(2025-02-27). Israel showing 'unprecedented disregard for human rights'. newarab.com 
The UN Human Rights Chief accused Israel on Wednesday of showing an unprecedented disregard for human rights in its military actions in Gaza and said Hamas had violated international law. | "Nothing justifies the appalling manner in which Israel has conducted its military operations in Gaza which consistently breached international law", said Volker Turk, while presenting a new report on the human rights situation in Gaza, the Israeli-occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. | The report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also accused Hamas of…
(2025-02-27). Life expectancy in Gaza lowest in world following war. newarab.com 
The population of Research by The Lancet medical journal estimates average life expectancy in the strip plunged by almost half to 40.5 years during the first 12 months of the devastating war. | Before the war, the average Palestinian in Gaza could have expected to live for 75.5 years. | This means that Gaza has by far the lowest life expectancy in the world, 26 years less than Sudan and 18 years less than Somalia, according to the most recent UN figures. | N…
(2025-02-27). Gaza Redux: With 'Iron Wall', Israel brings carnage to West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). Trump sparks outrage with AI-generated 'Gaza Riviera' video. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump ignites a firestorm of controversy even among his own hardline fanatics after sharing an AI-generated video portraying a so-called vision for the Gaza Strip's future.
(2025-02-27). 'Pro-Russia' President Candidate Detained On Way To File Nomination After Annulled Vote | Romania. hindustantimes.com Pro-Russia Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has been taken in for questioning by police as he was about to file his new candidacy for the upcoming elections in May. His detention follows last year's annulled elections, which were canceled over alleged "foreign interference" linked to Russian influence. Georgescu, a far-right candidate critical of NATO and supportive of Vladimir Putin, has sparked major controversy in the West. Watch the video for details.
(2025-02-27). Russia's Scary 'Time Bomb' Warning To Trump – Not Ukraine, But On This Other War… | Lavrov | Putin | US. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit out at US President Donald Trump over his Gaza displacement proposal. Speaking in Doha on February 26, Lavrov said, "The resettlement of Palestinians will only set off a time bomb in the region." He also batted for a two-state solution to resolve the decades-long crisis. Lavrov further added that Russia is concerned by Israel's actions that place barriers on the path to a peace deal in the region. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-27). Genocide and Beyond. internationalviewpoint.org The sadistic savagery of the U.S.-enabled Israeli genocide, and Donald Trump's executive coup-in-progress in the United States, intersect at Trump's proclamation of intent to take over, "develop" and ethnically cleanse Gaza of its two million Palestinian residents. | – | / |
(2025-02-27). Hamas says ready for more ceasefire talks after prisoner exchange. scmp.com Exchange of bodies for prisoners took place before the first phase of Gaza ceasefire was due to end.
(2025-02-27). Ta-Nehisi Coates' Trip to Palestine: Facing the Zionist Backlash. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-02-27). Exclusive: Senior Hamas leader says movement isn't interested in ruling Gaza, but laying down arms remains a 'red line'. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas leaders in Gaza say that although they will accept a "national consensus" on who governs Gaza, the movement will not lay down its arms. But Israel intends to tank the ceasefire through its violations of the deal, a senior Hamas leader tells Mondoweiss.
(2025-02-27). Hamas Trades 4 Hostage Bodies for 620 Palestinian Detainees as Ceasefire Phase Ends. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-27). Israeli drone strike kills two in eastern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in the Hermel area of eastern Lebanon, killing two people and injuring another, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. This marks the second Israeli attack in less than 24 hours, further violating the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.A day earlier, another Israeli airstrike hit eastern Lebanon, killing two and injuring two others near the town of Janta in the eastern mountain range. The continued escalation has drawn condemnation, with Al-Mayadeen's correspondent confirming that Israeli forces also fired flares over Alma al-Shaab in southern Le…
(2025-02-27). The Gaza "Ceasefire" Is at a Crucial Crossroads. indybay.org Netanyahu wants to blow up the deal, Trump's team is doing doublespeak diplomacy and Hamas says it doesn't need to run Gaza but won't disappear…
(2025-02-27). DRC: The need for a ceasefire. internationalviewpoint.org The United Nations has drawn up a new death toll following the capture of Goma, the regional capital of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by the M23 armed group supported by Rwandan troops. Nearly 3,000 deaths have already been recorded. The Tanzania summit bringing together the countries of the region was held on Saturday 8 February. It called for a ceasefire, which appears highly hypothetical. | – | / |
(2025-02-27). Israel escalates strikes in Syria amid post-Assad transition: A pattern of regional expansion. globalvoices.org 
(2025-02-27). 'Maher Assad is gentleman': Sulaf Fawakherji sparks anger. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Syrian star Sulaf Fawakherji appeared with fiery positions regarding the country and her relationship with the Assad family, especially Maher Assad, sparking fuss and criticism.This is Sulaf Fawakherji's first statement since the fall of the regime of former Syrian President Bashar Assad on Dec. 8, 2024. The actress talked about what happened inside Syria and claimed that "the revolution" lasted only 5 days and then the thing turned into an "armed opposition".Whether she will come back to Syria or not over her stance regarding the collapse of the Assad regime, Sulaf said "no one prevents" her from ente…
(2025-02-27). Opposition politicians and climate campaign groups slam government for backing Gatwick Airport expansion. leftfootforward.org The government is facing heavy criticism from opposition politicians and climate campaigners over its decision to back an expansion of Gatwick Airport. | The transport secretary Heidi Alexander released a ministerial statement today (27 February), which said: "I am issuing a minded to approve decision that provides some additional time to seek views from all parties on the provisions, prior to a final decision". The government will have until October to make a final decision on whether the airport can open a second runway which could lead to an additional 100,000 flights leaving from Gatwick each year. | The…
(2025-02-27). Georgia: Continued arbitrary detention of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). If Netanyahu wants to restart the Gaza war, the U.S. won't stand in his way. Israelis might. haaretz.com In Gaza and on the streets of Israel, many are hoping that the cease-fire is extended, but it is far from clear whether Netanyahu will listen to the public or to the extreme right wing of his government. And although Trump gives the Israeli prime minister a lot of room for maneuver, he still hopes to forge a huge deal with Saudi Arabia…
(2025-02-27). Iranian intelligence forces bust Takfiri terror network, seize weapon cache. presstv.ir Iranian intelligence forces dismantle a Takfiri terrorist network and seized a large cache of weapons and explosives in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
(2025-02-27). Ukraine: Justice and human rights must be at the heart of any peace process. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). US House adopts budget plan to spearhead social counterrevolution. wsws.org The budget resolution mandates $880 billion in cuts in healthcare and $230 billion in cuts in food stamps over the next 10 years, helping finance more tax cuts for the wealthy.
(2025-02-27). 'Provocative escalation': Arab League censures Israeli strikes in Syria. presstv.ir Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has decried recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria as a "provocative and reckless escalation."
(2025-02-27). Bodies of three hostages Hamas returned to Israel positively identified. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Bibas family laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz as Yarden eulogizes his wife and children ‚ñ GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Four bodies of Israeli hostages returned by Hamas as Palestinian prisoners are released ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF says it struck Hezbollah arms operative near Lebanon-Syria border, accusing him of 'violating cease-fire'…
(2025-02-27). Weather disruption: Six flights canceled today. gnnhd.tv 
Four flights from Islamabad Airport, six from Karachi, and five from Lahore are delayed…
(2025-02-27). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-02-27). West Bank becoming 'battlefield,' over 50 killed in 5 weeks: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA says the occupied West Bank has become a "battlefield" as Israel repeats its genocidal actions in Gaza there.
(2025-02-27). Israel has 'no choice but to start negotiations' on 2nd phase of ceasefire: Hamas. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance group expresses its "full commitment" to a ceasefire deal with Israel as the regime releases 642 Palestinian abductees.
(2025-02-27). Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). ONLINE MEETING: No police, no dogs, no undercover agents in the auto factories! Build rank-and-file committees to defend workers' democratic rights! wsws.org The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees and Ford Workers Rank-and-File Committee are hosting a meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. EST to demand an end to Ford's police raids and defend democratic rights.
(2025-02-27). Newly-announced Omnibus proposal strips the EU's corporate accountability laws of its essence. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). Lineker among 500 journalist slamming 'BBC Gaza censorship'. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-27). Post-Assad, can Syria's health sector recover as sanctions ease. newarab.com 
Dr Mohammad Awak, an oncologist and Assistant Director General of "We can't repair them because of the sanctions," he explains from his office on the hospital's underground level. | "They strongly affect medical equipment, and we can't get spare parts to fix MRI or CT scanners," he adds, watching help…
(2025-02-27). Syria to hike visa fees with Brits to pay $250 to enter. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). Syrian Kurdish-led forces say Turkish strikes kill 12. newarab.com 
Kurdish-led forces that control large areas of northern and northeastern "Turkish occupation warplanes and UCAVs (drones) targeted a military position belonging to our forces" as well as civilian homes and a vehicle in the Al-Shaddadi area, the The group counted more than 16 strikes, which killed "four…
(2025-02-27). Syria's Al-Sharaa holds talks with Jordan king. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). US sanctions hold up Qatari support for Syria, sources say. newarab.com 
The delay in Qatar's plan to help pay for the increase, which Reuters reported in January, underlines the considerable challenges Syria's new authorities face as they see…
(2025-02-27). Was Syria's National Dialogue Conference a 'missed opportunity'. newarab.com 
Syria's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference The two-day conference saw 600 participants from across the country discussing Syria's political future via six working groups at the Presidential Palace in the capital Damascus. | These include task forces on a transitional justice system, the constitution, building state institutions, personal freed…
(2025-02-27). Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs despite warns by human rights groups. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations revealed that it is 'deeply regrets' the deportations of 40 Uyghurs by Thailand authorities. Earlier, the Chinese authorities confirmed Thursday the deportation of dozens of Uyghurs that dozens of Uyghurs, despite warnings from human rights organizations.Human rights organizations called on the Bangkok government to halt their deportation due to fears they would face persecution upon return.Bangkok-based veteran human rights activist Phil Robertson, Director, Asia Human Rights and Labour Advocates (AHRLA), sent us the following statement today on Thailand's forcible return of 40 Uygh…
(2025-02-27). China's shipbuilding, bid for 2030 maths Olympics: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From rare earth minerals to the tech behind a high orbit radar satellite, here's a round-up from today's China and economy coverage.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Russia: Serious deterioration of health of Yuri Dmitriev while in detention and refusal of treatment. fidh.org New information RUS 003 / 0818 / OBS 109.4 Deterioration of health condition / Refusal to provide treatment / Arbitrary detention / Torture and ill-treatment Russian Federation 26 February 2025
| The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in the Russian (…) | – |
(2025-02-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/1: Animal Rights Meetup: Action Hour Against Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2025-02-27). Tuesday 3/4: Richmond Resists! indybay.org Richmond Ca Civic Center Plaza…
(2025-02-27). Sunday 3/9: Apartheid Free Community celebration. indybay.org 1st Unitarian Universalist Society of S.F. 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Greek communities mobilize to fight back evictions amid growing housing crisis. globalvoices.org 
Resisting eviction, Greek communities fight back against housing injusticeOriginally published on Res…
(2025-02-27). Definitive Collapse of Venezuela's Justice First Opposition Party. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 25, 2025 | On February 19, the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the rescheduling of the parliamentary, gubernatorial, and regional legislative council elections in Venezuela, moving the date from April 27 to May 25. Elvis Amoroso, president of the electoral body, explained that this decision responds to requests from various political actors and responds to the need to guarantee the participation of all sectors. | This announcement came at a time of deep crisis within the traditional Venezuelan opposition, especially evident within Justice First (Primero Justicia or PJ), in…
(2025-02-27). South Korea: Final Constitutional Court hearing on president's impeachment. wsws.org Whatever the outcome of the trial, the country's political crisis will continue as President Yoon whips up far-right forces in the face of the spinelessness of the opposition Democrats and their allies.
(2025-02-27). Ontario's healthcare crisis deepens as Ford's Tories accelerate privatization drive. wsws.org If Ford and the Progressive Conservatives win today's provincial election, they will intensify healthcare privatization. The transformation of healthcare into a commodity has been facilitated by the unions' suppression of working class opposition.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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. | – | / |
(2025-02-27). They're Fetishizing The Bibas Kids' Red Hair To Sell Genocide To White Westerners. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-02-27). World pays tribute to 'victim of refusal' to US-Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Global tributes pour in for Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. last year to protest the heavily-US-backed Israeli genocide against Gaza.
(2025-02-27). Netanyahu Only Ever Saw the Hostages as His Path Back to Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2025-02-27). Tuesday 3/11: Berkeley City Council: Shame on You For Your Silence on Genocide in Gaza! indybay.org 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-02-27). The City of Grass Valley Condemns Genocide. indybay.org The City of Grass Valley after 16 months of community support has passed a resolution condemning the genocide in Gaza, calling for an end to the occupation of all Palestinian territories, and supporting an arms embargo to Israel.
(2025-02-27). Hamas transfers bodies of Israelis as more Palestinians freed. newarab.com 
The bodies of four Israeli captives were handed over by The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed they had received the coffins of "four fallen hostages", and a process to formally identify them had started in Israel. | In Ramallah, AFP journalists saw a first group of more than 600 prisoners due to be freed by Israel descend from a bus before…
(2025-02-27). Trump AI video showing Gaza as seaside resort draws backlash. scmp.com The clip includes what appear to be AI-generated images of Trump and Netanyahu on the beach, and Elon Musk dancing in a shower of cash.
(2025-02-27). The Empire At Its Most Honest. caitlinjohnstone.com.au President Donald Trump has shared a shockingly awful AI-generated music video envisioning a future Gaza that has been turned into an ostentatious resort town where everyone parties amid showers of cash while Trump and Netanyahu sip drinks by the pool.
(2025-02-27). "Trump Gaza": Trump Posts Al Video of Gaza Vision. globalresearch.ca Washington (Quds News Network)- U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated clip depicting his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip. In the video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen alongside Trump, with "Trump Gaza" displayed in the …
(2025-02-27). The legitimacy of student democracy and Academic boycotts. pressenza.com On Jan. 29, 885 undergraduate Concordia students in Montreal voted in favour of two motions: for the Concordia Student Union (CSU) to adopt BDS demands and for the union to bring those demands to the Board of Governors. Only 58 students voted against the motions. The total turnout for the vote was more than twice the 450 student quorum—the number of people needed to validate the vote. (The Link) | In the statement released on Jan. 30, Carr reiterated that Concordia's position: "Such campaigns are contrary to the value of academic freedom upon which all universities are founded." (The Link) | He continued, sa…
(2025-02-27). Lebanon parliament backs new government in confidence vote. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). Hamas Hands Over Four Bodies of Israeli Hostages, Israel Begins Freeing Hundreds of Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Hamas handed over four bodies of dead Israeli hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday morning in exchange for the release of over 600 Palestinians from Israeli jails. Israel was due to release the Palestinians this past Saturday but refused to over Hamas's handover ceremonies, which it said were "humiliating." Hamas gave the four bodies …
(2025-02-27). Trump's Gaza plan is Israel's long-term ethnic cleansing plan. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-27). Bibas Family Threatens to Sue Israeli Govt as Official Propaganda on Hostage Killings Unravels. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). Freed Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Ramallah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime freed a number of Palestinian prisoners after the Hamas resistance movement handed over the bodies of four Zionist captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
(2025-02-27). Sydney hospital workers face up to 20 years' imprisonment after being baited by Israeli provocateur. wsws.org Police on Tuesday arrested and issued "very, very serious" federal criminal charges against one of the Bankstown Hospital workers being persecuted by the media and the governments in Israel and Australia.
(2025-02-27). Egypt rejects Israel's 'unacceptable' proposal to run Gaza. presstv.ir Egypt rejects a proposal made by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid that Cairo temporarily runs the Gaza Strip instead of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
(2025-02-27). Palestinian prisoners freed as Hamas releases bodies of Israeli captives. presstv.ir A number of Palestinian prisoners are freed by the Israeli regime as Hamas hands over the bodies of four Zionist captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross for transfer to the regime.
(2025-02-27). Two Israeli spying devices found, neutralized in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanese army forces have found and dismantled two Israeli spying devices in the country's southern province of Nabatieh.
(2025-02-27). Hamas: Deal reached with Israel to release 620 Palestinians following delay. presstv.ir Days after Israel failed to release hundreds of Palestinians in exchange for Israeli captives, Hamas says it has reached a new agreement with mediators in Egypt to bring the abductees home.
(2025-02-27). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). Two killed, nine injured in ramming attack near Haifa. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A ramming attack near Haifa left two people dead and at least nine others injured, including two in critical condition, according to Israeli Army Radio citing medical sources. The assailant, a 24-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel from Silat al-Harithiya in the northern West Bank, was shot and killed by Israeli forces.The attack occurred in the Karkur area near Khadera, and Israeli police confirmed they have arrested a suspect linked to the incident.Hamas has praised the attack, stating it demonstrates that resistance operations continue despite Israeli actions. | Meanwhile, tensions remain high in…
(2025-02-27). Israel intended to strike Nasrallah funeral but backed-out, here's why. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's Chief of the General Staff of Israel Herzi Halevi revealed that Israel considered air striking the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, but it reversed its decision.A funeral was held for Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine in a stadium in Beirut, Lebanon five months after their killing by separate Israeli attacks on Lebanon's southern suburb. Israeli army official's remarks came this week during a meeting with students from the Israeli First Infantry Division, in the presence of civilians. Mourners at the funeral of Nasrallah waving shoes and fists (and iPhones) in anger at…
(2025-02-27). Lapid calls for Egypt to control Gaza in return for debt relief. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-27). Malaysia jails Israeli for seven years on firearms offences. newarab.com 
A Shalom Avitan, 39, was arrested last March at a hotel in the capital, Authorities said Avitan claimed t…
(2025-02-27). Sydney nurse charged after saying she wouldn't treat Israelis. newarab.com 
A Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with the federal offences of threatening violence to a group, using a carriage service to threaten to kill and using a carriage service to menace and harass, police said in a statement.
(2025-02-27). US vigil marks anniversary of Aaron Bushnell's 'Gaza martyrdom'. newarab.com 
Activists in Washington, D.C., gathered to mark the first anniversary of US Air Force pilot Three events were held across the US capital—one outside the White House and two outside the Israeli Embassy—where demonstrators paid tribute to the 25-year-old, who died last year after
(2025-02-27). The Coming Age of Border Changes? pressenza.com Trump's remarks on annexing territory and recognizing Russian and Israeli territorial gains may align with his geopolitical ambitions, but the disruption to longstanding norms of fixed borders sets a risky precedent. | By John P. Ruehl | Amid ongoing discussions over Donald Trump's plans for trying to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, the U.S. president has maintained steady pressure on NATO allies for months. After his 2024 election victory, Trump
(2025-02-27). 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…
(2025-02-27). EconoScope | China's nuclear power development gaining momentum. ecns.cn With over 27 million kilowatts of projects underway, China's nuclear power development is accelerating in 2025. As new reactors start operating, it is leading the way in nuclear technology.
(2025-02-27). U.S. should be the first to cut its nuclear arsenal, military expenditure: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn The United States should put into practice "America First" and be the first to cut its nuclear arsenal and military expenditure, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.
(2025-02-27). The World After Gaza (w/ Pankaj Mishra) | The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). Cleveland federal workers protest layoffs. workers.org 
Despite snow and freezing temperatures, federal workers in Cleveland turned out Feb. 20 to protest the mass layoffs initiated by President Donald Trump and multibillionaire Elon Musk. Members of the American Federation of Government Employees gathered outside the federal building where many of them work, chanting, "Fight back!" They held . . . |
(2025-02-27). Tulkarem resistance on West Bank bus bombings. workers.org 
Tulkarem resistance brigade based in the West Bank. The following statement was issued from the Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades — Tulkarem Brigade on Resistance News Network on Feb. 21, 2025. In light of the ongoing battle with the zionist occupation, and with the escalation of resistance operations targeting its . . . |
(2025-02-27). New York prison guard strike: Which side are we on? workers.org 
It is generally a good class impulse to solidarize with workers on strike. With capital on one side and labor on the other, workers are usually striking to get a bigger portion of the wealth that they alone created. Which side are you on? We're on the workers' side. But . . . |
(2025-02-27). Japanese-Americans Confront ICE Detention. workers.org 
Seattle Mary Abo, a Japanese-American woman interned during World War II, speaks at Seattle rally, Feb. 23, 2025. (WW Photo: Jim McMahan) With the increase of the U.S. Trump/Musk pogroms against immigrants, Japanese and Japanese-Americans have increased their solidarity against roundups, detentions and deportations of migrant workers. In Seattle, 400 . . . |
(2025-02-27). °La 'paz' de Trump es una mentira! — Entrevista con un preso político ucraniano. workers.org 
Alexander y Mikhail Kononovich Por Steve Gillis Los siguientes son extractos de una entrevista en ruso realizada por el reportero del periódico Workers World Steve Gillis a Mijaíl Kononovich, preso político en Ucrania desde marzo de 2022 por oponerse a la guerra con Rusia. Él y su hermano Alexander -detenido . . . |
(2025-02-27). PDF of February 27 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. National actions hit Trump's cuts Editorial: New York prison guard strike: Which side are we on? Mundo Obrero: La 'paz' de Trump es una mentira Entrevista con un preso político ucraniano Download the color version. Download the black & white . . . |
(2025-02-27). Iran's parliament speaker, foreign minister meet Hezbollah chief in Beirut. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have held talks with the secretary general of Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah.
(2025-02-27). 500 Programme-Makers Condemn Censorship, Racism After BBC Pulls Gaza Documentary. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Montreal's Zionist attack on free speech. presstv.ir Yves Engler, a prominent pro-Palestine activist, was released on bail after five days in a Montreal jail for criticizing Zionism on social media. the charges against him are seen as an attack on free speech.
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(2025-02-27). China uncovers 470-million-year-old brachiopod fossils. tvbrics.com 
Many of the specimens are exceptionally well-preserved, displaying diverse shapes and intricate surface patterns…
(2025-02-27). Russia and UAE are among major investors in Belarusian economy. tvbrics.com 
Belarusian economy attracted US$1.7 billion of foreign investment in 2024…
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Trump transforms global alliances and will establish a new era of colonialism. internationalviewpoint.org President Donald Trump is fundamentally altering U.S. foreign policy and transforming global alliances that have been in place for eighty years. Trump has chosen Vladimir Putin over NATO. Trump and Putin apparently plan to impose a treaty that will force Ukraine to give up 20 percent of its territory and prohibit its membership in NATO. Trump points out that president Volodymyr Zelensky's low poll numbers, suggesting that he has no right to speak for Ukraine. The United States and Russia have long been imperial powers, and now they are cooperating and isolating from peace negotiations the European powers who fear…
(2025-02-27). Trump, Musk dismantle the welfare state, fire federal workers— and they respond. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-02-27). In Sri Lanka, the new government's policy: a lost historic opportunity. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-02-27). Three things people think they know about Ukraine in wartime. internationalviewpoint.org Everyday life in wartime – how to organise a mass army, signing up, deserting, training…. | – | / |
(2025-02-27). France: A united response to the pro-austerity and racist government? internationalviewpoint.org After three motions of no confidence on 6 and 10 February, the French national assembly approved the state budget and the social security budget, which were hardly different from those presented by the then prime minister Barnier in the autumn of 2024. The current government, led by François Bayrou, which wants to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP by 2025, has cut the budgets of several ministries: public development aid, ecology, culture, agriculture, research and higher education. A few gestures on natural disaster prevention, the Green Fund and the budget for the French Overseas Territories. Loca…
(2025-02-27). Peace between neofascists and war on oppressed peoples. internationalviewpoint.org That Washington and Moscow have chosen the Saudi kingdom as the venue for a meeting between their delegations to discuss the prospects of the war that has been ongoing in Ukraine since Russian forces invaded that country three years ago, is evidence of the profound changes occurring in international affairs before our eyes. The manner of the meeting itself is entirely consistent with the venue: Donald Trump's neofascist administration did not seek to promote peace between the warring parties within the framework of international law and the United Nations, as China has been calling for since the beginning of the…
(2025-02-27). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). Sri Lanka : IMF's iron clasp, a maiden Budget and protecting the poor. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). 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). (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-27). Trump's tariff tantrums. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). Trump the "peacemaker" like Hitler the "chancellor of peace"! cadtm.org
(2025-02-27). Iran Willing to Broaden Ties with Malaysia: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his administration's eagerness to expand relations with the Muslim nations, including Malaysia, in various fields.
(2025-02-27). Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked about the latest regional developments by phone.
(2025-02-27). IRGC Navy Receives New Warship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A new warship joined the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy's fleet in southern Iran on Thursday.
(2025-02-27). IRGC chief: Enemies have yet to receive 'serious' blows. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says Iran's enemies have yet to receive "serious" blows notwithstanding a number of retaliatory strikes and operations over the past year.
(2025-02-27). Breaking the Mindset of Discrimination: A Call for Universal Humanism. pressenza.com For over a month now, the Discriminator-in-Chief has been making good on his awful political promises—dismantling federal agencies one after another, firing civil servants by the thousands, deporting immigrants, blocking diversity funding, shutting down USAID, and cutting financial support for international humanitarian organizations. | In response, progressives are protesting to save a system that, despite their efforts, has failed to address the root causes of injustice. This administration did not come to power by accident; it is the result of decades of systemic degeneration and political decay. The so-…
(2025-02-27). RFK Jr. greets first measles death in Texas outbreak with callous indifference. wsws.org The death of the unvaccinated school-aged child marks the first fatality from measles in the United States in 10 years.
(2025-02-27). Arsenal boss Arteta hopes to have Saka, Martinelli back after international break. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Unvaccinated Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years. scmp.com Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, the top US health official and a vaccine critic, dismissed the Texas outbreak as 'not unusual'.
(2025-02-27). Key extreme-condition research facility opens. ecns.cn A key scientific facility in Beijing that can generate ultra-extreme experimental conditions is now operational, enabling scientists to conduct groundbreaking research with advanced equipment.
(2025-02-27). Trump can't break Russia's alliance with China — but he can shake it. scmp.com With Washington and Moscow advancing talks for peace in Ukraine, a successful deal would draw them closer, which could prove disadvantageous for Beijing.
(2025-02-27). 'We want productive people': US firms can now hire Indian grads under 'gold citizenship' plan. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump announced that American companies can now hire Indian graduates from U.S. universities under the newly introduced 'gold card' citizenship initiative. This development, seen as a significant advantage for Indian students, follows his Wednesday announcement of the 'gold card'—a pathway to U.S. citizenship for affluent foreign investors prepared to invest $5 million. | Donald Trump also highlighted that the current immigration system has restricted high skilled talented particularly from India. | "A person comes from India, China, Japan, lots of different places, and t…
(2025-02-27). Eric Yeung: China introduces game changing policies in gold market. Sees silver as energy derivative. thesiriusrepo 
We welcome Eric back today to discuss huge developments in China's gold markets, why silver is now an energy derivative, the flip in the Chinese energy mix and the truth about China's M2.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Full: Trump, Musk Fire Up 1st Cabinet Meet With Shocking DOGE, Taiwan, Ukraine, Europe Bombshells. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk held their first Cabinet meeting of the new term. The meeting saw fiery discussions on DOGE, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Europe, with Musk playing a key advisory role. Trump made shocking remarks on U.S. policy towards NATO, China, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, while Musk weighed in on government efficiency and technological advancements. Watch the full video for more…
(2025-02-27). EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Donald Trump. scmp.com Bilateral grievances sure to be on the agenda, although problems between Europe and US could provide space for positive discussions.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Republicans urge Britain to oppose China's plans for new embassy in London. scmp.com Ahead of British PM Keir Starmer's Washington trip, two House lawmakers say outpost would help Beijing 'intimidate and harass' dissidents.
(2025-02-27). High-tech zones leading AI, new energy forward. ecns.cn China's national high-tech industrial development zones, the backbone of the country's forward-looking technology sector, are stepping up the push to cultivate emerging sectors such as humanoid robots, quantum information, new energy storage and synthetic biology.
(2025-02-27). East China Fair aims to connect global trade in Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai is gearing up to host the 33rd East China Fair (ECF), a premier import and export trade exhibition focusing on textiles, garments and light industrial products.
(2025-02-27). China's newly installed PV capacity forecast to decline in 2025. ecns.cn China's newly installed photovoltaic capacity is projected to reach 215-255 GW in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 8.13 percent to 22.54 percent, according to industry data.
(2025-02-27). Shenzhen hits national firsts in 2024, targets 5.5% GDP growth in 2025: report. ecns.cn Shenzhen, in south China's Guangdong Province, has achieved multiple national firsts in 2024 and set a target of 5.5 percent GDP growth in 2025, according to the city's government work report on Tuesday.
(2025-02-27). China leads release of international standard for elderly care robots. ecns.cn The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released its global standard for elderly care robots intended for use in the active assisted living (AAL) connected home environment on Jan. 17.
(2025-02-27). Zhejiang pilots quadruped robot application in civil aviation. ecns.cn A quadruped robot with high-speed movement and flexible climbing capabilities has been deployed at Jiande Qiandaohu Airport in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, for perimeter inspection duties, marking the first trial application in the local civil aviation sector.
(2025-02-27). Humanoid robots make their way into China's consumer market. ecns.cn Humanoid robots are now rapidly transitioning from futuristic concepts to reality in China. As demand surges and AI-driven robotics advance, humanoid robots are steadily moving from factories and exhibitions to households — bringing the world one step closer to a robot-assisted future.
(2025-02-27). China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital opens in Tianjin. ecns.cn The Perennial General Hospital Tianjin, China's first wholly foreign-owned tertiary general hospital, officially opened on Wednesday.
(2025-02-27). Thailand repatriates 40 Chinese nationals involved in illegal immigration. ecns.cn Thailand repatriated 40 Chinese nationals involved in illegal immigration on Thursday, according the Ministry of Public Security of China.
(2025-02-27). Fresh U.S. military aid to Taiwan strongly decried. ecns.cn China voiced serious concerns on Wednesday following the United States' decision to extend military aid to Taiwan, urging Washington to cease arming the island and destabilizing the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-02-27). Cutting-edge features help C909 fly even higher. ecns.cn A new era has started for the nation's commercial aircraft development featuring uniqueness, new energy and speed qualities, said an official at Commercial Aircraft Corp of China.
(2025-02-27). China-led international standard for elderly care robots released by IEC. ecns.cn IEC recently released the China-led international standard for elderly care robots, which is based on the physiological and behavioral characteristics of the elderly.
(2025-02-27). Study finds cities choosing similar official flowers. ecns.cn Though many mightn't know the official flower of their city, educated guesses might go as follows: In northern China, the Chinese rose flower or syringa. In southern China, azalea, bougainvillea or camellia.
(2025-02-27). Prosecutors vow swift action against 'extreme' offenders. ecns.cn China's top prosecutors have vowed to harshly and swiftly punish those who commit mass murders in retaliation against society, officials said on Wednesday, highlighting the execution of two men convicted in two separate deadly attacks last year.
(2025-02-27). Hospitals to be more birth-friendly. ecns.cn China is boosting efforts to build child-friendly and birth-friendly hospitals nationwide, with the goal of providing high-quality pediatric and maternity services.
(2025-02-27). 34 new species discovered in Wuyishan National Park. ecns.cn A three-year biological survey in Wuyishan National Park, a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site in southeastern China, has yielded the discovery of 34 new species, including plants, insects and fungi, experts said.
(2025-02-27). Bridge emerges through sea of clouds in Sichuan. ecns.cn Spectacular view of a sea of clouds surrounded Fujiang Grand Bridge in Pingwu County of Mianyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 26, 2025.
(2025-02-27). Lake reflects clear blue sky at Tianchi Lake National Forest Park. ecns.cn Blue sky and snow-capped mountains are reflected on the mirror-like Tianchi Lake at the National Forest Park in Wenxian County, Longnan, northwest China's Gansu Province.
(2025-02-27). 36 pieces of oracle bones on display in Henan. ecns.cn An oracle bone from the Shang Dynasty during Shang king Wuding's reign (1198 – 1189 B.C.) is on display at Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 26, 2025.
(2025-02-27). Robotics in high demand in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's robotic industry is experiencing a boom, with rental orders from local enterprises fully booked until June.
(2025-02-27). China warns that U.S. proposal to levy port fees on Chinese ships could backfire. ecns.cn China's commerce ministry on Thursday said that charging fees on Chinese ships entering U.S. ports would disrupt global supply chains and backfire on the U.S. economy and employment.
(2025-02-27). China leads global effort with int'l standard for elderly-care robots. ecns.cn The International Electrotechnical Commission has released a global standard for elderly-care robots, designed to guide the healthy development of the elderly-care robotics industry.
(2025-02-27). China builds extreme 'super lab' to assist global scientists in probing mysteries of matter. ecns.cn The Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF), located in Beijing's suburban Huairou District, passed national acceptance review on Wednesday, marking the completion of the internationally advanced experimental facility integrating extreme conditions such as ultra-low temperature, ultra-high pressure, strong magnetic fields, and ultra-fast optical fields."ÄÄ…
(2025-02-27). Donald Trump declines to say whether US would defend Taiwan in attack by mainland China. scmp.com But top American diplomat Marco Rubio suggests Washington is committed to 'prevent' such a scenario, prompting concern about mixed messaging.
(2025-02-27). US imposes sanctions on more Hong Kong firms for aiding Iran drone makers. scmp.com Treasury Department alleges six companies obtained components for Iranian drones and missiles in violation of US bans.
(2025-02-27). Are Europe and China stocks the better bet under 'America first'? scmp.com As US stagflation fears undermine market confidence, Germany's election outcome and China's DeepSeek moment are shifting global expectations.
(2025-02-27). Would a Ukraine-US deal on rare earths provide a workaround to China's curbs? scmp.com A US accord on critical minerals to broker an end to the Ukraine war could blunt Chinese export controls, analysts said, but not counteract them.
(2025-02-27). China y Cuba unen fuerzas en la investigación del cerebro: una alianza científica para la salud global. cubadebate.cu En un gesto que refuerza los lazos de cooperación internacional, China reconoce la valiosa contribución de la ciencia cubana, en las investigaciones sobre el cerebro y las neurociencias. Muestra de ello, es la repercusión de la respuesta del presidente de la República Popular de China, Xi Jinping, a la carta que le envió el neurocientífico Pedro A. Valdés Sosa.
(2025-02-27). Denmark prepares for Russian "invasions of NATO lands" strategic-culture.su 
Continues Supporting Ukraine War and Tripling War Budget | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Continues Supporting Ukraine War and…
(2025-02-27). Future Cardiac Arrest after COVID-19 Vaccination. First Peer-Reviewed Risk Stratification Protocol. globalresearch.ca The study authored by cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough and epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher titled, Abstract | Unheralded cardiac arrest among …
(2025-02-27). Shares rally on investor AI optimism. ecns.cn Chinese mainland and Hong Kong shares jumped on Wednesday as investors are optimistic that an AI boom will lift the nation's economic growth, analysts said.
(2025-02-27). Lawmakers' proposals troubleshoot NEV issues. ecns.cn Chinese authorities from various government departments have taken steps to address issues involving new energy vehicles after accepting suggestions from national lawmakers, aiming to meet the public's growing demand.
(2025-02-27). Importance of early years care emphasized. ecns.cn The National Health Commission has recently issued two guidelines aimed at bolstering early childhood development services and enhancing infant nutrition and feeding practices.
(2025-02-27). Shanghai to create rules for int'l commercial litigations. ecns.cn Shanghai is aiming to establish rules for international commercial litigations that meet global standards as it aims to improve the handling of foreign legal affairs, a top judicial official said on Tuesday.
(2025-02-27). Chinese universities tighten AI usage rules to curb academic misuse. ecns.cn As AI-powered tools like DeepSeek gain traction, Chinese university students are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence for academic work. While AI offers research advantages, concerns over misuse and overdependence are rising.
(2025-02-27). Shanghai ramps up smoking control measures. ecns.cn The overall situation of smoking control in Shanghai's public places has remained stable, with support from residents steadily increasing while challenges in some key areas persist.
(2025-02-27). Joint efforts for gender equality stressed. ecns.cn Beijing said it will take the opportunity of the 30th anniversary of two landmark documents on women's causes to work with the international community to inject new driving forces in this area.
(2025-02-27). Russia's Lavrov: Trump's Gaza displacement plan 'time bomb' for region. presstv.ir Russia says Trump's scheme to take over the Gaza Strip would not resolve the long-lasting Palestinian issue, but would rather be a "time bomb" in West Asia.
(2025-02-27). Egypt launches Washington charm offensive over Trump Gaza plans. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). Trump followers slam Gaza AI video he posted to Truth Social. newarab.com 
An AI-generated video showing an imagined '
(2025-02-27). US to pitch Arab developers on Trump Gaza 'takeover' plan. newarab.com 
"We're going to conduct a summit pretty soon with probably the biggest developers in the Middle East region, many of the Arab developers, lots of master planners," he said at a gathering of the American Jewish Committee in Washington. | "I think when people see some of the ideas that co…
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). EU Talks Peace But Sends More Weapons to Ukraine and Approves New Anti-Russia Sanctions. globalresearch.ca Brussels has formalized further sanctions against Russia and promised Kiev new military aid worth ‚Ǩ3.5 billion. The desire to admit Ukraine into the European Union before 2030 has been reaffirmed, but this short time period is accelerated due to access …
(2025-02-27). The Real Trump-Zelensky $500 Billion Minerals Deal. Dr. Jack Rasmus. globalresearch.ca After weeks of on again off again, US mainstream media headlines today, February 26, 2025 announce that Trump and Ukraine's president Zelensky—after weeks of 'tit for tat' mutual accusations—have reportedly reached a deal for Ukraine to pay the US from …
(2025-02-27). EU/NATO Keeps Poking the Russian Bear, Still Wants Troops in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca As the strategic irrelevance of the dying European Union becomes more evident with every passing day,
(2025-02-27). Nullifying the Constitution Won't "Make America Great Again". "Putting the Constitution First" globalresearch.ca "You want to defend the United States of America, then defend it with the tools it supplies you with—its Constitution."— Seven Days in May (1964) | Anyone who wants to put America first needs to start by putting the Constitution first….
(2025-02-27). "Manufacturing Dissent": The Anti-globalization Movement is Funded by the Corporate Elites. globalresearch.ca The People's Movement has been Hijacked…
(2025-02-27). Selected Articles: EU/NATO Keeps Poking the Russian Bear, Still Wants Troops in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-02-27). Destroying Cuba's international medical missions: Marco Rubio's new goal. peoplesdispatch.org The US Secretary of State promised sanctions to all those who collaborate with the program that has provided high quality healthcare to millions of impoverished people around the world.
(2025-02-27). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). 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…
(2025-02-27). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). IHL and humanitarian principles. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). 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
(2025-02-27). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). "The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:" A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org 24 February 2025…
(2025-02-27). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-27). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-27). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. icrc.org
(2025-02-27). OEWG: Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025…
(2025-02-27). The Long Emergency: A Discussion With Adam Greenfield. itsgoingdown.org Welcome back to The Beautiful Idea, a new project from a collective of several anarchist and autonomous media producers scattered around the world. We're bringing you interviews and stories from the front-lines of autonomous social movements and struggles, as well as original commentary and analysis. In this episode we sit down with Adam Greenfield, author…
(2025-02-27). President Maduro: Final Constitutional Reform Proposal Must be Ready in 90 Days. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has reported that, once the debate sessions have been held, the final drafting phase of the Constitutional reform proposal, as resulted from the extended debate, must begin in about 60 days. This timeline is being established "in order to have the final proposal in 90 days that we will take with the people of Venezuela, our public made up of millions in the streets, to the National Assembly (AN), so that it can proceed as the Constitution mandates, to debate and decide." | This Tuesday, February 25, at the end of a workshop with the National Commission for Constitutiona…
(2025-02-27). Trump Revokes License to Chevron for Oil Operations in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com US President Donald Trump has announced that he will end the oil export licenses granted to Venezuela by his predecessor, Joe Biden, reporting that these concessions, which benefited the oil company Chevron and the US oil market, will no longer be valid as of March 1. | Trump made the announcement this Wednesday, February 26, in a message on Truth Social, in which he criticized the government of Nicolás Maduro for not having accelerated the deportation of what he called "violent criminals" that, according to him, Caracas supposedly sent to the US empire, and who should have been repatriated "at a rapid pace." | T…
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Trump administration demands immigrants, including children, register with DHS in preparation for deportation. wsws.org Recalling the forced registration and deportation of German Jews under the Nazis, the Trump administration is ordering immigrants to provide names, addresses and fingerprints to immigration police to hasten deportations.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Atilio Borón: "El mundo multipolar es una realidad, pero Trump no lo quiere reconocer" cubadebate.cu Cubadebate reproduce el diálogo sostenido por el intelectual argentino Atilio Borón en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, el pasado 4 de febrero de 2025. En la conversación sobresalen varios de los más urgentes temas relacionados con la estabilidad de la región, la nueva presidencia de Estados Unidos, el apoyo a Cuba y los movimientos de izquierda.
(2025-02-27). The arrest of Georgescu will push against NATO. strategic-culture.su CƒÉlin Georgescu has been arrested. Now Romania has a great opportunity. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Every cl…
(2025-02-27). One senator's lonely quest to make the farm bill more sustainable. grist.org 
When Debbie Stabenow retired from Congress last year, she ended a 28-year run of advocating at the federal level for sustainable food systems. | The Democrat from Michigan, who served four terms in the Senate after two terms in the House of Representatives, is fond of saying, "You don't have an economy unless somebody makes something and somebody grows something." Over the course of her career, she proved to be a skilled negotiator — securing incremental, bipartisan changes to the nation's farm bill, the legislative package that defines United States agricultural policy roughly every five years. | Staben…
(2025-02-27). Trump says Ukraine can 'forget about NATO' ahead of meeting with Zelensky. presstv.ir The American president dealt another blow to Ukraine's geopolitical aspirations by ruling out the country joining the NATO military bloc.
(2025-02-27). Lavrov Reveals Date, Location For Next U.S.-Russia Talks, Slams Macron's America Visit | Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a press conference in Doha, Qatar, announced the next round of U.S.-Russia talks, which will take place in a NATO nation. Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet on February 27 to discuss embassy operations. Watch the full video for details.
(2025-02-27). Trump Destroys Zelensky's Last Hope- After 'No Aid' Shock, US Says 'No Guarantee Of…' | Russia,Ukraine. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump gave yet another shocker to Volodymyr Zelensky. Addressing the media after holding his first cabinet on February 26, Trump said that Ukraine should abandon its aspirations to join NATO. He acknowledged that Ukraine's NATO joining bid was the possible "reason" behind the ongoing conflict with Russia. He also asserted that the US is going to "get back" the money it has spent on military and financial assistance to Kyiv through the minerals deal.
(2025-02-27). Trump says no security promises for Ukraine, 'can forget about' joining Nato. scmp.com The US president made the comments while confirming that Ukraine's Zelensky would visit on Friday to sign a rare minerals deal.
(2025-02-27). Is Trump "making America affordable again"? peoplesdispatch.org US President Trump ran his campaign on a pledge to Peoples Dispatch spoke to economist Richard Wolff, who outlined that "prices are shaped by many factors, and only a few of those are under the control o…
(2025-02-27). Cuba's cigar trade in the foreground. plenglish.com Precisely, the Trade Fair is one of the sections of the meeting that strongly attracts the professionals of the sector who participate in the event. To this end, 90 exhibitors from 10 nations, whose objective is mainly focused on exchanges and approaches, are present. | During the opening (on February 24), Cuban First Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Carlos Luis Jorge toured the exhibitions in the company of the Co-Presidents of Habanos S.A., Maritza Carrillo and Luis Sánchez, and other executives such as Tabacuba President Marino Murillo. | With the help of Habanos S.A., a global leader i…
(2025-02-27). Cuba's medical collaboration, a hope for many in the world. plenglish.com New York, US, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's collaboration in health is today a feat and a bastion of hope for many people in the world, Samira Addrey, a member of the board of directors of the US organization IFCO-Pastors for Peace, said.
(2025-02-27). Cubanos residentes en México condenan nueva medida de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en México José Martí condenó la decisión del gobierno de Estados Unidos de suspender los visados asociados a acuerdos de cooperación médica internacional de la nación caribeña.
(2025-02-27). Salvadoreños condenarán bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. radiohc.cu En diciembre pasado la Red Continental Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Solidaridad convocó al Maratón de Amor con Cuba para 2025, con el objetivo de articular acciones contra el inhumano bloqueo que desde hace más de seis décadas mantiene Estados Unidos contra el pueblo cubano y que constituye el más prolongado y abarcador de la historia.
(2025-02-27). Establecen precios de venta de nuevos medicamentos en la red de farmacias comunitaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) La Gaceta Oficial número 14, en su versión ordinaria, publicó la Resolución 324 de 2024, emitida por el Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP), que fija el precio minorista a la población, en pesos cubanos, de nuevos medicamentos no controlados, ni complementarios que se incorporan al cuadro básico…
(2025-02-27). Reitera Daniel Ortega que el bloqueo a Cuba será derrotado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, reiteró que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba desde hace más seis décadas, será derrotado.
(2025-02-27). Esteban Lazo en Namibia para funeral de Nujoma. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, llegó hoy a Namibia para participar en el Funeral de Estado del Padre Fundador de esa nación del suroeste de àÅfrica, y su primer Presidente, Sam Nujoma.
(2025-02-27). Legisladores de Bolivia buscan blindar elecciones generales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) La Comisión de Constitución de la Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia alista hoy el tratamiento de los proyectos de ley encaminados a blindar las elecciones generales del 17 de agosto próximo, aseguró su presidenta, Olivia Guachalla.
(2025-02-27). Pueblo de Venezuela conmemora 36 años de rebelión popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) El Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), junto a fuerzas populares de la Revolución, realizarán hoy una gran movilización para rememorar los 36 años de la rebelión popular del 27 de febrero de 1989, conocida como El Caracazo.
(2025-02-27). Delegación gubernamental de Timor Leste viaja a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) Una delegación de la Secretaría de Cooperativas de Timor Leste viajó hoy a Cuba para reunirse con representantes de la agricultura y la ciencia del país caribeño.
(2025-02-27). Lucha cubana con 1-1 en liga profesional: Rosillo gana pero Orta pierde. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (JIT).- El octavo Torneo de la Liga Profesional de Luchas (PWL, por sus siglas en inglés) disputado en Almaty, Kazajistán, dejó a los representantes cubanos del estilo grecorromano con una victoria y un fracaso.
(2025-02-27). Comienza en provincia cubana Festival del Monólogo Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) El VI Festival del Monólogo Latinoamericano comienza hoy la ciudad de Cienfuegos, en cuya edición también se entregará el Premio Terry 2025 y el lauro de la Popularidad.
(2025-02-27). Inicia rodaje de largometraje sobre dominicana Marileidy Paulino. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 27 feb (PL).- Ya está en marcha el rodaje de un largometraje inspirado en la vida de la velocista dominicana, campeona olímpica y mundial, Marileidy Paulino, producido por Jessica Hasbún y Kelvin Liria, anunció Cinedominicano.
(2025-02-27). Tarde de libros, emociones e intercambios en Feria del Deporte. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (JIT).- Entre las presentaciones de los libros dedicados a Mijaín López y Omara Durand, recorridos por las áreas expositivas de varios medallistas olímpicos y paralímpicos, y otras actividades de interés continúo el miércoles el programa de la Feria del Deporte de Cuba.
(2025-02-27). Trabajadores argentinos realizan paro y movilizaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 de feb (RHC) Los afiliados a la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) realizarán hoy un paro nacional con movilizaciones sorpresivas en Buenos Aires y protestas en todas las provincias de Argentina.
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(2025-02-27). Li Andersson (Left Alliance, Finland): 'Putin and Trump want a world where countries pick when to comply with international law and when not'. links.org.au 
Li Andersson discusses the challenges posed by Russia's war in Ukraine and Trump's return.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Russia, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss restoration of embassies: Lavrov. presstv.ir Sergey Lavrov says Russian and US diplomats will hold a meeting in Istanbul to discuss issues related to the operation of the two countries' embassies.
(2025-02-27). Russian e-commerce firm Ozon reports over 500% jump in 2024 earnings. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). After UNSC Boost To Russia, Trump Preparing Biggest Surprise For Putin? 'I Guess It Will Be…' | US. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at a major policy shift on Russia, suggesting that Washington could lift sanctions on Moscow "at some point" during Ukraine peace talks. His remarks come after a high-level U.S.-Russia negotiations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio also indicating that sanctions relief may be necessary for a deal. Watch the video for details.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Ukraine's Critical Minerals, Plenty to Mettle With! indybay.org In his sudden haste to see Ukraine repay the US for the billions of dollars appropriated by Congress to the country in its war against Russian aggression, Donald Trump, aka "Mr. Art of the Deal," has deployed his tactless "Trumplomacy" with its attendant extortive strongarm tactics to gain access to critical minerals that Ukraine has in abundance.
(2025-02-27). Patrick Lawrence: Chihuahuas, Not Dobermans. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). Putin Says Trump's Proposal To Halve Military Spending Is a 'Good Idea'. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). WaPo Opinion Editor Resigns After Bezos Orders Focus on Defending 'Free Markets' and Libertarianism. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-27). 57,000 University of California workers launch strike. wsws.org The workers, including nurse case managers, mental health counselors, pharmacists, lab technicians and janitors started two- and three-day strikes on Wednesday.
(2025-02-27). Nurses at NYU Langone-Brooklyn poised to strike for better staffing and pay. wsws.org The nurses must take control of their own struggle and prevent the Federation of Nurses/UFT from calling off the strike at the last minute.
(2025-02-27). Seeds fall in Mexico as stomach bug strikes. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). After Nine Execution Dates and Three Last Meals, Richard Glossip May Soon Walk Free. theintercept.com 
After the Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Richard Glossip, his fate is in the hands of an Oklahoma City district attorney.
(2025-02-27). US Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip. wsws.org Glossip, 62, was granted a new trial by the US Supreme Court in a 5-3 decision which said his constitutional right to due process was denied when he was unfairly convicted of the 1997 murder of his employer based on false testimony.
(2025-02-27). How the Warfare State Paved the Way for a Trumpist Autocracy. tomdispatch.com Donald Trump's power has thrived on the economics, politics, and culture of war. The runaway militarism of the last quarter-century was a crucial factor in making President Trump possible, even if it goes virtually unmentioned in mainstream media and political discourse. That silence is particularly notable among Democratic leaders, who have routinely joined in bipartisan messaging to boost the warfare state that fueled the rise of Trumpism. Trump first ran for president nearly a decade and a half after the "Global War on Terror" began in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The crusade's allure had worn off. The nation…
(2025-02-27). A discussion with a resident physician on the fight to unionize doctors in training at the Detroit Medical Center. wsws.org Resident physicians, interns and medical fellows routinely work 80-hour weeks for $15 or less an hour.
(2025-02-27). Chicago Teachers Union faces rank-and-file rebellion, as contract talks stall and layoffs loom. wsws.org More than 20,000 teachers have been working without a contract for eight months as the CTU-backed mayor refuses to accept even the most modest wage and staffing demands of educators.
(2025-02-27). Trump-Musk intervene against Brazil's trial of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro for fascist coup attempt. wsws.org Bolsonaro is seeking to benefit from the election of Trump, whose government has promoted fascist forces to establish governments of, by and for the oligarchy globally.
(2025-02-27). Sri Lanka: Trade unions back government austerity budget. wsws.org Workers cannot rely on the trade union bureaucracies, who have become an apparatus of the capitalist government and supporters of international finance capital.
(2025-02-27). Australian state Labor government slashes public service jobs. wsws.org The Victorian government has unveiled plans to destroy between 2,000 and 3,000 public sector workers' jobs, using language that echoes that of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
(2025-02-27). Trump, Musk and fascism, the film industry and the Academy Awards. wsws.org Opposition is building to the Trump-Musk regime, but that resistance needs greater political clarity, depth and understanding. Artists must play a role in this.
(2025-02-27). The Impact of AI on Casino Payment Security. moguldom.com The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted many industries, including the gambling sector. Ensuring secure transactions has become a top priority with the increasing digitalization of payment methods. Here, we will explore the broad impact of AI on casino payment security. Interac's Safety Measures in Canada Casinos in Canada handle massive financial transactions every …
(2025-02-27). William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The William Penn School District is planning to cut a number of academic interventionist, assistant principal and office secretary positions. | The endeavor is part of a larger effort to avoid a multimillion-dollar budget deficit in the 2025—2026 academic year. | Officials estimate
(2025-02-27). Lewis Tanner Moore spent his life collecting Black art. His legacy is on view at Doylestown's Michener Art Museum. whyy.org
(2025-02-27). Muslim rape gangs, a peril of multiculturalism. expose-news.com On Saturday, Dr Jordan Peterson published a monologue dissecting the problems the working class in the UK is experiencing with its political class regarding the sadistic mass rape by gangs of Muslim …
(2025-02-27). Besides GamStop, What Tools Can You Use to Exclude Yourself from Online Betting? moguldom.com GamStop allows you to voluntarily exclude yourself from access to any bookmaker that is part of the consortium of operators that adheres to the self-exclusion process. In addition to this self-exclusion system, it is possible to exclude yourself from accessing betting sites in the non GamStop bookmakers using many tools. These are programs available for …
(2025-02-27). How to Withdraw Winnings from Sweepstakes Casinos. moguldom.com Sweepstakes casinos have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional online gambling, particularly in areas where real-money betting is restricted. These platforms use virtual currencies such as sweepstakes coins, which can be redeemed for cash under specific conditions. Understanding the withdrawal process is essential for players who want to make the most of their winnings …
(2025-02-27). The SEO Revolution: How AI and Machine Learning Are Changing Search Rankings. moguldom.com AI and machine learning are quickly evolving and changing lots of aspects. Specifically, they have impacted SEO and some huge revolutions in this segment. Algorithms are rapidly changing, adapting to new circumstances, and impacting website rankings significantly. For most businesses, understanding new AI initiatives is extremely necessary for becoming profitable in such a competitive circumstance. …
(2025-02-27). New Index Reveals Rising Authoritarianism Worldwide; Fewer Nations Meet Modern Standards. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-02-27). Cultivating inner crops. anabaptistworld.org In January of 2020, I began my career as a garden educator, leading and teaching community gardening. I'm good at it. It feels right. It was a meaningful thread of my career, thread of my identity, and thread of how I practice my faith. Last May I cut this thread, leaving my job teaching gardening …
(2025-02-27). A vision for Bluffton? anabaptistworld.org We have heard wonderful stories of 500 years of faith and courage among the Anabaptists. Where is the faith and courage in the Bluffton-Findlay University merger? Bluffton is now about 500-600 students, the same as Bethel. Bethel has a bright future because it is well managed. What about Bluffton? Problems will arise because of different …
(2025-02-27). A child's welcome . anabaptistworld.org Recently at FMC [First Mennonite Church, Newton, Kan.] we welcomed a family from Ukraine. Everyone gave something, like a piece of furniture, food and clothes. Our family gave two end tables and a lamp. The reason we did this is to be welcoming strangers. This year there is a girl in my class from Sunset …
(2025-02-27). Journalist receives Order of Canada honor. anabaptistworld.org Winnipeg-based journalist John Longhurst, a frequent contributor to Anabaptist World, has been named a member of the Order of Canada for his media contributions to Canada's interfaith dialogue.
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(2025-02-27). Baltic/Black Sea power games and red lines intersect in a "strange war" strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-27). Brazilian delegation assures Pakistan of support to enhance local cotton yield. gnnhd.tv 
Two sides hold fruitful discussions on sustainable cotton initiatives, industry challenges, solutions, and evolving buyers' requirements…
(2025-02-27). Bodies of six Pakistani victims of Libyan boat tragedy arrive in Islamabad. gnnhd.tv 
Government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring safe repatriation of all mortal remains of Pakistanis lost in tragic incident…
(2025-02-27). Gold prices in Pakistan drop for third consecutive day. gnnhd.tv 
Price of gold per tola decreases by Rs3,300, making it Rs303,000…
(2025-02-27). WhatsApp launches Voice Note Transcription feature for Android users. gnnhd.tv 
Feature will be game-changer for users who are unable to listen to audio messages in noisy environments…
(2025-02-27). Nawaz Sharif becomes active in politics, holds key meetings with PML-N leaders. gnnhd.tv 
Nawaz Sharif directs party leaders to accelerate its public outreach campaign…
(2025-02-27). Sindh Cabinet approves procurement of double-decker, electric buses for Karachi. gnnhd.tv 
Electric bikes will be distributed to women through monthly lottery…
(2025-02-27). From promises of change to total capture — Turkey's political forecast. globalvoices.org 
From political figures, to journalists, civil society representatives, businessmen and many others, the list of targeted individuals keeps growingOriginally published on In April 2024, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed to make amends and fix the mistakes which led to the
(2025-02-27). Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for 'privatised look-a-like coppers' to 'top up' police. leftfootforward.org "I can't think of anything more horrifying than privatising the criminal justice system for profit under this shower."
(2025-02-27). 4.5 million jobs in the UK are paid less than the real Living Wage, shock new analysis reveals. leftfootforward.org "Today's findings show the biggest rise in low-paid jobs we've ever seen"
(2025-02-27). Campaigners demonstrate outside BP's HQ over firm's rollback on renewables. leftfootforward.org Campaigners from climate groups including Fossil Free London and Weald Action Group staged a protest outside BP's London HQ yesterday evening (26 February) over the firm's decision to roll back its investment in renewable energy. | The protesters held a banner reading 'Big Oil is Killing Us' and chanted 'Who kills? BP kills!' | BP
(2025-02-27). Work of Inuk photography award winner on display at National Gallery. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-27). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-27). Rex Lasalle, a leader of Trinidad & Tobago's 1970 army mutiny in support of the Black Power movement, has died. globalvoices.org 
'[People] want a relationship based on respect, unity, and moral authority'Global Voices Screenshot of Rex Lasalle and Raffique Shah (from left) in the company of other officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment via the Towards the end of the 1960s, as
(2025-02-27). US Forest Service firings decimate already understaffed agency: 'It's catastrophic'. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between On a recent Friday afternoon, Marie Richards sat in her living room in northern Michigan. She was having a hard time talking about her job at the U.
(2025-02-27). Togo: US aid suspension will negatively impact public health and education. globalvoices.org 
(2025-02-27). Exporting natural gas raises your power bills. Trump is doing it anyway. grist.org 
When former President Joe Biden paused the Department of Energy's approval of new natural gas export projects last January — a move received positively by environmental advocates and scorned by fossil fuel companies — the LNG industry was in the midst of a period of unbridled expansion. Sprawling export terminals had been popping up, one after another, all along the Gulf Coast in south Texas and Louisiana, with many more in various stages of planning. The consequences of the build-out on the climate and on consumers was uncertain, Biden said, echoing the concerns of advocates, and the DOE had a res…
(2025-02-27). The 2025 German election: First impressions and implications (plus: How Die Linke turned the tide). links.org.au 
Moritz Warnke writes that snap elections saw stunning gains for left and right, while Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken dissect Die Linke's remarkable comeback.
(2025-02-27). ISPR releases special song to mark 6 years of Operation Swift Retort. gnnhd.tv 
ISPR released song 'Dushmana Sun' after six years of Operation Swift Retaliation…
(2025-02-27). Six years to Operation Swift Retort, military leadership pays tribute to armed forces. gnnhd.tv 
ISPR said complete operational dominance was maintained throughout battle…
(2025-02-27). Rain, snowfall forecast for several parts of country. gnnhd.tv 
Weather in other parts of country is expected to be partly cloudy…
(2025-02-27). Renowned actress Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39. gnnhd.tv 
Michelle had recently undergone liver transplant and may have died of natural causes…
(2025-02-27). Meeting day with PTI founder. gnnhd.tv 
Six party leaders will meet PTI founder today…
(2025-02-27). Mustafa Amir case: Armaghan's remand approved for five more days. gnnhd.tv 
Court directed the accused to undergo medical check-up…
(2025-02-27). Major relief for Islamabad citizens during Ramadan. gnnhd.tv 
Citizens will be able to buy food items at wholesale rates at fair-price shops…
(2025-02-27). ANF organizes annual drug destruction ceremony. gnnhd.tv 
It is also trying to reduce its use by conducting awareness campaign against drugs…
(2025-02-27). CJCSC, Uzbek Minister discuss regional security situation. gnnhd.tv 
Two sides expressed keen interest in strengthening bilateral military-to-military cooperation…
(2025-02-27). Gas leak explosion; Burnt couple in critical condition. gnnhd.tv 
Husband, wife, and two children were injured in explosion…
(2025-02-27). 8,000 Chromebooks ordered for Islamabad govt institutions. gnnhd.tv 
Chromebooks will be provided to institutions within two months…
(2025-02-27). Farrukh Shahbaz honoured with LHC Bar Association membership. gnnhd.tv 
LHCBA President awarded honourary membership to senior journalist, anchorperson Farrukh…
(2025-02-27). Trump threatens to impose 25pc tax on Europe. gnnhd.tv 
New tariffs will apply to wide range of goods, including cars, pharmaceutical products…
(2025-02-27). At Trump's first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk claims he's getting death threats over recent job losses. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Elon Musk, the co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has revealed that he has received numerous death threats due to his role in streamlining government operations, which led to job losses. Elon Musk made a striking appearance at President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting, despite not holding an official government position or being a Cabinet member. Speaking at the meeting, Musk expressed concerns over excessive government spending, particularly in defense and interest payments. "We spend over $1 trillion on interest alone. If this continues, the country will become de fa…
(2025-02-27). mRNA injections, the secret world government and Gatesian Grey skies. expose-news.com In his latest passing observations, Dr. Vernon Coleman makes note of the potential intergenerational harm that mRNA injections might cause. He quotes a speech given by the late Prince Philip to the …
(2025-02-27). Parallels between Big Ag and Big Pharma and the impact on the environment and our health. expose-news.com Chronic disease rates in America have increased dramatically, from 7.5% of the population in the 1930s to 60% today, representing a 700% surge, while obesity now affects 40% of Americans. Four companies …
(2025-02-27). The Daily Sceptic News Round-Up. expose-news.com Every day, The Daily Sceptic publishes a 'News Round-Up', a list of the stories the outlet finds interesting and were published within the previous 24 hours. Stories that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy …
(2025-02-27). DEM Party Delegation Presses Ocalan for a Peaceful PKK Disarmament Initiative. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-27). What a science journalist learned when she lived underground for 10 days. gnnhd.tv 
In a Cold War-era bunker-turned-Airbnb situated 50 feet below ground in Arkansas, journalist Lynne Peeples conducted an experiment to better understand her internal clock. She'd always struggled with sleep — growing up in Seattle, the long, dark winters contr…
(2025-02-27). Razer's new Blade 18 offers Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs and a dual mode display. gnnhd.tv 
Razer is adding a fresh gaming laptop to the pile of new models up for preorder today: the Blade 18. Like its smaller (but far from small) Blade 16 cousin, the new Razer Blade 18 will come with Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake CPUs. But one ma…
(2025-02-27). Embiid gets imaging on knee; 76ers mull options. gnnhd.tv 
Joel Embiid and the Sixers continue to discuss how best to proceed but Nick Nurse said the former MVP center has not been ruled out for the year yet.
(2025-02-27). Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit. grist.org 
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). '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.
(2025-02-27). Pezeshkian urges promotion of convergence among Muslim states. presstv.ir The Iranian president says promotion of convergence and relations among Muslim countries is essential given the current global circumstances.
(2025-02-27). Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [65 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. ÿ¥ŸéŸáŸêÿØŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸÑŸëŸéŸáŸè ÿ£ŸéŸÜŸëŸéŸáŸè€• ŸÑŸéÿߟì ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸéŸ∞ŸáŸé ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸéÿß ŸáŸèŸà…
(2025-02-27). Ahmed Mekky in "Al Ghawy" promo released: A dark drama for Ramadan 2025. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Ahmed Mekky takes on a dramatic role in "Al Ghawy."After waiting, ON channel released the official promo for "Al Ghawy," starring Ahmed Mekky, which will air in the second part of Ramadan 2025.In 2025, star Ahmed Mekky will return to Ramadan drama with a role that has deep human and social dimensions in his new series "Al Ghawy" on one of the major platforms and Egyptian satellite channels. He will depart from his comedic role for many years.The 15-episode series "Al Ghawy" follows a format that has become popular in Egyptian drama in recent years: an intense, fast-paced plot without the customary expa…
(2025-02-27). DeepSeek now adopted by multiple Chinese home appliance companies. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is officially making its way into Chinese homes as multiple home appliance companies adopt the chatbot and its operating system.DeepSeek will be available at every Chinese home: Multiple Chinese home appliance brands and companies have announced the adoption of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) models, including those for TVs, refrigerators, and robot vacuums. | Notably, DeepSeek has been experiencing significant growth due to its advanced models, great performance, and low cost. | The new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbo…
(2025-02-27). Gene Hackman found dead alongside his wife and dog in New Mexico home. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – 95-year-old retired American actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog inside his home in New Mexico on Wednesday, according to The Sun and local police. Santa Fe police reported that there was no foul play involved in the incident but have not revealed the cause of death. Santa Fe County Sheriff, Adan Mendoza released a short statement Thursday morning that said, "All I can say is that we're in the middle of a preliminary death investigation, waiting on approval of a search warrant." He further stated, "I want to assure the community and neighborhood that there's…
(2025-02-27). Video: Turkish woman cooks raw Kofta in a Saudi mosque. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A woman has sparked debate on social media after a video of her doing a raw Kofta dish inside the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia went viral online. A clip that went viral on the X platform showed a woman sitting on the ground in the yard of the Prophet's Mosque, kneading raw Kofta, a popular meatball dish in Turkey.The video was taken by another woman who was heard speaking in the background and confirmed that it was taken before the dawn prayer inside the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia.A wide range of comments questioned the purpose of the video as many said this is an inappropriate thing to do. A…
(2025-02-27). Rain forces cancellation of Pakistan-Bangladesh Champions Trophy match. gnnhd.tv 
Pakistan and Bangladesh have been awarded one point each…
(2025-02-27). Champions Trophy: Pakistan-Bangladesh toss delayed due to rain. gnnhd.tv 
Umpires will inspect ground at 2: 00pm…
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Disabled teen pleads guilty to sexually assaulting schoolgirl, 10, at mosque in Selangor. channelnewsasia.com The incident, which was captured on closed-circuit television, saw 18 TikTok accounts of Malaysian media outlets which reported on the case to be blocked by the social media giant.
(2025-02-27). Sri Lanka reports massive tolls in human-elephant conflicts. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Vietnam jails leading journalist over Facebook posts. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Aixtron expects 2025 revenue below last year's level. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Eni, Petronas to combine upstream assets in Indonesia, Malaysia. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Japan Post Bank to conduct secondary share offering of up to $4.22 billion. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Pakistan consumer inflation to remain stable in February, says finance ministry. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). TSMC needs government permission for overseas joint ventures, Taiwan minister says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Japan's new births fall 9 straight years to record low in 2024. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). North Korea behind US$1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). Toyota global output rises for the first time in a year in January. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). BTS' Jin named Jin Ramen instant noodle's global brand ambassador. channelnewsasia.com The company behind the noodles, Otoki, plans to redesign the packaging for Jin Ramen instant noodles and cup noodles to feature the K-pop star's portrait.
(2025-02-27). Death row inmate granted stay of execution two days before scheduled hanging. channelnewsasia.com Hamzah Ibrahim was sentenced to death in 2017 after he was convicted of possessing 26.29g of heroin for the purpose of trafficking.
(2025-02-27). Solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets with new murder mystery AI chatbot-based game at National Gallery Singapore. channelnewsasia.com FRAMED: A Murder Mystery in National Gallery Singapore starts on Saturday (Mar 1)…
(2025-02-27). Hacker responsible for international data breaches arrested in joint Singapore-Thailand operation. channelnewsasia.com Assets valued at over 10 million baht (US$295,000), including laptops, mobile phones, luxury vehicles and branded bags, were seized.
(2025-02-27). Coach Trott says Afghanistan will never be taken lightly again. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). US to remove trans troops from military unless they obtain waiver. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-27). 'EU Was Formed Only To Screw…': Trump Planning To Dismantle European Union? Big Threat On Cam. hindustantimes.com United States President Donald Trump on February 26 said that the European Union was solely formed to "screw the United States" as he hinted at tariffs on the American allies. Trump also said that the EU won't be able to retaliate to possible US tariffs because "we just go cold turkey", indicating that Washington will not buy an EU product in such a scenario. Watch the full video for more information.
(2025-02-27). Mohammed El-Kurd's Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal. newarab.com 
(2025-02-27). Eight sentenced to death for murder of Tunisia opposition leader. newarab.com 
A Charges included "attempting to change the state's nature" and "inciting armed conflict", local media reported.
(2025-02-27). Police video, 911 call key in trial for Palestinian boy's murder. newarab.com 
A harrowing 911 call, disturbing police videos and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime Joseph Czuba, 73, faces first-degree murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges in the death of Wadea Al-Fayoume and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Sha…
(2025-02-27). Sudan plane crash in residential area kills 46. newarab.com 
Forty-six people were killed when a The Antonov aircraft went down on Tuesday night near Wadi Seidna air base, one of the army's largest military hubs in Omdurman, northwest of the capital.
(2025-02-27). Trump proposes Dubai-style golden visa to replace green card. newarab.com 
US President Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional "We're going to be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We're going to be puttin…
(2025-02-27). YR4 asteroid likely to miss Sudan after NASA probability scare. newarab.com 
The Among the countries YR4 could hit was
(2025-02-27). 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?
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Assam: USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque arrested. ummid.com Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), has been arrested by Assam Police Saturday February 22, 2025.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Malegaon: Two Pharmacy students among 3 killed in road accident. ummid.com Three, including two students of a local pharmacy college, were killed in a road accident at Daregaon area of Malegaon Saturday February 22, 2025.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). 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…
(2025-02-27). ESA downgrades 2024 YR4 asteroid's chance to hit Earth. ummid.com In a major relief to sky gazers, the European Space Agency (ESA) has lowered the chances of asteroid 2024 YR hitting Earth to almost 0.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Saman Zehra of AMU bags Young Scientist Award. ummid.com Dr Saman Zehra, a researcher at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been awarded the prestigious Young Scientist Award at ICC 2025.
(2025-02-27). Zara Khan among ICSI CS 2024 Toppers, Check Full List. ummid.com Zara Khan Abdul Mabood has stood among the toppers of the CS December 2024 the result of which has been declared by Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) Tuesday.
(2025-02-27). 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.
(2025-02-27). Anam Zafar of MANUU bags AIR 1 in UGC NET JRF. ummid.com Anam Zafar, a student of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), has secured All India Rank 1 in the UGC-NET JRF December 2024 examination.
(2025-02-27). Congress takes cudgels with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. ummid.com The allegations against Assam Chief Minister and BJP show-boy in the east, Himanta Biswa Sarma are flying thick and fast in the northeast state, while the BJP is backing him for his anti-Muslim slurs and anti-Congress rants.
(2025-02-27). Now, Trump puts U.S. citizenship for sale. ummid.com In yet another move aimed at, what he called, making America great again, Donald Trump has literally put the U.S. Citizenship for sale.
(2025-02-27). Keir Starmer roasts Kemi Badenoch over her 'desperate search for relevance' during brutal PMQs. leftfootforward.org "I'm going to have to let the leader of the opposition down gently. She didn't feature in my thinking at all. I was so busy over the weekend I didn't even see her proposal."
(2025-02-27). I collegamenti tra Cina e Vietnam per lo sviluppo del commercio e delle aree di confine. strategic-culture.su Il Vietnam e la Cina accelerano la modernizzazione infrastrutturale con progetti strategici di trasporto e sdoganamento, trasformando la regione settentrionale in un hub del commercio. L'approvazione della ferrovia Là o Cai-Hà N·ªôi-H·∫£i Phà≤ng segna un nuovo capitolo per gli scambi regionali. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, il Vietnam e la Cina hanno intensificato i loro sforzi per potenziare i c…
(2025-02-27). 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
(2025-02-27). City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Philadelphia Water Department wants to raise water and sewer rates in the city by more than 16% over the coming two years. | The water department said the proposed rate increase, which must be approved by the city's Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Boa…
(2025-02-27). Lawsuit Filed Against USDA for Approving Deceptive Chicken and Turkey Product Labeling. indybay.org Perdue Farms and others are alleged to use idyllic imagery on products despite the reality of animals suffering on factory farms…
(2025-02-27). FullFact exposes The Sun's false claim that the government spent £8 billion on 'woke projects'. leftfootforward.org The Sun, which has consistently tried to whip up a moral panic against progressives, has once more had to correct a misleading story. | The right-wing paper published a story last week which falsely claimed that the government spent £8 billion funding 'woke projects'. | It's print headline stated: " £8bn research cash used for trans-friendly robots, 'queer animals' and TikTok dance…", while its online headline said: "Govt squander £8BILLION fund on projects like TikTok dancing, 'queer animals' & pro-trans robots in latest waste outrage." | FullFact states: "The report was based on research…
(2025-02-27). Tales Of A Smokejumper. levernews.com üîíThis is bonus material, for paid subscribers only, related to the story "
(2025-02-27). The Firefighting Fire Sale. levernews.com 
(2025-02-27). Tuesday 3/4: 50501 Protest. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall…
(2025-02-27). The delay tactic. indybay.org Less and less wage labor and the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution through AI have resulted in a disproportionate expansion of the financial industry, which magically creates money through money through "tricks" and becomes capital without the detour of "labor." Profit is generated less and less by human labor.
(2025-02-27). Sunday 3/9: Tatreez and Tea. indybay.org 3962 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-02-27). Wednesday 3/19: Waves of Change: Ensuring Equity in Coastal Access. indybay.org Location will be sent after registration.
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/1: Trader Joe's: Drop Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-02-27). Thursday 3/6: How To Change The World In One Generation – DxE Workshop. indybay.org dxe.io/workshopzoom…
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/8: Work Party: DIY Poppy Making For Perdue Rescue Trial Convergence. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley CA…
(2025-02-27). Please, wake up. indybay.org GOP distractions intended to cover up implimentation of Project 2025…
(2025-02-27). Climate Activists Disrupt Stanford Lecture with Larry Summers. indybay.org Students Deserve the Truth About His Climate Crimes…
(2025-02-27). HUD TVs play convicted felon President Trump kissing Musk's feet. indybay.org The Convicted Felon President Trump On HUD's TVs Kissing The Feet Of Elon Musk!
(2025-02-27). Where is the evidence that superficial wounds must be kept moist for faster healing? indybay.org There is no evidence in humans that superficial wounds heal better or fatster when kept moist and covered…
(2025-02-27). Monday 3/3: Never Again Moss Landing Town Hall. indybay.org Salinas Valley Community Church, 368 San Juan Grade Rd, Salinas…
(2025-02-27). Santa Rosa Residents Not Having It. indybay.org Feb 22 Santa Rosa protest against Musk at Tesla showroom…
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/1: Town Hall: The Threat Of Fascism, the Media, KPFA, Pacifica & The FCC Threats to the Media. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/84515076892?pwd=Etxs9j……
(2025-02-27). The un-free market economy. indybay.org Everyone knows that the new US president's approach has nothing to do with fairness, even though he likes to cite it to agitate against other countries that currently fare better than the United States in some area. "Strategically," the blusterer from "God's own country" relies primarily on the law of the jungle.
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/8: Watsonville: Voice of the People Protest! indybay.org Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main Street, Watsonville…
(2025-02-27). Saturday 3/8: International Women's Day – Unite & Resist in Monterey. indybay.org Monterey City Hall, 580 Pacific Street, Monterey…
(2025-02-27). Elon Musk stars at Trump's first cabinet meeting. scmp.com The US president insisted his team was 'thrilled' to have the tech billionaire present, even as his Doge agency created chaos in Washington.
(2025-02-27). Aborted airport landings add to series of US aviation incidents. scmp.com So-called 'go-arounds' by passenger jets followed four major aviation incidents in recent weeks.
(2025-02-27). News agencies decry restrictions as White House picks who covers Trump. scmp.com Donald Trump is now 'calling shots' on media access, sparking backlash from major news agencies.
(2025-02-27). Nvidia CEO shakes off DeepSeek effect, says 'new scaling law' driving demand. scmp.com After a 78 per cent jump in revenue last quarter, Nvidia sees continued growth despite concerns that DeepSeek's compute-efficient models could dent demand.
(2025-02-27). France in talks with Kyiv over Ukraine's minerals: 'not looking for payback'. scmp.com France could possibly purchase minerals from Ukraine and is not seeking access to them as a way to recoup military and other aid.
(2025-02-27). US Senate confirms Jamieson Greer as Trump's top trade negotiator as battles loom. scmp.com The new US trade representative will help oversee Trump's aggressive economic policy, as he prepares to place tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
(2025-02-27). Influencer Andrew Tate, facing charges in Romania, has left for the US. scmp.com The Tate brothers have been under criminal investigation in Romania, and have denied all wrongdoing.
(2025-02-27). Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy and Gossip Girl actress, dead at 39. scmp.com The cause of Trachtenberg's death was not known, but foul play is not suspected.
(2025-02-27). Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife and pet dog found dead at home. scmp.com Sheriff's office says cause of deaths not yet determined, no immediate indication of foul play.
(2025-02-27). Debaten sobre disminución de precios en balance anual. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, destacó este martes la necesidad urgente de combatir los precios excesivos y especulativos que generan descontento entre la población, durante el balance del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) correspondiente al año 2024, en el que estuvo presente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presidente de la República.
(2025-02-27). Presentarán "El enigma de la Coubre" en Sábado del Libro. cubadebate.cu El tradicional espacio Sábado del Libro, que convoca el Instituto Cubano del Libro, presentará este 1ro de marzo el título El enigma de la Coubre, de Hernando Calvo Ospina, publicado por la Editorial Nuevo Milenio. La apertura de documentos en Francia ha permitido a investigadores como Hernando Calvo Ospina profundizar en las acciones encubiertas contra Cuba.
(2025-02-27). Presidente cubano recorre obras de interés económico y social en Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu De la tribuna antimperialista a continuar el sistema de trabajo vinculado a la base, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez inició un recorrido por el municipio guantanamero Niceto Pérez. Intercambió primeramente con el colectivo de la Unidad Empresarial de Base de áridos Cantera Luis Raposo, entidad que se renueva luego de resultados deficientes.
(2025-02-27). El Vaticano informa que el papa muestra leve mejoría, pero se mantiene con pronóstico reservado. cubadebate.cu "El santo padre continúa con la oxigenoterapia con alto flujo y hoy no presenta ataques respiratorios asmáticos", informa el comunicado. "Continúa con la fisioterapia respiratoria. Aún al haber registrado una leve mejoría, el pronóstico permanece en estado reservado. En la mañana, el santo padre ha comulgado y por la tarde se ha dedicado a trabajar".
(2025-02-27). El impuesto invisible. cubadebate.cu Tantas palabras pueden abusar de un lector que seguramente tiene otras urgencias al leer estas anotaciones. Por ello nos referiremos solo a alguna reflexión en torno al amor por el trabajo académico y a su retribución, aunque inevitablemente en un entorno tan humano como el nuestro.
(2025-02-27). Feria Internacional del Deporte: Entre libros, campeones y plataformas interactivas (+Fotos, Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu La presentación de los libros dedicados a Mijaín López y Omara Durand, un intercambio entre atletas olímpicos y paralímpicos con la agencia mexicana Merely Tour y el lanzamiento de plataformas para streaming estuvieron entre las principales actividades de la tercera jornada de la Feria Internacional del Deporte, en su segunda edición.
(2025-02-27). La sfida esistenziale che la Germania è chiamata ad affrontare. strategic-culture.su La Germania vacilla. àà quanto emerge dalle elezioni federali tenutesi domenica 23 febbraio, attestanti una polarizzazione particolarmente marcata e preoccupante della società tedesca. | Segue nostro I settori della società relativamente "tutelati" sotto il profilo del reddito e residenti nelle aree più ricche del Paese ambiscono alla preservazione dello status quo, emblemizzata dalla Cdu-Csu (primo partito, con il 28,5%). Le comp…
(2025-02-27). Empresa de Gas Licuado detecta violaciones en varios establecimientos de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Se procede por la administración a la imposición de medidas disciplinarias y organizativas pertinentes para el restablecimiento de la legalidad en dichos puntos. En los últimos meses nuestra población ha venido denunciando actividades ilegales relacionadas con la venta de gas licuado. Nos comprometemos a elevar los niveles de control.
(2025-02-27). Ministerio del Interior detiene a siete ciudadanos durante operativo contra el tráfico de drogas en Las Tunas. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de hoy 26 de febrero de 2025, como resultado del trabajo de enfrentamiento a los ilícitos de drogas en la provincia Las Tunas y la política de tolerancia cero de nuestro país frente a este flagelo, se realizó un operativo conjunto de las Fuerzas del Ministerio del Interior con el apoyo de las organizaciones políticas y de masas.
(2025-02-26). Hamas Says Agreement Reached on Release of Palestinians That Israel Delayed. news.antiwar.com Hamas said on Tuesday that a deal had been reached to secure the release of over 600 Palestinians from Israeli jails that Israel had delayed. Under the ceasefire deal, Israel was supposed to release the Palestinians on Saturday after Hamas freed six Israeli hostages, but Israel refused to over Hamas's handover ceremonies, which it said …
(2025-02-26). Israel ready to release 620 prisoners, ceasefire maintained. gnnhd.tv 
Hamas will hand over bodies of four Israeli hostages to Israel through Egypt…
(2025-02-26). Steve Witkoff Eyes Middle East Trip Pending Positive Ceasefire Negotiations. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). Israel pushes new atrocity narrative just as ceasefire deadline approaches. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-26). Israeli airstrike violates ceasefire, kills two in eastern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike killed two people and wounded two others in eastern Lebanon, marking a breach of the ceasefire, according to Lebanese state media. The National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone carried out the strike on the town of Shaara, an area where Israel has previously targeted Hezbollah fighters.The attack also struck the mountainous region surrounding the town of Janta in Lebanon's eastern range. Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in the Bekaa Valley confirmed the casualties, reporting two fatalities and two injuries as an initial toll.Meanwhile, Israeli forces fired flares over the skies…
(2025-02-26). Pro-Israel Think Tank WINEP Outed as "Dark Money" Operation Driving US Wars. mintpressnews.com WINEP helped push the Iraq War and now backs regime change in Iran and Syria—all while keeping its funding sources hidden. A new transparency report exposes its role as an AIPAC cutout shaping US policy.
(2025-02-26). Headlines for February 26, 2025. democracynow.org Federal Courts Order Trump to Reverse Spending Freeze and Restore Foreign Aid, Musk Adds to Federal Workers' Confusion with New Ultimatum, 21 DOGE Staffers Quit, Refusing to "Dismantle Critical Public Services", House GOP Narrowly Approves Budget Framework Allowing Massive Cuts to Medicaid, Trump Says Ukraine's Zelensky Will Visit White House to Sign Deal on Minerals, Gaza Schoolchildren Return to Classes for First Time Since October 2023, Israel Bombs Syria After Interim Government Demands Israeli Withdrawal, ICC Prosecutor Arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo Amid M23 Rebel Advance, U…
(2025-02-26). Israel bombs 'military targets' in southern Syria, outside Damascus. aljazeera.com The Israeli military conducts air raids on what it described as military bases and command centres.
(2025-02-26). Key takeaways from Syria's National Dialogue conference. aljazeera.com Syria's National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution – but few details emerge after a day of workshops.
(2025-02-26). Why are Israeli troops occupying more and more of Syria? aljazeera.com Israel has bombed Syria, just days after Netanyahu said Syrian troops are banned from entering the south.
(2025-02-26). Israel begins ground incursion into Syria's Quneitra, strikes sites near Damascus. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli occupation army launched raids targeting several sites in the Al-Kiswah area, south of Damascus, and in the Daraa countryside late last night, Al-Jazeera reported on Tuesday.Sources also told Al-Jazeera that Israeli forces had penetrated the administrative boundaries between the Daraa and Quneitra governorates in southern Syria.Sources further added that the Israeli raids targeted a military site belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Tal al-Hara in the western countryside of Daraa and explained that the Israeli bombing of the Al-Kiswah area in the Damascus countryside targeted a mi…
(2025-02-26). Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Across Southern Syria, Netanyahu Vows Troops Will Remain. news.antiwar.com Israel's military foray into southern Syria continues to grow this evening, as Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of airstrikes across that part of the country, and threatened additional airstrikes in the future, and an open-ended military occupation. Airstrikes were centered on Syrian military facilities in the Daraa and Rif Dimashq Governorates, and appear …
(2025-02-26). Three Killed in Eastern Lebanon in 24 Hours as Israel Steps Up Drone Strikes. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to escalate the strikes across Lebanon since they withdrew from the populated parts of southern Lebanon last week. The focus is increasingly on the east, along the border between Lebanon and Syria. Tuesday evening, an Israeli drone strike against the village of Yanta killed two people and wounded three. Less than 24 hours …
(2025-02-26). Turkey Kills 12 in Strikes on Kurds in Northeast Syria. news.antiwar.com Turkey has carried out multiple airstrikes against the town of Ash Shaddadi in northeast Syria Wednesday. According to the Kurdish SDF, at least 16 airstrikes hit the town, targeting an SDF military post, vehicles and civilian homes. At least 12 people have reportedly been killed in these attacks, including four SDF fighters, six local civilian …
(2025-02-26). Syrians Rally in Defiance of Netanyahu's Demilitarization Demand. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). ONA forces through sellout contract for nurses at Providence. wsws.org ONA bureaucrats responded to the rebuke by the rank and file during the last vote by doubling down on their efforts to starve nurses into submission.
(2025-02-26). Bad weather: Six flights to northern areas canceled. gnnhd.tv 
Two PIA flights from Islamabad to Skardu PK451 and PK452 have also been canceled…
(2025-02-26). Nigel Farage's US Trip to Meet Elon Musk Was Partly Funded by a Convicted Felon. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage's recent US trip to meet X owner Elon Musk was partly funded by a convicted felon. | Two months after the controversial visit, Farage has now declared that convicted criminal George Cottrell paid for flights from Teterboro in New Jersey to Palm…
(2025-02-26). Transcript of Press TV interview, 25 February. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader: http: //www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/132805 PressTV 0: 00Joining us now out of Brussels is Gilbert Doctorow, independent international affairs analyst. Hello, Mr. Doctorow, good to check in with you, always a pleasure. Now Gilbert, your initial thoughts on this, can we call it a monumental shift in US policy in dealing with Moscow and Kiev? …
(2025-02-26). The Role of Technology in Personal Finance. moguldom.com Technology has changed almost every aspect of our lives, and personal finance is no exception. Gone are the days of balancing checkbooks and manually tracking expenses—now, we have powerful tools that make managing money easier, faster, and even automatic. From budgeting apps to AI-driven financial insights, technology has made it possible to take control of …
(2025-02-26). We Will Protect Immigrants. counterpunch.org When there were rumors that ICE agents were in the neighborhood, I called my mom to see if she could drive around and verify. Such activities have been common to rapid response for years, even decades, as I learned when I first volunteered with immigrant rights groups that were organizing in response to Bush administration's workplace
(2025-02-26). Cambridge University seeks court restriction on pro-Palestine protests for five years, sparking outrage from unions and civil liberties groups. leftfootforward.org "This is a shameful attack on basic democratic rights from Cambridge bosses"
(2025-02-26). For an indefinite strike by University of California workers! Build a working class movement against the policies of the Trump administration! wsws.org The strike by 55,000 UC workers must become part of a broader movement by the working class in defense of public health and democratic rights against the unprecedented attacks by the Trump administration.
(2025-02-26). CPJ: UK must lead joint statement on Egypt at UN Human Rights Council. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). Why I support Friday's Economic Blackout. cpusa.org 
Martin Luther King during a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights struggle is reported to have remarked, "There go my people, let me catch up with them." King's recognition of the gap between how Civil Rights organizations were conducting themselves and broad masses' militancy and willingness to raise the stakes reminds me of the situation confronting the democratic and people's movement today. Two major protests, January 18th and President's Day 50501, arose largely spontaneously, without the overt participation of traditional allies in the labor and people's movement. A third, the Feb. 28th Economic Blackout, w…
(2025-02-26). Exiled Jews Return to Damascus To Reclaim Lost Heritage. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). Germany's 2025 federal election: How the struggle against fascism and war must be waged. wsws.org The result of Germany's federal election on February 23 is the product of a deep political and social crisis that will lead to explosive class conflicts.
(2025-02-26). Imposing tariffs on China will not help resolve the US fentanyl crisis. aljazeera.com The tariffs are violating basic principles of the WTO and undermining international and bilateral cooperation.
(2025-02-26). Doctors Against Genocide. marktanliano.net
(2025-02-26). ICC urged to investigate Biden's personal role in Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2025-02-26). Israel plans second genocide in Gaza, steps up ethnic cleansing in West Bank. wsws.org Israel's offensive in the West Bank is part of broader plans to expand Zionist settlements and eventually annex the West Bank—first expelling the Palestinians from Area C, assigned by the 1993 Oslo Accords to Israel's full military control and making up 60 percent of the Palestinian territory.
(2025-02-26). Biden, Blinken & Austin Accused of Complicity in Israeli War Crimes in Gaza; ICC Urged to Investigate. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-26). Max Blumenthal harassed at US airport in 'escalation' against independent journalism. thecanary.co Max Blumenthal is an award-winning Jewish-American journalist who has long spoken out against Israel's genocidal war crimes in occupied Palestine. And this week, he experienced "a strange and disconcerting questioning session" at Washington Dulles International Airport with someone who "identified himself as an officer with Customs and Border Protection". This interaction, he insisted: felt like an […] | By
(2025-02-26). Netanyahu's political calculus that sent tanks into Jenin. aljazeera.com Palestinians took selfies with three Israeli tanks sent into Jenin, analysts said their deployment was performative.
(2025-02-26). Trump posts bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Netanyahu, Musk. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has posted a bizarre AI-generated video believed to represent his 'Gaza Riviera'…
(2025-02-26). Trump shares AI video of Gaza "Riviera" featuring Musk and Netanyahu. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump recently set the internet ablaze after taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, and sharing an AI video of a reconstructed Gaza amid 15 months of war, displacement, death, and rubble.The AI-generated video garnered millions of views across the internet as it showcased Trump and several other figures like DOGE's Elon Musk, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoying Gaza's reconstructed areas including sunny beaches, luxurious Trump-themed buildings, and a golden statue. Trump shares AI video of Gaza "Riviera" featuring Musk and Netanyahu: pic.twitte…
(2025-02-26). The Netanyahu-Trump bromance: How long till Israel's PM ends up in the president's doghouse? haaretz.com Netanyahu's visit to Washington turned out to be more positive than he could ever have imagined, winning a blank check and an unshakable ally. But how long will it last?
(2025-02-26). Bibas Sister Slams Netanyahu, Demands Respect for Family's Tragedy. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). House Foreign Affairs Chair Tells Staff to Refer to Israeli-Occupied West Bank as 'Judea and Samaria'. news.antiwar.com Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who previously volunteered with the Israeli military, has ordered committee staff to refer to the Israeli-occupied West Bank as "Judea and Samaria," a biblical name the state of Israel uses to refer to the Palestinian territory. According to Axios, in a memo to 50 …
(2025-02-26). Latino Evangelicals Forge New Ties with Israel To Combat Antisemitism. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). All These Israeli Agendas Were Planned Long In Advance. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The middle east is being dramatically restructured in alignment with longstanding Israeli objectives.
(2025-02-26). Over one million mourners bid farewell to Nasrallah and Safieddin in Beirut. peoplesdispatch.org Crowds estimated at The two Lebanese resistance leaders were assassinated between late September and early October 2024, but the funeral was delayed for over four months due to Israel's continued aggression on Lebanon. | The funeral had attendance from people across t…
(2025-02-26). A Gaza mother's heartbreak as her son's release is postponed. aljazeera.com On Saturday, Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, plunging Najat into despair. Yet her hope lives on.
(2025-02-26). 'Designed to humiliate': Israel's torture of Gaza's healthcare workers. aljazeera.com A PHRI report says healthcare workers are arbitrarily detained, humiliated, and sexually and psychologically abused.
(2025-02-26). Hamas says deal reached with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians. aljazeera.com The prisoners will be released in the coming days after Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives.
(2025-02-26). Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in overnight West Bank raids. aljazeera.com Mass arrests come as army issues evacuation orders to families in Nur Shams camp, giving them three hours to leave.
(2025-02-26). Nurse in Australia charged over video about killing Israelis. aljazeera.com Police charge 26-year-old woman over video that prompted widespread condemnation.
(2025-02-26). Israeli forces fire tear gas canister at cameraman. aljazeera.com A journalist covering an Israeli raid in Nablus in the occupied West Bank was filming as a soldier fired a tear gas…
(2025-02-26). Two Arab Israeli men shot dead in Nazareth. haaretz.com A total of 41 people in Israel's Arab community have been murdered since the start of the year, compared to 27 during the same period last year, according to a Haaretz tally…
(2025-02-26). IDF explained why it didn't save my neighbors, but can't answer the most critical questions. haaretz.com What was presented to us was essentially a tactical retelling of that day; the investigating officer didn't have the mandate or the resources to investigate the strategic collapse we all witnessed…
(2025-02-26). Suspects in BibiLeaks leak case ask court to ease terms of detention. haaretz.com Prime minister's spokesman asks court to release him from house arrest and NCO asks to have his electronic bracelet removed. Latter's attorney says indictment was filed to keep him under arrest until the end of his trial, even though the investigation is not over…
(2025-02-26). Witkoff says he may head to Middle East on Sunday depending on progress in cease-fire talks. haaretz.com Trump's Mideast envoy tells American Jewish Committee that the U.S. shares Israel's policy that Hamas cannot govern Gaza following the war…
(2025-02-26). Hamas to hand over bodies of four slain hostages on Wednesday, Israel to free Palestinian prisoners. haaretz.com Agreement also reached for release of 602 Palestinian prisoners who were due to be freed over the weekend…
(2025-02-26). Israel's Annexation Drive: The West Bank and Expelling Palestinian Refugees. globalresearch.ca It has the feeling of a ghastly ending, one pushed along by desperation and eagerness. First, levelling Gaza and turning it to an uninhabitable moonscape, with the promise of a territory free of Palestinians. Then, displacing and destroying the already …
(2025-02-26). Hamas armed wing says it will hand over bodies of 4 hostages 'tonight'. scmp.com Hamas has released hostages, and the bodies of four dead hostages, in large public ceremonies.
(2025-02-26). Global Experts Warn of Iran's Rapid Nuclear Advance at Tel Aviv Conference. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). The Hanford Site is America's most contaminated nuclear location. See photos of its long, toxic past. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | By James PASLEY and Jenny MCGRATH | Sitting on 586 square miles of desert in Washington, the Ha…
(2025-02-26). Talk World Radio: Rehearsing for Nuclear War on the Coast of California. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about U.S. foreign policy and starting with a little test the so-called Space Force recently did that you probably heard nothing about, preparing for a nuclear war. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-02-26). Aaron Bushnell and the universe of moral obligation. mondoweiss.net
(2025-02-26). Koreans call for solidarity to oppose 'Freedom Shield'. workers.org 
Workers World Party supports the call by Nodutdol's U.S. Out of Korea project to hold demonstrations March 1 as described below. By following the live links in bold type, readers can read the statement in more detail, sign on to support and download graphics to help build the protests. One . . . |
(2025-02-26). New York City vigil honors Resistance martyrs. workers.org 
Based on a news release from the Bronx Anti-War Coalition. In New York City in conjunction with the historic funeral in Beirut, where 1.5 million people participated, a vigil was held Feb. 23 to honor the revolutionary Hezbollah martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. Washington Square Park, New . . . |
(2025-02-26). Trumps 'ethnic cleansing' of Gaza is a great idea. onlineopinion.com.au TheUnited States needs to pay for the reconstruction of Gaza under the Trump plan. After all, it was their President's plan, and the United States is the richest country in the world.
(2025-02-26). Cowardice and cancellation: Creative Australia and the Venice Biennale. greenleft.org.au 
Hysteria surrounds the dropping of Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino from the 2026 Venice Biennale, argues Binoy Kampmark.
(2025-02-26). Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskyy to sign 'very big' minerals deal. aljazeera.com US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement to jointly develop natural resources on Friday.
(2025-02-26). US-Ukraine critical minerals deal: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Zelenskyy might visit Trump this week for a rare earth minerals deal in efforts to win Washington's backing for Kyiv.
(2025-02-26). 'No one talks about this': Remembering Germany's role in colonising Africa. aljazeera.com How do Germans remember – or forget – their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?>
(2025-02-26). A day at the beach for displaced Rohingya children in Malaysia. aljazeera.com On the island of Langkawi, lessons go beyond the confines of the classroom, and teaching continues even at the beach.
(2025-02-26). Returning to the front line in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Displaced Ukrainians must choose between scarce resources in exile or unsafe frontline areas with inadequate services.
(2025-02-26). Bosnian Serb leader Dodik sentenced to prison for defying peace envoy. aljazeera.com Landmark ruling by Sarajevo court comes after yearlong trial against the president of Bosnia's autonomous Serb Republic.
(2025-02-26). Chile declares emergency as power outage plunges country into darkness. aljazeera.com Chilean authorities say largest power outage in years caused by transmission line failure.
(2025-02-26). Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? aljazeera.com This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up 'ownership' of the continent.
(2025-02-26). Petition to strip Musk of Canadian citizenship gathers 280,000 signatures. aljazeera.com Parliamentary petition accuses tech billionaire of acting against the national interest of Canada.
(2025-02-26). 'Propaganda lessons for everyone': Russia's wartime curriculum exposed. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-26). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,098. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-26). Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence. aljazeera.com Kigali condemns London's sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as 'punitive measures'.
(2025-02-26). Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46. aljazeera.com Deadly crash, attributed by sources to technical reasons, comes as military makes advances in central Sudan against RSF.
(2025-02-26). South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years. aljazeera.com The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.
(2025-02-26). Tour bus crash in eastern Thailand kills at least 18. aljazeera.com The bus carrying 49 people overturns after brake failure, leaving 23 others injured, say officials.
(2025-02-26). Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool. aljazeera.com White House Correspondents' Association says move 'tears at the independence of a free press' in the US.
(2025-02-26). Trump's 'gold' visa: Who qualifies, what it costs and why it's divisive. aljazeera.com Foreigners will soon be able to buy US residency – and a pathway to citizenship – for about $5m, Trump says.
(2025-02-26). Were noncitizens on 'terror' list 'let loose' in the US? It's complicated. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-26). When is Ramadan 2025, and how is the moon sighted? aljazeera.com For most countries, the first day of fasting is likely to be March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon.
(2025-02-26). Canada already is America's 51st state. aljazeera.com And that is thanks to a political elite that did not heed prescient warnings.
(2025-02-26). The US Constitution was not made to protect against Trump. aljazeera.com The belief that the US Constitution can protect against despotism has always been an illusion.
(2025-02-26). Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war. aljazeera.com Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.
(2025-02-26). Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement? aljazeera.com Ukraine agrees to grant the US access to its mineral wealth.
(2025-02-26). Counting the climate cost of AI. aljazeera.com What's the hidden climate cost of AI?
(2025-02-26). Echoes of Water: Morocco | Africa's New Directions. aljazeera.com Morocco tackles pressing water scarcity through a blend of ancient and modern solutions.
(2025-02-26). State of emergency declared after power cut chaos in Chile. aljazeera.com A power outage plunged much of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.
(2025-02-26). Video: Military plane crashes in Sudan. aljazeera.com Sources in Sudan say several people have been killed after a military plane crashed into a residential area.
(2025-02-26). 'Georgia is Descending Into a Pro-Putin Mafia State'. bylinetimes.com 
A flock of magpies bursts and swiftly rises from the thistles and dry brush ahead, spooked by the grind and jolt of the 4×4 against breakers carved out and frozen solid in the mud. Under patches of unthawed snow aligning the track there are lonely rose hips and half-burnt mounds of refuse in the bracken, fenced cemeteries cloistered in thickets at the outset of hills rising steep and pale in the mid-afternoon sun. | Gamdlistkaro is a quiet place. An hour's drive northwest of Tbilisi, its corrugated iron rooftops and crumbling cinderblock walls stand a half-kilometre south of the administrative boundary with
(2025-02-26). Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response. whyy.org
(2025-02-26). Refusing to pay for war. anabaptistworld.org Thank you for "Joining the Resistance" (February). Please follow up with practical ways of war tax resistance. Here's one example: I'm in my 70s and have been a war tax resister almost my whole life. I'm aware of arguments that say breaking the law here is justified, but the Bible's teaching on paying taxes is …
(2025-02-26). Donald Trump might accept certain 'significant' Chinese investment in the US: congressman. scmp.com Influential House panel's senior Democrat suggests bipartisan openness 'so long as we are cognisant of any national security implications'.
(2025-02-26). Medicaid By the Numbers: Cuts Would Hurt Millions. counterpunch.org 
Created in 1965, Medicaid provides comprehensive health insurance for tens of millions of Americans who have low incomes or qualifying disabilities. As the overall cost of healthcare has skyrocketed in the United States, federal spending on Medicaid has risen as well, leading President Trump and Congressional Republicans to target the program as a place for
(2025-02-26). House Passes Budget Resolution That Will Increase Military Spending by $100 Billion. news.antiwar.com House Republicans on Tuesday passed a budget blueprint that would raise military spending by $100 billion, a plan backed by President Trump despite his suggestions that Pentagon spending could be cut. The budget plan also extends $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, would add $3 trillion to the deficit, and raise the debt ceiling by $4 …
(2025-02-26). Trump Confirms That Zelensky Will Be Visiting Washington on Friday To Sign Minerals Deal. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be visiting the US on Friday to sign a deal on Ukraine's rare earth minerals and other natural resources. The deal will establish a fund where Ukraine will put 50% of its proceeds from rare earth minerals and other resources, including natural gas and …
(2025-02-26). Trump Says Ukraine Can 'Forget' About Joining NATO. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Wednesday that Ukraine could "forget about" joining NATO and that the country's potential membership in the alliance was likely the reason why the war started. When asked what concessions he would like to see for a peace deal, he said, "NATO, you can forget about it. I think that's probably the …
(2025-02-26). Trump Shares AI Video of 'Trump Gaza,' Drawing Backlash. news.antiwar.com President Trump has shared a bizarre video generated by artificial intelligence that showed what the president's vision for turning the Palestinian territory into the "Riviera of the Middle East" might look like, drawing backlash on social media. The video showed a gold statue of Trump, what appeared to be Elon Musk dancing under falling money, …
(2025-02-26). Cory Doctorow on Elon Musk's "Chaotic Blitz" at DOGE, Living in a Tech Dystopia, Luigi Mangione & More. democracynow.org 
We speak with the acclaimed science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow, who has spent decades writing and thinking about the impact of technology on our lives. He coined the term "enshittification" to describe how online platforms degrade the user experience over time in search of profits, though it has been widely adopted to describe a larger sense of decline and decay across society. He discusses his new book Picks and Shovels, Silicon Valley's big bet on artificial intelligence to discipline its workers, and billionaire Elon Musk's work in the Trump administration. &#…
(2025-02-26). Democracy Now! 2025-02-26 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 26, 2025; Cory Doctorow on Elon Musk's "Chaotic Blitz" at DOGE, Living in a Tech Dystopia, Luigi Mangione & More; Sister Helen Prejean Demands End to Death Penalty as Supreme Court Tosses Glossip Murder Conviction; Advocates: NY Prison Guard Strike Is Part of History of Repression & Violence Against Prison Activism | Headlines for February 26, 2025; Cory Doctorow on Elon Musk's "Chaotic Blitz" at DOGE, Living in a Tech Dystopia, Luigi Mangione & More; Sister Helen Prejean Demands End to Death Penalty as Supreme Court Tosses Glossip Murder Conviction; Advoca…
(2025-02-26). 20 Years After Jews Left Gush Katif, Will They Return to Gaza? themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). Malcolm X, Pan-Africanism and the Cold War. Part II. globalresearch.ca 
Read Part I: ⚪ By . | . | . | On June 4, 1964, Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) gave an interview with Philadelphia talk show host Joe …
(2025-02-26). Trump's Approval Ratings Are Higher Than Those He Reached During His First Term. globalresearch.ca One month after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump's approval ratings are higher than those he reached during his first term. The memory of Joe Biden's terrible administration is helping the Republicans in polls, especially as Trump has …
(2025-02-26). Starmer: "Selling Britain by the Pound" globalresearch.ca In 1973, the rock band Genesis titled their album 'Selling England by the Pound'. They did so for various reasons. The phrase was taken from a Labour Party slogan of the time, reflecting the album's critique of Britain's changing …
(2025-02-26). Trump Admin Stonewalls Epstein Doc Revelations —Why the Limited Hangout? globalresearch.ca "We know that they are lying, they know that they are lying, they even know that we know they are lying, we also know that they know we know they are lying too, they of course know that we certainly …
(2025-02-26). The Hottest City in the World Faces Humanitarian Catastrophe Following USAID Freeze. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). Three Years of a Cruel and Destructive NATO Proxy War in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Feb 25, 2025 | Dmitri Kovalevich examines how the West sabotaged the Minsk 2 agreement, pushing Ukraine toward war, dictatorship, and political repression. | The end of February marks three years since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and 11 years since the 'Euromaidan' coup of February 2014. The coup was the main cause of the current military conflict. | The war in the now-former eastern territories of Ukraine could have been avoided had two successive presidencies in Kiev (Petro Poroshenko, 2014-2019 and Volodomyr Zelensky since 2019) complied with the Mins…
(2025-02-26). Deporting Immigrants and Denying Them Entry Will Hurt the US Economy. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-26). Trump plans to create registry for illegal immigrants. gnnhd.tv 
All illegal immigrants aged 14 and above must register…
(2025-02-26). As US authorities crack down on immigrants, ICE seeks to expand detention capacity. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-02-26). Fines, prison on cards for migrants in US illegally. geo.tv 
US Border Patrol agents gather and sort migrants who overnight gathered between the primary and secondary border walls that separate Mexico and the United States following the announcement of tough new restrictions imposed by US President Biden in San Diego, California,US, June 6, 2024….
(2025-02-26). Britons support Ukraine and feel betrayed by Trump, poll findings show. leftfootforward.org While President Donald Trump has decided to upend U.S. foreign policy and cosy up to Russian President Vladimir Putin, turning his back on Ukraine, an opinion poll has found that most Britons remain resolute in their support for the country. | They also feel a sense of betrayal and anxiety about President Trump's decision to unilaterally begin negotiations with Putin, with Trump happy to give into Putin's demands about being allowed to keep Ukrainian territory and block Ukraine's membership of NATO. | The polling was carried out by campaign group More in Common, who found that when they asked the public how th…
(2025-02-26). Negate the Nazi Then Free the Future. znetwork.org
(2025-02-26). Trump and Musk's false USAID claims backfire on BJP. peoplesdispatch.org The Narendra Modi-led government in India tried to use Trump's lies to target the country's main opposition, accusing it of using USAID to influence elections in the country.
(2025-02-26). Corporate lobbying drives EU policy as Austerity 2.0 rolled-out. peoplesdispatch.org The European Union is entering an era of Austerity 2.0, with policies centered on "competitiveness" dominating the agenda of the bloc's governance bodies. A controversial According to a
(2025-02-26). Pakistan's railway workers fight back against privatization plan. peoplesdispatch.org Railways, one of the largest public sectors in Pakistan with over 70,000 active workers and the most important source of transportation for millions, has long faced government neglect and mismanagement…
(2025-02-26). More than 50,000 Cubans set to protest in Guantánamo against US foreign policy. peoplesdispatch.org The rally seeks to demonstrate the Cuban people's historic rejection of the US presence at the Guantánamo Naval Base, as well as against Trump's decision to transfer 30,000 deportees considered "dangerous."
(2025-02-26). Kemi Badenoch's Foreign Policy: 'Channelling Her Inner JD Vance'. bylinetimes.com The first recourse of any politician wanting to be taken seriously as a foreign policy "statesman" is to present a false choice between hard-headed "realism" and allegedly wishy-washy, liberal "progressivism". I've lost count of the number of times over the years that this canard has been rolled out, and proven to be false. | A good example is from 2005, when I had a head-to-head encounter with the UK's then Ambassador to Moscow, Sir Tony Brenton, who publicly dressed me down at the Foreign Office's annual Heads of Mission Conference, for having the temerity to suggest that we should take Russia's human right…
(2025-02-26). The US Finally Recognizes Russia. scheerpost.com
(2025-02-26). Three years ago, the West's rules-based order died. strategic-culture.su The Russian operation in Ukraine completely changed the global geopolitical paradigm. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | You can…
(2025-02-26). Ukraine agrees to terms of minerals deal with US, seeking Trump's support. scmp.com An agreement could be signed as early as Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expected in Washington.
(2025-02-26). Trump to sell US$5 million 'gold card' visas to rich foreigners. scmp.com US president said sales of the cards would start in about two weeks, and that Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
(2025-02-26). Idaho Woman Violently Removed From GOP-Led Town Hall After Criticizing Lawmakers. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-26). Les Leopold: Identity Politics and Its Discontents. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-26). USAID Exported CIA Balkan Terror to Haiti. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-26). UC AFSCME 3299 & CWA UPTE to Strike on Feb 26th & 27th. indybay.org 60,000 workers will be striking the UC system on February 26th & 27th 2025.
(2025-02-26). Wednesday 2/26: UC AFSCME 3299 & CWU UPTE to Strike. indybay.org UC Parnassus Hospital & UC Mission Campus…
(2025-02-26). Kyrgyzstan Supreme Court upholds lengthy prison terms for Temirov Live journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). Trump White House Builds Its Own Lapdog Press Corps. thedissenter.org President Donald Trump goes beyond fighting individual media outlets over their coverage and takes control of the entire White House press pool.
(2025-02-26). Done Waiting on CRU, Philip Vance Readies to File Legal Petition for Wrongful Conviction. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-02-26). Fourteen South African Troops Killed as Congolese War Escalates. unicornriot.ninja
(2025-02-26). Fascist podcaster and Trump loyalist Dan Bongino named FBI deputy director. wsws.org Bongino's installation under Kash Patel at the FBI underscores the transformation of the reactionary police/intelligence agency into a personalist force loyal to Trump.
(2025-02-26). The Substance: Youth, aging and Hollywood. wsws.org Horror films are not, generally speaking, the first place one typically expects to find "substantive" artistic, social or psychological material.
(2025-02-26). Starmer announces UK military spending increase to appease Trump prior to Washington talks. wsws.org Starmer's hastily assembled proposal paid for with the low-hanging fruit of overseas aid does not allay the demands of the military chiefs who met with him earlier this month in Downing Street.
(2025-02-26). Who is Trump's education secretary nominee Linda McMahon? wsws.org Billionaire Linda McMahon, a Trump loyalist and leader of the America First Policy Institute, is set to be confirmed as the next Secretary of Education, tasked with destroying public education.
(2025-02-26). Ford targets historic Rouge complex for police raid with complicity of UAW officials. wsws.org Neither Ford nor the UAW President Shawn Fain have any official statements on the police raids or details about the highly secretive operations of Ford's Global Security Task Force, which is directing them.
(2025-02-26). Zelensky now with only the dictatorship in London to support him. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-26). At least 5 Ghanaian journalists attacked covering Ashanti elections. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). CPJ, SPJ, journalist groups call on Trump administration to restore AP access to White House. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2025-02-26). CPJ: Mississippi judge's order to remove editorial raises First Amendment concerns. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). Egypt blocks independent media outlet Zawia3 over investigative reporting. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). Kyrgyzstan government recriminalizes libel and insult laws. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). 5 Factors: America Is Headed Into A Recession In 2025. moguldom.com The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain, with key indicators signaling potential recession risks. Housing starts, a critical barometer for economic health, have been seeing declines, a trend that historically precedes downturns. On top of this, austerity measures, aggressive tariff policies, and inflationary pressures are also raising worries about economic stability. Here are five …
(2025-02-26). Northlore streams free on National Film Board site across Canada. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-26). Two venues, more dance at upcoming festival. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-26). The pressing challenges of today's young generation. onlineopinion.com.au Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.
(2025-02-26). Frances Sheehan to retire as president of the Foundation for Delaware County. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Frances Sheehan is retiring as president of the Under Sheehan's leadership, the foundation served as a catalyst in the The community…
(2025-02-26). Heavy rain, hail kill 29 in Afghanistan. gnnhd.tv 
Afghanistan is facing severe weather conditions due to climate change…
(2025-02-26). 60 Pakistanis deported from 7 countries. gnnhd.tv 
Four Pakistanis who reached Oman were sent back due to insufficient funds…
(2025-02-26). WhatsApp's upcoming update: A revamped call menu for chats, groups. gnnhd.tv 
Redesign will provide users with more control over their calls, particularly in group chats…
(2025-02-26). Sindh releases school working hours during Ramadan. gnnhd.tv 
Working hours of double-shift primary schools will be from 7: 30am to 11: 30 am…
(2025-02-26). Attorneys for South Jersey power broker George Norcross celebrate dismissal of charges. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw dismissed all racketeering charges against South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III on Wednesday. The order extends to his co-defendants, younger brother Philip Norcross, former Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd, logistics executive Sidney R. Brown, attorney William M. Tambussi and developer John O'Donnell. | Attorney General Matt Platkin said in a statement prosecutors "disagree strongly" with War…
(2025-02-26). Bathrooms rock: Franklin Square to get $7.8M in upgrades. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Straddling Philadelphia's Old City and The one that generated the most excitement at Wednesday's announcement was the new bathrooms costing $2.2 million. | "Restrooms are not exactly the most sexy…
(2025-02-26). AI data centres will consume more than a third of Ireland's electricity supply by 2026. expose-news.com Ireland's data centres are projected to consume 33% of the country's electricity grid by 2026, with approximately 130 data centres expected to be in operation. The expansion of data centres is driven …
(2025-02-26). Britain's top-down environmental policies are destroying tenant farming. expose-news.com Many of Britain's tenant farmers, who manage about a third of England's farmland, are facing eviction or being forced to give up their tenancies. The National Trust, a major landowner, is playing …
(2025-02-26). US Department of Justice has tried to justify confiscating money from a small business by saying money is not property. expose-news.com The US Department of Justice has argued that money is not property, claiming that confiscating $50,000 from a small business in Maryland does not infringe on his right to private property. The …
(2025-02-26). NHS is no longer a health service; it's a church of woke. expose-news.com The NHS has gone woke, James Esses writes and describes a conversation he had with a leading cancer surgeon. The surgeon said that the NHS has been taken over by "woke culture," …
(2025-02-26). Ofgem increases energy price cap; expensive energy is due to "renewables" and "net zero" policies are the primary cause of deindustrialisation of the UK. expose-news.com Renewable energy in the form of wind and solar has driven energy prices skyward in the UK, threatening industries such as chemicals that remain. According to Nigel Farage, Member of Parliament for …
(2025-02-26). Cyanide found in Tookany Creek after SPS Technologies fire in Jenkintown. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Testing by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection found cyanide in the Tookany Creek last week, following a In surface water, most cyanide quickly evaporates as hydrogen cyanide, a highly poisonous gas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | Testing showed levels of cyani…
(2025-02-26). Kaja Kallas: the cleverest and also most dangerous High Representative of the European Commission for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy since the post's creation. gilbertdoctorow.com Kaja Kallas: the cleverest and also most dangerous High Representative of the European Commission for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRECFASP) since…
(2025-02-26). 6 Things You Should Know Before Investing in New Cryptocurrency. moguldom.com Cryptocurrency is like the Wild West of investing—it's exciting and full of opportunities, but it's also riddled with risks and outlaws trying to take your gold, or in this case, your digital assets. If you're thinking of jumping into the world of new crypto projects, there are some things you need to know before investing. …
(2025-02-26). Final Farewell to the Bibas Family Unites a Nation in Mourning. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-26). Our favorite apps for listening to music. gnnhd.tv 
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 72, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youâ Ä ôre new here, welcome, hope you like gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, Iâ Ä ôve been reading a…
(2025-02-26). DJI's RS 4 Mini camera stabilizer can now track moving people. gnnhd.tv 
DJI has announced a new version of the smallest camera stabilizer in its Ronin series. Like last year's RS 3 Mini, the upgraded RS 4 Mini is a more compact, lighter, and cheaper alternative to DJI's RS 4 and RS 4 Pro stabilizers, but designed for smaller mirr…
(2025-02-26). Kia unveils PV5 electric van as a futuristic people-mover. gnnhd.tv 
Kia revealed the exterior design of the upcoming PV5 electric van, the automaker's first EV to come out under its "Platform Before Vehicle" (PBV) brand. With the PV5, Kia has declared its intention to compete with heavy hitters like the Volkswagen ID Buzz, Fo…
(2025-02-26). Carbon removal is the next big fossil fuel boom, oil company says. gnnhd.tv 
Occidental, the oil giant that has tried to fashion itself as a climate tech leader, is being real clear now about capturing carbon dioxide emissions, which it sees as the next big thing for fossil fuel production. That shouldn't be surprising coming from a p…
(2025-02-26). Spotify HiFi was announced four years ago, and it's almost here — maybe. gnnhd.tv 
Iâ Ä ôm hard-pressed to find another example of a tech company announcing something and then waiting over four years to actually ship it, but thatâ Ä ôs exactly the situation weâ Ä ôve reached with Spotify and its long-delayed HiFi feature. The latest reports indic…
(2025-02-26). From bad to worse? Man City facing battle just to qualify for Champions League. gnnhd.tv 
Manchester City have enjoyed an era of Premier League dominance, but in their new reality nothing is guaranteed ⚪ not even a Champions League place.
(2025-02-26). I don't want to be an angry person like my mom. Is it inevitable? gnnhd.tv 
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. This unconventional column is based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equal…
(2025-02-26). A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story. whyy.org Lucy Boynton talks with Patrick Stoner about playing the last woman hanged in Britain & what life was like for women the 50's there.
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(2025-02-26). Yoni Appelbaum on how NIMBYism 'froze the American Dream'. whyy.org The Atlantic's Yoni Appelbaum argues in his book "Stuck" that restrictive zoning laws and progressive NIMBYism have made housing unaffordable and trapped Americans in place.
(2025-02-26). What Does a Banana Taste Like? realprogressives.org 
I love artificial banana flavor. I enjoyed Runts candy when I was a kid, and I still enjoy yellow Laffy Taffy from time to time. Something about its bright color and vibrant flavor stands out to me. But I understand why some people don't like it. I mean, it doesn't even taste like a banana, or does it? | The bananas we see in the grocery store are called Cavendish. Although artificial Cavendish flavor exists, the bold flavor from our childhood is still the most common banana flavor. The artificial banana flavor that doesn't seem banana-like to us is meant to taste like a Gros Michel banana, a fruit that was th…
(2025-02-26). Inspired by Pope Francis, East African Catholics seek foreign debt cancellation. anabaptistworld.org Catholic leaders in East Africa launched a campaign on Feb. 12 to advocate for the cancellation of ballooning foreign debts stagnating the countries' economic development and contributing to poverty. The Jubilee 2025 Debt Cancellation campaign is inspired by Pope Francis' declaration of 2025 as the Jubilee Holy Year with the theme Pilgrims of Hope. The …
(2025-02-26). The economic side of making peace. anabaptistworld.org For 15 years I have of volunteered for a group that helps people get out of poverty and thrive. I've learned much from the many creative and courageous people I've been allied with. I wish I'd had Brian Humphreys' book when I started. The Wages of Peace draws on Humphreys' experience as a community economic …
(2025-02-26). Encounter at the well. anabaptistworld.org In "Going Back to the Well" (January), Brad Roth speaks of an abiding, immediate presence of Jesus. I respect that. However, I fear he presents this subjective experience as a model for all Christians. God comes to us in many different ways. Roth argues that ethics may get in the way of a personal encounter …
(2025-02-26). Finding salvation in the anger. anabaptistworld.org Anger is a messenger. In Rachel Yoder's critically acclaimed debut novel, Nightbitch, the protagonist's anger is a relentless messenger, a primal drumbeat. It pushes as she fumbles to hear it, channel it and follow it to unimagined possibilities.
(2025-02-26). Novel, now a film, explores rawness of motherhood's sacrifices. anabaptistworld.org Fans of Rachel Yoder's 2021 debut novel, Nightbitch (Doubleday), got a chance to see the genre-spanning tale adapted into a big-budget film when Amy Adams starred in the movie version, released in December.
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(2025-02-26). Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties. whyy.org Yellow caution tape blocked off parts of two parks in Allentown Borough, Monmouth County on Tuesday after dead geese tested positive for the virus. | A goose also tested positive in Pemberton, Burlington County. | There has not been any evidence of human spread locally. | Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.
(2025-02-26). After 3 years of war in Ukraine, imperialist war propaganda collapses. strategic-culture.su By Andre DAMON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Three years after the start of the Ukraine war, the narrative used by the imp…
(2025-02-26). America as Republic, not as Empire — Europe's "sound and fury" after jaw-dropping pivots in U.S. policy. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-02-26). The 'doomsday' seed vault in Svalbard just added thousands of climate-hardy crops. grist.org 
Three times a year, a fortress within the remote mountainside of a Norwegian island opens its doors to a select few. Such infrequency is intentional. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves more than 1.3 million samples in what is the world's most secure stash of seeds. Far above the Arctic Circle, tucked away in the permafrost, this underground "doomsday" facility is built to outlast everything from climate disasters to civil wars. | The first vault opening of the year came Tuesday, when government officials and scientists, traveling great distances from countries like Brazil, Malawi, and the Philippines gat…
(2025-02-26). Toxic Watchdog Group Dismayed Over Continued Online Selling of Banned Skin Lightening Products. pressenza.com 
Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics is urging social media and online shopping platforms to take down content, advertisements, and listings promoting skin-lightening products (SLPs) banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to toxic mercury. | A recent social media monitoring effort by BT Patrollers on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook Reels, Facebook Marketplace, and shopping sites like Lazada and Shopee revealed the ongoing advertisement and sale of prohibited beauty products containing mercury—a dangerous neurotoxin that poses serious health risks. | BAN Toxics has been actively monitoring the sale of mercur…
(2025-02-26). Elon Musk backlash: Protesters in US demonstrate outside Tesla dealerships nationwide. leftfootforward.org Bloomberg reports that Tesla registered just 9,945 cars across the European continent in January, down from 18,161 a year ago.
(2025-02-26). Good News Corps Homecoming Festival Hosts the World Culture Grand Show in Seoul. pressenza.com 
While spring seems around the corner as March approaches, Korea is still cold under minus-degree temperatures and it has been snowing lately. Except for much of those politically motivated protests and demonstrations happening outdoors, cultural and entertainment events are bound inside halls and venues. | On Feb. 22, 2025, Saturday, we were invited to enjoy a refreshing WORLD CULTURE GRAND SHOW under the Good News Corps Homecoming Festival organized by the WE TOGETHER Foreigners Support Center at the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Center, in Seoul. Thousands of people attended this event. It was so colorfu…
(2025-02-26). Who will win in Runcorn and Helsby if a by-election takes place to replace Mike Amesbury? leftfootforward.org The sentencing of the former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has sparked speculation that there could be a by-election in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby. | Will there be a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby to replace Mike Amesbury?: | Mike Amesbury has received a 10 week prison sentence following his conviction for assault. Amesbury is expected to appeal his sentencing. | Under the 2015 Recall of MPs Act, if an MP receives a custodial sentence for less than one year, a recall petition is triggered within their constituency. MPs receiving a custodial sentence of more than one year are automatically rem…
(2025-02-26). Top U.S. Prosecutor Resigns After Trump-Appointed Official Orders Investigation Into Biden Climate Funding. pressenza.com By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | Acting U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove initially gave the…
(2025-02-26). The Importance of Truthfulness — By Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [Part 6]. salaficentre.com Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali, may Allah preserve him, continued… Kab Bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated: I never remained behind Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as …
(2025-02-26). Musk loses $100B since December as Tesla shares fall. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and US government contractor best known for his leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, The Boring Company, and X, has reportedly lost about $100 billion due to a significant drop in Tesla's share value.Musk loses $100B: Despite being the wealthiest person in the world, Musk's fortune has decreased by approximately $100 billion since December 2024 due to the drop in Tesla's share value. | The total net worth of Tesla's CEO and co-founder fell by nearly 25% as the sell-off in shares of his electric car company accelerated in recent weeks.
(2025-02-26). Charles "Wide Neck" McDowell arrested for sending explicit content to minor. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Viral sensation Charles McDowell who is best known as "Wide Neck" across social media for his unusually thick neck recently made headlines after he was jailed for sending explicit content of a woman to her 13-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter without her consent, according to TMZ. The content was sent multiple times across several devices, including cell phones and laptops. While this is not the first time "Wide Neck" faced the law for breaching it, now he's being accused of sending pictures to a minor. Charles "Wide Neck" McDowell arrested for sending explicit content to minor: Wide Neck, a…
(2025-02-26). Fans defend Will Smith amid backlash over "inappropriate act" with India Martinez. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After his performance at the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, Will Smith sparked debate across the internet for his "inappropriate act" with fellow artist India Martinez. The steamy performance left many fans shocked as they took to social media and voiced their opinions on the matter.56-year-old Will Smith and 39-year-old India Martinez recently performed their new single First Love, when both parties leaned in for a kiss. According to The Daily Mail, while still in a relationship, both Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith don't live together anymore, and have remained separated since 2016. Despite appearing an…
(2025-02-26). Heavy explosions heard in Khartoum, Sudan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Loud blasts were heard in the Sudanese capital Khartoum as clashes and fighting continue between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, Al-Jazeera reported on Wednesday. This comes amid news that the Sudanese army is advancing in the capital. It recently captured a major bridge connecting the east of Khartoum to the south, days after it reclaimed control of its northern part from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The Sudanese army has in recent weeks re-took control of a large area of the capital and its surrounding areas from the rival group (RSF), as the conflict nears the two-year mark.1 in 3…
(2025-02-26). Sudanese military plane crash in Omdurman kills senior officers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Sudanese military Antonov aircraft crashed in the Al-Thawra area, Harat 75, in Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of several senior officers and crew members, according to local sources. A fire broke out at the back of the plane shortly after takeoff from Wadi Saydna in Omdurman, causing it to crash within minutes. The incident claimed the lives of several senior Sudanese army officers and three civilians. The crash was reportedly caused by a technical failure. Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.üî¥ÿ™ÿ≠ÿ∑ŸÖ…
(2025-02-26). Mysterious bruise on Trump's hand sparks questions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Social media users and many Americans were worried after a viral close-up picture of US President Donald Trump's hand showed a huge bruise on his right hand.According to some people, the US President was trying to hide it as the photo was taken during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington. Trump welcomed the French President to the White House on Monday to talk about multiple issues including war in Ukraine, European security as well as trade ties.However, Americans and online users' attention was directed at Trump's huge mysterious bruise, which no one talked about before or…
(2025-02-26). Vatican for Muslims? Albania religious leader ignites debate. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Muslim Albanian religious leader made an unexpected suggestion yesterday igniting wide debate on social media, he said that he wanted to form a Vatican-like state for Muslims. Edmond Brahimaj, commonly known as Baba Mondi, wants to create a Vatican-like state for his Bektashi faith. He suggested that the state would be formed in a tiny place that would serve as a model for "love and tolerance".Not only Baba Mondi, the Albanian Prime Minister uncovered his plans last year to establish a sovereign Muslim smaller state within the country's borders. "This state will have neither police, nor army, nor tax…
(2025-02-26). Japan doubles funds for cultural exchange with ASEAN in push to deepen ties. channelnewsasia.com Japan can also be instrumental in supporting ASEAN to enhance stability, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, said its envoy to the bloc Masahiko Kiya during an interview with CNA's Chandni Vatvani.
(2025-02-26). At least 19 dead after bus plunges off mountain road in central Thailand; PM Paetongtarn orders probe. channelnewsasia.com The vehicle was reportedly one of three double-decker buses that were carrying local government officials on a study visit.
(2025-02-26). Itochu will not participate in Seven & i buyout from founding family, Nikkei says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-26). President Prabowo launches Indonesia's first bullion banks. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-26). Singapore's DBS Bank to replace 4,000 employees with AI. geo.tv 
(2025-02-26). Sudan's military plane crashes near Khartoum. geo.tv 
Representational image of police tape at an incident site. — Unsplash/FileAll crew members on board, five civilians on ground were killed.Plane crashed near Wadi Seidna air base in Omdurman.Technical malfunction was reason behind crash, says source.PORT SUDAN: A Sudanese military…
(2025-02-26). 200,000 Canadians sign petition to strip Elon Musk's citizenship. geo.tv 
Elon Musk speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday. — AFP/File Over 200,000 Canadians have signed a parliamentary petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, citing his association with…
(2025-02-26). Hail and torrential rain kill 29 in Afghanistan's two provinces. geo.tv 
This screengrab shows a flooded area in Afghanistan. — X@WFP_Afghanistan/FileHERAT: Twenty-nine people died in two provinces in Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain, officials said on Tuesday."Twenty-one people were killed and six others were injured" because of hail in…
(2025-02-26). You can now buy US citizenship after paying this amount. geo.tv 
The view of the US Capitol in Washington, US, August 3, 2023. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of replacing a visa programme for foreign investors with a so-called "gold card" that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American…
(2025-02-26). South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years as marriages surge. geo.tv 
Girls take care of their baby brother before leaving for school, at their home in Seoul, South Korea, December 19, 2018. — ReutersSouth Korea's fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, supported by an increase in marriages, preliminary data showed on Wednesday,…
(2025-02-26). Couple seated next to corpse on 14-hour flight. geo.tv 
This representational image shows an airplane in the sky. — UnsplashAn Australian couple have criticised an airline after a blanket-draped corpse was seated next to them during a long-haul flight.Mitchell Ring said a passenger died part-way through the 14-hour flight from…
(2025-02-26). Shunned by US, Europe courts India over trade and security. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President of the European Union Ursula von der Leyen upon her arrival at Bharat Mandapam convention center for the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, September 9, 2023. — AFPEU's top team heading to India for two-day trip on…
(2025-02-26). Trump administration seizes control over White House press pool, raising press freedom concerns. nationofchange.org In a move widely condemned by journalists and press freedom advocates, Trump's White House removes an independent media organization from controlling access to the president.
(2025-02-26). 'It's not Elon versus government, it's Elon versus everyone': A dire warning from fired federal workers. therealnews.com 
In this urgent episode of Working People, we focus on the Trump-Musk administration's all-out assault on federal workers and its takeover and reordering of our entire system of government. "At least 20,000 federal workers have so far been fired by the Trump administration," Ed Pilkington and Chris Stein report in The Guardian, "most of them recent hires on probationary periods who lack employment protections. In addition, the White House claims that more than 75,000 employees have accepted its offer of deferred resignations. The purge has prompted speculation that Trump is engaging in one of the biggest job…
(2025-02-26). Health privatisers' nightmare vision for 2040 NHS co-created by man running Streeting's '10yr plan'. skwawkbox.org 
Davos document 'Vision of England's Health System in 2040' by McKinsey, scandal-ridden UnitedHealth and others lays out nightmarish end for the NHS As Skwawkbox has previously reported, Keir Starmer's right-wing Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting has appointed Tom Kibasi to oversee the 10-year NHS slash-and-burn 'Darzi Report' that Kibasi played a key role in writing …
(2025-02-26). Keir Starmer slams Nigel Farage for 'fawning over Putin'. leftfootforward.org "Nigel Farage didn't even turn up to the debate in Parliament today, Nigel Farage is fawning over Putin, that is not patriotism, that is not what working people need.
(2025-02-26). PM Shehbaz arrives at Congress Center Tashkent. gnnhd.tv 
He will be given tour of 3,000-year-old history of Uzbekistan carved on monument…
(2025-02-26). Immigration officials say everyone living in the U.S. illegally must register. What does that mean? whyy.org The registry will be mandatory for everyone 14 and older who doesn't have legal status, according to a Tuesday statement from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a branch of the
(2025-02-26). The Crimes and Victims of Italian Colonialism: A Story That Must Be Told, Beginning with Yekatit 12 ·ã®·ä´·â≤·âµ ·ç≤·ç™. pressenza.com In much of Western Europe, the documentation of colonial history, including territorial and socio-economic ambitions, the consequences of imperialism, and the crimes committed by nation-states that emerged directly or indirectly from colonial empires and continue to grapple with these pasts today, is widely integrated into cultural, educational, and civil society discourse. | Today's countries such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France have, to varying degrees, confronted their imperial legacies, however incomplete or contested these reckonings may be. In Southern Europe, by contrast, the systematic engageme…
(2025-02-26). Philly City Council gives labor law teeth with enforcement measure. peoplesworld.org 
Philadelphia has a rich history of labor activism, yet there are many workers especially in low-wage, non-unionized jobs that still face extreme exploitation through unsafe conditions, and rampant wage theft. Councilmember Kendra Brooks, also a Working Families Party member, has taken matters into her own hands to address these workplace injustices. In early February, she …
(2025-02-26). Myanmar journalist Sai Zaw Thaike repeatedly beaten, abused in prison. cpj.org
(2025-02-26). CPJ joins call for immediate release of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli. CPJ Staff
(2025-02-26). Kemi Badenoch Calls for Trump's 'Foreign Interference' in UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal. bylinetimes.com Kemi Badenoch has called on Donald Trump to intervene and block the British Government's deal to handover the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a call for a "foreign power" to intervene in the UK's sovereign interests. | In a briefing with journalists on Wednesday, Badenoch's spokesman said she wanted the US administration to intervene in what he described as the "Chagos surrender". | The call comes despite the deal being largely negotiated under the Conservatives while Kemi Badenoch was a senior serving minister. | When asked directly if he wanted Donald Trump to block the deal, the spokesman said: "If it is a…
(2025-02-26). French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing'. scmp.com Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is on trial for allegedly assaulting or raping 299 patients, in one of France's largest child sex abuse cases.
(2025-02-26). The United States Has a Colony Problem. progressive.org The millions of Americans who live in the so-called "insular" or "dependent" territories of the United States are in an electoral limbo. The colonial framework has led to unequal distribution of resources, underdevelopment, and discrimination.
(2025-02-26). Asia-Pacific Climate Adaptation Actors Gather in Colombo for Knowledge Synthesis Symposium. pressenza.com 
Civil society representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region came together in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Asia-Pacific ARA-TLS Knowledge Synthesis Symposium, held from February 24-26, 2025. Organized by Transition Research as the TLS project lead partner of the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), the symposium aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among climate adaptation experts and practitioners. | The event served as a platform for participants to exchange experiences from their ongoing climate adaptation projects, and developing tools for effective evaluation and future planning. Through dis…
(2025-02-26). Sudan military plane crash death toll rises to 46. scmp.com Aircraft crashes are common in Sudan, which has a poor aviation safety record.
(2025-02-26). Apple to fix iPhone glitch that suggests replacing 'racist' with 'Trump'. scmp.com Apple said the speech recognition models that power the voice-to-text feature might show words with some phonetic overlap.
(2025-02-26). Chile declares state of emergency after massive blackout leaves millions without power. scmp.com Chile's worst blackout in years plunges much of the country into darkness, prompting a night curfew.
(2025-02-26). Power restored to most homes after Chile's massive blackout hits millions. scmp.com Chile's worst blackout in years plunged much of the country into darkness, prompting a night curfew.
(2025-02-26). Mystery disease kills over 50 in DR Congo after children ate bat and fell ill. scmp.com Many of the patients died 48 hours after the onset of symptoms, which include fever, vomiting and internal bleeding.
(2025-02-26). Woman used wigs, other disguises to take UK citizenship test for others. scmp.com Woman admits in court that she fraudulently took the Life in the UK Test for 13 different men and women.
(2025-02-26). White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump. scmp.com The move raises concerns about press freedom and democracy, with the US president able to choose what media gets access to him.
(2025-02-26). 'City killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say. scmp.com The chance of a football field-sized asteroid striking Earth in 2032 has fallen to 0.001 per cent.
(2025-02-26). US consumer confidence sees biggest drop in years amid uncertainty over Trump policies. scmp.com Inflation and the effect of tariffs and a cooling labour market are among the concerns weighing on households and companies.
(2025-02-26). We shouldn't cry over Trump weakening the CIA and FBI — but we must ask why. thecanary.co On the face of it, US president Donald Trump weakening agencies like the CIA, FBI, NSA, and USAID seems like a good thing. Because the US empire has long terrorised people around the world who dare to stand up to it. And it has brutally repressed dissent at home too. But it's also essential to […] | By
(2025-02-26). Dígale a la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador que no permita las bases militares extranjeras. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, February 26, 2025 | °Por la Soberanía, la Paz y la Dignidad del Ecuador! | En el marco del Día Mundial de Acción contra las Bases Militares Extranjeras, la Coordinadora por la Paz, la Soberanía, la Integración y la No Injerencia (CPAZ) y el movimiento global Un Mundo Más Allá de la Guerra, queremos impulsar esta petición con el firme propósito de defender la soberanía ecuatoriana y rechaz…
(2025-02-26). Quinceañera Expo regresa a Delaware: una celebración de la cultura, la comunidad y el empoderamiento latino. whyy.org
| Suena la música de fondo mientras una joven sube al escenario con un vestido resplandeciente. Su paso seguro refleja el peso de su herencia y su transición de edad. Las familias observan con orgullo, algunas reviviendo sus propios recuerdos de quinceañera, otras viendo a sus hijas prepararse para su momento más importante. | Durante varios años, esta ha sido la escena tradicional de la Quinceañera Expo de Delaware, un evento que regresa este año para celebrar la cultura latinoamericana, la…
(2025-02-26). L'invito a sedersi al tavolo dei perdenti. strategic-culture.su Ci sono opportunità nella Storia che si presentano poche volte, alcune una volta soltanto. Oggi, forse, siamo ad un bivio di quel tipo. | Segue nostro Un tango a Parigi | Si sono ritrovati a Parigi, come se fossimo ancora nel 1946. Da bere un flûte di champagne metodo classico. Un tavolo tutti vicini per dare l'idea di essere vecchi amici che si ritrovano per una chiacchierata o, come si dice oggidà¨, una "short talk". Al centro Ursu…