(2026-02-04). Israel launches strikes on Gaza after military officer is injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Southern Command of the Israeli army is preparing to carry out airstrikes on military sites inthe Gaza Strip in response to the injury of an Israeli officer, Ynet news reported on Wednesday.According to The Jerusalem Post, a reserve officer was severely injured on Tuesday night during routine operational activity near the yellow line in northern Gaza.The army said that gunmen opened fire on troops, leading to the injury of an Israeli officer.The Israeli army revealed that armored units and Israel Air Force aircraft struck targets in the area and called the incident a "violation of the current cease…
(2026-02-04). Twelve Palestinians reportedly killed in Gaza by Israeli fire after IDF officer severely wounded by militants. haaretz.com Israeli strikes and artillery shelling were reported in Gaza City, Khan Yunis and the al-Bureij Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said the IDF reserve officer was wounded when militants opened fire on troops carryng out 'routine operational activity'…
(2026-02-04). Not Gaza, not Hamas? Is this why Saudi Arabia hit reverse on Israel? MBS' royal family secrets. hindustantimes.com Saudi-Israel normalization once looked inevitable, but fresh analysis suggests the slowdown may have deeper roots. Israeli media and regional watchers are now linking Riyadh's cautious turn to internal legitimacy pressures around Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the symbolism of the NEOM mega-project, and shifting regional optics. As Iran-U.S. tensions rise and Gaza remains volatile, every Saudi move carries weight across the Middle East. Is this a tactical pause or a sign of bigger recalculations inside the kingdom?
(2026-02-04). 'Heavily armed': Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel's 'defence model' after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.
(2026-02-04). Jiddo's Treasure Chambers: A children's book of hope from Gaza. newarab.com 
When Palestinian rapper Sure, the 28-year-old Rotterdam-based artist had been telling stories about Palestine through rap and spoken word since the age of 15, but he had never written a book before. | However, in light of Israel's genocide in Gaza, Stryder, which is the Dutch moniker the artist goes by, meaning 'warrior,' says he felt a sense of…
(2026-02-04). LIVE: Israel 'suspends' evacuation of patients through Rafah crossing. aljazeera.com At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
(2026-02-04). Palestinian women recount 'journey of horror' at Gaza's Rafah crossing. aljazeera.com Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.
(2026-02-04). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-04). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-04). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Hedonism's dance: how the governing classes fell for Jeffrey Epstein. onlineopinion.com.au Millions of emails, thousands of images, endless excuses. Jeffrey Epstein's afterlife is a masterclass in elite moral collapse.
(2026-02-04). Clintons agree to testify before House committee over Epstein probe. ecns.cn Former US president Bill Clinton (L) and former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton (R) arrive for the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US president in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan 20, 2025.
(2026-02-04). Please Understand That Nothing Will Be Done About The Epstein Files. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I need you to understand that nothing is going to be done about anything in the Epstein files. | Nothing. | The people in the documents will suffer no consequences. The institutions responsible for the abuses you've learned about will not change anything about how they operate. Your government will change absolutely nothing about its policies and behavior. | Nothing will be done if you vote in the other political party. Nothing will be done if you vote in new politicians. Nothing will be done if you…
(2026-02-04). Unreleased photos reveal Epstein's dead body: CPR and neck cut. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Unreleased photos of Jeffrey Epstein's dead body recently flooded social media, capturing EMTs performing CPR on the late sex offender. The graphic photos released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) showed Epstein covered with medical equipment, with a red, bloated face and a gnarly cut on his neck, which was slightly covered with a broken neck cartilage. Other photos showed EMTs performing CPR on the late sex offender inside an ambulance. According to The New York Post, Epstein was put in an ambulance and later transferred to Beekman Hospital, where he was confirmed dead. Unreleased photos reveal…
(2026-02-04). Thousands march in Venezuela to demand US free President Maduro, wife. aljazeera.com Pro-Maduro protesters hold banners calling on US to release 'kidnapped' President and First Lady Cilia Flores.
(2026-02-04). These exiled Venezuelans dream of returning home. What's stopping them? aljazeera.com In January, the US removed Nicolas Maduro from power. But Venezuelans in exile say it is still too dangerous to return.
(2026-02-04). Abanderan equipo Cuba a la II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol. radiohc.cu El equipo Cuba que participará en la segunda edición de la Serie de las Américas de Béisbol, del 5 al 13 próximos, en Venezuela, fue abanderado este martes en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana. | La ceremonia estuvo presidida por Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder); Raúl Fornés Valenciano, vicepresidente primero, y la vicepresidenta Tereza Méndez àÅlvarez. | Asistieron, además, Juan Reinaldo Pardo, comisionado nacional de béisbol y sóftbol, así como otros directivos del organismo. | La bandera nacional fue entregada por el dest…
(2026-02-04). Abanderan equipo Cuba a la II Serie de las Américas de Béisbol. radiohc.cu El equipo Cuba que participará en la segunda edición de la Serie de las Américas de Béisbol, del 5 al 13 próximos, en Venezuela, fue abanderado este martes en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana. | La ceremonia estuvo presidida por Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder); Raúl Fornés Valenciano, vicepresidente primero, y la vicepresidenta Tereza Méndez àÅlvarez. | Asistieron, además, Juan Reinaldo Pardo, comisionado nacional de béisbol y sóftbol, así como otros directivos del organismo. | La bandera nacional fue entregada por el dest…
(2026-02-04). Americas: Trump's Influence Prompts Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Venezuelan migrant allegedly linked to criminal organizations sits inside a cell at CECOT on March 16, 2025, in Tecoluca, El Salvador. | © 2025 Salvadoran Government via Getty Images…
(2026-02-04). Pakistan: Suppression of Free Speech, Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Villagers wade through a flooded area in Thatta Mahla, Jhang district, Pakistan, September 1, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary | (Bangkok) — In 2025, Pakistani authorities deployed vague and overbroad laws to intensify their crackdown on media freedom, political opposition, and civil society groups, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026."Pakistani authorities have increased suppression in violation of Pakistan's international human rights obligations," said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government s…
(2026-02-04). Shanghai eyes top-tier global city standing. ecns.cn Shanghai aims to become one of the world's top three cities by economic scale within this decade, driven by an ambitious annual GDP growth target that was outlined in the draft of the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
(2026-02-04). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-04). Allied Toronto Groups Launch Campaign to Stop the DSRB War Bank. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Toronto World BEYOND War, February 3, 2026 | STOP THE DSRB: NO WAR BANK IN OUR CITY!: | The DSRB is a brand new war bank — a finance arm of NATO's war machine designed to fund and accelerate a global arms race.: | The DSRB stands for "Defence, Sec…
(2026-02-04). RRB CEN 06/2024: Typing Skill Test [CBTST 2026] Date Announced. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) to be conducted for the candidates who have qualified the CBT 2 exam conducted for recruitment as notified under NTPC CEN 06/2024.
(2026-02-04). 19.5 mn foreigners perform Hajj, Umrah in 2025. ummid.com A total of 19.5 million foreigners performed Hajj and Umrah in the year 2025, the latest data released by the concerned department.
(2026-02-04). Playing without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr defeats Al-Riyadh. ummid.com On the ground without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi FC Al-Nassr Monday February 02, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh in a tight match played at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
(2026-02-04). 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.
(2026-02-04). Chinese experiment sees butterfly emerge in space. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have announced the success of a space experiment in which a chrysalis metamorphosed into a butterfly, yielding valuable data on biological survival in the harsh microgravity environment beyond Earth.
(2026-02-04). 'A great honor': Key takeaways from Trump's meeting with Colombia's Petro. aljazeera.com Despite months of clashing over US military attacks and drug trafficking, the two leaders shared a 'terrific' meeting.
(2026-02-04). Fermi, on firming the grid: 'Are you all crazy?'. onlineopinion.com.au Australia says renewables are cheapest. GenCost data plus AI tell a different story once firming enters the equation.
(2026-02-04). Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st Woman Dy CM. ummid.com Sunetra Pawar, the widow of Ajit Pawar, Saturday January 31, 2026 took oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
(2026-02-04). Google rolls-out 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test: How to try. ummid.com Google has rolled out, what it called, 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test or Practice Papers, through its AI app Gemini AI.
