(2026-02-03). Cinco revelaciones de los millones de archivos Epstein que salieron a la luz. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos está mencionado cientos de veces en los archivos que acaban de ser publicados. Trump mantuvo una amistad con Epstein, pero afirma que esta se deterioró hace muchos años y ha negado tener conocimiento de sus delitos sexuales.
(2026-02-03). Israel slammed for ceasefire violations. ecns.cn The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim-majority countries on Sunday condemned Israel's repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, following the deaths of 31 people in fresh strikes on the Palestinian enclave over the weekend.
(2026-02-03). Gaza: Just 12 Palestinians cross Rafah on first day of reopening. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). UN calls on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as Rafah reopens. ecns.cn UN humanitarians on Monday called on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens.The limited reopening of Rafah allowed some patients and their companions to exit directly into Egypt, while others transited through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing.
(2026-02-03). El caos incontrolado-controlado. cubadebate.cu La llamada "Junta de Paz" de Trump es el último clavo en el ataúd de Gaza. La que se concibió supuestamente para ayudar a poner fin a la guerra de dos años entre Israel y Hamás en Gaza[1], y supervisar la reconstrucción de la Franja. "El Estatuto ha entrado en vigor y la Junta de Paz ya es una organización internacional oficial".
(2026-02-03). The Western Press Are Trying To Spin Epstein As A RUSSIAN Agent. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-02-03). Venezuela ALBA News 2.2.2026, Washington Focuses on Destroying the Cuban Revolution; International Campaign to Free President Maduro. afgj.org 
Cuba Peoples Dispatch (Manolo de los Santos): Trump's ultimatum to Cuba: No fuel until Surrender On January 29, 2026, the Trump administration transformed a long-standing campaign of pressure into a blunt instrument of suffocation. With an executive order, it weaponized the US tariff system against any nation, including countries like Mexico, that dares to sell oil to…
(2026-02-03). Iraq's political factions scramble to elect new government. newarab.com 
Iraq's main political factions are holding private meetings in On Sunday, Iraq's Council of Representa…
(2026-02-03). China to establish standard system for low-altitude economy by 2027. ecns.cn A system of standards for the low-altitude economy is expected to be basically established by 2027, according to guidelines published on Monday.
(2026-02-03). The Netherlands, Bonaire, and Climate Change Obligations. dissidentvoice.org It was another bead in the string of jurisprudence and case law in climate litigation. Previous sparkling examples include Urgenda Foundation (2019), KlimaSeniorinnen (2024) and the significant Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice delivered in July 2025. The District Court of The Hague, in its January 28 judgment regarding the effects of climate …
(2026-02-03). Palestinian president Abbas calls PLO parliament elections. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). China welcomes more ROK visitors as cross-border travel facilitation expands: FM. ecns.cn Increasing efforts in facilitating cross-border travel enhance mutual understanding and exchanges between the Chinese and ROK people, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday.
(2026-02-03). UN says Israeli aerial chemical release disrupted peacekeeping in Lebanon. ecns.cn Operations along a third of the "Blue Line" ⚪ the unofficial border between the two countries ⚪ were halted for over nine hours."ÄÄ"ÄÄUNIFIL labeled the action "unacceptable," noting it hindered the mission's mandate and could pose health risks to both peacekeepers and civilians.
(2026-02-03). U.S. lowers tariffs on India under trade deal. ecns.cn The United States and India have reached a trade deal, under which the U.S. will lower its so-called reciprocal tariffs on India from 25 percent to 18 percent, U.S.
(2026-02-03). Computing breakthrough opens up quantum world. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have taken a significant step toward understanding and controlling the behavior of complex quantum systems, demonstrating that quantum computers can track — and even regulate — processes that are effectively impossible for classical computers to calculate.
(2026-02-03). World's first hybrid-powered unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The world's first hybrid-powered unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight on Sunday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
(2026-02-03). AI industry focusing on real-world deployment. ecns.cn The past year has witnessed rapid progress in artificial intelligence-powered smart devices in the country.
(2026-02-03). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Uruguayan president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a welcome ceremony for President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-02-03). France adopts 2026 state budget after gov't survives no-confidence votes. ecns.cn France adopted its 2026 state budget after the government led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes over the issue in the National Assembly on Monday.
(2026-02-03). China leverages high-tech manufacturing for global edge. ecns.cn For many families in China and abroad, everyday items such as phone stands, household organizers, small replacement parts and educational models no longer need to be bought from supermarkets or e-commerce platforms. Instead, they are increasingly made at home, enabled by the wider adoption of user-friendly, high-precision 3D printers.
(2026-02-03). Policies, inbound tourism spurring growth in consumption. ecns.cn China's push to expand domestic demand and improve its business environment will increasingly converge, as policymakers seek to anchor growth in consumption while maintaining the country's appeal to foreign companies amid global uncertainty, said a foreign economist.
(2026-02-03). China's wetland conservation drive pays off. ecns.cn This was announced by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Monday, the 30th World Wetlands Day. The administration added that the achievement was realized through more than 3,800 projects.
