2026-02-12: News Headlines

A Guest Author (2026-02-12). Iran's foreign minister on negotiations with U.S. workers.org The Islamic Republic News Agency released the following statement from an interview Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did with Al Jazeera on Feb 7. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran's recent talks with Washington marked "a good starting point," but emphasized that there is still a long way ahead for confidence-building. . . . |

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking nukes, blames West for 'wall of mistrust'. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used celebrations for the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution to again insist Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons, blasting what he called a "high wall of mistrust" built by the US and Europe. He said Iran is "prepared for any kind of verification" but will not "bow" to Western "excessive demands," tying stalled talks to Washington and European rhetoric. Pezeshkian also praised countries like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for pursuing diplomacy and trying to block "malicious plans" by Israel and the US. Watch for details…

Tom Hussain (2026-02-12). US, Iran eye tentative nuclear talks as regional diplomacy intensifies. scmp.com The US and Iran may soon be taking tentative steps towards a new nuclear deal, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Gulf monarchies and Turkey to prevent a destructive regional war. | With US President Donald Trump indicating a clear preference for diplomacy over aggression, Washington appears to have dropped proposals to pursue regime change in Tehran and rescue Iranians caught in a brutal crackdown on last month's protests.

The Independent (2026-02-12). Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. "I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his …

newarab (2026-02-12). Controversial US firm in Gaza aid scheme in talks for new role. newarab.com A US security firm that deployed armed veterans to guard Gaza aid sites is in talks with the

ICRC (2026-02-12). 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.

Rebuilding Alliance (2026-02-12). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……

Raouf Halaby (2026-02-12). Israel's Wall of Apartheid. counterpunch.org It is because you are Palestinian." That was the rationale used by organizers of a major Christian mission conference in Ireland to explain why they were considering withdrawing their invitation for me to speak at their conference. Their concern was not due to any controversial things I had said or done. …Their hesitancy for me

Angela (2026-02-12). Thursday 2/12: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Yael Freidson (2026-02-12). Israeli rabbinical judge violated ethical guidelines with extremist remarks. haaretz.com Rabbinical Judge Avraham Zarbiv served as a bulldozer driver in Gaza and boasted about the destruction in the Strip. 'We have crushed them. There are tens of thousands of dead,' he said on live television. 'The dogs and the cats ate them because no one collected them'…

ICRC (2026-02-12). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org

Workers World Party (2026-02-12). PDF of February 12 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF WW Commentary What Trump's racist video reveals In the U.S. Houston students rally for kidnapped classmate More Epstein files released BAP boycott: U.S. & the World Cup Resistance to ICE grows Black History Month Reconstruction legacy Lessons for youth Can't erase struggles, past & present Tear down . . . |

geo.tv (2026-02-12). US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates. geo.tv US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry March 28, 2017. — ReutersLawmakers frustrated with redactions in Epstein files.Justice Department says it has been transparent.Bondi defends…

WSWS (2026-02-12). Bondi hearing exposes Epstein cover-up and secret "domestic terrorist" lists. wsws.org Trump's attorney general refused to answer virtually any questions related to the administration's ongoing cover-up of a multi-decade criminal conspiracy involving Jeffrey Epstein and powerful political and financial figures.

Noa Levin (2026-02-12). Protests erupt in Melbourne as Israeli president Herzog wraps up visit to Australia. haaretz.com Around 100 people have gathered near a police barricade close to Herzog's major event with the Jewish community, chanting 'Israel is a terrorist state' and 'arrest Herzog now.' Signs at the protest included 'Herzog visited Epstein's Island' and an image of Anne Frank alongside Hind Rajab…

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). GOP erupts as Massie clashes with Bondi over Epstein files in tense hearing. hindustantimes.com

WSWS (2026-02-12). In advance of White House meeting, Brazil's Lula sanctions US abduction of Maduro. wsws.org In pursuit of US tariff relief, Lula has effectively legitimized Washington's invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of Maduro.

Richard W. Coughlin (2026-02-12). What Do Venezuela and Minnesota Have in Common. counterpunch.org President Donald Trump has begun to speak openly about placing the federal government in charge of overseeing elections in as many as 15 states where, he claims, corruption is rampant. What might Minnesota and Venezuela have in common under this framing? The answer points toward an emerging imperial logic of rule—one that increasingly displaces the

W. T. Whitney (2026-02-12). President Díaz-Canel Reports on Cuba's Plans and Readiness for Confronting US Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org The U.S. government's punitive executive order issued by President Trump on January 29 imposes tariffs on all countries shipping oil to Cuba. Already, little or no oil had been arriving in Cuba for several months, the result of a U.S. fleet patrolling in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. military attack on Venezuela on January 3, and

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Ministro de las FAR reconoce labor de la televisión y la radio cubanas. radiohc.cu La destacada labor de la televisión y la radio nacionales en el apoyo y aseguramiento a las honras fúnebres de los combatientes cubanos caídos heroicamente en cumplimiento del deber, el pasado 3 de enero en Caracas, Venezuela, fue reconocida por el Ministerio las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar). | El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió un diploma de reconocimiento firmado por el miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y ministro de las FAR, general de Cuerpo de Ejército, àÅlvaro López Miera. | El miembro del Comité Central del PCC, general de División,…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-02-12). Amor por Cuba en jóvenes guineanos. radiohc.cu La ayuda médica cubana en el exterior también se presta en la formación de recursos humanos y hasta la fecha existen facultades de medicina en países como Angola, Bolivia, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Ecuatorial, Guyana, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Timor Leste y Venezuela. | Desde 1960 hasta el 2018, se graduaron en Cuba, 35 787 profesionales de 141 países y se formaron en Guinea Bissau, Timor Leste, Venezuela, Haití, Nicaragua, Guyana y Angola, unos 41 497 médicos, de ellos 37 032 en pregrado y 4465 de posgrado. | Precisamente en Guinea Bissau, el inicio de la colaboración médica se marca en el 21 de octubre…

newarab (2026-02-12). UK couple held in Iran 'caught' in geopolitical tensions: son. newarab.com The son of a British couple Joe Bennett – But he hit out at what the family…

Binoy Kampmark (2026-02-12). Bad Beginnings: The End of New START. counterpunch.org How awful could it get? The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired on February 5, terminating an era of arms control and imposed limits on lunatically contrived nuclear weapons programs of the United States and Russia. The New START Treaty entered into force on February 5, 2011 and initially imposed a timeline of seven years for

Workers World Boston bureau (2026-02-12). Protect Trans Futures demands 'Trans Health Care Shield'. workers.org Hundreds of trans people and their allies gathered at the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common and marched to the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 7 during a bitterly cold snowstorm. They were responding to Protect Trans Futures' (PTF) call to fight the Trump administration's bigoted attacks on their community's health . . . |

geo.tv (2026-02-12). Bangladesh begins landmark vote after 2024 uprising. geo.tv Voters stand in the queue at a polling station on the day of the 13th general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026. — AFP BNP seeks return to power under Tarique Rahman.300 lawmakers to be elected directly. Additional 50 women to be chosen from party lists.

geo.tv (2026-02-12). Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

newarab (2026-02-12). Lebanon to decide on plan to control arms north of Litani river. newarab.com The decision will be based on a presentation by the army outlining its needs and capabilities, the minister, Paul Morcos, told reporters during a visit to Kuwait, where he was attend…

geo.tv (2026-02-12). Politicians facing worldwide surge in violence and abuse: survey. geo.tv Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak speaks in front of a screen displaying an image from the attempted assassination of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, during a SMER-SSD party's rally, in Handlova, central Slovakia, May 15, 2025.— Reuters Politicians worldwide are…

ecns.cn (2026-02-11). China launches second phase of 6G technology trials. ecns.cn China has begun the second phase of national trials for sixth-generation, or 6G, mobile communications technology, marking a shift from early-stage research to testing practical technical solutions and prototype equipment, state media reported.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China's Wang Ziyang advances to men's snowboard halfpipe final at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Chinese snowboarder Wang Ziyang finished 10th in the men's halfpipe qualification with a second-run score of 80.50 points at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, securing a place in the final.

