(2025-02-25). ICC Asked To Investigate Biden And Blinken Over War Crimes Allegations. popularresistance.org For the first time ever, a US-based organization has formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate a former US president for possible complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity. | The 172-page request submitted by the Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) alleges several figures — including former President Biden, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin — aided and abetted Israeli war crimes in Gaza. | "This case might face political pushback, but that doesn't change the message it sends: impunity isn't a given. If the rule of la…
(2025-02-25). Large areas of Jenin bulldozed by Israel in Gaza-style cleansing. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Witkoff to visit region hoping to extend first phase of Gaza deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian officials in Cairo have positive indications from the US administration that President Donald Trump is interested in completing the release of all Israeli prisoners and preventing the return of war in Gaza, even if he publicly states otherwise, according to the New Arab.Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will likely start a visit to the Middle East tomorrow, Feb. 26, to complete talks and extend the Gaza agreement. The negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza deal were scheduled to start on the 16th day of the first phase which entered into effect on Jan. 19. According to the New Arab…
(2025-02-25). There Is No Evidence Hamas Killed Members Of The Bibas Family. popularresistance.org Ever since the October 7 attack on Israel, there was one Israeli family that became the focus of apologists as so-called proof of Hamas being "human animals" in order to legitimize the Israeli genocide. That family is the Bibas family. | Its four members, father Yarden, mother Shiri, and the two small children, 4-year-old Ariel and 9-month-old Kfir, were taken hostage on October 7 at kibbutz Nir Oz. The mother and two children were reportedly held separately from the father by the Mujahideen Brigades (an offshoot of the mainstream Fatah movement). In late November 2023, Hamas claimed that the mother and the two c…
(2025-02-25). Five newborn babies die of cold in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least five newborn babies died in the past two weeks in the Gaza Strip due to freezing weather, Anadolu Agency reported. Three children passed away due to the cold weather and lack of heating in Gaza, according to the medical director of the Friends of the Patients Hospital, Dr. Saeed Salah. In addition, Sham Yousef Al-Shambari, 60 days old, died in her family's tent in the Al-Mawasi area, west of the city of Khan Yunis.In a video shared by the Government Media Office, Salah confirmed on Monday that the nursery department received eight cases of newborn babies suffering from severe cold, and these c…
(2025-02-25). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). West treats Palestinian men as guilty. electronicintifada.net Israel has employed gender-based sexual violence, including "sexualized torture."
(2025-02-25). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-02-25). Fragile Gaza ceasefire faces key deadline. Will it last? scmp.com Uncertainty looms for war-torn Gaza, with deepening mistrust between Israel and Hamas threatening renewed conflict.
(2025-02-25). 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…
(2025-02-25). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Headlines for February 25, 2025. democracynow.org U.S. Sides with Russia, Breaks from Allies in U.N. Resolutions on Ukraine, 6 More Gaza Children Freeze to Death as Israel Continues to Withhold Shelters from Gaza, ICC Asked to Investigate Biden, Blinken and Austin for Complicity in Israeli War Crimes, Syria Opens National Dialogue Conference Without Participation of Kurdish Group, Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Resolution to Oppose U.S. Arms Sales to Israel, Activists Block Access to Maersk Headquarters to Protest Arms Shipments to Israel, Hegseth Welcomes Saudi Prince to Pentagon, Pledging Closer Ties with New Administration, Federal Watchdog Calls DOGE's…
(2025-02-25). Interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in opening ceremony of national dialogue conference: [Preserving] civic peace is a duty for all Syrians. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). The People of Okinawa Stand Up for Women's Rights and Peace. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-02-25). EU: Restore Humanity at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Médecins Sans Frontières team performs a rescue in the Mediterranean Sea, September 19, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamad Cheblak/Médecins Sans Frontières | (Milan) —The European Union, its member states, and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex should make saving lives at sea the priority, Human Rights Watch said in a multimedia feature essay published today.More than 400 people have died or been reported missing in the Mediterranean Sea in the past three months alone. In the same period, more than 3,800 people were forcibly returned to Libya by EU-supported Libyan forc…
(2025-02-25). Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients. whyy.org The The majority did not explain their reasoning for turning down the appeals, as is typical, but two conservative justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, disagreed. | The cities said the laws were passed to address disturbing behavior from protesters outside of health care clinics. But anti-abortion activists said the measures violate free-speech rights and should be on their "
(2025-02-25). 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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(2025-02-25). Why the US-Australian alliance needs immediate re-examination. onlineopinion.com.au The recent revelations from the DOGE USAID expose highlights potential undue US influence on Australian political leaders and leading defence establishment officials.
(2025-02-25). Ukraine: Justice and human rights must be at the heart of any peace process. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). NSW Labor uses antisemitic attacks to justify curbing protest rights. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Iran Criticizes Western 'Double Standards' on Human Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the selective approach of some Western countries on human rights during a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
(2025-02-25). Israel escalates West Bank raids as official says regime seeking to complete Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies its raids in several towns and refugee camps across the occupied West Bank, arbitrarily abducting several Palestinians.
(2025-02-25). Six flights canceled, 23 delayed due to bad weather. gnnhd.tv 
Two special flights between Karachi and Dubai have also been canceled…
(2025-02-25). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). Georgia: Continued arbitrary detention of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). Biden, Blinken & Austin Accused of Complicity in Israeli War Crimes in Gaza; ICC Urged to Investigate. democracynow.org 
DAWN, a D.C.-based nonprofit organization that supports democracy and human rights in the Middle East and North Africa, is asking the International Criminal Court to investigate former President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for possible complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing the $17.9 billion worth of U.S. weapons transfers to Israel overseen by the Biden administration. "The bombs that Israel has used to destroy schools, hospitals and homes in Gaza were American bombs that they provided. Israel's campaign of murder…
(2025-02-25). Los Angeles raids: Trump's fascistic crackdown escalates attack on immigrants, democratic rights. wsws.org It remains unclear how many individuals were arrested in Sunday's operation, but the scale of the enforcement effort suggests a significant number.
(2025-02-25). China-Japan ties, challenge to Trump's Gaza plan: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From Beijing trying to reset relations with Tokyo to Hangzhou rivalling Shenzhen, here's a round-up from today's China and economy coverage.
(2025-02-25). Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). "No Public Oversight": Private Company Running Guantánamo Immigrant Jail Accused of Rights Abuses. democracynow.org 
The U.S. military transported 17 new immigrant detainees to the Guantánamo Bay military base on Sunday, just before efforts to jail an anticipated 30,000 immigrants in tent camps at the base were halted over concerns the makeshift facilities don't meet ICE's detention standards. Now the private federal contractor behind the Guantánamo detention site is under renewed scrutiny. Investigative journalist José Olivares shares what we know about Akima Infrastructure Protection, an Alaska Native corporation that counts among its myriad federal contracts immigration detention facilities across the United Stat…
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). ICC urged to probe Biden over Gaza war crimes, investigate Trump for obstructing justice. presstv.ir A US-based rights group has called on ICC to investigate Joe Biden for "aiding and abetting" war crimes in the Gaza Strip, and Donald Trump for "obstructing justice."
(2025-02-25). Palestinian man dies in Israeli prison as Foreign Ministry urges intl. probe into regime's crimes. presstv.ir Two Palestinian prisoners' rights groups have confirmed the death of a Palestinian man from the Gaza Strip at an Israeli detention center.
(2025-02-25). Six Gaza children, including newborn girl, die of cold weather as Israel blocks aid. presstv.ir Several children, including a newborn girl, have died of cold weather overnight in Gaza as Israel continues to restrict the entry of tents and mobile homes.
(2025-02-25). Syrian Kurds boycott post-Assad National Dialogue Conference. newarab.com 
Syrian Kurds have declared they will boycott a two-day
(2025-02-25). Syrians protest against Israeli attempts to 'divide south'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Crumbling homes and hidden landmines pose threat to Syria's IDPs. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). What does Syria need from the IMF? Does it meet aid conditions. newarab.com 
Damascus — Joulnar al-Ali: After a 16-year hiatus between Syria and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), recent statements suggest the IMF is prepared to support Syria. | Communication between the two parties has begun to assess the needs of key institutions, such as the Central Bank of Syria, and to provide financial and technical assistance to strengthen their capacity. | The goal is to enable these institutions to function effectively for the benefit of the economy and the population according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in recent press remarks. | Today, the Syrian economy is in ne…
(2025-02-25). Syria's New Future. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). UGC NET December 2024 Result Out: Key Highlights. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the result of the UGC NET December 2024 exam Saturday.
(2025-02-25). Fighting money laundering and terrorism financing. independent.co.ug 
Upcoming regional meeting highlights need for implementation of Risk Based Approach from a CSO perspective COMMENT | ERIC ODONGO | Uganda will next month host the 49th Task Force of Senior Officials' Meeting of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). This event highlights the need for increased transparency in the implementation of the …
(2025-02-25). Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Picture of graves dug by residents of Tayba where the victims of the Sudan Shield Forces were buried after the attack on January 10. The picture was taken/shared by a resident of Tayba and geolocated by Human Rights Watch in Tayba. | © 2025 Private | The Sudan Shield Forces, an armed group that fights alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces, intentionally targeted civilians and their property in an attack on January 10.Armed groups fighting alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces have carried out violent abuses against civilians in their latest offensive in Gezira state.The Sudanese author…
(2025-02-25). CPJ: UK must lead joint statement on Egypt at UN Human Rights Council. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). Some Of Australia's Largest Companies Are Failing To 'Know And Show' Their Respect For Human Rights #Some #Australia's #Largest #Companies #Failing #'Know #Show' #Their #Respect #Human #Rights #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In our complex, interconnected world, there are risks of human rights violations throughout global supply chains. Examples include not only modern slavery and child …
(2025-02-25). Workers World honors Black History Month, every day! workers.org 
Since its inception, Workers World newspaper has highlighted the Black Liberation struggle and Civil Rights Movement and has celebrated their heroes from Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner to Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. WW covers struggles to free political prisoners Mumia Au-Jamal and Imam Jamil . . . |
(2025-02-25). Kyrgyzstan: Address death threats against imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy. fidh.org In a joint statement, several human rights organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (International Federation for Human Rights -FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT), call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy detained in Kyrgzystan since January 2024. Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and (…) | – |
(2025-02-25). The Worldwide Corona Crisis. Global Coup d'État Against Humanity. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca
| The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity: | by Michel Chossudovsky | Michel Chossudovsky reviews in detail how this insidious project "destroys people's lives". He provides a comprehensive analysis of everything you need to know about the "pandemic" — from …
(2025-02-25). Why the Reserve Bank's interest rate cut won't solve cost-of-living crisis. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Israel presses Hamas to expedite hostage release after humiliating treatment of captives. haaretz.com The demand is part of the behind-the-scenes negotiations taking place to solve the crisis caused by Israel's refusal to release the Palestinian prisoners. The freeze was intended to show Israel's revulsion to the horrific murders of the Bibas family and humiliating treatment of hostages…
(2025-02-25). Egypt condemns Ethiopia 'unilateralism' over Nile Day GERD tour. newarab.com 
Egypt has strongly criticised Ethiopia's decision to include a visit to the The dam's construction and its impact on Egypt's share of the Nile river which begins in Ethiopia, has been the source of a decade-long crisis between the two countries that remains unresolved. | The 19th Nile Day celebrat…
(2025-02-25). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-02-25). UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis. The resolution received 10 votes in favor, none against, …
(2025-02-25). The Major Parties Want 9 In 10 GP Visits Bulk Billed By 2030. Here's Why We Shouldn't Aim For 100% #Major #Parties #Want #Visits #Bulk #Billed #2030. #Here's #Shouldn't #100% #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Unaffordable GP visits has become a pressing issue amid the increasing cost-of-living crisis. About 30% of Australians delayed or didn't see a GP in 2023 24. | To solve …
(2025-02-25). Growing State Debt & Attack on Federalism in India. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, held from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February, 2025, Sankha Subhra Biswas spoke about the growing debt crisis of the governments across various states in India and its impact on the federal structure of the country. Please find below the presentation. | – | / |
(2025-02-25). Between Bombs: The Art of Palestinian Storytelling with Eman Alhaj Ali. counterpunch.org On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt discusses storytelling, writing, and reading during the Palestinian genocide with Eman Aljhaj Ali in Gaza. Eman Alhaj Ali is a Palestinian writer, translator, and storyteller from Gaza. Reading and writing are her passions with her byline appearing on a number of international news outlets — The
(2025-02-25). Danish police arrest 20 people protesting to stop military shipment to Israel. presstv.ir Danish police have arrested 20 people at a protest demanding maritime transport company Maersk to stop delivering military equipment to Israel which has been carrying out genocide of Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023.