(2026-02-04). Japan Boosts Pakistan's Future: $85K Grants Save Mothers Open Rural Roads. thinktank.pk Japan's ongoing commitment to grassroots development in Pakistan took a meaningful step forward on February 3, 2026, with the signing of grant agreements under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) program. The Government of Japan awarded a total of USD 85,429 (approximately PKR 23.9 million) to two dedicated local NGOs, directly targeting …
(2026-02-04). No federal funds for proposed Utah homeless detention center gulag. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 voucher tenants meeting in San Rafael, organized by Marion Brady, and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-04). Thursday 2/19: SJSU: EO 9066 Incarcerations of Japanese Ancestry Americans WWII – Dialog Workshops. indybay.org Diaz Compean Student Union Theater | San José State University – center of campus | One Washington Square, San Jose | FREE and open to the community…
(2026-02-04). TPS Hearing Temporarily Stalls Deportations of Haitians. indybay.org With the expiration of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) granted to 350,000 Haitians set to expire on February 3rd, a hearing was held on February 2, in US District Court in Washington, DC to halt an action by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to end the program.
(2026-02-04). 2/3 Global Ocean Watch: Pirates of the Pacific. indybay.org During the little-noticed open-to-the public virtual public hearing held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on January 27-28, the NOAA reviewed the application for a license by U.S.-based Canadian company: The Metals Company USA, LLC (TMC) to conduct seabed mining exploration activities in the Pacific Oeacn's Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). Almost everyone who spoke strongly against the TMC's application, arguing that it'll violate international law and would cause incalculable environmental damage to the Pacific Ocean.
(2026-02-04). Trump calls for federal seizure of elections while directing FBI agents in Fulton County, Georgia. wsws.org Trump's calls to "take over" elections in states Republicans are projected to lose coincide with reporting that he is directly communicating with FBI agents currently seizing ballots, voter rolls and other election data in Fulton County, Georgia.
(2026-02-04). NYSNA seeks to undermine nurses strike as hospitals move to replace workers. wsws.org At a rally in New York's Foley Square, hundreds of nurses recognized the connection between the defense of healthcare and the defense of immigrants' rights.
(2026-02-04). Switzerland: Fire disaster in Crans-Montana claims 41st victim. wsws.org The immediate causes of the disaster—the ignition of party sparklers in a basement bar, the flammable ceiling cladding, the lack of and overly narrow escape routes, and the lack of trained staff—all reveal an indifference, recklessness and greed for profit that is unparalleled.
(2026-02-04). Washington escalates aggression against Mexico in bid to impose rule over the Americas. wsws.org In the New Year, Washington has attempted to reassert its hegemony over the entire Latin American region, which includes its Mexican neighbor.
(2026-02-04). Australian Labor government rolls out red carpet for Israeli president. wsws.org The visit is a calculated provocation by the Labor government and a display of full support for the mass murder of Palestinians and for imperialist war globally.
(2026-02-04). 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.
(2026-02-04). Australian interest rate hike hits working-class households. wsws.org The Labor government's claims to have begun to resolve the cost-of-living crisis have been shattered.
(2026-02-04). Guy Citron: NSPM-7 Is the Blueprint to Criminalize, Detain, Disappear You. fightbackbetter.com February 1, 2026, 5: 47 pm | in BY GUY CITRON | NSPM-7 is a National Security Presidential Memorandum signed by D…
(2026-02-04). Eight NUP Supporters Plead Guilty Over Luwero Riots. plusnews.ug 
Eight supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been convicted by the Luwero Grade One Magistrate Court for taking part in riots that rocked Luwero Town Council last month. The convicts are among 36 people arrested after protests erupted at around 7: 00 pm on January 15, 2026, when security personnel blocked voters from accessing Luwero …
(2026-02-04). Nepal: Protests Over Corruption, Inequality, and Social Media Ban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Gen Z United activists demonstrate under the banner "Don't Forget the Blood of Martyrs," demanding justice for those killed during past movements in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 9, 2025. | © 2025 Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-02-04). How Quran Affirms Gospels and Ends The 'Lost Book' Delusion. ummid.com The relationship between Quran and the prior scriptures of the Abrahamic tradition — specifically Injil (Gospel) and Tawrat (Torah) — stands as one of the most volatile yet vital frontiers of modern interfaith theology.
(2026-02-04). The Fight Builds against US Plan to Deprive Cuba of Imported Oil. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. president issued an executive order on January 29, "declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba." The order mentioned "confronting the Cuban regime" and "countering Cuba's malign influence." "I think we would like to see the regime there
(2026-02-04). A Bad Idea Whose Time Should Never Come: A U.S. War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. and Israeli regime-change op in Iran flopped in January, to the shock of Washington and Jerusalem. Tehran was reportedly on the brink of executing over 800 traitors — CIA and Mossad spooks presumably — when Donald Trump claims to have stepped in and menaced the Iranians into ditching these plans. But, per Lawrence
(2026-02-04). Drone Downed Near US Carrier: Is This the Spark That Ignites a US-Iran War? thinktank.pk Tensions between the United States and Iran are once again approaching a dangerous threshold. The downing of an Iranian drone by a US F-35 stealth fighter in the Arabian Sea, coupled with military incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed nuclear threats, has reignited fears of a direct US—Iran war. At the same time, …
(2026-02-04). 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…
(2026-02-04). West Bengal Board Class 12 Model Question Paper Released. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released Model Question Papers for Class 12th Uchha Madhyamik or Higher Secondary Semester 4 Board Examinations 2026.
(2026-02-04). Eyes on the prize as Kabalaza Open set to swing off at Ebb Club. independent.co.ug 
Kabalaza Open Gross Feb 5-7 Pros Feb 5-6 Subs Feb 7 Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | What started 11 years ago as a social golfers' group at Entebbe Club has now grown into a prestigious event on the local golf calendar as the first Kabalaza Open Golf Championship tees off from February 5-7 at …
(2026-02-04). Tesla Profits Pummeled from Protests, DOGE and ICE. indybay.org In the wake of the intentional killings of activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the weekly Trump Regime Takedown protest in San Francisco has experienced a significant increase of people protesting for an end to ICE, the attack by Trump on our democracy and Elon Musk and DOGE for destroying the federal workforce.
(2026-02-04). US: Trump Administration's Pervasive Attacks on Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Crowds gather during a No Kings protest on October 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. | © 2025 AP Photo/Allison Robbert | (Washington, DC) — US President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by widespread human rights violations and sustained attacks on core pillars of accountable, democratic governance in the country, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026. The country has quickly fallen into a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism that impunity for serious abuses will only hasten.In the 529-page World Report 2026, its 36th edition, Human Rights Watch revie…
(2026-02-04). Kremlin welcomes FIFA boss Infantino's comment on lifting Russia ban. newarab.com 
The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed Infantino – who previously had friendly relations with Russia's Vladimir Putin – said in an interview a day earlier the ban on Russia had "not achieved anything." | His words provoked fury in Ukraine, which said the ban should…
(2026-02-04). Wednesday 2/18: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109…
(2026-02-04). The Young Organizers Survival Corps. counterpunch.org 
Here's a small suggestion from the two authors of this piece (us): don't be young in Donald Trump's America if you can help it. Being young in America right now means you'll have to contend with stalling job markets, rampant inflation, deep political and economic instability, and impending climate disaster. If you point these things
(2026-02-04). STATEMENT —— Defend and Expand Protected Status for Haitians! liberationnews.org 
We know that legal victories like these are often temporary. Instead of targeting and criminalizing Haitians, we must defend TPS and win permanent legalization! Now is the moment for all Ohioans to mobilize against ICE across the state.
(2026-02-04). Thousands Sign Online Petition Against Israel's Proposed Death Penalty Bill. counterpunch.org We, the thousands of international members of "L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty," applaud and affirm our Israeli members and friends for the new online petition that Zazim recently disseminated against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's proposed death penalty. In the days since this petition went live, it has already amassed over 5,000 signatures.
(2026-02-04). North Korea: Unrelenting Repression, Hunger, Inequality. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People take part in a mass rally and demonstration to mark what North Korea calls "the day of struggle against US imperialism" in Sinchon County of South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, June 25, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin…
(2026-02-04). Exploring main media center at Milan-Cortina 2026. ecns.cn Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026 shows the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
(2026-02-04). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-04). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-04). Protest at 100 Montgomery St. Demands TPS Protection for Haitians. indybay.org Judge reinstates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protection. Trump and Noem get to eat cats and dogs, and crow…
(2026-02-04). Turning Point: Wind and Solar outstrip Fossil Fuels in Europe for First Time. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Beatrice Petrovich at the Ember Energy Consultancy Wind, solar and hydro accounted fo…
(2026-02-04). India's Anglo-Indian Community and Census Question. ummid.com The term, Anglo-Indian, refers to persons whose father or any other male progenitor was of European descent, typically British, and who were born in India and have made it their permanent home.
(2026-02-04). The Supreme Crime Committed By Criminal Government: Wars of Aggression. indybay.org The US Government is the greatest threat to world peace…
(2026-02-04). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid al Haram Makkah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-02-04). The US nurses' strikes and the call for a general strike against Trump: How workers must prepare. wsws.org A change is underway which is penetrating ever deeper into the working class. After 40 years of suppression of the class struggle, following the defeats imposed in the 1980s, the working class in the United States is beginning to move again.
