(2026-02-11). Iran taunts US over Oman talks as Trump insists Tehran 'wants to make a deal'. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked the United States after indirect nuclear talks in Oman, accusing Washington of sitting at "the same table" as Israel and Arab partners who no longer fully back its regional strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged US officials to "act independently" of Israeli pressure, branding Israel a spoiler that opposes any diplomatic track leading to de-escalation in West Asia. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal" with the United States on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, arguing it would be "foolish" for Tehran not to negotiate, in a Fox Bus…
(2026-02-11). U.S.—Iran Oman talks teeter between diplomacy & deterrence | Trump | Hegseth. hindustantimes.com A blunt warning from Trump's Pentagon meets a cool but pointed reply from Tehran. As U.S.—Iran nuclear talks inch forward through Omani mediation, the tone on both sides is anything but calm. Pete Hegseth talks deterrence and overwhelming force, urging Iran to accept Trump's deal. Iran's foreign ministry, meanwhile, says the talks tested U.S. "seriousness" and found enough common ground to continue. With warships in the region and diplomacy on a knife's edge, is this the prelude to compromise — or confrontation?
(2026-02-11). Iran mocks U.S. after talks, warns against Israeli sway as tensions escalates. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked the United States after indirect nuclear talks in Oman, accusing Washington of sitting at "the same table" as Israel and Arab partners who no longer fully back its regional strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged US officials to "act independently" of Israeli pressure, branding Israel a spoiler that opposes any diplomatic track leading to de-escalation in West Asia. His remarks came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington, vowing to push Trump to harden any deal by adding strict limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and its support for regional alli…
(2026-02-11). Iran fortifies Isfahan nuclear site as 400 kilos of enriched uranium go missing. hindustantimes.com Iran's Isfahan nuclear complex has suddenly gone quiet just as war fears climbed, with new satellite images showing tunnel entrances buried, defenses reinforced and vehicle activity gone. Analysts warned the fortifications looked like preparation for fresh U.S. or Israeli strikes—especially after Tehran claimed unexploded American bunker‚Äëbusters still sat inside its nuclear sites. At the same time, 400 kilos of highly enriched uranium had remained unaccounted for, even as Iran had offered to dilute 60% stock in return for full sanctions relief. With jets moving and talks in Oman, the next…
(2026-02-11). Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but admits uncertainty about its durability. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he thinks Iran wants to make a deal on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. "I think it'd be foolish if they didn't," said Trump in an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network. Asked if he thinks a deal with Iran's current regime would stick, Trump said he didn't know. "I know one thing, they want to make a deal. They wouldn't talk to anybody else, but they're talking to me. But you know, it's a good question." Watch for more…
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to meet Trump in D.C. as Arab crime protests fuel strain in Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump comes amid mounting domestic unrest. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv over a sharp rise in violent crime affecting Israel's Arab community, with activists accusing the government of failing to curb escalating bloodshed. Shocking crime statistics have intensified scrutiny, as Netanyahu balances internal pressure with high-stakes discussions in D.C., including concerns over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and regional security principles. The timing underscores growing political strain at home and strategic uncerta…
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — Reuters Meeting set to begin at 11am local time in White House.Netanyahu making sixth…
(2026-02-11). Iran's silence on new weapons fuels speculation of hidden strategy amid tensions. hindustantimes.com Iran has suddenly gone quiet about its newest weapons, and that silence is drawing global attention. Officials say defense achievements are now being deployed, not displayed, citing the need for "surprise." At the same time, satellite images show sealed nuclear tunnels and unusual activity around key sites. Add rising missile estimates, tense Gulf waters and fragile nuclear talks, and a bigger picture begins to form. Is Tehran shifting from signaling to strategy? As Washington and its allies watch closely, the real question is what remains hidden — and when it might be revealed.
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu meets Trump envoys ahead of Oval Office talks on Iran. haaretz.com
(2026-02-11). Israel 'Evaporated' Nearly 3,000 Palestinians in Gaza. consortiumnews.com "We found nothing of Saad. Not even a body to bury. That was the hardest part," Gaza resident Yasmin Mahani told Al Jazeera. By Brad Reed Common Dreams An Al Jazeera investigation based on evidence collected by the Civil Defense…
(2026-02-11). Venezuela resumes oil exports to Israel under US-backed interim rule. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Venezuela has shipped crude oil to Israel for the first time since mid-2020, signaling a sharp shift in its energy policy and foreign alignments following the installation of an interim government under US oversight, according to industry sources.The cargo, dispatched quietly due to political sensitivities, is bound for Israel's Bazan Group, the country's largest oil refiner. The shipment marks a notable departure from Venezuela's long-standing boycott of Israel, which began in 2009 when Caracas severed diplomatic relations over the Gaza conflict under then-president Nicolás Maduro.The move follows the…
(2026-02-11). 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.
(2026-02-11). More Palestinians return to Gaza via Rafah as Israeli attacks continue. aljazeera.com Those returning to Gaza describe being subjected to humiliating searches and interrogations by the Israeli military.
(2026-02-11). Thursday 2/12: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-11). How the U.S. Weaponizes Starvation and Aid in Gaza Cuba. counterpunch.org 
Last week, the US government announced it would be sending $6 million in aid to Cuba, on top of the $3 million it sent in January after Hurricane Melissa. This aid package might appear contrary to the significant escalation of the 66-year-long US criminal blockade, which has expanded all-out fuel blockade since December, with attacks
(2026-02-11). LIVE: Israeli attacks target Gaza, West Bank as Trump, Netanyahu to meet. aljazeera.com Israeli raids and attacks across Gaza and the occupied West Bank have continued as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet.
(2026-02-11). NSW Premier Minns' police attack Muslims in prayer, peaceful Gaza protesters. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Pip Hinman in Gadigal Country/Sydney NSW Premier Chris Minns is sounding even more defensive after videos of NSW police violence towards peaceful protesters in Australia went viral — including attacks on Muslims praying in Sydney's Town Hall Square after the rally on Monday. His "primary concern", he told ABC TV, was to prevent the…
(2026-02-11). Young and old struggle to get their studies back on track in Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians are working hard to restart their education after Israel's war forced universities and schools to shut.
(2026-02-11). Damaged homes are a 'silent threat' against Gaza's Palestinians. newarab.com 
Khamis Al-Turk, a 48-year-old, has no other option but to take refuge in his house in With every gust of wind and the first drops of rain, sharp cracking and splitting sounds echo inside the house, like the groans of a…
(2026-02-11). Navigating Trauma at the End of Illusions. counterpunch.org 
These past few years have been a reckoning on a global scale. From the genocide in Gaza to the rise of brutal fascist regimes to the revelations in the Epstein files, we are all bearing witness to the festering moral rot of the ruling class and the societal decomposition it has caused. Our own governments
(2026-02-11). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-11). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Trump wants U.S. to move on from Epstein files as Congress demands answers. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump wants the United States to move on after the release of a treasure trove of files on the world's most notorious pedophile. But Congress and survivors continue to clamor for answers. Recent months have seen the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) release millions of …
(2026-02-11). Trump, the Epstein files and the putrefaction of the American oligarchy. wsws.org What accounts for the elevation of this sociopathic individual to the most powerful political office on earth? What are the social, economic, and political processes that have produced this outcome? And what class forces are at work?
(2026-02-11). Epstein files reveal FBI identified billionaire Leslie Wexner as co-conspirator in 2019. wsws.org During restricted viewings that began February 9, members of Congress confirmed that the Epstein files presented as unredacted remain heavily censored, masking FBI findings that implicated billionaire figures in Epstein's criminal network.
(2026-02-11). UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to resignation demands amid Mandelson-Epstein row. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is battling for his political survival after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files reignited anger over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a long‚Äëtime Epstein associate, as Britain's ambassador to Washington. Though Starmer himself has never been implicated in Epstein's crimes, the scandal has badly damaged his authority, prompted calls for his resignation and triggered open soul‚Äësearching within the Labour Party over his judgment. Responding to reporters at a community centre in southern England, Starmer apologised for trusting Mandelson,…
(2026-02-11). Trump's aide Howard Lutnick defends 2012 visit to Epstein's island | US Senate. hindustantimes.com US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended his 2012 visit to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private island on Tuesday, insisting the encounter lasted 'just an hour' and took place during a family holiday. The hearing, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, scrutinised Lutnick's previous statements that he had cut off all contact with Epstein after meeting him in 2005. Lutnick emphasised that over 14 years, he had met Epstein only two or three times, and never again after that December 2012 lunch. "Probably the total — and you've seen all of these millions and millions of documents — there may b…
(2026-02-11). 'Massacre of the Innocents': Epstein ordered painting featuring babies killed. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The scandal of American financier and minor sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to flood online, with the latest shocking email proving that he ordered a painting which shows babies killed.A newly seen email between a girl named Sara K and a person called Rich Barnett has ignited new controversy on social media, with people saying Epstein was obsessed with children and torture.The email reads, "Hi Rich, Jeffrey is asking if you can Fedex the painting he had made of the Massacre of the Innocents to the ranch. It's the large 9'x9′ canvas that we had rolled out for him to see in the entry way where the…
(2026-02-11). Epstein files newly released further expose capitalist misogyny. workers.org 
On January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released another 3 million documents concerning the wealthy finance capitalist and convicted sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein survivors hold press conference, Nov. 18, 2025. If anyone hoped this latest release would bring the victims/survivors of Epstein's torture even an inch closer . . . |
(2026-02-11). Epstein Trained as an Israeli Spy, Explosive FBI File Claims. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). Presidente del comité organizador de Los àÅngeles 2028 se hunde con el caso Epstein. cubadebate.cu Wasserman está en el ojo del huracán desde la publicación de correos electrónicos en los que coquetea con la expareja de Jeffrey Epstein, en prisión por ayudar al delincuente sexual a reclutar menores de edad para prostitución. El presidente del comité organizador de Los àÅngeles 2028 emitió un comunicado donde dice lamentarse profundamente.
