(2025-02-21). Israel seeks to jail anyone who cooperates with the ICC. newarab.com 
The bill, submitted by Likud MK Amit Halevi, passed its preliminary reading with 25 votes in favour and 10 against. | Under the proposed law, any individual providing services or resources to the ICC could face up to five years i…
(2025-02-21). Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya shackled in prison after Gaza detention. newarab.com 
His arrest, captured in a broadcast by Israeli media, has sparked outrage worldwide, especially among his family members. | Reacting to the footage, one of Ab…
(2025-02-21). UN says Syria economic recovery could take half a century. newarab.com 
"Fourteen years of conflict in Syria have undone nearly four decades of economic, social, and human capital progress," the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said. | "At…
(2025-02-21). Benjamin Netanyahu 'is a terrible man, a serial liar': Israeli media. indybay.org Ynet's Ben Caspit details Netanyahu's contradictive speech and his constant redirection of blame when a failure arises, particularly amid the prisoner-captive exchanges.
(2025-02-21). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Gaza: The long road home. icrc.org With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes — or what is left of them…
middleeasteye.net (2025-02-20). &nsbp; Explosions rock three empty buses in attacks south of Tel AvivThree empty buses exploded in separate car parks in Bat Yam, a city south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli police called a "terrorist" attack.
Authorities are searching for suspects and have said the blasts may be linked to a "nationalist" motive.
Details remain scarce, but the incident has heightened tensions, with critics accusing Israel's policies of fuelling violence and instability.
(2025-02-21). Sunday 2/23: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2025-02-21). Ahmad Al-Sharaa's horseback appearance sparks social media debate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa riding a black horse has gone viral, igniting widespread reactions across social media platforms. In the footage, Al-Sharaa is seen wearing a leather jacket and black jeans, giving him a casual appearance. Many users admired his horseback riding skills, particularly as he was riding an Arabian horse, earning him the nickname "Knight of the Levant."Since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, Al-Sharaa has remained at the center of public attention, with Syrians closely following his every move. As the country navigates its transiti…
(2025-02-21). Panamá: Unions battle regime over workers' rights. workers.org 
A mass national demonstration Feb. 12 in front of Panamá's National Assembly protested the regime's attempt to privatize social security and its attacks on the labor movement. Using excessive force, police fired tear gas at protesters, who replied with rocks and bottles. Police made 480 arrests and injured 100 demonstrators, . . . |
(2025-02-21). New Sheriff Astride the Globe: Trump's Sovereigntist Imperialism. pressenza.com Days after November's Trump/MAGA election victory, a senior Russian diplomat asked how great a historical transformation it signaled. Was it the equivalent of the Civil War, or the Depression era New Deal? Soon it was clear. Jamille Bouie wrote in the New York Times that Trump and his cronies were "waging war on the American system of government." Corrupt billionaire plutocrats led by Trump have captured the state to increase their immense fortunes, to eviscerate our limited social safety net, and to turn the clock back on 70 years of civil and human rights gains. We are in the midst of counterrevolution, with Tr…
(2025-02-21). Tesla faces boycott as Malaysians link Musk's support for Trump to Gaza plan. scmp.com The backlash highlights the potential impact of Musk's political involvement on Tesla's business, particularly in a region with strong pro-Palestinian sentiment.
(2025-02-21). Yuan battles US dollar, China's latest J-35 stealth jet: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From China eyeing Mideast buyers at military expo to a new bat coronavirus, here's a round-up from today's China and economy coverage.
(2025-02-21). Bali's tourism woes, Chinese scientists' bamboo innovation: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com From Bali's complaint about tourists being too frugal to a bamboo innovation, here are highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2025-02-21). Australia says China warned of 'live fire' drill off east coast. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). NSW Labor uses antisemitic attacks to justify curbing protest rights. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Six decades since assassination of Malcolm X are remembered in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, an African-American leader and fighter for the fundamental rights of African descendants, was remembered today by the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez.
(2025-02-21). You Can't Murder Liberation. counterpunch.org 
A revolutionary is not a victim. In fact, a revolutionary fights against victimhood past, present and future. When a movement fighting the racism and brutality of police forces uses a slogan like "Hands up, don't shoot" it is emphasizing its potential victimhood and denying its power. Without power, there can be no long-term victory in
(2025-02-21). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza's water crisis. aljazeera.com Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.
(2025-02-21). Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in Rafah in another ceasefire violation. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-02-21). Hamas says to release 6 captives, raps Netanyahu's threat over Shiri Bibas as PR stunt. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has announced the names of six Israeli captives who are set to be released on Saturday as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu asks court to reduce weekly testimony sessions in corruption trial. haaretz.com According to the defense's proposal, the trial will continue with three weekly sessions, with the third day devoted to other witnesses. Netanyahu's attorney submitted a general outline, suggesting summoning investigators and members of law enforcement agencies, most of which are prosecution witnesses the prosecution dispensed with…
(2025-02-21). Uncertainty grows among refugees and migrants as Germany heads to the polls. aljazeera.com Rights groups say migrants and refugees live in an atmosphere of fear amid a far-right resurgence.
(2025-02-21). Israel's mistreatment of detainees called 'war crimes'. aljazeera.com Rights groups describe Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians in detention as 'war crimes'.
(2025-02-21). Israeli leaflets: 'World will not change if Gazans disappear from existence'. presstv.ir The Israeli military drops leaflets over the Gaza Strip, threatening the Palestinians there with another genocide if they do not give in to the regime's demand to leave the territory.
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu 'procrastinating' over next phase of Gaza truce: Hamas. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "procrastinating" on negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
(2025-02-21). Israel uses drones to terrorize Gazans, warns of '2nd, 3rd Nakba'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has employed drones as a psychological weapon to instill fear and intimidate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-21). Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Rank-and-file historians oppose American Historical Association's censorship of opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org Some 1,500 historians, and counting, have opposed the AHA executive council's decision to block from a vote a resolution that had passed by an overwhelming majority at the organization's annual meeting…
(2025-02-21). Malcolm X, civil rights icon who challenged Zionism and advocated for Palestine. presstv.ir Malcolm X, the legendary leader of the civil rights movement in the US, was a great champion of the Palestinian cause who challenged Zionism and its Western patrons.
(2025-02-21). Terms of reference – Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy on integration of outcome harvesting as a monitoring tool. fidh.org Organisation : International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Programme : "Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations : Making Justice Work" (GIAI) Engagement manager (reporting to) : GIAI MEAL Officer Duration : Estimated 15 days within March – November 2025 Starting date : Around 20 March 2025 Location : Online Applications deadline : 2 March 2025
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(2025-02-21). UN: Syria economic recovery needs more than 50 years. presstv.ir The United Nations said Thursday it will take the country more than half a century to get back to its previous economic level.
(2025-02-21). Adil Abbuthalha: The man making a change with the Boycat app. newarab.com 
In January last year, Adil Abbuthalha launched an app to help people boycott companies tied to Israel amid its brutal genocide in the Gaza Strip. | The app? What started as a simple Surpassing over a million users, divesting $150 million from Israel-linked companies and bein…
(2025-02-21). Israel says captive body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he would ensure "Hamas pays the full price" for failing to hand over captive Shiri Bibas after the Palestinian group released a body Israel said was not hers. | The remains of four people, whom the group said were captives, were handed over on Thursday, the first such transfer under a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said the remains included those of Bibas and her two young sons, whose father was released by the group earlier this month. | On Friday, however, Israel said the body purported to be of Shiri Bibas was instead that of a Gazan woman…
(2025-02-21). Assad's fall clears the stage for uncensored comedy in Syria. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). EU to suspend Syria banking, energy, transport sanctions. newarab.com 
The European Union will suspend sanctions on Syria's banking, energy and transport sectors Monday, diplomats said, in a bid to help the country's reconstruction after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. | Syria's new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions on the country imposed to target Assad's regime during the civil war. | But Europe and other powers have been reluctant to move before clear signals from the new Islamist-led rulers in Damascus that they are serious on having an inclusive transition. | The step due to be greenlit at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels is a formal mov…
(2025-02-21). Israel says strikes Lebanon-Syria border site used by Hezbollah. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said its air forces "struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border" used by the Iran-backed H…
(2025-02-21). Seven civilians killed in Syria UXO blast: monitor. newarab.com 
At least seven civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed on Thursday when unexploded munitions ignited at a house in northwestern "Seven civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed whe…
(2025-02-21). Syria national dialogue conference in flux amid pressure for political transition. newarab.com 
An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future said Friday that it has not been decided whether the conference will take place before or after a new government is formed. | The date of the conference has not been set and the timing "is up for discussion by the citizens," Hassan al-Daghim, spokesperson for the committee, told The Associated Press in an interview in Damascus Friday. | "If the transitional government is formed before the national dialogue conference, this is normal," he said. On the other hand, he said, "the caretaker government…
(2025-02-21). Saturday 2/22: Animal Rights Meetup: Animals in the Media. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-02-21). Animal Rights Activists Protests Elon Musk's Neuralink. indybay.org Animal rights activists protest against Elon Musk's Neuralink experimentation on animals holding a giant head of Musk that reads "I Torture Animals"
(2025-02-21). What Policymakers Should Prioritize on Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman collects wood for heating from a destroyed school where Russian forces were based in Izium, Ukraine, September 19, 2022. | © 2022 Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo | Russia's war against Ukraine will soon enter its fourth year. Since February 2022, violations of the laws of war have led to needless civilian death, suffering, and devastation with more than 12,456 Ukrainian civilians killed and 28,382 injured, at least 6.8 million having left the country, and millions more internally displaced. Thousands of homes, hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure in Ukraine have…
(2025-02-21). Honduras: Stop the violence in Agúan, no more trade with Corporación Dinant. fidh.org Organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), made an urgent call for corporations to cease trading with Corporación DINANT due to severe human rights violations linked to its palm oil production in Honduras, including land grabs, intimidation, and the murder of human rights defenders.
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(2025-02-21). The Urgency of Time and the Crisis of Conscience. counterpunch.org 
We live in a world where the funeral matters more than the dead, the wedding more than love and the physical rather than the intellect. We live in the container culture, which despises the content. —Eduardo Galeano At the heart of this book lies a stark truth: Americans, and people worldwide, are facing a moment
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). 'Doctors Against Genocide' demands US Senate stop Trump. presstv.ir 'Doctors Against Genocide' urged the U.S. Senate to halt President Trump's plans for a military occupation of Gaza, citing the dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
(2025-02-21). Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut won't solve cost-of-living crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Actress Tilda Swinton condemns "state-perpetrated and internationally enabled genocide" at Berlinale. wsws.org In her vivid, at times poetic remarks, Swinton described the cinema as a boundless haven of freedom and solidarity, qualities increasingly difficult to find in the world.
(2025-02-21). The genocide and lessons from the first Nakba — a Gazan perspective. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Gazans' broken dreams of parenthood in the aftermath of genocide. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Taxpayers Against Genocide Case Is Now International. indybay.org Holds officials accountable for complicity in war crimes…
(2025-02-21). Israel targets occupied West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.
(2025-02-21). Hamas acknowledges possible Mix-up in body identification amid Israeli accusations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas has acknowledged the possibility of a mix-up in the identification of Shiri Bibas' body, following Israeli claims that the remains handed over did not match forensic tests. The group emphasized that it has no interest in violating the agreement, responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations.Hamas Denies Intentional Breach of Agreement | In a statement issued on Friday, Hamas dismissed Israeli allegations as politically motivated, accusing Netanyahu of using the issue to cover up internal divisions. The group reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all obligations under the…
(2025-02-21). Israel deploys additional battalions to West Bank amid rising tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military has reinforced its West Bank presence by deploying three additional battalions, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive for a "strong operation" in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the arrest of a Jewish suspect linked to recent bus explosions near Tel Aviv.In a statement released on Platform X, the Israeli army confirmed that the decision to send three battalions to the Central Command was based on security assessments. The statement emphasized that the military remains prepared to expand operations, particularly in northern West Bank, where efforts to…
(2025-02-21). Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning body of hostage Shiri Bibas. channelnewsasia.com The body, initially believed to be that of Shiri Bibas, did not match with any of the hostages held in Gaza, said the Israeli military.
(2025-02-21). As Gaza cease-fire's first stage nears end, Netanyahu seeks to resume war. haaretz.com While the right is paving the way for renewing the war, a feasible plan may emerge out of Egypt that pleases Trump…
(2025-02-21). At Hostage Square, relatives urge Netanyahu to 'keep the cease-fire deal going'. haaretz.com Mother of Tamir Adar, who was killed on October 7: My son went to protect his country that he loved so much… the country that did not save him…
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu: Hamas returned body of Gazan woman instead of Shiri Bibas, they will pay a price. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGES: Israeli authorities identify bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas; Fourth body not Shiri Bibas ‚ñ Netanyahu says Hamas 'will pay price' for violating agreement ‚ñ GAZA: Saudi Arabia plans summit on plan to reconstruct Gaza ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF reinforces West Bank with three battalions following explosions in Tel Aviv suburbs…
(2025-02-21). All of Israel prepared for heartbreak. Netanyahu prepared an ugly attack. haaretz.com The sickening attack on Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar shows how much pressure Israel's prime minister is feeling from 'Qatar-gate.' Testimonies from returning hostages have done nothing to change opposition in the Gov't to Stage 2 ; a behind-the-scenes look at what happened when the deal collapsed in 2023…
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Riyadh for Gaza plan after Trump proposal. newarab.com Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people. | Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and how to fund its reconstruction. A source close to the Saudi government told AFP that Arab leaders would discuss "a reconstruction plan to counter Trump's plan for Gaza". | Separately, Hamas rejected on Friday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "th…
(2025-02-21). Jerusalem churches demand Israel halt Armenian property grab. newarab.com 
Christian leaders in Jerusalem are calling on the Israeli government to prevent the city's authorities from seizing property owned by the In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the head of the Patriarchate Nourhan Manougian called for church property to be protected from the Jerusalem Municipality, which is attempting to seize assets for what it claims are thr…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam, a city outside Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). The Arab States Must Stop Trump and Netanyahu in their Tracks. pressenza.com Regardless of how geostrategically important the relationship is between the Arab states and the US, the former must demonstrate unanimous resolve to oppose Trump's and Netanyahu's disastrous plans to take over Gaza and exile the Indigenous Palestinians. Given Egypt's desire to convey the urgency and the far-reaching implications of the Arab summit on March 4 in Cairo, it's possible that both heads of state and foreign ministers will be in attendance. They should make it clear that their countries will spare no effort or resources to prevent the US and Israel from acting in defiance of international laws, norms,…
(2025-02-21). Terror attack: Multiple bus explosions in Israel's Bat Yam; Netanyahu calls security meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A series of explosions rocked the central Israeli city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening, with three buses targeted in what the authorities suspect to be a terror attack. While no injuries were reported, Israeli officials have accused Palestinian militant groups of orchestrating the blasts.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz blamed Palestinian terrorist organisations, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled an emergency security meeting to assess the situation.According to the Israeli police, three bombs detonated on buses at different locations, while two additional devices were being def…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders military to carry out West Bank operation after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in a southern suburb of Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). Profiles in Cowardice, Courage, and a Scarlet Letter. counterpunch.org 
Are you keeping lists? Years from now, when the dust settles on this Trumpian insanity, historians will look back upon this Archimedean tipping point and show specific moments where certain individuals could have changed the course of history. Counterfactual social psychologists will analyse this historic moment by asking: What if enough Republican senators had voted not to confirm most of Trump's nominees? What if enough civil servants decided to resign to shut down the entire government in solidarity with those let go or given unacceptable marching orders? Before historians and counterfactual experts start thei…
(2025-02-21). India-origin Trump's ally Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director; issues stern warning to enemies. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 vote in the Senate on Thursday.Expressing gratitude, Kash Patel thanked President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their confidence in him and pledged to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in the FBI.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Patel stressed his commitment to upholding justice. "The FBI has a storied history, from the 'G-Men' era to safeguarding the nation post-9/11. The American…
(2025-02-21). Trump slams $21M US funding for India's voter turnout, calls it a 'kickback scheme'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has once again criticised the now-cancelled $21 million fund earmarked for increasing voter turnout in India, calling it a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting, US President Trump questioned the need for US taxpayer dollars to be allocated for voter mobilisation in India, arguing that the United States should prioritise its own electoral concerns.During his address, Trump said, "$21 million for voter turnout in India. Why are we even concerned about India's voter turnout? We have enough problems here. We should be focusing on o…
(2025-02-21). Trump FBI pick Kash Patel confirmed amid Justice Department tumult. scmp.com Patel, confirmed by a 51-49 vote, takes charge as Trump-backed officials seek to put their stamp on FBI and Justice Department.
(2025-02-21). Fascist Donald Trump, GOP and Democrats All Murder 11-Year-Old Girl. indybay.org Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old sixth grader in North Texas took her own life this month after being bullied for months at school over her family's immigration status. The fascist Trump administration and the Republican Party bear immediate responsibility for these deaths, but the rot goes much deeper. | Trump's policy would be impossible without the ongoing complicity of the Democrats and their role in promoting decades of promotion of anti-immigrant chauvinism. The Democrats voted for the anti-immigrant Laken Riley Act which is part of the plans for the "largest deportation operation" in history. A r…
(2025-02-21). Body handed over by Hamas in Gaza was not that of hostage, Israel says. scmp.com Israel said child hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas identified but other released body was not their mother, Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Analysts to Al-Jazeera: Tel Aviv Explosions 'May Be Fabricated'. defenddemocracy.press Feb. 21, 2025 Two analysts, Ihab Jabarin and Elias Hanna, told Al-Jazeera Arabic channel that the recent explosions in Tel Aviv could be fabricated to achieve Israeli objectives. Two analysts have suggested that the explosions that struck three buses in the Bat Yam area south of Tel Aviv could be "fabricated and an attempt to …
(2025-02-21). Fearing Hezbollah, Israelis refuse to return to northern settelments. presstv.ir Israeli settlers are reluctant to return to illegal settlements in the northern part of the occupied lands over security concerns.
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Bus explosions near Israel's Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far. aljazeera.com Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.
(2025-02-21). Hamas probes Israeli claim returned body was not female captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Israel says Hamas returned unknown body, not that of captive Shiri Bibas. aljazeera.com Israel accused Hamas of a "violation of utmost severity" after tests revealed Shiri Bibas' remains were not returned.
(2025-02-21). Israel to step up West Bank attacks after bus explosions. aljazeera.com Israel says it will step up attacks on the occupied West Bank after bombs exploded on three empty buses in Tel Aviv.