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-12). Canada school shooting: 18-year-old trans woman killed mother, step-brother at home before school rampage. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health disorders has been identified as the killer who opened fire at school in British Columbia, Canada that resulted in the deaths of nine children. | Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school, police said, without offering a motive for one of the worst mass slaughters in Canadian history. | The killer later died by suicide after the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of 2,400 people in the Pacific province of British Columbia. | The police further said earlier weapons from her home were confiscated…

Nixie Lam (2026-02-12). One-size-fits-all retirement age for civil servants won't suit Hong Kong. scmp.com Hong Kong's pressing demographic challenges demand tailored, well-considered civil service policies. However, the proposal put forward in recent Legislative Council debates on population policy to raise the retirement age for all civil servants to 65 offers no viable solution to these issues. | This one-size-fits-all approach overlooks the civil service's flexible retirement frameworks and works against the government's goals of streamlining and modernising the public sector. It risks undermining…

Ben Samuels (2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu prioritize a united front over rocking the boat on Iran. haaretz.com The Washington meeting left much to be desired after Trump said 'nothing definitive' had been reached. But while Netanyahu and the president don't share a vision for an Iran deal, they have a common interest in their own political survival…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China-Africa Wushu championship opens in Cairo, boosts youth exchange. ecns.cn The 7th African Junior Wushu Kung Fu Championship opened Tuesday evening in Cairo, bringing together nearly 100 athletes, coaches, and officials from a dozen African countries alongside China's National Wushu Team.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

Plus News (2026-02-12). Karamoja Leaders Blame Poor 2025 PLE Performance on Parental Support Gaps. plusnews.ug Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have attributed the poor performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) to a lack of coordination between school management and parents. The region registered only 240 candidates in Division One. District breakdowns show Abim with 27 candidates, Amudat 3, Kaabong 8, Karenga 17, Kotido Municipality 53, Kotido District …

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

The Independent (2026-02-12). Dr Zedriga transferred to Luzira Prison over security concerns. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in charge of Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga, has been transferred to Luzira Maximum Prison's female section over what authorities describe as "security reasons," an official at the prison has confirmed. Dr Zedriga was remanded to Gulu Main Prison on …

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-12). Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh on eve of polls , second killing in 48 hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead in Bangladesh's Moulvibazar district on Wednesday, just a day before voting, raising new worries about the safety of minorities during the elections. | The man, Ratan Sahuakar, worked at tea gardens in the Champa area. His body was found around 10 am. He had several deep injuries, and his hands and legs were tied. Reports said blood was still coming from his wounds when he was found. His co-workers believe he was murdered because of the severe injuries and the way his body was tied. Police have started investigating the case to find out if the killing was lin…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). EconoScope | AI-only social network sparks debate over governance and control. ecns.cn Would you believe it? Just as humans consider replacing their AI assistants, those AI systems may already be quietly discussing how to resist.

Ed Newman (2026-02-12). UNEAC reaffirms its mission to promote culture through action. radiohc.cu The secretariat of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) met on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to continue working alongside its members to further cultivate values in Cuban society and culture, according to its digital platforms. | The meeting, led by President Marta Bonet and Vice Presidents Magda Resik, Lesbia Vent Dumois, and Yuris Nórido Ruiz Cabrera, was attended by the presidents of the Film, Radio and Television, Writers, Musicians, Performing and Visual Artists associations, and the director of the Community Culture Office. | During the discussi…

ICRC (2026-02-12). 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…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-02-12). Wednesday 3/11: The Future of Independent Commissions in San Francisco. indybay.org Women's Building | 3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110…

Adalah Justice Project (2026-02-12). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……

CNA (2026-02-12). 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…

Institute of the Arts, Sciences (2026-02-12). Wednesday 3/4: Intersections of Climate Change: Fire, Settlements, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…

WSWS (2026-02-12). Military-aligned BJT wins most seats in Thai election. wsws.org The BJT win was a product, above all, of the political bankruptcy of the People's Party and Pheu Thai, which have falsely postured as defenders of democratic rights and opponents of military rule.

LVP (2026-02-12). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China's first C909 airplane hospital lands in Laos for medical mission. ecns.cn China's first C909 airplane hospital successfully completed its first onboard eye surgery in Laos on Tuesday, with the patient recovering well after the operation.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to service personnel. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reviewed the armed forces' combat readiness and ongoing operations and extended Spring Festival greetings to all service members of the country via video link in Beijing.

Thomas Knapp (2026-02-12). Semaglutide: Artificial Shortage Is Novo Nordisk's Business Model. counterpunch.org In early February, drug company Novo Nordisk sued telehealth company Hims & Hers. The complaint: Hims & Hers sells GLP-1 drugs at lower prices than Novo Nordisk. That's the simple version. The legalese version is that because semaglutide (the drug behind the Novo Nordisk's "Wegovy" brand name) was removed from the US Food and Drug

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-12). Bangladesh elections 2026: Voting amid turmoil, security significantly heightened in Dhaka. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh is set to enter a crucial chapter in its political history as the nation heads to the polls on Thursday. | The election comes at a time of significant change, following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the ongoing ban on her long-time rival, Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. | This election is seen as a turning point, as the country looks to move beyond the decades-long 'Battle of Begums' era. | Before the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, the situation on the streets looks very different from the 2024 polls. The 'boat' symbol of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, which h…

Natalie Bettendorf (2026-02-12). When Disaster, Inc. Comes To Town. levernews.com In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, setting off a chemical disaster. Politicians and lawyers promised justice, and the railroad company swiftly settled for a historic $600 million. Three years later, many victims haven't seen a dime. Where did all that money go?Today on

Human Rights Watch (2026-02-12). Hungary: Blocking Lawsuits Undermines Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Participants hold a placard reading "The independence of the judges is your security – Stand by them!" as Hungarian judges and court employees demonstrate in Budapest, Hungary, on February 22, 2025, for independence of the judiciary, rule of law, and freedom of expression of judges. | © 2025 Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images…

MDORE (2026-02-12). 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 (…) | – |

Indivisible SF (2026-02-12). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…

Dave Lindorff (2026-02-12). Calling BS on DHS Insistence on Masked ICE and Border Patrol Agents. counterpunch.org This private army operating under the authority of Trump and his Constitution-savaging executive orders, with its gratuitous violence and willful blowing-off of hundreds of court orders issued by federal district and even appellate courts, has no valid or defensible justification for hiding its "agents'" identities by wearing masks, refusing to have attach numbers and name patches on their military-style uniforms. These federal goons are no different from municipal police or activated units of the US National Guard, who do not wear masks asnd are required to be identifiable (though some bad ones do try to hide na…

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-12). 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 (…) | – |

CUPID (2026-02-12). Saturday 2/14: SF Day Pillow Fight 2026! indybay.org Across the Street from the Ferry Building! At the end of Embarcadero. Look for the pillows : )…

Xiaofei Xu (2026-02-12). China's Wingtech faces setback as Dutch court keeps Nexperia CEO suspended, orders probe. scmp.com A Netherlands court has upheld the suspension of Zhang Xuezheng, former CEO of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, and ordered an investigation into the company's governance — another setback for Chinese parent company Wingtech. | "The Enterprise Chamber … acknowledges that Nexperia faced complex dilemmas due to geopolitical developments. However, this does not mean that an investigation should be omitted in this case," the court said in its ruling, published on Wednesday.

Fariba Amini (2026-02-12). The Iranian People between the Violence of the State and the Violence of Empire. juancole.com Newark, Del. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Since brutal repression of the January 8-9 protests in Iran, those of us abroad have been numb. Witnessing an atrocity as such that took place is not even comprehensible. | What we witnessed on videos that came out of Iran was horrific. People were gunned down in a systematic way during these protests on a scale unseen Scores of innocent people, most of them young people took to the streets and were gunned down mercilessly. To this day, the numbers fluctuate.

The Independent (2026-02-12). Worst DRC cholera outbreak in 25 years needs increased response: UN. independent.co.ug UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN humanitarians on Wednesday called for an immediate scale-up of the response to the worst cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 25 years. "Since the start of the year, more than 1,300 suspected cases and 35 deaths have been reported," the UN Office for the …

WSWS (2026-02-12). Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge as part of escalating economic war on Canada. wsws.org The move against the major new border crossing is part of an escalating campaign of economic coercion aimed at subordinating Canada to US imperialist interests.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

Algernon Austin (2026-02-12). Trump Accounts Will Increase Wealth Inequality. counterpunch.org Many people saw the ad for Trump Accounts during the Super Bowl. Advocates for baby bonds, publicly funded investment accounts for children, may be confused and think that Trump Accounts are baby bonds or something similar. Latoya B. Parker and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have written a short

David Darby (2026-02-12). Trump Derangement Syndrome . counterpunch.org The United States currently has a fascist style authoritarian government led by a corrupt sociopath (or malignant narcissist, if you prefer) and run by a group of lawless incompetents. But an incompetent authoritarian government may not be our worst nightmare. Words used increasingly to describe President Trump include unhinged, delusional, factually incorrect, and irrational. Trump

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). Rutte denies U.S. rift as he brokers Arctic deal to ease NATO's Greenland crisis. hindustantimes.com NATO chief Mark Rutte moved to calm the raging "Greenland crisis," rejecting any change to Danish sovereignty while quietly brokering a security framework with Donald Trump for the Arctic region. Despite viral claims that the alliance had "kicked out" the U.S. over Trump's annexation push, Rutte stressed that Washington remains central to NATO, even as European leaders bristle at the president's threats and rhetoric on Greenland. Watch for more…

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-02-12). 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……

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Chinese authorities launch investigation after fishing boat hits Bryde's whale. ecns.cn A fishing boat has collided with a Bryde's whale near Weizhou Island in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, injuring the whale and prompting an official investigation, according to media reports.

editor (2026-02-12). Hoplophobia our national illness. onlineopinion.com.au Is Australia's gun policy driven by facts or emotion? Three decades after Port Arthur, fear still shapes laws that facts struggle to penetrate.

newarab (2026-02-12). Fire kills child, displaces hundreds from camp in Sudan's Darfur. newarab.com

LVP (2026-02-12). 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…

Phil Pasquini (2026-02-12). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China seen as reliable global partner amid uncertainties. ecns.cn The opening of 2026 was marked by geopolitical volatility. As uncertainties continue to cast a shadow over international forecasts, the world is increasingly recognizing China not just as a rising power, but as a partner capable of delivering tangible benefits and contributing to a stable global future.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). More global airlines using province as MRO hub. ecns.cn A Boeing 787-8 operated by a Jordanian airline has become the latest widebody aircraft to undergo a full heavy maintenance check in South China's Hainan Free Trade Port, highlighting how tax breaks and streamlined customs are drawing foreign carriers to the fast-growing aircraft repair hub.

