judea and Samaria'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-06). ACIS president-elect Aidan Beatty and the Zionist libel against Irish history. wsws.org This is an open letter written to the American Conference of Irish Studies. ACIS vice president Aidan Beatty is slated to assume the organization's presidency at its annual conference later this month.
(2025-02-06). British Zionist affiliate targeted Musk. presstv.ir A British created organization, CCDH, with very close ties to Keir Starmer, has been conspiring with the Zionist regime to undermine social media freedom in the US.
(2025-02-06). Budget 2025: Adjusting and adapting inside IMF prison. cadtm.org
(2025-02-06). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-06). Pitfalls of resource-national consciousness. cadtm.org
(2025-02-06). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-02-06). Auschwitz, the bankruptcy of the idea of progress and the rehabilitation of the utopian dimension of socialism. cadtm.org
(2025-02-06). Drone carrier Shahid Bagheri joins IRGC fleet in Persian Gulf. presstv.ir Iran's new homegrown drone carrier has joined the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' naval fleet in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-02-06). Drone carrier Shahid Bahman Bagheri joins IRGC naval fleet. presstv.ir Iran's new homegrown drone carrier has joined the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' naval fleet in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-02-06). Iran unveils first knowledge exchange platform for Islamic world. tvbrics.com 
This initiative supports Iran's ambitions in research, innovation, and knowledge-based economic growth…
(2025-02-06). From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memory. aljazeera.com New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.
(2025-02-06). Bangladesh protesters torch family home of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina. aljazeera.com Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina's Awami League supporters.
(2025-02-06). Rubio, Trump's top diplomat, to skip G20 over 'anti-Americanism'. aljazeera.com US secretary of state says he will not attend talks in South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law.
(2025-02-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,078. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,078th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-06). UK's Grenfell Tower, site of deadly 2017 blaze, to be demolished. aljazeera.com Some relatives of the fire victims who want the site preserved say they feel 'ignored' by the government.
(2025-02-06). Why does Trump want a US sovereign wealth fund? aljazeera.com Trump has demanded a plan to create a sovereign wealth fund to invest in global assets – 'perhaps with TikTok', he said.
(2025-02-06). Could Trump's tariffs upend the world's economic order? aljazeera.com US president's tariffs against Mexico and Canada are on hold for now, but the trade dispute with China rumbles on.
(2025-02-06). Bangladesh protesters attack family home of exiled PM Hasina. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh attacked the old family home of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
(2025-02-06). Miami's Jimmy Butler traded to Golden State Warriors: Reports. aljazeera.com The trade of Butler ends a two-month standoff between the disgruntled six-time All-Star forward and the Miami Heat.
(2025-02-06). Neymar plays for Santos in emotional return after 12 years. aljazeera.com In a much-anticipated return to his first club Santos, the Brazilian star took to the field against Botafogo.
(2025-02-06). Trump's Interest In Ukraine's Rare Earth Minerals Might Backfire On Zelensky. pressenza.com Instead of abandoning his efforts to freeze the Ukrainian Conflict by doubling down on military aid in the hopes that Zelensky's forces will then recapture these deposits from Russia, Trump might instead try to cut a deal with Putin for Russia to sell some of these extracted resources to the US. | Trump's
(2025-02-06). Morocco court frees pro-Palestine BDS activist Ismail Lghazaoui. newarab.com 
A Moroccan court has released Lghazaoui, a member of
(2025-02-06). Financial Empowerment Conference 2025: Unlocking New Horizons for Financial Literacy. urbancny.com 
The Regional Financial Empowerment Conference is a groundbreaking event designed to promote financial literacy and empowerment. Organized by Strategic Resources Management Corp., this year's conference promises to be bigger and …
(2025-02-06). Guard breaks the arms of two teenage boys: Abuse continues within the Kentucky juvenile justice system. wsws.org A Kentucky juvenile justice guard broke the arms of two teens at McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The attacks occurred in separate restraint incidents on the same day.
(2025-02-06). Uganda safe for tourism, trade despite Ebola outbreak. independent.co.ug 
MBALE, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's Ministry of Health said Wednesday the country is safe for tourism and trade despite an Ebola outbreak. Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng told reporters in the eastern Ugandan city of Mbale that the outbreak is confined to well-defined areas in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, and Mbale, where all …
(2025-02-06). Domestic tourist attractions big draw during 8-day break. ecns.cn China's domestic tourist attractions recorded more than 500 million visits during the just-concluded Spring Festival holiday, demonstrating the strong consumption power of the Chinese people at home and abroad.
(2025-02-06). Saidina Abubaker Islamic Hospital Closed Over Ebola Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Health has closed Saidina Abubaker Islamic Hospital and evacuated all health workers to an isolation facility to stop the spread of the Ebola Sudan virus. Last week, the Ministry of Health announced the outbreak of the Ebola Sudan virus after a 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of Mulago National Referral Hospital, died. …
(2025-02-06). Triggering War. A Manufactured "Catalytic Event" Which Will Initiate an All Out War? Are We Going to Let This Happen Again? globalresearch.ca As we watch Western governments testing their opponents — today Iran, the next day the DPRK, and then Russia and China — we hold our breaths. We are waiting with a sense of dread for the occurrence of a catalytic event that will initiate war. Now is the time to reflect on such catalytic events, to understand them, to prepare for them.
(2025-02-06). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-02-06). Harbin hosts largest-ever Asian Winter Games with 1,275 Athletes. ecns.cn The 2025 Asian Winter Games is set to open in Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Friday, marking another grand international winter sports event in Asia held by China following the successful hosting of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
(2025-02-06). American Values, Chinese Values: The New Global Order and the Cultural Dimension of the US-China Conflict. globalresearch.ca [This article by the late Prof. Joseph Chung was first published by GR in December 2019.] | The Sino-American hegemonic conflict has several dimensions including political and economic issues. But we cannot overlook the cultural aspect of the conflict, for the …
(2025-02-06). China, Kyrgyzstan launch negotiations on service trade and investment deals. ecns.cn China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, signed a joint statement on Wednesday in Beijing, officially launching negotiations on service trade and investment agreements between the two countries.
(2025-02-06). Border residents of Laos and China pursue growth in frontier cities. ecns.cn After the Chinese New Year holiday, a Laotian girl named Nanni (transliteration) returned from her hometown of Boten, a Laos-China border town, to resume work at a factory in Mohan, located in southwest China's Yunnan Province. She was accompanied by several fellow villagers seeking job opportunities.
(2025-02-06). China sees record-high inbound arrivals during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn As people around the world celebrated the Chinese New Year with vibrant activities, inbound arrivals during this year's Spring Festival leaped by 150 percent year on year, hitting a new high, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-02-06). China issues blue alert for cold wave. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue alert for a cold wave and a yellow alert for strong winds on Wednesday.
(2025-02-06). New animation of 'The Little Prince' set for release in 2026. ecns.cn A new animation of "The Little Prince" will be released in China in the second half of 2026, according to Shanghai-based producers El Pajaro Pictures and Stars Collective.
(2025-02-06). China's countermeasures seen as inevitable. ecns.cn U.S. economists and trade groups say that additional tariffs by China were an inevitable response to the 10 percent tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Chinese imports that came into effect on Tuesday.
(2025-02-06). Brain-computer interface gains traction in nation. ecns.cn With coordinated national and regional strategies, coupled with intensified efforts for innovation, China is positioning itself as a key player in the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
(2025-02-06). Guideline to improve physical education. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has issued a new guideline to strengthen the physical education workforce in primary and secondary schools and improve students' physical fitness, officials said.
(2025-02-06). Carving out a beautiful tradition. ecns.cn Renowned worldwide for its unique ice and snow culture, Harbin, capital city of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, attracts a multitude of visitors every year to its ice and snow world, with the biggest draw being the spectacular ice sculptures.
(2025-02-06). "Ne Zha 2" becomes China's all-time top-grossing film. ecns.cn Animated feature "Ne Zha 2" has surpassed 2021 war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin" to become the highest-grossing film of all time in China.
(2025-02-06). China's Spring Festival box office hits record high. ecns.cn The Year of the Snake kicked off with a hiss-torical movie milestone, as the Spring Festival holiday box office set new records! Holiday ticket sales soared to 9.51 billion yuan (1.33 billion USD), with a staggering 187 million moviegoers packing theaters.
(2025-02-06). 'Ne Zha 2' tops box office of China film history. ecns.cn Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 secured the top position on the box office chart in the history of China film on Thursday with about 5.8 billion yuan ($796.32 million), box office tracker Beacon data showed.
(2025-02-06). Ning, Liu to bear China's flag at opening ceremony of 9th Asian Winter Games. ecns.cn Ning Zhongyan and Liu Mengting have been named as the Chinese delegation's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 9th Harbin Asian Winter Games, the Chinese delegation announced on Wednesday.
(2025-02-06). New plant species found in south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Manchurian Dutchman's pipe stem in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local forestry authorities announced on Thursday.
(2025-02-06). Shaanxi welcomes surge in international tourists during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Shaanxi province saw a surge in international tourists during this year's Spring Festival holiday as China celebrated the holiday for the first time after the festival was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
(2025-02-06). 'Ne Zha 2' becomes China's all-time top-grossing film. ecns.cn Animated feature "Ne Zha 2" has surpassed 2021 war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin" to become the highest-grossing film of all time in China.
(2025-02-06). China and the Story of Supply and Demand. counterpunch.org 
Sometimes things are in fact more complicated than they seem, but sometimes they actually are much simpler. The story of China's weak economy falls into the latter category. Insofar as the world's largest economy (that's China folks) is suffering from economic problems right now it is primarily a story of inadequate demand. This means that
(2025-02-06). Trump's 'Gaza takeover' plan rejected by US allies; sparks global outrage. presstv.ir European allies of the US, as well as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China and Russia say they all commitment to a two-state solution.
(2025-02-06). Trade Disputes are Not Wars. counterpunch.org 
Newspaper headlines will tell you that Canada is in a "Trade War" with the U.S. I hate framing things that are not war as war. The rhetoric of war normalizes it and we absolutely don't need any more of that. We're in a trade dispute. Canada was at war with the U.S. during the 1812
(2025-02-06). They're Still Killed by US Munitions. counterpunch.org 
With the Vietnam War and larger wars in Southeast Asia in Cambodia and Laos, two lines of thought on resisting that war in a material way were apparent. Many believed that not participating in the military during the war was a moral good no matter how that end was achieved. Others felt that it mattered just
(2025-02-06). We've Reached the End of Social Media. counterpunch.org 
Facebook became popular in the mid-2000s as a space for friendship and connection, especially among young people. Despite its ignominious origin as a site for Harvard men to rate women's attractiveness, Facebook and other social network sites were modeled on the idea that digital linkages could build social capital. After nearly two decades, it's clear
(2025-02-06). Trump and Energy: An Exercise in Unseriousness. counterpunch.org 
Upon being sworn in as president. Donald Trump immediately declared an energy emergency. The proclamation, issued on January 20th, states that "The energy and critical minerals ("energy") identification, leasing, development, production, transportation, refining, and generation capacity of the United States are all far too inadequate to meet our Nation's needs."
(2025-02-06). No Popular Mandate for this Insane Administration. counterpunch.org 
In the opening days of his second presidency, the malignant, orange-sprayed fascist maniac Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump has, in the words of the Revcom Corps (RCC) for the Emancipation of Humanity's call for Nationwide protests on Saturday, February 1: "unleashed a hailstorm of fascist shock and awe, [issuing] executive order after executive order to
(2025-02-06). Letter from London: Haiku Hell and the Abandoneers. counterpunch.org Like badly written haikus, there's a steady flow of few-syllabled Brits leaving the UK right now. These abandoneers of the modern age are disgruntled with how things are here. Oddly, many profess a strong patriotism. Most have listened to, or read, those weirdly euphoric US podcasts, and requisitioned social media sites, saying the UK has
(2025-02-06). Lies Too Big To Fail: The Culture Of Grift. counterpunch.org "Everything the State [and the moneyed class that owns it] says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen." At present, according to recent polling, 52 percent of the US citizenry approve of Donald Trump's performance in office, this is, even as Trump pulls from his bloated ass Joseph Goebbels' grade lies e.g.,
(2025-02-06). The Super Bowl and the Super Rich: Partners in Slime. counterpunch.org 
The number of U.S. billionaires — only 13 in the first Forbes 400 count in 1982 — jumped to 66 in 1990 and 298 in 2000 and then all the way up to 404 in 2010 and 614 in 2020. All these billionaires desperately needed new high-profile playthings. Many found them in NFL franchises. In quick order, teams that had been selling in the tens of millions began going for hundreds of millions and then billions. In 2018, the hedge funder David Tepper spent $2.2 of those billions buying the Carolina Panthers. Four years later, Robson Walton, an heir to the Walmart fortune, led an ownership group that shelled out…
(2025-02-06). Trump May See Himself as Andrew Jackson Reincarnated, But There are Lessons in Old Hickory's Resistant to Sycophants. counterpunch.org 
The portrait of President Andrew Jackson has recently made a comeback in the Oval Office. "Old Hickory" — Jackson's nickname — has long been a favorite of President Donald Trump. Trump identifies with Jackson on many levels. As a man and a leader, he likes the brash, confrontational, hypermasculine, lionlike attitude that characterized the seventh
(2025-02-06). When All is Said and Done (Part 1). counterpunch.org (2: 30 am, 1/24/25) Ok, we may not win this one. But when it all is said and done And History is read by none, Like when the Earth rejoins the Sun And God himself, though just pretend, Will close the tale of earthly End, And His great non-existent look Will gaze upon the parted book
(2025-02-06). Why the New Boss Could be Worse Than the Old Boss…by Being the Same Boss. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-06). Democratic Socialists of America on LA City Council seek to smother opposition to attacks on immigrants. wsws.org The DSA proposals to the City Council are a cynical ploy to immobilize genuine working class discontent and channel it behind the dead-end politics of the Democratic Party.
(2025-02-06). HKSAR government denounces additional U.S. tariffs on HK products. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of the U.S.' imposition of additional 10 percent duty on Hong Kong products.
(2025-02-06). Xi meets Thai PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-02-06). Action plan 8.0 to inject more vitality into Shanghai. ecns.cn The latest business environment improvement action plan released in Shanghai on Wednesday will help the city better address market entities' needs and inject more vitality into the city's economic growth.
(2025-02-06). Xi holds talks with Brunei's Sultan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-02-06). Domestic AI savvy pushes markets up. ecns.cn Chinese onshore technology shares jumped on the first trading day following the Spring Festival holiday, underscoring reviving investor confidence despite tariff hikes from the United States, as homegrown artificial intelligence models make strides.
(2025-02-06). Negotiators work to bring down nation's prescriptions. ecns.cn To satisfy the diversified insurance demands of the public, the administration said it will support the development of both commercial health insurance and basic medical insurance, each with distinct development models.
(2025-02-06). Harbin set to put on a dazzling show. ecns.cn With the combination of Chinese culture and local Heilongjiang flavor presented in a thrilling high-tech way, the opening ceremony of the Harbin Asian Winter Games promises to dazzle with a cool celebration of sporting feats and continental unity.
(2025-02-06). A natural choice for Games' designs>. ecns.cn The mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games — Siberian tigers "Binbin" and "Nini" — symbolize an in-depth exploration and shaping of the unique natural and cultural heritage of the country's Northeast: Siberian tiger culture.