(2025-02-21). Triple bus blasts rock Bat Yam in Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Three Israeli buses exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli authorities suspect to be a "nationalistically motivated" attack, according to initial reports from Hebrew media.Israeli police confirmed that explosive devices were found in three empty buses, leading investigators to treat the incident as a coordinated attack. Surveillance footage reportedly captured a suspect planting the explosives before fleeing the scene.Channel 12 reported that two additional unexploded devices were discovered at separate locations, raising security concerns. Following the explosions, Israeli authorities…
(2025-02-21). Israeli report: Autopsy of Sinwar reveals unexpected findings. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Israeli military autopsy on the corpse of late Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar revealed no evidence of narcotics in his system, according to a report released by Israeli media outlets on Friday. The results refute earlier Israeli assertions that Hamas militants used amphetamine medications.Israel's official TV said that the final autopsy results verified that Sinwar's blood did not contain any compounds linked to drugs. Caffeine, a prominent ingredient in coffee and energy drinks, was the only chemical discovered in substantial amounts.Previous Israeli allegations that Hamas members, including Sinwar,…
(2025-02-21). CPAC embraces freed hostages, but Israel's representative focuses on 'total victory' over Hamas. haaretz.com At celebratory conservative conference, JD Vance tells freed and rescued hostages 'Trump loves you,' while Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli focuses on destroying Hamas and slamming campus protests…
(2025-02-21). Israel has no defense for spending so much on the army. haaretz.com A committee on future defense spending seems to have ignored Israel's battlefield successes since the October 7 attack and seems willing to do harm to the economy…
(2025-02-21). 'Earthquake in Israel's religious society': Study shows gay sexual activity more common in gender-segregated schools. haaretz.com A new study that has Orthodox society abuzz shows that Israeli teens enrolled in all-boys and all-girls schools are more likely to engage in sexual activities with members of their own sex than their peers in coed schools. They are also more inclined to feel conflicted about their sexual identity…
(2025-02-21). Israelis: Don't sacrifice your children to the god of war. haaretz.com Israelis who don't trust the government demonstrate against the war each Saturday night. How can they wake up on Sunday, don their army uniforms, and go fight in Gaza?
(2025-02-21). Israeli army identifies remains of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says third body is not their mother. haaretz.com Two young Israeli hostages were murdered one month after the October 7 attacks, Israeli military says, decrying 'violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organization' and demanding return of Shiri Bibas' remains without delay…
(2025-02-21). Shin Bet arrests two Israelis suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv suburbs bus bombs. haaretz.com The two suspects were detained following the Shin Bet's initial investigation into the incident which occurred on Thursday night in Bat Yam and Holon…
(2025-02-21). 'We received word that he was a hostage only after five days. It seemed like an eternity'. haaretz.com Israeli-American Edan Alexander came to Israel to volunteer in the army and was taken hostage on October 7. His uncle, Levi, visited the Knesset to urge officials to continue with the deal. He says he wants to see a deadline for when the last hostage will return…
(2025-02-21). 'I owe you my life': Freed Israeli hostage thanks Trump in Fox News op-ed. haaretz.com Iair Horn, freed after 498 days in captivity, appeals to President Trump and the world in a Fox News op-ed to secure the release of those still held by Hamas, including his brother…
(2025-02-21). Zochrot: The Israeli NGO raising awareness about the Nakba. newarab.com 
Founded in 2002, By challenging dominant narratives and promoting dialogue about the region's history, Zochrot, which means "remembering" in Hebrew, seeks to address the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and envisions a shared, equal future. The group's slogan is 'From Nakba to Return'. | In 2009, Israel's education ministry banned the use of the w…
(2025-02-21). Autopsy of Hamas leader Sinwar finds no evidence of drug use. newarab.com 
The autopsy carried out by the Israeli military on Forensic tests confirmed that Sinwar's blood didn't contain any traces of drugs but that he had consumed a significant amount of caffeine before he was killed in October, according to Israeli media reports. | Israel has in the past alleged that Sinwar and other Hamas fighters have used the captagon, a type of amphetamine that fight…
(2025-02-21). Fetterman staffers resign over US Senator's 'Israel obsession'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to 'leave or die'. newarab.com 
Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the The move, condemned as a psychological warfare tactic, has intensified concerns over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with many seeing the leaflets as an open admission of ethnic cleansing. | The threats also reference a so-called "Trump plan", aligning with recent remarks by
(2025-02-21). Israel intensifies West Bank raids after Tel Aviv bus explosions. newarab.com 
Israel has intensified military operations in the Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the escalation, targeting refugee camps, particularly in Tulkarm, as Israeli forces continue their The explosions, which took place on Thursday night, saw three empty buses detonated, with additional explosive devices discovered on…
(2025-02-21). La guerra politica e commerciale tra Stati Uniti d'America e Sudafrica. strategic-culture.su Che l'avvento di Trump alla Casa Bianca non facesse presagire nulla di buono nei rapporti tra Washington e Pretoria era prevedibile. | Segue nostro Con l'ordinanza n. 192 del 26 gennaio 2024, infatti, la Corte internazionale di Giustizia dell'Aja, aveva adottato misure cautelari nei confronti dello Stato di Israele, accusato con ricorso del Sudafrica di violazioni della Convenzione contro il crimine di genocidio ai danni dei palestinesi…
(2025-02-21). "Methods similar to what we witnessed in Gaza": Israel's military campaign in the Northern West Bank displaces 45.000 Palestinians. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli captives to Red Cross. presstv.ir Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives killed in the regime's strikes on Gaza to the Red Cross.
(2025-02-21). Lebanese return to flattened homes after incomplete Israeli pullout. presstv.ir Lebanon has rejected Israel's continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will 'adopt all means' to bring it to an end.
(2025-02-21). Spain remains 'major transit port' for arms shipments to Israel. presstv.ir The shipments have continued unimpeded despite a ban on arms exports to Israel imposed by Madrid four months ago.
(2025-02-21). Israel construye siete nuevos sitios militares en territorio sirio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) Imágenes satelitales difundidas hoy por varios medios de prensa muestran que el ejército israelí está estableciendo siete nuevos sitios militares en áreas fronterizas con el Golán sirio ocupado.
(2025-02-21). Abbas condena agresión israelí y rechaza desplazamiento de palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La ocupación israelí continúa hoy su tiranía y agresión contra nuestro pueblo, en violación de leyes y tratados internacionales, denunció el presidente palestino, Mahmoud Abbas.
(2025-02-21). Official: Iran mastering construction of nuclear power plants. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the United States has failed to prevent the construction of Karun power plant in the southern city of Darkhoveyn, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic continues to pursue its peaceful nuclear activities despite the enemies' plots.
(2025-02-21). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org Working Paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-02-21). Iran raps Grossi's 'political' remarks serving pretext to pressure Tehran. presstv.ir Iran's atomic agency has warned that IAEA may risk losing credibility by straying from the path of neutrality and professionalism.
(2025-02-21). Capitalists impose mass layoffs in retail. workers.org 
Hundreds of major U.S. retail stores are projected to close in 2025, with thousands of workers being displaced as a result. Retail workers protest layoffs triggered by private equity buyouts of store chains, 2019. JCPenney and the Ohio-based Joann Fabric and Crafts are the latest big box department store chains . . . |
(2025-02-21). Arab states reject Trump's ethnic cleansing plan. workers.org 
In a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan in the Oval Office, Trump said to the camera: "The U.S. won't have to buy Gaza. We will take it. We won't buy it; we're going to take it, hold it, cherish it. … Nobody's going to question it." (ABC News, Feb. . . . |
(2025-02-21). Una apreciación de Malcolm X. workers.org 
El 21 de febrero de 2025 se cumplirá el 60 aniversario del asesinato de Malcolm X. El siguiente artículo, ligeramente editado, se publicó originalmente en workers.org el 23 de mayo de 2013. El gran líder negro Malcolm X -también conocido como El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz- nació el 19 de mayo de . . . |
(2025-02-21). An appreciation of Malcolm X. workers.org 
February 21, 2025, will mark the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. The following slightly edited article was originally posted on workers.org on May 23, 2013. The great Black leader, Malcolm X — also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz — was born on May 19, 1925. His birth . . . |
(2025-02-21). Nine Yemeni troops killed or injured in renewed clashes with Houthis in Ma'rib. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Fighting between Houthi forces and Yemen's internationally recognized government troops has flared up again, as the Iran-backed militia continues its push to seize the oil-rich Ma'rib governorate. Control of Ma'rib is crucial for the Houthis to consolidate their dominance over northern Yemen, despite a fragile truce between them and the Saudi- and UAE-backed government forces.Now in its tenth year, the war—sparked by the Houthi takeover of Sana'a and the subsequent Saudi-led intervention on March 26, 2015—has devastated Yemen, leaving it divided between rival factions vying for power. Ma'rib…
(2025-02-21). Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Sunday. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of people expected to attend rites at huge sports stadium on the outskirts of capital, Beirut.
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). Dr Food faces arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid allegations of smuggling drugs inside his candy bars, Lebanese influencer George Dib (Best known as Dr Food) was recently barred from entering Lebanon. Lebanese judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued an arrest warrant for Dr Food adding that if the influencer enters the country's premises he will be arrested on the spot. Dib is being charged with manufacturing, trafficking, and smuggling drugs to Turkey. Dr Food issued arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy: ÿ≠ŸÑŸàŸâ ÿ®ÿߟџÖÿÆÿØÿ&plus…
(2025-02-21). LAMSA: The fashion brand uniting Bekaa's women through crochet. newarab.com 
"Lamsa means 'touch' in Arabic, and its heart is in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon," founder and creative director Natalie Garland told me when I asked where her community-based fashion brand, "But why LAMSA as the name, and why the Bekaa Valley as the focus?" I responded. | With smiles on both our faces, Natalie, during an hour-long conversation, explained the full story. | A movement beyond aid: | Born and raised in New York City, Natalie moved to Lebanon in 2019 to engage in grassroots activism after spending a few years in Gen…
(2025-02-21). Lebanon freezes weapons licences ahead of Nasrallah funeral. newarab.com 
Lebanon is ramping up security and logistical preparations ahead of the funeral procession for former Hezbollah Secretary-Generals A high-level security meeting was held on Friday at the Baabda Presidential Palace, chaired by
(2025-02-21). MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title. newarab.com 
Meanwhile, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to seek protection during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a troubling encounter with a fan, raising fresh concerns about player safety. | Elsewhere, Leeds United is ramping up surveillance at Elland Road Stadium after growing controversy over an anti-Palestine chant linked to…
(2025-02-21). No EU aid for Lebanon without reform, IMF deal. newarab.com 
Last year, the EU agreed Half of the money was paid out last August but the remainder will be subject to "some…
(2025-02-21). Islamic Jihad chief: Victories in Palestine, Lebanon indebted to Iran. presstv.ir The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement describes the Islamic Republic as the house of the Axis of Resistance.
(2025-02-21). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-21). Trump's tariff tantrums. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). A great text by Nadia Valavani* on the first Tsipras government. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Trump the "peacemaker" like Hitler the "chancellor of peace"! cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Exclusive: IRGC chief says Iran ready to confront any attacks. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander say Iran's advanced weapons and high-skilled Armed Forces enable the country to confront any attacks by enemies.
(2025-02-21). China unveils rare disease diagnostic tool. tvbrics.com 
The tool powered by artificial intelligence may detect Rett and Angelman syndromes…
(2025-02-21). Egypt discovers pharaoh's tomb for the first time in 100 years. tvbrics.com 
It presumably belonged to Thutmose II…
(2025-02-21). Indian scientists identify common biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic and glioma cancers. tvbrics.com 
The findings contribute to advancements in personalised medicine…
(2025-02-21). Iran launches pilot project for helium extraction and purification. tvbrics.com 
Iran aims to enter the global helium market, leveraging its reserves for economic growth…
(2025-02-21). Kazakhstan considers possibility of introducing air taxis. tvbrics.com 
The country will also consider the possibility of implementing the internet on board…
(2025-02-21). More than 100 international tour operators gather in Iran to boost cultural tourism. tvbrics.com 
The meeting to foster deeper engagement between industry professionals…
(2025-02-21). Swiss police detained journalist Ali Abunimah despite no threat. newarab.com 
Swiss authorities detained and expelled Palestinian journalist The executive director of During his detention, Abunimah was reportedly locked in a cell 2…
(2025-02-21). Musk vows to 'fix' X after polls show high support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy. aljazeera.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.
(2025-02-21). Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say. aljazeera.com As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.
(2025-02-21). China says Philippines 'illegally' flew planes over South China Sea islands. aljazeera.com The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
(2025-02-21). Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres. aljazeera.com Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.
(2025-02-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,093. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay. aljazeera.com President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
(2025-02-21). What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names. aljazeera.com Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.
(2025-02-21). Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany's election. aljazeera.com This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.
(2025-02-21). Finland, Sweden probe suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable. aljazeera.com Finnish operator Cinia said it detected problems on C-Lion1 fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany.
(2025-02-21). US deports 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay. aljazeera.com President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
(2025-02-21). US President Trump's claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked. aljazeera.com Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.
(2025-02-21). African Union is in desperate need of a new beginning. aljazeera.com As the new AUC chair, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf will need to reform his organisation, before he attempts to reform Africa.
(2025-02-21). FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency…
(2025-02-21). Argentina's president gifts chainsaw to Trump adviser Elon Musk. aljazeera.com See the moment President Trump's billionaire adviser on government spending Elon Musk was given a chainsaw.
(2025-02-21). From Zh≈çngguó to Magyarország on Int'l Mother Language Day. aljazeera.com You've probably tasted food from Zh≈çngguó and seen photos of Magyarország and just never realised it.
(2025-02-21). Putin has "three wins without having to negotiate anything" aljazeera.com
(2025-02-21). Invisible Disabilities: Raising Awareness. aljazeera.com On The Stream: We explore the challenges faced by individuals living with invisible disabilities.
(2025-02-21). Nina Khrushcheva: 'It's Putin and Trump against the world'. aljazeera.com How is a Trump-Putin alliance affecting Europe and Ukraine? Marc Lamont Hill talks to historian Nina Khrushcheva.
(2025-02-21). Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.
(2025-02-21). Real draw Madrid derby in Champions League; Liverpool face PSG. aljazeera.com Defending champions Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico in the Champions League last 16, while Liverpool play PSG.
(2025-02-21). The US Government's Reportedly Shifting Rhetoric Towards Russia-Ukraine Is Significant. pressenza.com
(2025-02-21). Dr Besigye ends hunger strike after his case moves to civilian court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike after the transfer of his charges from the military court to a civilian court. He was this morning charged with treason and misprision of treason at Nakawa court. JUST IN: Opposition doyen @kizzabesigye1 has called off his hunger strike after …
(2025-02-21). China's independently-developed manned airship AS700D completes first test flight. ecns.cn China's self-developed AS700D civil manned airship completed its first scientific test flight in Hubei Province on Friday, marking a major breakthrough in the country's green aviation equipment in the low-altitude economy sector.
(2025-02-21). Culture Fact: Rare artifact sheds light on the legend of Nezha. ecns.cn As the movie "Ne Zha 2" continues to sweep across the globe breaking various box-office records, the reportedly earliest known visual depiction of the "Ne Zha Conquers the Sea" myth, a Liao Dynasty (907-1125) stone coffer, has gone on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang, attracting many visitors.
(2025-02-21). US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold first call with China counterpart on Friday. scmp.com Bessent said one message will be that 'we really want to put a stop' to the inflow of precursor ingredients for fentanyl from China.
(2025-02-21). US should consider barring Chinese citizens from its national labs, Senate hears. scmp.com Hearing showcases support for restricting access to American scientific research as Beijing's 'stealing' cited.
(2025-02-21). Why isn't Hong Kong a test bed for China's green energy innovations? scmp.com The city should take advantage of China's burgeoning edge in alternative solar cell technologies to become a hub for renewables.
(2025-02-21). US military commander meets Panama Canal administrator to discuss countering China. scmp.com Panama's president, who was warned about China's influence by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier this month, reacted with anger.
(2025-02-21). Why China should worry as Trump makes nice with Putin over Ukraine. scmp.com The US president seems intent on ending the Ukraine war to focus on issues like China. Washington might hope to turn Moscow against Beijing.
(2025-02-21). Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after his 150% tariff threat over dollar undermining. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the BRICS alliance collapsed after he imposed a 150% tariff threat on member nations for attempting to weaken the US dollar.BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, has been exploring alternatives to the dollar in global trade."BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when I came in, the first thing I said was any BRICS state that even mentions the destruction of the dollar will be charged a 150%…
(2025-02-21). EU trade chief hopeful about averting US tariffs after 'intense' talks with Trump's team. scmp.com Steel a focal point of meeting between bloc's point person on trade and new US commerce secretary plus other senior administration officials.
(2025-02-21). China's central bank vows to enhance yuan amid looming risks from strong US dollar. scmp.com Adjustment of daily fixing seen as one way to resist depreciation pressure.
(2025-02-21). The Trump-Navarro blueprint for global economic warfare. wsws.org The battle plan has largely been drawn up by Peter Navarro, who has been nominated as senior counsellor for trade and manufacturing policy and is known as a ferocious anti-China hawk.
(2025-02-21). Trump's Ukraine policy shift signals new phase of US global war. wsws.org No one should be under any illusion that in reopening diplomatic relations with Russia, the Trump administration is seeking peace in Europe, much less the world. Rather, he is seeking a redeployment of military resources from the European theater for use in the domination of the Americas and ultimately focusing on the central target of US military aggression: China.
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). Morocco overturns deportation Uyghur man wanted in China. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-21). Chinese, Japanese media, think tanks hold dialogue on boosting cultural exchanges. independent.co.ug 
Xinhua is willing to work with partners from Chinese and Japanese media outlets and think tanks to tell moving stories of enhancing mutual trust and cooperation between China and Japan, and continue to record the history of mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, said Xinhua's President Fu Hua. TOKYO | Xinhua | …
(2025-02-21). China's first heavy oil reservoirs begin extraction. ecns.cn China's first oilfield from with reserves of super-heavy oil begins extracting reservoirs through thermal recovery. Luda 5-2 North Oilfield Phase II Development Project commenced production extraction on Friday.
(2025-02-21). Deep structural adjustments foreseen in liquor industry. ecns.cn China's liquor industry is shifting from rapid growth to a more rational and balanced market, as brands adapt to changing consumer preferences and market saturation. Cost-efficiency and international expansion have emerged as key drivers of future growth, according to industry reports and experts.