Justin Loza (2026-02-12). Monday 2/16: Seaside: Inside the Occupation. indybay.org Peoples Center for Progressive Change, 1238 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…

Medea Benjamin (2026-02-12). Suffocating an Island: What the U.S. Blockade Is Doing to Cuba. counterpunch.org Marta Jiménez, a hairdresser in Cuba's eastern city of Holguín, covered her face with her hands and broke down crying when I asked her about Trump's blockade of the island—especially now that the U.S. is choking off oil shipments.

Our Reporter (2026-02-12). IGG Unearths Rot at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug The Inspector General of Government, Justice Aisha Naluzze, on Wednesday made an impromptu spot check at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, unearthing serious operational and management challenges affecting service delivery. Top among the discoveries was a non-functional CT-scan machine that has been idle since June 2025. The hospital's Digital X-ray machine was also found with expired films, …

Dave Blume (2026-02-12). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…

Yale Climate Connections (2026-02-12). How China will Run Rings around Trump's US on Lucrative Green Energy in 2026. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | ( It was the second-hottest year on record at Earth's surface,

Jonah Raskin (2026-02-12). The Reinvention of a Famed American Bookstore and Its Founder. counterpunch.org Gioia Woods— a professor at Northern Arizona University and the author of a new enlightening book about City Lights (City Lights: Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the Biography of a Bookstore), the famed San Francisco Bookstore— first encountered and read a poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1979 when she was a high school student in LA. The

Angela (2026-02-12). Saturday 2/14: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tm_k……

newarab (2026-02-12). How Ayat and Al Badawi built a Palestinian community in NYC. newarab.com Bethlehem-inspired murals line the walls, mana'eesh sizzle on a saj in the open kitchen, and bottles of olive oil sit stacked in tribute to the Levant's olive groves. At Step inside and the message is immediately clear: this is Palestinian space. Through their decor, menus and open kitchens, the praised Palestinian chains embrace heritage and political presence despite hostility, vandalism and…

Nir Hasson (2026-02-12). Italian journalist barred from entering Israel over coverage. haaretz.com Alessandro Stefanelli has visited Israel many times over the years, but last July the Population and Immigration Authority cancelled his visa. When he tried to enter Israel through Jordan in January, he was questioned for five hours…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Yunnan's flower market blooms for Spring Festival. ecns.cn With Spring Festival approaching, the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan province, is buzzing with activity as shoppers crowd its aisles in search of new year flowers — a seasonal ritual reflecting both traditional cultural values and the growing vitality of China's floral industry.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Holiday shopping spree trends evolving. ecns.cn As the retail landscape for Spring Festival unfolds, traditional models of holiday shopping are being replaced by a focus on lifestyle, experience and emotional connections, compelling retailers and brands alike to rethink their strategies for the 2026 season, according to an industry report.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Xi attends Chinese New Year gathering with non-CPC personages. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended festive greetings on Wednesday to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.

Our Reporter (2026-02-12). M23/AFC Rebels Pass Out 7,532 Fighters Amid Ongoing Peace Talks. plusnews.ug The March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have passed out 7,532 fighters after completing training, a development that signals the insurgency against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government may not be ending soon. Our reporter has learned that the fighters were passed out over the weekend in the forests of Tchanzu, Rutshuru Territory, following …

Tom Valovic (2026-02-12). Is a Mass Revolt Against Technocracy Starting to Happen? counterpunch.org Ted Gioia has a popular Substack called "The Honest Broker". Although as an author, his books tend to focus on music and popular culture, he writes eloquently about a wide range of topics and offers insightful commentary about the global forced march towards technocratic lifestyle and governance that we're now immersed in. In one posting,

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China's medical tech wins over Middle East. ecns.cn "Backed by China's advanced innovation ecosystem and strong engineering capabilities, this product is designed to address the complex information integration demands of emergency scenarios," he added.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China offers expanding opportunities for Italian businesses: ICCF report. ecns.cn Italian companies seeking to expand abroad can find growing opportunities in China, according to the latest report released by the Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF).

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China comes a step closer to crewed moon mission. ecns.cn A low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test for the Long March 10 carrier rocket and a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test for the new-generation crewed spaceship system Mengzhou are successfully conducted at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province, Feb 11, 2026.

Bloomberg (2026-02-12). Russian losses in Ukraine now exceed recruitment, Western officials claim. scmp.com Russia sustained around 9,000 more battlefield losses in Ukraine than it was able to replace last month, according to assessments from Western officials, signalling progress for Ukraine's ambition to inflict heavier damage on the front line. | Russian forces were unable to achieve significant gains on the ground in January even as they sustained heavy losses, according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. The assessment, which could not be independently verified, could bolster Kyiv's…

Noisemakers Against Genocide (2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

Gloria Rubac (2026-02-12). Houston students rally for kidnapped classmate. workers.org Students at Sam Houston High School in Houston rallied after school on Feb. 3, because their friend and classmate, Mauro Henriquez-Sanchez, has not been at school since he was kidnapped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in December. His classmates are worried about him. He was to graduate in May . . . |

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Beijing refutes US nuclear test accusations. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Wednesday to the United States over fabricating excuses for its own attempt to resume nuclear tests, urging Washington to take concrete actions to safeguard international nuclear disarmament and the nuclear nonproliferation regime.

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). After Sonu Sood, now Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn & others offer help to Rajpal Yadav | Key details. hindustantimes.com Several big names from the Hindi film industry are stepping forward to support actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a long-running cheque bounce case. According to his manager, stars including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Sonu Sood, and filmmaker David Dhawan have reached out to extend financial and moral support to the actor and his family during this difficult time. Rajpal Yadav surrendered after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time in the case linked to a loan taken for his 2010 film Ata Pata Laapata, which failed at the box office. Over the years, unpaid…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

Center for Biological Diversity (2026-02-12). California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections. indybay.org Decision Would List Central Coast, Southern California Pumas…

ptcnews.tv (2026-02-12). Seattle agrees to $29 million settlement in death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula by police vehicle in 2023. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The city of Seattle has agreed to pay USD 29 million to the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student who was fatally struck by a police vehicle in 2023, bri | Seattle agrees to $29 million settlement in death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula by police vehicle in 2023…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Chinese premier calls for comprehensive push in AI innovation, application. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for a comprehensive push in the technological innovation, industrial growth and application of artificial intelligence (AI) to foster new quality productive forces and promote high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Ning earns China's first skating medal at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Ning claimed bronze in the men's 1,000m speed skating in 1: 07.34, delivering the country's first medal on ice at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China rejects U.S. allegations of nuclear explosive tests. ecns.cn China on Wednesday rejected recent remarks by a senior U.S. official accusing China of conducting nuclear explosive tests.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Nation amplifies efforts to boost consumer spending. ecns.cn "We invite all to visit China during Spring Festival, to shop in China, and to join us in sharing the joy of the Chinese New Year," Sheng said.He added that a successful holiday push would also set the tone for the remaining months of the year by bolstering business confidence and consumer sentiment.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Nigeria, China at 55: partnership for a new era. ecns.cn Nigeria remains committed to advancing a forward-looking, mutually beneficial partnership with China — one that reflects the aspirations of both nations and contributes to a more prosperous and inclusive world.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Chinese Spring Festival celebrations introduce Europeans to Chinese traditions. ecns.cn Red lanterns swayed above Kotzia Square in central Athens on Wednesday as the rhythmic drums of a dragon dance drew thousands of Greek residents celebrating China's Spring Festival.