(2025-02-25). The genocide and lessons from the first Nakba — a Gazan perspective. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Remembering Aaron Bushnell. mondoweiss.net 
Aaron Bushnell died by self-immolation in protest of the Gaza genocide a year ago today. His memory should stir a fire in our souls, and force us to evaluate our commitment to a better world.
(2025-02-25). Biden and Trump referred to the ICC for complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co A non-profit organisation has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former US president Joe Biden for fuelling Israel's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. And it has highlighted the role of current president Donald Trump too. Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) isn't exactly a radical organisation, having previously received ample corporate funding. …
(2025-02-25). Hamas denounces Israel's war crimes. workers.org 
The following statement was sent by Taher Al-Nono, media adviser to the Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, to Al-Jazeera on Feb. 21, 2025. The Resistance News Network reprinted the statement. Hamas releases new batch of Israeli captives, Feb. 22, 2025. Credit: Indian Times This weeping launched by [Israel's . . . |
(2025-02-25). US Tech Companies Aid Israel's War Crimes—You Could Be Their Next Victim. mintpressnews.com From Microsoft and Google to Oracle and OpenAI, American companies are fueling the rise of autonomous warfare—technology that's already being tested on Palestinians and could soon be turned against Americans.
(2025-02-25). Netanyahu: we are changing the face of the Middle East. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his vision for reshaping the Middle East, stating, "A year ago, I said we would change the face of the region, and that is exactly what we are doing." He expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to provide Gazans with the option to leave the Strip, emphasizing that Israel is facilitating their departure without financial obstacles. Netanyahu also credited Trump for aiding Israel's efforts to free hostages and providing essential military support.Addressing broader security concerns, Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli forces would…
(2025-02-25). Election winner Merz invites Netanyahu to Germany. newarab.com 
German election winner "I think it is a completely absurd idea that an Israeli Prime Minister cannot visit the Federal Republic of Germa…
(2025-02-25). 'War Criminal Netanyahu' backstage, bodies of 4 Israeli captives returned. ummid.com With a banner written with 'War Criminal Netanyahu Killed Them' backstage, Palestinian Resistance fighters Thursday February 20, 2025 handed over the dead bodies of four Israeli captives, including Bibas children, to Red Cross.
(2025-02-25). Future German chancellor vows to shield Netanyahu from ICC arrest warrant. thecradle.co
(2025-02-25). Samoan Prime Minister Fiame survives in resounding no-confidence vote. asiapacificreport.nz By Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has survived a vote of no confidence after weeks of political turmoil. In a vote today, she defeated the motion by 34 votes in favour and 15 against. The motion was prompted by a split in the ruling FAST Party, which saw…
(2025-02-25). US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies at UN. scmp.com UN votes highlight growing tensions between the US and its European partners over the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
(2025-02-25). Challenging Labor Bureaucracy. counterpunch.org 
US politics is often defined by populism in rhetoric and elitism in practice. This is especially evident with the so-called "realignment" within the two major parties, as large swaths of working class voters flee the Democratic party and switch to the Republicans, whose own form of right-wing populism succeeded in the 2024 elections. However, voters
(2025-02-25). Democrats Irritated by Voters Who Elected Them Need an Attitude Adjustment. counterpunch.org 
The Capitol's phone lines have been overwhelmed this month, and some Democrats are complaining about the deluge of calls from voters who implore them to fight the Trump administration. Too often the responses to the calls have amounted to passing the buck rightward. "It's been a constant theme of us saying, 'Please call the Republicans,'" Virginia Democratic
(2025-02-25). Iran Explains Reason for Abstention on Ukraine War Resolutions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The representative of Iran to the United Nations gave reasons why the country abstained from the vote on the UN General Assembly resolutions on the Ukraine war, describing them as "another political move in a wider geopolitical rivalry".
(2025-02-25). Trump vs. Farmers: Hunger, deportation, billions for greedy agribusiness. peoplesworld.org 
SEQUIM—Rural voters were a big factor in Donald Trump's second term election last November, although Washington State voters sent in their mail ballots 59% for Kamala Harris. Even here in rural Clallam County, voters favored the Democrat with a 54% margin. Yet now, in rural Republican districts, farmers are expressing anger, fears, and frustration about …
(2025-02-25). Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports. whyy.org Pennsylvania's governing body for high school sports has changed its policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete in prep athletics to follow The board of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association voted last week to remove a policy that had deferred to school principals to determine an athlete's "gender" when "questioned or uncertain," and instead approved one that officials said was designed to comply with Trump's order. | The new policy defe…
(2025-02-25). Israel refuses entry to 2 EU lawmakers, accuses 1 of promoting boycotts. scmp.com Lynn Boylan, who chairs European Parliament EU-Palestine delegation, and French politician Rima Hassan ordered to return to Europe.
(2025-02-25). Nasrallah Shattered Israeli Army's Invincibility Myth: Top Yemeni Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chairman of Yemen's Supreme Political Council paid tribute to the late secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah, saying that Seyed Hassan Nasrallah not only liberated Lebanon from Israeli occupation but also dismantled the long-standing myth of the Israeli army's invincibility.
(2025-02-25). Israel's WMDs, Nukes Threaten World Peace: Iranian FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, pose a grave threat to regional and global peace and security and obstruct the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East, the Iranian foreign minister said.
(2025-02-25). Campus Police Are Using Israeli Spy Tech to Crack Down on Student Protest. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-25). Israel Sends Tanks into West Bank Amid "De Facto Annexation" of Palestinian Lands: Mariam Barghouti. scheerpost.com By DemocracyNow! Israel has sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in 20 years, as the Israeli military escalates its offensive that has already displaced 40,000 Palestinians. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Palestinians living in the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps will not be allowed to return to …
(2025-02-25). Israel Lays Siege To The West Bank, And The World Ignores It. progressivehub.net HANNO HAUENSTEIN | +972 MAGAZINE…
(2025-02-25). Israeli tanks roll into West Bank first time in 20 years as prelude to forcible annexation. presstv.ir Israel has launched fresh aggression on the occupied West Bank, deploying tanks and displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians from their homes as a prelude to forcible annexation.
(2025-02-25). Hamas denounces NYT distortion of Marzouk's comments on Op Al-Aqsa Flood. presstv.ir Hamas rejects the New York Times newspaper' distortion of Marzouk's comments on Operation al-Aqsa Flood against Israel on October 7, 2023, stressing that the remarks are inaccurate and have been taken out of context.
(2025-02-25). Flying warplanes over Beirut funeral exposed enemy's fear of power, unity of nations: IRGC. presstv.ir The IRGC chief says Israel is afraid of the power and unity of nations, highlighting the regime's lack of cultural sensitivity, civility, and humanity.
(2025-02-25). Israeli forces blow off doors of mosque in Nablus as violent raids rage in West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces raid the Imam Ali Mosque in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, confiscating the recordings of surveillance cameras installed there.
(2025-02-25). West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza style destruction as Israel escalates raids. presstv.ir The Palestinians of the occupied West Bank fear Israel will destroy the territory the same way it destroyed Gaza.
(2025-02-25). Hamas: Ibrahimi Mosque massacre testament to Israel's criminal policy. presstv.ir On the anniversary of the 1994 Ibrahimi Mosque massacre, Hamas has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's ongoing aggression in the occupied territories.
(2025-02-25). 'Shocking attack on free expression': Canadian politician slams arrest of pro-Palestine activist. presstv.ir A senior Canadian politician has condemned the recent arrest of Yves Engler, a Montreal-based author and activist against the Israeli apartheid.
(2025-02-25). Palestinian says Israeli jailers poured acid on him during interrogation. presstv.ir Mohammed Abu Tawila, a Palestinian who was held in Israeli jails, says Israelis poured acid and other chemicals on his body during an interrogation.
(2025-02-25). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Lebanon bans Captain America: Brave New World over casting Israeli actress. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Lebanon recently announced banning Marvel's recent blockbuster movie, "Captain America: Brave New World" due to the casting of Israeli actress Shira Haas in the superhero film. The actress plays Ruth Bat-Seraph (also known as Sabra), an Israeli superhero and a Mossad agent created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema who first appeared in Marvel comics during 1985's Incredible Hulk #250. Upon knowing about Marvel's casting choice, pro-Palestine activists took to social media and urged superhero fans to boycott the movie. Activists also launched a boycott campaign, which initiated the ban of Cap…
(2025-02-25). Israeli occupation Army Spokesman: Wrong diagnosis in the Golan and the incident is over. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). The Israeli occupation continues its wide-scale aggression on Jenin refugee camp for the 36th day in a row. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). Israeli occupation forces demolish two homes in the town of Kafr al-Dik in the central occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). Israeli occupation forces storm a residential building in the city of Nablus. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). Jerusalem's Educational Bookshop owners speak out after arrest. newarab.com 
Since the beginning of the In a recent escalation, these measures targeted the On Sunday, 9 February, Israeli police raided both branches of the bookstore, arresting Mahmoud and his nephew Ahmad Muna, who was managing one of the locations at the time. | Speaking to The New Arab after…
(2025-02-25). Israel mulls heavy Ramadan restrictions on al-Aqsa mosque. newarab.com 
The restrictions, according to reports in Israeli Public Broadcaster Kan, include the deployment of 3,000 Kan also repo…
(2025-02-25). Israeli forces demolish 120 buildings in Jenin, deploy tanks. newarab.com 
The demolition of houses comes alongside the destruction of other infrastructure in the city, including roads. | A platoon of tanks was also deployed to Jenin, which on Sunday stormed the city from its western entranc…
(2025-02-25). Israeli Likud MK calls for killing of 'subhuman' Palestinian men. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). UN 'gravely concerned' at Israeli settler violence in West Bank. newarab.com 
The UN chief voiced alarm Monday at Israel on Sunday said its troops would
(2025-02-25). US congress candidate seeks Israeli control over West Bank, Gaza. newarab.com 
A Randy Fine, a State Senator for "My first bill in congress wil…
(2025-02-25). To foil Gaza plan Arabs must give Trump an offer he can't refuse. newarab.com 
The upcoming Arab League summit, scheduled to convene in the Egyptian capital Cairo on For 500 days they have stood by, inert, as Israel conducted a genocidal campaign against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with the unconditional support of Israel's — and their — The not entirely unpredic…
(2025-02-25). A Palestinian-Israeli Film Is an Oscars Favorite ‚àí So Why Is It So Hard to See? scheerpost.com By Drew Paul / The Conversation For many low-budget, independent films, an Oscar nomination is a golden ticket. The publicity can translate into theatrical releases or rereleases, along with more on-demand rentals and sales. However, for "No Other Land," a Palestinian-Israeli film nominated for best documentary at the 2025 Academy Awards, this exposure is unlikely to translate …
(2025-02-25). Remembering Roberta Flack, A Spellbinding Virtuoso Of Musical Interpretation #Remembering #Roberta #Flack, #Spellbinding #Virtuoso #Musical #Interpretation #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The multi-Grammy award winner Roberta Flack has passed away at 88. | Her approach and sound were a unique combination of soul, folk, rhythm and blues, jazz, pop and …
(2025-02-25). Calling 000 For Help In An Emergency Doesn't Work In Parts Of Australia But A New Plan Could Change That #Calling #Help #Emergency #Doesn't #Work #Parts #Australia #Plan #Change #That #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | People could soon make mobile calls and send SMS text messages from the remotest parts of Australia, under a new election promise from the federal Albanese government to …
(2025-02-25). What Do Young People Want To See In Politics? More Than 20,000 Pieces Of Their Writing Hold Some Answers #What #Young #People #Want #Politics? #More #Than #20,000 #Pieces #Their #Writing #Some #Answers #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ahead of the Australian election, candidates, advisers and political parties might be paying attention to what young people think. And if they're not, they should be. …
(2025-02-25). Smart Is Sexy New Study On Fish Doing Puzzles Hints Intelligence Partly Evolved Via Sexual Selection #Smart #Sexy #Study #Fish #Doing #Puzzles #Hints #Intelligence #Partly #Evolved #Sexual #Selection #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We humans often underestimate the intelligence of other animals. You've probably seen videos of monkeys , ravens or parrots solving puzzles. | But fish also possess …
(2025-02-25). Carbon Capture And Storage: How To Remove All CO2 Emissions Everywhere All At Once #Carbon #Capture #Storage: #Remove #Emissions #Everywhere #Once #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It is increasingly likely that we will not reach the 2030 targets for reducing CO2 emissions, nor those set for 2050 . As a result, many people are now arguing that we …
(2025-02-25). Trump Wants US To 'Partner' With Russia To Weaken China. popularresistance.org The Donald Trump administration is holding talks between the United States and Russia, and he says he wants to end the war in Ukraine. | Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio has even proposed that the US could "partner with the Russians, geopolitically". | What is happening here? The simple answer is that this is all about China. | Trump is trying to divide Russia from China, in an attempt to isolate Beijing. | The United States sees China as the number one threat to its global dominance. This has been stated clearly by top officials in both the Trump administration and the previous Joe Biden administration.