(2026-02-11). Top Canadian pension fund halts deals with UAE firm over Epstein ties. aljazeera.com La Caisse suspends investments with Dubai-based DP World over chief executive's links to Epstein.
(2026-02-11). Venezuelan government denies crude oil shipment to Israel. radiohc.cu Venezuelan Vice President and Communications Minister Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela denied on Tuesday that crude oil had been shipped to Israel, after several media outlets reported the story, citing Bloomberg, amid a context in which the country has shown signs of opening up to foreign capital through oil sales. | On Telegram, Pirela shared an image of the Bloomberg headline with a red sign that reads "fake," without adding any further comment. | According to Bloomberg, the shipment was transported by the Israeli conglomerate Bazan Group and was the first shipment from Venezuela to Israel "in years," a countr…
(2026-02-11). Who is Cilia Flores? Who is Delcy Rodríguez? workers.org 
Cilia Flores, kidnapped with President Nicolás Maduro and held prisoner in New York City, is, in the corporate media, often relegated to the dismissive, nondescriptive title of "First Lady." This suggests she is a mere appendage to the Venezuelan head of state. International Women's Day, March 8, 2026. Flores has . . . |
(2026-02-11). An Amnesty is Neither Weakness nor Oblivion. counterpunch.org 
On 20 May 2017, during a violent protest planned by sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, 21-year-old Orlando Figuera was attacked by a mob that accused him of being a Chavista. After being stabbed, he was doused with gasoline and set on fire in front of everyone present. Young Orlando was admitted to a hospital with multiple wounds
(2026-02-11). China hosts Spring Festival celebration at IMO. ecns.cn China hosted a Spring Festival reception at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London on Feb 10, celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse with the permanent representatives and delegates from IMO member states.
(2026-02-11). Xi visits people in Beijing ahead of Spring Festival, extends greetings to all Chinese. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Beijing during a two-day inspection tour from Monday to Tuesday, extending Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people at home and abroad ahead of the festival.
(2026-02-11). Somali passenger plane skids into ocean near Mogadishu airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A passenger aircraft operated by Somali carrier Starsky Airlines made an emergency landing on the Indian Ocean shoreline near Mogadishu on Tuesday after suffering a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff, with all passengers and crew escaping unharmed, authorities said.The turboprop Fokker 50 had departed Aden Adde International Airport bound for Gaalkacyo in central Somalia when the flight crew detected a technical problem around 15 minutes into the journey.The pilot requested an immediate return to Mogadishu, but during the emergency landing, the aircraft overshot the runway, veering off the tarm…
(2026-02-11). Megaphones Made of Silence: Ai Weiwei at Odds With Power. counterpunch.org 
In response to Ai Weiwei's art, the Chinese authorities censored his exhibitions, erased his online presence, demolished his studio, confiscated his passport for years, and detained him. Attempts to mute his voice must have been nightmarish for him. Rather than stopping him, however, censorship became his medium. As the artist has said himself: "Censorship is saying: 'I'm the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine.'"
(2026-02-11). External challenges catalyzing semiconductor supply chain self-sufficiency. ecns.cn China's semiconductor supply chain companies are making steady progress in core technologies and materials as US-led export controls and the possibility of more restrictions on advanced chip-making equipment catalyze the country's drive for greater self-sufficiency.
(2026-02-11). When the Oligarchs Don't Need You Anymore. counterpunch.org 
I'm not sure what else will be required as evidence that our government and society is being run by men who view the rest of us as poor quality commodities. They say as much in their "Dark Enlightenment" nonsense, in the Project 2025 Temu Ayn Rand papers, and of course, by their own actions. That is the best indicator of all. The use of children as pawns to abuse in order to compromise individuals of wealth and power is clear to anyone not firmly with scales on their eyes. There is no need at this point for a point of "disclosure". It is grossly evident and to continue to ignore it will most certainly lead to mor…
(2026-02-11). Colombia's president says he escaped assassination attempt while in helicopter. scmp.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier, after months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug traffickers to target him. | On Monday night, Petro's helicopter was unable to land at his destination on the Caribbean coast because of fears that unspecified people "were going to shoot" at it, he said.
(2026-02-11). On the Anniversary of Iran's Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries. juancole.com Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Today, 11 February, marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and coincidentally, it also marks the 15th anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of oppressive rule. There were some other uprisings during what came to be known as the Arab Spring, which resulted in the ousting of ruling dictators. Undeterred, Iranian leaders, after the terrible carnage in January this year, are making big plans to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Many people optimistically assume that massive popular…
(2026-02-11). China's digital services exports soar as tech firms expand overseas. ecns.cn China's digital services exports surged in 2025, with trade in telecommunications, computer, and information services exceeding 800 billion yuan (about $116 billion), according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
(2026-02-11). Violence erupts at opposition protest in Albanian capital. ecns.cn Clashes broke out late Tuesday during an opposition demonstration in front of the Albanian parliament in Tirana, according to local media reports.Thousands gathered in the capital's center to protest alleged government corruption and to call for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku."ÄÄ"ÄÄSome protesters threw Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and other incendiary items, resulting in bursts of flame and smoke, Albanian Daily News reported.
(2026-02-11). What Are the Geopolitical Consequences of the Severe Weakening or Complete Defeat of Iran? unitedworldint.com In today's Middle East, security is an indivisible commodity. By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Strategic analysts know well that the collapse or severe weakening of a key actor in an unstable region such as the Middle East never leads to …
(2026-02-11). Inside Uganda's push to strengthen district health leadership. independent.co.ug 
One of the clearest signs of progress is the growing transformation of district data systems NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of …
(2026-02-11). About 77 pct of Mexico's seized firearms come from U.S.: Mexican defense secretary. ecns.cn Mexico has seized about 18,000 firearms during the current administration, of which around 77 percent originated from the United States, Mexico's Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo said Tuesday.
(2026-02-11). Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy. whyy.org The Trump administration on Thursday will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight The President Donald Trump…
(2026-02-11). For a Better America, Reject Pretty Please Puritanism. counterpunch.org 
"Civilization," H.L. Mencken wrote in 1918, "grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins,
(2026-02-11). On Seeking Asylum and Refuge. counterpunch.org 
Today, during my slog through the Substack messages, newspaper headline notices, and podcast reminders that hit my inbox every morning, two stories drew my attention. Both had to do with the fact that human beings have always moved around this planet, beginning long before there were any countries or maps to display the borders where
(2026-02-11). Curfew and internet blackout imposed as fresh ethnic violence flares in India's Manipur. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Authorities in India's northeastern state of Manipur imposed a curfew and suspended internet services across Ukhrul district on Tuesday, after renewed ethnic violence erupted in the Hill region, forcing residents to flee and destroying dozens of homes.The unrest, centered on Litan Sareikhong village in Ukhrul, a Naga-majority district bordering Myanmar, saw arson attacks and gunfire allegedly involving armed groups amid clashes between Naga and Kuki-Zo communities. Officials said more than 30 houses were torched, though no fatalities had been confirmed as of Tuesday. Security forces were deployed in str…
(2026-02-11). International students celebrate Little New Year immersed in Beijing culture. ecns.cn An international Spring Festival gathering for overseas students was held in Beijing on Tuesday, offering young people from around the world an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture and the historical legacy of the Beijing Central Axis.
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 3/11: The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco. indybay.org Women's Building | 3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-11). Fascist Argentine President Milei's draconian labor counter-reform sparks mass strikes. wsws.org The "Labor Modernization" bill—longer hours, gutted severance, and strike criminalization—has sparked mass protests and strikes as workers rebel against IMF-dictated slavery.
(2026-02-11). Software firms take major hit from AI. wsws.org Last week's fall on Wall Street flowing from the release of a new AI tool by Anthropic has been describe as a "tech wreck" placing a big question mark over the future of many software firms.
(2026-02-11). Rampage against Sydney pro-Palestinian protest orchestrated by NSW government, police command. wsws.org It is clear that police were told "the gloves were off" and they had a green light to violently attack protesters opposing the visit to Australia of Israeli war criminal Isaac Herzog.
(2026-02-11). Belarusian store opens in Kazakhstan's Petropavlovsk. eng.belta.by This is the fourth Belarusian store in the city of Petropavlovsk. According to Aleksei Bogdanov, the expansion of the Belarusian products store network demonstrates the recognition of Belarusian product quality by Kazakh consumers.
(2026-02-11). 'Lending shoulder Trump'. Analyst comments on potash in Belarus-USA talks. eng.belta.by Belarusian potash could become a kind of safety net for U.S. agriculture, given the strained relations between the USA and Canada, political scientist Piotr Petrovsky said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-11). Two ultra-Orthodox parties to back draft-exemption law, state budget any. haaretz.com Sources familiar with the matter say Israel's ultra-Orthodox leaders plan to secure a draft-exemption law, and may accept one even without retroactive exemptions for tens of thousands now deemed draft dodgers. Agudat Yisrael is expected to oppose, but its small size won't block a majority…
(2026-02-11). The Empire Strikes Canada: Canadian Airlines in Crosshairs of Washington's War On Cuba. radiohc.cu from the FACEBOOK page of Isaac Saney * | The decisions by Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and other carriers to cancel flights and vacation packages to Cuba because the island has run out of jet fuel are not neutral commercial adjustments. They are political acts with profound consequences. They make Canadian companies enforcers — unwilling or willing-of a U.S.engineered economic war designed to suffocate Cuba's economy and break the will of its people. | At the heart of Washington's latest escalation—threatening punitive tariffs on any country that supplies fuel to Cuba—is a clear and calcula…
(2026-02-11). Hainan driver goes viral after 4,000-km taxi journey across China with foreign travelers. ecns.cn A road trip by two foreign travelers who recently took a taxi from south China's Hainan Province to Harbin in the country's far northeast, nearly 4,000 kilometers away, has gone viral on social media, unfolding like a real-life drama series.