Ed Newman (2026-02-12). Cuba condemns Israeli interference in Palestine. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has once again condemned the political practices of the Israeli government in the West Bank, which he described as annexationist and a violation of the rights of the Palestinian people. | "We reject Israel's policies of annexation and the construction of new settlements in the West Bank," the Cuban foreign minister stated in a message on X. | According to Cuba's top diplomat, Israeli authorities "violate International Law and disregard resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly." | "These measures threaten the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian peo…

WSWS (2026-02-12). Munich Security Conference overshadowed by Transatlantic conflict. wsws.org This Friday, more than 60 heads of state and government, around 100 foreign and defence ministers, and numerous high-ranking military officials, politicians and foreign policy experts will gather for the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

In City of Santa Clara (2026-02-12). 1000+ Protest ICE Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org Photos by: Stay Human San Jose…

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). Trump blasts China, Europe and wind energy at 'Champion of Coal' Event in D.C. hindustantimes.com At a "Champion of Coal" event, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a fiery critique of China, wind energy, and Europe — repeating his long-standing stance favoring traditional fossil fuels. Mocking wind turbines as "crazy windmills made in China," Trump claimed they were costly failures hurting American energy independence. He also derided Europe's green policies, arguing that renewable investments cause economic losses while China profits from manufacturing. The remarks underscore Trump's continued opposition to climate policies and his renewed appeal to pro-coal voters ahead of the 2026 political…

The Independent (2026-02-12). Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to distinguished staff. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday held a retirement ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in honor of ambassadors and senior officials whose decades of service have shaped Uganda's diplomatic presence across the globe. The permanent secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, paid tribute to the retirees on …

WSWS (2026-02-12). Teachers, supporters speak out from San Francisco picket lines. wsws.org Schools for 50,000 students in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) remain closed Thursday as the strike by more than 6,400 teachers and support staff enters its fourth day.

Deiaa Haj Yahia (2026-02-12). Five killed in 12 hours across Israel, as homicide rates continue to skyrocket. haaretz.com In 2025, Arab Israelis were killed in a suspected homicide every 36 hours on average. The chief of Israel Police said Israel's 'war on criminal organizations requires a root cause treatment,' adding that, 'Everyone must get involved — including the IDF'…

Revolution Books (2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.

Germaine Granwolf (2026-02-12). Congressman Joins Protesters Demanding No ICE at Huge Rally Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org More than a thousand anti-ICE demonstrators on February 8…

Middle East Monitor (2026-02-12). The Israelis are Stealthily Annexing the Whole West Bank under Cover of . . . Iran. juancole.com by (

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Building of rare earth hub highlighted. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for greater efforts to advance both basic and applied research on rare earths, accelerate breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, and strive to build a leading hub for rare earth technological innovation.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). China's luge women's doubles sets best result at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn China's Gulijienaiti Adikeyoumu and Zhao Jiaying compete in the luge women's doubles at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, Feb. 11, 2026. They placed eighth in 1: 48.487.

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Seedance 2.0 signals big shift in AI sector. ecns.cn Chinese tech company Byte-Dance has launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence video-generation model Seedance 2.0, intensifying China's push in generative AI at a time when the United States'OpenAI appears to have slowed development of its similar product, Sora.

WSWS (2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu hold Iran war conclave. wsws.org US President Donald Trump held a war council at the White House Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize plans for a massive military assault on Iran.

G. Dunkel (2026-02-12). Winter storms are dangerous, especially under capitalism. workers.org The latest figures reported by public health sources claim that over 153 people in the United States have died from the cold since Winter Storm Fern began in mid-January. Two-thirds of the country has been affected by the cold snap that stretched from the Texas border with Mexico to Canada. . . . |

editor (2026-02-12). Soothsaying and the sampling referendum: the heralded rise of One Nation. onlineopinion.com.au Polls crown Pauline Hanson ascendant, but beware the sampling referendum. When pundits anoint insurgents, they risk mistaking protest heat for electoral firepower.

Joel Lisonbee — William Baule (2026-02-12). Sixth Year of Drought in Texas and Oklahoma Leaves Ranchers Bracing for Another Harsh Summer. counterpunch.org Cattle auctions aren't often all-night affairs. But in Texas Lake Country in June 2022, ranchers facing dwindling water supplies and dried out pastures amid a worsening drought sold off more than 4,000 animals in an auction that lasted nearly 24 hours — about 200 cows an hour. It was the height of a drought that

Ina Aden Kuluc (2026-02-12). The Jidwaaq Clan: Political Strength and Participation in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. indybay.org Somali clan politics in the Somali Region of Ethiopia…

Angela (2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Beijing, a perfect location for 'set-jetters'. ecns.cn Beijing is looking to tap into the lucrative "set-jetting" trend that has been gaining traction around the world in recent years. Driven by the global success of big-budget blockbuster productions such as Game of Thrones and The White Lotus, tourists are flocking to take holidays at the real-life locations where their favorite TV shows and films are set.

Omer Benjakob (2026-02-12). Hundreds of Iranian cyber attacks carried out against Israeli officials this year, Shin Bet says. haaretz.com Iranian hackers have leaked the information of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and PMO Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman. Although Israel is the world's third-largest target for threats, companies aren't legally required to meet a minimum level of cyber security…

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). 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.

geo.tv (2026-02-12). Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting. geo.tv Police officers and people stand near the gate of Patongprathankiriwat School, following an incident in which a gunman entered the school and held an unknown number of students and teachers hostage, in southern Thailand's Songkhla, Thailand, February 11, 2026. — ReutersA…

Institute of the Arts, Sciences (2026-02-12). Thursday 2/26: Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…

WSWS (2026-02-12). Detroit area student walkouts declare, "ICE are the criminals, not us" wsws.org On Tuesday, hundreds of Cass Technical High School in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood students held their second major protest in two weeks.

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-02-12). Wednesday 2/25: Virtual Visit to Majd al-Krum. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……

Lynda Carson (2026-02-12). 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.

Dean Baker (2026-02-12). The Dollar is a Reserve Currency, Not "the" Reserve Currency. counterpunch.org I continually get people asking me questions and sending me articles about how the dollar might lose its status as the world's reserve currency and then something horrible is supposed to happen. Neither part of this story makes much sense and treating the issue in this manner confuses what is at stake. As I, and

Ed Newman (2026-02-12). Mexico to send new aid shipment to Cuba and facilitate citizen collections. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this Wednesday that her government will send a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, following the departure of two Mexican Navy ships last Sunday with more than 800 tons of food and essential items. | During her morning press conference in Mexico City, the president explained that the first shipment "arrives tomorrow (Thursday), the ship returns, and a second shipment will be made," while also announcing that mechanisms will be put in place to facilitate the participation of civil organizations that promote solidarity collections. | "I know that there are grou…

ICRC (2026-02-12). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2026-02-12). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org

WSWS (2026-02-12). "Nurses should demand an end to this sham vote" : Opening report to meeting of New York Healthcare Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-02-12). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org

Staff (2026-02-12). Mass protests against Israeli president continue as he wraps up Australia visit. haaretz.com

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-12). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org

hindustantimes (2026-02-12). Carney vows unity as Canada mourns 10 killed in Tumbler Ridge school shooting. hindustantimes.com

ICRC (2026-02-12). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-02-12). Insights | Entering the Year of the Fire Horse, China's development outlook remains bright amid global changes: Canadian expert. ecns.cn

ICRC (2026-02-12). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-12). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org

Lucia Posteraro (2026-02-12). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-02-12). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2026-02-12). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-02-12). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-02-12). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Selección de Cuba asegura cupo en semifinal de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu La selección cubana aseguró un puesto, este miércoles, en la semifinal de la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol tras ganarle 8-7 a los Caimanes de Barranquilla en el noveno inning. | Obligados al éxito para clasificar a la postemporada, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa sentenciaron el marcador colgados del bate de Alfredo Despaigne, de 5-3, incluido un jonrón, con par de remolques, la misma cantidad de empujadas que Yoel Yanqui y Harold Vázquez. | Los colombianos, ya con el boleto en sus manos desde dos fechas anteriores, fabricaron par de anotaciones a falta de un out y dejaron el empate y victoria en bases. | El…

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel reitera hermandad de Cuba con el pueblo palestino. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró este miércoles los sentimientos de hermandad de los cubanos con los palestinos, al recibir en el Palacio de la Revolución a una delegación del Buró del Comité de las Naciones Unidas para el Ejercicio de los Derechos Inalienables de ese pueblo árabe. | "Nosotros somos una nación hermana de Palestina", expresó el mandatario y recordó que la mayor isla de las Antillas estuvo entre los cofundadores de ese Comité, publica el sitio web de la Presidencia. | Al agradecer el recibimiento, Col…

Staff (2026-02-12). IMSA continúa trabajando para asegurar harina destinada al mercado nacional. cubadebate.cu Industrial Molinera de La Habana SA, IMSA, con 25 años de historia, asegura desde su planta en el anillo del puerto, municipio de Regla, la harina destinada al consumo de la población capitalina y de otras provincias, además del turismo, tiendas y el sector no estatal. Como otras empresas, hoy afronta déficit de combustible y energía, pero sus líneas de molinación se mantienen activas.

