(2007-02-26). Trump says US, Iran held 'very good talks' in Oman, warns of steep consequences without deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides engaged in indirect dialogue in Oman. | Iran said it expected further negotiations with the United States, describing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. | With a US naval group led by an aircraft carrier operating in Middle Eastern waters, American and Iranian delegations held talks in Muscat mediated by Oman without publicly meeting face-to-face. | Shortly after the talks concluded, the United States announced new sanctions targeting shipping entities and vessels to curb I…
(2026-02-07). CENTCOM releases shocking footage: Jets launch from USS Lincoln as US-Iran meet takes place in Oman. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump has warned that while the United States prefers diplomacy in dealing with Iran, all military options remain firmly on the table as tensions spike ahead of planned talks in Oman. U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet there in what would be the first official encounter since the June 2025 war, with Iran's Abbas Araghchi facing a U.S. team including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington pushes to prioritize Iran's nuclear program and raise missile and proxy issues that Tehran insists it will not discuss beyond the nuclear file. The U.S. has also urged its citizens in Iran to leav…
(2026-02-07). Trump ramps up military muscle as Iran-US hold nuclear talks in Oman | Muscat. hindustantimes.com As U.S. and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Oman, U.S. military activity across the wider region has sharply increased, with new aircraft, ships, and drones moving into position around the Gulf, according to verified reports. Satellite imagery shows at least a dozen U.S. F‚Äë15 fighter jets, an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper combat drone, and multiple A‚Äë10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft deployed to Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, underscoring Washington's effort to combine diplomatic pressure with a visible show of force. The buildup comes as the U.S. issues a stark adviso…
(2026-02-07). Inside info of Iran-USA meet deepens mystery: Rotating teams, two rounds, then… hindustantimes.com New Muscat talks between Iran and the US lasted barely 90 minutes and stayed strictly indirect, with Omani mediators shuttling between Abbas Araghchi, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. With Trump warning of fresh strikes and Iran showcasing missiles, fears of a wider war remain unchanged.
(2026-02-07). Iran Says Diplomatic Talks With US 'A Good Start'. eurasiareview.com Iran says a round of talks in Oman with the United States was a good start as the two sides look to overcome a "wall of mistrust" to bring down rising tensions that have sparked fears of a major military escalation in the Persian Gulf. | "It was a good start to the negotiations. And there is an understanding on ‚Å continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals," Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Iranian state TV after the indirect meeting in the Omani capital, Muscat, on February 6. | A US delegation headed by envoy Steve Witkoff, who has spearheaded talks fo…
(2026-02-07). Regional countries welcome renewal of Iran-U.S. talks, call for further de-escalation. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | U.S. and Iranian officials concluded a round of talks on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations, on which regional countries have pinned high hopes to help steer the Middle East back from the brink of a wider war. Regional countries welcomed the renewal of dialogue between Tehran and Washington, …
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). How the Middle Powers Cynically left Gaza to be Genocided. juancole.com (
(2026-02-07). Handcuffs, interrogation, humiliation: Palestinians describe Israeli treatment at Rafah crossing. mondoweiss.net 
The first Palestinians returned to Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah crossing this week, after being stuck outside Gaza for two years or more. They described grueling interrogations, intimidation, and threats by Israeli soldiers at the crossing.
(2026-02-07). Satellite evidence challenges Gaza ceasefire as new Israeli military sites emerge. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Newly analyzed satellite imagery suggests that Israeli forces have established additional military positions in both southern and northern Gaza, raising questions about the scope of Israeli troop deployment despite the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.Images reviewed by media outlets show that areas near Khan Younis in southern Gaza—specifically close to the so-called "Yellow Line" separating Israeli-controlled zones from civilian areas—were free of military activity before early December. However, imagery captured after the beginning of February reveals t…
(2026-02-07). Israel's war on Gaza decimated transport and even made walking perilous. aljazeera.com Total losses of transport infrastructure estimated at $2.5bn. leaving many areas isolated and basic services suspended.
(2026-02-07). Between Rafah Ruin: The Unresolved Future of the Trump Gaza Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu The reopening of the Rafah crossing marks an important step in Trump's plan for Gaza, relating specifically to the plan's ceasefire and humanitarian access provisions. The initiative is not without challenge though, it relies on Hamas' disarmament, extremely ambiguous international oversight (including from the nascent 'Board of Peace'), and arguably impractical reconstruction blueprints which risk …
(2026-02-07). Friday 2/6: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp26…
(2026-02-07). Trump's 'Board of Peace' to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report. aljazeera.com Report by news outlet Axios says that first meeting of board tasked with governing Gaza will take place on February 19.
(2026-02-07). When Delay becomes Killing in Gaza: Wisdom from the Talmud. juancole.com Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the heat of war, the Torah or Hebrew Bible demands an unexpected restraint: Do not cut down the fruit trees. | The Jewish ecological principle known as Bal Tashchit ('do not destroy') forbids the destruction of fruit-bearing trees — and by extension any source of nutrition — even during a siege — is rooted in Deuteronomy 20: 19, ""If you besiege a town for a long time, making war against it in order to take it, you must not destroy its trees by wielding an ax against them. Although you may take food from them, you must not cut th…
(2026-02-07). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Report: White House to host Gaza Board of Peace meeting during Netanyahu visit. haaretz.com
(2026-02-07). Mandelson hides behind 'grieving family' clause to secretly demand end to Epstein scrutiny. thecanary.co 
Disgraced former minister, peer and key Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson has tried to exploit editors' code clauses usually reserved for grieving families to demand freedom from media scrutiny over his ardent relationship with serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein. It hasn't worked out too well. Mandelson told a representative to contact mainstream press pseudo-regulator IPSO invoking clauses […] | By
(2026-02-07). 14th Dalai Lama mentioned 169 times in Epstein files: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the name of the 14th Dalai Lama appears 169 times in emails included in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
(2026-02-07). Epstein in Israel? Viral photo fuels renewed claims he faked his death. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Long-running conspiracy theories about the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have been reignited by a picture going viral on social media. Some users are saying that the picture wrongly shows Epstein alive and living in Israel. The claim has become more popular since the U.S. Justice Department made millions of pages of documents connected to the Epstein investigation public.A lot of people have shared a picture of a man with a beard and sunglasses who they say looks like Epstein. The captions say that Epstein faked his death in a New York jail in 2019 and was then secretly sent to another c…
(2026-02-07). France to investigate former culture minister Lang over Epstein links. aljazeera.com Pressure is mounting for Lang to resign as head of a French cultural institute over his ties to convicted sex offender.
(2026-02-07). Venezuela: Jorge Rodríguez Calls on Deputies to Listen to the People (+Orlando Figuera). orinocotribune.com This Friday, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, led the first National Meeting of the Secretariat of Parliamentary Affairs of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas. The historic meeting brought together national deputies, regional legislators, and council members from 335 municipalities across the country. | During his speech, Rodríguez stressed that the role of parliamentarians is not bourgeois representation, but to accompany and channel the direct demands of the people. | Rodríguez stated that the revolutionary parliament must b…
(2026-02-07). Venezuela: The Fable of 'Political Prisoners' and Complicit Silence in the Face of Kidnapping. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Gutierrez — Feb 5, 2026 | There are facts that, due to their historical gravity, force us to redefine the meaning of words that already seemed consolidated: human rights, sovereignty, due process, democracy. On January 3, 2026, Venezuela was the target of a direct military attack by the United States, with a tragic toll: 100 people killed, hundreds injured, homes destroyed, and incalculable material damage. It was not a surgical operation or a "humanitarian intervention," as barbarism is often called from imperial centers, but rather an open aggression against a sovereign State. And in no small det…
(2026-02-07). Venezuela's National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release. aljazeera.com Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.
(2026-02-07). Caitlin Johnstone: The US keeps openly admitting it deliberately caused the Iran protests. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee this week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the US deliberately caused a financial crisis in Iran with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in the country. Asked by Senator Katie Britt what more the US could be doing to place pressure on…
(2026-02-07). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-07). Cuba to prioritize essential services amid U.S. hostility. radiohc.cu 
Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva affirmed Friday evening that the government will guarantee essential social services and prioritize agricultural production to confront the increased hostility from the United States. | As he commented on the Cuban television program "Mesa Redonda," these will be the most important strategic actions in the context imposed by US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on nations or companies that send oil to the island. | Pérez-Oliva considered Trump's decree an attempt to impede fuel supplies to the island and increase the scope of the economic, commercia…
(2026-02-07). China's innovations offer lessons to Kenya. ecns.cn As Kenya seeks to harness its rich indigenous knowledge and convert it into market-ready innovations, the country could borrow experiences from China, experts say.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Political firestorm as Netanyahu releases 55-page report, opposition cries cover-up. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a 55-page document with his story of what happened during the attack led by Hamas on October 7, 2023. This move has been harshly criticized by members of the opposition and former security officials.The document was sent as Netanyahu's official answer to Matanyahu Englman, who is Israel's State Comptroller and is looking into the political and security problems that led up to the attack. For safety reasons, three pages of the paper were crossed out.There was no admission of guilt.: In the whole report, Netanyahu avoids taking personal blame for…
(2026-02-07). N 17: NJ ICE Contract Goes Dormant, Students Across State Rise Against ICE, Numerous Events This Weekend. fightbackbetter.com 
Across NJ and the USA high school students are in the streets, walking out and marching through local streets demanding…
(2026-02-07). Trump's Opposition to Maliki's Premiership and the United States' Colonial Mindset toward Iraq. unitedworldint.com Possible scenarios ahead. By Shahab Nouranifar, Director of the Iraq and Syria Desk, Mersad Center for International Studies — Iran On January 27, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, published a tweet opposing Nouri al-Maliki's candidacy for the office of prime minister. In a clear act of interference in Iraq's internal affairs, he …
(2026-02-07). Army, Police Deny Involvement in Dr Zedriga's Arrest and Prosecution. plusnews.ug 
In the quiet hours of Friday morning, as Gulu City stirred awake, a political mystery that had lingered for weeks quietly unfolded inside the Chief Magistrate's Court, when Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, the Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), re-emerged. For more than 20 days, rumours swirled, particularly in Northern Uganda, that Dr …
(2026-02-07). Nation's crystal crafts dazzle amid huge buzz. ecns.cn E-commerce platforms help generate sparkling opportunities abroad for cultural gemstone businesses.