(2025-02-21). China's thirst drives strong recovery in Australian wine exports. ecns.cn A rebound in demand from the Chinese mainland has driven a strong recovery in Australian wine exports, with total export value surging 34 percent year-on-year to 2.55 billion Australian dollars ($1.62 billion) in 2024″…
(2025-02-21). China open to green industry cooperation with Europe. ecns.cn China hopes to expand green industry cooperation with Europe, including the cooperation on electric vehicles, and hopes for an early signing and taking effect of the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment…
(2025-02-21). DeepSeek helps Yiwu merchants master cross-border e-commerce trade. ecns.cn Yiwu, known as "the world's capital for small commodities" and home to China's largest wholesale market, has recently started using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for their merchants.
(2025-02-21). Morgan Stanley upgrades stance on China stocks in significant shift. ecns.cn Morgan Stanley has upgraded its outlook on offshore Chinese equities, shifting from a bearish to a more optimistic stance, wallstreetcn.com reported on Thursday.
(2025-02-21). China, U.S. officials to discuss economic issues via video call. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold a video call with the United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday night to discuss important economic issues between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed.
(2025-02-21). China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea. ecns.cn China's military announced on Friday that it had issued warnings and expelled two Philippine C-208 aircraft and an N-22 aircraft that had entered the airspace over a South China Sea island on Thursday.
(2025-02-21). Registration mandatory for social organizations. ecns.cn China will continue efforts to clamp down on illegal social organizations that harm individuals and the public interest, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said in a recently released guideline.
(2025-02-21). Feedback sought on drafts of ecology code. ecns.cn This has led to the drafting of several sections of the code, said Huang Haihua, an official with the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission.The first law with this designation since the founding of New China in 1949 was the Civil Code, which regulates civil activities and took effect in January 2021.
(2025-02-21). Xizang opens first flight to Hong Kong. ecns.cn The first commercial flight linking southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started operation Wednesday.
(2025-02-21). 200 telecom fraud suspects repatriated from Myanmar. ecns.cn The first batch of200 Chinese suspected of committing the crimes in scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy were repatriated to China on Tuesday.
(2025-02-21). South China's Guangzhou launches self-driving services linking downtown with train station, airport. ecns.cn Guangzhou on Friday launched its first autonomous driving operation line, making it the first among the country's first-tier cities that operate such lines linking downtown with train station and airport.
(2025-02-21). In Numbers: How China's private sector is leading tech innovation. ecns.cn The year-on-year growth rate of R&D expenditures for these top 1,000 private enterprises in 2023 was 12.78%, surpassing the growth of 6.54 percent for the global top 1,000 and 7.68 percent for the European Union.
(2025-02-21). China and US to hold economic talks amid trade tensions. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed that Deputy Primer Minister He Lifeng will is holding a video call tonight with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss economic issues.
(2025-02-21). China: Joint statement on the fifth anniversary of the "Xiamen gathering" crackdown. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). No Nazis: Be Like Chris Kluwe, And All Who Came Before. commondreams.org 
(2025-02-21). Guantánamo Needs to be Shutdown Not Expanded. counterpunch.org Shrouded in secrecy, the U.S. continues to capture and detain asylum seekers fleeing Haiti, Cuba, and other Caribbean countries at Guantánamo. Last fall, the International Refugee Assistance Project reported that refugee families are kept in a dilapidated building with mold and sewage problems, suffer from a lack of medical care, and are "detained indefinitely in prison-like conditions without access to the outside world."
(2025-02-21). The Counterculture That Sprang From San Francisco. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-21). The Many Hands that Hold Up Billionaires. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-21). Texas Banned Abortion, Then Sepsis Rates Soared. counterpunch.org 
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021, ProPublica found in a first-of-its-kind data analysis. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester, ProPublica found. The surge in this life-threatening condition, caused by infection, was most
(2025-02-21). Gabriele Màºnter: The Yellow House of the Blue Amazon. counterpunch.org 
I enter the Thyssen Museum in Madrid to see the exhibition about Gabriele Màºnter. She is one of the great painters of German Expressionism, who has finally been placed on an equal level with her male colleagues. Lately, several museums have organized major exhibitions of her work. Last year it was the Leopold Museum in
(2025-02-21). Joe Sacco and Art Spiegelman Answer the Question in "Never Again and Again" counterpunch.org 
Comics do not often make news. A little over a hundred years ago, in 1924, the now-forgotten "Andy Gump" comic strip character—chinless but full of life and hugely popular—ran for president from artist Sidney Smith's palatial home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. "Andy" promised to crack down on the railroad monopolies and the Wall Street swindlers.
(2025-02-21). Peter Schumann at 90: "I'm a Papier-Mâché Revolutionary!" counterpunch.org 
The legendary founder of Bread and Puppet Theater is 90 years old and rising. In December I went to interview Peter Schumann in his home in Glover Vermont, together with his carpenter and comrade Henry Harris. We asked him about the wars of our times, about education, about ideology, and about the past and future
(2025-02-21). Capitalism's Frankenstein Climate. counterpunch.org 
"Climate change is the monster we made. We are Victor Frankenstein." (Climate Change: The Monster of our own Making, WashU, October 16, 2017, Michael Wysession, Professor Earth & Planetary Sciences, Washington University) Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was inspired by the extreme weather of 1816, also known as the "Year Without a Summer." Today's climate change is
(2025-02-21). Supporting Empathy, Rejecting Apathy. counterpunch.org 
My parents, Alex and Sylvia, grew up as Jewish Americans in NYC during the Great Depression. The Bolshevik Revolution had in part shaped the tenor of that era, but socialism had been popular in the USA before this revolutionary change. In the depression era, FDR, responding to the working-class ferment that swept up folks like my mother
(2025-02-21). Is a Black Physician Shortage Killing African-Americans? counterpunch.org 
A Review of Legacy: a Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine by Dr. Uché Blackstock Ethnic and racial disparities in public health is an acknowledged part of the policy and social landscape of our times. It is well known that minority groups, especially African-Americans, tend to be screened, diagnosed and treated for major illnesses like
(2025-02-21). Laughter and Fears in Germany. counterpunch.org 
For good people these are times to weep, rage and, above all, to fight back! But sometimes we may allow ourselves a laugh. Such a time arrived this past weekend in Brussels and at the Security Conference in Munich. Though the big shots present were in no laughing mood — but in shock! The reason
(2025-02-21). Roaming Charges: America on Droogs. counterpunch.org 
While contemplating the incipient collapse of our Republic from an inside job, I dipped back into the six-volume edition of Edward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire that Alexander Cockburn gave me as a Christmas present years ago. Gibbon's prose style is ornate, featuring wide-ranging and winding sentences that often end abruptly, like a dagger plunging. It takes some pages—and there are entire mountain ranges of them—to get used to his baroque rhetorical rhythm. Still, once you do, the book really picks up steam and roars along through decade after decade of unrivaled i…
(2025-02-21). Musk's Buddy Javier Milei Tangos With Crypto Scam. counterpunch.org Argentina's President Javier Milei, who has won high praise from Elon Musk, was caught in the middle of crypto scam in the country, that may have cost investors close to $5 million. The story is that Milei used his huge following on social media to promote a new crypto coin called the $LIBRA. Milei told
(2025-02-21). Big Brown and the Brownshirts: UPS Scrubs January 6th From Its Website. counterpunch.org A friend alerted me that United Parcel Service (UPS), the global, package delivery behemoth, had removed its condemnations of the January 6th insurrection from its website. The big story of the 2024 election was the movement of the heart of Big Capital, most prominently Big Tech, into Trump's camp. UPS's scrubbing of January 6 is
(2025-02-21). American Revolutions: 9 Parts Locke, 1 Part Hobbes. counterpunch.org 
The unceremonious end of the "end of history" – which has unfolded steadily since 9-11 — and the fading of the Obama era's alluring but naàØve dream of "post-partisanship" — gives robust new leases on life to the study of history and political theory. The human condition is neither post-historical nor post-political. | Contrary to progressives' hope for the withering away of political and even geopolitical conflict, the nagging old problems of humanity – how best to govern complex societies and how growing societies can live together peacefully on a shared planet – have been resurfacing with a…
(2025-02-21). Action on Climate Change May Look Different Than You Expect. counterpunch.org 
Talk a walk through the Los Angeles' Arts District, and you'll learn that there's nothing contradictory about trying to save the world and living a luxury lifestyle. Start your tour with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), which proudly displays a banner stating: "the future begins here." LACI is "a non- profit organization creating an
(2025-02-21). The War on Science is a War on the Public. counterpunch.org 
Among the flurry of actions by the Trump administration, it could be easy to miss one that poses a grave danger to public health and our planet: a no-holds-barred attack on science. In a series of disturbing moves, the administration has censored scientific research, slashed resources for public health and the environment, and advanced fossil
(2025-02-21). The Deep State Wins Again. counterpunch.org 
"We're gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning. And you'll say, 'Please, please. It's too much winning. We can't take it anymore. Mr. President, it's too much.'" —Donald Trump Almost one month into the Trump presidency, and the Constitution and the entire section on the various branches of government and how they
(2025-02-21). Incarnation In the Time of the Spectacle. counterpunch.org 
at the beginning, the theory of the society of the spectacle was an effort to understand the disembodiment of human sociality…. Bodies spoke a different language from that of their leaders. They were a reservoir of insubordination. — T. J. Clark, A Brief Guide to Trump and the Spectacle, London Review of Books 1/23/25 Little by little Tolstoy
(2025-02-21). Empowering Bias: Trump Truth vs. Science. counterpunch.org 
It is true that science is embedded within human culture and therefore will carry some expression of human bias. However, this bias has always been considered a kind of contamination—something that drags us away from, rather than nearer, to scientific truth. Biases have come in innumerable forms, most claiming themselves to be representative of "real"
(2025-02-21). The Great Trump Media Robbery. counterpunch.org 
After a month in which President Donald J. Trump allowed Elon Musk to launch a hostile takeover of the U.S. government, dispatched his talking dummy J.D. Vance to implore Europeans to embrace neo-Nazi political parties, cut off U.S. AID to those suffering from Alzheimer's and HIV, and sent his diplomatic eunuchs to Riyadh to pay
(2025-02-21). Democracy Now! 2025-02-21 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, February 21, 2025 | Democracy Now! Friday, February 21, 2025…
(2025-02-21). Over 400 cholera cases reported in southern Sudan city. newarab.com 
Sudanese health officials said on Thursday that over 400 The surge in cases was attributed to a "shortage of water due to power outages," the health ministry in White Nile state said in a statement. | On Sunday, eyewitnesses told AFP drones had struck the Um Dabakar power station which supplies the city, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. | "The station has stopped working," an engineer told AFP, w…
(2025-02-21). All-solid-state battery tech charges ahead. ecns.cn Chinese battery players are joining forces, including leveraging artificial intelligence technologies, to accelerate the development of all-solid-state batteries.
(2025-02-21). Alibaba sees record revenue of $38.4 bln. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported on Thursday night that its revenue stood at 280.15 billion yuan ($38.4 billion) during the October-December period, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year.
(2025-02-21). (W.E. Talk) What will Trump 2.0 mean for the U.S. and the globe? ecns.cn Within a month of taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders initiating layoffs, shutting down agencies, and reviewing government spending. These moves have drawn worldwide attention.
(2025-02-21). Reciprocal tariffs will undermine trade. ecns.cn Once the United States imposes its proposed "reciprocal tariffs", it will inevitably seriously undermine the multilateral trading system and affect the global supply chain, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2025-02-21). Int'l Atomic Energy Agency visits Japan for sample collecting. ecns.cn As part of additional measures under the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency, officials from the agency and experts from third-party laboratories visited Japan from Wednesday to Friday to collect samples.
(2025-02-21). Deepseek sparks global AI collaboration. ecns.cn DeepSeek was a name that, until recently, was unknown even to the most avid followers of AI technology. It has rapidly become a household name, shocking the world with its powerful AI chatbot.
(2025-02-21). U.S. scientists protest against funding cuts. ecns.cn Academic groups from U.S. higher education institutions are staging protests against research funding cuts at numerous federal agencies, ordered by the Trump administration.
(2025-02-21). Insomnia, depression treatment a click away. ecns.cn A digital-based therapy using a mobile application with recording and analytic functions can relieve symptoms of insomnia and depression among people age 15 to 25.
(2025-02-21). AI pediatrician diagnoses at Beijing Children's Hospital. ecns.cn The AI system integrates the clinical expertise of over 300 renowned pediatric specialists in the hospital, along with decades of high-quality medical record data from these experts.
(2025-02-21). New terminal housing world's first on-site museum opens in Xi'an. ecns.cn The Terminal 5 of the Xianyang International Airport was officially put into operation on Thursday. Covering 705,500 square meters, which is bigger than the total areas of the T1, T2 and T3 terminals, Terminal 5 allows the same floor departure of domestic and international passengers.
(2025-02-21). (W.E. Talk) Expert: Four key priorities for Trump 2.0 administration ⚪ a new wave of global shocks. ecns.cn "The new Trump administration's four major priorities include large-scale deportation of illegal immigrants, imposing tariffs, reshaping the federal government, and pursuing regional expansionism in diplomacy," said Zhu Feng, dean of the School of International Studies of Nanjing University at the latest W.E. Talk.
(2025-02-21). Kyrgyzstan girl starts her global business from Yiwu. ecns.cn "I am Mika, from Kyrgyzstan." In front of the camera, Mika introduces herself in fluent Chinese. In 2016, she arrived in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province and enrolled in Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College to study Chinese. Nine years later, Mika has grown into a successful foreign trade entrepreneur. Her business has expanded globally, thanks to the Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains. Over the past nine years in Yiwu, this young woman has fallen deeply in love with life here.
(2025-02-21). Hunan couple walks 3,000 km to Xizang, discovers 'secret to happiness'. ecns.cn In an effort to help his wife overcome depression, a Hunan couple embarked on an extraordinary journey — walking nearly 5,000 kilometers from Hunan to Xizang and back.
(2025-02-21). 'Ne Zha 2' overseas box office exceeds 100 million yuan, sets new record. ecns.cn CMC Pictures announced Friday that the Chinese animation Ne Zha 2 has surpassed 100 million yuan (about $13.8 million) in overseas box office revenue.
(2025-02-21). Shanghai Pudong tests low-altitude passenger routes with Jiangsu. ecns.cn The whole trip took only 20 minutes, significantly cutting down the previous 1.5-hour road travel time of 1.5 hours by road, according to the "Pudong Fabu" WeChat account under the publicity department of Pudong New Area, Shanghai.
(2025-02-21). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Honghu lotus roots: 600 million 'Nezha' produced annually. ecns.cn Nezha, with spunky double buns and wind-fire wheels, has attracted over 200 million moviegoers. Just as Nezha's mentor Taiyi Zhenren sought premium materials to craft Nezha's body, audiences yearning for the true "Nezha-flavor" should head to Honghu in Hubei Province for its legendary lotus root!
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders meet to counter Trump's Gaza depopulation plan. presstv.ir Arab leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a reconstruction plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's scheme for US takeover of the strip and the forced displacement of its people.
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia to host key regional leaders for high-stakes talks on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia will host an informal summit on Friday, bringing together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan, and Egypt for high-level discussions in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Press Agency (
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and "We're at a very i…
(2025-02-21). N. Ireland first minister to boycott White House over Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle Political leaders from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
(2025-02-21). Trump's Gaza plan may lead to uprisings across the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Los aliados se rebelan. radiohc.cu El plan "inmobiliario" del presidente, Donald Trump, para tomar el control de Gaza y desplazar a su población a Egipto y Jordania, ha empujado a El Cairo a buscar alternativas para el futuro del enclave palestino, que eviten el reasentamiento por la fuerza de más de dos millones de personas en sus territorios.
(2025-02-21). Strike shuts Tunisia mining town over infrastructure woes. newarab.com 
Schools and businesses in Om Laarayes, a major Tunisian mining town, shut down Thursday as a The regional URT labour union, part of the powerful UGTT trade federation, called for the strike to demand improvements to the southwestern town's infrastructure and healthcare. | "All schools, shops and local institutions hav…
(2025-02-21). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). ICRC Supports the Ministry of Defence of The Kyrgyz Republic to Establish a Classroom for International Humanitarian Law Trainings. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). IHL and humanitarian principles. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-21). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-21). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Advanced IHL Learning Series. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). "People have the power to change the course of history": ICRC President at the European Conference, Harvard University. icrc.org 31 January 2025…
(2025-02-21). OEWG: Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025…
(2025-02-21). "We need to get the masses to realize what's happening": Federal workers protest jobs massacre by Trump and Elon Musk. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to federal workers and supporters about the impact of mass layoffs and the struggle against dictatorship.
(2025-02-21). Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for deportees from US. scmp.com Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from the US arrive in Costa Rica as part of a deal with Washington.
(2025-02-21). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-21). Sick migrant workers, maids face mounting hospital bills, risk being sent home due to inadequate insurance. channelnewsasia.com The recent death of Bangladeshi worker Fazley Elahi who had colon cancer has raised questions on whether better insurance coverage is needed to support migrant workers in their darkest hour.
(2025-02-21). France moves to ban undocumented migrants from marrying. geo.tv 
(2025-02-21). Full Speech: JD Vance Launches 2nd Attack On Europe In 1 Week | Trump | USA | NATO | Ukraine | Russia. hindustantimes.com US President JD Vance spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbour, Maryland. He launched second attack at the European Union, critcising them for allowing millions of unvetted migrants into their countries. He also claimed that uncontrolled immigration is "the greatest threat" to both the US and Europe. Watch…
(2025-02-21). Migrants from Guantanamo returned to Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) A new group of 177 migrants returned to Venezuela as part of the government program Plan Vuelta a la Patria (Return to the Homeland Plan), through which about 918,000 people have already returned since 2018, it transcended here today.
(2025-02-21). Trump deportation policy. presstv.ir Within a month of Trump's presidency, over 8,700 undocumented immigrants were deported as part of his border security measures.
(2025-02-21). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com 
Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-21). Russia warns of increased NATO threat to its ports. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Grigori Molchanov, warned that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has increased the threat to his country's ports.