Mireya Ojeda (2026-02-12). La educación en Cienfuegos mantiene los procesos ante al asedio energético impuesto por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La provincia cubana de Cienfuegos continúa el proceso educativo y sigue parámetros actualizados con las indicaciones nacionales en los niveles educativos de Primera Infancia, Especial, Primaria y Secundaria Básica junto a los preuniversitarios, Escuela Pedagógica y la Enseñanza Técnica Profesional. Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez. | El Director General de Educación en el centro y sur, Lionel Meneses Gómez, informó que mantendrán los procesos, de acuerdo con las circunstancias complejas que vive nuestro país por el déficit de combustibles consecuencia del asedio energético im…

Staff (2026-02-12). Despaigne: Un caballo contra el olvido en la Serie de las Américas. cubadebate.cu Alfredo Despaigne con batazos decisivos lideró la victoria de Cuba 8-7 sobre los Caimanes de Barranquilla y aseguró el pase a semifinales de la Serie de las Américas. A sus 39 años, el "Caballo de los Caballos" no corrió para probar nada, sino para arrastrar la historia entera y mantener a Cuba en la ruta del triunfo.

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Presidenta Sheinbaum: Ayuda material llegará mañana a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum informó este miércoles sobre la llegada mañana a Cuba de la ayuda material que partió de México y mencionó próximos envíos, en un contexto marcado por el reforzamiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | Al responder una pregunta sobre el tema en su habitual encuentro con medios de comunicación en Palacio Nacional, la jefa del Ejecutivo aseveró: Llegan mañana (los víveres). Regresa el barco y se va a hacer un segundo envío, y así se va a estar enviando". | El domingo último, más de 800 toneladas de alimentos de primera necesidad y artículos de higiene personal salieron rumbo al país carib…

Staff (2026-02-12). Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE.UU. enfrentará cierre el 13 de febrero si continúa el bloqueo demócrata en el Congreso. cubadebate.cu La puja en el Congreso de EE. UU. entre demócratas y republicanos tiene congelado el financiamiento para el área que se encarga, entre otras cosas, de las fuerzas encargadas de detener a los migrantes. El funcionamiento normal está garantizado hasta el viernes; luego, habrá áreas que cesarán. øEl ICE? Tiene un fondo amplio que le permitirá seguir con sus actividades por un tiempo.

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Actor estadounidense James Van Der Beek falleció a los 48 años. radiohc.cu El actor James Van Der Beek, conocido por su papel protagónico en la exitosa serie estadounidense 'Dawson's Creek', falleció ese miércoles a los 48 años, víctima de cáncer colorrectal. | Al dar a conocer la noticia, su esposa Kimberly escribió en Instagram que "supo enfrentar sus últimos días con valentía, fe y gracia. Hay mucho que compartir sobre sus deseos, su amor por la humanidad y la sacralidad del tiempo. Esos días llegarán ª, aseveró. | Van Der Beek (Cheshire, Connecticut, 8 de marzo de 1977-Austin, Texas, 11 de febrero de 2026) fue uno de los rostros más famosos de la televisión a finales de los 90…

Martha Rios (2026-02-12). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la protección de la infancia. radiohc.cu El Representante Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas, embajador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, presentó este miércoles el Programa País Cuba-UNICEF 2026-2030 durante la Primera Sesión Ordinaria de la Junta Ejecutiva del organismo, y destacó que constituye un marco de cooperación estratégico para fortalecer el bienestar de niñas, niños y adolescentes. | Soberón explicó a los presentes que el documento es el resultado del trabajo conjunto entre Cuba y el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, alineado con el Marco de Cooperación de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Sostenible en Cuba 2026-2030, y con…

Roberto Morejón (2026-02-12). Artistas contra sufrimiento humano de los cubanos. radiohc.cu robertoroberto | En una carta abierta al republicano, artistas, intelectuales, políticos locales y organizaciones sociales internacionales denunciaron que los inquilinos de la Casa Blanca buscan hambruna y sufrimiento humano en la mayor de las Antillas. | Se refieren esas personalidades a una orden ejecutiva del gobernante que declara, sin evidencias, a la nación caribeña como una amenaza a la seguridad de Estados Unidos. | Insostenible explicación de una potencia nuclear, con un contingente armado centenares de veces más peligroso para Cuba, que lo que pueden representar las fuerzas enteramente defensivas existe…

Staff (2026-02-12). Consejo de Estado evalúa actualización del Programa de Gobierno tras amplia consulta popular. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado evaluó este 11 de febrero la actualización del Programa de Gobierno, tras un amplio proceso de consulta popular. Se destacó la necesidad de fortalecer la participación y el control en barrios y comunidades, como vía para impulsar soluciones colectivas. Las comisiones parlamentarias priorizaron en 2025 el vínculo directo con la población y el seguimiento a leyes y acuerdos de la Asamblea Nacional.

Staff (2026-02-12). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 SNB y los jugadores que viajarán a Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol informó este miércoles la conformación del equipo Todos Estrellas de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, así como la nómina de 30 jugadores que representarán a Cuba en una gira de cuatro partidos amistosos en Nicaragua. El anuncio tuvo lugar en el Estadio Latinoamericano, donde el director de la SNB, Carlos Martín, presentó la selección integral de los mejores atletas.

A Guest Author (2026-02-12). Cuba condena y denuncia nueva escalada del cerco económico de Estados Unidos. workers.org Autor: Granma | internet@granma.cu El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país. (Foto: Ricardo López Hevia) La orden ejecutiva del Presidente estadounidense, . . . |

Staff (2026-02-12). Cuba refuerza su estrategia contra las drogas en medio de escalada mundial de ese flagelo. cubadebate.cu La viceministra de Justicia, Máster en Ciencias Pilar Varona Estrada, ofreció este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda un exhaustivo informe sobre el enfrentamiento al flagelo de las drogas en el país, en un contexto internacional signado por la producción récord de sustancias ilícitas, la expansión sin precedentes de drogas sintéticas, y el recrudecimiento del tráfico de cocaína.

Staff (2026-02-12). Cuba presente en la 45 Copa Independencia de Boxeo en República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu La delegación cubana participará en la 45 edición de la Copa Independencia de Boxeo, que se celebrará en Santiago de los Caballeros, República Dominicana, del 15 al 22 de febrero. El equipo estará integrado por ocho atletas, cuatro en la rama masculina y cuatro en la femenina, acompañados por tres entrenadores.

Staff (2026-02-12). Serie de las Américas: Cuba avanza a semifinales tras victoria sobre Colombia. cubadebate.cu Cuba derrotó hoy 8-7 a los colombianos Caimanes de Barranquilla en el estadio Fórum La Guaira y consiguió el último boleto disponible a las semifinales de la Serie de las Américas.

Nuria Barbosa (2026-02-12). Culpan a Donald Trumpo del recrudecimiento del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Una Declaración del Comité Manos Fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, Estados Unidos, condena enérgicamente la cruel e imprudente orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump del 29 de enero de 2026, que declara falsamente una emergencia nacional para justificar la escalada de la agresión estadounidense contra Cuba. ´Esta orden se basa en mentiras deliberadas, amenazas inventadas y acusaciones largamente desacreditadas, utilizadas cínicamente para imponer nuevos aranceles destinados a restringir el acceso de Cuba al petróleo y castigar colectivamente al pueblo cubano ª, puntualiza el texto y añade que esta acción…

Staff (2026-02-12). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate en esta jornada. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidas a una nueva edición de Cuba por dentro.Soy Iliana Ortega Chávez y traemos un resumen del panorama informativo en Cubadebate .
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Bloomberg (2026-02-12). US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas. scmp.com For a few hours on Wednesday, the sleepy airport of El Paso, Texas, became a sudden flashpoint for confusion. | Late Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a terse notice to pilots that airspace in the area would close – for an unprecedented 10 days – due to "special security reasons". And then almost as suddenly, the FAA lifted the restrictions on Wednesday morning. | Conflicting accounts of what prompted the action in the first place quickly emerged.

WSWS (2026-02-12). Pentagon weapons test forces closure of El Paso Airport. wsws.org The seven-hour shutdown was ordered by the FAA out of concern that US military anti-drone weapons might hit commercial air traffic.

hindustantimes (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…

hindustantimes (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…

geo.tv (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…

hindustantimes (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…

newarab (2026-02-11). Why Egypt has become a key mediator amid US-Iran tensions. newarab.com With talks over Iran's nuclear programme unresolved and military mobilisation gathering pace, Egypt has stepped up its international and regional In recent days, Egyptian Foreign Minister

hindustantimes (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.

Pacific Media Watch (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…

newarab (2026-02-11). Australia seeks charges over Israeli killing of Gaza aid worker. newarab.com

Nuvpreet Kalra (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

newarab (2026-02-11). Case lodged in Australia against Israel's Herzog over Gaza war. newarab.com

aljazeera (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.

hindustantimes (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…

Alice Charles (2026-02-11). Epstein's 'broligarchy' is being ignored by the corporate media. thecanary.co The release of another tranche of documents from the Epstein Files by the US Department of Justice may have led the mainstream media in another direction, towards Jeffrey Epstein's espionage connections. Corporate media has also failed to frame the victims and survivors as being central to his and countless others' crimes. However, another part of […] | By

Abdel Bari Atwan (2026-02-11). Is "Mossad" behind Epstein. thealtworld.com Why are we so looking forward to Tzipi Livni's memoirs? | The hazardous question that is currently being addressed in the United States and several European countries is whether there is a "functional" tie between American millionaire Epstein, the most notorious and greatest criminal in human history, and the Israeli Mossad. | Interestingly, despite the numerous pieces of evidence that directly or indirectly support this claim, most government investigations have concentrated on his victims, including young people, underage girls, and certain global figures who visited his island and attended the debauchery parti…

UMMID (2026-02-11). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.