(2026-02-04). Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia and Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began a two-stop diplomatic tour on Tuesday, arriving in Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before heading to Egypt a day later, as Ankara moves to deepen regional coordination amid mounting Middle East tensions.In Riyadh, Erdogan is expected to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia and exchange views on regional developments, Turkish officials said. On Wednesday, he is scheduled to visit Cairo to co-chair the second Türkiye—Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council with President Abdel Fattah e…
(2026-02-04). US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course. geo.tv 
(2026-02-04). Strikes and protests on the rise as Germany's hospital sector faces growing crisis. wsws.org While cuts in the healthcare system are driving more and more hospitals into insolvency, health workers are threatened with cuts in real wages and layoffs. The trade unions are isolating the struggles and preparing new sellouts.
(2026-02-04). Bus crashes in Brazil's Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people. aljazeera.com Survivors, including a seriously injured child, taken to hospital as state governor declares three days of mourning.
(2026-02-04). Black Alliance for Peace calls global boycott of U.S. workers.org 
The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) — a U.S.-based group that "seeks to recapture and redevelop the historic antiwar, anti-imperialist and pro-peace positions of the radical Black movement" — has issued a clarion call to the world's people to "Boycott the World Cup! Boycott the U.S.!" BAP issued the global . . . |
(2026-02-04). Hegseth to take control of Stars & Stripes for 'warfighter' makeover. responsiblestatecraft.org During Trump's first administration, the Stars and Stripes newspaper had come perilously close to
(2026-02-04). China's C919, C909 aircraft showcased at 2026 Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn China's Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) said Tuesday it is showcasing its C909 and C919 aircraft at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, which opened the same day, as it seeks to deepen exchanges and cooperation with partners.
(2026-02-04). Hong Kong delegation gears up for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. ecns.cn With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to open on Friday, the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China hosted the Flag Presentation Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation on Monday at the Olympic House.
(2026-02-04). Russia's drone attack kills 2 in Dnipropetrovsk. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed two people, a local official said on Wednesday."A 68-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were killed" in the attack on Synelnykivsky district, Mykola Lukashuk, the head of the regional administration, posted on his Telegram channel.This comes as Russia, Ukraine and the United States are set to hold negotiations in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.Earlier, several rounds of talks happened, but failed to strike a deal between the two countries, which have been fighting since Moscow decided to attack in February 2022.
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(2026-02-04). China tightens vehicle safety rules with new door handle standard. ecns.cn In a bid to address potential safety risks associated with hidden door handle designs, a mandatory national standard on automotive door handle safety will come into force on Jan 1, 2027, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Monday."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe standard mandates that each vehicle door—excluding the tailgate—must be equipped with both a mechanically released exterior door handle and a mechanically released interior door handle.
(2026-02-04). The U.S. doesn't need to generate as much new electricity as you think. grist.org The conversation around energy use in the United States has become … electric. Everyone from President Donald Trump to
(2026-02-04). 2016 Sacramento Regional Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. indybay.org California United States Colored Troops, 1,918 who reportedly enlisted from California so acknowledged and honored for their service to our nation.
(2026-02-04). 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation. ummid.com As we observe the 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, we also realize that his values are being undermined blatantly.
(2026-02-04). Scientists in Australia uncover how lung cancer cells' 'personal lives' predict treatment response. ecns.cn Scientists in Australia have mapped the "neighborhoods" of lung cancer cells and found that cell metabolism plays a key role in determining how patients respond to immunotherapy.
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: SF Billionaires For Billionaires Rally- They Want More Billionaires & Want to Be Loved. indybay.org It will start at Alta Plaza Park at 11: 00 A and march to SF City Hall for rally at 12: 30 pm…
(2026-02-04). UGC NET Result December 2025 Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the result declaration date of the UGC NET December 2025.
(2026-02-04). Two Swedes jailed in Denmark for attack on Israeli embassy. newarab.com 
Two young Swedes were sentenced to jail terms Tuesday for throwing grenades at Israel's embassy in Denmark over a year ago. | A Copenhagen court condemned an 18-year-old to 12 years in prison and a 21-year-old to 14 years after finding them guilty of "terrorism" in the October 2024 incident. | "The two men threw the grenades with the intention of seriously frightening the Israeli and Danish populations – the attack therefore constitutes a terrorist act," police said in a statement. | The Copenhagen court also ruled that the two men, aged 16 and 18 at the time, acted in concert after prior agreement with one or mo…
(2026-02-04). China outlines key tasks for agricultural modernization, rural revitalization in No. 1 central document for 2026. ecns.cn The document calls for improving the effectiveness of rural policy to better benefit the farmers, safeguarding national food security, and consolidating and building on the achievements of poverty alleviation.
(2026-02-04). Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced families from El-Fasher at a displacement camp in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan, October 31, 2025. | © 2025 Norwegian Refugee Council via AP | (Nairobi) — Civilians in Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are bearing the brunt of abusive armed conflicts in which the warring parties frequently and often deliberately target them, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026. Governments across the region have clamped down on already restricted civic and political space around protests and ahead of elections."Brutal attacks against civilians by unaccountable milit…
(2026-02-04). U.S. exit risks Africa's health cooperation. ecns.cn Africa's health systems could face heightened strain following the United States' full withdrawal from the World Health Organization on Jan 22, with African experts and policymakers warning that the move could weaken disease surveillance, disrupt frontline care in conflict-affected regions, and deepen inequalities in access to essential medicines across the continent.
(2026-02-04). King of the World — Trump and the Art of Exploitation. counterpunch.org In 2024, the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration and security bill negotiated by Republican Senator James Langford of Oklahoma. The $118 billion package allocated $60 billion to Ukraine defense, and over $20 billion to DHS for border security enforcement, including detention facilities, personnel, technology, and asylum processing. Pressured by Donald Trump, the bill was voted
(2026-02-04). Australia: Abusive Refugee, Migration Policies Expand. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugee Action Campaign protest outside Australia's Parliament House marking the 12-year anniversary of the Australian government reestablishing offshore detention and processing, Canberra, July 19, 2025. | © 2025 Refugee Action Campaign Canberra…
(2026-02-04). Ukraine's chilling admission as Russia drops 5,717 bombs: Kyiv's arsenal empty, only 2 missiles…. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Air Force warns it is running dangerously low on air‚Äëto‚Äëair and air defence missiles as Russia drops a record 5,717 bombs in January 2026. Yurii Ihnat details how NASAMS, IRIS‚ÄëT, Patriot and F‚Äë16 stocks are stretched thin during massive strikes, leaving key launchers half‚Äëempty.
(2026-02-04). Tehran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, says source. geo.tv 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. — Rreuters
(2026-02-04). Russia-Syria talks: "al-Sharaa has no room for maneuver against the US" unitedworldint.com 
Interview to Turkish TC channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI writer and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan discussed the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, as well as the US-Russia-Ukraine talks, on Ulusal Kanal Television. The interview, conducted in Turkish, has been translated into English by …
(2026-02-04). As US readied next moon mission, something dangerous caught Nasa off guard. scmp.com Nasa's long-awaited moon shot with astronauts is off until at least March because of hydrogen fuel leaks that marred the dress rehearsal of its giant new rocket. | It was the same problem that delayed the Space Launch System rocket's debut three years ago. That first test flight was grounded for months because of leaking hydrogen, which is highly flammable and dangerous.
(2026-02-04). Can Europe's New Air Defense Push Finally Shield Ukraine from Russia's Skies? thinktank.pk Have you ever paused to consider what truly constitutes a "European Defense System" in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions? Is it a unified shield, a collection of national efforts, or something evolving in response to real-world threats? Drawing from recent developments, such as Sweden and Denmark's joint initiative to bolster Ukraine's air defenses. What …
(2026-02-04). China is Running Out of People, Again. counterpunch.org Given current realities, it's hard to turn away from the immediate economic and political situation, but sometimes an overflow of ignorance demands it. The claim that a country is facing a crisis due to a falling birthrate should be an immediate signal that you are not hearing from a serious person. Those of us who
(2026-02-04). Uganda Ministry of Health Dismisses Nipah Virus Rumours. plusnews.ug 
Officials in Uganda's Ministry of Health (MOH) have dismissed claims of a confirmed Nipah virus case in the country, following reports of an outbreak in India. The Ministry's statement comes after several viral TikTok videos claimed that Uganda had recorded deaths from the virus, which can be transmitted through contaminated food or direct contact with infected …
(2026-02-04). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid Nabawi Madinah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-02-04). EU: Rights Failings Undermine Democracy, Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester holds up an EU flag with "help" written on it, during a demonstration in Budapest on May 18, 2025 against a bill empowering the government to sanction civil society organizations and media it deems threats to the country's sovereignty. | © 2025 FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-04). Cuba denounces effects of Donald Trump's executive order in Geneva. radiohc.cu The Cuban delegation has denounced at the Plenary Session of the Conference on Disarmament, held in Geneva, the effects of the Executive Order issued on January 29 by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. | The measure, clarifies the statement published on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex), declares a supposed national emergency and authorizes the imposition of trade tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba. | According to the source, José Ernesto Díaz Pérez, the Cuban representative to that body, stated that the measure is based on "an extensive list of…
(2026-02-04). China prosecutes 11,000 people repatriated from northern Myanmar over telecom fraud. ecns.cn China prosecuted more than 11,000 repatriated individuals from northern Myanmar for telecom fraud during the first 11 months of last year, according to the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) on Wednesday.
