(2026-02-13). Trump warns Iran of 'very traumatic' consequences if it rejects new nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump, speaking after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned that Iran faces a "very traumatic" outcome if it refuses to agree to a new deal, insisting that "we have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic…for Iran." He said Tehran "should have made a deal the first time" instead of getting the "midnight hammer," stressing that while the talks with "Bibi" were "very good" and that Netanyahu "understands," the final decision on any accord "is ultimately up to me." Watch for more…
(2026-02-13). US is sending second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to coerce Iran. scmp.com The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said on Friday, putting more American firepower behind US President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme. | The USS Gerald R. Ford's planned deployment to the Middle East comes after Trump only days earlier suggested another round of talks with the Iranians was at hand. Those negotiations did not materialise…
(2026-02-13). Trump balks at attacking Iran, but what happens if talks fail? haaretz.com The U.S. President has clearly let it be known that he prefers negotiations to war – even if he and Netanyahu are being tight-lipped over what course of action is open should the negotiations fail…
(2026-02-13). Second U.S. aircraft carrier, largest in the world, en route to Middle East amid Iran talks, source says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-13). Citizen Resistance: Swiss Lawyers Take Their Own Foreign Minister to the ICC Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
A striking example of creative resistance comes from Switzerland, where around twenty Swiss lawyers have taken the extraordinary step of turning international law against their own foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, by submitting a "communication" to the International Criminal Court (ICC). (A "communication" to the ICC is not a formal indictment.) The lawyers accuse Cassis of complicity with Israel in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. They argue that Cassis, as Switzerland's foreign minister, bears responsibility for Swiss policies that violate the Geneva Conventions and fail to uphold Int…
(2026-02-13). Indonesian government joins Trump's colonial "Board of Peace" in Gaza. wsws.org President Prabowo is falsely claiming that Indonesia's participation in the US-led colonisation of Gaza will guarantee peace and safeguard against the violation of Palestinian rights.
(2026-02-13). Princeton University cancels discussion by Norman Finkelstein on the ongoing Gaza genocide. wsws.org A scheduled event at Princeton University featuring a discussion with Norman Finkelstein about the ongoing Gaza genocide was abruptly canceled the day before it was to be held due to "new University policy."
(2026-02-13). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-13). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-13). UN Secretary-General Guterres tops list of world's Jew-haters. onlineopinion.com.au The UN Secretary-General insists Gaza "must remain" part of a Palestinian state. But does his prescription breach Article 80 and override rights preserved from the 1922 Mandate for Palestine?
(2026-02-13). Strangling Gaza's Survivors, Criminalizing Humanity for Zionist Conquest: The Banning of Humanitarian Relief in Occupied Palestine. counterpunch.org 
Israel's December 30, 2025, decision to revoke the licenses of 37 international humanitarian aid organizations—effectively banning them from operating in Gaza and the West Bank as of March 1, 2026—marks a chilling escalation in its genocidal campaign, designed to strangulate the last remnants of life in the besieged enclave. The list, issued by the Ministry
(2026-02-13). Thursday 2/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-13). A Face Like Yours: A Romanian-French Poet Speaks to Us from the Grave. counterpunch.org 
Remember only that I was innocent and that, like all of you, mortals of this day, I had, I too had a face marked by rage, by pity and joy, an ordinary human face! Those are animals, they (Palestinians in Gaza) have no ri
(2026-02-13). Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures. scmp.com Goldman Sachs' chief legal ‚Å officer Kathy Ruemmler has resigned, CEO David Solomon said on Thursday, after recent documents by the US Justice Department showed she accepted gifts from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on how to address media inquiries regarding his crimes. | The departure of Ruemmler, who was among the top executive officers of the Wall Street firm, was the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Epstein documents by the US Justice Department…
(2026-02-13). Epstein's files reveal 'rotten culture' in U.S. ecns.cn Released pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on Jan 30 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files.One survivor reported Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to the FBI in 1996, but no investigation was conducted."ÄÄ"ÄÄMaxwell, a former socialite, was Epstein's one-time girlfriend and longtime accomplice.
(2026-02-13). Epstein and the Professors. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-13). ROBERT PARRY: Who Is Ari Ben-Menashe? consortiumnews.com Ex-Israeli military intelligence officer Ari Ben-Menashe is in the news, explaining Jeffrey Epstein's decades-long intel work for Israel. But who is this man that Israel has smeared and tried to silence? Ask Grok who Ari Ben-Menashe is and you get…
(2026-02-13). Diputado uruguayo afirma que Decreto de Trump habilita ataque de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El diputado uruguayo Carlos Reutor alertó este jueves en Montevideo que las fuerzas militares de Estados Unidos están habilitadas por decreto presidencial para atacar a Cuba. | En su cuenta en Instagram, el legislador del Frente Amplio (FA) se refirió al decreto firmado en enero por Donald Trump que declara la emergencia nacional y considera a Cuba como una "amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" para la seguridad estadounidense.Resulta un pretexto para una intervención militar en la isla caribeña tal y como hizo antes contra Venezuela", opinó. | El parlamentario del Movimiento de Participación Popular, que integra el…
(2026-02-13). Están tomando los pasos correctos, dijo presidente Maduro en mensaje a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por EE.UU. junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, desde el pasado 3 de enero luego de la invasión militar del Pentágono a Caracas, envió un mensaje a su país y a la dirigencia política que ha quedado a cargo, debido a su retención por órdenes del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | ´Ustedes están haciendo exactamente lo que tienen que hacer y están tomando los pasos correcto ª, expresó Maduro a su hijo, el diputado Nicolás Maduro Guerra, durante una conversación telefónica que sostuvieron recientemente y que ha sido reseñada por la prensa local y…
(2026-02-13). Están tomando los pasos correctos, dijo presidente Maduro en mensaje a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por EE.UU. junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, desde el pasado 3 de enero luego de la invasión militar del Pentágono a Caracas, envió un mensaje a su país y a la dirigencia política que ha quedado a cargo, debido a su retención por órdenes del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | ´Ustedes están haciendo exactamente lo que tienen que hacer y están tomando los pasos correcto ª, expresó Maduro a su hijo, el diputado Nicolás Maduro Guerra, durante una conversación telefónica que sostuvieron recientemente y que ha sido reseñada por la prensa local y…
(2026-02-13). Laura Dogu and Washington's Regime-Change Playbook: Nicaragua, Honduras, Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she "navigated crises" in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of "social and political volatility." What the LA Times fails to add is that it was precisely Dogu's job to create crisis and volatility in both
(2026-02-13). US pulls out of strategic military base and hands it over to Syria. scmp.com The US military said it completed a withdrawal from a strategic base in Syria on Thursday, handing it over to Syrian forces, in the latest sign of strengthening US Syrian ties that could enable an even larger American drawdown. | The al-Tanf garrison is positioned at the tri-border confluence of Syria, Jordan and Iraq.
(2026-02-13). ageing immigrant population bomb. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). Foreign tourists flock to China for immersive New Year experience. ecns.cn As inbound tourism continues to recover, visiting China during the Spring Festival holiday has drawn growing interest from international travelers seeking seasonal cultural experiences.
(2026-02-13). MAGA Outgrows Isolationism: And Yet America First Means America Alone. juancole.com (
(2026-02-13). Egypt announces discovery of 10,000-year-old rock shelter in Sinai. ecns.cn The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of a prehistoric rock shelter on Jabal Umm Arak in South Sinai province, dating back up to 10,000 years.
(2026-02-13). Netanyahu, the man who knew too little and lost control of events. haaretz.com Netanyahu is trying to cast blame on the entire world for October 7, but he became trapped in a deadly whirlwind of media reports exposing just what he was trying to conceal. What we saw this week provides a glimpse of what to expect in the election campaign…
(2026-02-13). Vital role of family virtues in governance. ecns.cn In the early 1980s, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhengding County Committee in Hebei province, lived in an office that often felt damp. On sunny days, he would air out his bedding — a cotton-padded mattress patched together with scraps of old clothing.
(2026-02-13). How the China-Iran strategic partnership really evolves. thealtworld.com Neo-Caligula continues to bet in what could be defined as The Strategy of the Weaponized Debtor. | We've got a thing, and that's a-called radar love
| We've got a wave in the air | Radar love | Golden Earring, Radar Love | Neo-Caligula continues to bet in what could be defined as The Strategy of the Weaponized Debtor. | HONG KONG — Persia and China go back a long — historical — way. Focus for a moment just on the 7th century, in peak Silk Road times, when the two great poles of development were Sassanian Persian and Tang China, always on good mutual terms, and sharing a key common interest…
(2026-02-13). Valentine Blues: High Holidays of Love in Low Times. counterpunch.org 
Valentine's Day is upon us, shopping sites flashing rosy red hearts, but I've got the Valentine blues… how about you? It's my first V-Day in over three decades without my beloved Captain Max (RIP Max 11/8/1943 — 5/13/2025), aka Pr. Maximillian R. Leblovic Lobkowicz di Filangieri, aka Mickey, my husband of 33 years, publisher, producer,
(2026-02-13). Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction. whyy.org For those deep in the dating trenches, love and attraction can feel like uncrackable riddles. How do I make myself more attractive? How do you know if someone's into you? What should I look for in a partner — and how do I know if I've found "the one"? On this episode, we seek out answers in the work of attraction researcher Paul Eastwick, and hear from couples who found love in unexpected places.