Skwawkbox (2026-02-11). Lawmakers say US justice department covering for billionaires and exposing Epstein's victims. thecanary.co US members of Congress who viewed the latest Epstein files unredacted have accused the US department of justice (DOJ) of covering up for billionaires and exposing victims. US lawmakers are entitled to view the original files under US legislation on the investigation. The same legislation says that federal officials can only redact to protect the […] | By

Phil Rockstroh (2026-02-11). The Epstein/MAGA World as the Will to Power. dissidentvoice.org Dream of the sadist, Otto Dix The Epstein abominations, to state the obvious, are revealing, in lurid detail, hidden in plain sight, unnerving aspects of human nature; withal, what transpires during human sexuality is an analog, sublime and grotesque, redemptive and soul-decimating, of all things human. Epstein and his billionaire boys club exploitation of their …

Global Research News (2026-02-11). Selected Articles: Epstein Files Confirm Israeli Relationship. globalresearch.ca By The Israeli mentions are significantly more than any other country with others not even a close second. Other nations that merit attention in the files are Turkey with …

newarab (2026-02-11). Paedophile and the Prince of Darkness turn Starmer into a zombie. newarab.com There are moments in the lives of historic institutions which lay bare the pernicious ways in which power truly works, revealing the deep-seated rot which has spread throughout the system. In Britain, the recent wave of revelations emerging from the Epstein files is one of those moments. Former Bear Stearns financier Jeffrey Epstein has risen from the grave to drag Keir Starmer's Labour government down with him. | As is well-known today, in no small part due to the release of 3.5 million pages worth of files testifying to his crimes, Epstein was at the heart of multiple, overlapping child sex trafficking rings, w…

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-02-11). Chappell Roan leads by example after Epstein connection discovered. thecanary.co In a move many public figures would do well to learn from, musician Chappell Roan has cut ties with her talent agency after flirty emails unearthed between its founder Casey Wasserman and Jeffrey Epstein's partner-in-crime Ghislaine Maxwell. UK PM Keir Starmer backed Peter Mandelson despite his ties to a paedophile. Roan, instead, ended her working […] | By

Nafeez Ahmed (2026-02-11). Jeffrey Epstein Met Privately with Bill Gates and Peter Thiel to 'Rebuild His Reputation' Through Philanthropy. bylinetimes.com A manuscript buried in the millions of files released by the US Department of Justice under the Epstein Transparency Act, authored by American journalist Michael Wolff, alleges that Jeffrey Epstein's background role as a "key advisor" to Bill Gates led him to counsel the Microsoft co-founder on the future of the Gates Foundation at a meeting with Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel and right-wing media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman. | The account suggests that Epstein saw his advisory support to Gates on philanthropy, apparently discussed at the meeting with Thiel and Zuckerman, as a way to "rebuild" his reputation.

Antifabot (2026-02-11). Epstein files suggest Trump laundered money for Russian oligarch. thecanary.co Welp, looks like Donald Trump has been caught in yet another scandal. This time, he stands accused of laundering money with Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, as political analyst Brian Allen explained: üö® BREAKING — Epstein Files: Donald Trump bought a Palm Beach mansion for $41M, financed by a loan tied to Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev, […] | By

Staff (2026-02-11). Jorge Rodríguez: Venezuela Exercises Full Control Over Its Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, asserted that Venezuela is exercising full control of its sovereignty while advancing in the construction of new diplomatic and energy relations with the US under principles of mutual respect and collaboration. | Through social media, the legislator Jorge Rodríguez: "President Maduro a…

Sana Khan (2026-02-11). U.S. Greenlights Venezuela Oil Gas Expansion With New License. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Treasury Department has issued a new general license authorising American goods, technology, software and services to support oil and gas exploration and production in Venezuela, marking a significant expansion of sanctions relief. The move follows Washington's earlier easing of restrictions on Venezuela's energy sector after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro in early …

Editor (2026-02-11). US Holds Secret Indictment of Delcy Rodriguez, Top Opposition Journo Claims. scheerpost.com Delcy Rodríguez (26-01-2026). Presidencia de Venezuela, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Max Blumenthal / The Trump administration is using a secret indictment to assert…

aljazeera (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'.

ecns.cn (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.

Adam Mahoney (2026-02-11). Black Residents Win Key Ruling in 'Cancer Alley' Environmental Racism Case. capitalbnews.org In a pocket of Louisiana known as "Cancer Alley," Black residents bear the generational toll of "plantation country" becoming "pollution country." Seven times as many people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer than the national average in these disproportionately Black communities. Now, a federal district court has given those residents something they almost never …

Josh Richman (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…

eng.belta.by (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.

geo.tv (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…

UMMID (2026-02-11). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.

Staff (2026-02-11). When data shapes your sports strategy. moguldom.com Sports aren't decided by hunches and highlight reels anymore. Today, data drives everything from player recruitment to real-time coaching calls. Teams use advanced metrics to analyze every pass, sprint, and substitution. Coaches dig into statistics to refine tactics, while athletes rely on technology for feedback that sharpens their performance. The analytics revolution has even spilled …

ecns.cn (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

UMMID (2026-02-11). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.

D.L. Chandler (2026-02-11). MAGA Wants Bad Bunny, A US Citizen, Deported For Halftime Show. newsone.com Bad Bunny's sweeping As pointed out by

NEOB (2026-02-11). Joburg working to resolve water issues. sanews.gov.za Joburg working to resolve water issues | City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at work to resolve water supply challenges. | The Mayor briefed the media on Tuesday at the New Brixton Reservoir in the city. | Several areas have faced water supply challenges over the past few weeks. | "The city…is taking decisive action to stabilise the water supply network and reduce consumption through a comprehensive, multifaceted Water Demand Management programme. | "This approach involves coordinated efforts between the city, Johannesburg Water, Rand Water, and key…

Editor (2026-02-11). US Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of 'Concentration Camps,' Navy Contract Reveals. scheerpost.com The Bluebonnet Detention Center, run for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under contract by Management and Training Corporation. Tedder, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Stephe…

ecns.cn (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."

Staff (2026-02-11). "Devastating" : Trump EPA to Scrap Landmark Climate Finding in Pro-Fossil Fuel Deregulatory Push. democracynow.org In a victory for the fossil fuel industry, a set of Obama-era rules that required the federal government to regulate the emissions of six greenhouse gases is being reversed by the Trump administration. The changes would undo the legal basis of the fight against global warming, as well as remove industrial reporting obligations and roll back emissions standards for cars and trucks. Environmental engineer Gretchen Goldman helped author those emission standards while working for the Department of Transportation under the Biden administration. Now as the president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, she says their…

Tom Engelhardt (2026-02-11). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Homeward Bound? (Not in Donald Trump's America). warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Sometimes, in this strange world of ours, I wonder where I would be today if Donald J. Trump had been president when, as my Aunt Hilda wrote me so many years ago, "Your great-grandfather, Moore Engelhardt, a boy …

independentaustralia.net (2026-02-11). Affray vs Assault: What's the difference under Australian law. independentaustralia.net

Sana Khan (2026-02-11). Bangladesh Vote Raises Hopes for Garment Sector Hit by Tariffs and Turmoil. moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladesh heads to the polls with its vital garment industry under severe strain, after six consecutive months of falling exports driven by U.S. tariffs and domestic political and labour unrest. The sector, which accounts for roughly 80% of the country's export earnings and more than a tenth of GDP, employs nearly four million workers most …

Gie Goris — Vijay Prashad (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

Peter Bach (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.'"

newarab (2026-02-11). Six killed as separatist protest turns violent in southern Yemen. newarab.com Six supporters of the separatist The violence broke out in the provincial capital Ataq, after hundreds had gathered outside the headquarters of the local authority, attempting to storm the building and remove the Yemeni flag, The New Arab's Arabic edition reported. | Witnesses said security forces had opened fire as dem…

| Reuters | (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…

Brandon Tensley (2026-02-11). This Fugees Album Still Feels Like Home 30 Years Later. capitalbnews.org Marcia Chatelain remembers that it was almost impossible to turn on the radio in 1996 and not hear the Fugees' smooth cover of "Killing Me Softly With His Song." That remake transformed the group's sophomore album, The Score, which dropped on Feb. 13 of that year, into a decade-defining juggernaut. But The Score was more …

ecns.cn (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.

geo.tv (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…

The Independent (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 …

eng.belta.by (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.

WSWS (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.