(2025-02-21). Friday 2/21: California 175 – Black History Month – 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma St. | Folsom, CA…
(2025-02-21). Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Qld Socialist Alliance launches federal campaign focused on justice for Palestine, housing, climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Palestine House hosts Existence as Resistance film night. newarab.com 
Formed in 2023, after the
(2025-02-21). Lausanne ends Joseph Daher contract 'over pro-Palestine stance'. newarab.com 
'History of International Relations post-1945', with a special focus on the Middle East, was to be a hugely important module for the next cohort of politics students at the renowned Swiss unive…
(2025-02-21). Occupied al-Qud archbishop: Palestine will never forget Nasrallah. presstv.ir Greek Orthodox Archbishop of occupied al-Quds, Atallah Hanna, has paid a glowing tribute to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying the Palestinian people will always remain faithful to his sacrifices.
(2025-02-21). Students protest at UCLA against the suspension of two pro-Palestinian clubs. indybay.org On February 18, over 100 students protested the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) administration's February 12 decision to suspend two pro-Palestinian clubs from campus, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine (GSJP).
(2025-02-21). Accident between truck and bus leaves 12 dead in Brazil. plenglish.com Brazil, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) At least 12 people were killed and 18 injured, in an accident that occurred last night between a truck and a bus carrying university students in the interior of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
(2025-02-21). Cuba celebrates Latin Music Institute's 104th anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Latin Music Institute (ILM) on Friday. From its headquarters in Mexico, the ILM honors regional culture and its greatest exponents both in and outside Latin America..
(2025-02-21). Cuban FM says his nation is willing to boost cooperation with Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in this capital on Friday his country's willingness to move forward in several areas of bilateral collaboration.
(2025-02-21). Brazilian President in Excellent Health, Medical Team Says. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has fully recovered from the head injury he suffered on December 9, Dr. Roberto Kalil, who is in charge of his care, told CNN Brasil.
(2025-02-21). Russia says Lowering Ukraine's age for conscription will prolong war. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Lowering the age for conscription in Ukraine to 18 will only prolong the conflict and cause more casualties, said the first deputy chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Sergei Rudskoi.
(2025-02-21). Uruguay develops a project for a photovoltaic power station. plenglish.com This program corresponds to the request for project classification and environmental feasibility of location, and was presented to the National Directorate of Quality and Environmental Assessment as part of the procedures to obtain the Prior Environmental Authorization (AAP) for the construction of the plant, which will have inverters, transformation centers and three substations. | The initiative was created at the proposal of HIF Global, the company that plans to install a green hydrogen and synthetic fuel plant in Paysandú (in the west of the country). The objective of the power station is to generate electri…
(2025-02-21). UJC de Cuba felicita a juventud de Zimbabwe por Día Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba (UJC) envió hoy un saludo a la organización juvenil de la Unión Nacional Africana de Zimbabwe-Frente Patriótico (ZANU-PF) por el Día Nacional de la Juventud.
(2025-02-21). Celebran en Panamá XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La capital de la provincia de Herrera acoge hoy el XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba en Panamá con ejes centrales como la condena al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2025-02-21). Danza Contemporánea de Cuba estrena obra de coreógrafo italiano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La compañía cubana Danza Contemporánea estrena hoy, a las 19: 00, hora local, la obra Purple Fools (Los tontos morados), del coreógrafo italiano Mauro de Candia, en la sala Avellaneda del capitalino Teatro Nacional.
(2025-02-21). Ministro de las FAR de Cuba asistirá a ceremonia militar en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Cuba, general de cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, participará en la juramentación del general Julio César Avilés, como comandante en jefe del Ejército de Nicaragua, trascendió hoy.
(2025-02-21). Acciones de Trump contra Cuba generan condena de la comunidad internacional. radiohc.cu Las acciones de Donald Trump, desde que asumió la presidencia de Estados Unidos por segunda ocasión el pasado 20 de enero, han evidenciado su total desprecio por el resto del mundo y, en especial, por los pueblos latinoamericanos y palestino, los derechos humanos y la cooperación internacional.
(2025-02-21). Cuba celebra aniversario 104 del Instituto Latino de la Música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) Cuba se une a las celebraciones hoy por el aniversario 104 del Instituto Latino de la Música (ILM), entidad que desde su sede en México distingue la cultura regional y sus mayores exponentes dentro y fuera de Latinoamérica.
(2025-02-21). Judocas cubanos hoy en Torneo de Retadores para Asunción 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (ACN).- Andrés Taño González, comisionado nacional de judo, informó que las 28 principales figuras de la preselección juvenil de Cuba participarán hoy en el Torneo de Retadores, con la vista puesta en los Juegos Panamericanos Junior de Asunción 2025.
(2025-02-21). Alemania a las urnas. radiohc.cu Mientras la Unión Europea se debate en busca de una identidad tras los brutales ataques del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que le negó cualquier reconocimiento al bloque continental, Alemania se apresta a realizar cruciales elecciones legislativas.
(2025-02-21). Exigen cese de ocupación ilegal Base Naval de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La Coordinadora Catalana de Solidaridad Defensem Cuba, reiteró su exigencia del cese inmediato de la ocupación ilegal de la Base Naval de Guantánamo por parte de Estados Unidos.
(2025-02-21). Fructíferas conversaciones entre cancilleres de Cuba y Laos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, calificó de fructíferas las conversaciones sostenidas hoy con su homólogo Thongsavanah Phomvihane en el segundo y último día de su visita oficial a Laos.
(2025-02-21). Cuba dispuesta a avanzar en colaboración con Laos, sostiene Canciller. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, manifestó hoy al primer ministro de Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, la disposición de su país en avanzar en distintas áreas en la colaboración bilateral.
(2025-02-21). Cuba cae por amplio margen ante Bahamas en clasificatorio a FIBA AmeriCup. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC).- La selección masculina cubana de baloncesto no pudo imponerse a la de Bahamas y tiene muy comprometida su clasificación al torneo continental de FIBA AmeriCup de agosto en Nicaragua.
(2025-02-21). "La cooperación entre Cuba y los Estados Unidos en materia de Aplicación y Cumplimiento de la Ley: evolución, resultados y limitaciones." radiohc.cu
(2025-02-21). Lula participa en celebraciones por 45 años del PT-Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva participará hoy y mañana en actos políticos y festejos por el aniversario 45 del Partido de los Trabajadores (PT) de Brasil, en el estado de Río de Janeiro.
(2025-02-21). Is Bretton Woods over? Are Russia and the US ushering in a Golden Age? thesiriusrepo 
Ken and Paul assess recent developments between the US and Russia and whether this can realistically be seen as a watershed moment in 21st century history.
(2025-02-21). Ukraine's Zelensky calls for strong US ties after Trump brands him a dictator. scmp.com Ukrainian president had a 'productive meeting' with US envoy after exchanging barbs with Donald Trump.
(2025-02-21). UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace at South Africa G20 meeting. scmp.com 'We've not got anywhere near a negotiated settlement,' said David Lammy on Thursday. The Ukraine war's third anniversary is next week.
(2025-02-21). US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say. scmp.com Draft resolution, which a source said is being sponsored by more than 50 countries, demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). Estonia's tech investors take defence into their own hands as Russian threat looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Trump tells Zelensky to secure peace with Russia or risk losing Ukraine. presstv.ir Trump has warned Zelensky to quickly secure a peace deal with Russia or risk losing his country Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Full Event: Trump Admin's Final Warning To Europe, Zelensky Amid Putin Meet Plans | Ukraine,Russia,US. hindustantimes.com The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, held a special briefing on February 20 on marking one month of President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office. Leavitt said the president has already signed 73 executive orders, more than double the number signed by Joe Biden and more than quadruple the number signed by Barack Obama over the same period. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz also joined the special press briefing.
(2025-02-21). Trump's NSA Reveals More Putin Phone Details Amid US Insults To Zelensky | Mike Waltz | Ukraine,Russia. hindustantimes.com United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz addressed the media as President Donald Trump completes one month at the Oval Office on February 20. Waltz shed light on US polices on various issues including Russia-Ukraine war, tussle with the European Union and the situation in the Middle East. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). Sarah Hathway to run for Socialist Alliance in Corio. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Socialist Alliance announces candidates for Sydney, NSW Senate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Socialist Alliance to contest Fremantle, WA Senate on 'People before Profit' platform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Volvo announces layoffs at New River Valley, Virginia truck plant, site of major 2021 strike. wsws.org The plant was the site of a workers' rebellion in 2021 against repeated attempts by the United Auto Workers to force through a sellout contract, in which the Volvo Workers Rank-and-File Committee played a critical role.
(2025-02-21). On Cam: Trump's Anger With Zelensky Exploding – Revelation By NSA | Ukraine Has Only 1 Option Now. hindustantimes.com US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz dodged questions when asked if Putin is responsible for the Ukraine war. Waltz instead said that Donald Trump was "very, very frustrated" with Zelensky. He also told the reporters at the White House that Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). "Why doesn't Kizza Besigye just EAT?" independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | You cannot miss it. The hauntingly sunken face of Kizza Besigye. Winnie Byanyima, Besigye's wife, told AFP that Besigye went on a hunger strike on February 10 protesting his continued illegal detention. His detractors, still harping on about the performative antics of activism, claim that Besigye's frail state is self-inflicted. Mockingly, …
(2025-02-21). Time for a General Strike to Stop Firings & Privatization of Public Jobs by Musk & Trump. indybay.org The Trump Musk massive illegal layoffs are part of a fascist plant to privatize all public jobs and destroy the unions in the US. He layoff of 200,000 Federal workers and the implementation of Project 2025 must be stopped by a general strike and the formation of a mass democratic labor party.
(2025-02-21). Australia: Oppose the attack on students' right to political freedom of expression at Victoria University! wsws.org Under the guise of a new privacy policy, the administration of the university in Melbourne is seeking to control all political interactions among students.
(2025-02-21). Worsening unemployment, hunger and homelessness in New Zealand. wsws.org The Salvation Army's "State of the Nation" report points to historic attacks on workers' living standards as New Zealand's recession deepens.
(2025-02-21). Bipartisan electoral laws rammed through to prop up Australian political establishment. wsws.org Making a mockery of parliamentary democracy, the "Electoral Reform" bill was rammed through without even giving MPs a chance to read its final details, let alone members of the public, after a backroom deal between Labor and the Coalition.
(2025-02-21). Fascist Kash Patel confirmed by US Senate to lead FBI. wsws.org Patel's chief qualification in leading the largest federal domestic police/intelligence agency is his unswerving loyalty to Trump and his program of fascist retribution.
(2025-02-21). German foreign policy circles and media react to Trump with increased warmongering. wsws.org The transition to a ruthless imperialist foreign policy and authoritarian methods of rule that characterise Trump's first month in office is not limited to the US. The ruling class in Germany is also returning to its criminal traditions.
(2025-02-21). Australia: Fair Work Commission shuts down industrial action by rail workers. wsws.org The more-than-four-month suspension clears the way for a sell-out deal to be cooked up by the Labor government and the union bureaucracy, which has already been boasting for weeks of being "excruciatingly close" to agreement.
(2025-02-21). Outpouring of public sympathy at Detroit funeral for homeless children who froze to death. wsws.org Hundreds of workers and young people turned out for the funeral of nine-year-old Darnell Currie and two-year-old Amillah Currie in Detroit on Thursday, in an outpouring of public sympathy for the two homeless children who froze to death sheltering in a van parked in a casino garage.
(2025-02-21). City carriers' contract heads to binding arbitration, as Trump and Musk take aim at the US Postal Service. wsws.org Taking control of USPS would be the first step in Trump's plan to dismantle USPS entirely and privatize it, while also giving him direct access to the sensitive personal communications such as tax returns and mail-in ballots.
(2025-02-21). European "leaders" want to save the multi-million dollar military jackpot. strategic-culture.su The children went to Eurodisney in Paris, and the adults went to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's r…
(2025-02-21). Why European leaders are experiencing the final stages of grief as their Ukraine policy is confirmed dead. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-21). Curfew imposed after bomb attacks in Colombia injure 6. scmp.com Police and military have blamed the ELN group for attacks near Colombia's border with Venezuela.
(2025-02-21). French PM under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse claims. scmp.com Bayrou faced accusations that he knew of widespread physical and sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school that his children attended.
(2025-02-21). People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests. scmp.com Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, suggesting a viral change.
(2025-02-21). Trial set for suspect in killings of 4 Idaho college students. Here's what you need to know. whyy.org A judge this week Here's w…
(2025-02-21). Argentina court drops charges against 3 accused in death of singer Liam Payne. scmp.com Charges were dropped against singer's representative in Argentina, the manager of the hotel and the head of the hotel's reception.
(2025-02-21). Pope Francis still fighting pneumonia after a week in hospital. scmp.com The 88-year-old pontiff was being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14.
(2025-02-21). Like the US, Hong Kong's challenge is to balance progressive ideals. scmp.com As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
(2025-02-21). EU leaders to head to Kyiv, Macron to visit Trump in bid to shore up support for Ukraine. scmp.com UK media reported that Britain and France were pushing ahead with discussions about a European force to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Amazon gains creative control of James Bond film franchise in deal with Broccoli family. scmp.com The James Bond franchise has been controlled by members of the Broccoli family since the first 007 film 'Dr. No' in 1962.
(2025-02-21). Opinion: Negotiating With the Devil. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-21). £62 Million From Taxpayers For Wooden Bottles. wattsupwiththat.com For some reason the Telegraph treats this as a serious idea, and not the scandalous waste of taxpayer money. | £62 million for 35 jobs? That's nearly £2 million a job. It's utterly crazy.
(2025-02-21). Elon Musk and J.D. Vance ramp up Romanian election dispute. scmp.com Vance criticises cancellation of Romania election as Musk labels chief judge of top court a 'tyrant'.
(2025-02-21). Europe can afford to defend itself without US but needs more coordination: study. scmp.com Europe needs to spend around €250 billion (US$261.6 billion) annually in defence investments to secure itself without US support.
(2025-02-21). Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid Justice Department tumult. scmp.com Patel takes charge as Trump -backed officials seek to put their stamp on the FBI and its parent agency, the Justice Department.
(2025-02-21). Aukus, Quad will have to step up under Trump's Indo-Pacific stance. scmp.com Unlike Biden's balanced and careful strategy, Trump will demand results and expect his allies to deliver.
(2025-02-21). IDF Identifies 3 Slain Hostages; Fourth Body Fails To Match Shiri Bibas. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-21). President Trump and the Gulf. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-21). SATIRE: Exhausted Friends Slowly Realize They Were Playing Board Game Wrong Entire 6 Hours. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Growing more despondent as each turn brought them no closer to a conclusion, an exhausted group of friends was reportedly coming to the realization Friday that they had been playing the board game Wingspan incorrectly for the past six hours. "Wait, were we supposed to have set up these goal tiles earlier?" said Elliott Barnes, 31, grabbing …
(2025-02-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-02-21). Review: The Turbulent Homescapes of Leo Frontini's "On the Corner Of" fairobserver.com 
When I entered Leo Frontini's figure show On the Corner Of, on view in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan until March 22nd at Albertz Benda, I knew in about 15 seconds that I would write a review. I have been awestruck by the phenomenal reemergence of figurative art in New York's hot gallery scene. America's…
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-21). 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.
(2025-02-21). '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.
(2025-02-21). President Pezeshkian: Iran will negotiate but not at any cost. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran will never succumb to force and pressure and hold negotiations at any price.
(2025-02-21). Trump contributes $613B to Musk's companies. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The US President Donald Trump contributed with approximately $613 billion to Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X.Trump supports Musk's companies: Since US President Donald Trump began his presidency, Musk's companies have seen significant growth. Trump has contributed approximately $613 billion to Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X. | Notably, Tesla's shares experienced a significant increase following Trump's inauguration, and then SpaceX was named the world's most valuable tech startup. Additionally, xAI doubled in value. | Currently, the X socia…
(2025-02-21). Cemre Baysel faces harassment on 'Leyla' set; one suspect caught. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Cemre Baysel faced a frightening harassment incident while filming "Leyla."There is shocking information from behind the scenes of the series "Leyla: Life… Love… Justice," in which Cemre Baysel was exposed to a terrible circumstance during production. This occurred when she observed two people watching her from the window when she was resting in her trailer.As soon as she became aware of the scenario, she promptly contacted the security personnel on the set, expressing her displeasure with the circumstance in which she felt insecure.Cemre Baysel, dizi àßekimleri sƒ±rasƒ&plusm…
(2025-02-21). Canada will soon become the 51st U.S. State: Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Canada could become the 51st state, stating it could happen "perhaps soon." His remarks, which he has reiterated multiple times, reflect his apparent interest in annexing America's northern neighbor, which is larger than the U.S. in land area.Trump has previously proposed erasing the 5,525-mile-long border between the two countries, arguing it would eliminate the need for tariffs on one of America's top trading partners."If people wanted to play the game right, it would be 100% certain that they'd become a state," he said recently.Initiall…
(2025-02-21). Teenage boy stabs two women to death in Czech Republic. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Police in the Czech Republic confirmed that a stabbing attack took place inside a shop when a 16-year-old boy killed two women on Thursday morning.According to the police in the country, the motive behind the knife attack is unknown till this moment and an investigation is still underway.Local media reported that the teenager, who is a Czech national, was arrested by the police, minutes after committing his crime in a shopping area on the outskirts of Hradec Kralove, around 100 kilometres from the capital, Prague.In detail, authorities revealed that the women killed in the knife attack were a shop assi…
(2025-02-21). Is the Vatican preparing for Pope Francis' funeral? Concerns rise amid pneumonia diagnosis. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Vatican is allegedly preparing Pope Francis' funeral after the 88-year-old prominent figure was hospitalized on Friday due to suffering from severe pneumonia in both lungs, according to The Daily Mail. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church was rushed to Rome's Gemelli Hospital after enduring recommendations to leave the Vatican. Doctors diagnosed the Pope with a "complex" respiratory infection and halted several of his upcoming engagements. 88-year-old Pope Francis who still remains hospitalized, recently revealed that he has already "prepared his tomb" but didn't disclose its exact location beca…
(2025-02-21). Grimes publicly calls on Elon Musk over child's medical emergency. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Musician Claire Boucher, known as Grimes, took to social media to demand a response from her ex-partner, Elon Musk, regarding their child's urgent medical condition.