(2026-02-03). Pop Mart's Horse-year-themed 'MOLLY' unveiled in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The figure exhibition event "MOLLY's Shining Journey—Tracing the Path of Starlight" debuted at Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, Monday.
(2026-02-03). Speaking five languages—how capable are the boss ladies in Yiwu. ecns.cn How capable are the boss ladies of Yiwu International Trade CityÔºü In this place, language is not a barrier—it's a bridge. In this story, a boss lady switches effortlessly among Chinese, English, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish, turning customers from all over the world into repeat buyers. Tap the video to see how she uses her language skills to win global orders.
(2026-02-03). Focus on what you have, not what you don't have. onlineopinion.com.au PM Albanese we have a fabulous country that is in a financially difficult time and we just need you to focus on what we have.
(2026-02-03). Chinese premier urges efforts to boost development, improve people's well-being. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang stressed on Monday the need to advance development, improve people's well-being and boost growth momentum in a more solid and effective way.
(2026-02-03). SPP drive helps protect Grand Canal's heritage. ecns.cn China's procuratorial authorities handled 1,587 public interest litigation cases in 2025 as it ramped up its efforts to safeguard historical and cultural cities, towns and villages along the Grand Canal, according to data recently released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
(2026-02-03). Provinces unveil GDP targets, priorities. ecns.cn China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions", while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.
(2026-02-03). Bazaar blends cross-Strait flavors. ecns.cn The sizzle of Taiwan sausages and the nostalgic aroma of Fuzhou fish balls filled the air in Guixi community as a lively Chinese New Year bazaar unfolded in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province.
(2026-02-03). London to be Pop Mart's Europe HQ. ecns.cn Pop Mart, a Beijing-based collectible toy company, recently announced plans to establish its European headquarters in London, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy.
(2026-02-03). Pezeshkian Signals Conditional Openness to Talks with US. english.almanar.com.lb Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country's foreign minister to explore the possibility of talks with the US, provided that talks take place in an atmosphere free from threats and based on fairness. In a post published on the social media platform X, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that, following requests from friendly governments in …
(2026-02-03). Orchestrating cultural dialogue through music. ecns.cn On Thursday, the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shone bright with lights and applause as the Central Conservatory of Music's Chinese orchestra, led by conductor Liu Sha, performed a special Chinese New Year traditional music concert.
(2026-02-03). MNCs double down on China's potential. ecns.cn China continues to see a robust surge in foreign investment, with over 70,000 new foreign-invested enterprises established in 2025, as multinational corporations double down on the market's innovation potential, experts and officials said.
(2026-02-03). No wind farms in China? One minute to see the truth. ecns.cn China has led the world in installed wind power capacity for 15 consecutive years. By the end of November 2025, China's total wind power capacity has expanded to 600 million kilowatts (kW), far exceeding that of any other nation.
(2026-02-03). West Bank: Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces south of Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-03). La guerra de los memes contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Tras el decreto de "emergencia nacional" firmado por Donald Trump el 29 de enero de 2026, se desató en redes una oleada de memes anticubanos difundidos desde cuentas radicadas en la Florida. El análisis de 40 piezas identifica patrones narrativos coherentes con las Operaciones de Información del Ejército de los Estados Unidos: anexionismo ("Cuba como Estado 51"), glorificación del Presidente de EEUU y de su Secretario de Estado, deslegitimación del liderazgo cubano, manipulación de símbolos revolucionarios e incitación a la violencia.
(2026-02-03). Cineastas del mundo expresan su solidaridad con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Para el mundo entero Cuba es una inspiración, nunca una amenaza. Por eso, los hombres y mujeres del cine que nos sumamos a esta proclama rechazamos la intención del gobierno de Donald Trump de cercar y oscurecer a Cuba para someterla; y así como hemos recibido la inusual y extraordinaria solidaridad de Cuba, ponemos ahora nuestra voz para defenderla.
(2026-02-03). Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la ANPP denuncia política criminal de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba condenó hoy la nueva escalada del gobierno de Estados Unidos, al considerar que evidencia la naturaleza criminal de su política de guerra económica contra la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-02-03). Carta Abierta a Donald Trump, Presidente de los Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Obviamente, nuestra misiva realmente está dirigida a las hermanas y hermanos del pueblo norteamericano que ven en el pueblo cubano a unos vecinos maravillosos que además de querer conocer de cerca los beneficios sociales que hemos alcanzado, disfrutan de nuestro cálido Sol veraniego, de nuestra alegre música y de la proverbial confraternidad de los cubanos.
(2026-02-03). Stephen Curry: Ligado a la inteligencia israelí y las fuerzas sionistas. cubadebate.cu La estrella del baloncesto estadounidense Stephen Curry está invirtiendo en startups tecnológicas dirigidas por exagentes de las denominadas fuerzas israelíes, actores clave en la construcción de la arquitectura digital de la entidad de ocupación y del genocidio contra el pueblo palestino, reveló el medio The Grayzone.