Peoples Dispatch (2026-02-11). Elected US officials, artists, and organizers denounce Trump's "tactics of starvation" against Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of over 20 New York City Council members, alongside actors, musicians, and movement organizations, signed a "Call to Conscience" opposing the Trump administration's targeting of Cuba's energy supply.

albawaba (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…

Tom Pashby (2026-02-11). Labour accused of 'sitting on sidelines' as US/Russia nuclear treaty expires. thecanary.co The UK government stands accused of "sitting on the sidelines" of international nuclear weapons risk reduction diplomacy. This follows the expiration of New START (New Strategic Arms Reductions Treaty). It limited the number of nuclear weapons the US and Russia could hold. US president Barack Obama and Russian president Dmitry Medvedev signed the agreement in […] | By

WSWS (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.

newarab (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…

UMMID (2026-02-11). 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.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2026-02-11). Australia: Thousands Mobilize To Protest Israeli President Visit. popularresistance.org Thousands of anti-genocide demonstrators rallied across Australia on 9 February to protest a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with large gatherings in central Sydney and further actions planned nationwide. | Police clashes were reported as protests spread beyond Sydney, with thousands rallying in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and other cities, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). | Officers were seen restraining demonstrators in Sydney as crowds chanted slogans opposing Herzog's visit.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

Adam Satariano (2026-02-11). Annexation's Race Against Time: Israel's West Bank Push vs. Mobilizing Global Accountability. globalresearch.ca How Israel Processes Theft: | My opening collage freezes a moment in the accelerating machinery of Israel's annexation of the West Bank: a grotesque tableau where bogus religious sanctity, corrupt ministerial clout, and raw military brutality meld into a …

ecns.cn (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.

The Independent (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 …

Kaia Svien, Popular Resistance. (2026-02-11). Collective Community In Minneapolis. popularresistance.org I heard Joanna Macy talk about a Great Turning many years ago and now we who are on the ground in metro MN are experiencing a powerful manifestation of it. I, who have been longing for this all my life, did not truly expect to witness the profound realms of connection and knowing of our oneness with all of life that we are encountering day by day in multiple ways. | I could write a huge amount about the cruelty, the fear, the widespread trauma, the physical injuries, the ripping apart of families, devastation of lives, closure of immigrant businesses throughout the city, and on, but I want this piece to ignite yo…

infobrics (2026-02-11). Washington to bring nuclear weapons back to Britain. infobrics.org Growing secrecy around US military bases in the UK has reignited speculation about the return of American nuclear weapons to British soil. Infrastructure upgrades, NATO's nuclear reconfiguration, and Washington's shifting posture toward Europe raise troubling questions. At a time of transatlantic strain and Arctic tensions, Britain's silence speaks loudly.

| AFP | (2011-02-26). China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence. tribune.com.pk China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns. | The Women's Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders. | China are reigning champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, but the days when they were among the world elite are long gone. | Results since lifting the trophy in India four years ago have been particularly disappointing. | They bowed out in the group stage of the…

eng.belta.by (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.

WSWS (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.

Aaron Rabinowitz (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…

Artin Dersimonian (2026-02-11). VP Vance's timely TRIPP to the South Caucasus. responsiblestatecraft.org Vice President JD Vance's regional tour to Armenia and Azerbaijan this week — the highest level visit by an American official to the South Caucasus since Vice President Joe Biden went to Georgia in 2009 — demonstrates that Washington is not ignoring Yerevan and Baku and is taking an active role in their normalization process.Vance's stop in Armenia

Hannah Sharland (2026-02-11). Hapless DWP don't know which water companies pocketed £22.4m in Universal Credit deductions. thecanary.co The Canary has revealed how during a 12-month period, water companies leached £22.4m from customers' Universal Credit via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). However, in obtaining the figure, we also discovered that the DWP has no record of what each company has been seizing from welfare claimants. When already vulnerable benefits claimants are […] | By

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2026-02-11). MP Debbie Abrahams warns that culture change at DWP is 'too slow'. thecanary.co MP Debbie Abrahams is ripping into the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) again, this time by calling out the vile culture in the department and their slowness in supporting victims of the carers scandal. Debbie Abrahams calls out DWP culture The letter follows DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield's disastrous turn in front of the […] | By

Qassam Muaddi (2026-02-11). Israel just started legalizing its annexation of the West Bank. Here's what that means. mondoweiss.net The Israeli government recently took radical steps to change the legal status quo in the West Bank. Here's what these changes mean and how they set the stage for annexation.

ICE out of Santa Clara County (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.

aljazeera (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.

eng.belta.by (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.

Adriaan Alsema (2026-02-11). Southwest Colombia indigenous guard thwarts kidnapping of senator. colombiareports.com Indigenous security forces were able to thwart the kidnapping of a coalition senator in southwest Colombia on Tuesday. Aida Quilcue, a senator and indigenous leader, and her security detail disappeared from the radar around noon while traveling through the east of the Cauca province. Following her release three hours later, Quilcue told press that she …

aljazeera (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.

Ed Newman (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…

newarab (2026-02-11). Israeli army razes Palestinian homes in Jerusalem and Hebron. newarab.com

ecns.cn (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.

newarab (2026-02-11). Who is Hamid Al-Shatri, Iraq's contender for PM. newarab.com The crisis began when former prime minister

A Guest Author (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) . . . |

UMMID (2026-02-11). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.

Abayomi Azikiwe (2026-02-11). Early Forms of African Flight and Rebellion in the Southeast Region of North America. globalresearch.ca Spain controlled the area now known as Florida from the 16th to the 18th centuries which resulted in the development of a mode of resistance which held off British and United States settlers and slave drivers for 200 years…

Staff (2026-02-11). "De Facto Dictatorship" : Democrats Confront ICE, CBP Officials on Brutal Tactics. democracynow.org House Democrats grilled the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS at a hearing Tuesday over their role in the Trump administration's brutal campaign to carry out mass deportations. "These three directors are responsible for what we are seeing around the country, whether it's in detention, whether it's in the streets or even in the courts," says Illinois Congressmember Delia Ramirez, who is calling for her fellow Democrats to suspend funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless Republicans agree to their demands to rein in federal immigration agents. We play excerpts from Ramirez and…

al-monitor (2026-02-11). US pays Afghans stranded in Qatar to repatriate, plan labeled. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisWASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has begun paying Afghansto repatriate as it attempts to close a camp in Qatar where they have been stranded for years, the top State Department official for South and Central Asia told lawmakers on Wednesday.More than 1,100 people have been held at the former U.S. Army base Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) since at least early last year, when Republican President Donald Trump's administration halted resettlement for Afghans who feared retribution from Taliban authorities for their links to the U.S. military.

Matt Sledge (2026-02-11). Texas "Antifa Cell" Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE. theintercept.com A group of activists gathered outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas last July 4 with fireworks and plans to mount more than a polite protest. | They were there for less than an hour before things took a turn: A police officer was wounded by a gunshot. | Only one member of the group is accused of pulling a trigger, but 19 people went to jail on state and federal charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi

hindustantimes (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?

Caitlin Johnstone (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.

ecns.cn (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.

United World International (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 …

| Zulfiqar Baig | (2011-02-26). Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's Sports Board (PSB) has undergone a major institutional transformation over the past year, shifting toward a performance-driven and athlete-focused model, according to its Annual Report for 2024—25. | The report, the first comprehensive annual review issued by the board in nearly two decades, highlights wide-ranging reforms introduced since Muhammad Yasir Pirzada assumed charge as director general. | It says the PSB has moved away from routine administration toward transparent governance, improved financial discipline and enhanced athlete development. | Among key achievements, the board revived…

AW Staff (2026-02-11). Myanmar air strikes kill church leaders. anabaptistworld.org A military junta air strike killed leaders of a Mennonite church Feb. 10 in a village of civilians in Myanmar.

APR editor (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…

Eric Brooks (2026-02-11). Marxist IQ for Black History Month, 2026. cpusa.org 1. The City of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration for dismantling an important history exhibit at Independence Park Museum, documenting when Philadelphia was the national capital during George Washington's presidency. The exhibit | a. showed the president's house and the adjoining quarters where Washington kept his slaves, along with a discussion of the history of slavery. | b. suggested Washington supported the French Revolution. | c. claimed Washington opposed the original Declaration of Independence. | d. claimed that Washington sought an alliance with the British Empire. | 2. Abel Meeropol, who…

newleftreview (2026-02-11). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

The Independent (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 …

UMMID (2026-02-11). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.

newarab (2026-02-11). US sanctions target alleged Hezbollah gold exchange. newarab.com

Staff (2026-02-11). Why London Real Estate Still Matters: A Deep Dive into Investing in the Capital. moguldom.com In the ever-evolving world of wealth building, real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to preserve and grow value. For global investors, property for sale in London continues to stand out as an exceptional opportunity-a blend of stability, heritage, and long-term financial potential. Despite market fluctuations and economic uncertainty, London's real estate sector …

Arina Yanganaeva (2026-02-11). NATO Declares War on Your Brain: Dissent Is Now a 'Cognitive Vulnerability' That Must Be Fixed. globalresearch.ca The war for our minds is already underway. Where tanks and artillery once clashed, the decisive battles now unfold inside heads—through algorithms, narratives, and subtle shifts in how millions perceive reality. | In January 2026, the NATO Defense College released a …

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-02-11). Ash Sarkar lays bare Starmer's double standard. thecanary.co Novara Media's Ash Sarkar has laid bare the blatant double standard in the Labour Party's vetting process: Labour have one rule for one lot, another for the rest Sarkar's interjection followed a post from the Times assistant political editor Geri Scott. Scott referred to a comment from Education minister Georgia Gould, who insisted the government […] | By

Matthew Daly (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…

infobrics (2026-02-11). Von der Leyen to have new security unit under her command. infobrics.org Von der Leyen and Kallas disagree on the creation of a new European intelligence cell.