(2026-02-07). Gold output increases, investment demand surges. ecns.cn China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.
(2026-02-07). Can Europe's Sanctions Regime Reach India's Energy Deals with Russia? thinktank.pk The European Commission has proposed a powerful new 20th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at dramatically curtailing Moscow's oil revenue — a key source of funding for its war in Ukraine. This raises a critical question: Could these new EU measures also affect India's massive purchases of discounted Russian crude — sometimes referred to …
(2026-02-07). Thursday 2/12: Project Open Hand Trivia & Raffle Fundraiser. indybay.org Teeth Bar | 2323 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-07). Saturday 2/7: Free virtual screening of the (recorded) play "The Return" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jG5f……
(2026-02-07). Monday 2/9: East Bay Permaculture Guild / February Potluck and Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center / Grace Room (downtown Oakland) | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2026-02-07). Wednesday 2/25: $ave Climate Action Plan! Rally at City Hall to Demand No Cuts to Env. Dept. indybay.org SF City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-07). University of Illinois student Republican club calls for assassination of political opponents. wsws.org The Instagram post included a graphic depicting the assassination of Alex Pretti with the text "Only Traitors Help Invaders."
(2026-02-07). Students in Southeast Michigan join nationwide walkouts against ICE terror and dictatorship. wsws.org More than 1,000 students at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (PCEP) campus staged a walkout on Wednesday morning against ICE.
(2026-02-07). San Francisco teachers to walk out Monday against austerity in the richest tech enclave on the planet. wsws.org The strike coincides with a growing wave of working class resistance, including a strike authorization vote last month by 35,000 Los Angeles educators.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Virginia Has No Reason to Rejoin RGGI. wattsupwiththat.com In announcing plans to have Virginia reinstitute a carbon tax, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger makes no mention of global warming — the bogeyman usually called upon by supporters of such levies. That may be because the apocalyptic narrative that industrial emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) threaten to overheat the planet has become widely seen as bogus — perhaps not fitting for a newly elected chief executive.
(2026-02-07). Friday 2/6: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm RAIN or Shine new location in Zayante. indybay.org NEW LOCATION in Zayante (9210 East Zayante Rd.*@ Little library next door to Zayante Creek Market & Deli *) #Zayante Limited parking…
(2026-02-07). The Arctic Chessboard: Why Greenland Has Become Europe's New Strategic Frontier. thinktank.pk Greenland's geopolitical rise is not accidental. In early February 2026, France and Canada formally opened consulates in Nuuk—moves that commentators, academics, and policy analysts alike describe as more than routine diplomatic expansion; they represent a strategic recalibration of Arctic geopolitics and a coordinated signal to Washington regarding sovereignty, multilateral engagement, and a new balance of …
(2026-02-07). Iran's Shiraz In Revolt: Reports Reveal Regime's Paralysis As Youth Turn City Into Fortress Of Resistance OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite the Iranian regime's frantic efforts to conceal the scale of the nationwide uprising through severe internet blackouts and censorship, reports continue to leak out, revealing a volatile society determined to overthrow the religious dictatorship. New field reports obtained from Shiraz, the capital of Fars province, detail nearly three weeks of intense total urban battle between December 28, 2025, and January 13, 2026. These reports indicate that the regime's suppression machine has been stretched to its breaking point, forcing authorities to call for reinforcements from neighboring cities to quell the r…
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-07). Xi congratulates Fernandez on election as Costa Rican president. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Laura Fernandez on her election as president of Costa Rica. In his message dated Thursday, Xi said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 18 years ago, China and Costa Rica have made rapid progress in bilateral ties, with fruitful advances achieved in exchanges and …
(2026-02-07). DAILY MEMO: A New CA State Bill is Introduced To Hold Private Detention Centers Accountable, Border Patrol Spends The Week in Meetings, and ICE Continued Targeted Arrests. lataco.com Senator Perez today introduced SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, designed to strengthen state oversight of detention centers by allowing state agencies to inspect facilities, instituting fines of $25k per day, and revoking licenses of private detention facilities when they fail to meet health and safety standards.
(2026-02-07). Hainan to open five duty-free stores for daily goods. ecns.cn Hainan province will open five duty-free stores for daily consumer goods across three cities on Feb 11, provincial authorities announced Friday, marking the first retail outlets under a new national policy designed to lower living costs and share the benefits of the island's free trade port with residents.
(2026-02-07). Trump's plan to purge the federal government and the threat of dictatorship. wsws.org The Trump administration is reclassifying tens if not hundreds of thousands of federal workers as "at-will" employees. The maneuver is not only an attack on workers' protections and due process rights but a step toward establishing a presidential dictatorship.
(2026-02-07). US Needs To Build A Lasting Relationship With Central Asia Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | The Trump administration has made no secret of the fact that it sees stability and security in the Western Hemisphere as a priority. This emphasis has been outlined in multiple strategic documents, including the most recent National Security Strategy. But even with this focus on regions closer to the homeland, there is another area — thousands of kilometers from the US — that is receiving far more attention than it has in the past: Central Asia, which includes the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. | In just the past fortnight, Washington…
(2026-02-07). LAPD Charges at Hundreds of High School Students in Peaceful Walkout Protest at MDC. lataco.com LAPD arrested at least two teenagers protesting ICE raids in Los Angeles yesterday. They were also seen corresponding with ICE agents on Alameda Street during the demonstrations.
(2026-02-07). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Thailand eyes $1.3b revenue via festival. ecns.cn Thailand is gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year with a variety of cultural festivities planned nationwide to mark the Year of the Horse and the 51st anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic ties, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, or TAT, announced.
(2026-02-07). China unveils digital upgrades to improve visitor experience. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator, along with 10 other agencies, have rolled out new guidance to make the country's app-driven daily life easier for foreign visitors and people from outside the Chinese mainland, addressing persistent challenges in mobile payments, telecom sign-ups, and transportation, as Beijing seeks to deepen its high-standard opening-up.
(2026-02-07). Trump Gets Prices Wrong OpEd. eurasiareview.com President Trump constantly blusters as if he deserves the Nobel Prize for Economic Triumphs, just like he supposedly deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. Last week in a speech in Iowa, he doubled down on his triumphs by referring to himself in the third person: | "Just after one Unfortunately, Trump's record on the economy is as shaky as his claims that he ended 8 wars. Incomes are flat an…
(2026-02-07). Monday 2/9: ZUCK-OFF for PRETTI ICE OUT for Good! A Public Performance Art Show ZUCK-OFF for PRETTI IC. indybay.org SFGH | Between Building 25 and Building 5 | 1001 Potrero Avenue | San Francisco, California…
(2026-02-07). Man detonates explosive belt during arrest attempt in Iraq. newarab.com 
A man wearing an explosives belt blew himself up Friday while a security force was trying to arrest him in western The raid was being conducted in the al-Khaseem area in Qaim district that borders The official added that "preliminary information" confirms that no members of the security forces were killed, while two…
(2026-02-07). UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan. aljazeera.com The Sudan Doctors Network calls the attack in North Kordofan a 'blatant violation of international humanitarian law'.
(2026-02-07). Exploring Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village in Milan. ecns.cn The Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village will serve athletes and team officials joining in alpine skiing, bobsleigh and other events. It features 24-hour dining services, fitness training areas, medical stations, and public gathering spaces, and will welcome participants from around the world during the Winter Games.
(2026-02-07). Chinese courts provide judicial aid to over 128,600 people over past three years. ecns.cn Chinese courts provided judicial assistance to more than 128,600 individuals in 90,400 cases from 2023 to 2025, significantly alleviating hardships for many in need, an official from China's top court said on Friday.
(2026-02-07). Monday 2/9: Webinar: The Attacks on Professional Associations: What to Know and How to Respond. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P-ry……
(2026-02-07). Watch: AAP leader Oberoi shot dead in broad day light. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead Friday February 06, 2026 by a masked man in Jalandhar.