(2026-02-11). Sunday 3/8: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: A Paradise Built in Hell. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-02-11). China's logistics volume up 5.1% in 2025 on strong industrial, high-tech demand. ecns.cn China's logistics volume increased by 5.1% year-on-year in 2025 to 368.2 trillion yuan ($51.3 trillion), driven largely by industrial demand and rapid growth in high-tech manufacturing, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) on Tuesday.
(2026-02-11). Snap inspection continues in 11th Independent Guards Mechanized Brigade in Slonim. eng.belta.by Today in accordance with the instruction from the head of state and in accordance with the inspection schedule the combat readiness of the brigade units located at their permanent station is being checked.
(2026-02-11). What's Up With Trump's Crazy "Windmill" Hate? counterpunch.org 
It is clear Donald Trump has no interest in encouraging dialogue, easing tensions, or de-escalating conflict. The evidence is plentiful from Greenland and NATO to Minneapolis and basic human rights for all. His "windmill" rants are another level of bombast: deranged, spiteful, and anti-science, embarrassing the United States, raising consumer energy prices, and derailing clean-energy
(2026-02-11). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-11). What is going on with gold and silver? aljazeera.com Gold and silver hit record highs, then crashed hard. We asked people how they're reacting.
(2026-02-11). US will have to do 'something very tough' if no deal reached with Iran, warns Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-11). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-11). China's self-developed Antarctic vehicle travels over 10,000 km. ecns.cn China's self-developed Snow Leopard 6àó6 wheeled vehicle recently completed extreme environment testing in the Antarctic interior, traveling more than 10,000 km with zero failures, China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team said on Tuesday.
(2026-02-11). Market confidence highlighted for stable investment. ecns.cn China has the ability to halt the decline in fixed-asset investment and push for a gradual stabilization in 2026, but it will hinge on restoring private-sector confidence and aligning investment policy more closely with structural reforms, leading economists said.
(2026-02-11). 'You can no longer stay where you are.' Vasiliev comments on challenges and prospects of figure skating. eng.belta.by At the Olympic Games in Milan, the first champions have been crowned in the most beautiful sport -figure skating.
(2026-02-11). Abhishek Sharma hospitalised; doubtful for India's match against Namibia. aljazeera.com Top batter has been in hospital with an upset stomach and is likely to miss India's next T20 World Cup game.
(2026-02-11). Aicha: Female rage and resistance under colonial Morocco. newarab.com 
Female rage has always fascinated me as a concept; in TV, film, books, you name it. Rage is seen as a deeply masculine and negative trait, but women get angry, too. And often. | Seeing other women not only feel rage (particularly in the face of oppression) but express it openly and passionately is a catharsis for so many of us, myself included. So, when I came across
(2026-02-11). Lawsuit Challenges Massive, Decades Long Logging/Burning Project in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. counterpunch.org 
WHAT: Three conservation advocacy groups sued the U.S. Forest Service for approving logging and burning throughout Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in violation of the National Environmental Policy Act, National Forest Management Act, and the Administrative Procedures Act. Additionally a 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue has been filed against the Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
(2026-02-11). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-11). Gremaud defends Olympic slopestyle title at Milan-Cortina Winter Games. ecns.cn Swiss freestyle skier Mathilde Gremaud defended her Olympic women's slopestyle title at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games on Monday, edging China's Eileen Gu by 0.38 points.
(2026-02-11). Economic engine. Belarus' construction industry performance in 2025. eng.belta.by Belarusian Architecture and Construction Minister Aleksandr Studnev briefed journalists on the performance of the country's construction sector in 2025 ahead of the ministry's final board meeting.
(2026-02-11). Why the West is an Unreliable Partner for the Global South. counterpunch.org 
"I'm a revolutionary," says Vijay Prashad midway through the conversation, "but not the kind who, from a soapbox, decrees what must happen. That's revolutionary arrogance. What you do need to do is carefully analyze what the world really looks like and how it's evolving. Only then can you try to exert as much influence as
(2026-02-11). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-11). Arab and Muslim nations at UN condemn Israel's 'annexation' plan. aljazeera.com Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israel's 'annexation' plan at the UN.
(2026-02-11). Who is Hamid Al-Shatri, Iraq's contender for PM. newarab.com 
The crisis began when former prime minister
(2026-02-11). Rwanda's sericulture sector earns millions in exports NAEB. independent.co.ug 
Silkworm farming can provide steady monthly income, with farmers able to harvest and sell products within about 30 days Kigali, Rwanda | JOHN MUGISHA | Rwanda's silkworm farming and silk production industries have generated more than 779 billion Rwandan francs (about $535 million) in foreign exchange since their inception, the National Agricultural Export Development Board …
(2026-02-11). New Zealand's capital city faces environmental disaster from massive sewage leak. wsws.org Following the preventable breakdown of the capital's wastewater treatment plant, tens of millions of litres of raw, untreated sewage have poured into the nearby ocean.
(2026-02-11). US family demands pro-Palestine protester's release after hospitalisation. aljazeera.com Loved ones say they were 'stonewalled' by immigration agents as Leqaa Kordia rushed to hospital from detention centre.
(2026-02-11). 'Monstrous': Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, with reports of severe damage. aljazeera.com Gezani has hit just 11 days after Cyclone Fytia killed 12 people and displaced 31,000 in northwestern Madagascar.
(2026-02-11). France debates plan to ban under15s from social media in bid to protect children. hindustantimes.com France is suddenly asking a question every parent has whispered: should under‚Äë15s be locked out of social media altogether? Lawmakers in Paris are debating sweeping new rules that could make France the first country in Europe to follow Australia's lead and effectively ban major platforms for younger teens. Supporters say it's about protecting kids from addiction, bullying and mental‚Äëhealth harms. Critics warn it's digital prohibition that ignores what teens do online in the real world.
(2026-02-11). The Many Humiliations of White Supremacist Jake Lang. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-11). Ten dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada. geo.tv 
Representational image shows police tape at the scene of a shooting. — AFPSix bodies are found inside a high school.Two more bodies are found at a residence.One person dies while being taken to hospital.Ten people are dead including the shooter after a woman opened fire at a high…
(2026-02-11). Rally Outside Palo Alto Office During Super Bowl Week. indybay.org Following a march from a nearby neighborhood park, a candlelit rally with projections upon the office building of Palantir, company complicit with ICE and the IDF.
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are vying for seats in Bangladesh's first election since Hasina's ouster.
(2026-02-11). Turbulence: Faith, marriage, and feminism put to the test. newarab.com 
When That fear stayed with her, and a year later, she found herself contending with it again when she was due to board a flight to Canada in her third trimester. | However, that fear soon transformed into the plotline for a novel — what if h…
(2026-02-11). Massive popular support for San Francisco teachers in first strike since 1979. wsws.org On Monday, 6,400 educators went on strike against the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), setting up picket lines at 120 sites across the city.
(2026-02-11). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out About Fight For Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-11). The new Axis of Resistance: Sino-Russian technological Enhancement of Iran's Endurance. juancole.com By Jasim Al-Azzawi | — | (
(2026-02-11). London hosts I'm Migrant Festival on SWANA exile and diaspora. newarab.com 
Over several nights in London, audiences are gathering for the Bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community members, the festival — running until 27 February — offers an alternative to dominant cinematic narratives of displacement. It offers narratives that too often reduce migration to moments of crisis or arrival rather than the lives that unfold beyond them. | Shaped by the cu…
(2026-02-11). Guthrie, ICE and the Teaching Moment Media are Missing. counterpunch.org 
Many Americans have been gripped for weeks by the terrifying abduction story of "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie's mother. A beloved family-member snatched by strangers and stolen away to who-knows-where? It's a horror, and no wonder it's grabbed our attention — especially the attention of Savannah's viewers and colleagues in the media. Through her work
(2026-02-11). German ambassador to Russia tapped for Israel posting. haaretz.com Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, who has served in Moscow since 2023, will take over from Steffen Seibert in the summer…
(2026-02-11). sent us to battle, now rehabilitate Israel has one therapist for 850 veterans with PTSD. haaretz.com Testimonies at a Knesset committee session reveal a system overwhelmed by a 180 percent surge in PTSD cases, leaving veterans struggling for food and basic recognition…
(2026-02-11). Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know about Canada's school attack. aljazeera.com At least 9 people were killed, 26 injured; authorities described the suspect as a 'female in a dress with brown hair'.
(2026-02-11). CNA UCSF Panassus Day Of Action Against ICE. indybay.org The CNA at UCSF at Parnassus will be rallying at the Parnassus campus against ICE and the attacks on hospitals. It all be from 3 to 5pm on Thursday the 19th…
(2026-02-11). Person detained in disappearance of US TV host Guthrie's mother. scmp.com A suspect in the abduction of US television host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother, Nancy, was taken into custody in Arizona on Tuesday, nine days after the 84-year-old woman was reported missing, a US law enforcement official briefed on the case said. | The Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a separate statement online late on Tuesday saying that deputies had "detained a subject during a traffic stop" and that the individual was "being questioned ‚Äåin connection to the Nancy Guthrie…
(2026-02-11). Xi stresses care for the elderly, children. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday stressed the importance of caring for the elderly and children during his inspection tour in Beijing ahead of the Spring Festival.
(2026-02-11). Chinese scientists report first likely sighting of black hole devouring white dwarf. ecns.cn Chinese astronomers said they have likely captured the first direct evidence of a mid-sized black hole ripping apart and consuming a white dwarf star, shedding new light on a long-theorized but rarely observed cosmic process.