(2025-02-06). Letter X captured on the Moon. ecns.cn A letter X is captured on the Moon's surface through telescopes for several hours around the time of the 1st quarter moon, Feb. 5, 2025.
(2025-02-06). High-speed train decorated to welcome Asian Winter Games. ecns.cn The first match of the Harbin Asian Winter Games kicked off on Monday in ice hockey before the opening ceremony on Feb. 7. The Games will conclude on Feb. 14.
(2025-02-06). Chinese regions prioritize high-quality growth, tech innovation, and business reforms in 2025. ecns.cn Several Chinese provinces, including Anhui, Guangdong, Shandong, Liaoning, and Hubei, along with Shanghai convened post-Chinese New Year meetings to outline their 2025 development plans, focusing on high-quality development, technological innovation, and improving the business environment.
(2025-02-06). Guizhou seeks digital economy growth. ecns.cn Guizhou province prioritizes the growth of emerging industries such as data services and artificial intelligence, provincial Party secretary Xu Lin said Wednesday at an industry modernization conference.
(2025-02-06). Shanghai researchers develop non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose. ecns.cn Shanghai researchers have devised a revolutionary, non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose, allowing for accurate blood glucose level measurements by simply placing a palm on a monitoring device.
(2025-02-06). Trudeau must condemn Trump's insane Gaza plan. justpeaceadvocates.ca On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 Donald Trump repeated his call to ethnically cleanse Gaza and added that the US "will take over" the coastal strip. Please email Prime Minister Trudeau to demand he forcefully denounce Trump's genocidal comments. Gaza belongs to Palestinians.
(2025-02-06). Trump's proposal won't just impact Gaza. Egypt and Jordan are watching closely, too. haaretz.com Trump's plan to relocate two million Palestinians ensnares the leaders of all Middle Eastern countries, not just Egypt and Jordan, in a dilemma fraught with threats…
(2025-02-06). UN on Gaza: Deportation from occupied land 'strictly prohibited'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-06). World must respect Palestinians' desire to stay in Gaza: UN envoy. presstv.ir The Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour says world leaders should respect the Palestinians' desire to remain in Gaza.
(2025-02-06). Arab League, OIC condemn Trump's Gaza 'takeover' scheme. presstv.ir The Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have condemned in the strongest terms US President Donald Trump's remarks on the "takeover" of Gaza.
(2025-02-06). Underestimating Americans: A Coming Plunge of "Dictator Donald" D.D. Ralph Nader. globalresearch.ca Convicted felon Donald Trump has declared war on Americans. In less than two weeks, he has become the dictator, a role he celebrated in his campaign. He is using illegal executive orders as poisoned spears against just about …
(2025-02-06). American Imperialism in Plain Site. indybay.org To Trump, a win-win is a loss, because a win-win means some other country also wins, not only you, the United States. And if some other country also wins, that means the United States has not grabbed everything there is to grab, and Trump wants to grab everything that is available, the entire economic surplus.
(2025-02-06). Argentina militarizes northern borders with Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. wsws.org The border crackdown is aimed at scapegoating migrants for the devastating effects of Milei's policies and provoking US-backed confrontations with neighboring countries.
(2025-02-06). Con Trump si riaccende la lotta globale per gli Swing States. strategic-culture.su Un paio di anni fa, i principali think tank statunitensi individuarono nei cosiddetti Swing States il principale campo di battaglia geopolitico del XXI secolo tra i sostenitori del multipolarismo e i fautori dell'unipolarismo a stelle e strisce. | Segue nostro Un paio di anni fa, i principali think tank statunitensi individuarono nei cosiddetti Swing States (termine ripreso dalla competizione presidenziale USA) il principale campo di bat…
(2025-02-06). A new biography of abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner. wsws.org Stephen Puleo's biography offers a fresh glimpse into the Radical Republicans' struggle against slavery and shines a light on a little-known figure in American history.
(2025-02-06). HUD Nominee refuses to reject government-run detention camps for homeless people. indybay.org (WASHINGTON, D.C — February 5th) The only acceptable answer to whether homeless people should be forced into government-run detention camps is "no." Yet even this very low bar was too high for Scott Turner, Donald Trump's pick to lead HUD, in written responses to Senators. Moreover, Turner attacks the data-driven, cost-effective housing plus services approach to solving homelessness.
(2025-02-06). Cuban Technology Park promotes alliances with Latin America. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) Latin America is a key region in the development of the Scientific Technology Park in this capital, which promotes initiatives with countries in the region, directors of the center told Prensa Latina.
(2025-02-06). Encanto de Rubio ante propuestas sin precedentes de Bukele. radiohc.cu En la mansión de Nayib Bukele, a la vista del impresionante lago de Coatepeque, el presidente salvadoreño le hizo propuestas de tal envergadura al secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, que éste las llamó "sin precedentes".
(2025-02-06). UAE Mediates Prisoner Exchange Between Russia, Ukraine. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-06). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-02-06). Ukrainian secret service SBU arrests anti-war youth in multiple cities. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site, the organ of the International Committee of the Fourth International, demands the immediate release of the prisoners.
(2025-02-06). Australia: NSW nurses' union shuts down fight for wage increase. wsws.org The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association is tying members' wages and conditions to a case which the state industrial court will not hear before September, and enforcing a strike ban until the legal proceedings are complete.
(2025-02-06). At least 40 children killed in Sudan over three days: UNICEF. newarab.com 
At least 40 children were killed by bombings over three days in several parts of "Sadly, it is rare that more than a few short days go past without new reports of children being killed and injured," Annmarie Swai, the UN children agency's representative in Sudan, said in a statement. | She referred to strikes in the southern city of Kadugli on Monday which killed 21 children and maimed…
(2025-02-06). Marianne Faithfull (1946-2025), tough and unflinching: A survivor of the "Swinging Sixties" wsws.org Particularly in the second half of her career, Faithfull produced work which stood head and shoulders above much of the vacuous music pumped out by the major international music concerns.
(2025-02-06). First Hydrogen CfDs Awarded. wattsupwiththat.com The first three CfDs have been announced for the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1.
(2025-02-06). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-02-06). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-06). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-06). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-06). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-02-06). #IR46: How Iran developed and mastered bioastronautical and human space program. presstv.ir Iranian space program has been steadily progressing, not only with the frequent launch of communications and observation satellites but also through its human spaceflight program.
(2025-02-06). Iran: US 'maximum pressure' will lead to 'maximum resistance'. presstv.ir The Iranian FM says Trump's signing of a memorandum re-imposing his so-called maximum pressure on Tehran is a failed experience.
(2025-02-06). Panama Canal denies claim of free passage for US vessels. presstv.ir The Panama Canal Authority has denied claims that US government vessels can now cross the canal for free.
(2025-02-06). Iran wins seat on UN trucking treaty board despite intrigues. presstv.ir Iran has succeeded in acquiring one out of nine seats in the TIR Executive Board (TIRExB).
(2025-02-06). The Humanist Moment in America: Sheinbaum's cool head, Petro's warm heart. pressenza.com In a conversation between the President of Mexico and US President Donald Trump, they reached several agreements, among them, the imposition of tariffs is canceled, when it seemed that an economic and social "catastrophe" was approaching. | "It is important to always keep a cool head," Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has recommended in the face of the concerns of Mexicans and the questioning of the media. Of course, in the face of a right-wing political opposition that was already rubbing its hands together as it saw the U.S. president make good on his threats, such as imposing the much-mentioned 25 percent tariffs. | Ob…
(2025-02-06). The Iranian artist painting life into Shiraz's old alleys. newarab.com 
In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. | Narenjestan, a neighbourhood characterised by crumbling, uninhabited houses, is nestled in Shiraz, a southern city celebrated for its historic architecture, lush gardens and revered poets. | "Most of the dilapidated walls in old Shiraz have no historical value," said Yazdi, a bushy-bearded, bespectacled 40-year-old artist dedicated to revitalising Narenjestan. | Yazdi has over the years turned the long-negle…
(2025-02-06). Aga Khan IV's son Rahim named new Ismaili spiritual leader. newarab.com 
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini was named the 50th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of His father, known for his dazzling wealth and development work around the world, died in Lisbon, the seat of the Ismaili Imamat, at age 88 on Tuesday. The funeral is expected to take place in Portu…
(2025-02-06). The MENA's Ismaili Muslims mourn spiritual leader Aga Khan. newarab.com 
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, according to his philanthropic organisation. | Since 1957, he led a community of 15 million Ismailis across 35 countries. | A statement from the
(2025-02-06). Sweden: At least 10 killed in worst mass shooting in its history. newarab.com 
Several media reported the suspected "Eleven people are dead, including the killer," police told AFP about Tu…
(2025-02-06). Tunisia: Opposition leader Ghannouchi handed new jail sentence. newarab.com 
(2025-02-06). US aid freeze endangers dozens of Iraqi projects, sources warn. newarab.com 
(2025-02-06). US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 in South Africa. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-06). Eighteen-year-old leads Africa Amateur Championship as Ugandans struggle on day 1. independent.co.ug 
Okwong expects better show from Ugandan legion today üü• Africa Amateur Open üü¢ Tanaka ZIM 65 üü¢ Buchanan SA 67 üü¢ Karanga KEN 68 Ugandans ‚ö™ Michael Alunga — 75 (Tied 18th) ‚ö™ Titus Okwong — 77 (Tied 31st) ‚ö™ Elton Thembo — 79 (Tied 37th) ‚ö™ Joseph Cwinya-ai — 80 (Tied 43rd) ‚ö™ Andrew Ssekibejja — 82 (Tied 51st) …
(2025-02-06). IGG sets March 2025 for politicians' wealth declaration. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya Turwomwe, has announced that all politicians in Uganda must declare their wealth and assets in March 2025. The mandatory exercise will run from March 1 to March 31. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, Kamya urged all politicians to …
(2025-02-06). Leaders blame fuel adulteration, low compliance to standards on UNBS officials. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Northern Uganda are blaming Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for colluding with fuel station owners to evade inspections hence promoting low compliance to standards. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on fuel monitoring and quality control organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in partnership …
(2025-02-06). "Simbula ne Rimula R3X" campaign rewards winners with brand-new trucks. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has successfully concluded its highly impactful 'Simbula ne Rimula R3X' campaign, which rewarded customers with exciting prizes, including two brand-new Mitsubishi Canter trucks. The campaign, which ran from October 2024, aimed to promote the benefits of Shell Rimula R3X, a premium heavy-duty diesel engine oil designed to …
(2025-02-06). TRACE Awards City Tour to ignite Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDDENT | Kampala is set to experience the electrifying energy of the TRACE Awards City Tour on February 13th at Noni Vie. Hosted by TRACE and Johnnie Walker, this exclusive event will bring together Uganda's music elite for a night of live performances, artist meet-and-greets, and a celebration of African music …
(2025-02-06). Uganda starts Ebola screening at border points to prevent export of virus. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has started screening departing travelers for Sudan Ebola virus disease (SVD) at the East African country's border points to prevent the exportation of the virus. Travelers departing through Uganda's 53 designated border points and Entebbe International Airport, the country's main international gateway, are being screened for the deadly viral …
(2025-02-06). Fire Destroys Homes, Over 30 Homeless in Pader. plusnews.ug 
The fire, suspected to have been deliberately set, reduced property worth millions to ashes, including household items, food, and important documents. Over 30 people in Lawuma village, Ngekidi parish in Latanya Sub-County, Pader District are homeless following a devastating fire that destroyed four homes on Wednesday afternoon. The fire, suspected to have been deliberately set, …
(2025-02-06). Museveni Cautions Police, Army Against Contractors Who Inflate Costs. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned the police, army, and prisons against hiring contractors to build their offices and housing units. Museveni, who addressed the 85th police council at police headquarters on Wednesday, said all security forces should have enough engineers to construct all sorts of houses without spending money on hiring contractors who, in most …
(2025-02-06). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-06). GUANTÁNAMO: CRIMINALIZATION OF IMMIGRATION. fidh.org
(2025-02-06). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-06). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-06). AMOC Alarmism Doesn't Stick (Wunsch caution). wattsupwiththat.com One perennial fear is a potential collapse of a crucial system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). A few scientists are 'out there' predicting an increasing chance of a collapse, but the consensus leans the other way. [1]…
(2025-02-06). Paper Exposes Pseudoscience Behind Methane War on Farmers. wattsupwiththat.com Methane emissions have become a focal point of the climate debate, triggering absurd agricultural regulations negatively affecting farming communities worldwide. Targets for abuse are ruminant animals, including cattle and sheep, that produce methane (CH4) through enteric fermentation — a natural digestive process that converts grass into protein-rich meat and milk for human consumption.
(2025-02-06). Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump takeover threat. presstv.ir Greenland's parliament bans political parties from receiving contributions "from foreign or anonymous contributors" over potential interference in upcoming elections.
(2025-02-06). Leader pardons 3,000 convicts on eve of Revolution anniversary. presstv.ir The Leader has authorized the full or partial pardoning of over 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-02-06). #IR46: How Iran built its robust and resilient energy industry amid sanctions. presstv.ir Once heavily reliant on foreign technology, Iran defied external pressures, sanctions and embargoes to build a robust energy industry after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
(2025-02-06). Iran's upgraded Bavar-373 missile system flashes in war game. presstv.ir Iran has showcased its advanced, upgraded domestically-made Bavar-373 Air Defense Missile System, demonstrating its effective integration with the S-300 in destroying designated targets.
(2025-02-06). President Pezeshkian: OPEC unity helps foil US sanctions threats. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran says the members of OPEC need to stay away from political games and remain united to thwart threats of sanction by the United States.
(2025-02-06). Friday 2/14: Berkeley High Intersectional Student Activists & Where Do We Go Valentines Day March. indybay.org Meet at Berkeley Square, Downtown. | March to People's Park…
(2025-02-06). Saturday 2/8: Citizens' Climate Lobby – Monthly Chapter Meeting. indybay.org Our chapter meeting will be in person (and on Zoom) this month. Email Lynda Marin for the location in Santa Cruz (lmarin@cruzio.com).
(2025-02-06). Tuesday 2/11: Reflections on Ayotzinapa 10 Years Later: A Dialogue with Lead Prosecutor Omar Gómez Trejo. indybay.org Thimann Lecture Hall 1, UC Santa Cruz…
(2025-02-06). Thursday 2/13: Santa Cruel: Protest the Cruel Sweeps of the Homeless & the Trashing of Their Survival Gear. indybay.org Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-02-06). Saturday 2/8: How Wildlife Adapt to Human Land-Use, from Deep Forests to Backyard Gardens. indybay.org Hay Barn, UC Santa Cruz, 1008 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz…
(2025-02-06). Palestina: Visibilizar el sufrimiento de las mujeres y su grito de justicia histórica. indybay.org
(2025-02-05). Several Palestinians Killed By Israeli Forces in Gaza Despite Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com At least two Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Wednesday despite the ceasefire, Al Jazeera has reported. An Al Jazeera correspondent said a child was killed by an Israeli sniper, which came a few hours after a Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli forces east of …
(2025-02-05). Bodybags From Gaza: Is the Second Marine Division Going to Palestine? counterpunch.org 
The President's commitment to the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza, his certainty that the ethnic cleansing will occur with the assistance of other nations, and his announcement that the US would take over Gaza — whatever that means* – ensures an end to the ceasefire and nascent peace process in Gaza.
(2025-02-05). Amid DR Congo ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies. aljazeera.com Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week's battles, fearing disease spread.
(2025-02-05). Women negotiating for peace. aljazeera.com The ceasefire is just a pause, it won't solve the issue.