(2026-02-07). US energy blockade threatens Cuba with humanitarian "collapse" wsws.org The current isolation of the Cuban regime provides an unmistakable vindication of the International Committee of the Fourth International's principled stance on the Cuban Revolution based on a defense of Leon Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-02-07). Rubio says U.S. to maintain credible, modernized nuclear deterrent. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday vowed that the United States will maintain a credible and modernized nuclear deterrent after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). He accused Russia of noncompliance with the New START, the last U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, which expired …
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Rev. Osagyefo Sekou's Son, Gabriel Sekou, Found Safe. newsone.com 
(2026-02-07). Germany's RWE signs new gas deal as Merz visits UAE. newarab.com 
German energy giant The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to look at importing up to one million tonnes of LNG per year for ten years, RWE said, equivalent to about 1.7 percent of Germany's gas consumption in 2025, according to AFP calculations. | "By establishing new LNG supply agreements, we are strengthening the security of s…
(2026-02-07). Perth's Invasion Day bomb didn't shock the nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-07). Judge Throws Out Perdue's Claims in Lawsuit Against Animal Activists. indybay.org Sonoma County Judge Jane Gaskell also struck two of Perdue executive Scott Fitzpatrick's claims, partially granting animal activists' anti-SLAPP motion…
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully Detained Women Journalists Face Sexual Violence amidst On-going Crackdown on Civil Society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during her arrest on 6 December 2024. Umudova's letter published in December 2025 echoes the earlier case of a (…) | – |
(2026-02-07). Netanyahu warns over Egypt's growing military strength after Turkey pact. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed a landmark framework military cooperation agreement during Erdogan's official visit to Cairo on Wednesday, signaling a major thaw in bilateral relations after years of tension.The pact, formalized by Turkish Defense Minister Ya≈üar Gàºler and Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Megeed Saqr, covers joint military training, education programs, defense industry collaboration, personnel exchanges, and enhanced security coordination.The leaders also signed agreements spanning trade, investment, health, agric…
(2026-02-07). Trump announces plan to close Kennedy Center for 2 years coinciding with July Fourth celebrations. wsws.org Trump's plan to shutter the Kennedy Center for two years, amid ICE repression and gaudy "America250" spectacles, exposes the deepening assault on culture and democratic rights.
(2026-02-07). CTET Admit Card 2026 Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website ctet.nic.in the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be held in the month of February 2026.
(2026-02-07). A Palestinian family with four children lives here. For Israeli settlers, a trash dump. haaretz.com A herd of cattle from a nearby outpost stormed a Palestinian family's yard, munching on everything in sight — including the reeking pile of trash settlers dumped there days earlier. Israeli soldiers palled around with the intruders, while the residents hid indoors. Another day in the Jordan Valley…
(2026-02-07). Chinese scientists make major breakthrough in scalable quantum networks. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made significant progress toward building long-distance quantum communication networks, developing scalable quantum repeater modules and setting a new benchmark in quantum-secure communication, the University of Science and Technology of China said Thursday.
(2026-02-07). Instructor, student handed 70 and 80 years jail terms in US child sexual exploitation case. geo.tv 
(2026-02-07). US funeral home 'monster' sentenced to 40 years for stashing 189 bodies. scmp.com A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Friday. | During the sentencing hearing, family members told Judge Eric Bentley they have had recurring nightmares about decomposing flesh and maggots since learning what happened to their loved ones.
(2026-02-07). In Japan's election, voters hope for relief from rising prices. aljazeera.com Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
(2026-02-07). California can meet its clean energy goals with the Port of Humboldt Marine Terminal. indybay.org The Port of Humboldt continues to plan to transform the port for offshore wind power by 2036 bolstered by the Trump administration loosing 5 offshore wind stoppage cases on the East Coast. Offshore wind energy is clean and means energy security.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Brooklyn Beckham burns bridges: A cautionary tale for mothers-in-law. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-07). Prayer flag poles at Jokhang Temple renewed for Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn On Feb. 5, 2026, staff at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, replace prayer flags on five poles, each more than 20 meters high, around the temple as part of a traditional ritual to welcome the upcoming Tibetan New Year. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)…
(2026-02-07). Olympics-Israel team booed at Milan Games opening ceremony. newarab.com 
The four-person Israeli delegation, waving the country's flag and smiling, marched into the San Siro stadium during the parade of participating countries, with the boos quickly drowned out by the loud soundtra…
(2026-02-07). Crudely Put: Oil Is Everywhere. wattsupwiththat.com Not for nothing do carbon critics such as Al Gore, John Kerry, Bill McKibben, and, recently, even Saint Greta, take to the sky in flying machines powered by aviation fuel and constructed largely of carbon composites.
(2026-02-07). Armenia: PM Pashinyan Seeks To Change Leadership Of Legally Autonomous Armenian Church Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Felix Corley | Since at least May 2025, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has led a campaign to oust the head of Armenia's largest religious community, Catholicos Karekin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Pashinyan has also tried to subjugate the Armenian Church to the state, despite the Constitutional separation of the state from religious communities. State agencies have pressured clergy to cut ties with the Catholicos and targeted bishops and priests who have remained loyal to him. | On 29 January 2026, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under Article 507, Part 2 ("Failing to execu…
(2026-02-07). Mercy Kanyesigye beats NRM's Kampe in Female Youth MP race. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has declared Mercy Kanyesigye the winner of the National Female Youth Parliamentary seat. Kanyesigye, who contested on an independent ticket, was declared the winner on Friday evening at Hoima City Stadium in Hoima City. She polled 216 votes, beating three other candidates in the hotly contested …
(2026-02-07). UN: Feb. 6] The Winter Games Begin, Bachelet of Chile Joins SecGen Race Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-07). J-10s carry out flight shows in Singapore. ecns.cn The J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force have conducted two aerobatic performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, and are scheduled to make the last one on Saturday, according to the PLA Air Force.
(2026-02-07). China probes psychiatric hospitals in Hubei over alleged insurance fraud. ecns.cn Chinese health authorities have sent officials and medical experts to Hubei Province to investigate reports that several psychiatric hospitals recruited healthy people to pose as patients and fabricated diagnoses to defraud the country's medical insurance system, according to state media.
(2026-02-07). Talks On Ukraine Make Progress OpEd. eurasiareview.com The second round of the trilateral meeting of the US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations on security issues held in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5 shows incipient signs of progress, contrary to doomsday predictions. One may even say that the format is gaining traction. First of all, the protagonists were represented at the highest level of the military and intelligence. Belying the prognosis of Secretary of State Marco Rubio that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wouldn't be present, they did participate — presumably, President Donald Trump stepped in. | Witkoff later commented that the parties di…
(2026-02-07). Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-07). Vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Fresno. indybay.org Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil for Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Fresno Sunday, January 25.
(2026-02-07). Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: U.S. policy of strangulation against Cuba is isolated by global support. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated that the policy of economic strangulation and unconventional warfare waged by the United States against the island is increasingly isolated on the international stage, as demonstrated by the recent and resounding expressions of solidarity from multilateral organizations and governments of the Global South. | Through social media, the Minister of Foreign Affairs explicitly thanked the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations for their statements condemning the new measures announced by Washington to pr…
(2026-02-07). Trump posts racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. wsws.org President Donald Trump incited his fascist political base late Thursday by sharing a video on Truth Social that ended with a blatantly racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes in the jungle.
(2026-02-07). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-07). Airport In Libya Used To Route Weapons To Sudan. eurasiareview.com Aerial photos show that a small airport in southeast Libya has become a key transit point for arms and supplies to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in Sudan, according to government and intelligence officials. | Satellite images show that the airport in Kufrah has been renovated and expanded in the past year, Reuters reported, with a steep increase in cargo flights that coincided with the growth of the Sudanese paramilitary group, also known as the RSF. | The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces, known as the SAF, since April 2023. The two sides are fighting over control of the government…
(2026-02-07). Canada unveils EV strategy, seeks deeper cooperation with China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, which includes the relaunch of purchase incentives and plans to work with China to advance domestic production and exports of EVs.
(2026-02-07). Power TRIPP: The Trump Route And The Logic Of Transactional Diplomacy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Farid Guliyev | The United States' decision to broker a transit corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan may appear, at first glance, as a narrow regional intervention. In fact, it offers a revealing window into the logic that came to define Trump-era diplomacy. The so-called "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity", or TRIPP, is
(2026-02-07). Workers furious after USW announce sellout deal for 30,000 refinery workers. wsws.org Opposition to the deal, with sub-inflation wage increases and no job guarantees against AI, must be organized into of a rank-and-file rebellion that overrides the bureaucratic sabotage and enforces the will of the membership.
(2026-02-07). European Union says video app TikTok must change 'addictive' design. aljazeera.com TikTok calls European Commission probe 'meritless', pledges to challenge findings the video platform harms minors.
(2026-02-07). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-07). End of US-Russia nuclear pact 'grave moment': UN chief. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of New START, the US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.
(2026-02-07). Benzema scores hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal. newarab.com 
The 38-year-old joined Al-Hilal on Monday after reports said he turned down an offer to extend his contract with The former France striker made an immediate impact for his new side as he broke the deadlock in style with a b…
(2026-02-07). Sunday 2/8: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UZiKWMf……
(2026-02-07). Egypt Seeks Chinese Defense Tech, Manufacturing Base in Cairo. moderndiplomacy.eu In July 2025, Cairo witnessed the appointment of Colonel Wu Qian, the former spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, as the new defense attaché at the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, reflecting the strategic importance Beijing attaches to this matter. Chinese military, security, and defense reports indicate that these relations with Egypt and its Ministry …
(2026-02-07). Merz in the Gulf region: Alliance with murderers, dictators in the name of German great power politics. wsws.org If any further proof were needed that the phrases "freedom" and "human rights" in German foreign policy are nothing more than propaganda, it was provided by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's trip to the reactionary Gulf monarchies of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
(2026-02-07). Germany's Natural Gas Storage Level Dwindles To Just 28%… Increasingly Critical. wattsupwiththat.com Politicians, media lying about "harsh winter" being the cause of the shortage… Reality: Mismanagement is to blame…Germany was never even prepared for a WARM winter!