(2025-02-21). OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue claims she faked pregnancy for IVF fundraiser. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – According to British star Bonnie Blue, she pretended to be "pregnant" in order to repay her fans and gather money for an IVF treatment.After being expelled from Australia in November for her Schoolies stunt involving "barely legal" young guys, the controversial sex worker lately posted a string of acerbic videos that implied she was pregnant.The 25-year-old disputes claims that she was "pregnant," but the videos, which are still shared on social media, give the impression that she was.Blue disclosed in one video that she intended to "take another pregnancy test" in order to ascertain "how far along" sh…
(2025-02-21). Kim Kardashian acknowledges Kanye West's role in co-parenting amid his return to The Kardashians. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Kim Kardashian's stance on Kanye West is changing. Despite her previous denials, she admitted that he has "been involved" in co-parenting their four children.On Feb. 20, Kardashian and the "Famous" rapper saw their 11-year-old daughter North's Lion King performance at the Hollywood Bowl. In the show, the SKIMS founder strangely solely praised her problematic ex.Kardashian, who has Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5, with Ye, confessed to E! News, "Her dad has been involved." We always have nice vibes when we support our child because Kanye and I want the best for the kids.Always wonderful vibes?! Is th…
(2025-02-21). Demet àñzdemir shines in E≈üref Ràºya; fans praise her performance. albawaba.com 
(2025-02-21). PDI-P's Megawati orders party leaders to withdraw from Prabowo's retreat after her close aide's corruption arrest. channelnewsasia.com On Thursday (Feb 20), Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) formally arrested PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto – who is also Megawati's close aide – charging him with bribing an election official and obstructing justice.
(2025-02-21). Upcoming leadership changes in Malaysia's judiciary stir concerns of political intervention. channelnewsasia.com Several judges of the Federal Court, Malaysia's highest judicial body, are due to retire and the legal fraternity is concerned senior judges may be bypassed in favour of politically linked candidates for new appointments.
(2025-02-21). Analysis:BOJ isn't fretting much about rising bond yields – for now. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Analysis:Politician-linked meme coins backfire after Libra scandal. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). BOJ could raise interest rates in March, says ex-policymaker Shirai. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). BYD's Fangchengbao launches plug-in hybrid with advanced autonomous driving features. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Who is Singaporean biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua, whose assets have been frozen over US$830m suit by Novo Nordisk. channelnewsasia.com Among the assets frozen include a DBS bank account under KBP Biosciences that held US$218 million as of Dec 31, 2023, and a US$7 million house in Sennett Estate.
(2025-02-21). Italy regulator probes Stellantis, VW, Tesla and BYD over EV consumer information. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Yeji of K-pop girl group Itzy is Roger Vivier's latest brand ambassador. channelnewsasia.com Look out for upcoming projects and exclusive collaborations between Roger Vivier and Yeji in the near future.
(2025-02-21). Second edition of Career Forward event to be held on Mar 8 and Mar 9. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). A-Level results: 94.2% score at least 3 H2 passes. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Man who verbally abused ICA officers, used another person's passport gets jail and fine. channelnewsasia.com El Sayed Aladdin became verbally abusive after ICA officers at Changi Airport found several prohibited items in his baggage, including knuckle dusters and flick knives.
(2025-02-21). S$300m set aside for SG Culture Pass as authorities aim to make local arts, heritage more accessible. channelnewsasia.com S$100 will be given out via the pass to encourage Singaporeans to attend arts and heritage activities.
(2025-02-21). Juventus defender Veiga sidelined due to leg injury. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). One of my most satisfying innings, India's Gill says after match-winning century. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Rugby league-V'landys says cash-rich Australia would consider Super League takeover. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Apple pulls end-to-end cloud encryption feature in UK. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Block shares drop as spending slowdown puts BNPL expansion in focus. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Exclusive-Google faces EU charges of breaching DMA rules, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). New World Development flags up to $875 million interim loss on property price woes. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). UK's Thames Water gets near $9 billion bid from CK Infrastructure, FT reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Achieving net zero an economic opportunity and moral imperative: Singapore's ambassador for climate action. channelnewsasia.com "Ultimately it is nature that will call the shots," says Mr Ravi Menon.
(2025-02-21). Arsenal training with different players up front, not just Merino, says Arteta. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Atletico boss Simeone wary of improved Valencia. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Dortmund must start winning again for team's confidence, says Kovac. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Gesi replaces Ioane in Italy team to face France in Six Nations. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). MLS's 30th season kicks off with more Messi-mania, new San Diego team. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Parry sizzles with 65 for one shot lead at Kenya Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Players and coaches must protect Spanish referees, says Barca's Flick. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Ramos at flyhalf, seven forwards on bench for France v Italy. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Stones could be facing surgery in another injury blow to Man City. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Three players set to return for Man United against Everton. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Walker out of Milan's trip to Torino, says boss Conceicao. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Fearmongering and lofty promises by bad eggs are plaguing the burgeoning tuition industry — what to do about it? channelnewsasia.com As Singapore's tuition industry continues to grow, some parents and educators are raising concerns over aggressive marketing tactics that play on fears of academic failure. From selective enrolment to fear-mongering advertisements, industry players and experts weigh in on the ethical debate surrounding tuition centre promotions and the push for stricter regulations.
(2025-02-21). Pope Francis marks week in hospital amid questions over future. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Antisemitism is real. We don't need to invent shit. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Busselton comes out for trans youth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). The Cairo Takeaway stunt that backfired. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Campaigning for justice for TJ Hickey, 21 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). City of Sydney adopts boycott and divestment motion. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). ETU rail workers rally over pay, safety claims. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Hundreds demand Hall Park be protected from commercialisation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Independent reports recommend retrofitting public housing towers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Lattouf case challenges efforts to kill the truth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Lidia Thorpe says Closing the Gap strategy is 'collapsing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Photos: Remembering TJ Hickey. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Women call for peace with justice. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Why we must disrupt Burrup Hub | Green Left Show #50. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-21). Trump's Bet With Trudeau? Karoline Leavitt Mocks Canada Ahead Of Hockey Match With USA | 51st State. hindustantimes.com White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave a witty reply when asked about Thursday night's hockey game between the US and Canada. She said Trump spoke to the US men's hockey team by phone and wished the players good luck. Leavitt also said, "The White House looks forward to the United States beating our soon-to-be 51st state, Canada." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). Conservative Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs. newarab.com 
The "It is the very definition of a win-win partnership, and there is nothing unfair about it," Maros Sefcovic added in…
(2025-02-21). Exclusive: Iraq braces for US sanctions over Iran militia links. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine. newarab.com 
Foreign ministers from The G20 countries, which represent some 85% of global GDP and three quarters of trade, often struggle to see eye to eye, but geopolitical rifts since
(2025-02-21). Morocco says arrested 12 suspected jihadists. newarab.com 
In a joint statement, the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance said they had foiled the plot with simultaneous arrests across nine cities, including Tamesna near the capital Rabat. | They alleged that the 1…
(2025-02-21). New UN envoy to Libya vows to pursue 'peace and stability'. newarab.com 
The new Libya has struggled to recov…
(2025-02-21). Police discover drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco and Spain. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Q&A: What to expect at Hassan Nasrallah's funeral on Sunday. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia unveils new official Riyal symbol. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Sudan constitutional changes seek to cement army control. newarab.com 
Sudan's government has made changes to the country's transitional constitution to cement the army's control, removing references to civilians and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), two government sources said. | The changes, agreed late on Wednesday, represent the first comprehensive changes to Sudan's constitutional document since war broke out in April 2023, and come after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he was readying a wartime cabinet. | They also come as the
(2025-02-21). Tunisia court orders release of prominent journalist. newarab.com 
Tunisian journalist and media figure Boughalleb, 61, had been detained since March last year and was being His lawyer, Hamadi Zaafrani, to…
(2025-02-21). Turkey execs hit with travel ban after govt criticism. newarab.com 
Two top Turkish business lobby executives were barred from travelling abroad after being questioned for hours by a judge over remarks criticising the justice system, state media reported Thursday. | Orhan Turan, who heads the influential TUSIAD business and industry association, was taken to court by police several hours after Istanbul's chief prosecutor said he was being investigated for "seeking to influence a fair trial" and…
(2025-02-21). Turkey's ruling party submits climate change bill to parliament. newarab.com 
The text of the draft law, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with Turkey's commitment to be…
(2025-02-21). UK warns against travel to Iran after couple charged with spying. newarab.com 
The The couple, who were travelling on a global motorbiking trip, were arrested in January in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, accused of working with covert institutions linked to Western intelligence agencies. | The UK Foreign Office said it was "deeply concerned" following the arrest, reiterating that British citizens…
(2025-02-21). Should we laugh or cry at Europe's self-immolation? strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-21). Centenary Bank to host the 17th GABV Annual General Meeting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, Uganda's leading microfinance institution, has today announced that it will host this year's edition of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Annual General Meeting. The event, which will be held at the prestigious Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala will run from the 10th to the …
(2025-02-21). Donald Trump's war on global governance. independent.co.ug 
Lessons from the past on how to fight back when the dominant global power bullies weaker nations COMMENT | DANNY BRADLOW | U.S. president Donald Trump's recent actions seem designed to reassert American power and demonstrate that it is still the dominant global power and is capable of bullying weaker nations into following America's lead. He …
(2025-02-21). Final journey for former IGP Okoth Ogola starts today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The country is giving former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Boniface Aron Okoth Ogola a final salute with a funeral service starting 9am today at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero. The Government has granted an official burial to the late former IGP. The body leaves for Tororo also today, ahead of …
(2025-02-21). How Watu is unlocking economic growth and green mobility. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Musa Lukwago, a resident of Kyengera on the outskirts of Kampala, started his delivery business in 2016. For a while, business was good—until he began receiving orders that required him to have a reliable means of transport. Determined to meet customer demand, Musa set out to buy a motorcycle. …
(2025-02-21). Minister clarifies new curriculum grading. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations. Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the Minister of State for Education and …
(2025-02-21). Xinhua, Jiji Press sign MoU on media cooperation. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Katsuhiko Sakai, president of Japan's Jiji Press, in Tokyo on Tuesday, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance media cooperation. Noting that the media is an important bridge for political exchanges, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges among countries, Fu pointed …
(2025-02-21). KCB Bank Uganda gives Kobs sh195million boost, unveils new kit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team's new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of sh195 million to support their title ambitions. The announcement was made during a press engagement at Legends Rugby Club in Kampala. …
(2025-02-21). Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Amos Kankunda on Thursday, …
(2025-02-21). LOP Ssenyonyi tasks gov't to account for new missing persons. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi. "As we are still grappling with the situation of Dr …
(2025-02-21). 200 Guns Recovered Voluntarily in Karamoja. plusnews.ug 
200 guns have been recovered from various districts in Karamoja voluntarily. Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesman, Mike Longole says that some residents in Karamoja have heeded the messages of peace and stability in the region. According to Longole, the police can register at least two guns voluntarily from residents weekly. Together with other forceful recoveries including …
(2025-02-21). Besigye Charged with Treason, Remanded. plusnews.ug 
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oola on charges of treason and misprison of treason. Prosecutors allege that the charges were committed in various countries including Switzerland, Greece, Kenya and Uganda where they reportedly made meetings and a plot to …
(2025-02-21). Gov't Withdraws UPDF (Amendment) Bill from House. plusnews.ug 
The government has withdrawn the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2024, from parliament. The Government Chief Whip, Dennis Hamson Obua withdrew the bill under Rule 140 of the Parliament Rules of Procedure, concerning the withdrawal of Bills. The Rule provides that: "(1) A member in charge of a Bill may, at any time, give notice that …
(2025-02-21). UGX 18M Lost Daily in Phone Thefts- CID. plusnews.ug 
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has revealed that 21 mobile phones valued at more than 18 million shillings are stolen every day. The Director Criminal Investigations Department, Tom Magambo said in the report that a total of 7,330 cases of stolen mobile phones were recorded in 2024. This translates into 21 phones stolen from Uganda …
(2025-02-21). United States Sanctions Rwandan Minister, M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
The United States has slapped sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwandan Minister of State for Regional Integration and Lawrence Kingston Kanyuka, the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels political spokesperson over insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released on Thursday by Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, the …
(2025-02-21). How To Stop AI From Corrupting Your Life. levernews.com üîíThis is bonus material, for paid subscribers only, related to the story " This full story is for paid subscribers.
(2025-02-21). Rage Against The Algorithm. levernews.com 
(2025-02-21). Fran Dunphy retiring at end of La Salle's season. He'll leave as the winningest coach in Philly's Big 5. whyy.org La Salle's Fran Dunphy, who has won more than 600 games and made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances in 33 seasons as coach at three of Philadelphia's Big 5 schools, said Thursday he would retire at the end of the season. | The 76-year-old Dunphy will become special assistant to the president at La Salle. He will be honored as part of the Explorers' game against Duquesne on Feb. 26. | Dunphy is ingrained in the Philadelphia hoops scene like few others. He played basketball at Philly high schools and went to games at the Palestra as a kid. He was co-captain under Tom Gola at La Salle and earned a master's degree at Vil…
(2025-02-21). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). SATIRE: Dad Spends Daughter's Wedding Day Thinking About History Of Oil. theonion.com MOUNT CLEMENS, MI—With guests congratulating him and his family as his mind drifted back from the very beginnings of ancient organic matter becoming trapped beneath the Earth's surface, local dad Brendan Canfield reportedly spent his daughter Ellie's wedding Friday thinking about the history of oil. According to sources, the father walked the bride down the …
(2025-02-21). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). DRC: Open letter to the African Union on the occasion of its 38th summit. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Turkey: Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists, "Release them now!". fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Massive Green Battery Plant Catches On Fire Again Weeks After Major Toxic Blaze. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-02-21). Wrong, Politico, Climate Change Does Not Threaten the EU's Survival, But Climate Policy Does. wattsupwiththat.com It's shameful that Politico and the German government are downplaying the harm that the unnecessary, unjustified, climate policies which they have supported have had on Europeans. Extreme weather is not getting worse, but the impacts of government overreach and taxation in the name of climate change are.
(2025-02-21). Iran, Azerbaijan stress opposition to foreign forces in South Caucasus. presstv.ir Iran and Azerbaijan have expressed their opposition to any foreign intervention in South Caucasus, saying it would only escalate tensions in the region.
(2025-02-21). Greek PM: Europe should 'wake up,' reduce reliance on US. presstv.ir Greece has suggested that Europe must set up a defense policy and develop an intrinsic deterrent power to reduce reliance on the United States.
(2025-02-21). Multiple bus explosions rock Tel Aviv, instilling fear in settlers and bringing city to halt. presstv.ir Multiple bus explosions have rocked the town of Bat Yam near Tel Aviv, instilling fear in settlers and bringing the city to a halt.
(2025-02-21). STOP the Layoffs! Fed Workers Rally Against Musk & Trump & Speak Out at SF Tesla. indybay.org Hundreds of trade unionists, workers and community members rallied at the San Francisco Tesla dealership on a national day of action on February 19, 2025…
(2025-02-21). The Class War: A Vet Speaks Out at SF Tesla with Federal Workers about Musk, DOGE & Trump. indybay.org The class war on federal workers and veterans was the focus of a presentation by veteran Ricardo Ortiz who spoke at a rally at San Francisco Tesla on February 19, 2025. He talked about the Musk DOGE Trump wrecking operation at the Veterans Administration and the fascist agenda to privatize the entire government.
(2025-02-21). Protests erupt in India following website ban over Modi-Trump cartoon. indybay.org The cartoon depicts Donald Trump sitting next to the Indian PM in chains during his recent visit to the US, in reference to hundreds of Indian deportees arriving home in the similar manner.
(2025-02-21). Gavin Newsom's Delta Tunnel Project Receives Incidental Take Permit. indybay.org "Diverting the Sacramento River around the Delta is an obsolete idea," said Bill Wells, Executive Director of the California Delta Chambers & Visitor's Bureau.
(2025-02-21). Sunday 2/23: Outreach Against Perdue In San Jose. indybay.org Sidewalk at 7290 Bollinger Rd, San Jose, CA 95129…
(2025-02-21). Saturday 3/1: Protest – Trump Must Go! indybay.org 24th Street and Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2025-02-21). Federal Workers on Earth to Musk, Save Our Services. indybay.org Federal employees along with ordinary citizens rallied and protested at the now-infamous Tesla showroom here on February 19 to express their solidarity to stop Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team from gutting federal services through mass layoffs. The nationwide call to action "SOS -Save Our Services day of action!" rallied in defiance to Elon and his minions by demanding that there are "NO cuts to vital services, NO mass layoffs: respect union workers' contracts" and to "END the funding freeze."
(2025-02-21). Sunday 3/2: Home Destroyer HD Hyundai Workshop. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/Mar2Hyundai…
(2025-02-21). Thursday 2/27: Webinar: Organizing Strategies to Resist Trump's Attacks. indybay.org Online | uscpr.org/masscall…
(2025-02-21). EcoWaste Coalition: Remove from the Shelves Hair Dyes with Banned Sodium Perborate. pressenza.com 
21 February 2025, Quezon City. Despite the ban, some hair dye products with sodium perborate, a compound that is classified as a "carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) chemical," can still be found on store shelves. | As reported by the EcoWaste Coalition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Monday, locally-manufactured powder hair dyes containing sodium perborate as declared on the packaging are still being offered for sale in well-established chain stores in Makati, Manila, and Parañaque Cities, which the group recently visited. | Further investigation by the group found the non-compliant produ…
(2025-02-21). Full Event: Trump's Mega Celebration For Black History Month With Tiger Woods, & More | US News. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on February 20. The event also saw a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, at the celebratory reception. At the event, Trump said, "Today, we pay tribute to the generations of Black legends, champions, warriors, and patriots who helped drive our country forward to greatness. And you really are great, great people." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). üü• TREASON: Besigye charged at Nakawa court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola have been formally charged with treason, Chimpreports has reported in last hour. According to Chimpreports , the charge sheet, dated February 20, 2025, accuses Besigye, Lutale, and Oola of contriving a plot to …
(2025-02-20). What's going on with the Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com The clock is ticking towards phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal but there are still major questions over the accord.
(2025-02-20). Hamas prepares to release bodies of 4 Israeli hostages. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Palestinian resistance group Hamas is expected to release today, Thursday, the bodies of four Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal which entered its 33rd day.In addition to the four bodies, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, will be handing over six other Israeli hostages, who were taken on Oct. 7, 2023.The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, said on Wednesday that it would hand over the remains of Israeli hostage Oded Lifshitz on Feb. 20.The spokesman for the Mujahideen Brigades, Abu Bilal, also announced that the bodies of…
(2025-02-20). Sabotaging chances for lasting peace, Israel steps up colonization of West Bank. peoplesworld.org 
Israel has issued a tender for the construction of nearly 1,000 additional settler homes in the occupied West Bank, an anti-settlement watchdog said Monday. The warning came on the 500th day of Israel's war on Gaza and as the Israeli security cabinet prepares to discuss the next phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Peace …
(2025-02-20). Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia seen shackled in new video. aljazeera.com The detained director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital has been shown in shackles in a video on Israeli media.