(2026-02-03). °Participa! en el V Concurso de Microrrelatos, convocan el Instituto Cubano del Libro e Ideas Multimedios. cubadebate.cu °Participa! Demuestra en un relato corto tus capacidades como narrador. El ganador obtendrá una colección del Instituto Cubano del Libro, presentes de Ideas Multimedios, así como la oportunidad de publicar su obra en este sitio web. Además, se hará una recopilación de los mejores textos y será publicada en formato e-book.
(2026-02-03). Para que Trump no olvide, ni el mundo tampoco. cubadebate.cu La batalla de Stalingrado, actual Volgogrado, entre el 23 de agosto de 1942 y el 2 de febrero de 1943, es considerada la más sangrienta en la historia de la humanidad y dejó bajas estimadas en más de dos millones de personas entre soldados de ambos bandos y civiles soviéticos . Tal historia de sacrificio por la humanidad parece desconocerla, por ignorancia histórica o por omisión premeditada, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, quien en su procaz discurso en el reciente Foro de Davos, ´sin nosotros [por Estados Unidos], ahora mismo todos hablarían alemán y quizás un poco de japonés ª…
(2026-02-02). "Billionaire Boys Club" : What the Latest Epstein Files Reveal About Elite Impunity. democracynow.org 
The Justice Department on Friday released an additional 3 million pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration says it was the final release of Epstein files, even though some 2 million more documents remain unreleased. The latest batch reveals new details about Epstein's connections to the rich and powerful, including Hollywood figures, tech billionaires, public officials and more. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said it is unlikely anyone else would be prosecuted. | Attorney Arick Fudali, who represents 11 Epstein survivors, says the release…
(2026-02-02). Latest Batch of Epstein Files Expose Survivors While Illustrating Elite Impunity. truthout.org The Justice Department on Friday released an additional 3 million pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration says it was the final release of Epstein files, even though some 2 million more documents remain unreleased. The latest batch reveals new details about Epstein's connections to the rich and powerful, including Hollywood figures… |
(2026-02-02). Important Texts before the Trump Regime Starts Yet Another War on Iran and Its People. dissidentvoice.org Here is just a very short guide for the concerned: While you find little, or nothing, comprehensive, well-researched and meaningful in Western mainstream media, there are lots to be gained from every day visiting the online homes of, say, Al Jazeera, Al Mayadeen, the Middle East Eye — and others too, of course. Visit also …
(2026-02-02). Trump's Iran Strategy: All Bluster, No Exit. thealtworld.com
(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). PATRICK LAWRENCE: AIPAC's Anxieties. consortiumnews.com The Israel lobbies' grip on U.S. politics has slipped beyond restoration since Oct. 7, 2023 due to the Zionist army's own savagery in Gaza. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News If Charlies Kirk's well-documented defection from the Zionist cause confirmed…
(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). Academics call for divestment from NZ pensions fund implicated in Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Vincent Wijeysingha Will maximising investment returns override ethics? That is the question the tertiary sector posed to UniSaver, the academic equivalent of KiwiSaver, now revealed to invest in Israeli weapons and military intelligence. In 2024, some 400 university staff appealed to UniSaver to divest from such companies. The fund initially ignored the call.
(2026-02-02). Headlines for February 2, 2026. democracynow.org Federal Judge Denies Request by Minnesota Officials to Temporarily Block Surge of Immigration Agents, Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon and Independent Journalist Georgia Fort Released from Federal Custody, 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and His Father Reunited with Family Members in Minnesota, More Than 300 Anti-ICE Protests Held Across the Country, NYT: Former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith, Chicago Orders Local Law Enforcement to Probe Illegal Activity by Federal Immigration Agents, Justice Department Release Over 3 Million Pages of the Epstein Files, Israeli For…
(2026-02-02). Hedonism's Dance: How the Governing Classes Fell for Jeffrey Epstein. dissidentvoice.org 
How did he generate so much paperwork, traffic and comment? New York financier, mountebank, all purposes conman and dedicated rake that he was, Jeffrey Epstein continues to nag living figures from beyond the grave and place them in a tight spot of bother. His correspondence with these individuals runs into the millions, a figure suggesting …
(2026-02-02). High-Profile Names Surface in US Epstein Documents: Apologies, Resignations Follow. english.almanar.com.lb New prominent names continue to emerge in the latest documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, released last week by the US Department of Justice. Lord Mandelson Resigns Amid Renewed Scrutiny Lord Peter Mandelson, former British minister and prominent Labour Party figure, has resigned from the party, stating he does not wish to "cause further …
(2026-02-02). Epstein Files: Tip of the Trumberg. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-02-02). Senate Armed Service Committee Member Profited From Venezuela Invasion. covertactionmagazine.com Senator Markwayne Mullin bought stock in leading defense and oil companies just five days before Trump ordered the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Mullin follows in the footsteps of his predecessor, James Inhofe, who bought Raytheon stock and profited from illegal wars of aggression that he championed Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has cultivated …
(2026-02-02). NYS: Why Are Authoritarian Entities Needed to Create Charter Schools if They Are So Popular? dissidentvoice.org 