(2026-02-13). Prime minister of New Zealand sends Year of the Horse greetings. ecns.cn As the Year of the Horse approaches, he spoke of the spirit of vitality, perseverance and progress, and expressed appreciation for the long-standing contributions the Chinese community has made to New Zealand culturally, economically and socially.
(2026-02-13). The Politics of Hate: Weaponized Discord Is the Deep State's Most Effective Tool. counterpunch.org 
"Love your enemies." — Jesus Christ "I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them." —President Trump This country was built on the radical idea that government exists to serve the people—not to control them, monitor them, manage them, or rule over them. That idea is being systematically dismantled by a Deep State
(2026-02-13). Matanzas Celebrates Second Victory in Cuban Baseball Final. radiohc.cu Havana, February 12 (RHC) -With a starring role for pitcher Shaiel Cruz and home runs from Esteban Terry and Yurisbel Gracial, Matanzas defeated Las Tunas 7-3 today, to celebrate their second victory in the grand final of Cuban baseball. | Right-hander Cruz managed to contain the Leñadores' offense after allowing three hits in the first inning and pitched five and a third innings, delivering a quality start and earning his third win of the playoffs. | The 19-year-old rookie from Matanzas left two runners on base when he left the game in the sixth inning, and two of the Tuneros' runs in that frame were charged to…
(2026-02-13). Thousands of Striking UESF Teachers, Students & Families Rally at SF City Hall For Living Wages. indybay.org Thousands of striking UESF teachers, students and community members rallied at San Francisco City Hall on 2/9/26 on the first day of the strike.
(2026-02-13). Saturday 2/14: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org RSVP required: actionnetwork.org/events/make-billionair… | Join us!Meet on sidewalk at Forest Ave & Monroe Street at 9: 45/ 9: 50 am We will go inside the mall as a group @ 10am. | So don't be late.
(2026-02-13). 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 : )…
(2026-02-13). Congressman Joins Protesters Demanding No ICE at Huge Rally Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org More than a thousand anti-ICE demonstrators on February 8…
(2026-02-13). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-13). Chinese Embassy refutes false reports of 'ban on Investment in Israel'. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Israel has refuted recent media reports claiming that "China has banned investment in Israel," according to a post published on the embassy's official WeChat account on Friday.
(2026-02-13). Bosch workers in Germany express support for the formation of action committees. wsws.org In recent weeks, members of the SGP spoke with workers at several Bosch plants in Baden-Wàºrttemberg. In numerous conversations, workers expressed their rejection of the IG Metall union apparatus and supported the proposal to build independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-02-13). The Revenge of the Nerds, er Judges. counterpunch.org Do not be reassured that: Two days after a federal grand jury declined to indict Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers for putting out a video warning that "threats to our Constitution" are coming "from right here at home"—and reminding service members that they can, and should, "refuse illegal orders" under the Uniform
(2026-02-13). Mumia: Trump's "Stick-up — your oil or else" workers.org 
On Feb. 3 — at a demonstration outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, marking one month since President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores were kidnapped and held hostage by the U.S. — protesters received a live call-in from political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Mumia cut through . . . |
(2026-02-13). A Reply to Trump is Wrong to Abolish the Endangerment Finding. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists should make an effort when they try to defend their positions, rather than simply trotting out tired alarmist talking points.
(2026-02-13). Monday 2/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-02-13). How a Tuscan dog park turned me into an unlikely defender of Israel. haaretz.com How do you convey the complexities of Israeli reality to Europeans eager to conflate individual Israelis with the actions of their government?
(2026-02-13). Too Late, Mr. Trump. You Cannot Undo the Multi-Racial, Multi-National Real America. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Notice to Donald Trump and his MAGA myrmidons: It's too late by centuries to turn the United States of American "back" into the ethnically homogenous nation for white people which it never was. And that's nothing to be disappointed about. | Most Americans aren't swallowing your so-called jokes depicting African-Americans as apes, your white supremacist lies about Haitians "eating the pets," your slanders of law-abiding farmworkers as the "worst of the worst," your creepy wails about immigrants "poisoning the blood" of America, your demand we exclude refu…
(2026-02-13). Why can Yiwu trade with the world? This longest freight railway provides the answer. ecns.cn With 26 Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe routes reaching over 160 cities across Eurasia, Yiwu is able not only to "sell to the world" but also to "buy from the world"! Click the video to discover the impressive capabilities of the YXE Container Train!
(2026-02-13). The Israeli State of Exception and the Assault on International Humanitarian Law. juancole.com ( The concept of the state of exception dates back to the
(2026-02-13). New Channel 12 poll: Likud still leading, Democrats tied with party. haaretz.com A new Channel 12 poll puts opposition parties to Netanyahu at 69 seats, or even 70 if all Arab parties decide to merge into one joint list. Meanwhile, neither Religious Zionism nor Blue and White pass the threshold…
(2026-02-13). 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……
(2026-02-13). California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections. indybay.org Decision Would List Central Coast, Southern California Pumas…
(2026-02-13). Inside the Latest Jobs Report. counterpunch.org The employment report for January was better than had generally been expected, with the economy adding 130,000 jobs. As has been the case for the last year, the bulk of the job creation was in health care, which added 86,000 jobs, nearly two-thirds of the total. Over the last year, health care accounted for 121.7
(2026-02-13). China's commercial rocket launches 7 satellites from sea, including Pakistan's PRSC-EO2. ecns.cn The PRSC-EO2 satellite is equipped with high-resolution optical payloads. The remote sensing data it acquires will serve Pakistan in various fields such as land mapping, environmental and natural disaster monitoring, and natural resource protection.
(2026-02-13). moved here right after October 7. I always felt Israeli — not in a practical sense, but. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An American couple who followed their children's footsteps to Israel, and a young Israeli whose psychologist mother helped her navigate PTSD as a teen…
(2026-02-13). 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…
(2026-02-13). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-13). Xi urges basic research push for original innovations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout of basic research and supporting scientists and researchers in delivering more original innovations.
(2026-02-13). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-13). A Bloodstained Anniversary of the Revolution in Iran. counterpunch.org The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, left the country on a journey to exile on January 16, 1979. Less than a month later, on February 11, the popular revolution triumphed and closed the book of monarchy. The day the Shah left was perhaps the happiest day in my life up to that point. I was at my university campus, Tehran Polytechnic, when the news arrived. I lit a cigarette, another bad habit of teenage years, and left the campus aimlessly just to join the joyous crowds. I had never seen an entire nation so exceptionally jubilant, deeply ecstatic, profoundly euphoric. People were holding up the front page of v…
(2026-02-13). Key priorities of the BNP, winner of Bangladesh election. geo.tv 
Police officers sit outside a party office of Bangladesh Nationalist Party , a day after the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 13, 2026.
(2026-02-13). MAGA Aesthetics and Fascist Power: Spectacles of White Supremacy. counterpunch.org 
The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them. The killings of Rachel Good and Alex Pretti are not aberrations or tragic mistakes; they belong to a longer and darker history that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People once named with chilling precision. In earlier periods of American turmoil, such killings were called lynchings, acts "carried out by lawless mobs, although police officers did participate, under the pretext of justice." Today, this violence extends well beyond the bullet and the baton. I…
(2026-02-13). Trump can't erase Black history. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite broad public opposition, on Jan. 22, National Park Service (NPS) workers carried out orders from President Donald Trump to remove display panels about the history of enslavement in the U.S. at the historic President's House display in Philadelphia. Trump's attempts to deny Black history are being challenged by . . . |
(2026-02-13). Festive visit to Beijing's Longfusi highlights traditions, renewal. ecns.cn Red lanterns swayed gently above the stone-paved lanes of Beijing's Longfusi commercial area, while the familiar aromas of pastries, pickles and freshly prepared snacks drifted through the winter air.
(2026-02-13). China's canal link to Southeast Asia; Malaysia's 'illegal' temple row: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 'Time is ripe': why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia…
(2026-02-13). The measles vaccine: A product of two centuries of science and public health reform. wsws.org For much of the 20th century, measles was regarded as an unavoidable illness of childhood, even as it killed millions of people worldwide each year. The development of a safe and effective vaccine fundamentally changed that reality.
(2026-02-13). Imran Khan loses major vision in jail, court-appointed lawyer flags serious health and rights concerns. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has suffered significant vision loss and serious health decline during his incarceration at Adiala Jail, according to a detailed report submitted by a Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae.The report, prepared by senior lawyer Salman Safdar after a prison visit, raises alarming concerns about Imran Khan's medical condition, prolonged isolation and restricted access to family and legal counsel. The findings suggest that repeated complaints about his deteriorating eyesight were not addressed in time.As per the document, Khan stated that until October 2025 he…
(2026-02-13). Trump announces repeal of key finding underpinning U.S. climate regulations. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the revocation of a key 2009 climate determination that has served as the legal foundation for federal climate regulations, including rules on greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and mandates supporting electric vehicle adoption.