(2026-02-11). Lukashenko: Iran's resilience on world stage commands respect. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and the Iranian people as the country celebrates the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-02-11). Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal. scmp.com US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalogue that includes hits like "Baby One More Time" and "Oops!…I Did It Again", US media reported on Tuesday. | The deal is believed to be worth around US$200 million, according to sources cited by celebrity site TMZ, though it said the exact amount is not detailed in legal documents. | That sum would be comparable to the sale of Canadian singer Justin Bieber's catalogue in 2023.
(2026-02-11). Congressman Joins Protesters Demanding No ICE at Huge Rally Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org More than a thousand anti-ICE demonstrators on February 8…
(2026-02-11). ICE chief grilled by lawmakers on mass deportation operations at divided U.S. House hearing. ecns.cn Todd Lyons, acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other immigration officials on Tuesday were questioned by lawmakers on mass deportation operations at a U.S. House of Representatives hearing, with Republican and Democratic lawmakers expressing divided views.
(2026-02-11). Monday 2/16: Seaside: Inside the Occupation. indybay.org Peoples Center for Progressive Change, 1238 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-11). Tuesday 3/10: Cindy Cohn / Launch Party for "Privacy's Defender" indybay.org City Lights Bookstore | 261 Columbus Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94133…
(2026-02-11). 9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence. newarab.com 
A The killings occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a picturesque mountain valley town in the foothills of the A total of 27 people…
(2026-02-11). Berlin state election: Socialism, not war. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (SGP) is standing in the Berlin state elections in September. We oppose the all-party coalition for war and social spending cuts. Together with our sister parties in the International Committee of the Fourth International, we are building a worldwide movement to stop the madness of war, mass layoffs and wage cuts.
(2026-02-11). Outside its few red lines, China is the ultimate win-win country. scmp.com China has a few red lines. But if you respect them, life can be smooth and wonderful. China doesn't care if you are Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu or an atheist. It doesn't care if your government is democratic, theocratic or dictatorial. If you want to do business, China is more than happy to partner with you. | If you need aid, that's fine; it won't tell you what to do with the money or otherwise dictate your finances, so long as it sees some returns, whether commercial, strategic or…
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 2/11: Exhibit Honoring the Children of Palestine – Reception. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-02-11). Lukashevich: Cultural ties at heart of China-Belarus friendship. eng.belta.by Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich took part in the first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for a postage stamp and envelope from the Oriental Calendar. Year of the Horse series.
(2026-02-11). Nation's digital trade surplus doubles in 2025. ecns.cn China's digital services exports hit a record high in 2025, propelled by the rapid global expansion of technology giants in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, helping the country more than double its digital trade surplus and partially fill a long-standing gap in overall services trade.
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh's women vanish from ballots as post‚ÄëHasina politics sidelines them. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh is heading into a pivotal election with women making up roughly half the electorate—but only a tiny sliver of the candidates. For the first time in decades, no major party is led by a woman, and many parties have failed to field even 5 percent women contestants, despite years of promises and legal targets. What happened to the legacy of powerful female prime ministers, and why are grassroots women still pushed to the margins of real decision‚Äëmaking?
(2026-02-11). Sino-Russian trade tops $200b. ecns.cn Trade volume between Russia and China has exceeded the $200 billion level for three consecutive years, injecting strong momentum into economic and trade cooperation and demonstrating the deep foundation and broad prospects of bilateral ties, officials and experts said.
(2026-02-11). The future of California's energy infrastructure is fragile. onlineopinion.com.au Net zero sounds clean until you ask an awkward question: what actually powers hospitals, planes, ports, and armies when electricity alone isn't enough? California has no answer.
(2026-02-11). Australian workers and youth speak out against Herzog visit and anti-protest laws. wsws.org "I'm here because Australia's complicit in genocide and it needs to stop—we need to break the system."
(2026-02-11). China probes deadly Shandong mine hoist crash and alleged delayed reporting. ecns.cn Authorities are investigating a fatal hoist accident at a gold mine in eastern China's Shandong Province that killed seven people, as well as allegations that the company failed to report the incident promptly, according to media reports.
(2026-02-11). Africa pushes back on US health deals over data, power. independent.co.ug 
Experts warn of loss of control under 'highly conditional' deals NEWS ANALYSIS | JOHN MUSENZE | A new wave of bilateral health deals with the United States is facing growing resistance across Africa, as courts, civil society groups and public-health experts question how the deals reconfigure control over health data, pathogen samples and national priorities. Fourteen …
(2026-02-11). US grand jury rejects charges against 6 Democrat lawmakers Trump wanted jailed. scmp.com Federal prosecutors failed to bring charges Tuesday against six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse illegal orders, outraging US President Donald Trump, who had called for jail time, US media reported. | Sources told The New York Times and The Washington Post that a federal grand jury – composed of local citizens in Washington – denied the Justice Department's attempts to indict the Democratic lawmakers who posted a short video urging conscientious service.
(2026-02-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-11). Younger Bangladesh voters primed for first post-Hasina election. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters gesture during a rally on the final day of campaigning ahead of the country´s general election in Dhaka on February 9, 2026. — AFP DHAKA: Millions of young Bangladeshis will vote for the first time on Thursday in a landmark…
(2026-02-11). Trump's Politics and a Declining US Capitalism in 2026. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-11). Friday 2/13: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-11). Trump RX: It Doesn't Help Patients, But It Gets Trump's Name on Something. counterpunch.org 
This country has had some bad presidents, but it's a bit hard to imagine a president whose main goal is to put his name on things and who would openly steal billions from the Treasury. But that is Donald Trump. Starting with the quest to get his name on stuff. We now have the Donald
(2026-02-11). Spring Festival temple fair held at UNESCO headquarter in Paris. ecns.cn UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO Yang Xinyu attend a Spring Festival temple fair at UNESCO headquarter in Paris, France on Feb. 10, 2026.
(2026-02-11). Mexico rejects U.S. tariff threat over oil supplies to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated on Tuesday during her usual press conference that she considers the United States' threat to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba to be highly unfair. | "As I said yesterday, we consider it very unfair to impose tariffs on those who send oil to Cuba, and we will continue to help (the island) with various types of humanitarian aid," the head of the Executive Branch reaffirmed from the National Palace. | On January 29, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency and establishing a process to apply tariffs t…
(2026-02-11). Italy reels from armed heist & protests as Olympic security fears intensify. hindustantimes.com Italy is grappling with a surge of unrest after heavily armed gunmen ambushed and blew open an armored cash van in Puglia in broad daylight, even as violent protests and suspected sabotage incidents rocked Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Dramatic footage released by the Carabinieri shows masked assailants using fire and barricades in a failed robbery attempt, with arrests made and a manhunt underway. The chaos — including clashes near Olympic venues, rail disruptions, and arson — has intensified political pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as security concerns mount over Italy's Olympi…
(2026-02-11). 1000+ Protest ICE Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org Photos by: Stay Human San Jose…
(2026-02-11). 3,000 pharmacy, lab workers join strike of 31,000 Kaiser healthcare workers. wsws.org The Kaiser strike is unfolding alongside a widening movement of educators and academic workers across California and the country.
(2026-02-11). Asia-Pacific community highlighted at meeting. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Tuesday for closer regional cooperation amid rising unilateralism, growing protectionism and worsening economic fragmentation in the world, in order to build a prosperous, stable, open and interconnected Asia-Pacific community.
(2026-02-11). Zelensky orders sweeping military overhaul as Ukraine braces for Russian attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a sweeping overhaul of Ukraine's military operations, highlighting urgent changes in air defense, frontline logistics and troop replenishment after a high-level meeting with top commanders and the defense minister. He said air defense in several regions will be "almost completely reorganized," including interceptors, mobile fire groups and short‚Äërange systems, alongside stricter oversight of drones, weapons and personnel on the front. Zelensky added that the defense minister and military command are drafting concrete measures to "strengthen Uk…
(2026-02-11). White paper outlines security path for HK. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office released a white paper on Tuesday titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems", comprehensively reviewing the practice and outlining the way ahead for ensuring security and stability in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
(2026-02-11). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-11). Confucius Museum in Shandong hosts New Year cultural, market event. ecns.cn On Little New Year, which fell on Tuesday this year in northern China, the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong province, invited the public to embark on a Chinese New Year journey with a combination of cultural exhibits and a festive market.
(2026-02-11). Nationwide low pupil turnout marks start of Term One 2026. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The start of Term One 2026 has been marred by low pupil attendance in schools across Uganda, despite the delayed reopening aimed at easing preparations. Reports from multiple districts indicate that only a small fraction of enrolled learners turned up on the first day of term, continuing a pattern …
(2026-02-11). The Jidwaaq Clan: Political Strength and Participation in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. indybay.org Somali clan politics in the Somali Region of Ethiopia…
(2026-02-11). Two Amazon Flex workers were arrested in ICE raid in Hazel Park, Michigan. wsws.org Both men are reportedly asylum seekers and hold Temporary Protected Status. Their seizure occurred in full view of witnesses and the permission of Amazon security.
(2026-02-11). California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections. indybay.org Decision Would List Central Coast, Southern California Pumas…
(2026-02-11). Why Climate Science Is Not Settled. wattsupwiththat.com Viewing the climate issue as unsettled is not to deny science, but rather to respect it. Empirical inquiry thrives on skepticism, on a willingness to question assumptions, on the refusal to treat model outputs as conclusive. To dismiss this centuries-old process is to put at risk the lifestyles and lives of billions.