The charter school industry has been operating in overdrive for several decades, trying desperately to convince everyone that charter schools are amazing, unassailable, and always in high demand. But if charter schools are marvelous and popular why have charter school promoters spent years using top-down heavy-handed entities comprised of unelected pro-privatization individuals to impose charter …
(2026-02-02). Dissecting The Belief That The US Should Forcibly Remove Tyrannical Governments. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "Government X does bad things" and "therefore the US should forcibly overthrow Government X" are two completely different claims. Propagandists keep acting like they're the same claim and like the second claim naturally follows the first, and I'm seeing far too many people accepting this manipulation without question. | They are not the same claim. They're entirely unrelated. It should not be necessary to explain this to grown adults, but here we are. | Even if we accept as fact all the claims about…
(2026-02-02). Hezbollah Mourns Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah's Father, Praises His Lasting Moral Legacy. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah mourned Sayyed Abdul Karim Nasrallah, the father of the group's former secretary general, Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, praising him as a devout educator and a man of faith whose life left a lasting moral and spiritual legacy. In a statement issued on Monday, Hezbollah described the late Sayyed Nasrallah as "a living embodiment of …
(2026-02-02). UK sanctions Iran interior minister over protester crackdown. newarab.com 
(2026-02-02). South Lebanon: Israeli Enemy Unleashes Deadly Strikes, Levels Homes and Forcibly Displaces Civilians. english.almanar.com.lb In an ongoing escalation, the Israeli enemy launched on Monday deadly strikes in south Lebanon, as its aircraft drove civilians out of their towns and its forces blew up homes in border villages. The deadly and blatant breaches send a clear message that the Zionist enemy acting as though the ceasefire exists in name only. …
(2026-02-02). Balancing act: How Pakistan is navigating the Saudi-UAE rift. newarab.com 
(2026-02-02). Belarus' National Bank presents new graphical symbol for Belarusian ruble. eng.belta.by The winner of the competition for the best new graphical symbol is Vasily Shchebetun. His work received the highest total score. The author was today awarded a prize – a certificate for Br3,000.
(2026-02-02). Iran regime: A Plato's Republic thought experiment gone too far. newarab.com 
Dystopian images emerged from Iran in mid-January: families "It's time to look for new leadership…
(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). 12th-century plot? Rethinking Euphrosyne of Polotsk's monastic choice. eng.belta.by Commenting on the possible reasons for Euphrosyne of Polotsk entering a monastery, Kseniya Leshchinskaya drew attention to the young princess's character, individuality, and vision.
(2026-02-02). "Journalism Is Not a Crime" : Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest. democracynow.org 
As protests continue in Minnesota over the federal government's immigration crackdown, former CNN anchor Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort now face federal charges stemming from their reporting on a January 18 demonstration at a St. Paul church, where a senior ICE official works as a pastor. The two journalists were released Friday without bail following initial court hearings and could face fines or prison time if convicted. Their charges stem from the FACE Act, a 1994 law intended to protect access to abortion clinics which also prohibits interference with religious worship. Seven activist…
(2026-02-02). Belarus, Hokkaido Prefecture outline ways to intensify ties. eng.belta.by Belarus' Chargé d'Affaires ad interim in Japan, Yevgeny Lazarev, met with Belarus' Honorary Consul in Hokkaido Prefecture Masato Matsuura.
(2026-02-02). Israel strikes south Lebanon villages, claims it hit Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Israel's military struck several locations in south Lebanon on Monday, including in two villages where it issued evacuation warnings, claiming it was hitting Hezbollah targets. | Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war between Israel and the Iran-backed group, Israel has kept up regular strikes on parts of Lebanon and has maintained troops in five border areas it deems strategic. | The Israeli military said it struck "several Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon, in order to prevent re-establishment attempts". | It ad…
(2026-02-02). Ambassador: Brazil hopes to resume cooperation between Belarus and Embraer. eng.belta.by Brazil hopes to restore cooperation between Embraer and Belarus, Brazil's Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Klingl told journalists following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 2 February.
(2026-02-02). How US-Iran tensions could impact Gulf economies. newarab.com 
The increasing potential US military strike on
(2026-02-02). How a Sudanese woman built a menstrual health factory in exile. newarab.com 
The roar of warplanes and the incessant rattle of gunfire inundated the tranquillity of Safiya Elfadni's home after 15 April 2023. Living just a few kilometres from one of Khartoum's largest military bases — at that time besieged by the Rapid Support Forces — her world shifted overnight. | In her mind, a chaotic list of priorities began to collide: the wedding she was set to celebrate in just 12 days, the safety of family members scattered across a fracturing city, and perhaps most pressingly, her factory. | Since 2018, she had built this dream from the ground up, finally reaching full-scale productio…
(2026-02-02). High schooler leaps to equestrian success. anabaptistworld.org Lydia Harrison, a senior at Lancaster Mennonite School in Pennsylvania, has spent over half her life in the saddle. Now she's taking on her biggest competition so far: a U.S. Equestrian Federation event featuring Olympic-level talent Feb. 9-22 in Ocala, Fla.