(2025-02-25). Trump science policy nominee calls China most formidable technology, science competitor. scmp.com 'Chinese progress in nuclear fusion, quantum technologies and autonomous systems' highlight urgency of work ahead, said Michael Kratsios.
(2025-02-25). France offers nuclear shield to Europe as US threatens to withdraw forces: Report. presstv.ir France has reportedly expressed readiness to use its nuclear deterrent to help protect Europe against potential threats amid US plans to withdraw its forces from the continent.
(2025-02-25). Iran rules out nuclear talks with US amid 'maximum pressure' campaign. presstv.ir Iran will not engage in negotiations with the United States on its nuclear program unless the White House steps back from a recently reinstated "maximum pressure" campaign, Foreign Minister Araghchi says.
(2025-02-25). 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…
(2025-02-25). China begins construction of first nuclear power reactor of 2025. ecns.cn The first nuclear power unit to begin construction in China this year has completed its concrete pouring in Guangdong province on Monday, marking the official start of its construction.
(2025-02-25). Gloominess and Magical Thinking. dissidentvoice.org Never allow intelligence chiefs to speak publicly. Their prerogative lies in lying, their reassurance, cool deception. While the attractions of transparency are powerful, the result of a garrulous spook is always going to be unreliable. In Australia, a comically looking individual by the name of Mike Burgess terrorises and terrifies the local populace as head …
(2025-02-25). No Excuses. No Compromises. No Fear. No Forgiveness. dissidentvoice.org "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Spoken by a fellow in a time when tolerance and trust, faith in the essential goodness of human beings, belief in turn-the-other-cheek stoicism, all were still possible. It was innovative even back then, but an option which could be considered. These are different times. No …
(2025-02-25). Aaron Bushnell and the universe of moral obligation. mondoweiss.net 
Through his self-immolation, Aaron Bushnell aligned himself with the Palestinian people and joined them outside the universe of moral obligation of the West. One year later we are still struggling to understand his radical action.
(2025-02-25). A Federal Worker Speaks Out: 'Many Jobs And Services Will Disappear'. popularresistance.org In the first month of the new Trump administration, there has been a widespread assault on federal workers led by billionaire Elon Musk and his new 'agency' called DOGE. Thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs, funding for government programs has been suspended and technocrats under Musk have entered agencies and demanded access to privileged data. Clearing the FOG speaks with a current federal worker, John, who is being kept anonymous for protection, about what is happening within federal agencies, the legality of the attacks and how workers are organizing and fighting back. John warns that most federa…
(2025-02-25). Yes, Ukraine Started The War. popularresistance.org The central question in all this is: when did the Ukraine war actually start? The Western mainstream leads masses of people to believe it began Feb. 24, 2022, when the Russian regular army intervened in what was already an eight-year old civil war that was very much begun by Ukraine, with U.S. help. | That's the part they don't tell you. | The key to the falsehood is what the BBC calls "Ukraine's pro-Russian president" being "ousted by popular demonstrations." [Emphasis added.] | Of course Trump didn't explain that. He's not a great public speaker. He too often fails to lay out the context needed to understand wh…
(2025-02-25). Malcolm X in Palestine. workers.org 
The following statement was issued by the Palestinian-led Within Our Lifetime group based in New York City on Resistance News Network on Feb. 21, 2025. Today on the 60th anniversary of his assassination and martyrdom on February 21, 1965, we honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X, El-Hajj Malik . . . |
(2025-02-25). In Malcolm's memory. workers.org 
The author, while a prisoner on Pennsylvania's death row, wrote this 2005 tribute to Malcolm X. It is a tribute to grassroots Black and socialist movements that the name of Malcolm X is known today. His handsome, bronze image stares back from U.S. postage stamps. His autobiography continues to inspire . . . |
(2025-02-25). Malcolm X's timeless contributions to Black Liberation. workers.org 
Monica Moorehead, a Workers World managing editor and editor of "Marxism, Reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle," gave the following talk at a New York City Workers World Party forum honoring Malcolm X on Feb. 20, 2025. Black History Month forum panelists left to right: . George Qarmout, Betty Davis, Janisse . . . |
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). COVID excess deaths "saved" $300 billion in Social Security payments. wsws.org A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research estimated that in the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 1.75 million excess deaths.
(2025-02-25). Hezbollah's display of power proved resistance cannot be eliminated: Iran parl. speaker. presstv.ir The Iranian Majlis (Parliament) speaker reaffirms that Hezbollah's strength and popularity have made it impossible for enemies to eliminate resistance from Lebanon's political and security landscape.
(2025-02-25). Yedioth Ahronoth quoting a Golani Brigade soldier's memoirs: I was eager for the ground incursion into Lebanon, but the explosion of Hezbollah's drone inside the military base sent me back to Tel Aviv quickly. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). After Nasrallah's burial, an era ends for Hezbollah and Lebanon. newarab.com 
A sea of black, dappled with the canary-yellow flags of the Hundreds of thousands poured into the capital for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the
(2025-02-25). Christian Zionism: A Double-Edged Sword. ummid.com Christian Zionism is a double-edged sword and has become a significant force in shaping Western attitudes toward Islam and Muslims.
(2025-02-25). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). Sri Lanka : IMF's iron clasp, a maiden Budget and protecting the poor. cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). Germany: drained of power; der Kraft beraubt. cadtm.org Germany holds a snap election on Sunday and the current coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP) is heading for a heavy defeat. The main opposition conservative Christian Democrat-Christian Social Union alliance is polling about 30% in voting intentions, while the SPD is down to 16% (from 26% last time) and the Greens at 13% (from 15%), with the FDP likely unable to muster even the 5% share required to get seats in the Bundestag (parliament). (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-25). Trump's tariff tantrums. cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). Trump the "peacemaker" like Hitler the "chancellor of peace"! cadtm.org
(2025-02-25). Iran Has Overcome Challenges like Sanctions, Terrorism, FM Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country has managed to overcome various challenges such as unjust economic sanctions and terrorism over the past decades.
(2025-02-25). Iran, Kuwait Discuss Expansion of Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and Kuwait weighed plans to promote cooperation between the two neighbors in various fields.
(2025-02-25). Bangladesh journalists face threats from attacks, investigations, and looming cyber laws. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2025-02-25). Russia and the US' Diplomatic Choreography at the UN Shows Their Commitment to a "New Détente" globalresearch.ca Any claims of Russia "backstabbing" or "selling out" China are absurd and driven by a desire to sow discord. | The "
(2025-02-25). Gloominess and Magical Thinking: The Comical, Frightening Mike Burgess of the Australian Secret Intelligence Organisation. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-02-25). Cowardice and Cancellation: Creative Australia and the Venice Biennale. counterpunch.org 
Cowardice is the milk that runs in the veins of many event organisers, especially when it comes to those occasions that might provoke the unmanaged unexpected. The same organisers will claim to be open minded, accommodating to stirring debate, and open to what is trendily termed in artistic lingo as "provocations". The dropping by Creative Australia
(2025-02-25). Second round of Industrial Inquiry Commission hearings confirms gang-up against Canada Post workers. wsws.org To counter the company-government-union gang-up against them, Canada Post workers must take the struggle into their own hands and prepare an industrial and political counteroffensive against government-strikebreaking and for secure jobs for all.
(2025-02-25). Trump administration plans to build concentration camps on US military bases. wsws.org Trump's decision to utilize and expand military bases for internment is a further sign of the breakdown of democratic forms of rule in the US and underscores that the ruling class is preparing to revive and expand on the worst crimes in world history.
(2025-02-25). Kvitova not setting goals in comeback from maternity break. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Kyotera struggles to contain Monkey Pox outbreak, targets sex workers. independent.co.ug 
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Kyotera district are grappling with the spread of Monkey Pox, which is reportedly exacerbated by the activities of commercial sex workers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Mpox is an infectious disease that can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle aches, …
(2025-02-25). Why America Is Worried About China's New Canal in Cambodia. globalresearch.ca Cambodia is building a new canal projected which is designed to bypass Vietnam's crucially important Mekong Delta, with China underwriting the construction. Not far from the new canal's exit point lies a key Chinese naval base, a fact which has …
(2025-02-25). The Arctic: The Next 'Great Game.' The Northern Sea Route, China's Polar Silk Road. globalresearch.ca 
Read Part I: ⚪ By *** | The Arctic Great Game: | The Arctic is now identified as important in a potential superpower conflict.
(2025-02-25). Putin backs Trump's proposal for US, China and Russia to halve defence spending. scmp.com Russian president also offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of rare earth metals deposits.
(2025-02-25). Trump's US government shake-up hits agency enforcing export controls aimed at China. scmp.com Bureau of Industry and Security's work carries implications for US global trade in what are arguably its most important products.
(2025-02-25). US imposes new sanctions on Chinese and Indian firms for helping Iran oil sales. scmp.com More than 30 individuals, entities and vessels are cited for allegedly helping Tehran fund terrorism through energy sales and transport.
(2025-02-25). New Zealand need not fear China's growing ties with Pacific nations. scmp.com Rather than falling victim to zero-sum illusions, the West must embrace the multiplex nature of Pacific diplomacy.
(2025-02-25). China-Russia ties more stable, mature amid complex international landscape: Global Times editorial. defenddemocracy.press By Global Times Feb 25, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping took a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday afternoon. During the call, President Xi reaffirmed that China-Russia relationship is neither targeted at any third party nor affected by any third party, noting "both countries have long-term development strategies and foreign policies." President …
(2025-02-25). If this is the end of Pax Americana, what comes next? scmp.com China's support for a rules-based order, in contrast to recent US policies under Trump, indicates Beijing is now the more reliable partner.
(2025-02-25). Australian Labor governments place Whyalla Steelworks under administration, announce huge bailout. wsws.org The carefully orchestrated state-federal operation reflects the strategic importance of the 60-year-old facility to the Australian ruling class, amid escalating plans for war against China.