(2026-02-11). UK court convicts Afghan asylum seeker of raping 12-year-old girl. geo.tv 
Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan asylum seeker, convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, central England. —www.warwickshire.police.ukA UK court on Tuesday convicted an Afghan man of raping a 12-year-old girl, a case that sparked protests and political controversy after police…
(2026-02-11). Hungary says EU blocked Trump's Ukraine peace deal by steering Zelensky to DC. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused the European Union of undermining U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to broker peace in Ukraine, saying the bloc has "isolated itself" and lost influence in global politics and the world economy. In a strongly worded statement, Szijjarto alleged that EU leaders effectively tried to block a potential peace deal by escorting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington to ensure no agreement was reached. He argued that, had European leaders not acted this way, peace in Ukraine "could have already been established," and contrasted their approach with…
(2026-02-11). Government, Stanchart sign Shs 2.747tn infrastructure financing deal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the country's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy and expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040. The agreements were signed …
(2026-02-11). Streamlined refinancing set to boost tech funding. ecns.cn The optimized refinancing measures recently unveiled by three major Chinese stock exchanges will help direct resources more precisely to quality companies and better nurture technological innovation, said experts and market mavens.
(2026-02-11). Trump increases number of aircraft shot down during Pak-Ind conflict to 10. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks at a ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US, January 16, 2026. — ReutersTrump once again takes credit for ending Pak-Ind war.US president says he warned Pakistan, India of tariffs.Trump claims the arch-rivals were going to go…
(2026-02-11). Thousands of Striking UESF Teachers, Students & Families Rally at SF City Hall For Living Wages. indybay.org Thousands of striking UESF teachers, students and community members rallied at San Francisco City Hall on 2/9/26 on the first day of the strike.
(2026-02-11). Norway snags three golds in single day at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. ecns.cn Norway enjoyed a golden day across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday, with cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo once again at the heart of the celebrations.
(2026-02-11). Germany: At Bosch, Stalinist MLPD attacks opposition to IG Metall union apparatus. wsws.org The Stalinists of the MLPD are playing the role of henchmen for the trade union mafia: they intimidate workers who want to defend themselves and employ the vilest lies to defend the bureaucracy.
(2026-02-11). Ramadan's surprise: Muna Wassef to perform 'Mawlana' series theme song. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a surprising twist for the Ramadan 2026 drama season, Syrian actress Muna Wassef will sing the theme song for the Syrian series "Mawlana".Not only will she perform the theme song of the Ramadan series, but Wassef is also co-starring along with Taim Hassan, Nour Ali, and Fares Al-Helou. The "Mawlana" series is written by Lubna Haddad and directed by Samer Al-Barkawi.The director posted the series' theme song poster on his official Instagram account, commenting: "On your birthday, you gave us a gift, before we could give you one… May our oak tree [Wassef's nickname] live a long life."Wassef was 20 y…
(2011-02-26). Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran on Wednesday, as tensions simmer over Iran's nuclear programme. | In a call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two leaders discussed regional and international developments and matters of mutual interest. They agreed to maintain close coordination on shared priorities. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan. | The two leaders exchan…
(2026-02-11). 'Elderly drifters' find homes away from home. ecns.cn Across China's major cities, a quiet migration known as Lao Piao— literally "elderly drifters" — is unfolding as older adults leave their hometowns to help care for grandchildren in urban households.
(2026-02-11). Workers Unpaid for Renovating Saudi Prince's Tangier Palace. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The port in Tangier, Morocco, July 7, 2024. | © 2024 Wilfrid Esteve/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — At least 50 Moroccan companies and hundreds of their workers have not been compensated for at least US$5 million worth of renovation and maintenance work at a palace in Tangier owned by a Saudi prince, Human Rights Watch said today.Moroccan company representatives said that their efforts to get compensation have been futile despite repeated assurances by Saudi companies and palace representatives that they will provide payment. It remains unclear which entities or…
(2026-02-11). Australia: "Prohibited hate group" laws recall 1951 referendum to ban "communism" wsws.org The Albanese Labor government's legislation echoes that of 1950 and 1951, when the Menzies government sought to criminalise "communists."
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 2/25: Virtual Visit to Majd al-Krum. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2026-02-11). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-11). 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, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-11). Chinese skier Yang Ya finishes 24th in women's moguls qualification at Milano-Cortina 2026. ecns.cn Yang Ya of China is in action at the first round of the women's moguls qualification in freestyle skiing at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. Yang finished 24th with a score of 57.60 points.
(2011-02-26). 'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video. tribune.com.pk 
Federal prosecutors have released bodycam footage in the case of a Chicago woman who survived being shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration crackdown last fall, part of a trove of evidence that casts doubt on the Trump administration's account of the incident. | Soon after the shooting, the US Department of Homeland Security said Marimar Martinez, a US citizen, had rammed the agents with her car. But the footage suggested that the agents could have struck her vehicle themselves. | Video, emails and other records were released by the US Attorney's Office in Chicago late on Tuesday aft…
(2026-02-11). When climate risk becomes a budget risk. independent.co.ug 
Here is why climate change is no longer just an environmental but a public finance issue COMMENT | HELLEN DIANA ZAWEDDE | When harvests fail after prolonged droughts, when floods cut off roads and markets, when heat waves strain health services, and when infrastructure crumbles under extreme weather, the damage is often described as a …
(2026-02-11). 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…
(2026-02-11). Video: Tortoise miraculously escapes fire in California. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – CCTV footage obtained by ABC News recently flooded social media, capturing a pet tortoise miraculously escaping fire from its shed in California. Reports state that the tortoise named Leo escaped when a heat lamp fell inside the shed, igniting the fire. Leo's mom wasn't home at the time, but her neighbors saw the fire and rushed to put it out. Video: Tortoise miraculously escapes fire in California: A pet tortoise escaped a fire in Southern California after a heat lamp fell and ignited the shed where she lives.‚Å£ | Security camera footage shows the tortoise, named Leo, moving…
(2026-02-11). Belarus' ambassador meets with diaspora in North Kazakhstan Region. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with representatives of the Belarusian cultural center Radzima at the House of Friendship in Petropavlovsk, North Kazakhstan Region.
(2026-02-11). Solidarity with Unions! Protest at Palantir Ahead of Super Bowl. indybay.org Kristi Noem announced last fall that ICE would be coming in force to the San Francisco Bay city of Santa Clara to do their dirty work during Super Bowl Week. Although authorities later tried to back away from this statement, Bay Area activists prepared with protests ahead of the big game. This Palantir action was on February 5th; DHS presence was confirmed to be in nearby Mountain View, CA the next day.
(2026-02-11). China's CPI up for 4th straight month in January. ecns.cn China's consumer prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in January, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-02-11). Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video. whyy.org A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to The Justice Department opened an
(2026-02-11). Soothsaying and the Sampling Referendum: The Heralded Rise of One Nation. counterpunch.org 
Nominal realities bedevil politics. They usually find form in polling statistics, airings in the land of pundits and those self-appointed wise people who think they have a measure of the electorate and its various wishes. Folly often follows, garlanded with errors of judgment and failed predictions: Brexit and Donald Trump's election in 2016; Trump's re-election in 2024. The
(2026-02-11). Retailers gird up for Spring Festival shopping frenzy. ecns.cn As the country's biggest holiday approaches, the Chinese New Year — especially this year's extended nine-day break — has become a critical period for consumption, offering a vital window for retailers to bolster their performance.
(2026-02-11). Belarusian MPs ratify agreement on SCO's Anti-Drug Center. eng.belta.by Belarusian parliamentarians have ratified the agreement on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Anti-Drug Center, which was signed in Tianjin on 1 September 2025, BelTA has learned.
(2026-02-11). Lucinda Williams' World's Gone Wrong: An urgent protest against the fascist danger. wsws.org Formally, it could be described as a blues-rock album, but it is more importantly a call to fight against the fascist regime emerging in the US. This is a welcome development among popular musicians.
(2026-02-11). Mediterranean political general strike obstructs arms deliveries. workers.org 
Dockworkers at 20 ports on the Mediterranean Sea launched a political strike Feb. 6 and held demonstrations against war and the expanded military budgets, especially in European Union countries. The strike targeted ships suspected of bringing arms to Israeli ports. Dockworkers also protested the privatization and militarization of port infrastructure. . . . |
(2026-02-11). Shootings at school and home in Canadian town leave 10 dead, many injured. scmp.com A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman whom police believe to be the shooter, while two more people were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. | The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people are injured, including two who were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries, after the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. | School shootings are rare in Canada.
(2026-02-11). Wednesday 3/11: Webinar: Fasting, Faith and the Fight Against Erasure: Ramadan in Al Quds. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ramadan-fa……
(2026-02-11). Cuba's Mariela Castro Espín: As Fidel taught us, 'You don't negotiate principles.'. workers.org 
Interview by Carlos Aznárez, editor of Resumen Latinoamericano, with Mariela Castro Espin, head of Cuba's National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX), on important international issues. Feb. 3, 2026. For original in Spanish, resumenlatinoamericano.org, Translation by John Catalinotto. Mariela Castro Espín speaks on threats from imperialism in decline. (Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano) . . . |
(2026-02-11). Palestinians fear West Bank annexation after Israel approves new rules. aljazeera.com Palestinians alarmed as Israeli land rules ease illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-02-11). Malta issues commemorative stamp celebrating Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse. ecns.cn MaltaPost on Monday unveiled a commemorative stamp celebrating the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse at a ceremony held in the capital, Valletta. The release marks the third consecutive year that Malta has issued stamps themed around the Chinese zodiac.
(2026-02-11). Tank battalion of 120th mechanized brigade mustered as part of Belarusian army's inspection. eng.belta.by The alert caught the battalion's soldiers in a military training area in Borisov District where they were conducting exercises. "We are always ready to carry out any task at any time," said Aleksei Lyashenko, Chief of Staff of the independent tank battalion.