(2026-02-02). The Israel-Greece-Cyprus axis: A new anti-Turkey alliance. newarab.com 
In late December, The agreement marked the latest step in a rapidly expanding trilateral partnership combining Marketed by the three governments as contributing to regional "stability and security", the agreement comes ami…
(2026-02-02). Belarusian literature museum in Minsk holds night of traditional dances. eng.belta.by On 31 January the State Museum of the History of Belarusian Literature invited Belarusians of different ages and professions united by a love for music, dance, and Belarusian traditions for a dance evening.
(2026-02-02). Tommy Robinson and the London News Website Linked to a Putin-Backed Propaganda Network. bylinetimes.com In February 2020, far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon ('Tommy Robinson') travelled to Moscow and St Petersburg, giving interviews to Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT and meeting figures linked to Russian nationalist movements. Since then, questions have long swirled about his Russian connections and the sources of his funding amid mounting legal debts. | Byline Times can now reveal that years before that trip to Russia, Robinson was hired as a "goodwill ambassador" for an unregistered charity fronting a secretive Russian propaganda network that worked directly for President Vladimir Putin's administration, a…
(2026-02-02). As Trump's DHS Ravages US, Schumer Says His Job Is "to Fight for Aid to Israel" truthout.org Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) said on Sunday that one of his most important jobs as Senate minority leader is to "fight for aid to Israel," as the Trump administration's masked federal agents continue their deadly raids of the U.S. with little to no pushback from Democrats. In remarks at a breakfast gathering of Jewish leaders in New York City, Schumer said, "I have many jobs as leader … |
(2026-02-02). Turchin to take part in Union State Council of Ministers meeting in Moscow. eng.belta.by Belarus' Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin will participate in the Belarus-Russia Union State Council of Ministers meeting in Moscow. At this moment, the government delegation is heading to Moscow.
(2026-02-02). Tomgram: Juan Cole, Shooting Protesters from Minneapolis to Tehran. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. At almost 82, I still walk six miles a day without fail. And sometimes now, when I'm walking in my city, New York, I imagine ICE agents arriving here in the hundreds or even thousands as they have …
(2026-02-02). Sabalenka retains top spot in WTA rankings. eng.belta.by The world's number one player retains 10,990 points in her tally, while the Australian Open champion, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, has risen two places to now occupy the third position.
(2026-02-02). You Don't Miss What Doesn't Exist. dissidentvoice.org 
"Anthropause" is an amazing word and the latest book about it is an eye-opener. Stan Cox's Anthropause: The Beauty of Degrowth (2026, Seven Stories Press), does what far too few degrowth books do — it first focuses readers' attention to the positive experiences we could enjoy in a society less dedicated to producing unnecessary stuff. …
(2026-02-02). Liberal Democracy at the End of its Rope: The Participatory Democracy Alternative. dissidentvoice.org 
You've always looked for leaders, strong men with no faults. There aren't any. There are only men like yourselves. Speaking of leaders, they change, they desert, die. There are no leaders but yourselves. A united people is the only lasting strength. — Emiliano Zapata, 1952, to his followers In Yankeedom, the terms "liberal", "democracy" and …
(2026-02-02). Israel's opposition leader wants Qatar to be named 'enemy state'. newarab.com 
Israel's opposition leader Lapid, who is the biggest challenger to
(2026-02-02). What is Israel's Herzog doing in Australia who invited him, and why? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Andrew Brown Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, is due to arrive in Australia next Sunday. Why is a foreign Head of State asked to help heal an Australian community after an Australian tragedy? Australia is being asked to accept something extraordinary as if it were normal. Who invited Isaac Herzog in the first place,…
(2026-02-02). All Democrats Backed Sanders Push to Repeal $75B for ICE to Undo Medicaid Cuts. truthout.org As Democratic leaders coalesce behind reforms for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents without demands for funding cuts, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced legislation on Friday to slash the entirety of the GOP's massive ICE budget increase and funnel the money toward undoing Medicaid cuts. The entire Democratic caucus, as well as two Republicans, voted "yes" for the amendment. |
(2026-02-02). Lukashenko expresses political support for Brazilian president ahead of upcoming election. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed political support for Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in connection with the upcoming election in the country.
(2026-02-02). "Leave Our City Now" : Minneapolis Residents March as Part of National Strike Against ICE. democracynow.org 
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in hundreds of demonstrations across the United States this weekend as protests continue against the Trump administration's anti-immigrant crackdown. Democracy Now! was in the streets of Minneapolis on Friday speaking with protesters who marched in subzero temperatures.
(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). Christian nationalism isn't limited to US, say scholars meeting in Chicago. anabaptistworld.org Scholars from around the world gathered in Chicago last week to focus on Christian nationalism, which they say is growing in influence globally. "Christian nationalism is not a single ideology, nor is it confined to one nation," said Abimbola Adelakun, associate professor of global Christianity at the University of Chicago Divinity School and organizer of …
(2026-02-02). Unwanted marriage or quest for freedom. What led Euphrosyne of Polotsk to monastery? eng.belta.by Influencer, film scholar, artist, and blogger Kseniya Leshchinskaya noted that one cannot dismiss the factor of an unwanted marriage in Euphrosyne of Polotsk's decision to secretly enter a monastery against her parents' wishes.