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). China unveils the world's first front-flipping robot. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Engine AI, a robotics company based in Shenzhen, China, has unveiled its new humanoid robot capable of performing front flips with ease and precision, the world's first front-flipping robot.Engine AI PM01 new humanoid robot: Engine AI has developed PM01, the new humanoid robot capable of performing front flips. The company successfully calculated the robot's dynamic balance and instantaneous acceleration, enabling it to execute front flips easily, smoothly, and perfectly. | Additionally, the new humanoid robot can perform steady movements and high-speed activities with ease and precision.
(2025-02-25). Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed ship after subsea cable cut. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). China Criticizes Canadian Sanctions: A Diplomatic Dispute. devdiscourse.com China has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against Canada, following the inclusion of Chinese companies in Canada's newly announced sanctions targeting Russia. The Chinese foreign ministry stood firm on its stance against unilateral sanctions that lack international legal standing.
(2025-02-25). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-02-25). China Deploys Underwater Intelligent Computing Cluster. ummid.com In a significant leap forward in sustainable high-performance computing, China has deployed an underwater intelligent computing cluster off the coast of its southernmost province of Hainan.
(2025-02-25). Xi says bilateral ties show China, Russia good neighbors, true friends. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that history and reality show that China and Russia are good neighbors that cannot be moved away, and true friends who share weal and woe, support each other and achieve common development. He made the remarks when having a phone conversation with Russian President …
(2025-02-25). Construction SOE to increase focus on BRI. ecns.cn China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp (CR20G), a unit of State-owned China Railway Construction Corp, said it will intensify efforts to expand in markets involved in the Belt and Road Initiative and other emerging economies this year.
(2025-02-25). AI trends transforming industrial development. ecns.cn A new wave of artificial intelligence innovation is accelerating China's industrial transformation. Companies such as DeepSeek have been making headlines across multiple sectors"…
(2025-02-25). Private sector encouraged to invest in major energy projects. ecns.cn Private companies will be further encouraged to invest in energy development, utilization and infrastructure construction, according to China's top energy authority.
(2025-02-25). China's medical aid team to Guyana showcases Chinese aerobic exercise at Mashramani festival. ecns.cn The 20th China (Jiangsu) medical aid team to Guyana showcased the traditional Chinese fitness exercise Baduanjin, a traditional form of Chinese aerobic exercise, at the Mashramani festival celebration in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana last Friday.
(2025-02-25). China's offshore engineering equipment sector tops market for seven consecutive years. ecns.cn China's self-developed fourth-generation offshore engineering installation vessels Zhigao and Zhiyuan were successfully completed on Sunday in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2025-02-25). China launches first cross-border e-commerce export of aviation products in Qingdao. ecns.cn A company within China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area (Qingdao FTZ) recently exported a batch of aviation-specific products through the Qingdao cross-border e-commerce platform by 9710 e-commerce model, marking the official launch of China's first cross-border e-commerce export transaction for aviation-specific products, according to Qingdao FTZ on Monday.
(2025-02-25). Per capita disposable income of China's rural residents reaches $3,185 in 2024. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in rural development despite severe natural disasters and other challenges in 2024, said Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, at a press conference on further deepening rural reforms and advancing comprehensive rural revitalization on Monday.
(2025-02-25). China says America First Investment Policy discriminatory. ecns.cn Beijing is strongly dissatisfied and has lodged solemn protests to the United States over its America First Investment Policy as it states "various discriminatory initiatives to strengthen restrictions on two-way investment with China".
(2025-02-25). China-Thailand High-Speed Railway Phase-2 approved by Thai Cabinet. ecns.cn The Thai Cabinet has approved the phase-2 of the China-Thailand High-Speed Railway (HSR), a flagship infrastructure project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and also the Southeast Asian country's first standard-gauge HSR, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2025-02-25). Shenzhen thinking long term. ecns.cn Shenzhen, a high-tech powerhouse in South China's Guangdong province, plans to launch targeted supportive policies, including 4.5 billion yuan ($630 million) in financial incentives, to drive the city's artificial intelligence and robotics sectors.
(2025-02-25). China widens research on constitutional affairs. ecns.cn China has ramped up research on constitutional matters in its legislative process over the past year to safeguard the authority of the Constitution and ensure that every provision aligns with the country's fundamental law, senior legislators said.
(2025-02-25). Top court intensifies crackdown on cross-border telecom fraud. ecns.cn China's top court has vowed to intensify its crackdown on cross-border telecom fraud, releasing details of seven major cases in which key members of scam networks were given the maximum punishment allowed by law.
(2025-02-25). Aviation law to be amended with major revisions. ecns.cn A draft amendment to China's Civil Aviation Law was submitted on Monday for its first review by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislative body.
(2025-02-25). Shanghai unveils 3-year plan to become China's premier inbound tourism gateway. ecns.cn The Shanghai Municipal Government recently released a three-year action plan spanning from 2025 to 2027, outlining its vision to establish Shanghai as China's premier inbound tourism gateway and a model for integrating cultural experiences with tourism offerings.
(2025-02-25). Birds frolic in snow in central China's Hubei. ecns.cn A Golden pheasant and a Red-billed leiothrixes are captured by photographersat Shennongjia in central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 23, 2025.
(2025-02-25). Plum blossoms bring spring to east China's Nanjing. ecns.cn Aerial view of the plum blossom on the Meihua Mountain atthe imperial Xiaoling Mausoleum scenic area, the burial site of the Ming Dynasty's (1368-1644) founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2025-02-25). China's marine economy exceeds 10 trillion yuan in 2024. ecns.cn China's marine economy achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with its gross ocean product (GOP) exceeding 10 trillion yuan (about $1.4 trillion) for the first time.
(2025-02-25). The Gruesome Twosome: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-25). Good Guys/Bad Guys. counterpunch.org 
We are in an intensely good guys/bad guys cultural mindset. I describe it as a cultural imaginary because how we see our enemies is more of how we imagine them than how we've experienced them. We don't hang with those living differently than we do so we have little firsthand knowledge. But we read, listen and see representations of what we do not have firsthand knowledge. But it's a passionate seeing and hearing in that we are already responding within a space in which everything is already tagged. There's no neutral position outside anything because we are always already positioned in mind and heart someplace. <...
(2025-02-25). Are We All Soon to Be 'Fugitive Slaves' If Birthright Citizenship Is Killed?" counterpunch.org 
Soon unelected co-President Musk may "own" us all as he buys elections with his "free speech" (money is speech per Citizens United). After his "investment" in the Presidency in 2024, Musk now moves into states: "Musk's attempt to buy Wisconsin's Supreme Court is a red alert that his attack on democracy isn't limited to gutting
(2025-02-25). The Trump-Zelensky Feud: The Lies Have It. counterpunch.org 
The Lies Never Stop On February 18, Presidents Trump and Zelensky spoke by phone following US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia that aim at ending the war in Ukraine. Their conversation boils down to this: Trump offered his usual mix of lies and outrageous demands, and Zelensky politely and indirectly suggested that Trump was selling Ukraine
(2025-02-25). President Decline, Baby, Decline. counterpunch.org 
Count on one thing: in some almost unimaginable future, no American president (if we even have them anymore) is going to rename a mountain for Donald Trump as he's recently tried to do with North America's tallest peak. He wants Alaska's Mount Denali (to hell with Native American names!) to be called Mount McKinley in honor of
(2025-02-25). Palestine: America's Fork in the Road. counterpunch.org 
For Palestine and Palestinians, 14 May 1948 was a fateful day in its 4,000-year history. It was also historically pivotal for the United States. Paraphrasing British author, George Orwell, it is essential to rediscover the past in order to gain control of the present and save the future. Eleven minutes after David Ben-Gurion, head of the Jewish Agency,
(2025-02-25). Is USAID a "Criminal Organization?"—In Nicaragua, the Evidence Suggests It Is. covertactionmagazine.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just closed down USAID after Elon Musk branded it "a criminal organization," adding "it's time for it to die." Is there any truth to Musk's allegation? One "beneficiary" of USAID is Nicaragua, a country with one of the lowest incomes per head in Latin America. Between 2014 and 2021, USAID …
(2025-02-25). Join the Fight: Canada and 23 Nations Demand a Halt to COVID-19 mRNA 'Vaccines'. globalresearch.ca Canadians, alongside 23 other nations, are united in demanding that our federal governments halt the use of COVID-19 Genetic 'Vaccines' and launch a thorough investigation into their approval and deployment. | A formal notice, signed by 800 scientists and policymakers, has …
(2025-02-25). The 'Lab-Leak Origin' Of Covid-19. Fact Or Fiction? #'Lab-Leak #Origin' #Covid-19. #Fact #Fiction? #Factory #Output #Production #Appliance #Equipment. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a January 24 interview with the far-right-wing outlet Breitbart News, newly appointed CIA director John Ratcliffe stated that assessing intelligence on a potential …
(2025-02-25). As Musk Slashes Federal Gov't & Fires Thousands, Workers, Trump Appointees, Judges & Media Push Back. democracynow.org 
Reporters, workers and now judges across the country are disputing the cost-cutting claims of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which has targeted federal employees across multiple sectors with firings, forced resignations and threatened layoffs. One of the millions of Americans being impacted by DOGE's draconian measures is Latisha, an employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She says that Musk's recent demand ordering federal employees to email a summary of their work from the past week was "insulting" and "disrespectful," and that “…
(2025-02-25). DeepSeek is reshaping AI industry. ecns.cn The rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, is reshaping the AI industry and prompting market players to explore new possibilities, experts said at the 2025 Global Developer Conference, which concluded Sunday.
(2025-02-25). Chinese enterprises in Silicon Valley looking to play vital role in relations. ecns.cn As Chinese enterprises operating in Northern California celebrated the Year of the Snake, they vowed to play a more vital role in underpinning bilateral business collaborations and more.
(2025-02-25). Tesla rolls out software updates for Chinese car owners. ecns.cn Tesla Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has begun rolling out software updates for Chinese Tesla car owners in stages, introducing an Autopilot feature for urban roads, which is said to enhance the existing Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) driver-assistance system.
(2025-02-25). Chinese scientists decode 'blueprint' of human brain. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made a significant leap in understanding the human brain's complex structure, revealing the intrinsic link between genetic characteristics and the organization of neural connections.
(2025-02-25). Hunan bars use of AI to prescribe medicines. ecns.cn Health authorities in Hunan province have explicitly prohibited the use of artificial intelligence to write prescriptions, requiring all e-prescriptions to originate from physicians certified under the province's medical insurance system.
(2025-02-25). Chinese nurse praised for treating passenger on flight to Ireland. ecns.cn Chinese nurse Jia Shuaiqing recently garnered widespread attention in Ireland for her heroic act of saving a passenger on an international flight.
(2025-02-25). Robot dogs offer help at elderly care center in Hangzhou. ecns.cn New technologies and business models have emerged in recent years to meet the more personalized, diversified, and quality-focused consumption demands of seniors.