(2025-02-20). Berlin filmfest entry 'Yunan' born of director's Syria exile. newarab.com 
Director and screenwriter Ameer Fakher Eldin, whose family is from the The film, part of a trilogy that began with 2021's "The Stranger," stars Lebanese actor and writer Georges Khabbaz as an exiled Arab writer who finds himself on a remo…
(2025-02-20). Stephen Miller & Trump's Presidency. counterpunch.org 
On January 30, 2025, Pres. Donald Trump issued "Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism" in which he "promised" that the U.S. government will "rotect the civil rights of our Jewish citizens"; "prosecute anti-Semitic crimes"; and "Deport Hamas Sympathizers and Revoke Student Visas" by "quickly cancel[ing] the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers on college campuses, which have been
(2025-02-20). Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces with Marks of Torture. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Conakry, Guinea, September 2024. | © 2024 Private | A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising concerns about an enforced disappearance. He resurfaced that night bearing marks of torture.Sacko, a critic of the military junta which took power in a September 2021 coup, is coordinator of the Guinean Social Forces' Forum (Forum des Forces Sociales de Guinée, or FFSG), a civil society network calling for a return to the country's constitutional order.
(2025-02-20). Mali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | One of the buses burned in the attack in Kobe, Mali, February 7, 2025. | © 2025 Private | (Nairobi) — An apparent Islamist armed group attacked a civilian convoy escorted by Malian armed forces and allied militias in northeastern Mali on February 7, 2025, killing at least 34 civilians and injuring 34 others, Human Rights Watch said today. The loss of civilian life underscores the need for all parties to the conflict to better protect civilians from military operations.Witnesses said that in the early afternoon of February 7, Islamist fighters attacked a convoy of at least 19…
(2025-02-20). Thai Opposition Members Face Possible Lifetime Ban from Politics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat speaks at a press conference alongside former MFP members of parliament, after Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolved the party over its call for lese-majeste reform, in Bangkok, August 7, 2024. | © 2024 Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters…
(2025-02-20). Delta is offering $30,000 to passengers affected by Toronto plane crash. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Delta Air Lines recently made headlines after offering passengers affected by the recent Toronto plane crash, $30,000 each, as reported by CBS News. A Delta spokesperson said on Wednesday, "This gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights." Looking at the numbers, the good gesture will cost the aviation company a hefty price of $2.3 million. Delta Flight 4819 which was coming from Minneapolis was gearing up to land in Toronto but upon landing, the plane flipped upside down as flames engulfed it on Monday. Delta is offering $30,000 to passengers affected by Toronto plane crash: …
(2025-02-20). Egypt's Sisi urged to free political prisoners ahead of Ramadan. newarab.com 
Rights advocates and journalists in Egypt are calling on "I renew my demand for the release of all imprisoned colleagues, pardoning thos…
(2025-02-20). Labor Secretary nominee Chavez-DeRemer attacks worker rights, kowtows to Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Republican attacks on workers, particularly union workers, continued as GOP President Donald Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, disavowed her prior support of the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, while members of Congress' ruling Republicans are again pushing a national "right-to-work"—for less—law. But in a positive sign for workers and …
(2025-02-20). Russia: Year After Navalny's Death, Supporters Targeted. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police watch a woman as she lays flowers in memory of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a year after his death at the Memorial to the Victims of Political Repressions in St. Petersburg, February 16, 2025. | © 2025 Sipa via AP Images…
(2025-02-20). Openly Gay Imam Gunned Down in South Africa. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Imam Muhsin Hendricks at the Inner Circle Mosque, in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, September 2, 2016. | © 2016 Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images | On February 15, Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam, Islamic scholar and LGBT rights activist was shot and killed in Gqeberha, South Africa as he was leaving to officiate an interfaith marriage.Hendricks came out publicly as a gay imam in 1996 and went on to establish a support network and later a mosque for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and other marginalized Muslims. He dedicated his life to helping LGBT Muslims re…
(2025-02-20). Incorporate Human Rights in East Africa Court-Kiryabwire. plusnews.ug 
Court of Appeal's Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire says it is time that the East African Court of Justice is mandated to adjudicate over human rights issues in East Africa. "The time has come and our friends from EALA are here that the African Community incorporates the Charter on Human and People's Rights as the EAC Bill …
(2025-02-20). What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground. aclu.org 
At the ACLU, we know that students' First Amendment rights don't disappear at the schoolhouse gates. However, the Trump administration is attempting to challenge this and other constitutional rights by forcing schools to teach a curriculum that aligns with its political agenda. | This radical abuse of executive power follows more than four years of similar censorship efforts at the state and local level that have restricted, or prohibited, instruction about American history, race and gender. Terms like "indoctrination" and "cultural Marxism" are often trotted out to justify banning content from BIPOC or queer…
(2025-02-20). US labels 8 drug cartels as terrorist groups as part of Trump border crackdown. scmp.com The label is normally reserved for groups like al-Qaeda or Isis that use violence for political ends, not for money-focused crime rings.
(2025-02-20). United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law "in crisis" icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Key exclusions in talks expose divide. ecns.cn The exclusion of Europe and Ukraine from U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine crisis has exposed deepening rifts in trans-Atlantic relations, experts say.
(2025-02-20). Investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides delays Bibileaks trial. haaretz.com Aides and advisers to the prime minister are suspected of being involved in the leaks, and the investigative materials connected to their case has not yet been transferred to both parties, according to the state prosecutor during a meeting held on Thursday.
(2025-02-20). Reality of war clashes with Trump's demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say. aljazeera.com As Trump joins Russia in tying national elections to any peace deal, analysts question Moscow's true motives.
(2025-02-20). US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI. aljazeera.com Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his 'political activities' may affect his leadership.
(2025-02-20). Over 70,000 New Voters Registered in Kiira Region. plusnews.ug 
The Kiira Region Electoral Commission registered 70,906 new voters across the 12 districts of the region during the national voter registration exercise. The exercise, which ran from January 20 to February 10, 2025, was later extended by an additional week until February 17, 2025. Despite facing technical challenges with older equipment, the regional office in …
(2025-02-20). Over 230 global organisations demand governments producing F-35 jets stop arming Israel. justpeaceadvocates.ca Over 230 global civil society organisations have called on governments producing F-35 fighter jets to immediately halt all arms transfers to Israel, including the F-35 jets. | The F-35 jet programme partners include Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, UK and US (lead partner). | Civil society organisations around the world have taken legal action to hold their governments accountable for the F-35 programme, and complicity in Israel's crimes in Gaza. | This letter has been sent to the relevant Government Ministers of F-35 programme partner nations, which include: Australia, Canada, Den…
(2025-02-20). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Hamas releases bodies of four Israelis held captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas said all four, including two children, were killed in Israeli air attack on Gaza.
(2025-02-20). Israeli army kills three Palestinians in West Bank refugee camp assault. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers storm the Far'a refugee camp, killing three, as raids and arrests continue across the West Bank.
(2025-02-20). Hamas releases bodies of 4 Israeli captives including Bibas family. aljazeera.com Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli captives who'd been held in Gaza, including the Bibas family.
(2025-02-20). Palestinians say the occupied West Bank & Gaza hard to tell apart. aljazeera.com Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say the Israel is using the same tactics it used in Gaza to forcibly expel them.
(2025-02-20). Three buses explode in Israel's Bat Yam. aljazeera.com Three explosions took place on empty buses in separate car parks near Tel Aviv in the city of Bat Yam.
(2025-02-20). Israel increases "unlawful detention" of Palestinians. aljazeera.com Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians…
(2025-02-20). Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Al-Far'a camp. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli forces assassinated three Palestinians in Al-Far'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, while two others were arrested. In a separate incident, two Palestinians were injured by Israeli drone fire in the town of Al-Shawka, east of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.Hamas issued a statement mourning the slain fighters from Tubas, stating that they were killed in a confrontation with Israeli forces after refusing to surrender when their house was surrounded. The group condemned the killings, warning that such assassinations would only strengthen Palestinian resistance in the West Bank. Hamas also criticize…
(2025-02-20). Global organisations say: 'Stop arming Israel'. greenleft.org.au 
More than 230 civil society organisations in countries involved in the F-35 fighter jet program are demanding their governments immediately halt all direct and indirect arms transfers to Israel, reports Kerry Smith.
(2025-02-20). 'In Canada, our kids learn a lot more about Judaism than at school in Israel'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli who moved to Canada embraces a life with less stress, and another Israeli adjusts to life on the ground after working as a flight attendant for years…
(2025-02-20). Trump must choose: 'Total victory' over Hamas or freeing the Israeli hostages. haaretz.com With the cease-fire's first stage ending soon, Trump will have to decide whether to defer to Israel's government — which has long been scheming over how to scrap the deal — or remain insistent that the hostages are his priority…
(2025-02-20). No, all Palestinians don't back Hamas' depravity. And all Israelis don't back Ben-Gvir's bloodthirsty vengeance. haaretz.com When Hamas releasing the bodies of four Israeli hostages — a grandfather, a mother and her two young children — is greeted with calls by Israeli far-right politicians to 'wipe out, punish and destroy', it is necessary to remember that neither Palestinians nor Israelis have a monopoly over depravity, or decency…
(2025-02-20). Meet the Israeli army unit charged with reaching out to Iranians on social media. haaretz.com The war has brought hundreds of thousands of followers to the IDF social-media messaging in Persian. If there's one thing the unit's personnel are convinced of it's that 'only the Iranian people will topple the regime'…
(2025-02-20). For over a year, Israeli authorities ignored settlers' attacks. Then this happened. haaretz.com After a year and a half of violence from Israeli settlers in a nearby outpost, Ahmed and Anwar Trawa — together with their five children and other Palestinian families — were last weekend expelled from their homes in the West Bank. Settlers later on set their homes on fire…
(2025-02-20). Three empty buses explode, one bomb found in Tel Aviv suburbs in attempted terror attack. haaretz.com No casualties were reported in the incidents ‚ñ Police believe the explosive devices were meant to detonate on Friday morning…
(2025-02-20). Iranian Revolution: 46 Years of Resistance. workers.org 
The following is a slightly edited report from Global Resistance for Peace and Justice that first appeared on Facebook on Feb. 10. A webinar — "Iranian Revolution: 46 Years of Resistance" — held on Feb. 9, 2025, focused on the Iranian Revolution and its impact on the region, with panelists . . . |
(2025-02-20). Sam Nujoma, °presente! workers.org Sam Nujoma, Nov. 13, 2004, Windhoek, Namibia. Dr. Sam Nujoma, leader of the South West African People's Organization (SWAPO), died on Feb. 8 at the age of 95 in Windhoek, Namibia. SWAPO, founded on April 19, 1960, began as a political party. It then created an armed wing — the . . . |
(2025-02-20). Philly Whole Foods workers win union election. workers.org 
Workers at the Whole Foods Market near the Art Museum in Philadelphia made history on Jan. 27 when their store became the first unionized Whole Foods in the U.S. The Whole Foods union is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers, which has over 1 million members in the . . . |
(2025-02-20). La presidenta mexicana a Trump: 'Empiecen por su país'. workers.org 
Manifestación en Nueva York. El autor es un analista político venezolano, ex oficial militar y diplomático. Este enunciado fue emitido por la presidenta de México Claudia Sheinbaum el pasado 7 de febrero durante su habitual rueda de prensa mañanera. A continuación la máxima autoridad mexicana dijo: "Ellos tienen mucho que . . . |
(2025-02-20). Is Saad Hariri making a political comeback in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Amid a sea of crimson and white flags, Lebanon's former prime minister Saad Hariri spoke to thousands of gleeful supporters on Friday to commemorate the "We came down today to see the best man in the entire world," says Zeinab, 12. "I love you, Saad. You are the foundation of our nation." | During the speech, he announced that the Future Movement, the party established by his father that represents the dominant political force in Lebanon's Sunni pol…
(2025-02-20). Why the USAID freeze is shaking Lebanon's development sector. newarab.com 
On 20 January, the Trump administration This decision has h…
(2025-02-20). Iran warns of regional instability if its security is threatened. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The security of the entire Southwest Asian region will be at risk if Iran is attacked, warned Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Wednesday. He cautioned that any threat to Iran's security would endanger not only the region but also those responsible for creating instability and their allies."If the enemy makes a mistake, the security of the Zionist regime and those involved in equipping and planning its operations will be in danger," Bagheri stated. He emphasized Iran's military readiness, asserting that its air defense systems are fully operational despite pr…
(2025-02-20). Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans. aljazeera.com US president's proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk's cost-cutting drive.
(2025-02-20). Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump. aljazeera.com The 'might makes right' worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump's foreign policy.
(2025-02-20). Malcolm X assassinated 60 years ago redux. aljazeera.com The Nation of Islam minister was a polarising figure who advocated for Black separatism, self-defence and cultural pride…
(2025-02-20). UN warns M23 advances threaten regional conflict in eastern DRC. aljazeera.com Fears of regional conflict grow as M23 captures cities in eastern DRC, prompting UN concern over strategic advances.
(2025-02-20). After splinter, can Sudan's anti-war coalition reinvent itself? aljazeera.com Sudan's antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, splintered into two entities. One joined RSF and the other professes neutrality.
(2025-02-20). Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.
(2025-02-20). Australia, New Zealand monitor 'unusual' movement of three Chinese warships. aljazeera.com Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia's eastern coast in a move described as 'unusual'.
(2025-02-20). Canada faces lawsuit over delays in Gaza visa programme. aljazeera.com Palestinian families are suing Canada over visa delays they say leave people at risk of life-threatening harms in Gaza.
(2025-02-20). Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.
(2025-02-20). Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, 'father of African cinema', dies at age 84. aljazeera.com Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury's prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.
(2025-02-20). Rekha Gupta of India's ruling BJP sworn in as chief minister of Delhi. aljazeera.com Gupta's ascent to power hands control of the capital city to Prime Minister Modi's party for the first time in 27 years.
(2025-02-20). South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine. aljazeera.com President Cyril Ramaphosa tells grouping international law is key to solving world crises.
(2025-02-20). South Korea's President Yoon in court for preliminary 'rebellion' hearing. aljazeera.com Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.
(2025-02-20). Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault. aljazeera.com Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.
(2025-02-20). Trump vs Zelenskyy: What's behind escalating war of words? aljazeera.com Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator' amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal. aljazeera.com White House national security adviser Mike Waltz also criticises Kyiv over 'insults' to US president.
(2025-02-20). US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting. aljazeera.com Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.
(2025-02-20). US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-20). Who is running in the German election and what are the key issues? aljazeera.com German citizens will take to the polls on February 23 for a snap general election.
(2025-02-20). Why are MAGA followers claiming Google is exposing crimes by the DC elite? aljazeera.com Trump supporters are seizing on Google searches to claim Washington elites are fearful of being exposed for crimes.
(2025-02-20). Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump's proverbial ring. aljazeera.com The billionaire set and the massive corporations they represent are not showing deference to the president.
(2025-02-20). Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved? aljazeera.com Donald Trump launches tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
(2025-02-20). Bulldozers and trucks carrying mobile homes seen entering Gaza. aljazeera.com Bulldozers, building materials and housing units have been seen at the Rafah crossing.
(2025-02-20). Fake flight tickets target migrants ahead of German election. aljazeera.com Fake tickets for a one-way flight out of Germany for undocumented migrants have been handed out by the far-right AfD.
(2025-02-20). Palestinians in Gaza work to rebuild Jabalia's central market. aljazeera.com Jabalia's once-bustling market lies in ruins, but vendors in Gaza are clearing the rubble by hand…
(2025-02-20). Pope's supporters gather outside hospital over health concerns. aljazeera.com Supporters of Pope Francis gathered outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital to pay tribute to the 88-year-old.
(2025-02-20). Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes. aljazeera.com After clashes in Bukavu between armed groups including the M23 Rebels, the remains of some of the victims were buried.
(2025-02-20). Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 boxing: Start time, fight card, how to watch. aljazeera.com All to know about the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol world title fight, plus Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker preview.
(2025-02-20). ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India's Gill steers nervy win against Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Opener Shubman Gill carries his bat with a century to lead India to victory against spirited Bangladesh in Dubai.
(2025-02-20). ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament. aljazeera.com Pakistan's Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament.
(2025-02-20). Zelensky's Political Future Is Shaky Amidst His Vicious Rift With Trump. thealtworld.com Trump has been on the warpath since the inauguration and is politically neutralizing all of his enemies at home so Zelensky should have known better than to become Trump's newest enemy abroad and risk his wrath. | Trump came out swinging against Zelensky in a
(2025-02-20). Tax breaks give tech edge to nation. ecns.cn China cut 2.63 trillion yuan ($361 billion) in taxes and fees targeted at technological innovation and high-end manufacturing last year, as the country strives for self-sufficiency in key technologies to maintain its competitive edge amid growing geopolitical and economic pressure.
(2025-02-20). Anyone Who Wants The Ukraine War To Continue Is A Monster. thealtworld.com 
(2025-02-20). Meditations On The Notion That Obama "Never Had Any Scandals" thealtworld.com 
Now that Trump is back in office I'm again seeing Democrats And the thing about this genre of tweet is that they're kind of right‚Ää—‚ÄäObama didn't have any "scandals" of the level we see from Trump. But the fact that the evil things Obama did weren't considered scandalo…
(2025-02-20). US must update its wavelength policies or be left behind by China, Congress hears. scmp.com Senate Commerce Committee debates balancing economic and national security needs as Beijing deploys next-generation wireless infrastructure.
(2025-02-20). As China's firms rush to adopt DeepSeek's AI services, workers worry over impact on jobs. channelnewsasia.com The hashtag "ask DeepSeek whether my job will be taken" has been trending on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, garnering close to 7.2 million views.
(2025-02-20). EU ready to use trade bazooka, top official warns ahead of meeting Trump team. scmp.com Bloc's trade chief visiting Washington seeks to offer US president a deal that would stave off imposition of already-threatened tariffs.
(2025-02-20). New partnership deals signed at China-Swiss investment cooperation exchange. ecns.cn Chinese and Swiss companies signed three new investment agreements at the China-Swiss Companies Investment Cooperation Exchange, highlighting the enduring partnership between the two countries as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
(2025-02-20). More high-standard cropland built in Shandong for higher output. ecns.cn Amid the country's urge on all regions to develop all permanent cropland into high-standard cropland as a way to build up China's strength in agriculture, East China's Shandong province is bolstering the move to boost its grain output and speed up rural vitalization.
(2025-02-20). China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well. ecns.cn China's first ultra-deep scientific exploration well, Shenditake 1, was completed at a depth of 10,910 meters, making it the deepest vertical well in Asia and the second-deepest in the world.