(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). New Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Exemptions for Polluters. truthout.org Last spring, the Environmental Protection Agency made a surprise announcement: President Donald Trump would consider giving some polluters exemptions from a handful of Clean Air Act rules. To get the ball rolling, all it would take was an email from a company making its case. The EPA set up a special inbox to receive these applications, and it gave companies about three weeks at the end of March… |
(2026-02-02). Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land. capitalbnews.org 
Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery believed they had moved to greener pastures after being displaced by a hurricane. They moved to Yoder, Colorado, an unincorporated town where they could nurture their animals and grow food on their 1,000-acre ranch. What the married couple say they've encountered, however, nearly cost them their lives. They faced being …
(2026-02-02). 'Insulted' Benzema seeks to switch Saudi teams: source. newarab.com 
Striker "Negotiations are underway between the parties: Al-Hilal would like to sign Benzema for the remaining six months of his contract with Al-Ittihad, but the player's agent is demanding a one-and-a-half-year contract," the source to…
(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). Morocco evacuates 50,000 as flooding threatens city. newarab.com 
Morocco has evacuated more than 50,000 people, nearly half the population of the northwestern city of Ksar el-Kebir, as "The city has become a ghost town," local resident Hicham Ajttou told Reuters by phone. "All markets and shops are closed and most residents have either left voluntarily or been evacuated." | Authorities set up shelters and temporary camps and barred entry into Ksar el-Kebir as rising water levels in the L…
(2026-02-02). Print or Perish: Why the Left Needs to Resurrect Alt-Weeklies to Rebuild Its Base. dissidentvoice.org After ten years running a digital alt-news site in Western Massachusetts, I came to a hard truth: we're not reaching the working class through podcasts, Substacks, or social media. This essay blends personal narrative with political strategy to argue that the American left needs to resurrect a forgotten tool of organizing and solidarity—the local print …
(2026-02-02). With a thirst for adrenaline. Belarusian racers compete in MX SPEEDWAY. eng.belta.by Young athletes from Belarus competed in Ice Motorcycle Racing MX SPEEDWAY at the Zarya Stadium in the village of Prilesye on 31 January.
(2026-02-02). 'Snow Moon' lights up the sky over Belarus. eng.belta.by On the night of 2 February 2026, there was a beautiful astronomical phenomenon in the sky over Belarus – the February full moon, which is also called the Snow Moon.
(2026-02-02). Is the UN Being Wrecked So Western Leaders Can Escape Justice from the ICC and ICJ? dissidentvoice.org On Thursday UK MPs will debate the motion "That this House has considered the obligation to assess the risk of genocide under international law in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territories". This follows an application from SNP MP Brendan O'Hara way back in June last year. As O'Hara said in his request, "it is to allow …
(2026-02-02). The Future Looks Dim for Big Oil in the Motor Vehicle Industry. dissidentvoice.org 
Just as American consumers closed out the horse-and-buggy era at the start of the 1900s with the arrival of gas-run vehicles, carriage makers saw the handwriting on the wall and gradually moved capital, labor, and creative efforts elsewhere. Big Oil's executives today certainly recognize that the gas-run vehicle era is fast ending once EV prices …
(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). 'Journalism is not a crime' US journalists arrested for covering ICE church protest. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: We begin today's show looking at the arrests of two American journalists for covering a protest at the Cities Church [in the Minnesota Twin City of] St Paul, where a top ICE official serves as pastor. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort from the Twin Cities were…
(2026-02-02). Assault or diplomacy: Washington's deliberate mixed signals to Tehran. onlineopinion.com.au Washington is pressuring Iran with warships and words. But without a clear endgame, coercive diplomacy risks signaling resolve and confusion at the same time.
(2026-02-02). The Alabama Town That Blocked Its First Black Mayor Now Has Another. capitalbnews.org 
Read Capital B's continuous coverage on Newbern, Alabama, and the first Black mayor's fight to serve. The rural Alabama town that once ousted its first Black leader has now appointed its second Black mayor and first woman to hold the office. The historic appointment of Barbara Patrick in Newbern on Feb. 1 comes after Patrick …
(2026-02-02). 'One match is all it takes.' Expert warns of instant chaos from Baltics to Central Asia. eng.belta.by All it would take along the arc from the Baltic states to Central Asia is to light a match, just give the signal, and chaos could erupt in an instant, Russian political scientist and Orientalist Karine Gevorgyan said in the latest episode of the V Teme (On Point) project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-02). EDB predicts continued wage growth in Belarus for 2026. eng.belta.by In Belarus, real wages increased by 6.1% in December 2025, maintaining the pace from November.