(2025-02-05). Rwanda-backed rebels call unilateral ceasefire in east DR Congo. newarab.com 
Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a humanitarian "ceasefire" from Tuesday in The M23 and Rwandan troops last week seized Goma ⚪ the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict from multiple armed groups for over three decades.
(2025-02-05). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 5 February: Kremlin on Trump's Call for Ceasefire. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 5 February: Kremlin on Trump's Call for Ceasefire This was a very interesting chat for me, and hopefully for the community as well because the headlined subject was only a small part of a wide-ranging discussion that took in very different sides of Donald Trump's latest forays into foreign policy, planned …
(2025-02-05). Israel Bombs Southern Lebanon Town of Yaroun as Demolitions Continue. news.antiwar.com Israel's demolition of civilian homes and infrastructure continues in southern Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire. On Wednesday, this centered on the town of Yaroun, in the Bint Jbeil District, where Israeli bombings were reported. The bombings were reported as the "systematic demolitions" of homes in the residential part of town. This isn't new, as Israel …
(2025-02-05). Report: Pentagon Drafting Plans To Pull All Troops From Syria. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is drafting plans to withdraw all US troops from Syria after President Trump and officials close to him expressed interest in the idea, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Israeli media recently reported that the US informed Israel it planned to pull out of Syria. Trump denied the report but added that Syria has …
(2025-02-05). Trump 2.0. and Türkiye. uwidata.com Trump's second presidency term has begun. What are the key characteristics that differs Trump from his opponents? How does his presidency relate to the rise of a multipolar world? What direction will his policies on West Asia, Türkiye and Syria take, and what factors will shape them? What steps has the Turkish government taken so …
(2025-02-05). Immigrant rights group warns of starvation amid mass deportations. america.cgtn.com 
The immigrant rights group, Alliance San Diego, is raising alarms about the long-term consequences of mass deportations in the U.S. The organization warns that fear of deportation is pushing undocumented individuals further into the shadows, leading to widespread job loss and economic instability. With lower-income communities already vulnerable, advocates fear this could result in mass starvation and deeper marginalization. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2025-02-05). UN Rights Council Should Address Impunity in DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, February 26, 2024. | © 2024 Janine Schmitz/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | (Geneva) — The United Nations Human Rights Council should create an independent mandate to investigate abuses by all parties to the current conflict at the emergency session on the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo called for February 7, 2025, Human Rights Watch and other human rights groups said today. More than 77 Congolese, regional, and international human rights organizations issued a joint letter calling for such an international body.The UN sessio…
(2025-02-05). Ethiopia unveils digital agriculture roadmap to drive sector transformation. tvbrics.com 
A key aspect of the roadmap is the use of smartphone technology to provide farmers with real-time agricultural insights…
(2025-02-05). Yanis Varoufakis joins MERA25 Germany at the Antisiko Demonstration in Munich. pressenza.com DiEM25 co-founder Yanis Varoufakis will join MERA25 Germany in Munich from February 14 to 16 to participate in the Antisiko demonstration, a counter-movement organised by the Action Alliance Against the NATO Security Conference 2025. | This visit highlights MERA25 Germany's growing efforts to challenge the political status quo as it campaigns in the federal elections scheduled for February 23. As fascism and militarism threaten European democracies and social welfare, MERA25 stands firm in its mission for a progressive, peaceful, and democratic Europe. The party is on the ballot in Berlin, Bremen, and Nordrhein-W…
(2025-02-05). Jump Ball: Financial Empowerment Insights from Vicki Brackens on Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com This episode of Inspiration for the Nation, hosted by George Kilpatrick, featured a powerful discussion on financial empowerment with America's Money Maven, Vicki Brackens. As President and Financial Planner of …
(2025-02-05). Chinese Authorities Shutter Schools in Eastern Tibet. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A security guard outside the Shangri-La Key School in Kardze prefecture, Sichuan province, China, September 5, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Andy Wong | The Chinese authorities, as part of their suppression of Tibetans' basic rights, have taken aim at privately run educational institutions that promote Tibetan language and culture.In July 2024, the government closed the Jigme Gyaltsen Vocational High School, affiliated with Ragya Monastery, in the Golok grasslands of Qinghai province in eastern Tibet. This caused consternation among many Tibetans. The school had a prestigious three-decad…
(2025-02-05). Italian Security Bill Seriously Threatens Rights, Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstration takes place in Naples, Italy, outside the Poggioreale prison, where people gather to protest against the Meloni government's security bill 1660, October 28, 2024. | © 2024 Manuel Dorati/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-02-05). Milwaukee teacher suspended for sharing immigrant rights resources. wsws.org Milwaukee Public Schools suspended Alondra Garcia in a blatant act of retaliation for supporting her immigrant students.
(2025-02-05). 3] Additional insights on Zionism from Muslim/Arab Researchers. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The origins of Zionism have been the subject of diverse opinions among writers and researchers, leading to three distinct perspectives: The first perspective posits that the emergence of Zionism is intrinsically linked to the inception of Judaism itself. In this regard, Solomon Schachter …
(2025-02-05). Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance. aljazeera.com Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with 'international law and human rights'.
(2025-02-05). Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts. aljazeera.com In 2024, roughly 66,000 people were deported from the US to Guatemala. Under Trump, that number is expected to rise.
(2025-02-05). 'Insane': Rights advocates denounce Trump's call for US to 'own' Gaza. aljazeera.com US president's proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.
(2025-02-05). Trump is back as the Israeli right's savior, but his promises of a Gaza Riviera are unrealistic. haaretz.com In the wake of Trump's remarks, Netanyahu could now persuade far-right hardliners that completing the hostage deal is necessary, with bigger goals — defeating Hamas and transferring Gaza's population — now firmly on the agenda…
(2025-02-05). Iraq's top court halts law activists say harms women's rights. newarab.com 
A number of members of parliament filed a complaint alleging that the voting process was illegal because all three bills, each supported by different blocs,…
(2025-02-05). Tlaib Slams Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan: "Palestinians Aren't Going Anywhere" truthout.org Advocates for Palestinian rights are decrying President Donald Trump's call for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza during his Tuesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — and are pointing out that the Biden administration's support for the genocide in Gaza laid the groundwork for such a plan. In remarks with Netanyahu, Trump called for the forced expulsion of Palestinians from… |
(2025-02-05). Headlines for February 5, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of Entire Gaza Strip and for U.S. to "Take Over", U.S. Ignores ICC Arrest Warrant Seeking Netanyahu's Arrest for Crimes Against Humanity, "A Serious Violation of International Law": Palestinians Reject Trump's Gaza Takeover Bid, Palestinian Poet Refaat Alareer, Killed in 2023 Israeli Strike, Finally Laid to Rest in Gaza City, Trump Places 10,000 USAID Workers on Leave and Orders Them to Return to U.S., Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal from U.N. Human Rights Council and U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees, Federal Workers Sue DOGE, Alleging Musk Ill…
(2025-02-05). Trump Indicates Intent to Escalate Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | U.S. President Donald Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, DC, February 15, 2017. | © 2017 Reuters…
(2025-02-05). Free flights bring migrant workers back. ecns.cn A chartered flight carrying more than 100 migrant workers from Yunnan province landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday, marking the official launch of post-Spring Festival charter flights for returning workers.
(2025-02-05). I Was Fired by Donald Trump: Top Lawyer at EEOC Speaks Out on "Anti-DEI" Purge, Gutting of Agencies. democracynow.org 
We speak with Karla Gilbride, the former general counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who was fired by President Trump in late January along with two commissioners at the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in the workplace. The EEOC was created as part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is tasked with investigating discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex and other characteristics, but the Trump administration is gutting the agency as part of its larger assault on DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion. The EEOC says it will no longer focus on anti-trans discrimination and vo…
(2025-02-05). Top EEOC Lawyer Fired by Trump Speaks Out on Anti-DEI Purge, Gutting of Agencies. truthout.org We speak with Karla Gilbride, the former general counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who was fired by President Trump in late January along with two commissioners at the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in the workplace. The EEOC was created as part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is tasked with investigating discrimination based on race, ethnicity… |
(2025-02-05). Rubio Says Trump's Plan to Expel All Palestinians From Gaza Is "Very Generous" truthout.org On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump's call for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza — widely condemned by international officials as incitement to commit human rights violations — is actually "very generous" toward Palestinians. In remarks, Rubio said that Trump's suggestion — to strip Palestinians who have already faced decades of Israeli dispossession… |
(2025-02-05). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-02-05). CENTCOM Says Five ISIS Members Killed in US-Backed Airstrikes in Iraq. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces supported airstrikes near Kirkuk, Iraq, on January 31 that it claimed killed five ISIS operatives. The command said the airstrikes were carried out by Iraqi government security forces and "enabled" by the US. "An initial post-strike clearance found multiple explosive suicide belts …
(2025-02-05). The Emerging Battle Over the FBI: A Political and Security Crisis. urbancny.com 
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to demand additional testimony from FBI Director nominee Kash …
(2025-02-05). Police sweep at Ford Michigan Assembly west of Detroit as UAW colludes in security crackdown. wsws.org The UAW has thrown its backing behind a security crackdown at Ford factories, including bag searches and the stationing of plainclothes officers, amid a mounting social and political crisis in the US…
(2025-02-05). Egyptian women petition Sisi's wife to free Alaa Abdel Fattah. newarab.com 
Over 500 The petition also calls on the country's first lady to "intervene to save the life of
(2025-02-05). Congo: Do We Trace Genocide to Human Hatred or Corporate Profit? globalresearch.ca Rwanda has broken international law with the visible presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside Rwanda's covert M-23 militia. M-23 is reported to have captured Goma (again) and the civilians are in a state of emergency. …
(2025-02-05). Gaza's poets never stopped writing. electronicintifada.net Poets in a camp in Deir al-Balah gather to recite their work amid Israel's cultural genocide.
(2025-02-05). 'Gaza is not for sale': Americans take to streets after Trump says US will 'own' Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Americans take to the streets in Washington, D.C., protesting Trump's scheme to take "ownership" of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-05). Genocide in pursuit of profits: Trump declares U.S. will take over Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
President Donald Trump's declared his intention Tuesday to expel the two million Palestinian residents of Gaza and place the territory under U.S. control, transforming it into the so-called "Riviera of the Middle East." What the real estate con-man's proclamation showcased was his administration's marriage to the militaristic, expansionist, and genocidal ambitions of Zionist ideology. For …
(2025-02-05). Let us bury our martyrs with dignity. electronicintifada.net Talk of victory or defeat is meaningless in the face of a genocide the world ignored.
(2025-02-05). Trustee of US Holocaust museum calls Palestinians 'not worthy of mercy' and 'fundamentally evil'. skwawkbox.org 
Trump appointee incites war crimes as he endorses US president's 'beachfront Gaza' ethnic cleansing plan Martin Oliner, appointed in 2020 by US president Donald Trump as a board member of the US Holocaust Memorial Council, has described Palestinians as 'fundamentally evil' and 'not worthy of any mercy' — in an article calling on Israelis and …
(2025-02-05). Trump Holocaust Memorial Pick Says Palestinians Are "Fundamentally Evil" truthout.org A Donald Trump appointee to a board dedicated to honoring the victims of the Holocaust and preventing another one has sparked outrage after saying that Palestinians in Gaza are "fundamentally evil" and should be collectively punished in an op-ed over the weekend. Martin Oliner, a presidential appointee to the Holocaust Memorial Council, laid out his exterminationist logic in an opinion piece… |
(2025-02-05). 'Trump lost it': US lawmakers say pres. 'calling for ethnic cleansing', blast Gaza invasion. presstv.ir Several US lawmakers blast President Donald Trump for his stunning proposal to "take ownership" of Gaza, calling it ethnic cleansing.
(2025-02-05). As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: 'Palestine is not for sale'. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM's visit and Trump's call for forced displacement in Gaza.
(2025-02-05). Donald Trump announces US aims for Gaza during Netanyahu's visit. aljazeera.com The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.
(2025-02-05). What Donald Trump said about his plans to 'take over' Gaza. aljazeera.com Transcript from his news conference with Netanyahu where the US president unveiled his plans.
(2025-02-05). US protesters outraged by Trump's Gaza plan during Netanyahu visit. aljazeera.com Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House.
(2025-02-05). Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US 'taking over' Gaza. aljazeera.com Watch the full press conference with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2025-02-05). Impractical, incomprehensible, illegal: Trump traps Netanyahu and sows chaos with U.S. takeover plan for Gaza. haaretz.com Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip that includes the relocation of 2 million Palestinians is not logical or viable. Whether it's an imperialist tantrum or an actual 'out of the box' initiative, there is really no way to endorse, refute or examine it…
(2025-02-05). Trump, flanked by Netanyahu, backs permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. haaretz.com U.S. president says Jordan, Egypt and other countries should take in Gazans: 'Why would they want to return? It's been one of the meanest, toughest places on earth'…
(2025-02-05). From hostages to U.S. takeover: Trump moved the Gaza goalposts and gifted Netanyahu a political lifeline. haaretz.com Instead of pressuring Netanyahu to see through the cease-fire deal and secure the release of the remaining hostages, Trump gave him something – no matter how unfeasible or unrealistic – that he can dangle in front of his far-right coalition partners…
(2025-02-05). Trump, in shock announcement, says U.S. will take over Gaza after permanently displacing Palestinians. haaretz.com The U.S. President unveiled his plan at a White House press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who immediately endorsed the plan, saying 'Trump is taking it to a much higher level'…
(2025-02-05). What should worry Netanyahu when he meets Trump's Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. haaretz.com While Hegseth has backed Israel annexing the West Bank and 'destroying and killing every last member of Hamas,' his Defense Department team is far more skeptical about U.S. support for Israel — and closer to Trump's America First isolationism…
(2025-02-05). Despite shocking Gaza plan, 'Netanyahu didn't get anything he wanted in his meeting with Trump'. haaretz.com
(2025-02-05). Does Netanyahu actually believe in Trump's Gaza plan? haaretz.com Instead of fantasizing about the Gazan Riviera and creating a newer, even more volatile stage of this conflict, Netanyahu's job is to keep us safe from the inevitable chaos that Trump's plan would create…
(2025-02-05). Netanyahu's real mission in Washington will be keeping all the balls in the air. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's supreme goal isn't to solve problems or make decisions, but to continue buying time, one day at a time – yet a major clash with his coalition partners seems inevitable and unsolvable…
(2025-02-05). Hamas official: Trump's Gaza takeover remarks show 'confusion and deep ignorance' of the region. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington; Hostages' relatives in U.S. push for deal's implementation ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli army says it fired at suspicious vehicles ‚ñ WEST BANK: Dozens attack Palestinian village; Two Israeli soldiers killed in attack…
(2025-02-05). Poll: Netanyahu coalition falls short of majority; Bennett-led party takes most seats if he runs. haaretz.com According to the poll, the current coalition parties would receive a total of 48 seats, while the opposition bloc, including former PM Bennett's party, would reach 67 seats…
(2025-02-05). Trump wants U.S. to take over Gaza Strip. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere. Trump made the remarks in a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without providing details about how to conduct …
(2025-02-05). Trump Goes All-In on Stealing Gaza for His Zionist Owners. globalresearch.ca Grinning like the cat that ate the canary, Hague fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside Donald Trump as the US president unequivocally told the press on Tuesday that the plan for Gaza is to permanently remove all Palestinians from the enclave….