(2025-02-20). Foreign investment in China's manufacturing sector exceeds 220 bln yuan in 2024. ecns.cn China's manufacturing sector utilized over 220 billion yuan ($30.3 billion) in foreign investment in 2024, marking a significant step in the country's push for high-level opening-up.
(2025-02-20). China-Laos border port clears 31 metric tons of medicinal herbs for the first time. ecns.cn On Wednesday, 31 metric tons of Chinese medicinal herbs from Laos entered China through the Mengkang Port on the China-Laos border in Yunnan Province, marking the first time the port has facilitated the customs clearance of medicinal herbs.
(2025-02-20). China charters plane to take back nationals from scam centers on Thai-Myanmar border. ecns.cn A chartered plane dispatched by the Chinese government to receive nationals from scam centers on the Thai-Myanmar border left the Mae Sot Airport on Thursday, CCTV News reported.
(2025-02-20). China's first AI pediatric doctor joins multidisciplinary consultation. ecns.cn China's first AI pediatric doctor participated in a multidisciplinary consultation at Beijing Children's Hospital last Thursday, assisting a team of 13 experts in diagnosing a complex case.
(2025-02-20). Hainan launches undersea intelligent computing cluster. ecns.cn A new data module was placed in sea waters and connected to the existing underwater data center in Lingshui, south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday, marking the official launch of Hainan underwater intelligence computing cluster.
(2025-02-20). China, Korea host culture, tourism promotion on beautiful Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn The "Nihao! China ∑Beautiful Inner Mongolia" cultural week and tourism promotion event was held in Seoul, South Korea, from Monday to Tuesday.
(2025-02-20). Stimulating consumption tops policy agenda. ecns.cn China has vowed greater efforts to boost consumption, with a focus on increasing household disposable incomes, enhancing the supply side and fostering a conducive policy ecosystem.
(2025-02-20). Number of foreign enterprises in China still rising. ecns.cn The total number of foreign-funded enterprises in China is still rising, despite some multinationals entering and exiting the market.
(2025-02-20). Plum flowers in tea garden add colors to Spring. ecns.cn Zigui in central China's Hubei Province is the hometown of the famous Chinese poet Qu Yuan, and is also a popular site for growing tea.
(2025-02-20). China unveils top archaeological discoveries of 2024. ecns.cn Six significant archaeological sites in China were named the top new discoveries in 2024, announced Wednesday at an annual forum hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
(2025-02-20). Farming activities in full swing across China in early spring. ecns.cn
(2025-02-20). High Court Overturns Vehicle Forfeiture in Wildlife Case. plusnews.ug 
Gulu High Court has overturned the forfeiture of a motor vehicle registered under UAW 527Z, which had been seized in connection with an alleged wildlife offense. The vehicle, owned by China Railway 18th Bureau Group Co. Limited, was initially set to be forfeited to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) following the conviction of Private Eden Turyamwijuka, who was …
(2025-02-20). The New Plutocracy. counterpunch.org 
The United States is not a democracy. It is a plutocracy. It is not simply a plutocracy because of Donald Trump's presidency and the likes of Elon Musk and other billionaires who are running the government. The most recent Forbes listing of the richest Americans points to a concentration of wealth never seen in US history.
(2025-02-20). A Liberal Veneer. counterpunch.org 
An article appeared in an online newspaper that serves the southern Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts: "Fighting a hate with no boundaries: Jewish Federation of the Berkshires looking for support in its 'Hate has no home here' campaign" (Berkshire Edge, February 7, 2025). I agreed with the article's premise that hate is a negative. The
(2025-02-20). Appeasement in Europe. counterpunch.org 
Let Europe Do It Munich has again become the symbol of appeasement less than a century after the West sold out Czechoslovakia to Hitler. This time around, it is the Trump administration that has sold out Ukraine, turning that country from victim of aggression to supplicant seeking defense from Russia while the US stands aside.
(2025-02-20). Conservation Groups File Lawsuit to Protect Elk Habitat, Wildlife Corridors and Old Growth Forests in Montana. counterpunch.org 
The Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Native Ecosystems Council and Council on Wildlife and Fish filed a lawsuit in federal court in Montana against a road-building and commercial logging project on public lands in the Big Belt Mountains of Montana. The challenged Wood Duck project is located in a wildlife corridor that is critical for
(2025-02-20). Trump, Nukes and Cartoons. counterpunch.org 
Wouldn't it be nice if the war in Ukraine were entirely one side's fault, if the U.S. had one political party that did everything perfectly, if USAID had only ever caused either benefit or harm, and if all the self-contradictory gibberish coming out of Trump's pie hole were either lies or holy gospel? A lot
(2025-02-20). The Black Librarian Who Rewrote the Rules of Power, Gender and Passing as White. counterpunch.org 
A 1910 watercolor portrait of Belle da Costa Greene by Laura Coombs Hills. The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, gift of the Estate of Belle da Costa Greene. "Just Because I am a Librarian doesn't mean I have to dress like one." With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da Costa Greene handily differentiated herself from
(2025-02-20). Bolsonaro may be accused in two other investigations in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro could be charged in two other investigations (illegal sale of jewelry and fraud in anti-Covid-19 vaccination cards), as happened in the attempted coup, says today the R7 website.
(2025-02-20). Democracy Now! 2025-02-20 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 20, 2025; "Grand Theft Government": Federal Workers Send SOS over Musk-Led Mass Firings, Service Cuts; "Crack-Up Capitalism": Historian Quinn Slobodian on Trump, Musk & the Movement to "Shatter" the State; "Congolese Are Paying the Price" for Western Demand for Minerals & Support for Rwanda's Paul Kagame | Headlines for February 20, 2025; "Grand Theft Government": Federal Workers Send SOS over Musk-Led Mass Firings, Service Cuts; "Crack-Up Capitalism": Historian Quinn Slobodian on Trump, Musk & the Movement to ̶…
(2025-02-20). Sany Heavy Industry eyes HK listing for global expansion. ecns.cn Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd unveiled plans on Wednesday for a proposed listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
(2025-02-20). Alibaba Cloud launches first data center in Mexico. ecns.cn Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, announced the launch of its first data center in Mexico on Wednesday, as the company aims to expand its reach in the global cloud market.
(2025-02-20). JD announces comprehensive insurance, housing cover for full-time delivery riders. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced that, starting March 1, it will provide full-time food delivery riders with comprehensive social insurance and housing funds, while part-time riders will receive accident and health insurance.
(2025-02-20). JD.com food delivery service attracts 200,000 applications amid market expansion. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has received 200,000 applications from catering merchants after it announced it would venture into the country's food delivery business a week ago.
(2025-02-20). 'One-armed skipper' becomes first Chinese sailor to finish Vendee Globe. ecns.cn Xu Jingkun, known as the "one-armed skipper" from Qingdao, Shandong Province, finished the 2024-2025 Vendee Globe on Tuesday after 99 days and 19 hours, becoming the first Chinese sailor to finish the race and the 100th skipper in the history of the tournament to achieve this feat.
(2025-02-20). Shanghai factory begins mass producing humanoid robots. ecns.cn Shanghai AgiBot, in operation for just a few months, has already produced 1,000 humanoid robots in 2024, and is expected to reach an annual production of several thousand by 2025, according to the company.
(2025-02-20). DeepSeek algorithms drive AI industry innovation: report. ecns.cn A recent report reveals that the efficiency gains from DeepSeek algorithms have not reduced the demand for computing power. On the contrary, the growing number of users and application scenarios has driven the adoption of large AI models, accelerating the expansion of data centers and reshaping innovation in the AI industry.
(2025-02-20). Xizang's foreign trade hits $1.74 billion in 2024. ecns.cn According to the latest data from Lhasa Customs, the Xizang autonomous region witnessed outstanding foreign trade growth in 2024, with the total value of imports and exports reaching 12.67 billion yuan ($1.74 billion), up 15.4 percent year-on-year.
(2025-02-20). Traditions connect at Toronto's Ice Fusion Spring Festival Gala. ecns.cn The Toronto Ice Fusion Spring Festival Gala has become a wonderful spectacle of sports and culture, fusing the elegance of figure skating with traditional Chinese arts.
(2025-02-20). Evo Morales firma acuerdo para ser candidato presidencial con el partido Frente Para la Victoria. radiohc.cu Sucre, 20 feb (RHC) El expresidente boliviano Evo Morales acordó este jueves ser candidato presidencial por el partido Frente Para la Victoria en las elecciones generales del 17 de agosto, tras perder la sigla del Movimiento Al Socialismo -MAS-. Morales ejerció la presidencia de Bolivia desde 2006- al 2019.
(2025-02-20). Another Blackrock? Nearly 100 US mercenaries are in Gaza right now. nationofchange.org 96 American special forces are patrolling a checkpoint in the middle of Gaza, as Palestinians return to their homes in the north. If the history of American mercenaries tells us anything, then this could be deadly.
(2025-02-20). Egypt, Spain reject US plan to displace Gazans. newarab.com 
(2025-02-20). OIC foreign ministers to discuss Gaza issue soon. plenglish.com Islamabad, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)'s foreign ministers about Gaza on March 7, the press informed in this capital on Thursday.
(2025-02-20). Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). New Hypersonic Strike-Recon Aircraft Effort Eyeing Prototype Development By 2030. twz.com 
(2025-02-20). Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-02-20). Zelenski agravó lazos con Washington, afirma secretario del Tesoro de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El secretario del Tesoro de EE.UU., Scott Bessent afirmó este jueves que el líder del régimen de Kiev, Vladímir Zelenski, había prometido firmar el acuerdo sobre recursos naturales durante su visita a Alemania, la semana pasada, pero finalmente desistió.
(2025-02-20). The War on Terror Turns Inward. tomdispatch.com President Donald Trump has made no secret of his disdain for immigrants, particularly the non-white variety from south of our border. His statements that immigrants are "poisoning the blood" of our country," coupled with Fox News reports on Hispanic-appearing migrants who commit crimes, leave little doubt about what he and his allies think of (non-white) immigrants and their contributions to this country. So it didn't surprise me that he recently began to follow through on his own and his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership's earlier intentions (as far back as 2018) to detain immigrants — inclu…
(2025-02-20). Chinese woman recaptured after escape from Panama hotel holding hundreds deported by US. scmp.com Panama's security minister blames 'human traffickers' for woman's brief escape from hotel accommodating detained migrants.
(2025-02-20). A Violence-Prevention Helpline for Those Who Want to Change. yesmagazine.org 
Jacquie Marroquin spent much of her childhood living in fear of her father. | A child of undocumented immigrants from Guatemala, Marroquin—who grew up in Los Angeles in the 1970s—worried that speaking to anyone in authority about her father's physical and emotional abuse would put her family in danger of being separated, or get her parents deported. But she desperately wanted the abuse to stop. | Jacquie Marroquin is the first California-based responder on the Call For Change helpline. Photo by Juliana Yamada | "All I ever wanted as a child was somebody to talk to my abusive father and make him und…
(2025-02-20). Che abbia inizio il nuovo Grande Gioco. strategic-culture.su Nuovo Ordine Mondiale, Conferenza di Yalta 2.0, di cosa hanno parlato i rappresentanti di Russia e Stati Uniti in Arabia Saudita? | Segue nostro Non è mai stato pensato che fosse Yalta. Anche se Yalta 2.0 potrebbe alla fine accadere. Alla parata del Giorno della Vittoria a Mosca il prossimo 9 maggio, che celebra gli 80 anni dalla fine della Grande Guerra Patriottica e la sconfitta della Germania nazista, Putin come ospite e Xi Jinping co…
(2025-02-20). Support for Palestine surges in Blue Mountains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Peru: Farmers protest unfair treatment, lack of gov't support. greenleft.org.au 
Peruvian farmers are getting a raw deal thanks to unfair prices for their produce, water shortages and unregulated corporate profiteering, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-02-20). President predicts good year for Mexico despite any uncertainty. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, predicted today a good year for the country despite any uncertainty regarding the decisions of the United States administration in trade matters.
(2025-02-20). Sri Lanka's budget aimed at strengthening economy and debt payment. plenglish.com Colombo, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The proper management of the budget will allow Sri Lanka to lay the foundations for a strong and stable economy and restore the ability to pay the national debt by 2028, it was announced today.
(2025-02-20). Spanish Vice President to travel to Argentina and Uruguay. plenglish.com Madrid, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The second vice-president of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, will undertake next week a tour that will take her to Argentina and Uruguay, with labor and political issues on her agenda.
(2025-02-20). Caricom summit focuses on plenaries, business forum in Barbados. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The 48th meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders continues today in Barbados with plenary sessions and a business forum that will allow participants to explore opportunities for cooperation between this area and other regions of the world.
(2025-02-20). Ecuador Foreign Ministry to manage international support for security. plenglish.com Quito, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld announced today she called a meeting with representatives of entities related to security, to define the countries that could help in the fight against transnational organized crime.
(2025-02-20). Germany criticizes Trump for calling Zelensky a dictator. plenglish.com Berlin, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described on Thursday as absurd the statement made by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who called his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, a dictator.
(2025-02-20). Stranded killer whales euthanized in Tasmania, Australia. plenglish.com The Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Tasmania noted in a statement that difficult weather conditions and remote access prevented rescue options, so its staff opted to euthanize them. | The authorities described the decision as correct in this complex situation and underscored that the best practices were used in the procedure. | The causes of the stranding are unknown, but scientists are investigating the case.
(2025-02-20). Chinese artists exhibit their artworks at National Library of Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Cultural Bridges: East-West Dialogue" will open on Thursday, at 4: 00 pm, local time, at The Kingdom of this World gallery, in the José Martí National Library, in Havana.
(2025-02-20). Eight of ten Latin Americans reject US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Managua, Feb 20 (Prensa Latina) Eight out of ten Latin Americans reject the blockade policy imposed by the United States on Cuba, Nicaraguan pollster M&R Consultores revealed on Wednesday.
(2025-02-20). A tribute to a convention designed to alleviate human suffering (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, 20 February (Prensa Latina) The 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions is being commemorated in Cuba with the inauguration of the photographic exhibition Dialogues on Humanity, which opened to the public today with images charged with sensitivity.
(2025-02-20). Technogarchy Goes to Washington. projectcensored.org Billionaire tech owners who align themselves with whatever administration occupies the White House undermine democracy by threatening a dangerous consolidation of private and public power. By Mischa Geracoulis and Mickey Huff On January 7, 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on "Fox & Friends" that the recent US elections point…
(2025-02-20). Vicepresidente de Cuba valora desarrollo en provincia central de Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El vicepresidente de la República de Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa valoró de positivos, este jueves, los avances de la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus para ampliar estrategias de desarrollo.
(2025-02-20). Actriz y productora Julianne Moore, víctima de nuevas políticas de Trump en educación y cultura. radiohc.cu Washington, 20 feb (RHC) La actriz y productora estadounidense Julianne Moore es quizás hoy la penúltima víctima de las políticas que en la educación y la cultura implementa Donald Trump desde que inició su segunda temporada en la Casa Blanca.
(2025-02-20). Asociación Trabajadores del Estado denuncia represión contra trabajadores argentinos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 20 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado en Buenos Aires, Daniel Catalano, denunció este jueves la represión contra afiliados a esa organización que intentaron manifestarse en los alrededores del Ministerio de Capital Humano de Argentina.
(2025-02-20). Apuestan profesionales de la salud en Granma por la aplicación de resultados científicos en sus procederes médicos (+Audio). radiohc.cu La joven investigadora Marian Maite Rodríguez Peña, cardióloga del Hospital Provincial Docente Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de la Ciudad de Bayamo, capital de la provincia cubana de Granma, reconoce la necesidad de potenciar las investigaciones y aplicar los resultados obtenidos en los procederes que desarrollan.
(2025-02-20). °Insólito!: Objeto espacial cae sorpresivamente desde el cielo. radiohc.cu La alerta sobre la caída de un objeto espacial no identificado en una localidad en Polonia no fue recibida por las autoridades, ya que la Agencia Espacial Polaca -POLSA-, ha estado enviando las notificaciones correspondientes a una dirección de correo electrónico desactualizada desde hace seis meses.
(2025-02-20). Artista cubana Samantha Echevarría se presenta junto a la Orquesta Filarmónica de Catar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) La cantante y saxofonista cubana Samantha Echevarría Vigo puso en alto su talento y el nombre de Cuba al presentarse en concierto junto a la majestuosa Orquesta Filarmónica de Catar, bajo la dirección del maestro Giovanni Pasini, en el que interpretó melodías icónicas de películas de dibujos animados, leitmotiv del espectáculo.
(2025-02-20). Denuncian estrategia de terrorismo económico para destituir a Lula en Brasil. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 20 feb (RHC) La extrema derecha y los grandes medios de comunicación predican el "terrorismo económico contra la población", enfatizan el aumento del gasto público y refuerzan la idea de que la economía brasileña va mal, mientras el multimillonario Elon Musk, ahora funcionario estadounidense, sigue con su injerencia en los asuntos internos del país, promoviendo movilizaciones contra el presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva en busca de su destitución.
(2025-02-20). Canciller de Cuba reitera alta prioridad a vínculos con Laos (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez reiteró este jueves en Vientiane, la alta prioridad que su país concede al desarrollo de los vínculos con Laos, al cual lo unen históricos lazos de solidaridad y colaboración.
(2025-02-20). Honduras actúa de puente humanitario para venezolanos deportados. radiohc.cu Tegucigalpa, 20 feb (RHC) El gobierno de Honduras actuó este jueves como puente humanitario para el traslado a su país de 170 ciudadanos venezolanos deportados por Estados Unidos, como parte de la política migratoria del presidente Donald Trump.
(2025-02-20). Díaz-Canel visita minindustria en municipio villaclareño de Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 20 feb (RHC) Como parte de su recorrido por objetivos económicos y sociales del municipio villaclareño de Santo Domingo, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó la Minindustria La Luisa, ubicada en la Comunidad de El Cerrito a cuatro kilómetros de la cabecera municipal.
(2025-02-20). Presidente de Cuba aboga por autoabastecimiento municipal durante recorrido por provincia central (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel abogó este jueves por el autoabastecimiento alimentario local, durante una visita al municipio de Corralillo, en la central provincia de Villa Clara.
(2025-02-20). Jefe de Estado cubano condecora a destacados científicos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) Veintiocho científicos e investigadores cubanos fueron condecorados este jueves con la Orden Carlos J. Finlay, en una ceremonia encabezada por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, en el Palacio de la Revolución.