(2026-02-13). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-13). The Sotto Voce Plea That Will Haunt the World Forever: the Voice of Hind Rajab. counterpunch.org 
The 2025 cinematic experience was a long and virtually forgettable season. The kind of year that makes cinephiles like me slip into an artistic malaise when contemplating the future of motion pictures. But no matter how disillusioned or inspired I feel, it is always difficult for me to recount the first film I saw, at
(2026-02-13). Nobody Starts With a Blank Slate: an Interview with John Sayles. counterpunch.org 
The novels of John Sayles encompass a wide swath of American history. Since the wide swath of American history is replete with one injustice after another, those are front and center in Sayles's fiction. Crucible, his latest novel, is set in the tumultuous, violent Detroit of the 1920s to World War II. It is a
(2026-02-13). CARTOONS: Chris Minns dines out on defence of. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-13). Australian pseudo-left downplays police rampage in Sydney, promotes appeals to Labor after Herzog visit. wsws.org Socialist Alternative is trying to suppress the political lessons of Labor's embrace of Israeli war criminal Isaac Herzog and its police-state repression of opposition to his visit.
(2026-02-13). Longer Spring Festival break fuels travel boom. ecns.cn The longest Spring Festival holiday in recent years — lasting nine days starting Sunday — has ignited people's passion for travel, with both domestic destinations and overseas locations attracting significant interest.
(2026-02-13). Urumqi citizens purchase festival decorations to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn As the 2026 Chinese New Year ⚪ the Year of the Horse ⚪ is just around the corner, Chinese New Year decorations have been very popular.
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-13). China's Sun Long wins silver in men's 1,000m short track speed skating at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Chinese short track speed skater Sun Long clinched silver in the men's 1,000 meters event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Thursday, earning the first Olympic medal of his career."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe two-time Olympian clocked one minute and 24.565 seconds, 0.028 seconds behind Jens van't Wout of the Netherlands.
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-13). regulatory affairs sector in need of an injection of talent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh's BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election. geo.tv 
(2026-02-13). Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The Philadelphia Health Department is warning residents to take precautions following a fire in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood. | The blaze broke out Thursday night at a recycling plant facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. | Residents are being asked to avoid the area or stay inside if possible due to smoke from the fire. | The health department has dispatched inspectors to the area to collect air samples to assess a…
(2026-02-13). From Wilmington Delaware 1968 to Twin Cities Minnesota 2026: What Can We Learn? counterpunch.org The number of people who know that the Black community of Wilmington, Delaware was occupied by the National Guard for nine months after the 1968 assassination of MLK is minuscule. That is not an accident. The Military/Historian/Media Erasure business is more robust than we realize. It's so effective that most of us have no idea
(2026-02-13). The Jidwaaq Clan: Political Strength and Participation in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. indybay.org Somali clan politics in the Somali Region of Ethiopia…
(2026-02-13). New warheads ready? After Hamas, another Iran ally flexes military muscle as US warships approach. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi rebel group claimed to have conducted multiple missile tests this month, including new missiles equipped with multiple warheads and ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The announcement came amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, with the group claiming it is strengthening its defense capabilities. Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi mocked the U.S. 2015 withdrawal from Sana'a, calling it a defeat, and reaffirmed support for Iran while criticizing Israel. The group has also threatened renewed Red Sea shipping attacks as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves into the region. Israeli officials are reportedly reviewin…
(2026-02-13). 'Chinese-style living' trends overseas as experts urge for a deeper understanding of culture. ecns.cn A growing number of overseas internet users are embracing an online trend known as "becoming Chinese at heart," reflecting rising curiosity about Chinese culture.
(2026-02-13). Seattle high school students walk out against ICE. workers.org 
Seattle Thousands of students from 17 Seattle high schools walked out on Feb. 5 and marched to City Hall. The youth, angered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids both locally and countrywide, took over City Hall Plaza and the streets around it and rallied. They then marched on the . . . |
(2026-02-13). UK-China awards spotlight snooker, Liverpool FC, Octopus, Bear Grylls. ecns.cn A pioneer in China's funds and wine, Chris Ruffle, founder of Heartland Capital, and owner of the Treaty Port Vineyard in China's Shandong province, was recognized for services to the wine industry in China.
(2026-02-13). Walz hails Homan as ICE shifts tactics in Minnesota. wsws.org The scale of the occupation in Minnesota has been staggering. And it continues despite the effort of the national media to divert attention elsewhere.
(2026-02-13). Pollen Reconstructions Show The Last Glacial's Warming Events Were Global, 10x Greater Than Modern. wattsupwiththat.com "D—O signals [10-16 ∞C warming events within decades to centuries] are not just seen in Greenland — they are registered globally." — Liu et al., 2026…
(2026-02-13). Israeli nuclear weapons are a threat to the Middle East. indybay.org Dimona Nuclear Plant Facility In Israel.
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/27: Seaside: Whistlemania! Workshop. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-13). "Cuba Sentenced to Death" : From Italy, the Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria Issues Urgent Appeal Against the Total Oil Blockade of the Island. radiohc.cu The Internationalist Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria, with over three decades of history alongside the Cuban Revolution, has issued a strong appeal to parliamentarians in Italy and Europe, city councilors, journalists, and citizens' associations in response to the escalation of the US blockade. | The new offensive launched by the Trump administration seeks to completely prevent oil from reaching the island, under threat of sanctions against any exporting country. This measure, they denounce, would leave Cuba without electricity, paralyzing hospitals, schools, and homes: "A plan of total strangulation, until…
(2026-02-13). Embarrassed Netanyahu's 1st Briefing After Trump Rejects Iran War Bid | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking before flying back to Israel after a brief visit to Washington, tried to project unity with President Trump while revealing deep doubts over a potential US-Iran deal. He stressed their "very close, very real and very open relationship," but admitted he remained skeptical about "the nature of any agreement with Iran," even as Trump signaled he wants to test diplomacy instead of escalation. Watch for details…
(2026-02-13). IGG unearths rot at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 …
(2026-02-13). Online Public Meeting: Sri Lankan doctors' protests and the fight to defend free public health. wsws.org The struggle for better conditions for health employees is inseparably bound up with defending free healthcare, won through the bitter struggles of the working class, and supported by the poor.
(2026-02-13). 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…
(2026-02-13). Watching in Israel: When memory becomes an act of defiance. haaretz.com After the police shut down a screening of 'Palestine 36' in Jerusalem, watching it in a theater as a Palestinian in Israel reminded me of the fragile conditions in which our stories are allowed to exist…
(2026-02-13). 'Becoming Chinese' memes reflect a world shaped by China's ascent. scmp.com Across social media, a curious phrase has been circulating: "You met me at a very Chinese time in my life." It appears under videos of hotpot dinners, DHGate hauls, Chinese streetwear fits and users joking about switching their phone interfaces into Chinese "for the aesthetic". | It has even spawned an ecosystem of spin-offs: "Chinamaxxing", "you will turn Chinese tomorrow" and countless posts where people half-joke about becoming "more Chinese" by the day.
(2026-02-13). 72 Youths Arrested in Kabale Over Alleged Nationwide Job Scam. plusnews.ug 
The police in Kabale District on Thursday evening arrested 72 youths in connection with an alleged scamming operation that has reportedly been targeting people across the country. The arrests were made during an operation at the Gleam Supermarket building along the Kabale—Mbarara Road in Central Division, Kabale Municipality. The operation was led by the Kabale Deputy …
(2026-02-13). From Diplomacy to Deterrence: Iran's Security Turn in Domestic and Foreign Policy. unitedworldint.com The strengthening of the security and military camp in managing the country may, in the coming months, extend into the economic sphere as well. Over the past year, Iran has been going through an extremely turbulent period. A full-scale 12-day war—which, despite the killing of senior Iranian military commanders, ultimately turned into a powerful demonstration …
(2026-02-13). Minneapolis general strike: Working class takes step into revolutionary future. workers.org 
The general strike in Minneapolis on Jan. 23 that shut the city down and catapulted forward the general strike movement that has been stirring below for some time may turn out to be the biggest step forward that the working class has taken in our lifetime. It is a sign . . . |
(2026-02-13). After probe, Justice Ministry says prison chief Kobi Yaakobi must face trial. haaretz.com The head of the Israel Prison Service is suspected of obstruction, fraud, and breach of trust for allegedly warning a police commander under investigation. Despite the pending indictment, he remains in command, with Ben-Gvir calling the case 'an attempt to destroy the right-wing government'…
(2026-02-13). Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition Contact: Luis Argueta, luis@unidos-mn.org; Josh Keller (SEIU Local 26) jkeller@seiumn.org; Trevor Cochlin, cochlin.t@faithinmn.org Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA — …
(2026-02-13). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-13). Dutch Sinologist extends Chinese New Year greetings: Ma Dao Cheng Gong. ecns.cn "As the Chinese New Year is around the corner, I want to leave you one phrase that could happen to you in the upcoming Year of the Horse: Ma Dao Cheng Gong (Wish you instant success)," Paridon said in a video.
(2026-02-13). CNA UCSF Panassus Day Of Action Against ICE. indybay.org The CNA at UCSF at Parnassus will be rallying at the Parnassus campus against ICE and the attacks on hospitals. It all be from 3 to 5pm on Thursday the 19th…
(2026-02-13). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out about Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-13). The Nazification of the South American Drug Trade: Klaus Barbie, Cocaine and the CIA. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-13). LEY DOWN! Libs forge on with "Fantastic" failure Angus Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). "Tales of Ordinary Madness" : Warren Haynes, Charles Bukowski, and the Darkness of the American Dream. counterpunch.org 
Warren Haynes had just moved to the East Village of New York in the summer of 1988. "Born on the edge of a lonely town," as he described his Asheville, North Carolina upbringing in a song, Haynes would first follow the c
(2026-02-13). John Huggins: an unsung Black Panther Party leader. workers.org 
As we know, this February is the celebration of Black History Month. It's when we not only celebrate and honor the achievements of Black people but also remember the revolutionary struggle and sacrifices that Black revolutionaries have made in the fight for liberation of not only the working class but . . . |
(2026-02-13). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-13). Angus Taylor's One Nationfication of the Liberal Party is Australia's MAGA moment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). China's teenage debutant Tai confident of better performance at next Olympics. ecns.cn After finishing 12th out of 12 competitors in the women's 5,000m race at the Milan-Cortina Games on Thursday, Tai Zhien said she was confident of a better performance at next Olympics.