(2026-02-04). Police Investigates Decomposing Body Found in School's Pit Latrine. plusnews.ug 
Police in Lira City, West Division, are investigating a suspected murder after a decomposing body of an unidentified adult male was discovered in a school pit latrine. The body was found on Tuesday afternoon at Savior Secondary School in Kakoge "B" Cell, Ojwina Ward. The discovery was made by the school director, Johnson Adupa, who said …
(2026-02-04). Big Lies — help them crumble. workers.org 
Will January 2026 be remembered as the month when U.S. imperialism's Big Lies crumbled? Workers World and other anti-imperialist and pro-socialist forums must wrestle with this question to devise a plan of action to collapse them further. There's no doubt that the White House's Big Lies about the Immigration and . . . |
(2026-02-04). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-04). Brussels slammed: Hungary sues EU over 'suicidal' Russian gas embargo – freezing winter ahead. hindustantimes.com Hungary launches legal action at the EU's top court to overturn Brussels' Russian energy ban. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó says only unanimous sanctions can block imports and accuses the REPowerEU plan of violating national energy rights and solidarity, as Slovakia readies its own challenge.
(2026-02-04). Foreigners check-in to China for hospital expertise. ecns.cn A Vietnamese couple present a banner in gratitude to doctors of the Children's Hospital of Fudan University after their child, suffering from Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy, was successfully treated in September, 2024.
(2026-02-04). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-04). 'EU, US, shouldn't beat us at World Trade Meeting'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference approaches next month in Cameroon, Ugandan civil society leaders are urging African governments to speak with one voice in defending the continent's trade interests. At a consultative meeting in Entebbe, Jane Nalunga, executive director of SEATINI-Uganda, emphasized that African countries …
(2026-02-04). Chinese railways handle 12.24m trips on 1st day of Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Chinese railways handled nearly 12.24 million passenger trips on Monday, the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush in 2026, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-02-04). 'No expectations': Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees. aljazeera.com The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that's unrealistic, say experts.
(2026-02-04). Tamil Nadu TN TET 2025 Result Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has declared online the results of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 on its official website.
(2026-02-04). Practicing Vulnerability: A Black Man's Struggle Toward Understanding and Belonging. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-04). China, Uruguay vow to deepen ties. ecns.cn On Feb 3, 1988, China and Uruguay — separated by vast oceans — established diplomatic relations, opening a chapter of engagement grounded in mutual respect and shared interests.
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: Meetup: Grassroots Coalition Building with Penny of AAC and Chrys of ICAW. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-04). Nandala rejects 2026 election results, demands EC resignation. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi rejected the outcome of Uganda's 2026 presidential elections held on January 15, 2026, describing the process as fraudulent and calling for the immediate resignation of the Justice Simon Byabakama—led Electoral Commission. Mafabi was addressing a press conference in Mbale City alongside FDC …
(2026-02-04). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-04). 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.
(2026-02-04). Steel sector to be innovation powerhouse. ecns.cn China's steel sector is expected to reach a globally advanced technological level by 2030, with breakthroughs in high-end steel and low-carbon metallurgical technologies making the nation one of the world's key sources of innovation in the sector, said Mao Xinping, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
(2026-02-04). Analysis: Petro's visit to the White House. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-02-04). Torture memo, war criminal John Yoo resides in Tiburon. indybay.org Photo of War Criminal, John Yoo.
(2026-02-04). Trump stuns Zelensky, sides with Putin on Ukraine attacks' timeline?; 'He kept his word…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he "kept his word" on a U.S.-brokered pause in attacks, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of violating the truce. The conflicting claims have reignited questions over the credibility of ceasefire assurances, the effectiveness of U.S. mediation, and whether diplomacy can hold amid continued strikes and deep mistrust between Kyiv and Moscow.
(2026-02-04). As IDF takes one step toward Haredi draft, ruling coalition takes two steps back. haaretz.com The new General Staff Order is problematic – especially when it comes to female and secular soldiers – but it does highlight the military's desire to solve the manpower shortage. Given the coalition's efforts to legalize ultra-Orthodox draft evasion, it is highly doubtful whether it will back the military…
(2026-02-04). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-04). 'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale. newarab.com 
(2026-02-04). Friday 2/6: Exploitation: What It Is & How To Put An End To It. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-04). Milan's Arch of Peace prepares for Olympic flame ceremony. ecns.cn For the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the Olympic flame will be lit and extinguished simultaneously in the two host cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The organizing committee has set up main cauldrons at the Arch of Peace in Milan and at Piazza Angelo Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
(2026-02-04). Chinese humanoid robot shatters world speed record with 10 m/s sprint. ecns.cn A new leader has emerged in the global race for robotic mobility as a Chinese research institute unveiled Bolt, a full-sized humanoid robot capable of reaching a peak sprinting speed of 10 meters per second.
(2026-02-04). House Democrats ensure passage of Trump's global military rampage and domestic dictatorship. wsws.org The votes over the past five days demonstrate that the Democratic Party functions not as an opposition but as an enabler of the Trump administration.
(2026-02-04). Students, faculty protest against academic censorship at Texas A&M University. wsws.org Over 200 courses have been flagged or canceled following amendments to A&M's "Civil Rights Protection" policies to prohibit "race and gender ideology." Plato is among the authors banned from classrooms as a result of the new policies.
(2026-02-04). The European Film Awards favour films celebrating family (Sentimental) values and "dancing in the face of oblivion" wsws.org Unfortunately, a number of publicly well-received and penetrating German documentaries and feature films failed to win any recognition at the Berlin ceremony.
(2026-02-04). Canada's Unifor union urges conversion of auto plant to war production. wsws.org Unifor Local 88 Plant Chair Mike Van Boekel recently revealed that discussions have been held with General Motors management on producing military vehicles at the idled CAMI auto assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario.
(2026-02-04). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-04). Shenzhen's Nanshan district sets a blistering pace for GDP growth. ecns.cn Nanshan district in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is showing how technological innovation can lead to economic growth and turn it into a sustainable driver of development, even with limited resources.
(2026-02-04). Trump claims Trade Deal with India as Modi govt says no to Russian oil. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Monday February 02, 2026 claimed finalizing a 'trade deal' with India after the Narendra Modi government agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and cut tariffs on American goods to zero.
(2026-02-04). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-04). Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Angola's Rapid Intervention Force faces demonstrators during a protest against the rise in fuel prices and transport costs in Luanda on July 12, 2025. | © 2025 JULIO PACHECO NTELA/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-04). Protests erupt in Italy against ICE presence at Winter Olympics in Milan. wsws.org The ICE agency is infamous around the world for its politically-driven executions of US citizens in Minneapolis and other cities illegally occupied by forces loyal to Trump.
(2026-02-04). US' 1st reaction after fighter jet downs Iran drone near USS Lincoln: Trump scared, Khamenei laughs. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy has shot down an Iranian Shahed drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, triggering fresh tensions between Washington and Tehran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said "it takes two to tango" on diplomacy, but also warned that Trump has all options on the table, including military force. Watch the video for more.
(2026-02-04). KEAM 2026 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the last date of application for the KEAM 2026 (Engineering and Pharmacy) to be held from April 17 to 23, 2026.
(2026-02-04). NATO's shock plan for Zelensky after Russia uses 6,000 drones & 5,000+ bombs to flatten Ukraine. hindustantimes.com In a historic address to Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte vowed that "Ukraine's security is our security," promising that the Alliance's support will not fade even as other crises compete for attention. From Patriots and air defense missiles funneled through the PURL mechanism to secretive "coalition of the willing" security guarantees, Rutte outlined a future where Western troops, jets and ships could help lock in any peace deal with Russia.
(2026-02-04). Union Budget 2026: Significant Hike in Defence Allocation. ummid.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record ‚Çπ7.85 lakh crore allocation for the county's defence sector, post-Operation Sindoor.