(2026-02-02). Petro arrives in US for meeting with Trump, diplomatic offensive. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington DC on Sunday for a diplomatic offensive that includes a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump. In Tuesday's meeting in the White House, Petro will seek to put forth "Colombia's priorities and the general lines of bilateral work on matters of common interest," according to the Foreign …
(2026-02-02). Hezbollah Mourns Commander Haj Ali Hasan Salhab (Haj Malek), Distinguished Resistance Icon. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah announced on Monday the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), describing him as a veteran of jihad and a lifelong champion of the resistance. In its official statement, Hezbollah stated that Haj Ali Hassan Salhab passed away after a struggle with illness, concluding a long history of sacrifice, dedication, and struggle. …
(2026-02-02). Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Could Result in Thousands of Oil Spills. truthout.org A sweeping proposal by the Trump administration to expand offshore oil and gas drilling could result in more than 4,000 oil spills in U.S. waters, according to a new analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity. Trump's draft proposal, announced last November, would authorize up to 34 offshore oil and gas lease sales over the next five years. That would open as much as 1.27… |
(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). Lukashenko calls for stronger Belarus-Brazil relations. eng.belta.by Belarus and Brazil must intensify their relations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Brazil's Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Klingl.
(2026-02-02). Caitlin Johnstone: After Iran, Next Target: Cuba. consortiumnews.com We're being asked to believe Cuba is Hamas, so the U.S. needs to strangle it to death in self-defense. That the U.S. has been pursuing regime change in Cuba for generations, we're told, is mere coincidence. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's…
(2026-02-02). Measles Reported at ICE Jail in Dilley, Texas. truthout.org Two detainees at the nation's only current immigrant family detention center, 70 miles south of San Antonio, have "active measles infections," federal and state officials said. Federal officials halted "all movement" and quarantined some migrants, said Tricia McLaughlin, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, in a statement. The measles cases were first confirmed Saturday… |
(2026-02-02). DHS Seeks to Convert Giant Warehouses Across US Into Immigration Jails. truthout.org The Trump administration is purchasing warehouses across the U.S. with the intention of converting them into immigration jails as the White House expands its brutal immigration crackdown. At least seven sites being looked at by the administration could be used to imprison 7,500 people or more, with some sites coming close to a 10,000-person figure. All told, the 23 warehouse sites being… |
(2026-02-02). Hezbollah mourns the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), a martyr of jihad and resistance: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-02). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-02-02). Hezbollah hails late Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek) as a leading figure in the group, a maker of its victories, and a tireless commander even in the face of great hardships: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-02). Al-Manar correspondent reports five shells fired by Israeli occupation forces targeted a populated neighborhood in Blida, hitting the vicinity of several homes. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-02). Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled a populated neighborhood in the town of Blida. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-02). Matanzas noquea a Industriales y se afianza en semifinal del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu De la mano del zurdo Yamichel Pérez, con ofensiva productiva y sin errores a la defensa, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas noquearon 10-0 a Industriales y dominan el duelo semifinal en el béisbol cubano. Desde el montículo del estadio Victoria de Girón, Pérez logró caminar seis entradas sin permitir carreras.
(2026-02-01). Cuba and Iran Today, Russia and China Tomorrow: US War on Multipolarism Continues. thealtworld.com The US is preparing to isolate and overthrow the Cuban government just as it has illegally done to Venezuela based on the primary, supposed "threat" that Cuba works with Russia and China; | This undermines claims that the Trump administration and the US in general no longer considers Russia and China as primary "threats;" | The US also continues ramping up pressure on Iran ahead of what will be another round of armed aggression against Iran; | Eliminating Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, and other partners of Russia and China are aimed at further isolating Russia and China themselves; | At the same time, the US is a…
(2026-02-01). The US Occupation of Gaza Is Officially Beginning. truthout.org This week, Drop Site News revealed a draft resolution from Trump's newly christened "Board of Peace." The resolution outlines what is, in essence, Phase Two of Trump's unrealistic peace plan that ushered in a new phase of horror in Gaza under the guise of a ceasefire. The actions outlined in the resolution ignore realities on the ground and paint a very grim picture of what the United States… |
(2026-02-01). Israeli Embassy and meddling in the NZ police and courts over IDF case. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto On June 3 last year, the Christchurch Press reported on an alleged assault in Christchurch on an IDF soldier on holiday from the genocide in Gaza: "According to police, the man confronted the Israeli visitor in a public space, and yelled that he was a "child killer, a murderer, and Israeli…
(2026-02-01). Greenland and Western hypocrisy over the rules-based international order. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Menadue Western leaders defend the rules-based international order when it suits them, but remain largely silent as those same rules are breached by the United States and Israel. The result is a system that shields the powerful and abandons the vulnerable — most starkly in Palestine. The white men and a few…
(2026-02-01). The US Supreme Court Is Quietly Aiding an Economic War on Cuba. truthout.org As President Donald Trump gestures towards regime change in Cuba, the U.S. Supreme Court, with Trump's urging, has agreed to hear lawsuits that could help corporate interests recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in long-expropriated Cuban assets if the United States seizes control of the nation. One of those lawsuits involves an oil giant claiming damages from Cuban companies for decades… |
(2026-02-01). An insider view of Iran and analysis of the shifting geopolitical landscape in the region. thealtworld.com I was really privileged to be able to sit down and talk at length with one of my favourite analysts from inside Iran — Ehsan Safarnejad. We have conversed on social media but never in an interview, so this is quite long as we covered a huge range of topics. I hope you get as much out of it as I did — we will certainly be continuing the conversation in the very near future. | We discuss, the recent Mossad/CIA/MI6 riots in Iran that hijacked genuine labour movement protests that began in early January. We look at the sudden pivot back to a treacherous negotiation track by members of the Iranian government…
(2026-02-01). Minsk maintains good air quality in 2025. eng.belta.by Air quality in Minsk in 2025 was assessed as good, Aleksandr Dragun, Chairman of the Minsk City Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.