(2026-02-13). MAGA Outgrows Isolationism. counterpunch.org 
A mere 15 years ago, during an epoch that now seems as distant as the Paleozoic era, an American president attempted to use military power to prevent a dictator from slaughtering his own citizens. Barack Obama billed the action in Libya as a humanitarian intervention, citing the new U.N. doctrine of "responsibility to protect" (R2P). The president
(2026-02-13). Whatever the season, China will keep tourists busy. ecns.cn China's rich diversity, showcased in its national and local festivals, is sending inbound tourist figures soaring to unprecedented levels across China.
(2026-02-13). Britain's top civil servant resigns after two officials quit amid Mandelson fallout. ecns.cn Britain's Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Chris Wormald, has become the third senior official to step down in less than a week amid the political fallout over former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, the Cabinet Office announced Thursday.
(2026-02-13). China coast guard patrols Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels conducted a law enforcement drill in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Feb. 4, 2026.
(2026-02-13). Held Captive in Their Own Country During World War II, Japanese Americans Used Nature to Cope With Their Unjustified Imprisonment. counterpunch.org 
With a stroke of a presidential pen, the lives of Izumi Taniguchi, Minoru Tajii, Homei Iseyama and Peggy Yorita irreparably changed on Feb. 19, 1942. On that day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which set in motion their wartime incarceration along with other people of Japanese ancestry who were forcibly removed from
(2026-02-13). Trump flouts science to revoke landmark US climate finding, calling it 'giant scam'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding underpinning US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution, marking his biggest rollback of climate policy to date. | The repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 "endangerment finding" was paired with the immediate elimination of greenhouse gas standards on automobiles.
(2026-02-13). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-13). U.S. stocks slide, S&P 500 falls back below year's opening level. ecns.cn U.S. stocks suffered heavy losses on Thursday as investors confronted the potential negative consequences of the rapid AI buildout, and the S&P 500 dipped back under its level from the start of the year."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2026-02-13). Munich report reflects the anxiety in Europe. ecns.cn This year's 62nd Munich Security Conference report introduced two new concepts — "wrecking-ball politics" and "bulldozer politics" — which, according to Cui Hongjian, director of Beijing Foreign Studies University's Center for European Union and Regional Development Studies, largely reflect Europe's perception that the United States has shifted from being a rule-maker and guardian of the Western world to a disruptor.
(2026-02-13). China opens women's curling campaign with victory at Milan-Cortina Games. ecns.cn China's women's curlers opened their round-robin campaign with a 7-4 victory over Britain, while Sweden collected two wins from as many matches at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games here on Thursday.
(2026-02-13). Spain's Streets Are Named After Immigrants. counterpunch.org 
I live my life surrounded by dead Middle Eastern men. They loom over my mornings from enamel street signs, glower from building faàßades and squat in the middle of traffic circles with stone hands raised in permanent theological objection. Every day I drink my coffee under the marble gaze of Syrian ascetics, Palestinian prophets, Egyptian
(2026-02-13). A Postcard From Brighter Times. counterpunch.org 
On February 11,1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison in South Africa after having been incarcerated for twenty-seven years. On that same day I was trying, not very successfully, to recover from a slew of personal hardships. My partner had died, too young, not long before. After nursing him over four painful years,
(2026-02-13). Ukraine defence chief claims 65,000 Russian troops killed in two months. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has claimed that Ukrainian forces "eliminated 35,000 Russians in December and 30,000 in January," suggesting around 65,000 Russian soldiers killed in just two months, during a joint NATO press briefing with Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. The dramatic figure was touted as proof that Kyiv's new strategy is "working" even as Russia and Ukraine, with US mediation, have been exploring fragile peace contacts and prisoner swaps in recent weeks. Watch for details…
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh elections exclusive: Ex-NCP member predicts post-poll split with Jamaat. hindustantimes.com After a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule in August 2024, 173 million Bangladeshis are voting in what many are calling a watershed election. But what exactly changed between the euphoria of revolution and the reality of the ballot box? In this explosive conversation from Dhaka, former National Citizen Party member and LGBTQ+ activist Muntasir Rahman opens up about casting his vote in an election that promises reform, yet carries familiar undertones. From being expelled from a student-led party for his pro-LGBTQ views, to watching that same party ally with Jamaat-e-Islami, Rahman asks the u…
(2026-02-13). Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as BNP secures commanding victory in national elections; PM Modi reacts. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is heading towards a resounding majority in the country's parliamentary elections held on Thursday, paving the way for the 60-year-old leader to assume the office of prime minister.According to unofficial figures emerging from the Election Commission and party insiders, Rahman has won from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies. The BNP, which contested 292 of the 300 parliamentary seats while leaving the remainder to its allies, appears poised to secure a comfortable two-thirds majority in the Jatiya Sangsad.Prime Minister Narendra…
(2026-02-13). The Winter Olympics in Trouble? counterpunch.org 
One Hundred Percent (100%) of Olympians believe excessive levels of climate change are real and a serious threat to ecosystems that support life. That is an intentional lie, but it may very well be true. Nobody experiences the upheaval of climate change like Olympians. "I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it."
(2026-02-13). Stellantis steps up attacks on workers as company takes $26 billion charge due to EV reversal. wsws.org The UAW apparatus has remained silent in face of mounting provocations by Stellantis, including another delay in the projected reopening of the shuttered Belvidere Assembly Plant to June 2028, past national auto contract deadline.
(2026-02-13). U.S. governors boycott White House after Trump excludes Democrats. ecns.cn The National Governors Association (NGA) has canceled a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House after the administration reportedly limited invitations to Republican governors, breaking with the bipartisan tradition of the annual gathering.
(2026-02-13). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……
(2026-02-13). playbook is full of conspiracy theories. Many believe they lead to a bloody end. haaretz.com Israel's Supreme Court president has grown eyes in the back of his head. The former IDF and Shin Bet chiefs feel that the prime minister is gunning for them and are convinced that it will end in murder. Netanyahu's conspiracy theories are neither new nor a victimless crime…
(2026-02-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-13). Denmark Supports Uganda's Climate Efforts with UGX 83 Billion. plusnews.ug The Embassy of Denmark in Kampala has committed USD 23.47 million (83.1 billion Shillings) to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to help rural communities in Uganda adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. Over the next four years, the funding will support local governments and communities across the country through UNCDF's LoCAL+ …
(2026-02-13). housing demand: Affordability, development and what comes next. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). The Philip Brown Case Tells Us What to Expect After Federal Agents Shoot Someone. counterpunch.org 
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot at Phillip Brown's car in Washington, D.C., last fall, the outcome offered a revealing lesson about accountability in the age of expanded federal policing. A federal agent fired, Brown lived, and the system's response was quiet: no criminal charges for the shooter, limited public information, and a fast
(2026-02-13). Mack Trucks worker Will Lehman announces 2026 campaign for UAW president on a platform for rank-and-file power. wsws.org In his campaign announcement, Lehman called for workers to support his campaign, including by running as delegates for the UAW Constitutional Convention, which will be held from June 15-18.
(2026-02-13). An Epic about Capitalism and Detroit. counterpunch.org 
John Sayles is a fantastic storyteller. Most people who share this viewpoint probably know Sayles from his films, which include Eight Men Out, Matewan and Return of the Secaucus 7. While those films certainly are among some of the best films in the last fifty years, it's through his writing that I know Sayles best.
(2026-02-13). Norwegian union makes M.A.N. Truck & Bus workers pay for a phoney strike. wsws.org The so-called "dagsing" (go-slow) by the Fellesforbund union, which began on January 8 and is still ongoing, is a cynical farce that workers are paying for with significant wage losses.
(2026-02-13). Mandelson, Doyle, grooming gangs: Starmer's 'pattern of behaviour' attacked in Commons. hindustantimes.com Keir Starmer faces a second scandal as Kemi Badenoch accuses him of caring about victims only to "save his own skin," slamming his peerage for Matthew Doyle after links to a convicted paedophile. With Mandelson, Doyle and senior aides quitting, is Starmer's government now in crisis mode?>
(2026-02-13). No notice, no way out: Israel police block central road in Palestinian East Jerusalem neighborhood. haaretz.com Concrete barriers were placed along a main road in East Jerusalem near the separation barrier, blocking access to all vehicles in an attempt to prevent infiltrators from crossing into Israel from the West Bank. 'They came in the morning without any notice and closed off the neighborhood,' said one resident…
(2026-02-13). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make her debut as an imperialist strategist at the Munich Security Conference. wsws.org The appearance at the largest conference of national-security officials and heads of state marks the full integration of AOC and the Democratic Socialists of America into the structure of American imperialism.
(2026-02-13). Australian protesters against Herzog visit speak about police attacks. wsws.org "Now if someone tells me about police brutality, I know exactly what they mean. I've had first-hand personal experience of it."