(2026-02-04). TS Intermediate (2026) Hall Tickets Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has published the Hall Tickets and Admit Cards of the students who are appearing in the TGBIE 1st and 2nd Year exams to be held in March 2026.
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: Sunny Saturday SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-04). Indonesia: Perks for Military, Lawmakers Spark Dissent, Protests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists carry posters and wave the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger flag from the anime One Piece during the 873rd Kamisan Action in front of the Merdeka Palace, the Presidential Palace of Indonesia, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 14, 2025. The flag is widely flown across various regions of Indonesia as a symbol of creative resistance against injustice and political conditions, as well as a call for solidarity ahead of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day. | © 2025 Claudio Pramana/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-02-04). Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of U.S. economic blockade. workers.org 
The Cuban government issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026, which was posted on granma.cu on Jan. 31, 2026. Havana, Cuba (Credit: Ricardo López Hevia) The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the new escalation by the U.S. government against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total . . . |
(2026-02-04). Quantum's second act: Data, discipline and geopolitics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-04). 'Mother of All Deals' Ripple Effect? US Slashes India Tariffs Days After EU Pact. thinktank.pk What forces shape the trade agreements between major economies like the US, India, and the European Union? Could a sweeping pact between India and the EU—often hailed as the "Mother of All Deals" for its potential to reshape supply chains for nearly two billion people—have prompted the United States to swiftly adjust its tariffs with …
(2026-02-04). Saif al-Islam Gaddafi killed in clashes near Zintan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly killed on February 3, 2026, during clashes near the western city of Zintan, according to a statement by his cousin, broadcast on Al Jazeera. He was described as "martyred in the same track as his father, grandfather, and brothers," referencing the violent fates of family members during Libya's 2011 uprising.Libyan media reported that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed at his residence in Zintan after surveillance cameras were disabled. The attack was carried out by four unidentified individuals. Abdullah Osman, Gaddafi's ad…
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: Revolutionary Rally – Butch Ware For Cali. indybay.org Historic BAL Theatre – 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578…
(2026-02-04). Who paid for German AIPAC trip? electronicintifada.net Leading pro-Israel advocate in European Parliament depicts vetting of aid workers as reasonable.
(2026-02-04). UK Government Repeatedly Undermined Rights in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People opposing the housing of asylum seekers (front) confront anti-racism group members (back) with police officers forming a line between them in London, UK, on September 13, 2025. | © 2025 Kyodo via AP Images…
(2026-02-04). When America raises the bill, Australia pays the price. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-04). Putin's secret message stopped US attack on Iran? 2nd Trump loss to Russia after Ukraine deal bust. hindustantimes.com Russian forces dropped 5,717 bombs in January, a 26% jump and the highest level since the war began, as Ukraine's air defences run low on missiles. While Moscow intensifies strikes and ramps up ballistic attacks, reports say Russian mediation may be restraining Trump from striking Iran.
(2026-02-04). Tuesday 2/3: San Francisco Civic Center story of civilization: a walking tour. indybay.org Meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza on Market Street, across Market St. from the A.C.T. Strand Theatre. | Your guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2026-02-04). Friday 2/6: 2026 Rancho Cordova Black History – Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Pan African Cuisine" indybay.org Rancho Cordova City Hall | American River Room | 2729 Prospect Park Drive | Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670…
(2026-02-04). Friday 2/6: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-04). Why Japan's upcoming lower house election feels like a race to the bottom. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-04). Climate 'Overshoot'? Let's Go! wattsupwiththat.com The quicker the warming threshold is exceeded, the more angst will follow and new targets set. In the meantime, free markets will adapt to weather/temperature changes with government "climate mitigation" policy causing waste and futility. CO2/climate optimism is merited, not more recalibration by falsified merchants of doom.
(2026-02-04). Pause The Calls Affirms Black Lives Do Matter and Demands Justice Following Death of Ronald Tinsley. indybay.org Marina, CA – January 29, 2026 – Pause The Calls, a Black-led grassroots public safety organization, mourns the death of Ronald Tinsley, who died following an encounter with law enforcement in Marina, California, on January 18, 2026. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and the communities of Marina, Seaside, and greater Monterey County who are impacted by this tragic loss.
(2026-02-04). China deplores prolonged interrogation, detention of Chinese staff by the U.S.: FM. ecns.cn Recently, the U.S. law enforcement authorities have more than once interrogated and detained multiple Chinese companies' staff for a long time before repatriating them without any just cause. China deplores and firmly opposes these moves, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian Monday.
(2026-02-04). Forest Service Logging and Burning Will Cook Bull Trout to Extinction in the Jarbidge River. counterpunch.org 
Bull trout were listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 1999 after the Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Friends of the Wild Swan successfully sued the Fish and Wildlife Service. Bull trout require cold water from 36 to 59 degrees F. They cannot tolerate warmer waters. Because bull trout need cold, clean, and connected
(2026-02-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Argentinian airport workers announce major strike action as workers in northern Mexico's "maquiladora" plants occupy factories in response to propose mass layoffs.
(2026-02-04). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-02-04). Why is this street a 'happy place' for foreigners in Yiwu. ecns.cn Did you know that there's a "Laowai Street" in Yiwu? Laowai Street means the Foreigners Street, and it is packed with various restaurants, coffee shops, and dessert shops that offer flavors from around the world. Now it has become a favorite after-work hangout for many foreigners living and working in the city.
(2026-02-04). Nursing home fire leaves 5 dead in Northeast China. ecns.cn Five people were killed in a fire at a nursing home in Qiqihar city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe fire, which broke out on Monday at about 3 pm, has been put out. Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
(2026-02-04). Sri Lankan court hearing on violent 2023 assault on SEP members. wsws.org The SEP has consistently explained the brutal attack near the University of Moratuwa was not an isolated street brawl, but a politically driven attempt to prevent it from organising among university workers and students.
(2026-02-04). Can American Youth Organize to save us from Despotism? juancole.com By (
(2026-02-04). Thailand: Government Backsliding on Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a press conference at Government House in Bangkok, December 12, 2025. | © 2025 Chanakarn Laosarakham/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-04). The regional visa dilemma facing Pauline Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-04). Why Russia survived — and may thrive — after Syria regime change. responsiblestatecraft.org Late last month, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow, for the second time since assuming office."I saw a lot of snow on the way and recalled a story," he
(2026-02-04). Trump's Judicial Nominees Signal Their Loyalty to Him, Endangering Us All. counterpunch.org 
In the United States, we rely on fair and independent judges to protect our rights and freedom. They are central to the system of checks and balances we all learned about in school. But there's a disturbing new trend: President Donald Trump's nominees to be federal judges are going out of their way to demonstrate
(2026-02-04). Man City's Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine. aljazeera.com The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are 'our problems as human beings', Guardiola said.
(2026-02-04). Thursday 2/5: ICE Kills, Palantir Profits: March and Vigil for All ICE Victims. indybay.org Gather at Heritage Park | 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto…
(2026-02-04). Son of Libya's late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home. scmp.com Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's late long-time ruler, was killed on Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya's Zintan, his French lawyer Marcel Ceccaldi said. | "He was killed today at 2pm … in Zintan in his home by a four-man commando," Ceccaldi said. | Saif al-Islam, 53, had been seen by some as his father's successor, despite being targeted by a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
(2026-02-04). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-02-04). 71-year-old subcontractor killed after falling into industrial vat at New Jersey chemical plant. wsws.org A 71-year-old subcontracted worker was killed at a New Jersey chemical plant, as official investigations were announced and fundamental questions about workplace safety and accountability remain unanswered.
(2026-02-04). U.S. airstrike kills 14 ISIS militants in Somalia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the Golis Mountains on Sunday, killing 14 ISIS operatives, including senior leaders, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).The strike targeted cave complexes used by ISIS-Somalia for planning attacks and recruitment, and AFRICOM confirmed there were no civilian casualties. Among those killed was a key figure linked to jihadist deployments in the U.S. and Europe.This operation is part of a broader surge in U.S. counterterrorism actions in Somalia, with more than 20 strikes carried out in the region since early 2025.President Donald Trump commented on the strike…
(2026-02-04). Petro has "confusing," but "positive" meeting with Trump after year-long tensions. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday for what he called a "positive" but sometimes "confusing" meeting. The two-hour meeting appeared to have successfully ended an increasingly hostile relation between the governments of United States and its long-time ally in South America, Colombia. In a …
(2026-02-04). Sources deny rumors of tax hike on China's gaming industry. ecns.cn China has no plans to increase tax on its gaming industry, multiple sources close to authorities and industry told China Daily on Wednesday.