(2025-02-05). Trump Repeats Call for Complete Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The US president claims 'really rich nations' are prepared to fund the forced displacement of over two million Palestinians to other countries. US President Donald Trump once again called for the complete ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on 4…
(2025-02-05). Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump met at the White House Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump again suggested ethnically cleansing Gaza of its Palestinian population. Trump has already mused about moving Gaza's population to Jordan and Egypt, which those countries have flatly rejected, but on Tuesday he went even further and said the United States should "own" Gaza and develop it into a seaside tourist destination. "Nothing has been more destabilizing for the region over the last eight decades than the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Israel, and nobody at any level…
(2025-02-05). Make Israel Great Again: Donald Trump is a mere Netanyahu's tool as most US Presidents. defenddemocracy.press Four examples of Trump's neverending support for Israel Trump's pronouncement on Gaza isn't the first time he has voiced his wholehearted support of Israel. Feb 5, 2024 The return of US President Donald Trump has been hailed by parts of the Israeli public who see his second term as a return of uncritical support of …
(2025-02-05). Surprised. Some are surprised! defenddemocracy.press By Mazin Qumsiyeh The only thing surprising about the Trump-Mileikowsky (aka Netanyahu) circus teater is that some pundits and "leaders" claim they were surprised. The reality is it was predictable and its development and outcome over the next few months is also predictable and known. Here are points and prediction (hold me to them) 1) …
(2025-02-05). Trump wants all Palestinians out of Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Feb 5, 2025 Yesterday, Trump hosted his first foreign leader: war criminal and international fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu. As Netanyahu beamed, Trump made the shocking announcement that he expected the 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza would leave permanently (or be removed) — "ending the death and destruction and, frankly, bad luck." His reference to 15 months …
(2025-02-05). Palestinians Reject Trump's Plan to Relocate Them Outside of Gaza. truthout.org On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters that the U.S. would take over Gaza and permanently relocate its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the man responsible for Gaza's devastation, sat beside him and grinned as Trump answered a reporter about whether Palestinians would be allowed to return: "Why would they… |
(2025-02-05). White House as Stage for the Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza: Full Transcript of Trump and Netanyhu News Conference. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump: Thank you, very much. That's a lot of press. Congratulations, you bring them out, you really bring them out. Today I'm delighted to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu back to the White House. It's a wonderful feeling and a wonderful event. We had fantastic talks, and thank you very much, with your
(2025-02-05). BREAKING: CAIR Says 'Gaza Belongs to the Palestinian People' After Trump Says U.S. Will 'Take Over,' 'Own It'. fightbackbetter.com BREAKING: CAIR Says 'Gaza Belongs to the Palestinian People' After Trump Says U.S. Will 'Take Over,' 'Own It' The Council…
(2025-02-05). Continued Israeli Aggression in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces continued its aggression against the governorates of Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas, amid the killing of Palestinians, the destruction of infrastructure and homes, and the displacement of many citizens. Israeli forces continued its aggression against the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank, for the fifteenth …
(2025-02-05). Israeli Forces Abduct Many Palestinians in the West Bank. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted a foreign activist and many Palestinian citizens, including children, in several areas of the occupied West Bank. Nablus Media sources said that occupation forces invaded and searched several citizens' homes in the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, and abducted the young man, Mohammad Musa …
(2025-02-05). WAFA "Over 160 NGOs and trade unions call on EU to ban trade with Israeli colonies" imemc.org 
BRUSSELS, February 4, 2025 (WAFA) — Over 160 NGOs and trade unions Tuesday called on the European Union (EU) to ban trade and business with Israeli colonies in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the groups urged action to comply with international law and to …
(2025-02-05). How Philly Whole Foods Workers Beat Bezos. popularresistance.org Can labor sustain its forward momentum under Trump? The first big test came last Monday, when Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted on whether to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Many in the labor movement were expecting a loss, since MAGA is now in office and since management — headed by Trump's new billionaire buddy Jeff Bezos — went scorched earth against the nascent union effort. But a multiracial crew of young, self-organized, left-leaning workers proved the skeptics wrong, as so often has been the case since 2021.
(2025-02-05). Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte. aljazeera.com Lawmakers vote to send articles of impeachment against Duterte to the Senate for trial.
(2025-02-05). Three months after Missouri voted to make abortion legal, access is still being blocked. nationofchange.org Are anti-abortion lawmakers strategizing to prevent a return of abortion services?>
(2025-02-05). RFK Jr. Nomination Advances on Same Day Trump Pushes Anti-Vax Talking Points. truthout.org A committee within the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted conspiracy theorist who has advanced disinformation on the efficacy and safety of vaccines, to become the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 14-13 vote in the Senate Finance Committee came only after a skeptical Republican, Sen. |
(2025-02-05). Progressive Groups Urge Senate Democrats to Obstruct Trump Nominee Confirmations. truthout.org Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to join Republicans late Tuesday in voting to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making a corporate lobbyist, election denier, and loyalist of President Donald Trump the nation's top law enforcement official. But while Fetterman was alone among Democrats in backing Bondi's confirmation, the 54-46 vote took place earlier than initially… |
(2025-02-05). Only 3% Of Jewish Israelis Think Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan For Gaza Is Immoral. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Three percent. If that isn't a sign of a morally diseased society, I don't know what would be.
(2025-02-05). Report: Jared Kushner Behind Trump's Call for the US To 'Take Over' Gaza. news.antiwar.com The online news site Puck has reported that Jared Kushner was involved in crafting President Trump's plan for the US to "take over" Gaza, which involves the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian population. Citing Puck, The Times of Israel reported that Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, helped prepare the shock remarks the president made on Tuesday night …
(2025-02-05). Trump Dismisses Idea That the US and Israel Will Bomb Iran, Says He Wants Deal. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, President Trump said reports about the US and Israel planning an attack on Iran were "greatly exaggerated" and insisted that he wanted a deal with the Islamic Republic instead. "I want Iran to be a great and successful Country, but one that cannot have a Nuclear Weapon. Reports that the United States, working …
(2025-02-05). No rape allegations filed from 7 October, reveals Israeli prosecutor. defenddemocracy.press January 6, 2025 Israeli authorities have admitted that no allegations of rape or sexual assault have been filed from the 7 October cross-border infiltration by Palestinian resistance factions, despite extensive investigations. Moran Gaz, a former lead prosecutor in Israel's Southern District Prosecutor's Office and member of Team 7.10, disclosed the findings in an interview with Ynet. The team is …
(2025-02-05). Return of Displaced Palestinians — Israeli Officials React : 'Total Surrender'. defenddemocracy.press January 27, 2025 The reopening of the Netzarim corridor and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza have ignited heated criticism within Israel, with officials labeling the move as a 'total surrender'. The return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza has sparked criticism in Israel, following the reopening of the Netzarim corridor and the …
(2025-02-05). 'We Will Not Leave': Palestinians Respond With Defiance to Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan. defenddemocracy.press "This is our homeland," said one Gaza City resident. "Neither I, my children, nor my grandchildren will ever leave it." By Brett Wilkins Feb 05, 2025 Palestinians reacted with derision and defiance to U.S. President Donald Trump's Tuesday call for the ethnic cleansing and American takeover of the Gaza Strip. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister …
(2025-02-05). Charity Commission Still Hasn't Concluded Investigation Into UK Charity One Year After Revelation It Raised Money for Israeli Soldiers Using Video of Killed Palestinians. bylinetimes.com
(2025-02-05). USA, Israel and Germany. counterpunch.org 2025 started off with many a bang. A new premier in France and soon in Canada, a new coalition in Austria, new presidents in Georgia and Moldova despite protest rallies, a re-elected president in Belarus (with no protest rallies), a resigned premier in Serbia and a deposed president in South Korea, amidst giant rallies. Most
(2025-02-05). EU urged to impose bans on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir More than 160 NGOs and trade unions call on the European Commission to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements.
(2025-02-05). Gaza transformed into rubble-strewn wasteland after Israeli bombardment. aljazeera.com Infrastructure in Gaza, including roads, water and electricity, is left in ruins by Israeli attacks.
(2025-02-05). It is time to move the UN and international law out of the West. aljazeera.com Israel's impunity has brought us to a tipping point where the current international system is no longer viable.
(2025-02-05). The fate of Trump's Gaza bombshell will be decided in Saudi Arabia. haaretz.com Donald Trump believes rich Arab countries could fund his idea of turning Gaza into the Riviera of the Middle East. Yet 90 minutes after his comments, Saudi Arabia had already released a lengthy statement rebuking the plan…
(2025-02-05). Orthodox Jewish leaders are anointing Trump as a messianic leader — using the language of Christian nationalism. haaretz.com When an Orthodox rabbi slid into Christian nationalist language at the presidential inauguration, it was not by chance. It is part of the same messianic politics that led an Israeli Orthodox politician to glorify Trump as a 'messenger of God' for his plan to depopulate and take over Gaza…
(2025-02-05). The IDF commander and Land of Israel antiques dealer behind a tragic operation in Lebanon. haaretz.com Col. (res) Yoav Yarom rose through the army ranks despite losing a leg in combat. Over the years his hobby of collecting ancient coins became a profession. In November 2024, in Lebanon, his love of history and his military career got entangled, and ended with the deaths of a scholar and a soldier…
(2025-02-05). Civilian displacement and prolonged Israeli army presence distinguish this West Bank operation. haaretz.com A month after Jewish settler leaders called for an Israeli operation in the West Bank 'like in Gaza,' the government agreed. Plans for home demolitions and discussions on a long-term military presence signal a clear escalation…
(2025-02-05). Israel must enable Palestinians driven out by settlers to return to village, High Court rules. haaretz.com The Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Zanuta have been displaced twice due to settler violence and the failure of the authorities to protect them. Israel's High Court has now ruled that the state must ensure their safe return by February 16…
(2025-02-05). 'For Trump, we are a real estate project': Palestinians from Gaza outraged with U.S. takeover plan. haaretz.com In conversations with Haaretz, Gazans — both those living in the Strip and overseas — say they are shocked by the U.S. president's plan to force them off their land. Gazans will fight back, 'because otherwise, all the loss and the death endured so far would be for nothing,' says one…
(2025-02-05). 'I dreamed he'd return and woke up in tears. I called him and then realized: ____, he's not back'. haaretz.com Ariel Cunio was abducted with his partner, Arbel Yehoud, who was released on Thursday. He isn't on the list for the first stage of hostage releases. 'A week before he was kidnapped, we planned to stargaze together. I'm still waiting,' says his friend…
(2025-02-05). Kemi Badenoch Refuses to Reject Donald Trump's 'Ethnic Cleansing' Plan for Gaza. bylinetimes.com In a briefing with journalists, Badenoch's spokesman refused repeated requests to distance the party from the President's suggestion that the US would take a "long-term ownership position" of Gaza, after which Palestinians would have "no alternative" but to leave the country. | Pushed by Byline Times to reiterate the Conservative party's longstanding support for a two-state solution in the Middle East, Badenoch's spokesman refused, saying "I'm not going to get into that now". | He also declined the opportunity to repeat UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's insistence that Palestinians "must be allowed home" to Gaz…
(2025-02-05). Renaming The Gulf of Mexico Isn't A Laughing Matter But Part of a U.S. Imperialist Power Grab. pressenza.com The name "Gulf of Mexico" has existed since the 16th century. Its recognition is supported by international organizations such as the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN). These organizations ensure that place names remain neutral and historically accurate, preventing nations from distorting or erasing cultural and historical ties to specific regions. Mexico has formally rejected this renaming, emphasizing that no country has the right to unilaterally change the identity of a shared natural resource that spans multiple borders. This i…
(2025-02-05). No Denying a Holocaust. dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-02-05). Why Fly in Europe? The Dark Triumph of the Ryanair Effect. dissidentvoice.org It has had a rebarbative, blighting effect across the entire aviation industry. The Ryanair model, for want of a better term, prides itself on minimal, no-frills service for eye popping prices. The Irish-based low-cost carrier was intended to revolutionise European air travel by offering a budget option for the eager and easy holiday maker. In …
(2025-02-05). Bringing Out the Dead. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca When societies lie about death, the deception leads to the collapse of the very cause they purport to support. | Accounting for the dead is one of society's most important functions—it brings closure to the cycle of life, creating a sense …
(2025-02-05). 'Willing to work with Trump' — a big mistake for union leaders. workers.org 
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, wrote an op-ed piece for the Washington Post, stating in the title, "We're ready to work with Trump." In it Fain claimed: "We hope to find common ground on overhauling our devastating trade policies and rebuilding U.S. manufacturing. Trump has promised . . . |
(2025-02-05). What caused the plane crash? Not DEI! workers.org 
No one should be surprised any time Trump exposes himself as the vile, disgusting, ultraright-wing bigot that he is. Still, it's almost impossible not to be outraged. A case in point is the Jan. 29 plane crash near the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). With absolutely zero evidence, Trump immediately blamed . . . |
(2025-02-05). Trump's policies threaten higher food prices. workers.org 
During the 2024 election, candidate Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden's administration for high food prices and the inflation that has driven up the cost of living. Trump said he would lower the costs of everyday food items "on Day 1." Trump claimed his election win gave him a mandate . . . |
(2025-02-05). Massive PRIDE day in Argentina. workers.org 
When Argentina's fascist-minded President Javier Milei made an anti-diversity and homophobic speech at the Davos, Switzerland, economic meeting recently, Argentina's LGBTQIA+ movement decided to strike back. They did so Feb. 1, calling an ad hoc Pride Day and making it also anti-fascist. Anti-fascist Pride Day in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Feb. . . . |
(2025-02-05). Houseless man's death fuels demands for immediate change. workers.org 
Cornelius Taylor. Atlanta Cornelius Taylor's funeral was held on Feb. 3 in the prestigious Ebenezer Baptist Church, once pastored by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and now led by Rev. Rafael Warnock, also a U.S. senator representing Georgia. This institution is a key part of the famed section of . . . |
(2025-02-05). Black History Month: 'Stayed on freedom'. workers.org 
The following article first appeared in Workers World on Feb. 6, 2019. It was written in response to attacks levied against Black History Month as part of Donald Trump's MAGA agenda during his first term. Minnie Bruce Pratt, a managing editor of Workers World newspaper, poet and lesbian activist who . . . |
(2025-02-05). Trump's bully tariffs spark pushbacks. workers.org 
President Donald Trump signed orders Feb. 1 imposing 25% trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on socialist China. The three countries have been the largest U.S. trading partners for decades. Even economists who supported Trump fear this action. The Feb. 3 Wall Street Journal wrote that they were . . . |
(2025-02-05). Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá. workers.org 
Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá, 2 de febrero de 2025. Las declaraciones, amenazas y mentiras que han precedido el viaje del secretario de Estado norteamericano, Marco Rubio, a Panamá, son claramente lesivas a la dignidad de nuestra nación y su soberanía. Si nuestro país tuviera un gobierno digno y . . . |
(2025-02-05). Global Research Needs Your Support. globalresearch.ca In an era of online censorship, consistent attacks against www.globalresearch.ca have occurred, which prevent organic traffic from freely accessing our website. | This essentially necessitates an urgent call for help from you, our dear readers. While we strive to remain an …
(2025-02-05). Democracy Now! 2025-02-05 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 05, 2025; Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians; "Catastrophic": Trans Youth Lose Access to Care as Hospitals Capitulate to Trump Attacks; "I Will Go to Jail to Defend Your Care": New York Doctor Vows to Keep Helping Trans Youth Patients; I Was Fired by Donald Trump: Top Lawyer at EEOC Speaks Out on "Anti-DEI" Purge, Gutting of Agencies | Headlines for February 05, 2025; Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians; "Catastrophic…
(2025-02-05). World reaction to Trump's 'take over' and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Hamas calls Trump's idea a 'recipe for generating chaos' and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement. Feb 5, 2025 United States President Donald Trump has unveiled his shocking plan to take over the Gaza Strip after Palestinians are forcibly moved out of the besieged enclave, spurring fears he would back an …
(2025-02-05). How US politicians responded to Trump's proposal for US to 'own' Gaza. aljazeera.com Democrats express shock as Republicans heap praise on president for suggesting ethnic cleansing of Palestinian enclave.