(2026-02-07). UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall. newarab.com 
The scandal surrounding disgraced former It marks a significant shift towards greater scrutiny of royal matters after decades of deference to the centuries-old monarchy. | Parliament's Public Accounts Committee will later this year launch an inquiry after reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been paying only a token "peppercorn" rent on Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion on the Windsor estate, since he mov…
(2026-02-07). Islamabad Mosque Attack Signals Renewed Regional Instability OpEd. eurasiareview.com On 6 February 2026, a suicide bombing struck a Shia imambargah on Islamabad's southeastern outskirts during Friday prayers, killing more than thirty worshippers and injuring well over a hundred. The attack shook not only the physical security of Pakistan's capital but also the long-standing assumption that, whatever turmoil grips the country's frontier regions, Islamabad itself remains largely insulated from sustained militant violence. That assumption now appears increasingly fragile. | Attacks inside the capital are not without precedent. Pakistan has endured devastating strikes in Islamabad before, most not…
(2026-02-07). Canadian unions mute as working-class opposition to Trump and his operation dictatorship surges. wsws.org Canada's unions have responded to the developments in Minneapolis and calls for a general strike with either total silence or by issuing hollow statements of "solidarity."
(2026-02-07). Rubio and His Close Ties to Drugs. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as has been demonstrated in his year in office, lacks experience in fostering international relations, but he is very knowledgeable about the organizations and individuals involved in the drug trade in the United States, which he has used to advance his political career. | This tough image that Rubio tries to project against those Washington considers allies of drug trafficking contrasts sharply with his scandal-ridden past that links him to drug traffickers, swindlers, corrupt politicians, and m…
(2026-02-07). India now sets the terms of global cricket. aljazeera.com India's financial dominance is reshaping the sport's global balance.
(2026-02-07). Pentagon ditches Harvard as Hegseth declares university too 'woke'. scmp.com The Pentagon is cutting ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programmes with the Ivy League institution. | Friday's announcement marks the latest development in the Trump administration's prolonged standoff with Harvard over the White House's demands for reforms at the Ivy League school. | Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on Friday that Harvard "no longer meets the needs of the War Department or the military services".
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). 'Woman, Life, Freedom' hasn't faded in Iran — it's being actively eliminated. juancole.com By (The Conversation) —
(2026-02-07). Chinese double-Olympics volunteer serves as first torchbearer as flame arrives in Italy. ecns.cn Chinese double-Olympics volunteer Zhang Wenquan, who served at the Beijing 2008 and Beijing 2022 Games, became the first torchbearer as the 2026 Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan on Thursday.
(2026-02-07). EPA reapproves drift-prone pesticide dicamba. nationofchange.org This decision will allow farmers in 34 states to use the herbicide on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton, following a 2024 court ruling that had previously vacated its use.
(2026-02-07). Upsides And Downsides As Spain's Population Reaches 50 Million Analysis. eurasiareview.com The surge in population is almost entirely due to net international migration and not to an increase in the native-born population. Not that many decades ago, Spain was a net emigration country. | By William Chislett | At some point this year, Spain's population will reach 50 million, having grown more than 14 million over the last half century, the largest increase among the five biggest EU nations in relative terms (see Figure 1). | Figure 1. Population growth, 1975-2024 (million) | 19752025 (1)Absolute change% change | France | 54.0 | 68.6 | + 14.6 | +26.8 | Germany (2) | 78.7 | 84.1 | +5.4 | +6.8 | I…
(2026-02-07). NJ Car and Truck Dealership Reportedly Declines 2026 Contract for ICE Van Torture Inserts After Public Outcry. fightbackbetter.com 
Holman Enterprises based in Mount Laurel NJ was offered a 2026 contract by the US Department of Homeland Security which…
(2026-02-07). As New START Expires, Europe Needs To Step Up On Arms Control Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Karim Haggag | The expiry of the
(2026-02-07). Japan snap election: Who's standing and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
(2026-02-07). transit camps determined the fate of Israeli society for decades to. haaretz.com Historian Dr. Hila Shalem Baharad explains how state policy enabled Ashkenazi immigrants to leave the transit camps in the 1950s while Mizrahim were left behind — creating enduring social rifts that Israel has yet to rectify…
(2026-02-07). China's renewable energy capacity to grow in 2026 despite slight dip in wind utilization. ecns.cn China's renewable electricity generation capacity is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by strong solar power expansion, despite a slight decline in average wind power utilization hours, according to a new outlook released on Thursday.
(2026-02-07). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-07). Moroccan lawyers protest bill they say risks their independence. newarab.com 
Thousands of lawyers demonstrated on Friday outside Dressed in black robes, they waved banners and chanted slogans against the bill, which is currently under parliamentary review. | The government has presented the draft law as a means of "modernising" the legal profession with anti-corruption measures. | But the lawyers say some of its provisions could curtail their protections. | A main point of contention is the provision to grant the…
(2026-02-07). Reporter's Notebook: Portugal's far right surges in presidential election. aljazeera.com In the tourist haven of the Algarve, disaffected locals are embracing the far right as the cost of living rises.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). AI to help track icebergs. ecns.cn British scientists said on Thursday that an AI tool to catalog and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
(2026-02-07). Tuesday 2/10: May Day In The Time of Trump: The Road to Mass Action. indybay.org Oakland Community Space – 1955 Broadway, Suite B, Oakland, CA, 94612 | Right next to BART!
(2026-02-07). South Philly residents' lawsuit against FDR Park renovations can continue, judge rules. whyy.org A lawsuit filed by 11 South Philadelphia residents Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper will next consider the residents' request for an order to halt renovation work at the park, as the first basketball courts and artificial turf athletic field get under construction. | "The judge saw through all the city's efforts to block a serious look at…
(2026-02-07). Israeli President Herzog's visit to Australia: Labor governments embrace mass murder and police state repression. wsws.org The visit has the character of a provocation against the population, aimed at signalling Labor's support for imperialist war and its commitment to suppressing mass opposition.
(2026-02-07). Thousands mourn 32 victims of Islamabad Shia mosque bombing in Pakistan. aljazeera.com Pakistan blames 'Indian-backed proxies' for the attack; New Delhi rejected the accusation as 'baseless and pointless'.
(2026-02-07). Concert warms hearts of rail workers in remote areas. ecns.cn After hours spent conducting outdoor rail inspections in temperatures hovering around minus 30 C, Liu Bingbing returned on Wednesday evening to the Hailar track maintenance section's Cuogang work area, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, expecting to rest in a warm area.
(2026-02-07). Labor measures in Cuba in the face of increased U.S. hostility. radiohc.cu Jesús Otamendiz Campos, Minister of Labor and Social Security, stated Friday evening on the television and radio program "Mesa Redonda" that the Cuban government prioritizes the protection of workers' rights, despite the difficulties arising from the increased hostility of the United States against Cuba. | The minister explained that measures have been adopted to guarantee the continuity of employment and wages, including the expansion of teleworking, remote work, and adjustments to work schedules due to the current energy crisis. | He emphasized that the directors of each entity must apply these modalities flexi…
(2026-02-07). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-07). Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties? aljazeera.com The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
(2026-02-07). More Than 6,000 Dead: Inside Iran's Brutal Response to Nationwide Protests. thinktank.pk In late December 2025, a wave of mass protests erupted across Iran, triggered by economic collapse, rising living costs, and simmering political discontent. What began as demonstrations over deteriorating economic conditions soon transformed into the largest anti-government uprising since the Woman, Life, Freedom movement of 2022 — and culminated in what rights groups now call …
(2026-02-07). Prayer Vigil at ICE Headquarters in Fresno. indybay.org An interdenominational prayer vigil was held at ICE headquarters in Fresno the morning of February 4.
(2026-02-07). China rolls out nationwide direct maternity benefit payments. ecns.cn China has completed a nationwide rollout of direct maternity benefit payments to individuals, the country's healthcare authority said Friday, shifting disbursement from employers to social insurance agencies to streamline access and reduce administrative burdens.
(2026-02-07). Kamala Harris reactivates campaign social media account. newarab.com 
(2026-02-07). WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
(2026-02-07). How Basant became Lahore's signature festival in Pakistan. aljazeera.com After years of restrictions, Lahore cautiously celebrates the return of its iconic spring kite festival.