(2026-02-04). President Museveni hosts AU—EAC—SADC Panel on DRC. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday hosted leaders of the AU—EAC—SADC panel of facilitators for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process at State House, Entebbe. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to advance dialogue and stability in the eastern DRC. The panel, chaired by Faure Essozimna …
(2026-02-04). Japan: New Prime Minister Should Address Rising Xenophobia. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators take part in a "protest rave" against racism ahead of the upper house election, in Tokyo, Japan, on July 13, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File…
(2026-02-04). Polar Bear Numbers Rising And Health Improving In Areas With The Most Rapid Sea Ice Decline. wattsupwiththat.com "[S]ea ice loss did not lead to a reduction in BC among adult BS [Barents Sea] bears. Rather, after around 2000…both males and females of different reproductive categories increased in body condition for the following two decades." — Aars et al., 2026…
(2026-02-04). Why Ex-Army Chief Manoj Naravane's book sparked ruckus in Parliament? ummid.com An unpublished book of Former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane Monday February 02, 2026 sparked ruckus in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the proceeding.
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: Bloodstained Men Demonstrations & Protests against TaxPayer Subsidized Infant Circumcision. indybay.org The George R. Moscone Convention Center | 747 Howard St, San Francisco, California 94103…
(2026-02-04). ANTI-ICE SOLIDARITY SPREADS! workers.org 
January 30 was a historic day, one in which many thousands of people in Minneapolis and across the U.S. answered the call for a general strike to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terror. This terror has included the murder of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Keith Porter . . . |
(2026-02-04). Tenderloin Museum in San Francisco, is playing Rob Nilsson's 9@Night Films. indybay.org The Tenderloin Museum, which is the former site of Newman's Gym, where Cassius Clay (Mohammed Ali) trained for the 1960 Olympics, will be playing all nine of Rob Nilsson's "Nine@Night Films." It has already played one of the films last Thursday evening, called Noise.
(2026-02-04). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Khamenei's no-holds-barred speech shakes Gulf, UAE advisor presses US to strike big deal with Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-04). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). Snooker World Grand Prix 2026 kicks off in Hong Kong. ecns.cn
(2026-02-04). Russia fires back at Washington for second time in hours as new START nuclear treaty expires. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-04). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Princeton's president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook. whyy.org
(2026-02-04). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Sunday 2/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: "Say What?? Responding to Israel/Palestine Disinformation" indybay.org
(2026-02-04). Trump agrees to move nuclear talks from Turkey to Oman per request, report says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-04). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Inside the Challenges faced by Journalists covering Iran's Protests. juancole.com
(2026-02-04). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-04). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-04). La mujer que habitó los libros. cubadebate.cu Con su partida, el país pierde a una de sus más fieles guardianas, pero conserva intacta su obra. Las futuras generaciones seguirán encontrando su nombre en los repertorios, consultando sus compilaciones, apoyándose en el andamiaje sólido que levantó durante más de medio siglo.
(2026-02-04). Consterna fallecimiento de destacada bibliógrafa cubana Araceli García-Carranza. radiohc.cu La Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí (BNCJM) informó este martes, con profundo dolor, la muerte de la doctora Araceli García-Carranza Bassetti, a quien calificó como una de sus hijas más ilustres y la más importante bibliógrafa cubana, que iluminó la institución durante 64 años ininterrumpidos. | Vocación, utilidad y virtud definieron a esa hermosa dama de la cultura nacional, nacida en Guanabacoa, el 10 de octubre de 1937, para quien la BNCJM fue siempre su segunda casa, el espacio donde desarrolló una inmensa labor profesional y de atención especializada, indicó la institución en su perfil en Facebook. | U…
(2026-02-04). La mujer que habitó los libros. cubadebate.cu Con su partida, el país pierde a una de sus más fieles guardianas, pero conserva intacta su obra. Las futuras generaciones seguirán encontrando su nombre en los repertorios, consultando sus compilaciones, apoyándose en el andamiaje sólido que levantó durante más de medio siglo.
(2026-02-04). Presidenta de México reafirma propósito de enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este martes el objetivo de enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba y reiteró la disposición de su país a mediar entre la isla y Estados Unidos, si lo solicitan ambas naciones.Nuestro objetivo es enviarlo esta semana (la ayuda). Vamos a ver si es posible. Obviamente, tenemos que conocer por parte de ellos también sus necesidades, porque no es nada más lo que a México se le ocurra enviar", precisó. | Durante su habitual conferencia de prensa desde Palacio Nacional y en respuesta a una pregunta, la jefa del Ejecutivo consideró que esto no generará tensiones con Estados Uni…
(2026-02-04). Consterna fallecimiento de destacada bibliógrafa cubana Araceli García-Carranza. radiohc.cu La Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí (BNCJM) informó este martes, con profundo dolor, la muerte de la doctora Araceli García-Carranza Bassetti, a quien calificó como una de sus hijas más ilustres y la más importante bibliógrafa cubana, que iluminó la institución durante 64 años ininterrumpidos. | Vocación, utilidad y virtud definieron a esa hermosa dama de la cultura nacional, nacida en Guanabacoa, el 10 de octubre de 1937, para quien la BNCJM fue siempre su segunda casa, el espacio donde desarrolló una inmensa labor profesional y de atención especializada, indicó la institución en su perfil en Facebook. | U…
(2026-02-04). Apoyo a Cuba y rechazo a la orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump en Sevilla. radiohc.cu 
El IV Evento Internacional Europa por Cuba sesionó el 30 y 31 de enero en Sevilla, España centrado en la condena a la política racista, xenófoba y ultraviolenta de la dictadura de Donald Trump, en Estados Unidos. | De igual forma se repudió al imperialismo y al sionismo que amenazan al mundo con más guerra, se exigió el fin del criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y se propusieron nuevas acciones solidarias para apoyar a la Revolución cubana. | En el sitio web Resumen Latinoamericano, se afirma que el evento estuvo dedicado al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro en el cente…
(2026-02-04). ´Cuba Vive ª espectáculo magistral para cerrar el Jazz Plaza en Holguín. radiohc.cu 
Al piano con la bandera cubana el maestro Ignacio ª Nachito ª Herrera, y sus manos sobre el teclado parecían volar en cada nota desde un ´Te seré fiel ª a otras composiciones en su mayoría con sus propios arreglos. | ´Cuba Vive ha sido un espectáculo ª, como lo definiría Nachito, en dos horas y quince minutos que ni las temperaturas a unos 12 grados Celsius impidieron las ovaciones y bravos de los públicos en la clausura del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza en Holguín, realizado del veinticinco de enero al 1. ∫ de febrero, por primera vez, como subsede. A la batuta el fabuloso…
(2026-02-04). ´Cuba Vive ª espectáculo magistral para cerrar el Jazz Plaza en Holguín. radiohc.cu Al piano con la bandera cubana el maestro Ignacio ª Nachito ª Herrera, y sus manos sobre el teclado parecían volar en cada nota desde un ´Te seré fiel ª a otras composiciones en su mayoría con sus propios arreglos. | ´Cuba Vive ha sido un espectáculo ª, como lo definiría Nachito, en dos horas y quince minutos que ni las temperaturas a unos 12 grados Celsius impidieron las ovaciones y bravos de los públicos en la clausura del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza en Holguín, realizado del veinticinco de enero al 1. ∫ de febrero, por primera vez, como subsede. A la batuta el fabuloso…
(2026-02-04). Presidentes Trump y Petro se reunieron en la Casa Blanca. radiohc.cu El presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro se reunió con su homólogo estadounidense Donald Trump. El saludo entre los líderes tuvo lugar este martes en el Salón Este de la Casa Blanca, en vísperas de una reunión privada. | El encuentro es considerado tanto por Washington como por Bogotá como una oportunidad para limar asperezas y recomponer los nexos bilaterales, deteriorados tras meses de señalamientos cruzados entre ambos líderes. | Se refiere a la descertificación del país suramericano en la lucha contra el narcotráfico, el retiro de la visa estadounidense y la imposición de sanciones al mandatario colombiano, y…
(2026-02-04). Cuba se prepara para celebrar el XV Congreso Internacional de Educación Superior con amplia participación internacional. cubadebate.cu A solo seis días de su inauguración, el XV Congreso Internacional de Educación Superior Universidad 2026 fue presentado en la Mesa Redonda como una de las citas académicas más importantes del país y de la región, en la que Cuba mostrará sus experiencias y fortalecerá la cooperación internacional en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y complejos escenarios globales.
(2026-02-04). Investidura de nuevo presidente del Tribunal Supremo Popular, e inicio del Año Judicial 2026. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este martes, desde el Memorial José Martí, la toma de posesión de Oscar Manuel Silvera Martínez como presidente del Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP), así como la apertura del Año Judicial 2026.