(2025-02-25). BBC removes 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone' film over narrator's link with Hamas leader. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has deleted a documentary called "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" that talks about challenges that children in the Gaza Strip faced amid over a year of war.The "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" documentary was filmed largely through the eyes of three children in Gaza with the main narrator named Abdullah Alyazouri. 13-year-old. According to the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), the BBC pulled the documentary after discovering that Abdullah, is the son of a Hamas leader. It mentioned that he is the son of Dr. Ayman Alyazouri, Gaza's deputy agriculture minister.Th…
(2025-02-25). Egyptian and PA plans for post-war Gaza clash ahead of summit. newarab.com 
A number of key differences have arisen between two visions for the Following US President
(2025-02-25). With release delay, fear engulfs Palestinian prisoners' families. newarab.com 
For dozens of Many rushed to the European Gaza Hospital to greet and huge their loved ones. But as the clock struck that anticipated moment of freedom, the hope that ha…
(2025-02-25). Gaza: Three Palestinian babies die from freezing temperatures. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Palestinians in Gaza face bitter survival amid uncertain future. newarab.com Months of displacement and migration have forced Yet, despite the overwhelming destruction, many Palestinians returned to their shattered homes, and are not only struggling with the challenges of rebuilding their lives but also face a battle to survive in a land torn apart by For Yahya A…
(2025-02-25). Trump tweaks his Gaza 'takeover' plan. ummid.com In an important shift, U.S. President Donald Trump Friday retracted his Gaza "takeover" plan and forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
(2025-02-25). Godless Fake Science — Used for Deceptive Corporate and Political Agendas. globalresearch.ca The book
(2025-02-25). Malcolm X, Pan-Africanism and the Cold War. Part I. globalresearch.ca At the height of the state-directed campaigns against revolutionaries and dissidents in the United States after 1946, an atmosphere of apprehension and fear was induced through the utilization of law-enforcement, legislative and judicial means of coercion. | Those who would dare …
(2025-02-25). The Hidden Health Benefit of Carbohydrates. globalresearch.ca Metabolic flexibility allows your body to efficiently switch between burning carbohydrates and fats based on energy needs. Good metabolic flexibility is linked to better insulin sensitivity, stable energy levels, and effective fat metabolism | Avoiding carbohydrates can reduce metabolic flexibility by …
(2025-02-25). Cryptogate: Trump's Snub of Zelensky Greatly Complicates Argentina's President Milei's Already Precarious Situation. globalresearch.ca Amid the political upheaval caused by the cryptocurrency scandal, Argentinian President Javier Milei remained silent on the criticism leveled at Volodymyr Zelensky by Donald Trump despite always supporting the Ukrainian president. With this, the self-described liberal-libertarian Argentine leader is exposed …
(2025-02-25). Europe and US Now Enemies — So What? globalresearch.ca Stephen M. Walt (a Harvard University international relations professor and a prominent member of the so-called realist school of international relations) argues, in his recent
(2025-02-25). Antigo conselheiro promete prender Zelensky. globalresearch.ca As tensàµes políticas internas na Ucrânia està£o a agravar-se. Enquanto os EUA tentam iniciar um diálogo de paz com os russos, o regime neonazista ucraniano reage com desespero. O atual governo ilegítimo tenta tomar medidas ditatoriais para prolongar a guerra …
(2025-02-25). The US-NATO War of Aggression Against Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca When Belgrade was bombed, the children's hospital was the object of air attacks. It had been singled out as a strategic target. NATO stated that to "save the lives" of the newly borne, they did not bomb the section of the hospital where the babies were residing, instead they targeted the power generator, which meant no more power for the incubators.
(2025-02-25). Selected Articles: Who Was Behind the Nord Stream 2022 Sabotage? Reuters. globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-02-25). Los Angeles truckers walk off the job over wage cuts and rising healthcare costs. wsws.org The workers haul imported cargo from the port to warehouses across the Inland Empire and play a crucial role in the supply chain.
(2025-02-25). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…
(2025-02-25). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). IHL and humanitarian principles. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). 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
(2025-02-25). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-25). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-25). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Advanced IHL Learning Series. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-02-25). Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025. icrc.org 10th Substantive Session: ICRC Statement on Threats, February 2025…
(2025-02-25). How can we improve the USPS for public good? liberationnews.org 
Donald Trump wants us to believe that privatizing the USPS will resolve the issues working people experience with it — when in fact, that will only make it worse.
(2025-02-25). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). Human Need NOT MAGA Greed! Campaign. indybay.org 2025 People's Campaign to Fight Back Against Trump MAGA-Musk DOGE's War on Workers and Communities!
(2025-02-25). Australian senator smeared by anti-Iran groups for saying Iranian women 'have a voice'. presstv.ir Fatima Payman, an Australian senator, has faced a smear campaign from anti-Iran groups for her remarks about Iranian women in a recent interview with Press TV.
(2025-02-25). Il Vietnam opera una ristrutturazione completa del governo. strategic-culture.su Il nuovo assetto governativo del Vietnam, frutto di una profonda ristrutturazione, mira a modernizzare la gestione statale grazie a una delega chiara dei poteri e all'autonomia locale, preparando il Paese a una crescita sostenibile e a un ruolo internazionale sempre maggiore. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni il Vietnam ha intrapreso un percorso di trasformazione che ha interessato ogni ambito della vita nazionale, inclusa la struttura e…
(2025-02-25). Palestine solidarity grows in south west Western Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Qld Socialist Alliance launches federal campaign focused on justice for Palestine, housing, climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Ukraine is getting the stick while Russia gets the carrot. thesiriusrepo 
Ken assesses how the US has done a 180 in its relationship with Russia and Ukraine respectively.
(2025-02-25). US resolution on Ukraine passed in Security Council. gnnhd.tv 
Security Council rejected all anti-Russian European amendments and adopted US resolution on Ukraine…
(2025-02-25). Ukraine War Day #1098: The Return Of The Big Mac Attack? — Part IV. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Returning to Recall that Russians are already planning ahead for the end of the war and trying to figure out which foreign brands they will accept back, once (IF) the sanctions are lifted. | The Aviation sanctions against Russia was the most unkindest cut of all. The Europeans meant to inflict pain, and they did. For example, by closing the skies over Europe to Russian planes. To which Russia responded in mirror fashion.
(2025-02-25). US$524 billion needed to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine, World Bank estimates. scmp.com The housing sector accounted for about US$84 billion of the total long-term needs, followed by transport with almost US$78 billion.
(2025-02-25). Ukraine solidarity under the Trump administration (Plus video: Ukraine's fight for self-determination: Three years of resistance against Russian imperialism). links.org.au 
Ukraine Solidarity Network-US — Anyone with an ounce of compassion wants this war to end as soon as possible, but it is morally unacceptable for outsiders to demand that Ukraine surrender.
(2025-02-25). Pseudo-left outlet Left Voice covers for union bureaucrats' embrace of Trump. wsws.org In attempting to reconcile how one can be both "progressive" and prepared to work with fascists, they are compelled to distort what the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky wrote on the unions.
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). Iran's president vows to accelerate cooperation with Russia. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian has pledged to elevate Iran-Russia relations by fast-tracking bilateral agreements and maintaining a constructive process of interaction on regional affairs.
(2025-02-25). Deterrence and strength needed to stop Putin's expansion: UK PM. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine's borders, emphasizing that the only effective response is deterrence and force.He praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people, calling their courage "inspiring" in the face of an ongoing nightmare.In a major defense policy shift, the Prime Minister announced a significant increase in military spending, raising it to 2.5% of the UK's gross national product—equivalent to £30 billion annually. He stressed that security demands require a reassessment of the country's military in…
(2025-02-25). Russian FM Sergei Lavrov lands in Iran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed in the Iranian capital of Tehran Tuesday, according to local Iranian media. Lavrov is scheduled to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the ISNA news agency said. The talks will include "Russian-Iranian relations, and several current international issues.Russian Foreign Ministry posted a photo of Lavrov from Iran airport and wrote: "Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov arrives in Iran on a working visit."The visit comes a day after marking the third anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war during which Moscow was able to control abou…
(2025-02-25). BRICS on course to challenge Western dominance: Russia. ummid.com Undeterred by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats, Russia Saturday said BRICS countries are well on course to challenge the Western dominance.
(2025-02-25). Resetting The US-Russia Ties. ummid.com The way the US President Donald Trump has cosied-up to the Russian President Putin to get the almost three-years old Russia-Ukraine war ended has baffled everyone.
(2025-02-25). He Is 40 … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and he is a captain of the Capital team. Some conspiracy theories people (in Russia primarily) say he will not be allowed to top the record, granted that the NHL game in 1980s when Gretzky scored all of his goals was nothing like what it is today, BUT the reaction of Washingtonians is what matters, plus ⚪ Trump would love to have Caps both in playoffs and having the best goal scorer in history (boy, those Canadians are having a hard time coming to realization, LOL))
(2025-02-25). Taliban confirm arrest of British couple and a Chinese-American in Afghanistan. scmp.com UK couple Barbie and Peter Reynolds were arrested with an American, Faye Hall, and a translator.
(2025-02-25). Russia says open to rare earths deal with US: 'we have a lot of them'. scmp.com The Kremlin said there are quite 'broad prospects' for cooperation with Washington on strategic minerals.
(2025-02-25). Federal Workers Mobilize against Musk's and Trump's 'Corporate Coup'. scheerpost.com By Jenny Brown / Labor Notes Federal employee union members have been speaking out, rallying, and suing, as agency after agency has been hit by Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE)—a private unaccountable entity which has been demanding access to all government records while spreading wild lies about waste and fraud. Around 20,000 workers have been …
(2025-02-25). The Revolution Against Oligarchy Has to Start Somewhere—Why Not the Luka Doncic Trade? scheerpost.com
(2025-02-25). Interprovincial Trade Barriers — A Solution Looking for a Problem? socialistproject.ca 
Canada struggles with the threats from the United States that include imposing not only high tariffs, but even the unimaginable — Ontario Premier Doug Ford, calls for
(2025-02-25). Socialist Alliance to contest Fremantle, WA Senate on 'People before Profit' platform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Socialist Alliance discusses its work in a time of neoliberalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers protest Argentine President Milei's cuts to pension and medical payments, while 500 contract drivers for the US Postal Service are spreading their strike across the US.
(2025-02-25). The Supreme Court hears a challenge to a DEI rule that genuinely needs to go. gnnhd.tv 
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear its first employment discrimination case since President Donald Trump took power and began a fairly comprehensive assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in government and private employment. The c…
(2025-02-25). Judge Douglas Singiza opts to delay his ruling in Eron Kiiza case to March 3. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General's office has defended the nine-month jail term handed to lawyer Eron Kiiza by the General Court Martial, arguing that it was a lenient sentence. This comes as Kiiza's legal team, led by Peter Mukidi Walubiri, pushes for his release, citing a Supreme Court ruling that banned …
(2025-02-25). Taliban confirm British couple in their arrested in Afghanistan. newarab.com 
The The four adult children of Peter and Barbie Reynolds said their parents have lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, remaining after the Taliban The couple runs Rebuild, an organisation based in Afghanistan that provides education and training programs for business…
(2025-02-25). Surviving Hard Times. tomdispatch.com Today, racism remains a poisonous force in America. Fascism and authoritarianism are on the rise and President Donald Trump is giving voice to such hate, making it state policy and central to his presidential agenda. Recently, he tried to ban birthright citizenship by executive order to limit the number of babies of color born in the United States, though such an act is clearly unconstitutional. Currently, at least two federal judges have blocked Trump's executive orders to redefine birthright citizenship. He has also issued executive orders seeking to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion. He clearly does n…
(2025-02-25). After 3 years of war in Ukraine, imperialist war propaganda collapses. wsws.org Three years after the start of the Ukraine war, the narrative used by the imperialist powers to justify their provocation and escalation of the war is being exposed as a pack of lies.
(2025-02-25). Australia: Build rank-and-file committees against accelerating assault on public education! wsws.org The CFPE calls on teachers and school workers to join our ranks to fight for decent conditions and wages for all educators, and a public education system that provides the highest quality schooling for all students.
(2025-02-25). Will Lehman: Oppose the arrest of Mehmet Tàºrkmen, independent union leader in Turkey! wsws.org The following statement was issued by Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Lehman ran for UAW president in 2022.
(2025-02-25). Confusion, anger grows as Trump-Musk deadline passes for federal workers to justify their jobs or be fired. wsws.org "Everyone is very aware that this is a provocation aimed at demoralizing us," one federal worker told the WSWS. "We won't let it work."
(2025-02-25). New Zealand government whips up hysteria over Chinese naval exercise in Tasman Sea. wsws.org The government's rabid response to the Chinese warships is aimed at justifying a major spending increase on the military and greater integration into US-led war plans.