(2025-02-05). 'Strictly prohibited': UN officials denounce Trump's Gaza plan as unlawful. aljazeera.com UN officials decry US President Trump's Gaza displacement plan, saying ethnic cleansing goes against international law.
(2025-02-05). Blueprint for ethnic cleansing: Trump proposes US take over Gaza & forcibly remove all Palestinians. nationofchange.org Trump went even further and said the United States should "own" Gaza and develop it into a seaside tourist destination.
(2025-02-05). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-05). Defiance in south Lebanon grows stronger with marches of return. newarab.com 
(2025-02-05). Qatar to support Lebanon after formation of new government. newarab.com 
(2025-02-05). Australian cricket commentator sacked for noting mass deaths in Gaza. wsws.org Zionists ludicrously claimed that hearing Peter Lalor's voice as he commentated Test cricket would make them feel "unsafe."
(2025-02-05). Iran Eyes Closer Interaction with Tajikistan on Regional Issues. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called for constant and close consultations with Tajikistan considering the significance and sensitivity of the ongoing developments in the region.
(2025-02-05). Energy Shortage An Opportunity to Promote Efficiency: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the challenges posed by the imbalance in energy resources may turn into opportunities to establish efficient consumption patterns with the cooperation of citizens and officials.
(2025-02-05). FAO Liaison Office with Russia summarises 10 years of work. tvbrics.com 
2025 also marks the 80th anniversary of FAO's establishment…
(2025-02-05). Indian President emphasises partnership between New Delhi and Moscow. tvbrics.com Speaker of the Russian State Duma held talks with Indian dignitaries in the capital of the republic…
(2025-02-05). Indonesia launches nationwide entrepreneurship training programme for MSMEs. tvbrics.com 
The initiative will utilise more than 4,000 training centres…
(2025-02-05). South Africa sees 5.1% rise in international tourist arrivals in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Arrivals from Zimbabwe rose by 3.6 per cent to 2,183,26…
(2025-02-05). UAE wins 44 medals at Sharjah International Para Athletics Championship. tvbrics.com 
UAE para-athletes claimed 13 gold, 16 silver, and 15 bronze medals across various events…
(2025-02-05). Vietnam-India trade reaches US$15 billion in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Several key sectors recorded double-digit growth in 2024, including tea, timber, seafood, rubber products, textiles, and agricultural goods…
(2025-02-05). Could Canada really stop oil flow to the US in response to Trump tariffs? aljazeera.com Canada, which sends nearly all its crude oil to the US, has little leverage as the US buys most of Ottawa's products.
(2025-02-05). Fears, anguish and frustration in a northern UK town hit by racist riots. aljazeera.com Middlesbrough, which has witnessed several episodes of discriminatory violence, is far from healed, say residents.
(2025-02-05). Following Trump, Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization. aljazeera.com Javier Milei echoed Trumpian criticisms of the UN agency, blaming it for economic shortfalls during COVID-19.
(2025-02-05). How Canada's carbon pricing scheme became a 'political football'. aljazeera.com Liberal leadership hopefuls cool on unpopular policy, as Conservatives hope to make 'carbon tax' a key election issue.
(2025-02-05). Is South Africa 'confiscating land', targeting some groups as Trump claims? aljazeera.com US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what's the truth of the matter?>
(2025-02-05). Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant 'inaccuracies'. aljazeera.com International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees.
(2025-02-05). 'Non-negotiable': Saudi Arabia flatly rejects Trump's Gaza takeover plan. aljazeera.com Establishing a Palestinian state 'is a firm, unwavering position', Foreign Ministry says, rejecting Trump's Gaza plan.
(2025-02-05). Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump's Gaza displacement plan. aljazeera.com US President Trump has called for the takeover of Gaza and for Palestinians to leave – but what do they think?>
(2025-02-05). The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88. aljazeera.com Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world.
(2025-02-05). 'Trump is a madman': Palestinian in Gaza mocks US president's takeover plan. aljazeera.com Palestinians have widely rejected President Trump's plan, and one 72-year-old says leaving Gaza would be 'like death'.
(2025-02-05). Trump says US will 'take over' and 'own' Gaza in redevelopment plan. aljazeera.com US president claims development plan could turn enclave into 'the Riviera of the Middle East'.
(2025-02-05). USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas. aljazeera.com Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.
(2025-02-05). What's behind Trump's call to take over Gaza? aljazeera.com Trump has said Palestinians could leave Gaza while the US takes over – but is he serious?>
(2025-02-05). Towards a Trump Tower in Gaza? aljazeera.com Trump's proposed land grab in Gaza is an especially egregious manifestation of Orientalist psychosis.
(2025-02-05). Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with Gaza? aljazeera.com US president proposes taking over Strip and resettling Palestinians, prompting outrage.
(2025-02-05). Global condemnation for Trump's plan to force Palestinians from Gaza. aljazeera.com US allies and adversaries are saying Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza is not acceptable.
(2025-02-05). Key questions about Trump's Gaza takeover plan. aljazeera.com US president Donald trump says the US will take over Gaza to turn it into the 'riviera' of the Middle East.
(2025-02-05). Rubio says people can 'move back in' to Gaza after reconstruction. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza.
(2025-02-05). Trump announces plan for US takeover of Gaza. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump says he wants the US to 'take over' and 'own' Gaza to redevelop the territory.
(2025-02-05). Trump doubles down on US 'ownership' of Gaza. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping Gaza.
(2025-02-05). Vigil held for Sweden school shooting victims. aljazeera.com People in Orebro laid flowers and lit candles outside the school where Sweden's deadliest gun attack took place.
(2025-02-05). Injured Cummins set to miss Australia's ICC Champions Trophy bid. aljazeera.com Australia captain Pat Cummins doubtful to lead his team at the ICC event in Pakistan due to injury, personal reasons.
(2025-02-05). Saudi Arabia Has Good Reason To Dillydally On Formally Joining BRICS. thealtworld.com Making an official decision either way could disrupt the Kingdom's careful multi-alignment between the West and the World Majority. | Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim
(2025-02-05). ALBA-TCP anuncia resultados y acuerdos de Cumbre Extraordinaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) informó en Caracas, Venezuela, haber entrado en una nueva fase de máxima coordinación de prioridades y acciones conjuntas en todas las dimensiones, al divulgar este miércoles los resultados y acuerdos de la recién finalizada XII Cumbre Extraordinaria.
(2025-02-05). A Hostile Corporate Takeover of Our Democracy. otherwords.org Befitting a presidency inaugurated by a parade of tech billionaires, President Trump has taken Mark Zuckerberg's infamous "move fast and break things" approach to the opening weeks of his second term — and break things he has. | Trump quickly handed over the federal government's keys and wallet to unelected billionaire Elon Musk, who has treated Congress, federal law, and regulators with the same brazen disregard he displays in his business ventures. | Under the guise of the Orwellian Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk — the richest man in the world — has bought de facto control of…
(2025-02-05). Ebola breaks out in Uganda as US halts foreign aid. independent.co.ug 
At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it? Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | One nurse died from the Sudan Ebola virus in Uganda on Jan. 29. Two more cases were confirmed days later — …
(2025-02-05). Cool tech will power Games' icebreaker. ecns.cn With a combination of Chinese culture and local Heilongjiang flavor presented in a thrilling high-tech way, the opening ceremony of the Harbin Asian Winter Games promises to dazzle with a cool celebration of sporting feats and continental unity.
(2025-02-05). BREAKING: Sixth Study Confirms Negative Efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA Injections. globalresearch.ca The study titled, Abstract | Background: | Monovalent COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XBB.1.5 Omicron variant were introduced in September …
(2025-02-05). Confucius, DeepSeek, and Why China Would Win a War with the United States. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca Mike Whitney interviews Ron Unz. | Question 1: Western Media Bias?: | Mike Whitney (MW): Is the western media even-handed in its coverage of China? And how has this impacted public perception of China in America? | Ron Unz (RU): I think …
(2025-02-05). Canada and Mexico Under Attack: The China Solution. counterpunch.org For reasons that obviously have nothing to do with reality, Donald Trump has decided to renege on the trade deal he negotiated five years ago and start a trade war with Canada and Mexico. He wants to tax most of imports from these countries at a 25 percent rate, with the exception of Canadian oil,
(2025-02-05). China hits back at US tariffs. wsws.org The Chinese response has been described as "muted" and "measured" as Beijing hopes that it may receive concessions after the suspension of the tariffs against Mexico and Canada.
(2025-02-05). New Zealand's Daily Blog attacks Socialist Equality Group over Wuhan lab lie. wsws.org The blog's anti-China propaganda and hysterical attack on the Trotskyist movement are part of the political establishment's lurch to the right and alignment with US imperialism.
(2025-02-05). Selected Articles: Confucius, DeepSeek, and Why China Would Win a War with the United States. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca 
By I think the Western media has been overwhelmingly biased against China, a bias that stretches …
(2025-02-05). China to expand ties with EU despite international complexity. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) China today highlighted its relations with the European Union (EU) and expressed its willingness to expand bilateral cooperation in multiple fields to provide more stability and certainty to the world.
(2025-02-05). China's Lijiang satellite station achieves 99.7 pct success rate in data reception. ecns.cn Located in Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Lijiang Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station (RSGS) has received data from satellites in the resource, environment, and disaster reduction series.
(2025-02-05). China's total service trade surpasses $1 trillion for the first time. ecns.cn China's total service trade surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, setting a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-02-05). Fujian's Spring Festival gala boosts cross-Strait tourism. ecns.cn During the Spring Festival holiday, southeast China's Fujian Province hosted events such as the 2025 Cross-Strait Spring Festival Fireworks Gala and the 23rd Mawei-Matsu Lantern Festival Celebration. People from both sides of the Taiwan Strait celebrated the Year of the Snake together, boosting the recovery of Fujian-Taiwan tourism.
(2025-02-05). Eileen Gu withdraws from Harbin Asian Winter Games due to injuries. ecns.cn Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu announced on Tuesday that she will withdraw from the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in northeast China's Harbin from Feb. 7 to 14.
(2025-02-05). China welcomes influx of foreign visitors during Spring Festival. ecns.cn According to the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday, 958,000 inbound and outbound visitors crossed the border during the Spring Festival, up 22.9 percent from the same period last year.
(2025-02-05). China to slap export controls on 25 rare metals. ecns.cn China will impose export controls on 25 rare metal products and related technologies starting from Tuesday, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the General Administration of Customs.
(2025-02-05). China's leisure economy booms during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn The eight-day Spring Festival holiday from Jan 28 to Feb 4 saw a booming leisure and entertainment market in China.
(2025-02-05). China sets new box office, audience records during 2025 Spring Festival season. ecns.cn China's box office revenue during the 8-day-long Spring Festival holiday reached a record 9.51 billion yuan, with nationwide movie attendance hitting an all-time high of 187 million people, setting new records for the Spring Festival season.
(2025-02-05). China sees 20.9% drop in criminal cases in Spring Festival. ecns.cn China maintained overall social stability and good public order during the 2025 Spring Festival holidays. As of Tuesday, criminal cases fell by 20.9 percent, while public security incidents declined by 14.3 percent year-on-year.
(2025-02-05). China sees travel surge as Spring Festival holiday concludes. ecns.cn China's railways transported 16.454 million passengers on Feb. 3, a record high for the Spring Festival travel rush. On Feb. 4, the last day of the holiday, an estimate of 16.9 million passengers trips are expected, and an additional 2,196 passenger trains are planned to meet this demand.
(2025-02-05). China's annual trade in services exceeds 1 trillion USD. ecns.cn China's annual trade in services exceeded 1 trillion U.S. dollars for the first time last year, demonstrating significant potential for further growth.
(2025-02-05). Experts slam U.S.' reason for tariff hike. ecns.cn China has made relentless efforts and gained significant achievements in its combat against fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and the United States has no grounds for using the fentanyl issue to justify tariff hikes.
(2025-02-05). More tweaks ahead for property policy. ecns.cn Policy fine-tuning in real estate may be necessary in 2025 for China to more effectively address debt risks facing developers, a crucial link in ensuring a steady economic recovery and preventing systemic financial risks.
(2025-02-05). China's Spring Festival holiday spending shows strong momentum. ecns.cn Many Chinese people have been packing their bags to embark on returning journeys on Tuesday, the last day of the eight-day Spring Festival holiday.
(2025-02-05). PLA Air Force conducts routine patrol over Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the airspace over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the theater command said.
(2025-02-05). China slams U.S. tariffs tied to fentanyl, calls move baseless. ecns.cn China has made relentless efforts and gained significant achievements in its combat against fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and it's groundless for the United States to use the fentanyl issue to justify tariff hikes.
(2025-02-05). Leaders of tech world rush to adopt DeepSeek's latest AI models. ecns.cn China's technology giant Tencent Cloud's TI platform announced on Tuesday the adoption of advanced DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) models, making it easier for developers to access DeepSeek.
(2025-02-05). Over 2.3 billion trips made during 8-day Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn During the 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28 – February 4, 2025), over 2.3 billion passenger trips were made across regions in China.
(2025-02-05). Enthusiasm grows for learning while on vacation. ecns.cn During this winter vacation, many students from across the country beat a path to the Baling River Guizhou Bridge Technology Museum in Anshun city of Southwest China's Guizhou province.
(2025-02-05). Travel surge caps end of Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is experiencing a major post-holiday travel surge following the conclusion of the weeklong Spring Festival holiday on Tuesday, with transportation authorities implementing extensive measures to ensure a smooth journey for millions of returning travelers.
(2025-02-05). Ice and snow activities prove popular in Shanxi. ecns.cn The Guangwu International Ski Resort at the foot of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province has become a popular destination among skiing enthusiasts this winter, as growing numbers of Chinese people embrace ice and snow activities.
(2025-02-05). All Of It: Mad King Stuff. commondreams.org 
Oof. The Trump/Musk "epic weekend bender" has wrought the "rapid tear-down of the nation's constitutional structures" in a rampaging takeover of the machinery of government – treasury, health care, criminal justice, foreign aid – by an unhinged, unelected oligarch in the name of an idiot boss who (somehow still) has no clue. After years of dread, their coup has left we the people raging, reeling, with mere "tiny levers" to pull. Josh Marshall: "The calamity is upon us." Dig in.Honestly, we're so gobsmacked by the relentless fascism reigning down we lack the stomach to revisit the nitty-gritty of every theft,…
(2025-02-05). Is This the End of Liberal Democracy? counterpunch.org 
America is a liberal democracy. Its greatest blessing is freedom, the right to live and act in accordance with one's conscience. This freedom unleashes boundless energy and creativity, and, along with other western nations, liberal democracies have advanced at an astonishing pace, far surpassing autocratic and theocratic nations by every measure, especially quality of life.