(2026-02-13). The Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: An indictment of social and political life in Canada. wsws.org Prime Minister Carney, the rest of the political establishment and the talking heads of the corporate media may not want to admit it publicly, but Tuesday's sudden outburst of violence is a product of Canadian social and political life.
(2026-02-13). New York City Mayor Mamdani seeks to stop aid to homeless while grandstanding on taxing the rich. wsws.org On Wednesday, the pseudo-left mayor of New York City delayed key funding on rental vouchers to help the homeless while telling state legislators to tax the rich.
(2026-02-13). Macro Good, Micro Bad: Uganda's Economic Crossroads in 2026. plusnews.ug 
When Jibran Fauz Qureish, the Head of Africa Economic Research for Standard Bank Group, stepped up to the podium at the 5th Stanbic Economic Forum in Kampala, he did something unusual. Instead of opening with data tables or forecasts, he offered a question that cut straight to the heart of Uganda's economic story. "Why is …
(2026-02-13). Iran, war, and the illusion of control. onlineopinion.com.au A US attack on Iran promises regime change. History suggests something else: regional escalation, oil shocks, and a rally-around-the-flag effect that entrenches the very regime Washington seeks to weaken.
(2026-02-13). "Germany must be strengthened" : Social Democrats prepare new right-wing party programme. wsws.org In light of the keynote speech by SPD chairman, finance minister and vice-chancellor Lars Klingbeil at the Willy Brandt House in Berlin, one thing is already certain: It will be the most right-wing programme in the party's history.
(2026-02-13). Executions in Florida and Oklahoma: A death penalty system indifferent to trauma and sentencing disparities. wsws.org In Florida, Ronald Heath was executed on the recommendation of a nonunanimous jury. Kendrick Simpson, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina and victim of poverty and childhood abuse, was put to death in Oklahoma.
(2026-02-13). Indonesia, Integration into the Islamic World, and Confronting Neo-Colonial Power. unitedworldint.com Indonesia has consistently championed the rights of peoples since the 1955 Bandung Conference. By Ahmed Mahmoud, Columist & managing editor at Ahram Online This title leaped to mind as I sat down to write this article about the roundtable discussion organized by the Hiwar Center for Political and Media Studies and the Embassy of Indonesia …
(2026-02-13). Timor-Leste and the Future of Palestine: Lessons in Freedom and the Failure of Power. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-13). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Tarique Rahman Set to Become Bangladesh's First Male PM in 35 Years as BNP Sweeps Polls. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-13). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Roshan Francis Martis: A Life Tuned to Riyaz, Reverence and the Guru—Shishya Parampara. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-13). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Spring Festival guide for foreigners in Yiwu. ecns.cn
(2026-02-13). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June. whyy.org
(2026-02-13). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). ‚Çπ1,162 Crore Dues in Dakshina Kannada: Contractors Warn of Statewide Protest on March 5. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-13). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-13). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-13). Flotilla internacional viajará a Cuba e intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional, bautizada como 'Nuestra América', intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba y se dirigirá a la isla para llevar ayuda humanitaria. | La iniciativa nace de una coalición internacional de movimientos sociales y organizaciones sindicales y humanitarias, con el objetivo de llevar alimentos, medicinas y suministros para la población de la nación antillana. | Un mensaje de la Internacional Progresista, publicado en X, señala: Navegamos hacia Cuba para llevar ayuda humanitaria vital a su pueblo. Juntos podemos romper el bloqueo, salvar vidas y defender la causa de la autodeterminación…
(2026-02-13). Flotilla internacional viajará a Cuba e intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional, bautizada como 'Nuestra América', intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba y se dirigirá a la isla para llevar ayuda humanitaria. | La iniciativa nace de una coalición internacional de movimientos sociales y organizaciones sindicales y humanitarias, con el objetivo de llevar alimentos, medicinas y suministros para la población de la nación antillana. | Un mensaje de la Internacional Progresista, publicado en X, señala: Navegamos hacia Cuba para llevar ayuda humanitaria vital a su pueblo. Juntos podemos romper el bloqueo, salvar vidas y defender la causa de la autodeterminación…
(2026-02-13). Las grandes mentiras: ayudémosles a desmoronarse. workers.org 
øSe recordará enero de 2026 como el mes en que se desmoronaron las grandes mentiras del imperialismo estadounidense? Mundo Obrero y otros foros antiimperialistas y prosocialistas deben lidiar con esta pregunta para idear un plan de acción que les haga desmoronarse aún más. Contra todas las grandes mentiras de Trump, . . . |
(2026-02-13). Matanzas vence a Las Tunas y se sitúa más cerca de la final de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cocodrilos de Matanzas superó hoy, con pizarra de siete carreras por tres, a su similar de Leñadores de Las Tunas y sueña con asistir a la final de la pelota en Cuba, pactada al mejor de siete juegos, ahora con ventaja de dos éxitos por cero. Otro duelo que atestiguó una tempranera escapada de los saurios se vivió en el habanero estadio Latinoamericano.
(2026-02-13). Claudia Sheinbaum reitera disposición de México a mediar entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este jueves que México puede funcionar como la nación que abra las puertas para el desarrollo de un diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, asediada por un cerco petrolero que le impone Washington. | "Estamos insistiendo en que México puede funcionar como el estado, la nación que abra las puertas para que se desarrolle este diálogo. Evidentemente, depende de que las partes se pongan de acuerdo", dijo la dignataria durante su habitual encuentro con periodistas. | El mandatario norteamericano, Donald Trump, firmó el 29 de enero la orden ejecutiva que declara una supuesta emergen…
(2026-02-13). El mundo recuerda a Anna Pavlova en el aniversario 145 de su nacimiento. cubadebate.cu Un día como hoy, el 12 de febrero de 1881, nació la legendaria bailarina rusa Anna Pavlova, una de las grandes figuras del ballet clásico de Rusia. Inició sus estudios en 1891, a la edad de diez años, en la Escuela de Ballet del Teatro Marinsky de San Petersburgo. La bailarina visitó Cuba en tres ocasiones, siempre con inmenso éxito.
(2026-02-13). Claudia Sheinbaum reitera disposición de México a mediar entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este jueves que México puede funcionar como la nación que abra las puertas para el desarrollo de un diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, asediada por un cerco petrolero que le impone Washington. | "Estamos insistiendo en que México puede funcionar como el estado, la nación que abra las puertas para que se desarrolle este diálogo. Evidentemente, depende de que las partes se pongan de acuerdo", dijo la dignataria durante su habitual encuentro con periodistas. | El mandatario norteamericano, Donald Trump, firmó el 29 de enero la orden ejecutiva que declara una supuesta emergen…
(2026-02-13). Boric: El bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba es criminal y un atentado a los derechos humanos. radiohc.cu El presidente saliente de Chile, Gabriel Boric, repudió este jueves el recrudecimiento de las medidas punitivas de EE.UU. contra Cuba y abogó por el fin del ´bloqueo inhumano ª contra la isla.El bloqueo que Estados Unidos ha impuesto a Cuba y que ha agudizado en las últimas semanas es criminal y un atentado a los derechos humanos de todo un pueblo. Se pueden tener diferencias con Cuba, pero nada justifica el daño que se le está haciendo a niños, niñas y ciudadanos inocentes ª, dijo. | En un mensaje en la red social X, Boric comunicó que realizará ´un aporte ª a la agencia de las Nacio…
(2026-02-13). Las grandes mentiras: ayudémosles a desmoronarse. workers.org øSe recordará enero de 2026 como el mes en que se desmoronaron las grandes mentiras del imperialismo estadounidense? Mundo Obrero y otros foros antiimperialistas y prosocialistas deben lidiar con esta pregunta para idear un plan de acción que les haga desmoronarse aún más. Contra todas las grandes mentiras de Trump, . . . |
(2026-02-13). Preguntas y respuestas: Lo que debes saber sobre el Anteproyecto de Ley de la Vivienda. cubadebate.cu El Anteproyecto de Ley de la Vivienda, sometido desde enero a consulta popular digital, introduce cambios estructurales en la política habitacional cubana. Con un déficit superior a las 900 mil viviendas y más de un tercio del fondo habitacional en estado regular o malo, la nueva normativa busca ampliar derechos de propiedad y diversificar las fuentes de financiamiento.
(2026-02-13). Matanzas vence a Las Tunas y se sitúa más cerca de la final de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cocodrilos de Matanzas superó hoy, con pizarra de siete carreras por tres, a su similar de Leñadores de Las Tunas y sueña con asistir a la final de la pelota en Cuba, pactada al mejor de siete juegos, ahora con ventaja de dos éxitos por cero. Otro duelo que atestiguó una tempranera escapada de los saurios se vivió en el habanero estadio Latinoamericano.
(2026-02-13). Una enfermera de ciencia y conciencia. radiohc.cu 
Desde el año 1977, labora una brigada médica cubana en la nación africana de Mozambique formada por 300 colaboradores, de los cuales 213 son médicos especialistas, 68 licenciados en enfermería, otros 10 ingenieros y licenciados en Electromedicina, más 8 preparados en otras ramas del perfil de la Salud. | Una de sus miembros es Ahimé Antonia Garrote Camejo, Licenciada en Enfermería con 30 años de experiencia laboral, Especialista en Cuidados Intensivos y Máster en Atención Integral al Niño, además de ser Profesora Asistente. Su aval internacionalista destaca una misión en Guatemala del año 2015 al 2018, laborando…
(2026-02-13). Trump elimina fallo que le permitía a Estados Unidos regular los gases de efecto invernadero. cubadebate.cu El llamado "dictamen de peligro" de 2009 concluyó que una serie de gases de efecto invernadero representaban una amenaza para la salud pública. Era la base legal de los esfuerzos del gobierno federal para controlar las emisiones, especialmente de los vehículos.