(2026-02-07). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-07). The Plutocrats Who Rule Our World Aren't Even Enjoying Themselves. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I saw a He put a sadface emoji at the end. | I personally do not feel the slightest bit sorry for Elon Musk and his feelings. But the fact that these billionaires aren't even enjoying themselves as they poison our planet and rob us all says so much about the madness of the civilization we are…
(2026-02-07). The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think. indybay.org Corporate Democrat gearing up for presidential campaign…
(2026-02-07). Unsafe Abortions Increasingly Recorded among Adult Women, New Data Shows. plusnews.ug 
Unsafe abortion is no longer predominantly a problem among teenage girls, as previously reported. New health surveillance data indicate that adult women, many of them married and in their prime reproductive years, now account for a growing proportion of abortion-related deaths in Uganda. According to the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) report …
(2026-02-07). 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…
(2026-02-07). Kasibante overwhelmed, applies to withdraw presidential petition. independent.co.ug 
Supreme Court Halts Forensic Data Ruling as Kasibante Applies to Withdraw Petition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has directed lawyers representing President Yoweri Museveni, the Electoral Commission, and the Attorney General to file responses to an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking permission to withdraw his petition challenging the …
(2026-02-07). Culinary Diplomacy to Artificial Intelligence: How Japan Is Winning Hearts in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Japan and Pakistan are marking 74 years of diplomatic relations, a milestone that reflects one of Asia's most consistent and trust-based bilateral partnerships. At a time when global alliances are being reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, Japan—Pakistan relations stand out for their durability, people-centric approach, and forward-looking agenda. Speaking at a Media Networking Get-Together hosted at …
(2026-02-07). 18 Senegalese detained in Morocco over AFCON go on hunger strike. newarab.com 
Eighteen Lawyer Patrick Kabou said his clients told him they have been "waiting to learn the charges against them since 18 January", the day they were arrested after a heated AFCON final in which Senegal beat Morocco in Rabat. | Kabou said the group complained that police officers had questioned them in French and Arabic, w…
(2026-02-07). Researchers uncover key to overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer. ecns.cn Researchers in China have identified sensory nerves within tumors as a primary cause of immunotherapy resistance in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments using existing migraine medication.
(2026-02-07). Cancer 13 times more in Bhopal gas tragedy survivors than unexposed population. ummid.com The rate of cancer occurrence is about 13 times more among the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster in Bhopal as compared to that in a matched unexposed population.
(2026-02-07). Iran — A US Demurral is not Necessarily a De-escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu Fear of a wider war is influencing Washington's latest decision to forego an immediate attack on Iran—the UAE, Qatar, and the Saudis have been urging Washington to allow backdoor channels an opportunity to pull the parties back from the brink. Yet, it should be noted that there are other reasons for Washington's demurral. These include …
(2026-02-07). Ann Arbor, Michigan educators working under expired contract amid massive cuts. wsws.org Nearly 2,000 educators are working under an expired contract, confronting a district that has weaponized a manufactured fiscal crisis to impose permanent austerity.
(2026-02-07). Former Zhejiang official expelled from Party. ecns.cn Gao Xingfu, former deputy head of the standing committee of the Zhejiang provincial people's congress, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office, the country's top anti-corruption authorities announced on Friday.
(2026-02-07). The Trend Of Elitization Of Terrorism Driven By Gen Z And Its Implications Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Zhou Chao | In November 2025, a series of three major terrorist attacks occurred within 48 hours in the capitals of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, shocking the security frameworks of South Asia. However, more concerning than the blasts themselves is the deepening shift in the composition of the attackers. The masterminds are no longer from border tribes, impoverished communities, or religious extremist groups, but from medical doctors, university professors, social activists, and tech engineers. | At the end of January and the beginning of February 2026, large-scale clashes between tribal militias and the…
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). DHS vindictively targets Liam Ramos's family for deportation following release from measles-ridden south Texas concentration camp. wsws.org Liam and his family face imminent deportation even though they are currently applying for asylum and have not broken any laws.
(2026-02-07). Brussels Wants To Define Cider, But Not Everyone Likes The Recipe. eurasiareview.com By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro | ( Currently there is no EU-wide definition for cider, and Brussels wants consumers to better understand the differences between products marketed as such across the bloc — and to ensure that they are properly valued. | The market for cider and perry is worth roughly ‚Ǩ6 billion, acco…
(2026-02-07). Snow, sport and spotlight: Livigno awaits its Olympic moment. independent.co.ug 
LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua | Snow drifted steadily across Livigno on Tuesday, frosting rooftops and pine-lined slopes in fresh white and lending a dreamlike glow to the high-Alpine town as it counts down to the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday. Tucked deep in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border, Livigno …
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Third Co-Conspirator In 2012 Benghazi Attacks In US Custody, Charged With Murder And Terrorism Counts. eurasiareview.com Zubayar Al-Bakoush, an armed coconspirator in the 2012 attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, that killed U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, was charged in an eight-count indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court on multiple terrorism and murder counts. | Bakoush, who is in federal custody, is expected to make his initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya for the District of Columbia. | "The terrorist attack on our Benghazi Embassy was a dark and tragic day for our nation that robbed us of four American heroes," said Attorney General…
(2026-02-07). Vanishing wildlife at Egypt's Lake Qarun force fishermen to abandon trade. aljazeera.com Toxic waters of Lake Qarun devastate fishermen's livelihoods, leaving boats idle and restaurants empty along its shores.
(2026-02-07). Kaiser healthcare strike approaches 3rd week; 4,000 pharmacy and lab workers prepare to join the pickets. wsws.org Their entry underscores both the breadth of opposition to Kaiser's demands and the growing recognition among workers that their fight is part of a broader struggle against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-02-07). Friday 2/6: Israeli Consulate: Stop Zionist Violence, Stop the Hate! indybay.org israeli consulate, 456 Montgomery – SF…
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). The $550 Billion US-Japan Strategic Industrial Fund: Recommendations From The Private Sector Analysis. eurasiareview.com By William Chou | Executive Summary: | A significant component of the United States—Japan trade deal announced in July 2025 is a $550 billion loan fund, which could be an important basis for the two countries' future economic security, industrial revitalization, and technological leadership. | To advance the initiative, Hudson Institute convened
(2026-02-07). Conversion rate of intl standards hits 88.9%. ecns.cn China's market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energize business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader drive to support high-quality economic growth and a more unified national market.
(2026-02-07). The Silence Of The Waiting Rooms OpEd. eurasiareview.com Recent studies reveal a striking statistic: over the last decade, approximately 30% of primary care physicians have either retired or switched to non-clinical roles, leaving a notable gap in patient care. Something subtle has been happening in American medicine, and it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. There have been no emergency declarations, no ribbon-cutting ceremonies, no breaking news alerts. No one has announced it officially. But if you pay attention—if you walk into clinics that once buzzed with conversation, if you notice how long it takes now to get an appointment, if you see how of…
(2026-02-07). Joint Base Lewis-McChord Supporting ICE Operations. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Protection Division / Anti-Terrorism Office in Washington State – a part of the JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) is working closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supporting their enforcement efforts in throughout Washington and Oregon.
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Founder says fundraising details to be disclosed after new site for Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital confirmed. ecns.cn Actor-turned-entrepreneur Li Yapeng said on Wednesday that details regarding public donations to Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital will be disclosed after a new site for the hospital is confirmed.
(2026-02-07). Why US-funded vaccine trial plan for babies in Guinea-Bissau caused outrage. aljazeera.com The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.
(2026-02-07). The crisis in Australian public education and the need for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The school year opens with educators in Australia confronting chronic underfunding, staff shortages, impossible workloads and rising levels of violence and distress, amid global militarism and attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-02-07). Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-07). Washington's Power Recalibration In The Indo-Pacific OpEd. eurasiareview.com In the corridors of Washington, the world is increasingly viewed through the narrow prism of a besieged fortress. For the nations of the Indo-Pacific, the
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Homeless Kalamazoo, Michigan man freezes to death while city spends $515 million on arena. wsws.org Looking south from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, where Nurrie, Jr. froze to death, there is visible a $44 million hotel development opened in 2021, a $94 million 8th District Courthouse opened in 2023, cranes building a $515 million arena and parking garage, and heavy machinery preparing a site for a planned $100 million county administration building and parking garage.
(2026-02-07). Thursday 2/26: Show Up to Court Hearing, Lawsuit Against the Navy Over Toxic Contamination of Shipyard. indybay.org MEET IN FRONT OF THE OLD FEDERAL BUILDING | 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-07). Shandong's smart eco-park celebrates topping-out with advanced building skill. ecns.cn The largest public ecological park in East China's Shandong province, which features a sewage treatment plant in its underground level and a sports park on its upper level, ushered in the topping-out of its main structures on Feb 2.
(2026-02-07). Sunday 2/22: 100 Years of BHM: The Legacy of Black Struggle to End the War on the Poor. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco…
(2026-02-07). 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.
(2026-02-07). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). ICE in Minnesota — Day 67: Agent Shares Political Reasons of Operation, University Students Lock Down. unicornriot.ninja
(2026-02-07). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). Vigil for Renee Good at ICE Headquarters, Fresno. indybay.org
(2026-02-07). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Vasco da Gama: The Founder of Barbarity and Colonial Terrorism in the Garb of Discovery. indybay.org
(2026-02-07). Does Acts Show Early Christian Communism? OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-07). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-07). Senior Russian GRU Lt. General Vladimir Alexeyev shot in Moscow attack | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-07). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). How Much Further Can U.S. Forces Go In Mexico? Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-07). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Embajador de Cuba en México agradece solidaridad de ese país. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en México, Eugenio Martínez agradeció este viernes la solidaridad de ese país con el pueblo de la nación caribeña y la disposición sincera a ayudarla en este difícil momento. | En un mensaje publicado en su cuenta en la red social X, el diplomático agregó: Como informó la Presidenta (Claudia Sheinbaum) la Oficina de la Presidencia y la SRE (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) han estado en coordinación con nosotros para asegurar envío de ayuda material". | Durante su habitual encuentro con medios de comunicación, en esta ocasión desde el occidental estado de Michoacán, la jefa del Ejecutivo r…
(2026-02-07). Industriales empata serie semifinal al derrotar a Matanzas; Artemisa remonta y pone 2-1 ante Las Tunas. cubadebate.cu Los Leones de Industriales volvieron a rugir en el Coloso del Cerro y, con una victoria de 6×3 sobre los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, empataron la serie semifinal de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol a dos juegos por bando. La ofensiva felina conectó nueve hits, incluido el tercer jonrón de la postemporada de Yasmani Tomás, líder en esa estadística.