(2025-02-25). Despite reprieve for Stellantis workers in Toledo, threats to jobs remain. wsws.org Despite Stellantis rescinding its threat to lay off 1,134 workers at the Jeep complex in Toledo, the looming threat of tariffs and trade war presages a renewed attack on auto jobs.
(2025-02-25). Amid unprecedented attacks on public education, teacher unions launch "email Congress" campaign. wsws.org As Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing exposed ongoing and coming unprecedented attacks on public education, teacher union bureaucrats divert anger into letter-writing campaigns to legislators.
(2025-02-25). Nickel Boys ignores history in favor of psychology. wsws.org By taking a subjective, "lyrical" approach, director RaMell Ross has turned a novel about racism into a narrower, murkier movie.
(2025-02-25). New York state prison guards wildcat over investigation into beating death of inmate. wsws.org Corrections officers object to even limited constraints on their ability to impose a regime of terror on inmates.
(2025-02-25). Gold price continues to reach record highs. wsws.org The gold surge is the expression of tensions and contradictions building up in the global financial system, accelerated by Trump's economic war against the world.
(2025-02-25). Zelensky wants peace this year on invasion's third anniversary. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). At least 5 Ghanaian journalists attacked covering Ashanti elections. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). CPJ: Mississippi judge's order to remove editorial raises First Amendment concerns. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). Egypt blocks independent media outlet Zawia3 over investigative reporting. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). Kyrgyzstan government recriminalizes libel and insult laws. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). In Madagascar, journalist detained on false news charge over Facebook post. laverite.mg
(2025-02-25). Vietnamese journalist Truong Huy San indicted for 'abusing democratic freedoms'. policinglaw.info
(2025-02-25). WhatsApp to introduce sticker photo editing feature for status updates. gnnhd.tv 
Feature will let users change shape of sticker photos before adding them to their status…
(2025-02-25). Govinda, wife Sunita reportedly head for divorce after 37 years. gnnhd.tv 
Govinda's alleged 30-year affair with Marathi actress is significant reason behind couple's separation…
(2025-02-25). Macron and Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences. scmp.com American and French leaders display stark differences on Ukraine despite friendly veneer.
(2025-02-25). UK judge tosses part of lawsuit against The 1975 over onstage kiss in Malaysia. scmp.com Organiser of Good Vibes Festival was seeking US$2.4 million in losses after singer Matty Healy kissed male bassist at 2023 Kuala Lumpur show.
(2025-02-25). Golden toilet was stolen from English palace 'in minutes', court hears. scmp.com Three men are on trial over a golden toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace in 2019.
(2025-02-25). Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies at 88. scmp.com Grammy-winning musician, who said in 2022 she had ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig's disease – died on Monday.
(2025-02-25). Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who tried to shield JFK, dies at 93. scmp.com Agent was promoted for his actions in Dallas on November 22, 1963 but for decades blamed himself for Kennedy's assassination.
(2025-02-25). Afyoncu'nun sà∂zleri Yunanistan'da yankƒ±landƒ±: Türkiye'ye kar≈üƒ± ≈üansƒ±nƒ±z yok… img.piri.net 
Yunan basƒ±nƒ±nda, Milli Savunma àúniversitesi Rektà∂rຠProf. Dr. Erhan Afyoncu'nun Türkiye'nin Yunanistan'a "saldƒ±rma niyeti" olmadƒ±ƒüƒ±na ve Yunanistan'ƒ±n gereksiz dàºzeyde savunma harcamasƒ± yaptƒ±ƒüƒ±na ili≈ükin ifadeleri gàºndeme geldi. | Yunanistan merkezli Newsbeast haber sitesi, Prof. Dr. Afyoncu'nun bir Tàºrk televizyon kanalƒ±ndaki deƒüerlendirmelerine yer verdi. | Haberde, bir Yunan askeriyle aralar&fnof…
(2025-02-25). Westerly winds enter Balochistan, causing heavy rain. gnnhd.tv 
Due to rain, electricity and communication systems were affected in Balochistan…
(2025-02-25). Security forces' operation in Khyber kill 10 Khawarij. gnnhd.tv 
Security forces conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation in Bagh area…
(2025-02-25). Dubai launches new fastest AI system 'Salamah' for visa applications. gnnhd.tv 
'Salamah' processes visa applications in seconds through advanced algorithms…
(2025-02-25). Oil, gas reserves discovered in North Waziristan. gnnhd.tv 
Discovery will initially yield 20 barrels of crude oil per day…
(2025-02-25). Audio leak case: Gandapur's non-bailable arrest warrant upheld. gnnhd.tv 
Next hearing of the case will be held on March 6…
(2025-02-25). Punjab to change criminal laws. gnnhd.tv 
Legal reforms related to crime prevention, effective law enforcement, and restoration of public order will be brought…
(2025-02-25). Female beggar passenger offloaded at Karachi airport. gnnhd.tv 
She was deported for being involved in begging in Qatar…
(2025-02-25). Punjab: New school hours announced in Ramadan. gnnhd.tv 
Schools will open from 8: 30am to 1: 00pm from Monday to Thursday…
(2025-02-25). PTI founder's bail in six cases, Bushra's in one case extended. gnnhd.tv 
Court adjourned hearing till April 15 for final arguments…
(2025-02-25). Trump administration tells workers they can ignore Musk ultimatum. scmp.com Confusion reigns as US federal workers face deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements.
(2025-02-25). OKX crypto exchange operator enters US$505 million guilty plea, US says. scmp.com Prosecutors said that from 2018 through early 2024, OKX was used to facilitate more than US$5 billion in suspicious transactions and criminal proceeds.
(2025-02-25). Bruins' Lindholm (knee) likely out for rest of year. gnnhd.tv 
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will need another surgery on his injured knee and is unlikely to return this year, general manager Don Sweeney said Sunday.
(2025-02-25). DOGE, please go to sleep. For your health. gnnhd.tv 
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) underlings are powering his takeover of the government with a "hardcore" work ethic that sacrifices sleeping for around-the-clock grinding. Musk boasted that they are working long hours, even over …
(2025-02-25). 'Trump's New World Order: America Will Enable Authoritarians to Win'. bylinetimes.com Like cleaves to like, as the saying has it — and Donald Trump's sympathy for Vladimir Putin's take on international affairs is a ghastly example of its truth. | When Hungary's Viktor Orbán expressed delight at Trump's re-election last November, the message was clear: authoritarian opponents of the 'world order', of the 'West', could see its imminent demise — and, with it, a suite of opportunities for themselves. | Until the return of Trump that world order, imposed and maintained by the US as the West's leader — and the West's 'liberal democratic' self-positioning — restricted oxygen…
(2025-02-25). US investigates AI video of Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes. scmp.com The footage criticising the president's close relationship with the billionaire was played on screens at a US government department.
(2025-02-25). In a post-COP29 Azerbaijan, the country's environmental issues remain. globalvoices.org 
Citizens bear the brunt of the government's commitment to fossil fuel production and the absence of effective policies to reduce their negative impactGlobal VoicesImage by Arzu Geybullayeva via Canva Pro | This article was In November 2024, Azerbaijan
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(2025-02-25). California Governor Newsom has positioned the state to be a national security risk for the entire USA. onlineopinion.com.au For the 5th largest economy in the world, the State imports most of its demand for oil from foreign countries and imports more electricity than any other state in America.
(2025-02-25). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-25). Mark Zuckerberg's Rebranding Collapsed! youtu.be
(2025-02-25). Gov. Shapiro says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans. whyy.org
(2025-02-25). Cybercrime schools in Nigeria: The proliferation of internet fraud. globalvoices.org 
(2025-02-25). Australia's mobile future: Navigating the political risks of LEO satellite technology. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-25). Enrico Macias wish's to return to his native country Algeria. pressenza.com Enrico Macias, whose family name is Gaston GHRENASSIA, still nourishes at 86 years old the hope of one day seeing again the country where he was born, on December 11, 1938 in Constantine, Algeria, is the son of Sylvain Ghrenassia and Suzanne Zaouch, a family of Jewish-Berber musicians from Algerian Malouf. | The future Enrico MACIAS learned to play the guitar very early with his cousin Jean-Pierre, but also with gypsy friends who gave him the nickname "little Enrico", his future artist's first name, and for his artist's last name was the result of a mistake by the secretary of the record company who misunderstood…
(2025-02-25). 'I don't want to folklorize Quechua,' says Bolivian TikToker who seeks to normalize its use online. globalvoices.org 
Wilfredo Villca uses digital tools to teach Bolivian Quechua with a cultural focus to his tens of thousands of followersOriginally published on If you follow the social media pages of Rising Voices, you might recognize the voice and image of Wilfredo Villca,…
(2025-02-25). GOP Budget Would Slash Medicaid And Food Benefits For Millions. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-02-25). Manipulated media: The weapon of the Right. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-25). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-02-25). Trump's tariffs won't make America great again, quite the opposite in fact. scmp.com Trump has vowed to defeat inflation and bring manufacturing back but his tariffs are actually hastening the decline he aims to reverse.
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-25). 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.
(2025-02-25). '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.
(2025-02-25). Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [63 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. | Observe how the countries where revolutions and coups have occurred live in (a state) of misery, torture, and bloodshed. In this is a lesson for those who reflect. | Al-Mujmu Ar-Ra'iq 354…
(2025-02-25). Indonesia ends iPhone 16 Ban, Apple to invest $1B. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Indonesia has announced the end of the iPhone 16 ban in the country, as the tech giant agrees to invest approximately $1 billion.Indonesia and Apple agreement: Indonesia and Apple have reached an agreement to lift the ban on iPhone 16s in the country after five months of enforcement. Apple, the American multinational technology company, has committed to investing approximately $1 billion in Indonesia. | According to sources, Apple and the Indonesian Ministry of Industry are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week. Under the agreement, the country will lift the ban and all…
(2025-02-25). àáaƒüatay Ulusoy and Demet àñzdemir's E≈üref Ràºya unveils first poster, sparks social media buzz. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – àáaƒüatay Ulusoy and Demet àñzdemir reunite in Kanal D's E≈üref Ràºya series.àáaƒüatay Ulusoy and Demet àñzdemir, two renowned actors, are currently making preparations to make their comeback to the cinema with the series E≈üref Ràºya. Despite the fact that the plot of the series E≈üref Ràºya, which will shortly be shown to the audience, is still a mystery,…
(2025-02-25). The Beabadoobee response timeline explained. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In case you missed it, several days ago, Filipino-British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee went viral across social media after responding to a video mocking her singing. The video titled "Artists who can Sing vs Artists who can't sing" has been trending on TikTok garnering millions of views across several accounts jumping on the trend. One of the videos featured Beabadoobe which led the famous singer to take to Instagram and go on a full rant where she said hateful things towards the uploader. The clip in question compared the singer to rapper NBA Youngboy. Beabadoobee: Just tell me you get no girls.