(2025-02-05). The Porn Wars: Round #2. counterpunch.org 
The moralistic Christian right have achieved significant political power through Donald Trump's presidency, the Republican control of both Houses of Congress, and a conservative majority of Judges on the Supreme Court. Together, they are promoting a new, second-round of the modern porn wars that, like the earlier round that lasted from the mid-1940s thru mid-50s, focuses on
(2025-02-05). A Government Led by Bathtub Stranglers. counterpunch.org No, the emails aren't from a Nigerian prince, but whoever is writing them seems to use the same style, cajoling and repetition. The sad thing is, these aren't from some poor guy in an internet cafe circa the 2000s, no—these emails have been pummeling the inboxes of federal workers from their own government. These workers
(2025-02-05). Trump: Leader of the Fascist World? counterpunch.org 
FASCISM: Fascism is a populist political philosophy that exalts the nation and often race above the individual. It is associated with a centralized autocratic government and a far-right authoritarian and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a authoritarian leader. Fascist movements emphasize extreme nationalism, militarism, and the supremacy of the "dear leader" and the nation over the individual.
(2025-02-05). Control and Worse: Trump is Criminalizing All of Latin America. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-05). The Mass Deportation Handoff, Biden to Trump. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-05). Student Protests in Serbia, Largest in the History of the Republic. counterpunch.org 
What kind of times are they, when A talk about trees is almost a crime Because it implies silence about so many horrors? —Brecht The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) was a state born in the anti-fascist struggle during the Second World War — conceived in 1943, formulated and shaped in 1945, with many
(2025-02-05). Renaming The Gulf of Mexico Is an Imperialist Power Grab. counterpunch.org 
Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" isn't just another absurd stunt or another example of his outlandish behavior. It signals a much deeper, more troubling agenda that seeks to erase historical identity and assert imperial domination over a region already suffering under a long history of interventionist policies.
(2025-02-05). Silent Propaganda on U.S. Imperialism Breeds Confused Americans. covertactionmagazine.com The basic fact that the United States is an empire is perhaps the most systematically taboo subject within mainstream American information systems and public discourse. U.S. imperialism is almost never discussed in depth, critically or intelligently, within corporate media or the educational system. It is never mentioned by candidates of the two dominant political parties, …
(2025-02-05). CovertAction Bulletin: USAID Should Be Shut Down — For Real. covertactionmagazine.com Over the weekend and early into this week, Elon Musk's so-called DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, effectively shut down the US Agency for International Development on a temporary basis. Musk, Donald Trump and their lackeys attacked USAID because they claim it's a "viper's nest of radical-left [m]arxists who hate America," to quote a Musk post on X, saying it's a corrupt organization that promotes so-called DEI across the world and is used to waste money…
(2025-02-05). Senate committee clears the way for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and his planned assault on public health. wsws.org Once confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy—the most visible, outspoken, and influential anti-vaccination, anti-science quack during the COVID-19 pandemic—will oversee the nation's public health agencies.
(2025-02-05). Inbound tourists to Beijing up 50% during Chinese New Year holiday. ecns.cn Beijing welcomed 91,000 inbound tourists during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, marking a year-on-year increase of 51.9 percent, with the tourism revenue from inbound visitors reaching 930 million yuan (about $129.54 million), up by 52 percent year on year, according to Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau on Tuesday.
(2025-02-05). Thailand cuts power, fuel, internet at Thai-Myanmar border to combat crimes. ecns.cn According to a decision of the Thailand's government, the country has cut electricity, fuel supply, and internet services to five areas in Myanmar along the Thai-Myanmar border starting from 9: 00 a.m. on Wednesday.
(2025-02-05). Museum honoring Cristiano Ronaldo to make debut in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Asia's first Cristiano Ronaldo Life (CR7) Museum will open in July 2025 at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, local organizers announced on Tuesday.
(2025-02-05). Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2025-02-05). Fudan University unveils 5.0T MRI scanner for advanced cancer diagnosis. ecns.cn A new generation of full-body ultra-high-field 5.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, dubbed the "human microscope", was launched at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center on Tuesday.
(2025-02-05). U.S. Postal Service suspends intl packages from mainland, HKSAR. ecns.cn The U.S. Postal Service announced on Tuesday local time that it will temporarily suspend international package acceptance of inbound parcels from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2025-02-05). Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue. ecns.cn The just concluded Spring Festival holiday — from Jan 28 to Feb 4 — recorded a tourism boom with both the visitor number and tourism-related revenue seeing remarkable growth.
(2025-02-05). 'Ice City' feels heat of anticipation. ecns.cn With mascots greeting visitors, and sports venues primed for action, the "Ice City" of Harbin is all dressed up and ready to be a warm and generous host of the 9th Asian Winter Games.
(2025-02-05). Harbin makes smooth work of downtown ice arenas. ecns.cn Combining history, technology and local features, Harbin's abundant winter sports venues, with their well-drilled operational staff, have set a dazzling stage upon which Asia's elite winter sports talent can shine.
(2025-02-05). Spring Festival celebrated in Paris. ecns.cn People watch a lion dance performance to celebrate the Spring Festival on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, Feb. 2, 2025.
(2025-02-05). A glimpse of main media center for 9th Asian Winter Games>. ecns.cn Located in the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the MMC consists of the Main Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC).The MPC comprises press conference room, online news center, and workrooms of the media.
(2025-02-05). Quality of study tours to be improved. ecns.cn The development of study tours is being pushed as a priority by the government as it expects to raise the quality of such offerings to the public.
(2025-02-05). Russian ties, skiing resort help Jilin locales prosper. ecns.cn The city has established seven national-level and 11 provincial-level ice and snow specialty schools.
(2025-02-05). Thailand plans power cuts to curb trafficking. ecns.cn Thailand has announced plans to cut off internet, electricity and fuel supplies to five locations in Myanmar suspected of harboring scam operations, starting 9 am on Wednesday.
(2025-02-05). Chinese athletes claim first victory at Asian Winter Games. ecns.cn Chinese duo Wang Zhiyu and Han Yu defeated their Kazakh rivals 11-5 in the mixed doubles round-robin match of curling at the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 on Tuesday, securing the first victory for the Chinese delegation at the event.
(2025-02-05). NJ Resistance Roundup #2: Feb 1 — 4 and Beyond. fightbackbetter.com 
This publication is switching from a biweekly to a weekly format, I got a new job and time is much more limited. This weeks edition is going to be severely barebones, but expect a much more expanded and dynamic edition next week! please send my any suggestions at ianhwriting55@gmail.com. | weekly: | Saturday: | South NJ for Gaza Sunday | Trenton DSA As we reported…
(2025-02-05). 'Delivering lasting peace' or 'new levels of illegality'? U.S. reacts to Trump's Gaza plan. haaretz.com On Tuesday, President Trump announced his plan for the U.S. to assume control of Gaza as the Palestinians are taken in by countries with 'humanitarian hearts.' This 'isn't just extreme — it's completely detached from reality,' the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America said…
(2025-02-05). Trump's Mar-a-Gaza Dream . levernews.com
(2025-02-05). Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, Cuba says. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today rejected the claims of the new US administration over Gaza and defended the sovereignty of the coastal enclave and the Palestinian people.
(2025-02-05). Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, Cuban FM states. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday rejected the new US administration's claim on Gaza and defended the sovereignty of that coastal enclave and the Palestinian people.
(2025-02-05). O primeiro-ministro eslovaco Robert Fico tornou-se alvo prioritário do Ocidente e de Kiev. globalresearch.ca Na Eslováquia, grupos políticos desestabilizadores atuam de forma cada vez mais agressiva contra o governo local legítimo. Protestos antidemocráticos, vandalismo e destruiàßà£o do patrimà¥nio histórico està£o a ocorrer, enquanto organizaàßàµes pró-ucranianas e pró-UE tentam provocar uma espécie de "Maidan Eslovaco". …
(2025-02-05). Ex-assessor do Gabinete de Zelensky admite derrota ucraniana. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, nem mesmo as figuras públicas ucranianas acreditam mais em qualquer possibilidade de vitória para o regime de Kiev. Tanto a trágica situaàßà£o militar das foràßas ucranianas no campo de batalha como o cenário geopolítico global està£o a fazer com …
(2025-02-05). Why Russia Doesn't 'Just End' the Ukrainian Conflict Immediately? globalresearch.ca At some point, the unfortunate Ukrainian people will simply have to get rid of NATO occupation and form an independent government that would come to an agreement with Russia and finally end the conflict. | The only way for them to …
(2025-02-05). Sleepwalking Into Tyranny: How Power Is Silently Being Seized. globalresearch.ca " How something is …
(2025-02-05). The Engine of Life — Understanding Mitochondrial Energy Production. globalresearch.ca Just like a car can't run without gas, your body can't function without cellular energy. Yet doctors often treat symptoms while missing the real problem — an energy deficit at a cellular level | Your cells have tiny powerhouses called mitochondria …
(2025-02-05). Why Is Trump So Obsessed with Cryptocurrencies? globalresearch.ca The Trump administration's fascination with cryptocurrencies has sparked a rush among investors to cash in and even prompted claims that they could help pay off Washington's debts. There's just one problem: Tariffs are sending crypto prices tumbling. | The leak of …
(2025-02-05). The US Government of Donald Trump Is Oligarchic, Dysfunctional and Disruptive to the Global Economy. globalresearch.ca Never before has such a flurry of dictatorial presidential decrees come from the Oval Office, some in violation of existing laws adopted by the US Congress and of the US constitutional system of checks and balances…
(2025-02-05). The CO2 Hoax, ChatGPT, and God. Disinformation Tools of the Technocracy. globalresearch.ca In the book I also …
(2025-02-05). 67th Annual Grammys reward mediocrity and backwardness. wsws.org Amid the glamor and triviality, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan's call for a livable wage and healthcare for artists provided an energizing dose of social reality.
(2025-02-05). Krynky: Very British Military Cataclysm. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg In November 2024, previously US-funded Ukrainska Pravda published a little-noticed investigation, documenting in frequently disquieting detail the catastrophic failure of Kiev's long-running effort to capture the village of Krynky in Russian-controlled Kherson, October 2023 — June 2024. That it was to all intents and purposes a British operation, from deranged inception to miserable conclusion, was perhaps the most shocking…
(2025-02-05). The safety of Black Americans is not the #1 priority for Akron, Ohio. liberationnews.org 
If safety is truly a priority, it must include Black Akronites.
(2025-02-05). ALBA Stands Against Trump. libya360.wordpress.com Pablo Meriguet ALBA-TCP leaders at the Heads of State summit in December 2024. Photo: ALBA-TCP "We must remain united for the defense of our peoples" The meeting proposed a stronger defense of deported migrants, their reintegration to their countries of origin, and the expansion of joint strategies to face the onslaught from foreign powers. During…
(2025-02-05). Canada braces for surge of migrants as U.S. cracks down on illegal immigration. america.cgtn.com 
The ongoing tariff standoff between the U.S. and Canada is on a temporary 30-day hold, as the two countries negotiate a potential deal. In the meantime, U.S. President Donald Trump has already begun his crackdown on illegal immigration, prompting fears in Canada about a surge of migrants at the border. CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-02-05). Deportation fears grow as U.S. ends TPS for Venezuelans. america.cgtn.com 
The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Venezuelans, leaving them vulnerable to deportation. The decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, has ignited fierce opposition from immigrant advocates and local communities, who warn of family separations and disrupted lives. | The move marks a significant policy shift, raising concerns over the future of Venezuelan residents who have spent years building their lives in the U.S. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
(2025-02-05). Undocumented migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay amid Trump crackdown. america.cgtn.com 
A group of undocumented migrants detained in the U.S. has been transferred to Guantanamo Bay, marking the first wave of what could be tens of thousands sent to the remote naval base in Cuba. This move is part of President Donald Trump's intensified immigration crackdown, which has now expanded to Asia. CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.
(2025-02-05). øDeclaró Estados unidos el fin del orden mundial unipolar? strategic-culture.su Los grandes conflictos de poder en el mundo actual son en gran medida el resultado de que el mundo se encuentre en una transición entre la unipolaridad y la multipolaridad. | By Glenn DIESEN | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbeno…
(2025-02-05). Trump's executive orders — the return of Cold War repression. peoplesworld.org 
In 1950, Nevada Democratic Senator Pat McCarran said he wanted to save the United States from communism and "Jewish interests." His solution was passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, known as the McCarran Walter Act (MWA), and its complement, the Internal Security Act of 1950 (also known, confusingly, as the McCarran Act). …
(2025-02-05). 'America First' has worrying echoes of Hitler's 'Germany above all' — Lavrov. defenddemocracy.press RT.com 5th February 2025 A foreign policy based on exceptionalism risks undermining the global order, the Russian foreign minister has said The United States' 'America First' policy has disturbing similarities to the slogan 'Germany above all' used by the Nazis to assert national superiority over others, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. In an …
(2025-02-05). Dai, Donald, è solo un gioco! Un commento sull'attacco di Trump ai BRICS. strategic-culture.su Donald Trump imbocca la via della guerra commerciale attaccando la moneta BRICS, ma le regole del gioco internazionale non sono più quelle dettate dagli Stati Uniti. | Segue nostro Le regole del gioco sono cambiate | Non c'è dubbio: un inizio coi fiocchi. Di quanto aveva promesso in campagna elettorale, il Potus finora ha mantenuto solo quanto aveva predisposto per accomodarsi comodamente alla Casa Bianca: pulizia fra i dirigenti dell'i…
(2025-02-05). Catalog on Cuban artist Belkis Ayón's work ready. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's National Museum of Fine Arts informed that the catalog of "Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations," an exhibition on the relevant Cuban artist curated for Modern Art Oxford, in the United Kingdom, is available for consultation.
(2025-02-05). Mexican president condemns US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected the United States' economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba and said that these sieges harm the people.
(2025-02-05). Deputies opposed to raising the retirement age in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Deputies of the Labor and Health Commission rejected raising the retirement age in Panama by three years as part of the debate of a bill on the Social Security Fund (CSS).
(2025-02-05). Haiti attends 156th WHO session. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Minister of Public Health and Population, Bertrand Sinal, is participating in the 156th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), to be held in Geneva until February 11.
(2025-02-05). To Lam thanks Cuba for its special affection for Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The gratitude of the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV), To Lam, to Cuba for its special affection towards this Indochinese nation finds here today wide repercussion in national media.
(2025-02-05). Guatemala ruled out talks with the US on a safe third country. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo today ruled out talks with the United States on a "safe third country," such as the agreement signed by Jimmy Morales (2016-2020) and Donald Trump in his first term (2017-2021).
(2025-02-05). Cuba and Seychelles promote cooperation between libraries. plenglish.com Victoria, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Culture Minister Lizette Martínez and the Secretary General of the Institute for Culture, Heritage and Arts of Seychelles, David André, signed a cooperation agreement between the national libraries of the two countries on Wednesday.
(2025-02-05). Cuba reaffirms commitment to UNICEF at the UN. plenglish.com United Nations, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to continue to promote cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), particularly in the health sector, where its experience and results enjoy great international prestige today.
(2025-02-05). Cuba supports fair lasting solution to Palestinian issue at the UN. plenglish.com United Nations, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Wednesday supported a fair and lasting solution to the conflict and the recognition of the independent Palestinian State within the borders prior to 1967 and its capital in East Jerusalem.
(2025-02-05). Cuban president calls to improve statistical system. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel called to improve the national statistical system, given the economic and social transformations that Cuba is undergoing, Granma newspaper reported on Wednesday.