(2026-02-11). Belarus' ambassador presents credentials to Sultan of Oman. eng.belta.by The parties highlighted the active dynamics of contacts at various levels and also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral events, including holding the first session of the joint committee on cooperation and investment.
(2026-02-11). Do we need Elon Musk to help fix our planning systems? onlineopinion.com.au What if fixing housing wasn't about more planners or smarter rules – but ruthless simplification? Planning law meets Elon Musk.
(2026-02-11). Arab & Islamic nations urge UN action over new Israeli moves to annex West Bank. hindustantimes.com In a rare assembly, United Nation ambassadors from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held a press conference Tuesday to condemn the new Israeli measures to further annex the West Bank. Led by Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador, the dozens of Arab and Islamic countries, including Syria and Turkey, said that they have asked the U.N. Security Council to take up the issue of the West Bank in an emergency meeting. Watch for details…
(2026-02-11). Colombian President Petro says 'escaped being killed' in assassination plot. aljazeera.com Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.
(2026-02-11). Global agribusinesses deepen roots in China's rural revitalization drive. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | As China advances comprehensive rural revitalization and bolsters food security, multinational agribusinesses are finding new impetus to deepen their engagement across the nation's extensive agricultural value chain — from livestock breeding and feed supplies to product processing and rural services. The recent release of China's annual "No. 1 central document" has …
(2026-02-11). China conducts low-altitude flight test for Long March-10 rocket. ecns.cn China successfully conducted a low-altitude demonstration and validation flight test of the Long March-10 launch vehicle system, along with a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft system, at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, on Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
(2026-02-11). Canada school mass shooting live: 9 dead, 27 wounded in BC's Tumbler Ridge. aljazeera.com Shock, heartbreak after mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in remote town near Rocky Mountains.
(2026-02-11). West Ham vs Man United ends in draw as Spurs lose to Newcastle. aljazeera.com Carrick's team earn injury-time draw at West Ham, while Spurs lose at home to push manager Thomas Frank closer to exit.
(2026-02-11). Chewy rice cakes embody wishes for good fortune. ecns.cn For generations of Chinese families, "nian gao" has been the most tangible festive expression of hope"ÄÄOver time, as the word gao(cake) came to echo gao(high), the rice cake took on its enduring association with progress and aspiration.
(2026-02-11). Israeli MK secretly taped committee legal adviser, used recording in suit against TV station. haaretz.com In a conversation in late 2023, Knesset Constitution Committee head Simcha Rothman pressured his legal advisor to deny a report by Channel 12's Guy Peleg, who claimed that Rothman said that the lives of two Israeli brothers murdered in the West Bank were more important than people killed on October 7…
(2026-02-11). Our Leaders Couldn't Fix Our Problems If They Wanted To (And They Don't Want To). caitlinjohnstone.com.au Our leaders are not wise or insightful. They're not even particularly intelligent. Our society is led by plutocrats who only know how to make more money, by unelected empire managers who only know how to dominate and control, and by elected politicians who only know how to say the right words and make the right bargains in order to get themselves elected.
(2026-02-11). What Trump's racist video reveals. workers.org 
There is absolutely no denying that Donald Trump is a bonafide white supremacist whose mission is to turn back the clock to the days of enslavement and the Confederacy. He has shown this in both words and deeds with the removal of federal monuments and public artifacts acknowledging that slavery . . . |
(2026-02-11). China issues guidelines to boost low-altitude information and communication capacity. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese authorities have jointly issued guidelines to bolster the information and communication sector, aiming to support the development of low-altitude infrastructure.
(2026-02-11). 10 dead in mass shooting in Canada, 25 injured. ecns.cn Ten people, including a suspected shooter, were found dead following a mass shooting in a town in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday, Canadian police said.
(2026-02-11). China curbs U.S. Treasury exposure as global pressure mounts on dollar dominance. albawaba.com ALBWABA- Chinese regulators have instructed major commercial and private banks to limit new purchases of U.S. Treasuries and reduce existing holdings, signaling a cautious recalibration of China's exposure to dollar-denominated debt, according to sources familiar with the matter.State holdings, which stood at around $682.6 billion in late 2025, the lowest since 2008, remain unaffected.The advisory, communicated verbally over recent weeks, is framed by Beijing as a risk-management measure to mitigate concentration risks and market volatility. It also aligns with China's long-term strategy to diversify reserves, wh…
(2026-02-11). This is what Trump can demand from Netanyahu in exchange for removing the Iranian threat. haaretz.com Trump has already flexed his muscles to the point of bursting. Aircraft carriers can't come home empty-handed. And Netanyahu is threatening that even without America, Israel will go to war on its own. So what should Trump demand from Israel in return?
(2026-02-11). Sydney police brutality over Herzog an open letter to Premier Minns. asiapacificreport.nz OPEN LETTER: By James Ricketson Dear Premier Chris Minns I was arrested outside the Sydney Town Hall on Monday evening charged with assaulting a police officer. During my violent arrest I sustained several bloody injuries. I can barely walk today and my right kidney hurts very badly as a result of its being punched. Or…
(2026-02-11). Why is high-energy Year of the Horse of 2026 so special. ecns.cn The Year of the Horse (Bing Wu) is approaching, making the second year when Spring Festival was recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. As both Bing and Wu are linked to the fire element in ancient calendrical system, the year is seen as an energetic fire horse year, with babies born in 2026 believed to embody passion and vitality.
(2026-02-11). India's Labour Code "reform" : A savage attack on worker rights. wsws.org India's new labour codes dismantle legal protections governing wages, job security and working conditions, and dramatically curtail workers' legal right to strike.
(2026-02-11). Belarus to host SCO Education Ministers meeting in June. eng.belta.by "In the autumn, Minsk will also host the 9th Congress of Teachers and Education Workers from the CIS member states," Andrei Ivanets said.
(2026-02-11). Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh's vote. aljazeera.com The young leader of the protest-born National Citizen Party has teamed up with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest elections.
(2026-02-11). China releases white paper on Hong Kong SAR's efforts in safeguarding national security under 'One Country, Two Systems' framework. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems."
(2026-02-11). How New York City nurses can fight the sellout of their 4-week strike. wsws.org On Tuesday, a day after the New York State Nurses Association announced sellout tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, the union leadership is violating its own bylaws to shut down the strike at the remaining hospital system, NewYork Presbyterian.
(2026-02-11). How Uganda's economy can withstand global turmoil. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | BETHUEL KARANJA | From Washington to Beijing, the global economic weather is turning unpredictable. Trade rules that once anchored international commerce are fraying under the strain of protectionism, geopolitical rivalry and economic nationalism. For a small, open economy like Uganda's, deeply plugged into global commodity markets, capital flows and donor financing, these global …
(2026-02-11). Who owns Africa's agricultural data in the age of EUDR? independent.co.ug 
As EU rules tighten, EAC—SADC leaders should push for state-led traceability and regional compliance mechanisms COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | The global trade architecture is currently undergoing a shift to one increasingly defined by stringent sustainability mandates and digital traceability requirements. This transition is most visible in the emergence of the European Union (EU) Green Deal, …
(2026-02-11). ICE in Minnesota — Days 69-71: Hints of Fed Withdrawal Teased; Homeland Security Chiefs Grilled in Congress. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-11). Kyiv mayor Klitschko admits rift with Zelensky amid heavy Russian strikes. hindustantimes.com Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stunned UK lawmakers by openly admitting deep divisions between Ukraine's local leadership and President Volodymyr Zelensky's central government. Speaking during a videocall session, Klitschko said the relationship between city authorities and the national leadership is far from easy, echoing frustrations shared by many mayors across Ukraine. His blunt remarks come as Russia's relentless missile and drone strikes continue to pressure Ukraine's air defenses, triggering public blame games over responsibility and shortages. Klitschko insisted he is not responsible for air defense fail…
(2026-02-11). Los Angeles moves to dismantle federal oversight of homelessness as crisis deepens. wsws.org Los Angeles Democrats move to dismantle judicial oversight to shield failure on homelessness.
(2026-02-11). US designates two Micronesian leaders over corruption allegations. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The United States has designated two high-profile public office holders from Palau and the Marshall Islands for "significant corruption", the US Department of State says. Palau's Senate president Hokkons Baules has been designated "for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors," while the former mayor of the Kili/Bikini/Ejit community in…
(2026-02-11). China's AI chip sector charges ahead. ecns.cn A wave of initial public offerings is sweeping China's graphics processing unit, or GPU sector, marking a critical phase in the nation's push for self-reliance in advanced computing power.
(2026-02-11). Canadian police say 9 killed in British Columbia's Tumbler Ridge shooting. aljazeera.com British Columbia Premier David Eby describes the attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School as an 'unimaginable tragedy'.
(2026-02-11). Fakegate Remembered: The Shame of Peter Gleick. wattsupwiththat.com "[Peter] Gleick's use of deception [against the Heartland Institute] in pursuit of his cause after years of calling out climate deception has destroyed his credibility and harmed others…. That is his personal tragedy and shame…. — Andrew Revkin, New York Times, February 20, 2012)…
(2026-02-11). Cuba's fuel crisis exposes a renewed U.S.—Russia power struggle | Trump | Putin. hindustantimes.com Cuba is running out of fuel but the real question is whether it is also running out of strategic room to breathe. As blackouts stretch for hours fuel is rationed and daily life tightens across the island a much older geopolitical contest is resurfacing. The United States is increasing pressure on Havana openly questioning whether Cuba can survive at all while Russia accuses Washington of deliberately "suffocating" the island. But is this really a clash between rival or something more uncomfortable? This video asks why Cuba keeps reappearing at moments of global tension and why both Washington and Moscow seem inve…
(2026-02-11). The Department of Justice moves to gut the right of asylum. wsws.org Immigration courts are being rigged in favor of the White House-driven witch-hunt against those seeking asylum under international law.