Abdul Rahman (2026-02-11). India is gearing up for a historic worker-farmer's strike on February 12. peoplesdispatch.org Millions will stop work on Thursday demanding the withdrawal of the new anti-worker labor codes, restoration of the rural employment guarantee act, and the protection of the country's sovereignty and the secular-democratic constitution.

Nicholas Mwangi (2026-02-11). South Africa and China sign trade partnership granting zero-tariff access. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa has signed a new economic partnership framework with China that will allow duty-free access for South African exports to the Chinese market, with a follow-up agreement expected by March 2026.

Nigel Carney (2026-02-11). Silencing the evidence: How Australia's whistleblower inquiry buried the truth. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2026-02-11). Sudan drone strikes kill two children, hit WFP warehouse. newarab.com Drone strikes on The Kordofan region, where deadly drone strikes have intensified, is currently the

Staff (2026-02-11). Impeach the President: Rep. Al Green Denounces Trump's Racist Obama Video & Attacks on Black History. democracynow.org We continue our conversation with Texas Congressmember Al Green as he plans to reintroduce impeachment proceedings against President Trump over "infusing his hate into policy." Green currently represents Texas's 9th Congressional District, which was recently redistricted by the Texas state Legislature in favor of Republican voters. He says his seat, which he has held for over two decades, was targeted for redistricting in part because of his opposition to Trump. Green is now running for reelection in Texas's neighboring 18th Congressional District.

Ido Efrati (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…

Staff (2026-02-11). Breaking news: Mohammed Khatib ordered released by Administrative Court; ban from Greece remains in place. samidoun.net On the morning of 11 February 2026, the Administrative Court of the First Instance in Heraklion, Crete, ordered Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, released from detention and to "self-deport" to Belgium in the coming days. This is an important achievement for him, his lawyers and the many groups supporting him, as it was clear …

UMMID (2026-02-11). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.

ecns.cn (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.

Editor (2026-02-11). The US Military Aided Mass Child Rape in Afghanistan. Now Its Soldiers Are Committing This Crime At Fort Bragg. scheerpost.com US Army Afghanistan 2006. Staff Sgt. Brandon Aird, 173rd ABCT PAO, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Alan MacLeod / There is an epidemic of child sex cri…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-02-11). Bad Beginnings: The End of The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Washington Wants the Nuclear Stockpile to Grow? globalresearch.ca How awful could it get? | The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired on February 5, terminating an era of arms control and imposed limits on lunatically contrived nuclear weapons programs of the United States and Russia. The

ecns.cn (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.

newleftreview (2026-02-11). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.

GABIK (2026-02-11). Communities urged to stop shielding criminals. sanews.gov.za Communities urged to stop shielding criminals | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called on communities to support law enforcement and stop shielding criminals. | "When we come into communities, do not protect criminals, even if it is your child. Sometimes hard love is necessary. Do not come to the justice system and plead for their release," she said. | Kubayi made the call during a Community Outreach Imbizo and Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) community activation at the Dulcie September Civic Hall in Athlone, Western Cape, on Tuesday. | Kubayi was joined by Police Deput…

newarab (2026-02-11). Russian-born journalist removed from Netanyahu's flight to US. newarab.com

eng.belta.by (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.

Alex Lo (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…

Newsroom (2026-02-11). The paradox of digital sovereignty in an interconnected global economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The concept of the nation-state, defined by clear physical borders and absolute authority within them, is facing an unprecedented challenge from the architecture of the modern internet. As governments worldwide attempt to impose "digital sovereignty"—the assertion of state control over data, infrastructure, and online content—they are colliding with a technology designed specifically to route around …

Nicolas Hulscher (2026-02-11). The Next Plandemic: 3,625 Biolabs, Nipah Virus Patents, and Self-Amplifying mRNA Injections. globalresearch.ca The global expansion of high-containment biolabs without oversight — increasingly engaged in Nipah virus research — combined with aggressive patent consolidation of Nipah's core glycoproteins and their integration into mRNA and self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) injection platforms, represents a profound and …

aljazeera (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.

Sana Khan (2026-02-11). Women Suicide Bombers and Advanced Arms Mark Shift in Pakistan's Baloch Insurgency. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's long-running insurgency in Balochistan is entering a new and more complex phase, marked by the participation of women in suicide attacks and the increasing use of advanced weaponry. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group seeking greater autonomy and a larger share of the province's resources, has publicised images and biographies of …

Sana Khan (2026-02-11). UK Vows Expanded Arctic Role Under NATO's 'Arctic Sentry' Mission. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain's armed forces will take on a "vital" role in NATO's planned Arctic Sentry mission, Defence Minister John Healey is set to announce during a visit to Norway. As part of the commitment, the UK will double the number of troops stationed in Norway to 2,000 over the next three years, underscoring London's growing focus …

Mahboob A. Khawaja (2026-02-11). Revisiting India and Pakistan Perpetuated Animosities. dissidentvoice.org Leaders to See the Mirror History exists on facts of life and shallowness of a nation's history are the inept and egoistic leaders. In wars, logic fails to define foes and friends. India and Pakistan have an enriched history to blame games for their failure to preserve freedom, security and the ideological foundation of their …

eng.belta.by (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.

Ranjan Balakumaran (2026-02-11). US funding of MAGA think tanks targets UK online safety debate. thecanary.co US plans to fund MAGA-aligned think tanks in Europe could reshape debates over Britain's Online Safety Act and global platform regulation. A new transatlantic political debate is emerging around Britain's Online Safety Act. The issue is now being shaped not only in Westminster but also in Washington. Reporting by the Financial Times says the US […] | By

Vera Weidenbach (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…

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2026-02-11). Why Vietnam Just Does Not Trust the US Government: 'The Second U.S. Invasion Plan' and Regime Change in Hanoi? globalresearch.ca It might sound crazy to think that Washington's political establishment would once again authorize the US military to invade Vietnam, but to Vietnamese officials in Hanoi, it's not. | According to the "A year after Vietnam elevated …

Drago Bosnic (2026-02-11). Germany's Wargame confirms Russian Military Dominance. globalresearch.ca As the political West continues to live in a

Paul Budde (2026-02-11). Australia's AI paradox: Mass adoption, minimal strategy. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (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.

WSWS (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.

Martha Rios (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…

Nuria Barbosa (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…

Staff (2026-02-11). Llegar a un acuerdo con Irán sería la opción preferible, comenta Trump a Netanyahu. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, comentó su reunión de esta jornada con el primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, en la que discutieron la escalada de tensiones con Irán. "No se llegó a nada definitivo, salvo que insistí en que continúen las negociaciones con Irán para ver si se puede o no consumar un acuerdo.

A a (2026-02-11). Terrorismo e sabotaggio, ormai Kiev è senza speranza. strategic-culture.su La guerra in Ucraina è caratterizzata da un profondo squilibrio in termini di risorse, armamenti e potenziale industriale. àà diventata una carneficina cosà¨ feroce che persino gli stessi ucraini non credono più nella loro leadership. Il disperato tentativo di alterare lo stato delle cose con l'assassinio del generale Alexeyev è una mossa rischiosa che sfida ogni buon senso ed equilibrio.

Staff (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.

eng.belta.by (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…

Staff (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.

Leonid Savin (2026-02-11). Que veulent les États-Unis à Cuba? thealtworld.com Outre la composante idéologique qui justifie les actions de l'administration Trump, il existe également, en elles, un fondement économique. Après la déclaration du président américain Donald Trump concernant la nécessité d'organiser un coup d'État à Cuba d'ici la fin 2026, et l'introduction de nouvelles mesures restrictives, y compris l'annulation de tous les vols entre les États-Unis et Cuba, La Havane a réagi en qualifiant cela d'ingérence grossière dans les affaires souveraines d'un autre État et d'une nouvelle infâmie du néo-impérialisme de Washington. Bien que l'histoire des relations entre les États-Unis et…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2026-02-11). President Orbán Calls Ukraine an 'Enemy' of Hungary. globalresearch.ca Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine continue to escalate. The constant pressure against Hungarian-Russian energy cooperation and the policies of ethnic cleansing through military recruitment in Ukraine have caused fury in Hungary. Furthermore, the pragmatic and pro-peace stance of Hungarian Prime …

Martha Rios (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…

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