(2025-02-25). Did Ramez Galal pay Ahmed El Awady $200k to appear in his Ramadan show. albawaba.com ALBAWBA – As fans await the upcoming season of Ramez Galal's popular franchise in Ramadan, rumor has it that the Egyptian actor and singer has paid a hefty price tag to host one of Egypt's top stars, Ahmed El Awady. The upcoming reality show will be titled "Ramez Elon Masr" and feature many well-known celebrities across the Arab world. Rumor has it that Galal paid El Awady a whopping 10 million Egyptian pounds (approximately $197,000), sparking debate across social media about the price with some fans claiming that hosting the actor should've cost more. Did Ramez Galal pay Ahmed El Awady $200k to appear in hi…
(2025-02-25). Rebecca Goodwin walks off podcast set after heated OnlyFans debate. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Rebecca Goodwin abruptly departed the set of the U.K. podcast 'Reality Check Show' after discussing her charity endeavors.When the hosts of a U.K. podcast asked British OnlyFans actress Rebecca Goodwin about her lifestyle, she seemed to storm off the set.Goodwin talked about how she makes £100,000 a month from the adult entertainment website in a now-viral clip from the show. She described how she uses her income to purchase real estate for a charitable enterprise that aims to provide affordable housing.She said, "I buy property outright, usually like two-bedroom terraces," to the Reality Check S…
(2025-02-25). South Korea bridge collapse kills 4, injures 6 in Anseong. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A bridge collapsed on Tuesday in South Korea killing at least four people and injuring six others, AFP reported citing authorities. The accident happened at an expressway construction site in the Anseong area, around 65 kilometres south of Seoul, the capital of South Korea.An initial statement by the National Fire Agency revealed that two people were killed, six were seriously injured and one suffered a minor injury. In addition, authorities are still looking for one missing person.üá∞üá∑ | URGENTE…
(2025-02-25). Turkey's Galatasaray accuses José Mourinho of racism. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Turkish football team Galatasaray has recently accused renowned football manager José Mourinho of making "racist statements" towards Turkish people amid the team's match against Fenerbahàße SK which ended in a 0-0 draw. It's worth noting that both clubs play in Turkey's Sàºper Lig.Turkey's Galatasaray accuses José Mourinho of racism: üìå Club Statement from Galatasaray SK | Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Türkiye, Fenerbahàße manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people.
(2025-02-25). Bangladeshi students, who ousted ex-PM Hasina, to launch party. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Bangladesh's 90-day offer to Starlink boss Elon Musk. ummid.com Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government in Bangladesh, has invited Elon Musk to come and launch Starlink Satellite Internet Service in the country in 90 days.
(2025-02-25). UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement on Defence spending at Downing Street on February 25, 2025 in London, England. — Reuters
(2025-02-25). Indonesia arrests top executive of state-owned oil and gas firm, 6 others in US$12 billion corruption scandal. channelnewsasia.com The seven arrested include Riva Siahaan, who is the president director of Pertamina Patra Niaga — the sales arm of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.
(2025-02-25). Indonesia, Apple agree on terms to lift iPhone 16 ban, Bloomberg News reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Nippon Steel to begin talks with US Commerce Dept over US Steel bid, president says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Oppo Find N5 first impressions: A slim productivity powerhouse. channelnewsasia.com Impressive screens, powerful specs and slim form factor help the OPPO Find N5 maximise your tech aura. | This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.
(2025-02-25). Wilmar's staff canteen has S$7 all-you-can-eat cai png buffet with fried chicken, is open to the public. channelnewsasia.com The cafeteria even has a minimart selling well-priced groceries like rice, olive oil and S$2 Himalayan pink salt, as well as frozen food and fresh fruits.
(2025-02-25). Two dead, seven injured in South Korean bridge collapse. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). What happens next in South Korea as Yoon's impeachment trial wraps up. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Newborns at KKH may receive loaned car seats under new road safety programme. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). At least S$1.1 billion lost to scams in 2024; one victim had S$125 million stolen. channelnewsasia.com Four scam cases alone accounted for S$237.9 million in losses.
(2025-02-25). Singapore names new Chief of Army. channelnewsasia.com Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian will take over from Major-General (MG) David Neo on Mar 21, 2025.
(2025-02-25). 8 months' jail for tour guide who stole money on board Singapore-bound Scoot flight from Jeju. channelnewsasia.com Zhang Youqi pretended that he had been searching for his own bag when caught red-handed by the victim.
(2025-02-25). ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas wins opener in Dubai. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Fiery Rublev keeping a cool head with help from Safin. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Latham lauds Ravindra's match-winning century in new batting role. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Root backs Buttler's captaincy despite England setbacks. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Japan's popular thrift retailer 2nd Street to open first Singapore outlet at 313@somerset in April. channelnewsasia.com The store will have over 22,000 curated thrift pieces from Japan, including vintage, streetwear and luxury apparel, as well as items from exclusive Japanese brands.
(2025-02-25). US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-25). Tensions Rise: Maharashtra Mulls Security Measures for Buses to Karnataka. devdiscourse.com The recent attacks on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation personnel have prompted Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik to consider deploying security marshals on buses to Karnataka. This measure follows the suspension of bus services to Karnataka due to rising tensions.
(2025-02-25). Tribal MLA Protest: A Call for Scholarship Restoration. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, four tribal MLAs, three from the Congress and another from the Aam Aadmi Party, were evicted from the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday. The lawmakers had entered the well of the house to protest against the recent cancellation of a post-Std 10 scholarship for tribal students.
(2025-02-25). Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night: Stars Align for the 97th Academy Awards. devdiscourse.com The 97th Academy Awards is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening, featuring a stellar lineup of performers during Hollywood's premier event. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, celebrated actors from the 'Wicked' film adaptation, are scheduled for live performances, promising to enchant the Oscars stage with Oz's magic, according to Variety.
(2025-02-25). Sikh Community Demands Justice as Sajjan Kumar Faces Sentencing in 1984 Riots Case. devdiscourse.com Members of the Sikh community gathered outside the court on Tuesday, protesting and calling for the death penalty for Sajjan Kumar ahead of his sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Led by Sikh leader Gurlad Singh, the protesters expressed their need for justice, citing the long-delayed judicial process.
(2025-02-25). Puducherry's Legislative Budget Session Kicks Off. devdiscourse.com The budget session of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly is slated to begin on March 10. The session will open with a customary address by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan, marking his first since taking office in August last year.
(2025-02-25). Patna medical college should coordinate with other hospitals in country for treatment, research of cancer: President Murmu in Bihar. devdiscourse.com
(2025-02-25). Abdullah Azam Khan: A Symbol of Perseverance and Justice. devdiscourse.com Abdullah Azam Khan, the Samajwadi Party leader and former MLA, stepped out of Hardoi jail in Uttar Pradesh after a 17-month-long incarceration. His release was met with jubilation from party leaders and supporters who had gathered at the prison gates to welcome him back to freedom.
(2025-02-25). Bihar Election Preview: Power Play Among Leaders and Development Debates. devdiscourse.com In anticipation of the upcoming Bihar elections, Nishant Kumar, son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has made a fervent appeal to the state's citizens to support his father by highlighting the developmental projects accomplished in recent years. Nishant emphasized the necessity of winning more seats to maintain the momentum of growth in Bihar.
(2025-02-25). Madhya Pradesh Secures Rs 25,640 Crore in Tech Investments for Job Creation. devdiscourse.com Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a preferred destination for technology investments, attracting commitments worth Rs 25,640 crore. These investments, unveiled during the GIS 2025 IT and Technology Summit, promise to generate over 1.83 lakh jobs in the state.
(2025-02-25). Numerous Official and popular delegations flock to 'Ashura Square' to offer condolences and blessings on the martyrdom of Sayyed Nasrallah and Safi al-Din. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-25). Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain. geo.tv 
General view of the Burj Khalifa skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2021. — ReutersABU DHABI: In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that…
(2025-02-25). The Cairo Takeaway stunt that backfired. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Campaigning for justice for TJ Hickey, 21 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). City of Sydney adopts boycott and divestment motion. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Lattouf case challenges efforts to kill the truth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). NSW Greens introduce abortion access bill. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Penalty rates under threat from retailers, Coalition. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Plibersek must not allow Woodside to destroy Burrup Hub. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Vale Rochelle Porteous, community fighter to the end. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). WA Labor set for victory despite bad record on environment, housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). Why we must disrupt Burrup Hub | Green Left Show #50. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-25). 10th pro-Kurdish party mayor removed in eastern Turkey. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Algerian influencers on trial in France for 'inciting violence'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Musk accuses 18 US Islamic charities of being 'terror orgs'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Pope Francis remains critically ill, had a good night: Vatican. newarab.com 
The 88-year-old pontiff was spending his 11th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, equalling the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy.
(2025-02-25). US imposes new sanctions on Iran's shadow oil fleet. newarab.com 
The The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump
(2025-02-25). Silk Road Slippers: The masterclass that gets writers published. newarab.com 
(2025-02-25). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-02-25). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-02-25). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-02-25). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-02-25). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise overthrow, legacy.
(2025-02-25). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-02-25). Meet Rekha Gupta, The New Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party Wednesday February 19, 2025 unanimously elected Rekha Gupta as its leader, thus paving her way to become the New Chief Minister of NCT Delhi.
(2025-02-25). AP Inter Hall Ticket Download 2025: Direct Link. ummid.com The exam authority Board of Intermediate Education Govt of Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to release today the Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the AP BIEAP Inter Class 12th 2025 board exams.
(2025-02-25). Bhagwat's 'Hindus alone' ideology is against idea of India. ummid.com Bhagwat is talking of diversity within Hindu society and thinks that only Hindus are the ones who are responsible for this nation!
(2025-02-25). Saudi Arabia rolls-out new Riyal symbol. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Thursday February 20, 2025 launched new Riyal symbol.
(2025-02-25). Dubai: Museum of Future to participate in Austin's SXSW 2025. ummid.com Dubai's Museum of the Future (MOTF) has announced its first appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) to be held in Texas, United States.
(2025-02-25). Fact Check: Railway refutes Ashfaq Ansari's arrest in Delhi stampede case. ummid.com Social media posts claiming arrest of Ashfaq Ansari in Delhi stampede case have been found to be fake and misleading after a fact check analysis.
(2025-02-25). Last Date for RRB Recruitment CEN 08/2024 Extended till March 01. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended for the 3rd time the last date of application for the Railways Recruitment drive to fill over 32,000 vacancies under the notification RRB Recruitment CEN 08/2024.
(2025-02-25). Peanuts in Your Diet Can Keep Doctor Away. ummid.com An apple a day keeps the doctor away, most of us have been told this many times. But, the same can happen if you add peanuts in your diet, a new research said.
(2025-02-25). Maharashtra SSC 2025 Exam marred by reports of paper leak. ummid.com Maharashtra SSC or Class 10 exam 2025 started Friday February 21, 2025 amidst the reports of alleged paper leaks coming from at least two districts of the state.
(2025-02-25). NEP is regressive, won't implement it in TN: MK Stalin. ummid.com Reiterating his opposition to the National Education Policy 2020, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said he won't implement it in the state at any cost.
(2025-02-25). Fact Check: Has Saudi banned live broadcast of Taraweeh from Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com Viral posts on social media platforms claiming Saudi Arabia has banned live broadcasting of Taraweeh during Ramadan from the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah are found to be fake after fact check analysis by Team ummid.com.
(2025-02-25). USTM founder Mahbubul Hoque's arrest smacks of political vendetta. ummid.com Mahbubul Hoque's detention comes in the wake of sustained accusations and allegations against the USTM, by the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
(2025-02-25). 34 Prominent Muslim Reformers of The 20th Century. ummid.com Here is the list of 34 influential figures who, directly or indirectly, contributed to the advancement of science, the promotion of scientific temper, rational thought, intellectual inquiry, and interfaith relations within the Islamic world.
(2025-02-25). CS Professional, Executive Dec 2024 Result – Direct Link. ummid.com The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is set to declare on its website icsi.edu the ICSI CS Professional Program and CS Executive December 2024 exam results on February 25, 2025.
(2025-02-25). Darul Musannefin — Azamgarh's Pride. ummid.com Darul Musannefin, an institute established to propagate the rich cultural heritage of Urdu, Arabic and Persian texts through the institute's publications and magazine, was established in 1914 by Maulana Shibli Nomani…
(2025-02-25). Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia, India Friday. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, Moon Sighting Committees in UAE, Qatar, India, Pakistan and other countries, have officially asked Muslims in the respective countries to spot the New Moon of Ramadan — the Holy Month of Fasting, on Friday 29th of Shaban 1446 AH, corresponding to February 28, 2025.