(2026-02-11). Volfovich describes pace of Belarus' Armed Forces inspection. eng.belta.by State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media that the inspection of the Armed Forces of Belarus, ordered by the president, is proceeding with high intensity.
(2026-02-11). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……
(2026-02-11). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Cough, Fever on the Rise in Dakshina Kannada; Officials Rule Out Major Health Threat. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). JD Vance's Baku joke steals spotlight as U.S. seals key defence and energy deals. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-11). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). On Seeking Asylum and Refuge in a Hostile Trumpian United States. juancole.com
(2026-02-11). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Submit Comprehensive Proposal: Centre's Response to Airport Plan at Udupi's Yermal. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Redefining the Purpose of News in Noisy Times. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). Skyward Bound: Mangaluru Eyes Permanent Wings for Coastal Tourism. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Standing Mandatory for 'Vande Mataram'; To Be Sung Before 'Jana Gana Mana'. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). What Makes Cricket the Most Followed Sport in India, Even Off the Field? coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-11). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). From ferry to gateway: how Hainan's customs closure powers ASEAN-China common market. ecns.cn
(2026-02-11). "Gently, Brother!" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:36. juancole.com
(2026-02-11). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). Ex-IRGC chief warns Trump & Netanyahu could ignite World War III amid tensions. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-11). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-11). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-11). Muy injusta medida de EEUU contra Cuba, reitera presidenta Sheinbaum. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este martes, durante su habitual conferencia de prensa, que considera muy injusta la amenaza de Estados Unidos de imponer aranceles a países que suministren petróleo a Cuba.Como lo dije ayer, consideramos que es muy injusto que se ponga aranceles a quien envía petróleo a Cuba, y vamos a seguir ayudando (a la isla) con ayuda humanitaria de distinto tipo", reafirmó. | El mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, rubricó el 29 de enero una orden ejecutiva que declara una supuesta emergencia nacional y establece un proceso para aplicar gravámenes a bienes de países qu…
(2026-02-11). øQué rutas de ómnibus volverán a operar en la capital cubana? cubadebate.cu La Empresa Provincial de Transporte Habana informó la reanudación de los servicios de transportación de pasajeros en la red principal de rutas (P), con excepción de la P16. Según comunicó la entidad, la medida permite restablecer progresivamente la movilidad en la capital, en correspondencia con las condiciones operativas actuales.
(2026-02-11). Feria de salud en Guinea Bissau para mejorar la calidad de vida de la población. radiohc.cu 
Con el propósito de hacer una pesquiza sanitaria en la población, los días 6 y 7 de febrero se organizó una Feria por la Salud en el Parque Nacional Dulombi, en la zona de Galumaru Cosse, en la Región Bafata de Guinea Bissau, patrocinada por la Brigada Médica Cubana, la Asociación de Exalumnos, la de Amigos de Cuba y el hospital de Cossé. | La acción detecta padecimientos, promueve el bienestar y el acceso a la atención médica gratuita para las comunidades locales y de igual manera educa a los pobladores en medidas higiénico sanitarias para evitar propagación de enfermedades. | El médico cubano Edelkis Mederos Mu…
(2026-02-11). Arribó Netanyahu a Estados Unidos para reunirse con Trump. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, arribó la tarde de este martes a la Base Conjunta Andrews, en el estado de Maryland, Estados Unidos, informó The Times of Israel. Se espera que se reúna mañana con el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en la Casa Blanca para discutir las negociaciones con Irán.
(2026-02-11). Consejo de Estado acuerda liberar de funciones laborales a un grupo de delegados municipales para fortalecer el vínculo con los electores. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado acordó la liberación de las funciones laborales de los delegados a las Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular cuya responsabilidad lo permita, con el objetivo de garantizar un vínculo más permanente y efectivo con sus electores y una atención sistemática a los planteamientos de la comunidad.
(2026-02-11). Cienfuegos garantiza servicios básicos de salud ante desabastecimiento de combustible. radiohc.cu Garantizar la atención básica de salud priorizando al Programa Materno Infantil es una de las indicaciones adoptadas en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos para enfrentar el desabastecimiento de combustible tras el bloqueo energético impuesto por el imperialismo estadounidense. | "También se va a mantener lo relacionado con la actividad oncológica y la de hemodiálisis, con reorganización de los servicios, en cuanto al transporte porque los pacientes se trasladarán al Hospital General Provincial y estarán ingresándose durante el tiempo que estemos en esta situación". | Así informó la Doctora Eyleen Palmero Díaz, Dir…
(2026-02-11). En medio del cerco de EE.UU., Cuba trata de favorecer producciones esenciales. radiohc.cu Los cubanos se mueven bajo el impacto de nuevas disposiciones de austeridad, provocadas por el cerco energético dictado por Estados Unidos, sin amparo legal y moral. | En el país asumen medidas de emergencia que mantienen los apagones de electricidad y reducen el ya insuficiente transporte público, lo que crea obstáculos a la movilidad laboral y exige ajustar horarios en unidades productivas y de servicios. | Tanto la ONU como varios gobiernos, alertaron sobre el peligro de que con el boicot energético de Washington se podría generar una crisis humanitaria en la mayor de las Antillas. | Por supuesto, los cubanos…
(2026-02-11). ETECSA reajusta canales de atención a sus usuarios. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba, ETECSA, emitió este martes una nota informativa acerca de la aplicación de ajustes en el funcionamiento de los canales de atención a la población, según las condiciones específicas de cada provincia. | Las medidas están en correspondencia con las orientaciones emitidas debido a la situación actual del país, agravada por una orden ejecutiva del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, firmada el pasado 29 de enero, en la que amenaza con imponer aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El texto de ETECSA explica que en el caso de…
(2026-02-11). ICAIC anuncia seis obras cubanas preseleccionadas a los Premios Platino. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta del ICAIC, Yanín Martínez, destacó como noticia central la preselección de seis obras cubanas en esta edición de los Premios Platino: el largometraje documental "Mijaín", la serie Ruta ADN Cuba, "Baracoa" opera prima de Luis Ernesto Doñas, la coproducción cubano-norteamericana "Malecón", los largometrajes "Calle 232" y "Cinco Historias de Amor y un Bolerón desesperado".
(2026-02-11). Presidente Gustavo Petro denuncia intento de magnicidio en su contra. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, escapó de un intento de asesinato cuando volaba en un helicóptero, tras meses de advertencias sobre planes de narcotraficantes para matarlo. El mandatario sostuvo que la noche del lunes no pudo aterrizar en el departamento de Córdoba, debido a que "iban a disparar a la aeronave" en la que se transportaba.
(2026-02-11). Cuba felicita a António José Seguro por elección en Portugal. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este martes a António José Seguro por su reciente elección como presidente de Portugal. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, Díaz-Canel expresó la voluntad de continuar promoviendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos países. | #Portugal. | Expresamos nuestra voluntad de continuar promoviendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos países — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-02-11). EEUU retorna a Cuba a 170 migrantes irregulares, por vía aérea. radiohc.cu Un grupo de 170 migrantes irregulares procedentes de Estados Unidos retornó a Cuba este lunes en cumplimiento de los acuerdos migratorios bilaterales. | La acción constituyó la primera operación de devolución del presente año, desde ese país, realizada por el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana. | El Ministerio del Interior informó que llegaron 153 hombres y 17 mujeres. | Agregó que tres de esas personas fueron trasladadas al órgano de investigación por encontrarse como presuntos comisores de hechos delictivos antes de salir del territorio nacional. | Las autoridades cubanas han ratificado su comp…
(2026-02-11). La energía del sol en manos jóvenes. cubadebate.cu Operadores del Parque Solar Fotovoltaico Tuninucú, en Sancti Spíritus, monitorean en tiempo real la generación eléctrica de una instalación que aporta energía limpia al Sistema Eléctrico Nacional, en medio de uno de los escenarios más complejos del país.
(2026-02-11). Belarus, Peru to explore new avenues of cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov has met with Peruvian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Manuel Augusto De Cossío Klàºver…
(2026-02-10). Hamas leader says no to disarmament, foreign rule. workers.org 
The following article appeared on the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) website on Feb. 7, 2026. Tehran, Iran — Top official of the Hamas movement Khaled Mashal has strongly rejected calls for disarmament of Gaza, describing them as a step toward facilitating the annihilation and genocide of Palestinians. Hamas resistance . . . |
(2026-02-10). Millennials and Gen Z Represent 155 Million in Trump's Voting Bloc. globalresearch.ca It appears the White House release of the Epstein Files includes files that have absolutely nothing to do with Epstein including fully redacted DAILY BRIEFINGS of the FBI.
(2026-02-10). Bayern Munich footballer reportedly asked for 14-year-old girls, Epstein files show. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the U.S. Department of Justice released millions of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's files, the names of officials, celebrities, and prominent figures appeared, including the famous footballer Franck Ribéry.Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribéry was
(2026-02-10). Charles gets heckled by crowd over his paedophile associate brother. thecanary.co 
Charles Windsor has again been heckled over his brother Andrew and serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein. The monarch was on a visit to Clitheroe in Lancashire and ignored questions before clambering into his car. He faced a similar crowd response last week in an Essex village and before that in the Scottish town of Stirling. Andrew […] | By
(2026-02-10). DDA Roshanara Club Expands Legacy with 600 New Lifetime Members. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Roshanara Club has embraced more than 600 new Lifetime Members, officials revealed on Tuesday. Split into 339 non-government and 298 government members, these enrollments are set to enhance the club's storied tradition.