(2025-02-05). Cuban residents in Argentina reject Marco Rubio's statements. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Enrique Nikita Estrada, a member of the Union of Cuban Residents in Argentina, on Wednesday denounced the statements made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his country, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
(2025-02-05). Foreign participation highlighted at 33rd Book Fair in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) South Africa, as guest country of honor, will have a large participation in the 33rd International Book Fair Havana 2025, scheduled from February 13 to 23, and more than 40 nations will be represented here.
(2025-02-05). New Cuban cigar presented in Switzerland. plenglish.com A press release from the company, distributed in Havana on Tuesday, commented on the novelty, which is a world exclusive for the world of Premium or hand-rolled cigars. | The message states that Habanos, S.A., together with Intertabak AG, the exclusive distributor of these products in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, celebrated the global presentation of Ramón Allones Absolutos Edición Limitada 2024 (ring gauge or diameter of 49 by 156 millimeters long), in the Halle 7 hall in Basel. | It was a unique evening with live music, exclusive tastings and surprises for participants, the press release added. | The ceremon…
(2025-02-05). En Venezuela cuestionan silencio de Almagro ante escándalo de Usaid. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El secretario ejecutivo del ALBA-TCP, Jorge Arreaza cuestionó este miércoles en Caracas, el silencio cómplice del secretario general de la OEA, Luis Almagro, ante el escándalo de corrupción de la Agencia de Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (Usaid).
(2025-02-05). Javier Milei retira a Argentina de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 5 feb (RHC) El Gobierno de Argentina informó este miércoles su decisión de retirar al país de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, poco después de que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, hiciera lo mismo.
(2025-02-05). Delegación cubana llega a Honduras para Reunión de Coordinadores Nacionales de la CELAC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) La vicecanciller de Cuba, Anayansi Rodríguez, en su condición de coordinadora nacional ante la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (CELAC), encabeza la delegación de su país que llegó este miércoles, a San Pedro Sula, Honduras, para la XI Reunión de Coordinadores Nacionales de ese mecanismo los días 6 y 7 de febrero.
(2025-02-05). Presidente de Cuba aboga por perfeccionar sistema estadístico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel abogó por el perfeccionamiento del sistema estadístico nacional, ante las transformaciones económicas y sociales que vive la nación caribeña, informó este miércoles el diario Granma.
(2025-02-05). Trovador cubano Eduardo Sosa sigue en estado crítico pero con estabilidad hemodinámica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 ene (RHC) El reconocido trovador cubano Eduardo Sosa continúa en estado crítico y con pronóstico reservado, según el último parte médico emitido este 5 de febrero a las 7: 00 a.m. En las últimas horas se ha registrado una estabilidad en sus signos vitales, específicamente en su tensión arterial, que se mantiene dentro de los valores normales.
(2025-02-05). Panamá permite tránsito gratuito de barcos de EE.UU. por el canal interoceánico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El Departamento de Estado estadounidense informó este miércoles en Washington que los barcos del Gobierno de EE.UU. podrán cruzar el canal de Panamá sin pagar tasa alguna.
(2025-02-05). Marcapasos para Cuba desde Europa. radiohc.cu Amigos de Cuba en Europa desarrollan la campaña solidaria "Con la mano en el corazón", para acopiar recursos en la compra de marcapasos, un aditamento que salva vidas a quienes padecen de cardiopatías.
(2025-02-05). Megalomanía: Sus riesgos. radiohc.cu Muchos expertos se preguntan øQué motiva la imprudente guerra comercial de Trump con sus aliados? Según algunos especialistas, Trump aumenta su poder, al demostrar que tiene el poder y que está dispuesto a usarlo. "El objetivo es mostrarle al mundo, que se trata de alguien que está dispuesto a aplicar grandes castigos".
(2025-02-05). Amistur, 30 años construyendo puentes de solidaridad. radiohc.cu Bajo el lema: "Viaja, descubre y conecta", la agencia de turismo Amistur pretende festejar el aniversario 30 de su fundación en enero de 2026, desarrollando un amplio programa de actividades en este año que tributen a descubrir un destino turístico diferente y amigable con la sociedad cubana y el medio ambiente.
(2025-02-05). Rechazan en Argentina declaraciones de Marco Rubio. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 5 feb (RHC) El integrante de la Unión de Residentes Cubanos en Argentina Enrique Nikita Estrada denunció este miércoles las declaraciones del secretario estadounidense de Estado, Marco Rubio, sobre su país, Nicaragua y Venezuela.
(2025-02-05). Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana en su quinto aniversario (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) Con más de 100 proyectos de innovación y 30 nuevas empresas de base tecnológica encubadas, así como 380 clientes de 19 países incluidos los cubanos, arriba a su quinto aniversario el Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana.
(2025-02-05). Presenta Havana Club su nueva creación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 ene (RHC) Havana Club International S.A presentó este miercoles en La Habana su más reciente creación perteneciente a la colección Tributo.
(2025-02-05). En Cienfuegos un trabajador azucarero de siempre (+Audio y foto). radiohc.cu Realizar su larga vida laboral en el Central Antonio Sánchez del municipio cienfueguero de Aguada es un orgullo y la experiencia más linda del trabajador Carlos Pedraza Quintero, de 64 años de edad, de ellos 49 dedicados a la industria azucarera.
(2025-02-05). Anteproyecto de Ley del Deporte Cubano a consulta con la prensa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) Directivos del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder) realizaron este miércoles la sesión de consulta especializada del Anteproyecto de Ley del Deporte Cubano con representantes de la prensa deportiva del país.
(2025-02-05). Denuncia CNE de Ecuador infracciones electorales del oficialismo. radiohc.cu Quito, 5 feb (RHC) La presidenta del Consejo Nacional Electoral de Ecuador, Diana Atamaint, confirmó este miércoles denuncias contra aspirantes a asambleístas por el movimiento oficialista Acción Democrática Nacional -ADN-, y analizan el caso del presidente-candidato, Daniel Noboa.
(2025-02-05). ONU: Agradece Cuba elección como vicepresidente del Comité de Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 feb (RHC) El Representante Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán agradeció, este miércoles en Nueva York, el apoyo y confianza por la elección de nuestro país como vicepresidente del Comité para el Ejercicio de los Derechos Inalienables del Pueblo Palestino (CEIRPP).
(2025-02-05). Are gold and silver markets signalling the end of the WW2 financial system? — PART TWO. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why recent developments in gold and silver markets could be indicative that we are reaching a point in time where major changes in the Western financial system could be upon us. This is part two of a two-part episode.
(2025-02-05). Ukrainian Minerals For Arms Deal Complicated By Russian Control Of Key Territories. twz.com 
(2025-02-05). Will The Election Bring A New Dawn To Kosovo. pressenza.com In any fair and free national election in Kosovo, most electorates hope that a new chapter will dawn and bring a better prospect for growth, prosperity, and security. Given the current political atmosphere in Kosovo, the public seems conflicted; a relative majority want to see Kurti back at the helm, but they also want more concrete progress on an array of domestic issues and tangible headway in the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. How much of this will be realized will have to await the result of the elections, when the public will see which party will form a coalition government that will be responsive to the public's n…
(2025-02-05). Pope Francis' autobiography: A sustained, loving look at the real. anabaptistworld.org When I was a freshman at a Jesuit high school in Los Angeles, my English composition teacher drummed into us the importance of unity, emphasis and coherence. Pope Francis' new memoir, Hope: The Autobiography (Penguin/Viking), ghost-written by Carlo Musso, strikes me as a luminous example of these skills. What keeps jumping out is the extraordinary …
(2025-02-05). King Soopers workers authorize unfair labor practice strike. peoplesworld.org 
DENVER, Co.—Starting on Thursday, approximately 10,000 unionized grocery store workers at 77 King Soopers locations across Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties, as well as in Boulder and Louisville, will walk off the job in an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. The decision comes after workers, represented by United Food and Commercial Workers …
(2025-02-05). Kyagulanyi renews call for release of political prisoners. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has renewed his call for the immediate release of all political prisoners following last week's Supreme Court ruling. The highest court of Uganda on Friday nullified all ongoing prosecutions of civilians in the General Court Martial …
(2025-02-05). CIA Analyst's Plea Deal Adds Further Intrigue To Espionage Act Prosecution. thedissenter.org 
(2025-02-05). Trump Wants to Send Incarcerated US Citizens to El Salvador. truthout.org On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters that he was open to the idea of sending incarcerated people — including U.S. citizens — to a "megaprison" in El Salvador, following a deal brokered between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele earlier this week. The prison in question (and the prison system in El Salvador more generally) has been widely… |
(2025-02-05). Google Drops Pledge to Not Use AI to Develop Weapons, Surveillance Technologies. truthout.org Weeks into U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, Google on Tuesday removed from its Responsible AI principles a commitment to not use artificial intelligence to develop technologies that could cause "overall harm," including weapons and surveillance — walking back a pledge that employees pushed for seven years ago as they reminded the company of its motto at the time: "Don't be evil."… |
(2025-02-05). The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks — But Trump's Are the Worst Yet. truthout.org Just over two weeks into Donald Trump's second presidential term, his intentions are clear: to weaken and destroy the federal government. He has already unconstitutionally usurped congressional power and given Elon Musk's unelected team complete access to the Treasury's payment system, while taking a hatchet to longstanding, life-saving federal institutions. We are witnessing a blatant attempt to… |
(2025-02-05). LA Fires Didn't Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could. truthout.org The Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and other fires this winter have brought unfathomable loss to Los Angeles County and marred the new year for many — erasing seaside mansions in the well-heeled Palisades as eagerly as they did less opulent homes in the vibrant historically Black community of Altadena. Still, as attentions turn to rebuilding and recovery, all victims, as Angelenos made equal in… |
(2025-02-05). Australian state government deepens attack on public sector mental health care. wsws.org Labor is exacerbating the already catastrophic state of public sector mental health care, attacking long-established treatment standards and boosting private hospital coffers.
(2025-02-05). Pseudo-left line up behind CHP as Erdoğan's crackdown intensifies. wsws.org Erdoğan's government has stepped up its crackdown on political parties including those in parliament, the media and more broadly, while the Republican People's Party (CHP) has responded by calling for early elections.
(2025-02-05). New Zealand school lunches compared to "dog food" after government cutbacks. wsws.org The far-right government has slashed $130 million from its school lunches program, resulting in meals that in some cases barely resemble food.
(2025-02-05). UK Labour government to impose massive welfare cuts and criminalisation of benefits claimants. wsws.org Every single penny seized from disabled people, and millions of other benefit claimants will be going towards massively increased military spending.
(2025-02-05). What next in the fight against the far-right Alternative for Germany? wsws.org The Christian Democrats have vividly demonstrated that they will not be dissuaded from embracing the Alternative for Germany (AfD), neither by mass protests nor by isolated critical voices within their own ranks.
(2025-02-05). Ohio nurse charged with involuntary manslaughter for patient who went missing. wsws.org One of the primary issues new nurses face once they are allowed to work independently is managing a heavy workload and time management.
(2025-02-05). USAID debacle revealed. The business of aid must be Trump's business. strategic-culture.su The USAID move by Trump is a polite signal to Zelensky. Your time is up. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | What is USAID and what…
(2025-02-05). February 6,2025: Neither forget nor forgive. Freedom of movement! pressenza.com World day of action against the border death regime and to demand truth,justice, and reparations for migration victims and their families.: | On February 6,2024, a major transnational mobilization marked the 10th anniversary of Commemor-Action. On February 6, 2025, we aim to further amplify this mobilization in support of the families of those who have died or disappeared during migration. | On February 6, 2014, more than 200 people departed from the Moroccan coast and attempted to swim to the Tarajal beach in the Spanish colonial enclave of Ceuta. To prevent them from reaching "Spanish soil," the Guardia…
(2025-02-05). Economic growth, job creation expected to take centre stage in President's SONA. sanews.gov.za Economic growth, job creation expected to take centre stage in President's SONA | Economic growth, service delivery, infrastructural development, and job creation are some of the key issues that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address in his highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for Thursday, 6 February 2025. | Professor Dirk Kotze from the University of South Africa's (Unisa) Department of Political Sciences, noted that economic growth will take centre stage in the President's speech. | "I think first of all, what President Ramaphosa will focus on is, as always, on the economic…
(2025-02-05). Brussels to finance European defense — but how? strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-05). Moldova's election rigging… welcome to the totalitarian, Russophobic EU. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-05). Trump's woke war misses its main academic and religious targets. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-05). Why Politicians Keep Blaming DEI for Disasters, Even When It's Laughably Untrue. otherwords.org
(2025-02-05). Bulgarian police blocked rescue of Egyptian teenagers who froze to death at border. defenddemocracy.press Dog paw and boot prints were found in the snow surrounding the frozen bodies, suggesting the police had left them there By Katherine Hearst 17 January 2025 Activists have reported that their attempts to rescue three Egyptian teenagers who died of hypothermia near Bulgaria's border were blocked by police. Two volunteer-run search and rescue groups, No Name Kitchen (NNK) …
(2025-02-05). Trump's second-term trade wars spark global economic concerns. america.cgtn.com 
Just days into his second term as President, Donald Trump has reignited trade battles, imposing or threatening tariffs on key allies and trade partners. While experts warn of severe consequences for global economic growth and businesses, the impact on inflation-weary consumers remains uncertain. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-02-05). Labour's GB Energy "A Gimmick" wattsupwiththat.com Excellent stuff from Kathryn Porter as usual!
(2025-02-05). Schadenfreude at Its Finest: Climate Grifters Cry Over Trump's Grant Freeze. wattsupwiththat.com The article parades out a cast of characters who are struggling to cope with the horrors of not being able to suckle at the federal teat. Let's meet a few:…
(2025-02-05). Former State Security Minister granted R5 000 bail in corruption case. sanews.gov.za Former State Security Minister granted R5 000 bail in corruption case | Former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo has been granted R5 000 bail, following his arrest for alleged corruption. | Bongo (47) made a brief appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, after his arrest in the morning of the same day. | Bongo is accused of offering a bribe to evidence leader in Parliament's Eskom inquiry, Ntuthuzelo Vanara, in 2017, and also contravening the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 ("PRECCA"). | He is being re-tried after he was acquitted by former Western Cape Judge P…
(2025-02-05). Dr. David Paul: Neurosurgeon, Entrepreneur, and Advocate on Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Dr. David Paul, a distinguished neurosurgeon and entrepreneur, recently appeared on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss his journey from medicine to business ownership. As the Director of …
(2025-02-05). Why Are the Saudis Dismissing Trump's Normalization Plan Now? themedialine.org 
(2025-02-05). Ebb Tide in Texan Oilfields. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump has undertaken to increase US oil production by three million barrels per day. That is a heroic undertaking given that he is facing a headwind of a half million barrel per day decline from three counties in Texas alone.
(2025-02-05). Trump's Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement Won't Hurt the Climate. wattsupwiththat.com President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Cue the leftwing meltdown. | Though everyone knew the withdrawal was coming, the left and the "international community" are still decrying America's alleged abdication of leadership on climate.