(2026-02-04). En Cuba analizan proyectos nacionales de Inteligencia Artificial en sector de la Salud. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel intercambió esta semana con científicos y expertos de salud, en un encuentro donde se presentaron los primeros resultados preliminares de proyectos nacionales que aplican la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) a problemas médicos fundamentales. | Destacó el sitio de la Presidencia que uno de los proyectos destacados fue CARDENT, enfocado en la predicción y atención de enfermedades cardiovasculares, primera causa de muerte en Cuba desde hace más de dos décadas. | La investigación, desarrollada durante dos…
(2026-02-04). Avanza Cuba en el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial para la predicción y tratamiento de enfermedades cardiovasculares. cubadebate.cu Los primeros resultados, preliminares, del uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en la predicción y atención de enfermedades cardiovasculares ocuparon el encuentro de esta semana del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, con expertos y científicos para temas de salud.
(2026-02-04). Presidenta de México reafirma propósito de enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este martes el objetivo de enviar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba y reiteró la disposición de su país a mediar entre la isla y Estados Unidos, si lo solicitan ambas naciones.Nuestro objetivo es enviarlo esta semana (la ayuda). Vamos a ver si es posible. Obviamente, tenemos que conocer por parte de ellos también sus necesidades, porque no es nada más lo que a México se le ocurra enviar", precisó. | Durante su habitual conferencia de prensa desde Palacio Nacional y en respuesta a una pregunta, la jefa del Ejecutivo consideró que esto no generará tensiones con Estados Uni…
(2026-02-04). START III expira el próximo jueves 5 de febrero. Conozca los detalles del tratado firmado por Moscú y Washington. cubadebate.cu Putin propuso a Washington en septiembre mantener durante un año más las limitaciones establecidas, pero la parte estadounidense aún no ha dado una respuesta clara. El tratado existe desde hace más de 15 años y sigue siendo el único documento vigente entre Rusia y EE.UU. en materia de control de armas…
(2026-02-04). Ni paz zanjonera, ni república plattista. cubadebate.cu No queremos la paz del Zanjón, que renuncia a los dos pilares de la historia cubana: la justicia social y la soberanía popular. Ni queremos la república de Platt, que legitime la injerencia y la intervención. Y mucho menos queremos ser un protectorado trumpista.
(2026-02-04). Central Africa: Civilians at Risk in Eastern Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An M23 fighter guards detained Congolese soldiers at the Stade de l'Unité in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 30, 2025. | © 2025 Daniel Buuma/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-04). Jefe de Estado vietnamita recibe a enviado especial cubano. radiohc.cu El presidente de Vietnam, Luong Cuong recibió este martes al ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, quien realiza una visita a la nación indochina en calidad de enviado especial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y el Gobierno de la isla. | El canciller calificó de fructífero el diálogo, en el que intercambiaron sobre el estado actual de las relaciones bilaterales y reconocieron los logros en esa esfera, en el último año. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana señaló que también abordaron la situación actual internacional y en América Latina y el Caribe.
(2026-02-04). START III expira el próximo jueves 5 de febrero. Conozca los detalles del tratado firmado por Moscú y Washington. cubadebate.cu Putin propuso a Washington en septiembre mantener durante un año más las limitaciones establecidas, pero la parte estadounidense aún no ha dado una respuesta clara. El tratado existe desde hace más de 15 años y sigue siendo el único documento vigente entre Rusia y EE.UU. en materia de control de armas…
(2026-02-04). Inside the polarizing plan to stash carbon in a California wetland. grist.org 
The Montezuma Wetlands drape across 1,800 acres of Solano County, California, where the Sacramento River empties into San Francisco Bay. Once drained and diked for farming and grazing, the marsh has been rehabilitated over the past two decades, and in 2020, tidal waters returned for the first time in a century. Today, the land teems with shorebirds, waterfowl, and other wildlife in a rare example of large-scale habitat restoration. | But just as the ecosystem is on the mend, another makeover may be coming. A company called Montezuma Carbon wants to send millions of tons of carbon dioxide from Bay Area polluter…
(2026-02-04). Ni paz zanjonera, ni república plattista. cubadebate.cu No queremos la paz del Zanjón, que renuncia a los dos pilares de la historia cubana: la justicia social y la soberanía popular. Ni queremos la república de Platt, que legitime la injerencia y la intervención. Y mucho menos queremos ser un protectorado trumpista.
(2026-02-04). Cuba denuncia en Ginebra efectos de orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu La delegación de Cuba a la Sesión Plenaria de la Conferencia de Desarme, en Ginebra, Suiza, denunció este martes los efectos de la Orden Ejecutiva emitida el pasado 29 de enero por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | Aclara la nota publicada en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex) que la referida medida, declara una supuesta emergencia nacional y habilita la imposición de aranceles comerciales a importaciones de países que suministren petróleo a la mayor isla de las Antillas. | Según la fuente, José Ernesto Díaz Pérez, representante cubano a esa instancia, señaló que la m…
(2026-02-04). Brazil: Revamp Public Security Policies. hrw.org Penha favela residents protest in front of the Guanabara Palace against a deadly police operation that resulted in 122 killings, in Rio de Janeiro, October 29, 2025. | © 2025 Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo…
(2026-02-04). ICE in Minnesota — Days 63-64: Gov't Lawyers Quit En Masse, Pretti Killing Ruled Homicide, Minneapolis Peace Prize Nominee. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-04). Saturday 2/7: AI, Labor & The Future Of LA & The World Meeting. indybay.org 1261 North Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, California…
(2026-02-04). James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports. aljazeera.com Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
(2026-02-03). Headlines for February 3, 2026. democracynow.org Fulton County to Sue over FBI Ballot Seizures as Trump Says GOP Should "Nationalize" Elections, Tulsi Gabbard Arranges Call Between Trump and FBI Agents Who Seized Ballots from Atlanta, Measles Cases Confirmed at Texas ICE Jail Housing Hundreds of Children, Pentagon Quietly Takes Active-Duty Troops Off Standby to Deploy to Minnesota, Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Bid to End Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 4 Palestinians, Including 30-Month-Old Child, U.S. Firm Seeks 300% Profits from Monopoly Over Gaza Trucking and Logistics, Biden Admin Officials Kill…
(2026-02-03). Gaza: Just 12 Palestinians cross Rafah on first day of reopening. newarab.com 
(2026-02-03). Trump law chief admits withholding the worst of the Epstein files. thecanary.co 
The US Department of Justice has released three million 'Epstein files', exposing horrific crimes against children by US, Israeli, and other elites. However the Department of Justice's deputy head has confirmed in a speech that his department is withholding much of the worst: What has already been released from the Epstein files includes admissions of […] | By
(2026-02-03). Khartoum Anglican cathedral comes to life, three years after war forced its closure. anabaptistworld.org After it was converted into a paramilitary base, its pews chopped into firewood by soldiers and its compound turned into a graveyard, All Saints Cathedral in Khartoum, the war-ravaged Sudanese capital, is rising again.
(2026-02-03). Church Disruptions are Justified. counterpunch.org Don Lemon, a high-profile personality, was arrested on orders from US Attorney Pam Bondi, accusing him of violating the Federal Civil Rights of worshippers. Don Lemon, an independent journalist, followed protesters into
(2026-02-03). Medical instruments in Bucks County's Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? During her nearly two decades as curator of Philadelphia's Màºtter Museum, Anna Dhody was in charge of selecting and cataloguing items for the famous medical history collection. Frequently, some curious things would land on her desk. Occasionally, she would call her husband and ask him to guess what she was looking at. | "It was inevitably something disturbing," she said, adding that after a while, he no longer wanted to play. "He goes, 'No, I'm not, I don't want to kno…
(2026-02-03). The Government's Long War on Free Speech. counterpunch.org 
Americans suffer in large part because we don't know our government's history, because we don't care about that history. We root for our teams and we don't notice or care until it's too late. What we are watching play out today is an upshot of the fathomless ignorance and apathy of Americans who treat politics
(2026-02-03). India at Davos 2026: Charting a Healthier Future for All. fairobserver.com Healthcare is fast emerging as not just a moral imperative, but a smart investment — a message India emphatically underscored at Davos 2026. World Economic Forum (WEF) speakers reminded leaders that "health is the world's best investment" and that digital systems and prevention unlock major economic and social gains. India illustrated this vividly. For example,…
(2026-02-03). South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump). responsiblestatecraft.org South Africa is struggling to unfurl its wings as a leading middle power and advance its relations with its fellow BRICS members while keeping out of the cross hairs of the U.S. president. This has been particularly hard considering that one member of the Global South grouping — Iran — is on Donald Trump's current list of potential military targets.South Africa joined BRICS in 2006. The organization is supposed to serve as an intergovernmental forum for member countries to connect on issues related to diplomacy, security, and economics. But the bloc has angered President Trump, who sees it as a th…
(2026-02-03). Uganda's first peace journalism awards redefine the media landscape. globalvoices.org 
The PJF's framework seeks to move the media beyond sensationalism toward peace and development-oriented reporting, emphasizing early identification of conflict triggers and the promotion of non-violent responses.