(2026-02-13). Cámara de Representantes encara a Trump y revoca aranceles a Canadá. cubadebate.cu La Cámara de Representantes estadounidense votó este miércoles a favor de eliminar los aranceles del presidente Donald Trump a Canadá, una rara desautorización de la agenda de la Casa Blanca. Seis congresistas republicanos se unieron a los demócratas.
(2026-02-13). Organizaciones argentinas convocan a campaña de solidaridad argentina. cubadebate.cu Convocamos se incorporen a esta campaña de solidaridad urgente en demanda del cese inmediato de las medidas anunciadas por Washington considerando a Cuba un peligro y una amenaza contra la Seguridad de Estados Unidos, una verdadera falacia.
(2026-02-13). Cuba Will Go to Panama for the Basketball World Championship Window. radiohc.cu Havana, February 12 (RHC) — The Cuban Basketball Federation confirmed this Thursday the relocation of its venue for the second qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar. | Therefore, the games originally scheduled for February 27 against Panama and March 2 against Uruguay at the Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva in Havana will now be played on the same dates at the Arena Roberto Durán in Panama City. | The decision is due to administrative reasons, according to the federation's president, Dalia Henry. | "The current conditions in our country, res…
(2026-02-13). Abel Prieto: "If socialism is lost, the nation is lost" radiohc.cu Luis Hernández Navarro, correspondent / La Jornada | Havana. Casa de las Américas is an emblematic cultural institution of the Cuban Revolution and Latin American intellectuals. Abel Prieto, 76, author of a remarkable body of literary work, is its director. | Labeled a Marxist-Lennonist for his admiration of one of the Beatles — John Lennon — Abel Prieto plays a fundamental role in the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity. | In an interview with La Jornada, he maintains that the current state of the world reminds him of a line from Ivan Karamazov, the character in Fyodor Dostoev…
(2026-02-13). Organizaciones argentinas convocan a campaña de solidaridad argentina. cubadebate.cu Convocamos se incorporen a esta campaña de solidaridad urgente en demanda del cese inmediato de las medidas anunciadas por Washington considerando a Cuba un peligro y una amenaza contra la Seguridad de Estados Unidos, una verdadera falacia.
(2026-02-13). Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Cienfuegos adopta medidas para mantener servicios en medio del cerco energético. radiohc.cu 
En medio del cerco energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, en la Empresa Provincial de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Cienfuegos se adoptan medidas para mantener servicios de abasto de agua en la ciudad mediante redes y los sistemas, incluyendo Paso Bonito, Caonao, Damují y la Planta Potabilizadora de Juraguá, que deben tener garantía eléctrica. Reinier àÅlvarez Rojas, director de la Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado en Cienfuegos. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | Reinier àÅlvarez Rojas, director de la entidad en el centro y sur de Cuba explicó que realizarán coordinaciones diarias, como parte…
(2026-02-13). Cámara de Representantes encara a Trump y revoca aranceles a Canadá. cubadebate.cu La Cámara de Representantes estadounidense votó este miércoles a favor de eliminar los aranceles del presidente Donald Trump a Canadá, una rara desautorización de la agenda de la Casa Blanca. Seis congresistas republicanos se unieron a los demócratas.
(2026-02-13). Eduardo Sosa en el recuerdo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana recordó este jueves al querido y popular trovador Eduardo Sosa, fallecido hace un año en la oriental ciudad de Guantánamo a los 52 años, víctima de un accidente cerebrovascular hemorrágico. | "Hace un año, el 12 de febrero de 2025, Cuba amaneció más callada. Eduardo Sosa, el "nagàºito" de Tumba Siete, el hijo de Hilda, emprendió su vuelo hacia "el cielo azul y sereno", publicó el Instituto Cubano de la Música en su sitio oficial en Facebook. | "Pero no, no se fue. Sosa está en cada amanecer de monte, en el que alguien canta "A mí me gusta, compay" para celebrar vivir en esta tierra", contin…
(2026-02-13). Trump elimina fallo que le permitía a Estados Unidos regular los gases de efecto invernadero. cubadebate.cu El llamado "dictamen de peligro" de 2009 concluyó que una serie de gases de efecto invernadero representaban una amenaza para la salud pública. Era la base legal de los esfuerzos del gobierno federal para controlar las emisiones, especialmente de los vehículos.
(2026-02-13). Expertos de la ONU en contra del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu varios miembros del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU emitieron, de manera conjunta, una declaración pública condenando la orden ejecutiva emitida el pasado 29 de enero por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, mediante la cual se autoriza la imposición de aranceles comerciales a países que suministren petróleo a Cuba.
(2026-02-13). Cuba: No Forgiveness for Collaboration. radiohc.cu El Batazo Specials | Today we discuss the attempted genocide, the energy-driven campaign to starve the Cuban people into submission, orchestrated by the neo-fascist administration of Trump and Rubio. But we also discuss the numerous initiatives denouncing and showing solidarity with Cuba, such as the "Let Cuba Live" movement, launched from within the US itself, supported by thousands of people from the arts, academia, and politics, including Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Alice Walker, and Roger Waters. | We reviewed some excellent texts on the situation, such as the article by Chilean activist and politician Dani…
(2026-02-12). Satellite images show Iran fortifying key nuclear sites amid U.S. standoff. hindustantimes.com Iran is ramping up fortifications at its key nuclear facilities as tensions with the United States simmer. Fresh satellite imagery reveals tunnel entrances at the Isfahan site buried under soil and new structures built over parts of Isfahan and Natanz, signalling heightened defensive readiness. The developments come amid reports of unexploded U.S. bunker-buster bombs at Iranian sites following the 2025 conflict, even as indirect nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran continue through Omani mediation. With Iran insisting sanctions relief is key to any uranium dilution and the U.S. maintaining pressure, the re…
(2026-02-12). Netanyahu Seeks to Kill U.S.-Iran Talks to Start Another War: Mouin Rabbani. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump held a lengthy meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the White House, where the two leaders discussed ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Trump has said he wants to reach a deal with Iran about the country's nuclear program, which Tehran insists is only for peaceful civilian purposes but which the U.S. and Israel claim is aimed at developing nuclear weapons. In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran after the Iranian government crushed a wave of anti-government protests, killing thousands of people. The Pentagon is also reportedly prepa…
(2026-02-12). Democracy Now! 2026-02-12 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 12, 2026; "Massive Cover-Up": Rep. Jayapal Slams AG Pam Bondi over Epstein Files & Spying on Lawmakers; Netanyahu Seeks to Kill U.S.-Iran Talks to Start Another War: Mouin Rabbani; Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Speaks Out on Jailing of Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian in Iran; "I Was Just So Disgusted": Jewish Rep. Balint Walks Out of Hearing After Bondi Calls Her Antisemitic | Headlines for February 12, 2026; "Massive Cover-Up": Rep. Jayapal Slams AG Pam Bondi over Epstein Files & Spying on Lawmakers; Netanyahu Seeks to Kill U.S.-Iran Talks to Start…
(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…
(2026-02-12). Nuclear talks stalled again? Iran says 'Not seeking Nukes' while blaming US & EU for mistrust. hindustantimes.com At Islamic Revolution celebrations, Iran's president insists Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for verification, blaming a "high wall of mistrust" built by the US and Europe. He thanks regional allies, backs dialogue with neighbours, and defends protests while rejecting "destruction and foreign interference."
(2026-02-12). Netanyahu Meets With Trump Days After US and Iran Held Nuclear Talks. truthout.org President Donald Trump held a lengthy meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the White House, where the two leaders discussed ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Trump has said he wants to reach a deal with Iran about the country's nuclear program, which Tehran insists is only for peaceful civilian purposes but which the U.S. and Israel claim is aimed at developing… |
(2026-02-12). Saige England: Bearing witness we are seeing a rise of totalitarian predator injustice from Gaza to NZ. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Citizen journalists bring to our attention the truths that we need to know. Being a witness to such truths is different to doom scrolling. It is about awareness. This is about knowing the truths that the people who run this deteriorating world, want to hide. Victims everywhere are begging to be…
(2026-02-12). Was Nietzsche right about the Jews? haaretz.com Jewish vengeance has deep roots. In Gaza, this suppressed impulse became a governing logic for Netanyahu and his camp…
(2026-02-12). Israeli rabbi judge who levelled Gaza homes 'breached ethics'. newarab.com 
An Israeli rabbinical Avraham Zarbiv, a judge in the
(2026-02-12). Gaza genocide's death toll may exceed 200,000 as population drops by over 10%. radiohc.cu A leading humanitarian law institute warns that Israel's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip may have killed more than 200,000 people, as new data show the Palestinian territory's population has fallen by over 10 percent since October 2023. | The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights said in a report that the death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza may have exceeded 200,000, citing new figures showing a population decline of more than 10 percent since October 2023. | Stuart Casey-Maslen, head of the Academy's project on international humanitarian law, said such a dramatic drop s…
(2026-02-12). UK Opposition: "We do not believe that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. The Israel Defence Forces do not deliberately target civilians." dissidentvoice.org UK Government: "I would not want to give the House or the public the impression that we have not taken significant steps in the course of the last 18 months." Last week the House of Commons debated a motion on Parliament's "obligation to assess the risk of genocide under international law" in regard to Occupied …
(2026-02-12). German airline Condor to resume flights to Israel in May as Gaza tensions ease. haaretz.com As airlines slowly creep back to Ben-Gurion and resume a full flight schedule after last month's scare of a war with Iran breaking out, the airline announced five weekly flights between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv — competing with El Al and Lufthansa's routes…
(2026-02-12). UK's top civil servant quits as PM Starmer tries to calm Epstein storm. scmp.com The UK's top civil servant resigned on Thursday, the third senior aide to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit in a matter of days in fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. | "Chris Wormald will stand down as the cabinet secretary and head of the civil service by mutual agreement from today," said a joint statement released by the government.