(2026-02-01). Minneapolis Mayor Warns of "Invasion" as More ICE Horror Stories Emerge. truthout.org Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is warning that the Trump administration has crossed a "terrifying line" with its use of federal immigration enforcement agents to brutalize and abduct people in his city. In an interview with the New York Times published Saturday, Frey described operations that have taken place in his city as "marauding gangs of guys just walking down the street indiscriminately… |
(2026-02-01). Euphrosyne of Polotsk – a feminist figure? What is her value for today's youth. eng.belta.by The spiritual greatness of Euphrosyne of Polotsk for modern youth is not so much motivation as inspiration, influencer, film scholar, artist, and blogger Kseniya Leshchinskaya said.
(2026-02-01). PM praises Belarusian economy performance in early 2026. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin commented on the performance of the Belarusian economy at the beginning of 2026 on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2026-02-01). Snopkov names key condition for attracting Chinese investment. eng.belta.by China is a vast market, and Belarus needs to integrate into this market in terms of trade and industrial cooperation, Belarus' First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2026-02-01). To Be a Revolutionary Social Worker, or to be a Radical Worker, that is the Question. dissidentvoice.org 
The dichotomy between the social worker as a nine-to-five state agent and five-nine activist is a crucial one. The question can be summarised as: is there space, willingness and scope within social work to engage with broader structural issues that affect the lives of the people we work with? I spent an hour with the …
(2026-02-01). Sasnovich misses out on Abu Dhabi Open main draw. eng.belta.by Belarusian tennis player Aliaksandra Sasnovich (world No.104) has failed to reach the main draw of the WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi, which has a prize fund of $1.2 million.
(2026-02-01). Leaders of PNG's Enga province plagued by violence vow to weed out illegal guns. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor Political leaders in a Papua New Guinea province plagued by gun violence are making a collective stand to stop it. There is a new sense of political will among Enga Province's political leaders and police to come down hard on the use of illegal weapons. But they are…
(2026-02-01). Pantus: Belarus seeks balance in drone manufacturing. eng.belta.by There is no need to rush into building drone production facilities, Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry of Belarus Dmitry Pantus said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2026-02-01). The Hardest Part of Fighting Fascism Comes After the Fascists Have Fallen. truthout.org I lived in Argentina in the mid-1980s, just after the fall of the brutal military dictatorship that ruled from 1976 to 1983. The country was taking its first, shaky steps back toward democracy. It was a time of great hope, but also of grave uncertainty — because while the generals were gone, the political culture that enabled them remained. Like most of the nation, I was captivated by the… |
(2026-02-01). Golovchenko: Settlements in national currencies dominate foreign markets. eng.belta.by Settlements in national currencies have become the new standard on foreign markets, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2026-02-01). Rethinking America's Financial Plumbing. dissidentvoice.org A Jan. 17 article on Quartz Markets by Catherine Baab reports that JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America returned nearly all of their 2025 profits to shareholders. Goldman Sachs returned $16.78 billion on $17.18 billion in earnings, meaning 97.7% of its earnings went to shareholders. Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Bank …
(2026-02-01). Ambassador: Belarus, China establish 34 high-level platforms for scientific cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and China have jointly created 34 high-level platforms for scientific cooperation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan told BelTA.
(2026-02-01). American Gestapo/American Psycho . consortiumnews.com The U.S. has a government devoid of social virtue and bent primarily on demonstrating its power over persons, says Andrew Napolitano. By Andrew P. Napolitano A half-dozen masked and unidentifiable Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents killed a 37-year-old federal…
(2026-02-01). ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades. truthout.org 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. Whether you have believed that… |
(2026-02-01). PNG govt defends using tear gas, force to evict illegal settlers in capital. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's government has defended the use of force to evict residents of an informal settlement in the capital Port Moresby. Police used tear gas to move people out of the Two-Mile settlement last week, while heavy machinery was used to tear down homes and two people were killed in clashes. Acting…
(2026-02-01). Belarus raises childcare allowance for children under three on 1 February. eng.belta.by The Labor and Social Security Ministry noted that the allowance amount has increased by 7.4% and added that the childcare allowance for children under three is recalculated twice a year: on February 1 and 1 August.
(2026-02-01). China is Running Out of People, Again. cepr.net
(2026-02-01). Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They're Making Everything Awful. caitlinjohnstone.com.au