(2026-02-07). BioCubaFarma por la salud de los ciudadanos y el avance del país. radiohc.cu El grupo empresarial BioCubaFarma tiene además, de varios propósitos para el presente año, su mirada puesta en BioHabana 2026, un evento que busca reunir en mayo próximo a científicos y empresarios. | Es una nueva oportunidad para, con una visión abarcadora, fomentar redes de colaboración global encaminadas a trabajar a favor de la salud humana, la producción de alimentos y una industria sostenible, que vele igualmente por la protección del medio ambiente | Estas asociaciones son de vital importancia para agilizar procesos de investigación, maximizar los recursos y poner nuevas terapias a disposición de los pacie…
(2026-02-07). Mesa Redonda: Gobierno cubano informa acciones que adopta el país para enfrentar la actual situación. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Al iniciar su intervención en la Mesa Redonda, el viceprimer ministro, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, recordó la escalada por parte del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba para recrudecer el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, con mayor énfasis en las presiones para restringir el suministro de combustible a la isla.
(2026-02-07). Posponen 34 Feria Internacional del Libro por compleja situación del país. cubadebate.cu La 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana (2026), programada para realizarse del 12 al 22 de febrero, se pospone como consecuencia de la situación extraordinaria que vive el país. Oportunamente se informará la nueva fecha de realización de este importante evento cultural, informó el Instituto Cubano del Libro.
(2026-02-07). Cuba priorizará principales servicios ante hostilidad de EEUU. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de Cuba, Oscar Pérez-Oliva aseguró este viernes que el Gobierno garantizará los principales servicios sociales y priorizará la producción agroalimentaria para enfrentar el incremento de la hostilidad de Estados Unidos. | En el programa de la televisión cubana Mesa Redonda, comentó que esas serán las acciones estratégicas más importantes en el contexto impuesto por la decisión del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump de aplicar aranceles a las naciones o empresas que envíen petróleo a la isla. | Pérez-Oliva enfatizó que el decreto de Trump es un intento de impedir el suministro de combusti…
(2026-02-07). Posponen Feria del Libro de La Habana por recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso informó este viernes la posposición de la 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana ante la difícil situación que enfrenta el país por las medidas de recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | En declaraciones a la Televisión cubana, el titular detalló: Un evento tan grande como la Feria del Libro, que es el evento más masivo que se hace dentro de la cultura y que concita la presencia de tantas personas, sobre todo en su escenario aquí de La Cabaña en La Habana, pues hemos pensado posponerlo ª. | Amplió que se continuará la producción de libros, sobre todo…
(2026-02-07). Yaguajay recuerda a su Héroe a 94 años de su natalicio. cubadebate.cu Amanece otro 6 de febrero y Yaguajay no olvida a Camilo Cienfuegos, el hombre de la sonrisa amplia que trajo la libertad para estos predios en 1959 en uno de los acontecimientos que hicieron inminente el triunfo de la Revolución. La siembra de la palma número 94 en el Complejo Histórico que lleva su nombre marcó el inicio del homenaje en un nuevo aniversario del natalicio del Señor de la Vanguardia.
(2026-02-07). Roberto Salas: "Mirar siempre hacia delante" cubadebate.cu Había escuchado hablar de Roberto Salas y conocía muchas de sus fotografías, pero no lo había visto nunca ni en retratos. Una tarde coincidimos en el Memorial José Martí en una actividad cultural. Cuando nos vimos, nos saludamos como si nos conociéramos de toda la vida. Recuerdo que me dijo tocayo, como todavía lo hace a veces.
(2026-02-07). øTenemos los días contados? cubadebate.cu El rencor contra nuestra obra, contra los ideales que defendemos; las frustraciones acumuladas por batistianos y post-batistianos; los más antiguos apetitos de venganza y otros en apariencia nuevos; todos esos componentes, más el afán oportunista de sobresalir que muestran muchos en una coyuntura "histórica", se mezclan en un discurso abiertamente fascista.
(2026-02-07). Evaluó Consejo de Ministros acciones inmediatas a implementar para enfrentar el desabastecimiento de combustibles. cubadebate.cu
(2026-02-07). Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Monastery to teach empowerment in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery In El Cerrito, CA. USA to give teaching and the empowerments of Guhyasamaja Heruka and Yamantaka.
(2026-02-07). Tibetan Lama Jhado Rinpoche Teaches Empowerment at Sera Jey Monastery in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche's teaching centered around Bodhipathpradipa (A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, Empowerment of Hayagriva, and Empowerment on the Three Longevity Deities- Amitayus, White Tara, and Ushnisha Vijaya.
(2026-02-07). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2026-02-07). China's winter sports stars sharpen form ahead of Winter Olympics. independent.co.ug 
LIVIGNO, Italy | Xinhua | With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics almost underway, China's athletes are ramping up their final preparations, with the likes of Su Yiming, Xu Mengtao and Gu Ailing leading the country's push for success. Su is aiming to build on his gold medal in the men's big air competition at Beijing 2022. …
(2026-02-06). The Iran paradox: Trump must choose between a deal with Tehran and strategic interests. haaretz.com With talks looming in Oman, Washington signals it prefers a narrow nuclear deal over confrontation or regime change. Iran exploits the gaps, Israel fears weak enforcement, and crushed protests leave Trump risking a pact that may stabilize Tehran while alienating allies…
(2026-02-06). Lavrov distances Russia from US—Iran talks as Trump piles on new demands. hindustantimes.com As fears of a wider Middle East war grow, Sergey Lavrov insists Moscow is not mediating between Washington and Tehran, though Russia may help implement any future deal. With U.S.—Iran talks set for Oman on February 6, sources say Trump demands zero enrichment, missile limits and an end to proxy support.
(2026-02-06). Israel panics as Iran defies US talks, refuses to limit missiles, Houthi & Hamas. hindustantimes.com Mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have put forward a new diplomatic framework to both Iran and the United States, according to Al Jazeera. The proposal includes key principles set to guide U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on February 6, where U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are expected to attend. The developments were reported on February 4, 2026, citing sources familiar with the matter. Watch for details.
(2026-02-06). Trump mocks & shocks Arabs, hints at secret site for launching Iran war; US' Gulf allies vulnerable. hindustantimes.com Hours before U.S.—Iran talks in Oman, Donald Trump hints America could launch a war from a secret site without informing Arab allies. As Steve Witkoff meets Abbas Araghchi, Washington urges Americans in Iran to leave, warning of arrests, flight cuts and land escapes via Turkey or Armenia.
(2026-02-06). Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.? moderndiplomacy.eu Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally on Tehran's nuclear programme, come amid mounting fears that a failure to bridge deep disagreements could tip the Middle East toward a wider regional war. Both sides say they want diplomacy, …
(2026-02-06). Can U.S. & Iran Lower Tensions? Officials Begin New Talks Amid Trump Threats of Military Strikes. democracynow.org 
In the wake of deadly mass protests that have shaken the ruling Iranian government, and with U.S. leaders publicly weighing the idea of military intervention and potential regime change in Iran, American and Iranian officials are beginning renewed talks over Iran's nuclear program today. We speak to two guests, reporter Nilo Tabrizy and scholar Arang Keshavarzian, about the "very strange and contradictory situation" facing the country. "For both the Iranian state, but more importantly for Iranian people, it's very unclear what all of this portends, especially since it doesn't s…
(2026-02-06). Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza Despite Partial Rafah Opening. orinocotribune.com By Youssef Fares — Feb 3, 2026 | As has become routine, the Israeli occupation army cited what it described as an attempted exit by besieged resistance fighters from tunnels in Rafah beyond the so-called "yellow line" to launch a new wave of escalation. Within hours, dozens of Israeli airstrikes targeted displacement tents, shelters, and residential apartments, killing around 30 Palestinians and wounding dozens more. | The latest assault adds to a toll nearing 500 Palestinians killed in similar violations since the ceasefire took effect 113 days ago, on 10 October last year. The escalation coincided with the…
(2026-02-06). Hind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint In US Court Against Israeli. popularresistance.org Belgium-based NGO, Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), filed a legal complaint in a US court on 4 February, demanding a criminal investigation into Israeli dual-national Adi Karni, a former sergeant in the 603rd Combat Engineering Battalion of the Israeli army, over war crimes and genocidal acts committed in Gaza. | The filing was submitted while Karni was physically present in the US, where he is scheduled to speak publicly at Boston University. HRF said his presence "directly engages US jurisdiction" and triggers a legal obligation to investigate under federal law.