(2026-02-12). Iranians mock Trump with Epstein jibes? 'Baal' idol set ablaze in Tehran amid war chants. hindustantimes.com Iranian state-organised rallies marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution featured protesters burning a large "Baal" effigy. The sculpture was set on fire in Tehran as crowds chanted anti‚ÄëUS and anti‚ÄëIsrael slogans, alongside displays of missiles, mock American coffins and other symbols meant to signal defiance of Israel and the United States. Organisers and state media framed the burning of Baal—an ancient Canaanite deity often used in modern propaganda as a stand‚Äëin for satanism or "corrupt elites"—as a show of solidarity with "
(2026-02-12). "I Was Just So Disgusted" : Jewish Rep. Balint Walks Out of Hearing After Bondi Calls Her Antisemitic. democracynow.org 
As we continue to look at Wednesday's contentious hearing of the House Judiciary Committee, we speak with Vermont Congressmember Becca Balint, who walked out after Attorney General Pam Bondi accused her of supporting antisemitism. Balint, who is Jewish and whose grandfather died in the Holocaust, had just asked Bondi to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein — a demand that Bondi repeatedly ignored during the hearing. | "It was just heartbreaking to watch the attorney general act in this way, especially when survivors have waited, over the course of decades, for justice," Balint tells Demo…
(2026-02-12). As Epstein Files Turn Into Partisan Circus, Institutional Power Protects Its Own. truthout.org "By some baffling twist of logic, it concluded that Oakes was guilty of offering bribes but that no one was guilty of accepting them," wrote historian Maury Klein regarding the Credit Mobilier scandal. During the late 19th century, financial elites bribed lawmakers to maximize industrial profits through state-sponsored projects. Despite the widespread attention to the scandal and a congressional… |
(2026-02-12). Bondi's Paperwork at Epstein Hearing Suggests Trump's DOJ Is Spying on Congress. truthout.org A photograph taken during U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's combative appearance before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday suggests that the Justice Department has been tracking the search history of lawmakers who are combing through the unredacted Epstein files. As Bondi launched into various tirades against lawmakers, photojournalists managed to snag a picture of her notes… |
(2026-02-12). The Banality of Evil Jeffrey Epstein. consortiumnews.com Who was this nonpareil hustler? That is the question that challenges our understanding of human behavior, says Michael Brenner. By Michael Brenner The Epstein affair is the greatest scandal of modern times. In its dimension, in the scope of participants…
(2026-02-12). Is it a change of power in Iran or regional chaos? unitedworldint.com Israel's goals and threats, US pressure, and Iran's survival instinct. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist/Writer Although it is only the second month of 2026, the world continues to witness events that are reshaping the entire global system. Following events that marked the first month of 2026, such as those in Greenland and Venezuela, the global …
(2026-02-12). AFL-CIO Must Break Ties with U.S. Imperialism. covertactionmagazine.com The condemnation by local, national and international labor organizations of the illegal January 3, 2026, U.S. attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, is a welcome development. The AFL-CIO has declared, succinctly and without elaboration, "We join the international labor community in condemning President Trump's unconstitutional actions …
(2026-02-12). Japan's Elections, its impact on China, the "Liberal Democracy Myth," and a power in decline. unitedworldint.com 
But Japan's real test is just beginning. Here's why. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, President of the Turkish-Chinese Studies Center, from Beijing / China The elections in Japan have concluded. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) once again managed to remain at the center of the system and secured a victory that strengthened its power beyond expectations. The …
(2026-02-12). UK nursery worker Vincent Chan jailed for sex crimes. scmp.com A UK childcare worker who filmed himself sexually abusing youngsters at a nursery where he worked and downloaded over 26,000 indecent images of children was on Thursday jailed for 18 years. | Vincent Chan, 45, who admitted a raft of 56 charges including sexual assault, was described in court as "every parent's worst nightmare". | Passing sentence, Judge John Dodd told him he was guilty of an "utterly wicked, perverse and depraved" campaign of sexual abuse.
(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…
(2026-02-12). Ahead of talks in USA, Putin's missile attack message stuns Trump: Chaos across Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian missiles and Shahed drones slam Kyiv, Dnipro and Pavlohrad overnight, killing families and plunging districts into darkness. As Kharkiv mourns children killed in earlier strikes, Zelensky confirms Ukraine will attend new trilateral talks with Russia and the US in Miami on February 17—18.
(2026-02-12). The Black Experience in the Adirondacks: Dewey Brown. mediasanctuary.org "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" exhibition will include the story of Dewey Brown, the first known African-American member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Curator Charles Clark III speaks with Sean Bernyk about Dewy Brown's connection to the Adirondacks. | "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" will be an interactive exhibition at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, coming in 2027. Charles Clark III will be at The Sanctuary for Independent Media to present about how your objects help to tell the…
(2026-02-12). MAZ to expand use of additive technologies with new 3D printer. eng.belta.by One of the key strategic priorities for Minsk Automobile Plant is the technical re-equipment of production.
(2026-02-12). Why EAC harmonised call rates are still elusive. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The cost of mobile telephone call costs in the East African Community have remained high and varying despite the introduction of the One Network Area (ONA) Initiative in 2014. ‚Äé‚ÄéONA was created to make mobile roaming across the EAC simple and affordable, by making the phone work as if …
(2026-02-12). Australia's DV system is gaslighting male victims. independentaustralia.net 
(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.
(2026-02-12). Russia Sees Through US "Diplomacy" and Washington's Continued Pursuit of Global Domination. thealtworld.com Recently Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made revealing comments regarding continued US global ambition for domination across economics, monetary policy, energy, and more, calling into question US intentions regarding supposed "diplomacy" it is conducting regarding Ukraine; | The US is likely planing to use the upcoming Munich Defense Conference to cement in place the fictional US-Europe "split" US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has already publicly revealed would be used to sell a US-European "division of labor" and greater European sacrifice to continue America's proxy war in Ukraine on its behalf…
(2026-02-12). Revealed: Why Naga separatists are lobbying the Trump administration. hindustantimes.com In this episode of HT explains, Shashank Mattoo explains an interesting new development. Grace Collins, an American activist who once lobbied as an "Ambassador" for the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland, has returned after 14 years to lobby for another Naga organisation. We explain why Collins hopes to lobby US President Donald Trump's administration, her past activities in support of a separate Naga homeland and what her work means for India-US relations.
(2026-02-12). Israel tight ≠ens grip on West Bank to "bury the idea of a Palestinian state" wsws.org Since the start of the war, Palestinian communities in Area C have been systematically displaced from their homes at unprecedented rates. The 100,000 Palestinians living there are banned from building, and demolitions and displacements are a regular occurrence. Israeli settlements have been expanding.
(2026-02-12). Israel holds at least 59 Palestinian women in prisons. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office revealed on Thursday that at least 59 Palestinian women, including two minors and two others with cancer, are imprisoned in Israel.
(2026-02-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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,
(2026-02-12). Jonathan Cook: Palestine Action Ban Protected Arms Industry. consortiumnews.com Channel 4's documentary dissecting the proscription of Palestine Action revealed the impetus behind it was to protect pro-Israel and pro-arms interests, but it still engaged in pro-Israel narrative traps. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net Channel 4's documentary earlier this week on Palestine…
(2026-02-12). Tumbler Ridge grieves for 8 killed in Canada's deadliest shooting in years. scmp.com The families of victims of a shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town grappled with unrelenting grief on Thursday as details emerged about those killed in the country's deadliest mass shooting in years. | Authorities said the 18-year-old alleged shooter, identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed her 39-year-old mother, Jennifer Jacobs, and 11-year-old stepbrother, Emmett Jacobs, in their northern British Columbia home on Tuesday before heading to the nearby Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and…
(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…
(2026-02-12). Watch LIVE here @ 130PM EST as Trump Rescinds the CO2 Endangerment Finding. wattsupwiththat.com Today at 1: 30 PM EST, the Trump administration — with President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on hand — is set to formally rescind the 2009 EPA "Endangerment Finding" We'll have it live here.