(2026-02-03). DRC, AFC/M23 Sign Ceasefire Mandate in Doha as Tensions Persist on the Ground. plusnews.ug 
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) rebels have signed a mandate in Doha, Qatar, marking a new step in the ongoing peace process for eastern Congo. According to a statement released early Tuesday by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mandate was …
(2026-02-03). Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Pakistan government has allowed the installation of a bust of legendary Sikh general Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa at the Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery, nearly three years after his statue was controversially removed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The move has been widely welcomed by Sikh organisations worldwide as a positive step towards acknowledging Sikh history and heritage in the region. | The unveiling of the bust took place on February 1, a development announced by Sikhs in America president Gurinder Singh Josan through a social media post. Calling it a "historic moment", Josan said the g…
(2026-02-03). Should FIFA Pull the World Cup Out of the US? fairobserver.com Recently, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter shared his views on the appropriateness of the USA as a host of association football's quadrennial tournament. In a social media post endorsing comments from Swiss reformer Mark Pieth, Blatter urged fans not to travel to the United States for the 2026 event, warning that the social climate there…
(2026-02-03). New US Army force deployed to Philippines. responsiblestatecraft.org The U.S. Army
(2026-02-03). Dazi, Groenlandia e NATO: perché l'UE deve emanciparsi e diversificare, guardando anche a Cina e Russia. strategic-culture.su Le recenti pressioni di Washington sull'Europa, dai dazi legati alla Groenlandia alle frizioni sul commercio, mostrano quanto l'UE resti dipendente dagli Stati Uniti, anche sul piano strategico e psicologico. àà tempo di ripensare alleanze e interessi, aprendo a nuovi partenariati. | Segue nostro L'Europa si racconta da anni come un attore globale "normativo", capace di far pesare regole, standard, diplomazia e mercato unico. Eppu…
(2026-02-03). Alex Pretti ICE killers could face homicide charge. thecanary.co 
On 26 January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents wrestled nurse Alex Pretti to the ground and shot him multiple times in the back. The killing was caught on camera by several bystanders, providing various angles. The Trump regime initially defended the use of lethal force, with key advisor Stephen Miller describing Pretti as an […] | By
(2026-02-03). Judge Halts Noem Move to End TPS for Haitians, Citing Trump Admin's Racial Bias. truthout.org A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants living in the U.S., finding that statements made by White House officials demonstrate that racial bias played a part in decision-making. Last fall, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Kristi Noem had made a final determination to end TPS… |
(2026-02-03). Labor's Role in Minnesota's ICE Resistance: "Unlike Anything I've Ever Lived Through Before" counterpunch.org 
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol began "Operation Metro Surge" targeting the Twin Cities nearly two months ago. Since then, they have taken the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti while terrorizing Minnesota's immigrant communities. The massive deployment of immigration officers to Minneapolis and Saint Paul has been met with
(2026-02-03). Now We Know Who Killed Alex Pretti. consortiumnews.com The revelation of the identities of the federal agents who shot Alex Pretti revealed a culture of law enforcement impunity amidst calls for accountability, reports Jon Queally. By Jon Queally Common Dreams After Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs…
(2026-02-03). Ethiopian Could Replace Sacked Bamuturaki as Uganda Airlines CEO. plusnews.ug 
Jennifer Bamuturaki Musiime leaves Uganda Airlines with one of the two: a shamed face or a sigh of relief, following a controversial stint at the helm of the national carrier. ‚Äé On Monday, she circulated a message to her staff informing them of an impending advertisement for the Chief Executive Officer post, which she has held …
(2026-02-03). Japan's unprecedented project could test the limits of deep-sea mining. grist.org 
The year 2010 was a reckoning for Japan's economic security. | On September 7, the Chinese fishing trawler Minjinyu 5179 refused an order by Japan's coast guard to leave disputed waters near the Senkaku Islands, which are known in China as Diaoyu. The vessel then rammed two patrol boats, escalating a decades-long territorial feud. | Japan responded by arresting the captain, Zhan Qixiong, under domestic law, a move Beijing considered an unacceptable assertion of Japanese sovereignty. Amid mounting protests in both countries and the collapse of high-level talks, China cut exports of rare earth elements to Japan,…
(2026-02-03). President Ramaphosa to address Afreximbank ceremony. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Afreximbank ceremony | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver keynote address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export—Import Bank (Afreximbank). ⚪ Wednesday's signing ceremony marks South Africa's formal transition to Class A Shareholder status in Afreximbank and signals the activation of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing industrial development, export-led growth and deeper intra-African trade integration. ⚪ Afreximbank is a pan-African multilateral financial institution that facilitates, pr…
(2026-02-03). Son of Libya's late ruler Gaddafi killed by armed gang. newarab.com 
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's late longtime ruler, was killed Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya's Zintan, his French lawyer Marcel Ceccaldi told AFP. | "He was killed today at 2: 00 pm (1200 GMT)… in Zintan in his home by a four-man commando," Ceccaldi said. | Saif al-Islam, 53, had been seen by some as his father's successor, despite being targeted by a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity. | In 2021 he announced he would run for president, but those elections were indefinitely postponed. | His adviser, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, to…
(2026-02-03). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-02-03). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-02-03). Why Trump's Denunciations of the Iranian Killings Ring Fatally Hollow. counterpunch.org 
The pro-democracy protesters in Iran deserved so much better. They deserved the support of a democratic United States that could sincerely urge the rule of law and habeas corpus (allowing people to legally challenge their detentions) be respected, not to speak of freedom of speech, the press, and assembly in accordance with the Constitution. Unfortunately,
(2026-02-03). MOH Employs 19 US-Trained Epidemiologists as Implementation of the $2.3bn Health Deal Gets Underway. plusnews.ug The Ministry of Health (MOH) has started a process of absorbing nineteen field epidemiologists who have just graduated from a United States funded training programme of field epidemiologists and laboratory experts. The Director Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze has noted that while these specialists graduated just last week, government had already started …
(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). ProPublica Identifies CBP Agents Who Fatally Shot ICU Nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. democracynow.org 
ProPublica has identified the two Border Patrol agents who shot Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed January 24 while observing immigration enforcement in the city. The outlet says the agents are Jesus Ochoa, 43, and Raymundo Gutierrez, 35. "This is in the public interest," says reporter J. David McSwane. "This country has a tradition and norm of being able to identify law enforcement officers, both for their safety and the safety of the public."…
(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). Reform want to make beer cheaper by nicking money from kids. thecanary.co 
Never a party to miss a vapid appeal to populism, Reform UK have announced plans to cut beer duty by 10%. Except, how do they plan to fund such a feat? Well, by reintroducing the two-child benefit cap, of course. Under Reform's new commitment, the party would gradually phase out business rates altogether for UK […] | By
(2026-02-03). Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills 'entrenching apartheid'. aljazeera.com Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.
(2026-02-03). The Snowden Leaks and New Zealand Military and Intelligence Officials. covertactionmagazine.com In 2013, the year when the Edward Snowden intelligence leaks hit the news, the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) annual report stated that the New Zealand spy agency's mission was "to inform and enhance the decision-making processes" of the government in pursuit of "an independent foreign policy programme." This claim was very close to being …
(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). 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). No hay diálogo con EEUU pero la isla está abierta a uno, afirma vicecanciller cubano. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, dijo este lunes a The Associated Press que su gobierno no tiene un diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero está abierto a uno si se cumplen ciertos criterios, ya que las tensiones siguen siendo altas entre ambos países. | El vicanciller habló días después de que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijera que su administración está comenzando a hablar con los líderes cubanos después de que amenazó con imponer aranceles a cualquier país que proporcione petróleo a la isla.Todavía no estamos hablando específicamente de negociación. Ese es…
(2026-02-03). Preocupa a Vietnam nueva escalada de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La portavoz de la Cancillería vietnamita, Pham Thu Hang afirmó este lunes en Hanoi que su país está profundamente preocupado por la nueva medida de Estados Unidos de imponer aranceles adicionales a los productos de las naciones proveedores de petróleo a Cuba. | La vocera considera que esta decisión "afectará gravemente las actividades económicas y sociales y la vida del pueblo cubano". | Pham Thu Hang respondió así a una pregunta sobre la reciente orden ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, mediante la cual declaró una supuesta emergencia nacional, en virtud de la cual su gobierno podrá imponer a…
(2026-02-03). 2/7/26 AI, Labor & The Future Of LA & The World Meeting. indybay.org There will be an educational meeting in Los Angeles on AI, Labor & The Future Of LA & The World.