(2026-02-06). Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know. aljazeera.com Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country's crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
(2026-02-06). Kincora: British intelligence-run sex abuse brothel? thegrayzone.com Half a century after the public learned that boys at a Belfast group home were sexually assaulted by senior staff, a key question remains unanswered: was British intelligence implicated in the abuse conspiracy, and did Kincora serve as a 'honeypot' to entrap and blackmail powerful figures? A vast trove of declassified files on Jeffrey Epstein's sexual, political, and intelligence escapades released by the US Department of Justice has once again thrust disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor into the spotlight. With …
(2026-02-06). Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK's Starmer. scmp.com Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein. But the British prime minister's job is under threat because of the fallout from the late sex offender's global web of relationships. | Friendship with Epstein has already brought down a British royal — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew — and UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, fired by Starmer over his links to the financier. | Now, new revelations have plunged Starmer's centre-left government into turmoil.
(2026-02-06). "Killing Me Softly" : The favorite movie of Laura Dogu, the new US ambassador to Venezuela. uwidata.com From Caracas, Venezuela A month has passed since the kidnapping of President Maduro and the appointment of Delcy Rodríguez — according to the constitutional mandate — as acting president, although the United States insists on calling her "interim president". This situation has unfolded within the context of a cognitive war characterized by conflicting positions regarding …
(2026-02-06). How Venezuela poses an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the US agenda. peoplesdispatch.org 
Unlike social democratic projects in the West, Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution has set out to fundamentally transform society and build a socialist project rooted in class struggle and run by its people.
(2026-02-06). Netanyahu releases answers to 7 October probe, blaming rivals. newarab.com 
Israeli Addressing the Knesset foreign affairs and defence committee on Thursday,
(2026-02-06). Capitalism's General Crisis is Back with a Vengeance. dissidentvoice.org Why are we experiencing a period of such crisis in international relations in Britain, Europe, the Americas and across the world? So many responses to this question fail to locate it in what the international communist movement has long called the "general crisis of capitalism." At its base, capitalism cannot resolve the cyclical and structural …
(2026-02-06). Super Bowl 2026: Patriots vs Seahawks — Start time, halftime show, players. aljazeera.com Two of the NFL's most famous teams, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, face off in Super Bowl LX.
(2026-02-06). Belarus' military industry chief reveals Polonez-M MLRS upgrade plans. eng.belta.by The multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) Polonez-M will be upgraded, Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus told reporters ahead of the organization's board meeting in Minsk.
(2026-02-06). Inside China's robot valley, where the future gets built at speed of proximity. independent.co.ug 
SHENZHEN, Xinhua | THE INDEPENDENT | When a Chinese robotics innovator faced an urgent space crunch for his laser sensor startup a few years ago, he did what many entrepreneurs in the country's southern tech hub of Shenzhen do: he called the local government. By the next day, multiple authorities responded. Within three months, Qiu …
(2026-02-06). Students, SMEs fuel surge in AI usage. ecns.cn The number of generative artificial intelligence users in China reached 602 million as of December, a nearly 142% increase from the end of 2024, according to a report released Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Trump's "critical minerals" conference aimed against China. wsws.org Through its dominance of the global supply of rare earths and critical minerals, vital for high-tech products, from phones to jet engines, China was able to hit back against Trump's tariff war by rapidly cutting off supplies.
(2026-02-06). Wawa Welcome America releases schedule, will include 6 nights of fireworks. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? 6 nights of fireworks: | For the first time, the festival will feature six nights of fireworks at the following events: | June 20-21: Event details to be announced | June 25:
(2026-02-06). Mexico's Cuba Dilemma: Fuel, Tariffs and a Humanitarian Tightrope. moderndiplomacy.eu Mexico is quietly searching for a way to send fuel to Cuba without provoking U.S. retaliation, as Washington threatens tariffs on countries supplying energy to the crisis-hit island. According to sources familiar with the discussions, senior Mexican officials are in near-constant contact with U.S. counterparts, seeking clarity on how far President Donald Trump's tariff threats …
(2026-02-06). Will Trump's "Right About Everything" B.S. Wreck Republicans? counterpunch.org 
President Trump constantly blusters as if he deserves the Nobel Prize for Economic Triumphs, just like he supposedly deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. Last week in a speech in Iowa, he doubled down on his triumphs by referring to himself in the third person: "Just after one year of President Trump, our economy is booming….
(2026-02-06). Philly 'Carry the torch of resistance' march. workers.org 
Almost 100 people marched in 20-degree weather chanting "IOF, ICE, PPD — they're all the same!" behind a "Right to resist, Right to return" banner in Philadelphia Feb. 1. Organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition, they marched from Rittenhouse Square to the Art Museum, placing a focus on political prisoners . . . |
(2026-02-06). Mainland, Hong Kong authorities jointly smash cross-boundary forgery syndicate. ecns.cn A cross-boundary forgery syndicate was neutralized in a joint operation by mainland and Hong Kong authorities, resulting in the arrest of 119 persons, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
(2026-02-06). Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction. aljazeera.com Lai's case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
(2026-02-06). Taiwan's Drone Gamble: Cheap, Fast and Built for a China Fight. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has taken a significant step toward reshaping its military deterrence by teaming up with U.S. defence firm Kratos to develop jet-powered attack drones designed for mass deployment. The collaboration, confirmed after successful testing in the United States, reflects Taipei's growing urgency to counter China's rising military pressure with weapons that are affordable, survivable and …
(2026-02-06). Why Not Another Half Trillion Dollars for War? davidswanson.org Normally, when one develops all the symptoms of a disease, the response ought not to be exacerbating the disease, but seeking to cure it. Approaches to healthcare in the United States have gone off the rails, of course, but think about the disease of military spending. What are some of the symptoms we've suffered recently? …
(2026-02-06). Trump Get Spectacularly Richer, While Putting the Country on a Path to Poverty. counterpunch.org 
Contrary to what many people may believe, Donald Trump is not a very impressive businessman. Not only has he had six businesses that went bankrupt, several of his other ventures failed and faded away. The now defunct Trump University was sued for defrauding students, and Trump settled for $25 million. The Trump Ice bottled water
(2026-02-06). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-06). Was Trump Correct About Tariffs After All? OpEd. eurasiareview.com Trump's recent
(2026-02-06). Jeffrey Sachs: Western Dominance Ended 25 Years Ago. scheerpost.com By Jeffrey Sachs / Thinkers Forum On January 19, American economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs visited the China Institute at Fudan University to deliver a keynote speech titled "Emerging Asia."He later engaged in an in-depth dialogue with Professor Zhang Weiwei, Director of the China Institute, on the theme "The Rise of Asia: Past, Present, and Future."
(2026-02-06). Olympic torch travels through central Milan hours before games. aljazeera.com Right before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, relay participants passed the torch in central Milan.
(2026-02-06). Political books that still influence Australian public debate. independentaustralia.net 
Hundreds of novels are being published today and all of them influence public opinion in one way or another. Needless to say, people…
(2026-02-06). Morgan McSweeney's think tank PAID a private firm to spy on journalists. thecanary.co 
Labour Together is part of the shady right-wing infrastructure that, along with Peter Mandelson, helped to undermine the left and boost Keir Starmer into power. And a new report reveals how Labour Together spent tens of thousands of pounds getting a dodgy company to investigate journalists looking into all this. This behaviour shows it's not […] | By
(2026-02-06). Madison College's SOUL Affinity Group's Dzigbodi Akyea Art Exhibit Feb. 2-27, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison College Everyone is invited to join us for the opening reception for Madison College's SOUL Affinity Group's 5th Annual Dzigbodi Akyea Art Scholarship art exhibit at The Gallery at the Truax campus on Thursday, Feb. 5, starting at 5: 30 p.m. The exhibit, which honors the countless ways Black women have shaped our communities, culture …
(2026-02-06). Iran's Ahvaz In Flames: Youth Defy Live Ammo And Drones In Anti-Regime Protests OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite the Iranian regime's desperate attempts to conceal the scale of the nationwide uprising through severe internet blackouts and censorship, reports continue to leak out, revealing a volatile society determined to overthrow the religious dictatorship. New field reports obtained from Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, detail two weeks of intense confrontations in early January 2026, showing that the rebellious youth are holding their ground against heavily armed suppression forces, burning symbols of the regime, and forcing security units to retreat. | From economic grievances to nationwide revo…
(2026-02-06). US-controlled ATACMS deployed only 10 km off China's mainland. infobrics.org The JFCC allows the Pentagon to select targets and finalize attack plans. Formally, this is done jointly with Taiwanese forces, but we all know how the US uses vassals and satellite states, especially when it comes to striking strategic assets such as critical industrial and scientific infrastructure, both of which are found in abundance across mainland China.
(2026-02-06). Siraj replaces Rana for India as seamer misses T20 World Cup with injury. aljazeera.com Harshit Rana sustained the knee injury in a warmup match against South Africa with Mohammed Siraj now taking his place.