(2025-02-20). Efectúan juicio por presunto hecho de sabotaje en provincia cubana de Matanzas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) Con presencia en la Sala de Delitos Contra la Seguridad del Estado del Tribunal provincial Popular de La Habana y familiares del acusado, se efectuó recientemente en Matanzas el juicio oral y público sobre un presunto delito de sabotaje, cometido hace ya alrededor de un año.
(2025-02-20). En Cuba resaltan papel de la familia en lucha contra las drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz enfatizó este jueves en el papel de la familia en la lucha contra las drogas, y ratificó la voluntad del Estado de mantener tolerancia cero con ese flagelo.
(2025-02-20). Mayor organización de mujeres cubanas fortalece relación con Cuerpo Diplomático en el país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) Con la intención de profundizar en el trabajo de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas y fortalecer la relación con el Cuerpo Diplomático acreditado en el país, se desarrolló este jueves un intercambio en la sede de la organización.
(2025-02-20). Realizan juicio ejemplarizante en La Habana por delitos asociados a drogas (+ Video). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) La política de tolerancia cero a las drogas es ampliamente respaldada por la sociedad cubana. Como parte del segundo ejercicio de prevención y enfrentamiento a este flagelo en La Habana, se celebró la vista oral de un juicio ejemplarizante relacionado con este tipo de hechos delictivos.
(2025-02-20). Honduras asume presidencia de foro parlamentario centroamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 feb (RHC) El titular del Congreso Nacional de Honduras, Luis Redondo asumió este jueves la presidencia pro tempore del Foro Parlamentario de Presidentes de Poderes Legislativos de Centroamérica, la Cuenca del Caribe y México (Foprel).
(2025-02-20). Trump turns against Zelensky — and towards Russia — as US-Ukraine ties fray. scmp.com Trump calls 'ex-comedian' Zelensky 'a dictator without elections', deepening a feud between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). Russia's Yandex reports record annual revenues for 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump turns against Zelenskyy and towards Russia. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). How will Trump's growing rift with Zelenskyy affect peace efforts? channelnewsasia.com United States President Donald Trump has branded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator", deepening the feud between the two leaders.
(2025-02-20). 'Move fast for peace or lose Ukraine,' Trump tells 'dictator' Zelenskiy. geo.tv 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 19, 2025, amid the Russian attack on Ukraine. — ReutersTrump speaks hours after Zelenskiy slams his Russia invasion statement.Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha says no one could force his…
(2025-02-20). Could 'terrorist' designation lead to US strikes on drug cartels? scmp.com Trump administration's move on drug trafficking groups has raised speculation about possible military action on foreign soil.
(2025-02-20). Meet the Man Whose Philosophy Has Influenced Peter Thiel and the Technocrats. thelastamericanvagabond.com By gaining a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind Peter Thiel, we can learn where the second Trump administration is headed. As it becomes clear the acolytes of Technocrat and faux-libertarian Peter Thiel will wield power in the second Trump administration, it is increasingly important to understand some of the influences behind Thiel and his
(2025-02-20). Bitcoin, BRICS e le relative minacce al dollaro americano di Trump. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-20). Crise no Cáucaso pode escalar em breve. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-20). The first draft of the Ukraine war's history. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-20). Lula entrega el 14 por ciento del territorio brasileño a capitales transnacionales. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-20). We stand with JD Vance versus Europe's "enemy within" strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-20). Canada announces first high-speed rail: Toronto to Quebec City. scmp.com Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed the plan as 'the largest infrastructure project in Canadian history'.
(2025-02-20). This youth-led group wants to spark mass refusals to MAGA's white supremacist agenda. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-02-20). USCRN Data Throws a Curveball: Second Biggest Month-to-Month Temperature Drop Since 2009. wattsupwiththat.com Dec 24 to Jan 25 was the 2nd biggest month-to-month temperature drop in the surface temperature record at 7.13 ∞F in one month. As many readers know, we follow the U.S….
(2025-02-20). Why is endangered axolotl Mexico's most beloved amphibian? scmp.com There are no official estimates of the current axolotl population, but the species endemic of central Mexico is 'critically endangered'.
(2025-02-20). Microsoft unveils first quantum chip that uses Majorana particles instead of electrons. scmp.com The field of quantum computing has seen a flurry of recent announcements indicating that the machines may be nearing practical utility.
(2025-02-20). U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean speaks on value in federal funding for community projects. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery County) visited the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley on Thursday. The nonprofit provides mental health services, career training and a community space for Dean made a case for federal funding for the center and similar organizations, saying they fill a need. Sen…
(2025-02-20). A Game-Changer for Liberty: President Trump's Latest Executive Order Unleashes the DOGE Revolution! wattsupwiththat.com To every patriot out there: raise a glass tonight. This Executive Order is a bold step toward reclaiming our government from the clutches of the deep state, putting power back where it belongs—with the people—and it's got the legal heft of Loper Bright to make it stick. It's a win for liberty, a win for prosperity, and—dare I say it—a win for common-sense science over ideological nonsense. Stay tuned to Watts Up With That as we track this revolution in real time. The DOGE is off the leash, and it's about to shake things up big-time!
(2025-02-20). Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of protesters filled the atrium of the Life Sciences Building at Rutgers University-New Brunswick to show their opposition to President Donald Trump's administration's The researchers say the
(2025-02-20). N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey has a growing scarcity of health care workers, and elected officials want to address the problem. | Lawmakers are working on a bill that would authorize certain out-of-state professionals and recent graduates of training programs to practice in the Garden State without a final determination on their licensure or certification application. | Under
(2025-02-20). Providing Trump facts he needs on wind and solar. wattsupwiththat.com CFACT will continue to provide the Trump Administration with the facts it needs to avoid the energy mistakes so many others have made.
(2025-02-20). Yeni Türkiye'de haddinizi bileceksiniz: àáà∂ken TàúSƒ∞AD'ƒ±n rant dàºzeni. img.piri.net 
Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Tayyip Erdoƒüan, TàúSƒ∞AD'a tepki gà∂stererek "Yeni Türkiye'de haddinizi bileceksiniz" dedi.AK Parti Grup Toplantƒ±sƒ±'nda konu≈üan Erdoƒüan, TàúSƒ∞AD Genel Kurulu'ndaki aà߃±klamalara tepki gà∂sterdi. Türkiye iàßin dàºnyayƒ± dola≈üƒ±rken, iàßeride àßok farklƒ± hesaplarƒ±n yapƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ±na ≈üahitlik ettiklerini b…
(2025-02-20). Foreign Companies Driving the Global Privatization of Domestic Infrastructure. fairobserver.com On February 4, 2025, Chicago, Illinois's business community pushed back against Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to raise real estate transfer taxes, adding to the city's ongoing economic struggles. Besides a struggling pension fund, high home prices and other factors, a significant contributor to the city's woes lies in the controversial privatization initiatives from the 2000s,…
(2025-02-20). Onondaga County Legislature Stands Firm: No More Public Funds for Aquarium. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — The Republican leadership of the Onondaga County Legislature has made it clear: no additional public funds will be allocated for the county's Aquarium project. This decision comes …
(2025-02-20). Justice for Robert Brooks: Governor Hochul's Stand Against Brutality in New York Prisons. urbancny.com 
The death of Robert Brooks sent shockwaves through New York's criminal justice system. His brutal attack, which ultimately led to his passing, sparked outrage and an immediate response from Governor …
(2025-02-20). Is the low price of the iPhone 16e due to its lower-quality features. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational technology company, has released its new iPhone 16e, a fresh addition to the Apple family. It features artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and is priced relatively low.Apple's new iPhone 16e: The iPhone 16e, the latest addition to Apple's lineup, was released with exciting new features for Apple enthusiasts and users. It boasts the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, impressive battery life, and a 48MP 2-in-1 camera system. | Notably, Apple released the new iPhone 16e at an affordable price. Tech critics are speculating that the low price of the new iPhone…
(2025-02-20). Qatar's Emir meets Iranian leaders in Tehran amid regional tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit comes at a critical time for the region, with Sheikh Tamim emphasizing the need for consultation and coordination in addressing ongoing challenges.Following his meetings, the Qatari emir shared a statement on X, saying: "Today, I met in Tehran with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of our joint efforts to encourage more fruitful cooperation and expand existing partnerships between us in vario…
(2025-02-20). Mother sparks outrage after transitioning baby to transgender female. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A concerning short video recently sparked outrage across social media after showcasing a woman informing people that she's transitioning her 14-month-old baby from a boy to a girl. The clip was titled, "Meet my transgender baby, born a boy but now identifies as a girl." In the video, she added that the 14-month-old baby was born a boy but is now a girl named Bella, who uses "She/ Her" pronouns. The mother further states that she's trying to get a doctor's appointment to give Bella the medications she needs to block the prominent male hormones from taking over. The mother who had a British accent carrie…
(2025-02-20). Is Trump planning to turn US into monarchy country and become king. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The White House has sparked controversy on social media following a post on its official X account, in which it wrote "LONG LIVE THE KING" in reference to US President Donald Trump.The White House's post comes after the US administration revealed its intention late on Wednesday to "rescind approval of New York City's congestion pricing program," which was found to reduce traffic in Manhattan.In response, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) immediately announced suing the Trump government in order to block its move to scrub the congestion pricing program.Is Trump planning to turn the US…
(2025-02-20). KKR acquires 58% of Fuji Soft, wins takeover battle with Bain. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). UAE's Alpha Data plans to raise up to $163 million in IPO. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Indonesia President Prabowo replaces controversial minister in first Cabinet change. channelnewsasia.com Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro has been under pressure to step down as Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister since last month, following allegations he abruptly dismissed a civil servant, triggering a protest by hundreds of ministry employees.
(2025-02-20). Besi forecasts unexpected sales drop for first quarter. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). EU approves 920 million euro German aid for Infineon chips plant. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). EU digital chief: will propose plans to ease digital regulation. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Exclusive-Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders due to price surge. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Explainer-How does space travel affect astronaut health? channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Haier Group to acquire near 42% stake in Autohome for $1.8 billion. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Investors target Japan bank shares in bet on rising BOJ rates. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). iPhone supplier Murata eyeing large-scale M&A to drive growth, CEO says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Quantum computing stocks rise as Microsoft's new chip heats up debate over technology. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Singapore Airlines reports record quarterly revenue. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Director Bong Joon-ho 'proud' of South Koreans overcoming martial law bid. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Prosecution asks court to charge suspect with murder. channelnewsasia.com The private prosecution says there is "sufficient evidence" to bring Mitchell Ong to trial for killing Ms Audrey Fang, but the defence called for an independent analysis of his phone.
(2025-02-20). Expanded rest areas, new cafe for Changi Airport's airside workers. channelnewsasia.com The upgrade will ensure that all airside workers will be within a 10-minute walk or a short drive from an air-conditioned staff lounge or cafe.
(2025-02-20). Long-term Singapore projects like 'Long Island' require political will: Desmond Lee. channelnewsasia.com Singapore must be prepared to embark on projects that take decades to bear fruit, said the Minister for National Development at the CNA Summit.
(2025-02-20). Payroll employee who cheated S$5.7 million from cryptocurrency trading platform jailed. channelnewsasia.com Ho Kai Xin spent her ill-gotten gains on upgrading her home from a housing board flat to a luxury penthouse.
(2025-02-20). Lock-in period for private-hire cars will stabilise supply, create fairer competition with taxis: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com The new policy prevents businesses from converting private-hire vehicles into private use or selling them to individuals for three years after registration.
(2025-02-20). Coroner opens inquiry into death of girl, 7, who was hit by school bus in Sengkang condominium. channelnewsasia.com According to an investigation report, the bus driver said he did not see Nivya Rameshwar before colliding with her.
(2025-02-20). SDP's Chee Soon Juan stakes early claim on Bukit Batok ahead of 2025 General Election. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore Democratic Party will keep its focus on the constituencies it has established a presence in, a party spokesperson says.
(2025-02-20). Court of Appeal grants convicted drug courier stay of execution a day before it is carried out. channelnewsasia.com Pannir Selvam Pranthaman is a convicted drug courier who has been fighting his capital punishment since his conviction in 2017.
(2025-02-20). Andreeva dumps Swiatek in straight sets to march into Dubai semis. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Bayern desperate for home win against Frankfurt after two straight draws. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Lion City Sailors hammer Muangthong 4-0, cruise into AFC Champions League 2 quarters. channelnewsasia.com The Singapore side won the tie 7-2 after beating the Thai giants away on Feb 13.
(2025-02-20). Injured Fakhar out of Champions Trophy, Pakistan call up Imam. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Ireland coach pours cold water on Wales speculation. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Napoli and Inter eager to lay down marker ahead of Scudetto clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Sabalenka blames lack of focus for Dubai exit. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Slot praises Guardiola's City as Liverpool's injury concerns grow before clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Teenager kills two women in knife attack at Czech shop: Police. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Europe needs to 'wake up' following US policy shift, Greek PM says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump expects visit from Chinese President Xi without giving timeline. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-20). Trump's approval rating slips as Americans worry about economy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House, as he signs executive orders, in Washington, US, January 23, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump's approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent days as more Americans worried about the direction of…
(2025-02-20). Train derails in Sri Lanka after smashing into elephants. geo.tv 
Elephants stroll across the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala on February 16, 2025. — AFPA Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident,…
(2025-02-20). Modi's BJP takes control of New Delhi as chief minister sworn in. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds as India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Gupta greets the audience before taking her oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi at the Ramlila grounds in New Delhi, India, February 20, 2025. — ReutersBJP has not controlled local legislature…
(2025-02-20). The case for a universally accessible income guarantee. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). Hundreds demand Hall Park is protected from commercialisation. greenleft.org.au
(2025-02-20). Major parties increase their election funding advantages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-20). If you believe in social justice, you believe in veganism. nationofchange.org Eating animal products is analogous to the oppressive and unjust actions by powerful humans upon other humans.
(2025-02-20). Trump wowed to clean up Washington, then his team hired a man who pushed a scam the IRS called the 'worst of the worst'. nationofchange.org Now Frank Schuler is a senior adviser to the General Services Administration, which manages the federal government's property.
(2025-02-20). Fur seal populations in California increase after near extinction. nationofchange.org The population has grown rapidly, and in 2024, biologists recorded 2,133 fur seals, including 1,276 pups.
(2025-02-20). Australian PM condemns alleged attack on Muslim women. newarab.com 
The country's Islamic community, joined by Test cricketer
(2025-02-20). Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro over failed coup plot. newarab.com 
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused were hit with five charges over the alleged bid to prevent Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco filed the charges at the Supreme…
(2025-02-20). Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun. newarab.com 
Egypt's antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be located since the famed discovery of The tomb, discovered near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor in southern Egypt, belonged to King Thutmose II of the 18th dynasty, who lived nearly 3,500 years ago. | Thutmose II was an ancestor to Tutankhamun himself, and his half-sister and queen consort was Pharaoh Hatshepsut. | Her giant mortuary temple stand…
(2025-02-20). M10 Booker Undergoing Cold Weather Trials In Alaska. twz.com 
Eyeing a potential future fight in the Arctic, the Army is putting its new light tank-like Soldiers are conducting "primarily reliability testing as well as automotive, systems and firing at extreme cold temperatures," Ashley John, a spokesperson for the Army's Next Generation Ground Vehicle…
(2025-02-20). The Tree of Liberty. peoplesworld.org 
(2025-02-20). 'Night Flyer' book review: Grounding the mythos of Harriet Tubman with her political influence and worldview. peoplesworld.org 
Harriet Tubman is often recognized as one of the top ten most famous Americans. Her impact on our historical memory runs so deep that a popular initiative to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill in 2016 was blocked by Donald Trump, who, by openly expressing his racist preferences, praised Jackson, the …
(2025-02-20). Local LGBTQ leaders recognized during 2nd annual Philadelphia Gay News Senior Summit. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On Thursday, the John C. Anderson Apartments, an LGBTQ+ affirming senior living community, in the heart of Philadelphia's Gayborhood, provided the space to r…
(2025-02-20). Machine Crushes Student's in Mukono Factory. plusnews.ug 
Mukono Police have launched an investigation into a fatal accident at Rhino Company Limited in Kasenge B Village, Mbalala Parish, Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, that claimed the life of a 19-year-old worker. The deceased has been identified as Gerald Mukisa Waswa, a Senior Four leaver from Namataba Secondary School and a resident of Wataayi Village, Namataba …
(2025-02-20). Trump Just Limited Your Payout For Airline Mishaps. levernews.com The Trump administration just paused an initiative to get airline passengers higher compensation when carriers lose their luggage or overbook them for a flight. | Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-02-20). Farage Trashes Net Zero, Promises to "Re-industrialise Britain" wattsupwiththat.com Nigel Farage, whose Reform Party is on track to win the next election, just slammed the impact of Net Zero on the British Economy.
(2025-02-20). 12 horses rescued over welfare concerns after 2 killed, 1 hurt in Southwest Philadelphia stable fire. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Twelve horses were rescued by the Pennsylvania SPCA Thursday after a stable fire killed two and injured another in Southwest Philadelphia. | The Philadelphia Fire Department was called out to the 5800 block of Lindbergh Boulevard around 7: 30 a.m. | When they arrived, they saw fire coming from a shed-type structure. The fire was put under control around 8 a.m. | It is unclear how the fire started. | The ACCT was then called out after the blaze and said they found…
(2025-02-20). Trump appoints Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Council of Governors. whyy.org This story originally appeared on President Trump has appointed Shapiro, along with nine other governors, will be tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on national security, di…
(2025-02-20). How to overcome procrastination, advice from a psychologist. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
| Procrastination is a common behavior many people struggle with, but for some it becomes a crippling habit with widespread ripple effects — affecting school, work, and everyday tasks. So…
(2025-02-20). Office Hours: Christina Morina talks democracy. newschoolfreepress.com Step into Office Hours, a monthly series where Lang student Luna Dean talks with the New School's talented and esteemed faculty to discuss their exciting projects, publications, and life stories. This month, Luna sits down with Christina Morina, the visiting Heuss Professor in History at the New School for Social Research. Professor Christina Morina is …
(2025-02-20). How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store. whyy.org This story originally appeared on From soft drinks and beer to aerosols and shelf-stable soups, many everyday grocery items sold in steel and aluminum cans could be in store for a price hike. | President Trump announced this month that he planned to impose a But food and bever…
(2025-02-20). White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order. whyy.org
(2025-02-20). Turkey: Joint Statement ahead of the hearings of Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı and Seda Şaraldı (ÇHD). fidh.org