(2026-02-10). Estonia Sounds Alarm: Russia's Military Buildup Targets Europe's Power Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia does not plan to attack any NATO country this year or next, according to Estonia's foreign intelligence service. However, Russia is rapidly rebuilding its military forces as Europe increases its defense efforts. The Estonian intelligence emphasizes that Europe should focus on enhancing its defense so that Russia feels it cannot win against NATO. The …
(2026-02-10). Full text: Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems.""ÄÄ"ÄÄPlease see the attachment for the document.
(2026-02-10). Ethiopia builds secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters. newarab.com 
The camp constitutes the first direct evidence of Ethiopia's involvement in
(2026-02-10). What did Streeting think would happen if he revealed his messages with Mandelson? thecanary.co 
Health secretary and all round wrong 'un Wes Streeting has revealed his messages with disgraced paedophile's mate Peter Mandelson. Or at least some of them. It was a huge self-own and more revealing than he may have wished. Streeting may have been hoping that openness would rescue his ambitions to replace his boss when he […] | By
(2026-02-10). Why Japan's Automotive Model Matters for Pakistan's Economic Future. thinktank.pk The Japan—Pakistan Business Seminar 2026, hosted by His Excellency Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Pakistan, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the private sector to explore new avenues for bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and sustainable investment between the two countries. Held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, …
(2026-02-10). The democrats need a concrete governing agenda. onlineopinion.com.au Outrage isn't a governing strategy. If Democrats want to win and govern, they must offer voters something rarer than resistance: a credible plan for power, prosperity, and unity.
(2026-02-10). In a First, Malegaon Elects Females as Mayor, Dy Mayor. ummid.com Shaikh Nasreen Khalid and Shan e Hind Nihal Ahmed were Saturday February 07, 2026 respectively elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malegaon.
(2026-02-10). Hamas condemns Israel's push to execute Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Monday, Hamas said Israel's decision to accelerate the bill and begin preparing mechanisms for its implementation exposes "the true face" of the Israeli state, which was "founded on bloodshe…
(2026-02-10). RMT Action Against Assaults campaign at Scottish parliament calls for new law. thecanary.co 
The RMT is demanding a new law to safeguard transport workers in Scotland against a sharp rise in assaults. This comes ahead of a meeting with MSPs in Holyrood. Action Against Assaults The union will hold the 'Action Against Assaults' event at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 11 February at 1pm. This event will bring […] | By
(2026-02-10). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-10). Washington's Power Recalibration in the Indo-Pacific. counterpunch.org 
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 National Defense Strategy (NDS), released on January 23 under the title Restoring Peace Through Strength for a New Golden Age of America, offers a vision as unsettling as it is unambiguous. It signals
(2026-02-10). US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military. newarab.com 
(2026-02-10). US to relinquish senior NATO posts to Britain, Italy. geo.tv 
Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. — Reuters Italy to take charge of NATO's Naples command.Britain set to lead NATO's Norfolk command.US…
(2026-02-10). How Iran Gained the Ability to Track Stealth Aircraft: China Deal and the YLC-8B system. moderndiplomacy.eu China has recently been closely monitoring the level of US and Israeli intelligence penetration within Iran, particularly through the Israeli Mossad, especially after the strikes and operations that took place inside Iran between 2025 and early 2026. These operations revealed to China deep security vulnerabilities in sensitive Iranian facilities and databases. The most prominent aspect …
(2026-02-10). Bonobo demonstrates the cognitive ability to imagine "make believe" objects. wsws.org Such capacity forms the evolutionary basis for abstract symbolic thought among humans.
(2026-02-10). Geopolitical Obstcles to International Law Enforcement: Deficiencies in the Management of Global Security. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: Ressponse of Richard Falk to Questions posed by the Iranian journalist Asgar Ghahramanpour, 9. February 2026] 1. **In light of the rise and consolidation of far-right and nationalist movements—such as the Trump phenomenon in the United States and similar trends in Europe and elsewhere—how do you assess the current status of international law …
(2026-02-10). UK's Streeting described Israel as rogue state in private texts. newarab.com 
In messages exchanged with veteran Labour figure Peter Mandelson, Streeting wrote that "Israel is committing war crimes before our eyes". | "Their government talks…
(2026-02-10). International Opposition To Trump, ICE Shapes Milan Olympics Opening. popularresistance.org The 2026 Winter Olympics has seen an outpouring of opposition to Trump and the presence in Milan of agents of his murderous Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. | Italy's fascist prime minister, Georgia Meloni, welcomed US Vice President JD Vance to Milan and placed the city on lockdown. Nearly 6,000 heavily-armed Italian police and military officers are patrolling the streets. Snipers are deployed on the rooftops, no-fly zones have been established across the city and a special decree allows police to jail people in Milan for 12 hours on the flimsy grounds that police suspect they might engage in vi…
(2026-02-10). For a militant, united labor movement. cpusa.org 
Presented by Cameron Harrison on behalf of the Labor Commission CPUSA to the National Committee meeting on January 31, 2026. | Our labor movement is positioned within the context of a rising tide of worker militancy and growing class consciousness, which exists alongside a structurally weakened trade union movement with a legacy of class collaboration. This is coupled with a full-on political and economic assault by monopoly capital — the financial oligarchy. The Trump administration is accelerating this offensive on two fronts: it is an economic war on our working class through vicious union-busting an…
(2026-02-10). "Market-Based" Environmentalism = Yellowstone Buffalo Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Yellowstone bison have flourished for more than 10,000 years. In the 1830s settler-colonialists and other two-legged parasites nearly wiped them out. Now, almost 200 years later, the old cognitive model, Manifest Destiny, possesses a new plundering herd of uber-wealthy, neo-colonialists engaged in what can best be described as slow-motion domestication, or in other words, buffalo
(2026-02-10). Minneapolis Teaches How To Fight Fascist Occupation And Terrorism. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's 'Metro Surge' in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where 3,000 or more federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been deployed to terrorize residents and arrest thousands of people a day, has been met with fierce resistance both locally and through national and international solidarity. Clearing the FOG speaks with FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley, who lives close to the cities, about the current situation there, the illegality of the tactics used by federal agents, and the fight back against them. Then, India McKinney of the Electronic Frontier Foundation speaks about the use of…
(2026-02-10). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-10). Zelensky says peace hinges on security guarantees against future Russian attacks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his latest war address, said Ukraine is preparing for major international meetings on defense and security in both Europe and the United States, stressing that peace is only possible with firm, tangible security guarantees to stop future Russian attacks and hybrid operations. He emphasized that all of Europe now understands the threat of Russian interference, missiles, drones, and destabilization, called the security-guarantee documents ready, and thanked global partners for their support, declaring there is no alternative to security, peace, or rebuilding Ukraine. Watch…
(2026-02-10). American 'Chip Diplomacy': The Caucasus, The Balkans, Eastern Europe And The Middle East In The Eurasian Context Analysis. eurasiareview.com In the 21st century, the United States foreign policy is undergoing a profound transformation, with technology emerging as a key instrument of strategic engagement. Artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and control over critical technological supply chains have transcended their roles as economic drivers to become cornerstones of national security, global influence, and the enduring stability of the international order. | President Donald Trump underscores that the United States leverages technological superiority not only as an economic asset but also as a powerful tool of diplomacy and geopolitica…
(2026-02-10). How America Turns War into a National Sacrament. dissidentvoice.org A carpenter does not craft chairs only to hide them under a bed. A tailor does not sew garments just to store them away. So, then—does America manufacture military weapons and war machines only to keep them in the White House's military depo ? No. They must be sold. And how? Through war. The more …
(2026-02-10). The Neocolonial Binge in the Compact States. counterpunch.org 
The United States is quietly working to reassert its control over the compact states, three island states in the central Pacific Ocean. Last month, witnesses at a congressional hearing revealed that the Trump administration is expanding military and intelligence operations in Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Witnesses told lawmakers that
(2026-02-10). Volfovich: Several military units placed on alert as part of army inspection. eng.belta.by Several military units have been placed on alert as part of an Armed Forces inspection conducted at the president's instruction, State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told journalists.
(2026-02-10). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-10). CATHERINE BWIRE: From technical expert to global cybersecurity leader. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's cybersecurity community is celebrating a defining moment as Catherine Bwire, Head of Information Security (CISO) at Ecobank Uganda, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award. The international recognition honors leaders who are shaping the future of information security through innovation, measurable …
(2026-02-10). La ciberguerra del Capitán América. cubadebate.cu La ciberguerra del Capitán América busca arrasar con cualquier límite soberano. Necesita recuperar su autoestima imperial y que sean las grandes corporaciones estadounidenses las que sigan concibiendo multimillonarios capaces de invertir en un Estados Unidos que se resiste a renunciar a su preponderancia, hoy degradada.
(2026-02-10). Acho, °ser latino es otra cosa! cubadebate.cu Cuando el arte cumple a cabalidad su función social, esa que traspasa el mero hecho de entretener y divertir, el mensaje es claro, contundente e imperecedero. Ayer se celebró la 60 edición del Super Bowl, el partido final del campeonato de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL). Sin embargo, se podría decir que, por primera vez, tuvo lugar el Súper Tazón, dicho así, en perfecto español.
(2026-02-10). Irán y las negociaciones cruciales. radiohc.cu Una vez más en lo que acontece en el siglo XXI, Medio Oriente se ratifica como la región en la cual los procesos negociadores cobran una intensidad proverbial. En esta oportunidad, Omán fue sede de un ejercicio que involucra a la República Islámica de Irán y a su adversario principal: los EEUU, bajo la presidencia más agresiva en retórica y hechos consumados contra el país persa. | La participación del asesor para Medio Oriente, Steve Witkoff, estuvo acompañada de la disposición del presidente Trump de ratificar el corolario de procura de la paz mediante la aplicación de la fuerza, para resolver contenciosos, seg…
(2026-02-10). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-10). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…