(2026-02-06). Trump Posted His Obama Ape Video. The Power Move Is Laughing At Him. newsone.com 
Source: Truth Social / Screenshot | Here we go again, y'all. | Another day in America. Another racist rerun. | Somebody wakes up. Stretches. Feels insecure about their own humanity, then reaches for the oldest insult in the archive and calls Black people apes, monkeys, or jungle creatures. At this point, it's not shocking. It's tired and predictable as hell. | The latest version of this ritual is being played out during Black History Month. Late Thursday,
(2026-02-06). Canada Rewrites Its EV Playbook: Less Mandate, More Money. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada has taken a decisive turn in its electric vehicle strategy, scrapping a national sales mandate while sharply increasing financial incentives for buyers, charging infrastructure and automakers. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the shift is designed to support EV adoption without overburdening an auto industry already under pressure from slowing demand, rising costs and U.S. …
(2026-02-06). Forbidden Love series to get Arabic version: All you need to know. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Arab audience is excited after the news that the Turkish series "Ask-ƒ± Memnu" [Forbidden Love], which gained massive viewership ratings when it was first showcased in 2010, is getting an Arabic version.Turkish series Forbidden Love made a big fanbase in the Middle East and Arab countries when it first broadcast 16 years ago in the original copy, which was back then dubbed into Arabic.A possible Arabic version will be aired in the second half of 2026, after the Layl series, which depicts the Turkish story of Sefirin Kƒ±zƒ± [The Ambassador's Daughter] is now airin…
(2026-02-06). Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon as ceasefire violations mount. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli forces have stepped up airstrikes across southern Lebanon over the past week, hitting areas in the Jezzine, Hasbaya, Nabatieh, and Tyre districts, according to regional and official reports. On Thursday, Israeli aircraft struck the Mahmoudieh hills in Jezzine and Wadi Borghoz in Hasbaya, with the Israeli military saying the operations targeted Hezbollah positions.Earlier strikes on Monday and Tuesday killed at least one civilian and wounded several others. Attacks were reported in Ansariyeh and Al-Qlailah, where drones hit vehicles and residential buildings. Lebanon's health ministry said eight…
(2026-02-06). Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid admitted to hospital. aljazeera.com After his heart rate slowed and organs failed due to his hunger strike, Umer Khalid, 22, has been hospitalised again.
(2026-02-06). Jimmy Lai's Reckoning: A Verdict That Reaches Far Beyond Hong Kong. moderndiplomacy.eu Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, marking the final chapter of one of the most consequential national security trials since Beijing imposed its sweeping law on the city. Lai, 78, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted in December on charges of colluding with …
(2026-02-06). Santiago Gallon, infamous Uribe associate, assassinated in Mexico. colombiareports.com Santiago Gallon, one of the most infamous business associates of Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe, has been assassinated in Mexico, local media reported. Gallon, a financier of paramilitary organization AUC and alleged drug trafficker, was reportedly shot and killed in a restaurant in Toluca, a city in the south of Mexico. According to journalist Daniel …
(2026-02-06). Polls Continue To Show Majority Of Americans Disapprove Of ICE And Trump Administration. newsone.com 
(2026-02-06). Happy Birthday: Childhood, class and survival in modern Cairo. newarab.com 
(2026-02-06). Mayhem is the point: politics of terror. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-06). Thousands attend funeral of Gaddafi's son in Libya. newarab.com 
Thousands converged on Friday in northwestern Libya for the funeral of Mourners carried his coffin in the town of Bani Walid, 146 kilometers (91 miles) southeast of the capital, Tripoli, as well as large photographs of both Saif al-Islam, who was known mostly by his first name, and his father. | The crowd also waved pla…
(2026-02-06). Top EU Court Rejects Bid To Lift Catalan Separatist Leader Puigdemont's Immunity. eurasiareview.com By Inés Fernández-Pontes | ( The ruling The rapporteur, Bulgarian MEP Angel Dzhambazki, belonged to the European Cons…
(2026-02-06). New York City nurses arrested as Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul escalate pressure to end 4-week strike. wsws.org The arrests underscore that the strike has entered a new stage and pose the necessity for a broader movement of the working class in defense of the nurses.
(2026-02-06). When does Ramadan 2026 start and why does it vary. newarab.com 
The holy Muslim month of
(2026-02-06). Learning to be Not White Can Be Practiced Where You Are. counterpunch.org 
you must know…personally, each one of us, [is guilty] for all people and for each person on this earth. This knowledge is the crown of the monk's path and of every man's path on earth…for all men on earth ought to be [like monks]. Only then will our hearts be moved to a love that is
(2026-02-06). Why church unity? An African answer. anabaptistworld.org The Bible contains more than 100 Scriptures emphasizing church unity. So why do those who believe in Jesus tend to struggle with being unified?
(2026-02-06). India beat England as Suryavanshi hits 175 in U-19 Cricket World Cup final. aljazeera.com India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 175 from 80 balls to help beat England by 111 runs in final.
(2026-02-06). Analyzing the US' Reported Plans to Once Again Store Tactical Nukes in the UK. globalresearch.ca It's possible that the US — whether under Trump 2.0 or whichever administration, including a possible Democrat one, comes afterwards — might agree to transfer its tactical nukes to Estonia in parallel with a possible British F-35A deployment to the …
(2026-02-06). Ignoring China's Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All. counterpunch.org 
Over the past month, Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and Bilibili have begun dismantling the myth of the "American dream," replacing glossy imagery with firsthand accounts showing that life in the so-called "land of the free" is far from bright and picturesque. In its place, a new concept has emerged, borrowed from video games,
(2006-02-26). Hasina's absence alters Gopalganj's political landscape ahead of February 12 Polls. tribune.com.pk 
For the first time in decades, the image that once defined the hometown of Bangladesh's ousted premier Sheikh Hasina during elections, her Awami League party's "boat" symbol, is absent. | In its place, posters of rivals like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the Jamaat‚Äëe‚ÄëIslami party and independents urge voters in Gopalganj to back them in the February 12 election. | The Gopalganj district has long been considered the Awami League's safest ground, producing Hasina, the country's longest-serving prime minister, and her father, Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibu…
(2026-02-06). US destroys another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2. scmp.com The US military said on Thursday that it carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. | US Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations". It said the strike killed two people. | A video linked to…
(2026-02-06). Precarious Invitations: Israel's President Isaac Herzog's Visit to Australia. counterpunch.org 
Things are getting rather ropey on the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia on February 8. It came amidst the anguish following the Bondi Beach attacks of December 14, 2025 on attendees of a Hanukkah event by two gunmen, leaving 15 dead. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese obviously thought it a sensible measure at
(2026-02-06). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-06). Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings. sanews.gov.za Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough and expedited investigation into the murder of three minor children in Lulwane village in Manguzi, northern KwaZulu-Natal. | According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred on the night of 30 January 2026 and resulted in the deaths of Kwanele Gumede (15), Amanda Khumalo (9), and Ayabonga Khumalo (7). | Ntuli expressed profound shock, sorrow, and outrage at the tragedy, describing it as deeply disturbing, senseless, and an unforgivable violation of the sanctity o…
(2026-02-06). Government congratulates Prof Marivate. sanews.gov.za Government congratulates Prof Marivate | Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. ⚪ In a statement on Thursday, government said Professor Marivate of the University of Pretoria was recommended alongside 40 leading experts from across the world, drawn from diverse disciplines and recognised for their significant expertise in artificial intelligence and related fields. ⚪ "The panel will be the first global, fully independent scientifi…
(2026-02-06). Marsha Blackburn Attacks SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson For Attending The Grammys While Black. newsone.com 
Source: | Tennessee's Marsha Blackburn has nothing better to do with her time as a sitting U.S. senator, so she How dare she clap at an awards show? The audacity of someon…
(2026-02-06). Supreme Court Allows California To Use Redrawn Map In Midterms. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images / Getty | The Supreme Court delivered one of the most significant blows to the GOP's attempt to gerrymander their way into a midterms victory after ruling on Wednesday that California can use its newly redrawn map in this year's midterms. |
(2026-02-06). Belarusian army receives 16 new products from State Authority for Military Industry in 2025. eng.belta.by At the board meeting, the State Authority for Military Industry will review its performance in 2025 and over the last five-year period and discuss tasks for 2026.
(2026-02-06). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-06). Why Lindsey Graham cut short a meeting with Lebanon's army chief. newarab.com 
US Senator In a post on X on Thursday, Graham said he "had a very brief meeting" in Washington after asking Lebanese Armed Forces commander Rodolphe Haykal whether the Lebanese army considered Graham said that Haykal, who returned from his four-day…
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2026-02-06). Iraq's Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM. aljazeera.com Opposition within Shia coalition and US threats hinder Nouri al-Maliki's path to becoming Iraq's next prime minister.
(2026-02-06). Gauteng launches smart licensing centre in Randfontein. sanews.gov.za Gauteng launches smart licensing centre in Randfontein | The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has unveiled the state-of-the-art Umphakathi Mall Smart Driver's Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) in Randfontein, within the Rand West City Local Municipality. ⚪ The launch of the centre marks a significant milestone in the Gauteng Provincial Government's ongoing programme to modernise Driver's Licensing Testing Centres across the province. ⚪ The facility is designed to redefine vehicle and driver licensing services by enhancing customer experience through the use of smart technologies, impro…
(2026-02-06). Minnesota Child Care Providers Try to Stay Afloat as Families Keep Kids Home. truthout.org Two weeks into January, the director of a St. Paul child care center called a family to ask why their daughter had been absent on-and-off since late last year. "We reached out to just see, 'Hey, what's going on? Is your child sick?'" said Angela Clair, whose child care center serves more than 70 children. The girl's mother answered the phone. "ICE is in our neighborhood every… |
(2026-02-06). Provinces set targets to ensure growth quality. ecns.cn The shift has increased the likelihood of China setting its real GDP growth target for 2026 at between 4.5 and 5 percent, analysts said, describing the range as achievable and consistent with longer-term goals.