(2025-02-25). Zhurong data traces ocean, beaches on Mars. ummid.com Data provided by the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong when analysed by a team of researchers revealed evidence indicating that the red planet once featured beaches, ocean with waves and wind.
(2025-02-25). 2024 REPORT: UDB approved 171 projects, set to create 17,832 jobs. independent.co.ug 
UDB posts robust performance for 2024; hailed for supporting Bwera School of Nursing and Midwifery Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDB) has reported significant year-on-year growth for 2024, showcasing robust performance across key metrics, characterized by healthy asset quality and increased development impact throughout the country. The Bank's loan portfolio experienced …
(2025-02-25). City Hall Court gets facelift from stench to glory. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) City Hall Court, once notorious for its unpleasant environment and disorderly setting, has transformed remarkably, improving order and efficiency. A visit by Our Reporter revealed that the once overwhelming stench, a major concern for court users and visitors, has been eliminated. Previously, latrines located …
(2025-02-25). COMMENT: Trump 'reciprocal tariffs' could trigger ripple effects on global economy. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Maya Majueran | U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his economic advisors to formulate comprehensive plans for implementing "reciprocal tariffs" on nations that tax U.S. imports, as part of a broader strategy to address what the administration perceives as unfair trade practices. Such measures, however, carry significant risks as they could escalate trade …
(2025-02-25). DRC to suspend cobalt exports for 4 months. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced a four-month suspension of cobalt exports to regulate supply amid concerns of overproduction in the global market, authorities said Monday. In a statement, the DRC's Regulatory and Oversight Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS), a public body under the Ministry …
(2025-02-25). Headteacher arrested for reportedly blackmailing West Buganda Bishop nominee Ssimbwa. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cossy Nakagwa, the Headteacher of St. Clement Ntuusi Primary School in Sembabule District is in police custody for allegedly interfering in the search for a new Bishop of West Buganda Diocese. Police apprehended her on Monday evening while chairing a School Management Committee meeting. Her arrest follows a petition that …
(2025-02-25). Museveni urges schools guide students towards science and technology Careers. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has urged academic institutions to guide students in making wise career choices by selecting science and technology-related subjects. He emphasized that learners must be equipped to adapt to the rapidly evolving global economy, which is largely driven by science and technology. "The demand for skilled manpower …
(2025-02-25). Uganda scouts association seeks to update outdated 1922 Act. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Scouts Association has called on Parliament to amend the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Act, which has been in existence since 1920 and took effect in March 1922. The association argues that the Act is no longer relevant and is hindering their progress. The appeal was made …
(2025-02-25). Uganda traffic boss wants his own court. independent.co.ug 
AIGP Lawrence Nuwabiine calls for designated magistrate courts to try errant drivers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence Nuwabiine, the Director of Traffic Police, has revealed plans to engage with the judiciary to establish specialized traffic magistrate courts, arguing that traffic offenders have become accustomed to paying …
(2025-02-25). Uganda's Commonwealth Games gold medalist Chesang confirmed for London Marathon. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's Stella Chesang has been confirmed to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 slated for April 27. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), told Xinhua on Monday, "We have now confirmed both Jacob Kiplimo for the men's and Chesang for the women's category in the …
(2025-02-25). 'World Bank suspension taught Uganda a lesson'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development says the country has now fully overcome the effects of the global and local shocks to the economy that happened over the last three to four years and is now on its desired growth trajectory. He adds that …
(2025-02-25). 'Keir Starmer Must Embrace Proportional Representation and End the Coercive Duopoly Throttling Our Democracy'. bylinetimes.com This week I'm going to write about electoral systems. No don't look away. Bear with me. This really matters. Because something odd happened last week. Like ships in the night Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch sailed silently past each other on this seemingly dry but decisive issue. We will get to that soon enough but first let's take a step back and look at the fundamentals of our failed democratic system. | Churchill famously said democracy is the worst form of governance, other than all the available alternatives. But while there are many different forms of democracy, ours is proving to be particularly dysfunct…
(2025-02-25). Energy price cap rise just exposed ANOTHER Keir Starmer election LIE. thecanary.co 
Ofgem, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, have raised the new energy price cap by 6.4%. This is higher than expected, and means that most households will see rises of more than £100 per year. The BBC reported that: The 6.4% increase means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will …
(2025-02-25). Liverpool might've just won the Premier League because Man City aren't a big-game team anymore. gnnhd.tv 
Have Liverpool and Salah just ended the Premier League title race? Man City look like a shadow of themselves, and De Bruyne is fading fast.
(2025-02-25). Jaguar Wright Gets Award At Mar-A-Lago, Raising Eyebrows. newsone.com 
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty | Jaguar Wright was presented with an award at the Mar-a-Lago estate of On Tuesday, February 18, Jaguar Wright was honored with a special award from the nonprofit organization America's Future, Inc. The award was presented by General Michael Flynn in a ceremony held at the Mar-a-Lago estate of President Donald Trump. The foundation announced the "Defender of Freedom" honor via social media. | The caption of the fou…
(2025-02-25). What Is The Dark MAGA Movement? newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The Dark MAGA movement is rapidly gaining traction in the political sphere, with supporters Per the Associated Press, on Feb. 20, Musk was
(2025-02-25). New report blows open the biodiversity scandal that is biomass energy. thecanary.co On the first day that international governments resume the COP16 biodiversity summit, a new report blows open the biodiversity scandal that is biomass energy. As parties convene, the blistering new research is a resounding call for countries to cut the greenwashing con out of renewable picture once and for all. Boom in biomass energy isn't …
(2025-02-25). 'The Aunties' explores Black liberation, climate activism, and Harriet Tubman's legacy. peoplesworld.org 
It's not often in mainstream media that the topic of Black liberation overlaps with issues concerning environmental activism. Yet, if we take a closer look, it becomes clear that these two themes can often be interconnected, helping to weave a fascinating tapestry of Black history and present struggles. The short film The Aunties poetically touches …
(2025-02-25). The roots of neo-fascism in East Germany. peoplesworld.org 
EDITOR'S NOTE: In Germany's federal election Sunday, the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came out on top, but with only 28.6%, down from its height of 40% several years ago. While CDU leader Friedrich Merz will likely be the new chancellor, his party recorded its second worst result since the founding of the Federal Republic in …
(2025-02-25). Mass consumer 'economic blackout' planned for Feb. 28. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A mass consumer "economic blackout," launched on social media, proposes a boycott of major megacompanies for all 24 hours of February 28 because those firms bowed to a Donald Trump edict and retreated from DEI policies to endorse racism while continuing to raise and/or fix prices. Masses of people, looking for ways to act, are …
(2025-02-25). Letter Carriers rally to preserve Postal Service. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—If Donald Trump and Elon Musk have their way, and dismember and privatize the U.S. Postal Service, Letter Carriers member Jordan Costa, who lives in the Philadelphia suburb of Morrisville, still expects he would get his mail, even if he must pay more for it. But his relatives who live in rural Pennsylvania, farther northeast …
(2025-02-25). UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says. scmp.com The British prime minister said the increase would be funded by cutting overseas development aid.
(2025-02-25). British Muslim Network Launches Amid Rising Far-Right Threat and Record High Islamophobia in the UK. bylinetimes.com The British Muslim Network (BMN) is a new association launched today (25 February) following "extensive consultation" with Muslims across the country over the past year. | Co-chair Akeela Ahmed MBE, a social entrepreneur and equality campaigner, says the primary motivation for creating the BMN is a recognition that Government engagement with British Muslims has been "inconsistent" and "lacks depth," limiting Muslim voices in national conversations to specific topics. | Muslims make up just over six per cent of the UK population. But Ahmed says Muslims are typically only consulted by Government, or featured in…
(2025-02-25). Musk Unmasks USAID. dailysceptic.org USAID is designed to do what the CIA cannot do, with a strong dash of plausible deniability, says Mike Benz. Prof James Alexander takes a deep dive into the Deep State to look at what Elon Musk is unmasking.
(2025-02-25). CPJ joins call for immediate release of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-25). The Gold Price Has Surged To Record Highs. What's Behind The Move? #Gold #Price #Surged #Record #Highs. #What's #Behind #Move? #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The gold price has surged to a new all-time high above US$2,900 (A$4,544) an ounce this month. | It has risen by 12% since the start of the year and clearly outperformed …
(2025-02-25). The EU's 'Twin' Green And Digital Transitions: A Policy Revolution, Or Just Euro-Jargon? #EU's #'Twin' #Green #Digital #Transitions: #Policy #Revolution, #Just #Euro-Jargon? #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera Rodri guez, Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition , the EU's future is envisioned as a synergy of …
(2025-02-25). Why six Jews accuse Mark Leibler of antisemitism. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-02-25). Unidentified NFL team proposes banning the tush push used so successfully by the Eagles. whyy.org One NFL team is proposing an end to the tush push play the Philadelphia Eagles have used so successfully at the goal line and in short-yardage situations, including during their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in According to NFL Network and the Washington Post, league executive Troy Vincent said Monday that a team submitted a proposal to ban the play, a modified quarterback sneak where two teammates behind Jalen Hurts push him forward to help him try to gain the yardage necessary for…
(2025-02-25). 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
(2025-02-25). Regresa la Biblioteca del Pueblo: øCómo será distribuida en todo el país? cubadebate.cu La Biblioteca del Pueblo regresa al panorama cultural, esta vez con 82 volúmenes, para poner a disposición del público lo más selecto de la literatura universal y cubana. Para conocer sobre los orígenes, perspectivas y presencia del proyecto en la Feria del Libro que recorrerá todo el país, Cubadebate dialogó con Josué Pérez Rodríguez, asesor de la presidencia del Instituto Cubano del Libro.
(2025-02-25). La X FotoNaratón Iberoamericana reunió a fotógrafos profesionales y aficionados en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La X edición de la FotoNaratón Iberoamericana tuvo lugar este domingo 23 de febrero de 2025, con una jornada de salidas fotográficas grupales y gratuitas que se realizaron simultáneamente en diversas ciudades de América Latina y España. Bajo el tema principal de los Centros Urbanos, el evento invitó a los participantes a descubrir y retratar historias y rasgos culturales a través de sus cámaras y perspectivas únicas.
(2025-02-25). Al menos cuatro fallecidos tras colapso de un puente en Corea del Sur. cubadebate.cu Al menos seis personas resultaron heridas y cuatro fallecieron este martes, después de que un puente colapsara en la ciudad de Cheonan, a unos 80 kilómetros al sur de la capital, Seúl. Dos de los muertos eran nativos y los otros dos, ciudadanos chinos. Un portavoz de los bomberos de Corea del Sur aseguró que "Todas las personas que sufrieron heridas están siendo atendidas en hospitales".
(2025-02-25). El FBI y el Pentágono desafían a Musk: Instan a sus funcionarios a no informarle sobre sus trabajos. cubadebate.cu El Pentágono, el FBI y otras agencias federales estadounidenses rechazaron el pedido de Elon Musk para que sus funcionarios expliquen las tareas realizadas en su trabajo sopena de perder el empleo. El departamento de Defensa publicó una nota en la que pide a su personal "pausar cualquier respuesta" al correo de la OPM con el asunto " øQué hiciste la semana pasada?"
(2025-02-25). Unión Eléctrica estima déficit de 1592 MW para la jornada de este martes. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1,558 MW y una demanda máxima de 3,080 MW, lo que generaría un déficit de 1,522 MW. De mantenerse estas condiciones, la afectación podría alcanzar los 1,592 MW, con mayor incidencia en la zona centro-oriental.
(2025-02-25). Reportan terremoto perceptible al suroeste del municipio Bartolomé Masó, en Granma. cubadebate.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano ha informado sobre un terremoto reportado como perceptible a las 12: 24 am hora local, en la zona de Las Mercedes y Bartolomé Masó, en la región granmense. No se han notificado daños materiales ni pérdida de vidas humanas.
(2025-02-25). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 25 de febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu