(2026-02-02). With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water. truthout.org Since the beginning of the Israeli genocide and the imposition of a total blockade on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, water desalination plants have almost completely shut down due to severe fuel shortages. According to Gaza's Government Media Office, more than 90 percent of water and desalination facilities have gone out of service. As infrastructure systems collapse… |
(2026-02-02). Venture Capitalists Are Using Profits From Genocide to Fund AI-Powered Weapons. truthout.org What does it mean for humanity if cutting-edge AI weapons development for the Pentagon is being significantly funded by venture capitalists who are also profiting from the Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people? Consider, for example, the X-BAT. On October 21, 2025, in a theatrical unveiling involving a darkened auditorium, a smoke machine, and a black silken shroud that was… |
(2026-02-02). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). How Human Rights Watch Shattered Yugoslavia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg Substack On August 25th 2025, this journalist documented how the 1975 Helsinki Accords transformed "human rights" into a highly destructive weapon in the West's imperial arsenal. At the forefront of this shift were organisations such as Amnesty International, and Helsinki Watch — the forerunner of Human Rights Watch. Supposedly independent reports published by these …
(2026-02-02). FBI Raid in Georgia Is Part of "Trump's Scheme to Try to Rig the Midterms" : Ari Berman. democracynow.org 
We speak with Mother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman about the shocking FBI raid on an elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia. Federal agents were seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election, which President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim he won despite his loss to Joe Biden that year. During his efforts to overturn the election results, Trump pressured local officials to "find" him an additional 11,780 votes. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was on the scene Friday despite having no domestic law enforcement authority. The raid comes amid an ongoing…
(2026-02-02). Police 'fabricating the law' over Tatchell 'intifada' arrest. thecanary.co 
Police have bailed 74 year-old human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell "under investigation" to attend Charing Cross police station at 1pm on 1 March. His bail condition bans him from attending any Palestine protest. He said: Met Police seem to be acting under pressure from a foreign regime, the Israeli government, and from Netanyahu supporters in […] | By
(2026-02-02). Partial Government Shutdown Continues as Immigration Talks Persist. capitalbnews.org 
A partial government shutdown took effect on Jan. 31, as civil rights groups continue to condemn the "dangerous escalation" of what the Trump administration says is an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The prospect of one had been intensifying in recent days, as Senate Democrats said that they wouldn't back legislation funding the U.S. Department of …
(2026-02-02). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Venezuela Frees More Than 30 Political Prisoners Amid Slow Amnesty Roll-out. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuelan authorities released more than 30 people considered "political prisoners" on Sunday, as part of a broader prisoner release process that rights groups say has moved too slowly. Legal rights organisation Foro Penal reported the latest round of releases, bringing to around 344 the number of verified "political prisoners" freed since early January after the …
(2026-02-02). Legal Clash: Visa Policy Pause Sparks Federal Lawsuit. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal development, civil rights organizations have launched a lawsuit against the State Department over its recent decision to pause the processing of immigrant visas for citizens from 75 countries. Filed in a Manhattan federal court, the lawsuit seeks an injunction to halt this policy, which was implemented on January 21.
(2026-02-02). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises NYPD shooting of emotionally distressed 22-year-old. wsws.org New York Mayor Mamdani applauded the NYPD officers who shot 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty at least four times while he was suffering a mental health crisis.
(2026-02-02). Mexican president announces shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that humanitarian aid will be sent to Cuba this week, including food and other supplies, and reaffirmed that her nation is working through diplomatic channels to supply fuel to the island. | "We are exploring all diplomatic avenues to send fuel to the Cuban people, because this is not a matter for governments, but rather a matter of support to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. In the meantime, we will send food and other aid," the president stated. | From Guaymas, in the northern state of Sonora, the head of the Executive Branch explained that the shipment wi…
(2026-02-02). ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades. scheerpost.com By Monika Langarica for Truthout The idea of a "border crisis" has long been used by both Republicans and Democrats to justify harsh immigration policies. From Biden's sweeping asylum processing restrictions intended to gain "control of our border," to Trump's near-total suspension of asylum processing predicated on a proclaimed "invasion" at the southern border, the playbook is nothing new. …
(2026-02-02). Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks. aljazeera.com Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
(2026-02-02). Gazans begin crossing to Egypt for treatment after partial Rafah reopening. newarab.com 
Sick and wounded Gazans began crossing into Egypt to seek medical treatment on Monday after Around 150 people were due to leave the territory on Monday, and 50 to enter it, according to Egyptian officials, more than 20 months after invading Israeli forces in Gaza closed the crossing. | "Three ambulances have arrived so far carry…
(2026-02-02). Thailand's Main Election Parties and What They Promise. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand will hold a general election on February 8 to decide who will form the country's next government, with three parties expected to dominate the race: Bhumjaithai, Pheu Thai and the People's Party. The vote comes after a turbulent period marked by court interventions, coalition reshuffles and lingering tensions between reformist forces and the conservative …
(2026-02-02). Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'. responsiblestatecraft.org "As everyone knows, the oil business in Venezuela has been a bust, a total bust, for a long period of time. … We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country," said President Donald Trump the morning after U.S. forces invaded Caracas and carried off the indicted autocrat Nicolà s Maduro. The invasion of Venezuela on Jan. 3 did not result in regime change but rather a deal coerced at the barrel of a gun. Maduro's underlings ma…
(2026-02-02). Israel 'bombs school', kills child in latest Gaza truce breach. newarab.com 
An Israeli forces also opened fire in the eastern parts of Juhr ad-Dik at dawn on Monday, as some injured Palestinians prepared to leave the enclave via the recently reopened Rafah cros…
(2026-02-02). Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, highest toll in decades. newarab.com 
Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the past 48 hours, officials said Monday. | The raids followed a wave of coordinated insurgent attacks that killed at least 33 people, mostly civilian. | Police, backed by the military, have been conducting these raids in several areas against members of the
(2026-02-02). PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Island and its surrounding areas on Saturday, the theater command said in a statement.
(2026-02-02). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-02). Ukraine uses forced recruitment to liquidate Hungarians in Transcarpathia. infobrics.org The Kiev regime uses ethnic cleansing methods against minorities' citizens.
(2026-02-02). China to step up crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling-related cross-border crimes. ecns.cn China will further intensify efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling and other related cross-border criminal activities, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-02-02). Israel Forcing Doctors Without Borders To Shut Down Gaza Operations by February 28. news.antiwar.com Israeli authorities have ordered the international medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to cease all operations in Gaza by February 28 as Israel continues to impede humanitarian relief efforts inside the Palestinian territory. Israel said that it was shutting down MSF's operations in Gaza due to its refusal to turn over the identities of its …
(2026-02-02). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-02). Epstein files contain child abuse and murder: end of Western "order" infobrics.org US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation that Epstein files contain images of child sexual abuse, death and extreme violence point to a scandal of historic proportions embedded within Western political, financial, and intelligence establishments – amid talks about the end of the West-centered global order.
(2026-02-02). Why Were Abu Dhabi Talks Postponed Right After Russian Strikes Hit? thinktank.pk Have you been following the twists and turns in the Ukraine conflict as What if a long-awaited push for peace hits a snag right when hope starts flickering—delayed amid fresh violence and behind-the-scenes meetings? Could the recent Russian strikes on civilian targets be tied to…
(2026-02-02). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-02). Cuba Condemns Terrorism and Reaffirms its Cooperation on Security and the Fight Against Money Laundering. radiohc.cu Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security. | Cuba categorically declares that it does not harbor, support, finance, or permit terrorist or extremist organizations. Our country maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward the financing of terrorism and money laundering, and is committed to the prevention, detection, and combating of illicit financial activities, in accordance with international standards. | Any past interactions involving individuals…
(2026-02-02). Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners. sanews.gov.za Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners | By Terence Khala | As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are our future leaders, and they must always be protected, whether on and off the school grounds, be it on drugs, human trafficking, teenage pregnancy or road safety. ⚪ It is unfortunate and heartbreaking that the excitement of a new school year has been dampened by an accident that took the lives of 14 learners who were on their way…
(2026-02-02). Russia Reaffirms Support for China on Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in China on Sunday to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks focused on security and bilateral relations, reaffirming Moscow's long-standing support for Beijing on the Taiwan issue. This visit follows a December meeting in Moscow and highlights the close, "no limits" partnership between the two countries. …
(2026-02-02). Supply chain aims for global expansion. ecns.cn China's automotive supply chain is accelerating its shift toward a more internationalized model, supported by the country's lead in intelligent electric vehicle technology and Chinese brands' growing market share abroad, while rising overseas demand and policy shifts in key markets accelerate localization and overseas investment.
(2026-02-02). Senate Democratic leadership votes to fund Trump's wars abroad and at home. wsws.org The $839 billion military funding bill, passed with overwhelming Democratic support, comes as Trump deploys an "armada" against Iran, occupies American cities with federal agents, and threatens to expand wars across the globe.
(2026-02-02). Starmer's Gorton candidate is corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's pick — after blocking Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham — to contest the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester is a corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. Angeliki Stogia wants to bring back 'PFI', the so-called 'private finance initiative' used by the Labour right to turn NHS hospitals into cash-cows for private investors. […] | By
(2026-02-02). Mass Rally in SF to Shut Down ICE & Support General Strike Nationally. indybay.org Thousands of students, workers and community members rallied at Dolores Park in San Francisco to shutdown ICE and also many supported a national general strike.
(2026-02-02). Gold falls by over 7% to about $4500. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Gold yet reports another sharp fall in spot trading, Reuters revealed on Monday. According to the report, gold dropped by more than 7 percent reaching around $4,500 an ounce.In addition, Silver also reported a loss in spot trading, dropping 12 percent to $74.18 an ounce.Gold and silver prices fall sharply. (Shutterstock)It is worth noting that both metals saw exceptional increases in January 2026, with gold rising by more than 20-25 percent, reaching around $5600 per ounce, last month, supported by central bank purchases.On the other hand, oil prices also decreased 3 percent on Monday after U.S. Presid…
(2026-02-02). Welcome to the Jade Helm Presidency. theintercept.com 
A panic pervades the internet: terrified talk of troops in American cities, federal shock troops brutalizing citizens and neighbors, the targeting of gun owners, mass surveillance, the deployment of militarized artificial intelligence, and the suspension of the Constitution. The year is 2015, and the far right is incensed. | This was a period of intense American paranoia and anger, largely spurred by the right-wing meltdown over the consecutive victories of President Barack Obama. It was also a time of post-Snowden horror, as a nation realized it lived inside an unfathomably immense government surveillance dra…
(2026-02-02). Trump Calls His Enemies Terrorists. Does That Mean He Can Just Kill Them. theintercept.com 
From boat strikes to killings in the streets of Minnesota to NSPM-7, the White House leans on the word "terror" to justify its violence.
(2026-02-02). Women 'fidayeens', IED blasts: How Baloch rebels carried out deadly Pakistan attacks that left over 50 dead. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province, releasing photographs of two women allegedly involved in the violence that left nearly 50 persons dead, including at least 17 security personnel.One of the attackers has been identified by the BLA as 24-year-old Asifa Mengal, a resident of Nushki district. In a statement, the group said Mengal joined its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, in October 2023 and carried out a suicide strike targeting an alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) facility in…
(2026-02-02). NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor A New Zealand aid project in Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns, and appears unlikely to be completed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) confirmed work on the Enga Electrification Project in PNG's Highlands region had "stopped due to ongoing violence around…
(2026-02-02). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: "No Appetite for Apartheid!" wibailoutpeople.org 
No Appetite for ApartheidEntertainment & dinnerSaturday, February 76: 30 p.m. — 7: 30 p.m.James Reeb Unitarian UC, 2146 E. Johnson St, MadisonWith Madison area DSA. The goal of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign is to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. "Shop ethically" …
(2026-02-02). Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president. newarab.com 
Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade. | Fernandez's nearest rival, centre-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off. | With 94 percent of polling stations counted, the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves had captured 48.3 percent of the vote compared to Ramos's 33.4 percent, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). | As soon as the f…
(2026-02-02). ICE in Minnesota — Days 57-62: Masses Protest ICE While Violence Continues and Feds Indict Journalists. unicornriot.ninja 