(2025-02-05). Allyn Family Foundation's Statement Regarding the Blueprint 15 "Children Rising Center" urbancny.com 
With funding secured and plans completed, why is this project not moving forward? With great sadness and extreme frustration, the Allyn Family Foundation states that its support and work for …
(2025-02-05). February FOCUS Forum: Addressing Basic Needs through a Whole Family Lens. urbancny.com 
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and PEACE, Inc. are set to host the upcoming "February FOCUS Forum: Addressing Basic Needs through a Whole Family Lens" on Friday, February 28, from 12: 05 …
(2025-02-05). Celebrating Tibetan New Year with Healing and Wellness: Dr. James Bae Leads Retreat at Thekchen Choling Syracuse. urbancny.com Dr. James Bae, a globally respected yoga therapist and educator, will be leading a transformative weekend retreat at Thekchen Choling Syracuse from February 28 to March 2. The event coincides …
(2025-02-05). SATIRE: Department Of Interior Bans Unlikely Animal Friendships. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Fulfilling a campaign promise made by President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday that it was enacting a ban on unlikely animal friendships, effective immediately. "Starting today, any animal found frolicking or snuggling with an animal of another species—for example, a chimp cuddling a puppy or a magpie preening a pig—is …
(2025-02-05). SATIRE: Fired FBI Agent Glumly Suction-Cup-Walks Down Side Of Building. theonion.com
(2025-02-05). SATIRE: Study Finds Human Brain Contains Entire Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics. theonion.com 
According to a new study, cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected eight years prior, with the average containing the equivalent of an entire standard plastic spoon. What do you think?
(2025-02-05). 2 Cambodian journalists detained over cyberscam torture video. ucanews.com
(2025-02-05). Dismantling of USAID by Trump and Musk is a critical blow to globalism. expose-news.com Alexander Dugin views the dismantling of USAID as a significant blow to globalism. He says it is comparable to the Soviet Union's abolition of the Communist International ("Comintern"), an international organisation to …
(2025-02-05). FBI agents probing Jan. 6 riot sue Trump's Justice Dept. as retaliation fears grow. presstv.ir Two groups of FBI agents sue the Justice Department over efforts to target employees involved in Trump-related Capitol attack in 2021.
(2025-02-05). Outrageous declarations not uncommon from some with significant political power and wealth. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Outrageous or absurd declarations not uncommon — throughout history -from some of those with significant political power and wealth Allah [The Most High] said: ŸÇŸéÿØ€° ŸÖŸé⁄™Ÿéÿ±Ÿé Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ŸÖŸêŸÜ ŸÇŸéÿ®€°ŸÑŸêŸáŸ…
(2025-02-05). A harmful behaviour observed in numerous nations across history. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] said: ŸàŸéŸÑŸéŸÇŸéÿØ€° ÿµŸéÿ±ŸëŸéŸÅ€°ŸÜŸéÿß ŸÅŸêŸâ ŸáŸéŸÄŸ∞ÿ∞Ÿéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ŸÇŸèÿ±€°ÿ°Ÿéÿߟܟê…
(2025-02-05). Never prolong argumentation, time is precious. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "The most hated of men in the sight of Allah is the one who is most quarrelsome". Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A warning against …
(2025-02-05). California's monarch butterfly population at near-record low. nationofchange.org The count of 9,119 butterflies this winter is a sharp decline from 200,000 reported in the past three years, but slightly up from 2,000 monarch reported in 2020.
(2025-02-05). Accumulation of microplastics in human brain tissue rising rapidly: Study. nationofchange.org The research team discovered that plastic concentrations appeared higher in the brain than in the kidney or liver, and higher than earlier reports for testes and placentas.
(2025-02-05). Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88. newarab.com 
(2025-02-05). Egyptian political figures call for Alaa Abdel Fattah's release. newarab.com 
(2025-02-05). Kuwait's emir orders limited cabinet reshuffle. newarab.com 
Kuwaiti Emir Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah has ordered a limited cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, according to state news agency KUNA. | The changes include appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah as Minister of Defence and modifying Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud al-Sabah's role to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. | Sheikh Fahad al-Sabah previously held the positions of First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior. | The newly appointed Defence Minister Abdullah al-Sabah has taken the constitutional oath, KUNA reported. | The emiri decree instructs the cab…
(2025-02-05). Libya's UN Mission forms panel to resolve election deadlock. newarab.com 
The A political process to resolve more than a decade of
(2025-02-05). Pakistan signs agreement to defer $1.2 billion payment for oil. newarab.com 
Pakistan's state-run television showed the signing ceremony live ahead of a delegation of the fund led by its CEO, Sultan Bin Abdul Rehman Al Marshad, called on Prime Minister Shar…
(2025-02-05). Sudan rebels say army attacks group's positions in south. newarab.com 
(2025-02-05). Trial of man in Salman Rushdie stabbing set to begin. newarab.com 
The trial of the man charged with attempting to murder the novelist Hadi Matar, 26, can be seen in cellphone videos rushing the stage at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York in August, 2022, as Rushdie was being introduced to the audience. | Rushdie, 77, was
(2025-02-05). Flying start for Kibirige and Rugumayo at inaugural POA golf. independent.co.ug 
üü• Day One Leaderboardüèåüèø‚‚ôÄ ‚ö™ Marvin Kibirige 68 ‚ö™ Ronald Rugumayo 68 üü¢ Rodell Gaita 70 üü¢ Tom Jingo 70 üü¢ Deo Akope 71 üü¢ David Kamulindwa 71 üü¢ Irene Nakalembe 71 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGC MEDIA | Marvin Max Kibirige and Ronald Rugumayo gave the inaugural Pearl of Africa Golf Series the flying …
(2025-02-05). Kawempe North By-Election: FDC endorses Khalifa Aganaga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kawempe has unanimously endorsed music artist Sadat Mukiibi, alias Khalifa Aganaga, as their candidate for the Kawempe North constituency by-election. The FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo says that since the constituency fell vacant, party leaders have been searching for a suitable candidate. "When …
(2025-02-05). Gov't fails to present update on long detentions without trial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has been directed to present before Parliament, a statement on prolonged pre-trial detention within a week. Government was expected to present the statement to the House on Tuesday, 04 February 2025. The statement was supposed to provide clarity on reports that some …
(2025-02-05). 25 contacts of Ebola patients traced in Jinja city. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Health Educator of Jinja City, Sayyid Kalume, has confirmed that 25 contacts of the two Ebola patients identified last week have been traced. The majority of these contacts are family members and neighbors of the patients, who were isolated after testing positive for the Ebola virus. The …
(2025-02-05). üü©His Highness Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | His Highness the Aga Khan is dead. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV died in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday February 4, Kenya's Nation reported this morning, without giving details. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini was the 49th hereditary spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and the founder of the Aga …
(2025-02-05). Low turnout, Ebola and Mpox concerns shape 1st day of 2025 academic year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As schools officially opened their doors for the 2025 academic year, Uganda's education landscape faced significant challenges on the first day. While most schools began the term as scheduled, a few defiant institutions ignored the national school calendar and opened a week earlier. However, the most notable concern on …
(2025-02-05). New Details About T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Ejection System Woes Emerge. twz.com 
(2025-02-05). Airbus A321 Airliners To Be Modified Into "Flying Frigate" Patrol Jets By France. twz.com 
The maritime patrol jet is intended to replace the French Navy's aging Dassault Atlantique 2s and comes as Boeing's P-8 gobbles up market share.
(2025-02-05). Labour MPs' response to Reform leading the polls? Lurch FURTHER to the far-right. thecanary.co 
The awfulness of Keir Starmer's Labour Party government has empowered the corporate elitists of Reform UK. And even established pollster YouGov has now confirmed for the first time that Reform is the most popular party in Britain, thanks primarily to its strength in England. Yet already, some Labour MPs' response to this is to call […] | By
(2025-02-05). San Diego CPUSA makes its mark at local People's March. cpusa.org 
The CPUSA San Diego club participated in their local contingent of the national Jan. 18 People's March. Members marched with the Party banner, and | After opening with a short land acknowledgement, San Diego Communist Party co-chair Janice Rothstein introduced the Party club, saying, "We are a part of the community." | "Two days from now, Trump and his fascistic…
(2025-02-05). Thousands mass at Treasury Department to demand end to Musk coup. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A mass protest, which grew in just over an hour from one hundred people to thousands stretching over three city blocks in downtown D.C., decried multibillionaire Elon Musk's takeover of the Department of the Treasury and his grabbing of the personal information of millions of Americans. The demonstrators, organized by the Working Families Party and …
(2025-02-05). 'Banzeiro àíkà≤tó: The Amazon as the Center of the World': A review essay. peoplesworld.org 
I've contributed English translations of articles about the ongoing Amazonian debacle from Brazilian media sources like ISA (Instituto Socioambiental) and Folha de Sà£o Paulo to People's World since 2020. One of the first articles I translated was written by Eliane Brum, whose newest book, under review here, is Banzeiro àíkà≤tó: The Amazon as the Center …
(2025-02-05). Just when Starmer couldn't make things any worse for himself — the floodgates open üòâ. thecanary.co 
People on X have been 'raining' on Starmer's parade. In no small feat, after the catastrophically unpopular prime minister made a somewhat positive announcement on flood defences, naturally he simultaneously managed to open up the floodgates to a shower of (earned) criticism: Flooding wrecks homes, businesses, and lives. That's why today we are going further […] | By
(2025-02-05). BoU UGX 60bn Heist: Accountant General, Eight Others Arrested. plusnews.ug 
The Accountant General Lawerence Semakula and eight others have been arrested following the disappearance of $17M (UGX60B) from the Bank of Uganda (BOU). Money mysteriously disappeared from BOU in September 2024 and ended up in foreign accounts in The United Kingdom (UK) and Asian countries such as Japan. Since then, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) …
(2025-02-05). Aga Khan: Royal, Billionaire, Philanthropist. plusnews.ug 
In the death of the 49th Aga Khan, Uganda and East Africa have lost a man who presided over one of the largest and most diversified business conglomerates. With a net worth of more than 13 billion dollars globally and among the 15 wealthiest royals in the world, according to Forbes, the man born Prince …
(2025-02-05). Cairo Bank Official Convicted for Aiding UGX 200M Loan Fraud. plusnews.ug 
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has convicted a credit official for assisting a client in fraudulently obtaining a 200 million shilling loan from Cairo Bank. On Wednesday, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi found 43-year-old Specioza Nassuna, a resident of Tega Zone in Nabbingo Sub County, guilty of conspiring with Robert Kisolo, a businessman from Bulamu Village …
(2025-02-05). FDC Endorses Aganaga for Kawempe North By-Election. plusnews.ug 
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kawempe has unanimously endorsed music artist Sadat Mukiibi, alias Khalifa Aganaga, as their candidate for the Kawempe North constituency by-election. The FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo says that since the constituency fell vacant, party leaders have been searching for a suitable candidate. "When a constituency falls vacant, leaders begin …
(2025-02-05). Hunger Drives Karamoja Street Children to Mining Sites in Tapac. plusnews.ug 
Hunger has pushed an increasing number of street children to mining sites in Tapac Sub County, Moroto District, as they struggle to survive. An estimated 30 children, aged between 8 and 15, are now engaged in mining activities during the day before returning to the streets of Losaite, Kosiroi, and Napawacokon trading centers in the evening. …
(2025-02-05). Police Constable Remanded Over Manslaughter. plusnews.ug 
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Police Constable Griffin Ampamize to Luzira Prison on manslaughter charges after he allegedly discharged a bullet that killed a man at King's Plaza near Container Village. Ampamize, who is attached to Tuba Police Post under Kira Road Police Station, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi on Tuesday …
(2025-02-05). Winnie Byanyima Petitions Court for Dr. Besigye's Release. plusnews.ug 
Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has petitioned the High Criminal Division of the High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale. In the application filed on Wednesday, Byanyima is seeking orders requiring the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Prisons—the only listed respondents—to produce …
(2025-02-05). SATIRE: Sex Ed Teacher Demonstrates How To Drive Truck Into Abortion Clinic. theonion.com CLEARWATER, FL—Urging the middle school class to pay attention while he described the intimate process of revving the engine, throttling the clutch, and slamming the accelerator, local sex ed teacher Greg Flannery demonstrated to his class Wednesday how to drive a truck into an abortion clinic. "All right, kids, this might not make sense to …
(2025-02-05). Colombia's government negotiator meets with EGC commanders. colombiareports.com A representative of Colombia's government met with commanders of paramilitary organization EGC to prepare possible negotiations about their demobilization. The government's negotiator, Alvaro Jimenez, met with five of the members…
(2025-02-05). Live broadcast reveals tensions inside Colombia's government. colombiareports.com A decision by Colombia's President Gustavo Petro to broadcast a minister's council revealed major tensions in his government. Petro decided to make the historically confidential council of ministers meeting public…
(2025-02-05). The UK wants to 'learn' from Elon Musk over cuts to public services. No, really. thecanary.co 15 years of government cuts have decimated key public services. Politicians' prioritisation of corporate interests has left the country massively unequal and desperate for change. But rather than proper funding to rescue essential services, we could be in for even more cuts to public services, in the style of far-right slasher Elon Musk. Musk and […] | By
(2025-02-05). Trump the businessman: what exactly does that mean? gilbertdoctorow.com Trump the businessman: what exactly does that mean? As we all know, Trump is not a politician. He does not have decades of 'public service' in a governorship or in Congress as most presidents in recent history had. We are told he is a businessman. We know that he consorts with plutocrats from Silicon Valley …
(2025-02-05). Black History Month: Celebrating Progress While Confronting Inequality. otherwords.org I lead the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America's Black think tank. When we opened our doors in 1970, there were only 1,469 Black elected officials in office across the United States. Today, there are over 10,000. | These milestones are historic, yet they also compel us to confront the sad reality that African Americans are still far behind their white counterparts in terms of overall economic well-being and political representation. | This duality — celebrating progress while recognizing the challenges in front of us — defines the spirit of Black History Month for 2025. | While th…
(2025-02-05). In OtherWords: February 5, 2025. otherwords.org Under pressure from the administration, many federal agencies have canceled their Black History Month celebrations this year. | As But…
(2025-02-05). Black History Is Every Day, With or Without the White House. otherwords.org It's a trend that's been Books by predominantly Black authors are
(2025-02-05). Sustainability of community media is of vital importance – Morolong. sanews.gov.za Sustainability of community media is of vital importance – Morolong | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has urged policymakers, businesses, and civil society to work together to secure the future of community media, by providing the necessary support and resources. | Morolong delivered a keynote address at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Community Media Consultative Forum at the Khayelitsha Thusong Centre, on Tuesday. | The Forum aimed to bring government, community media, industry partners, and regulatory bodies together, to reflect on community media's contributions in th…
(2025-02-05). Qui est Donald Trump? defenddemocracy.press Par Dimitris Konstantakopoulos 24 janvier 2025 Est-ce que Donald Trump est ´ anti-systémique ª, ´ pacifiste ª et ´ ami de la Russie ª, comme certains le prétendent ? C' est la vie qui va donner la réponse définitive à cette question. Mais si l'expérience historique prouve quelque chose est que, même quand les forces …
(2025-02-05). Prótesis de cadera: Ciencia y voluntad "hecho en Cuba" cubadebate.cu El doctor Roberto Balmaseda Manent muestra con orgullo la prótesis parcial de cadera fruto de su ingenio y el de un equipo que le siguió en el desafío de crear y materializar este aditamento, cada vez más necesario en la ortopedia cubana. El objeto que ahora tiene entre sus manos es capaz de suplir partes de la articulación de la cadera que han sido dañadas y aliviar el dolor que ello provoca, pero es más que eso. Es la demostración de que con empeño y trabajo conjunto, los sueños más desafiantes pueden concretarse en la virtud de la utilidad.
(2025-02-05). La crisi dei reclutamenti nelle forze armate Usa solleva il velo su una società in pezzi. strategic-culture.su