(2026-02-12). Working people not feeling Valentine's Day love as affordability crisis grows. peoplesworld.org 
Showering your loved ones with a token of affection may not be so easy this Valentine's Day, as research shows working people are feeling the crunch of high prices and cost-of-living expenses. Analysts at InvestorsObserver report that celebrating Cupid's day now costs 51% more than it did a decade ago in 2016. Recent data from …
(2026-02-12). Saudi names new investment minister for Vision 2030. newarab.com 
Al Saif had headed up the global capital finance division and investment strategy at the $925 billion
(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…
(2026-02-12). Ships with aid from Mexico arrive in Cuba. radiohc.cu A shipment of more than 800 tons of aid arrived on Thursday at the port of Havana aboard two Mexican Navy ships. The aid was sent by the Mexican government at the instruction of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | Upon receiving the shipment, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, Minister of Domestic Trade, thanked President Sheinbaum, her government, the Mexican people, and the institutions that made it possible for this aid to reach the Cuban people. | According to the Granma newspaper, the minister specified that the aid consists of food, hygiene products, and other supplies that will be greatly appreciated by the Cuban people.
(2026-02-12). German Gas Crisis…Chancellor Merz Allegedly Bans Gas Debate Ahead of Elections! wattsupwiththat.com Germany's energy woes were compounded by the country's move away from coal and nuclear power as part as its transition to green energies. According to Spiegelsperger, "We have switched from nuclear and coal now mainly to gas; every day we produce an average of between 15 and 20 GW with gas-fired power plants, which naturally causes the problem that we are now in this—perhaps soon to be—gas shortage situation…"
(2026-02-12). 2 Israelis charged over making bets with classified information. newarab.com 
Two Israelis have been charged with using classified military information to place bets on how future events will unfold, A joint statement by the Israeli Ministry of Defence, domestic security service
(2026-02-12). Do oat stalks have udders? Consumer confusion in the Supreme Court. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB UKSC 4 The Supreme Court has just come up with a ruling in an attempt to end a dispute over non-cow based milk products. In April 2021, plant-based company Oatly registered the trade mark "POST MILK GENERATION" for use in relation to certain categories of products. The issue on …
(2026-02-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-12). Russia launches missile, drone barrage at Ukraine as peace talks stall. scmp.com Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was "hesitating" about another round of US-brokered talks on stopping the fighting. | Washington has proposed further negotiations next week between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Miami or Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, which was the location of the last meeting, Zelensky said late on…
(2026-02-12). Black Men Endured Sexual Exploitation Under Slavery. Their Story Is Rarely Told. truthout.org Black knowledge production, Black self-understanding, and the power of Black people to represent ourselves is under attack, which means that Black identity and Black meaning-making practices are being erased. In The Mis-Education of the Negro, published in 1933, Black historian Carter G. Woodson wrote, "The education of the Negroes, then, the most important thing in the uplift of the Negroes… |
(2026-02-12). Trump says U.S. to reach deal with Iran in next month, Netanyahu. haaretz.com Netanyahu said earlier Thursday that he maintained Israel's interests during the meeting, which he says include Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies. Trump later said 'this will be very traumatic for Iran if they don't make a deal'…
(2026-02-12). Troy City Council 2-5 Wrap-up. mediasanctuary.org At Troy's City Council meeting on February 5, the newly elected Democratic majority continued there efforts to be responsive to community demands by introducing the Good Cause eviction law that many in the city have been demanding. Moses Nagel reports.
(2026-02-12). The Dialectic: Narendra Modi's Vegetarian Stalinism Has Ruined the Indian Economy. fairobserver.com 
(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.
(2026-02-12). Mexico's president invites in US Marines after marking 1913 US-orchestrated overthrow of Madero. wsws.org Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum inviting US Marines into the country has exposed Morena's deepening alignment with Washington and the military against the working class.
(2026-02-12). Trump privately weighs quitting USMCA trade pact he negotiated, risking US$2 trillion deal. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is privately musing about exiting the North American trade pact, people familiar with the matter said, injecting further uncertainty about the deal's future into pivotal renegotiations involving the US, Canada and Mexico. | The president has asked aides why he shouldn't withdraw from the agreement, which he signed during his first term, though he has stopped short of flatly signalling that he will do so, according to the people who spoke on condition of anonymity to…
(2026-02-12). Colombia declares emergency in response to widespread floods. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro declared an emergency in large parts of Colombia in response to rains that flooded vast areas and threaten to overflood dams. The emergency was declared in all provinces on the Caribbean coast and the Choco province, which has both a Pacific and a Caribbean coast. According to disaster management agency UNGRD, heavy …
(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.
(2026-02-12). Trump Orders Defense, Energy Departments to Reinvest in Coal. truthout.org On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ordered two executive branch departments to take actions that would increase the use of coal in the United States, despite fossil fuels becoming an obsolete form of energy production that is devastating to the health of the planet. Under his plan, intended to bolster the dwindling U.S. coal industry, the Department of Defense would purchase electricity… |
(2026-02-12). Guardian Claims We're Still Only Approaching the Climate Point of No Return. wattsupwiththat.com Please, please, lets cross one of these imaginary tipping points.
(2026-02-12). Hong Kong should see the 'silver economy' as a golden opportunity. scmp.com Hong Kong stands at a definitive demographic crossroads. With one-third of our population projected to be over 65 by the 2040s, the city can either treat ageing as a fiscal burden or it can transform longevity into a sustainable growth engine. | Drawing inspiration from Andrew Scott and Lynda Gratton's work on the 100-Year Life project, Hong Kong should boldly embrace longevity as a new development frontier. By leveraging our unique strengths in finance, world-class regulatory frameworks and…
(2026-02-12). Trump Administration Takes Chainsaw to Science-Based Endangerment Finding Endangering Us All. commondreams.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its final rule to undo the agency's 2009 foundational scientific finding that global warming emissions endanger public health and the environment—referred to as the Endangerment Finding. EPA also today repealed standards that reduce the dependence of cars and trucks on fossil fuels, which were among the strongest policies the United States had in place to combat climate change, curb toxic fossil fuel pollution, and save drivers money at the pump. This announcement was made via a press conference, and the final rule has yet to be posted to the…
(2026-02-12). NicaNotes 2.12.2026: Nicaragua's economy "weathers multiple shocks" including US attacks. afgj.org 
Join this Casa Ben Linder delegation focussing on Nicaraguan culture! We will travel to the Autonomous Region of the Southern Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, which is the heart of Nicaragua's Indigenous and Afro descendant communities. Traveling by bus, we will be in Bluefields for two weekends culminating the Mayo Ya celebrations, which include marching bands,…
(2026-02-12). Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced the state's first-ever Housing Action Plan, pitching it as a long-term strategy to lower costs, build more homes and protect renters and homeowners across the commonwealth. | The announcement took place at The Tower at Henry in East Falls, a newly restored high-rise that sat vacant for years on the former Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Hospital campus and has now been converted into a 173-unit mixed-income development.
(2026-02-12). Expert sees significant potential for growth in Belarus-China trade. eng.belta.by Currently, a significant portion of goods manufactured in China is exported. In the analyst's view, this is also a disadvantage for China, as it creates dependence on the situation in sales markets.
(2026-02-12). Indigenous Activists Occupy Land Near Fort Snelling, Plan to Stay Until 'Land Back'. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-12). Olympian Alysa Liu Doesn't Care About the Medals. whyy.org In this episode, we hear from Alysa on what it's like to be a child athlete competing at an elite level, what brought her back to the rink, and how she's taking ownership of her career.
(2026-02-12). Lufthansa strike grounds 800 flights, around 1 lakh passengers hit across Germany. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Operations at Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, were severely disrupted after pilots and flight attendants went on strike, leading to the cancellation of nearly 800 flights and affecting close to one lakh passengers.The industrial action caused widespread disruption at major hubs, including Frankfurt and Munich airports, where most international departures were called off. Travellers were left scrambling for alternative arrangements as terminals witnessed long queues and uncertainty.Lufthansa expressed hope that normal flight schedules would gradually be restored by Friday, assuring passengers…
(2026-02-12). Minnesotans Skeptical as Homan Announces Drawdown of DHS Operations in State. truthout.org White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday morning that "Operation Metro Surge" — the Trump administration's violent immigration crackdown in Minnesota — would be ending in around a week. "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this operation conclude," Homan said during a press conference. "A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will… |
(2026-02-12). Trump admin signs trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers. scmp.com The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99 per cent of its tariff barriers, the office of the US Trade Representative said. | The agreement comes as the US remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed to a trade imbalance of nearly US$127 billion during the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Census Bureau.
(2026-02-12). Security Guard Remanded Over Alleged Murder of TikToker. plusnews.ug 
The City Hall Magistrates Court has remanded 22-year-old Marvin Webisa to Luzira Prison on charges of rape, aggravated robbery, and murder of Kampala city socialite and TikToker Diana Namulinde. Webisa appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu, who read the charges to him. The magistrate informed the accused that the court lacks jurisdiction to …
(2026-02-12). A Holocaust deemed incomparable to current atrocities ceases to function as a warning. haaretz.com The Shoah's historical singularity is beyond dispute. But if that singularity removes it from all human context, it loses its ethical force and serves only as a shield against reality…
(2026-02-12). Repeal of EPA's Endangerment Finding Will Have Devastating Impact. commondreams.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today revoked its long-standing, science-based conclusion that planet-warming greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. Known as the "endangerment finding," the scientific conclusion gave the EPA the authority and duty to regulate greenhouse gases. If allowed to move forward, the repeal of the endangerment finding will allow the Trump administration to undermine key safeguards that protect clean air, while giving free reign to industries that generate planet-warming emissions. In response, David Arkush, director of Public Citizen's Climate Program, issu…
(2026-02-12). Meta's WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking its service to force users to state 'super-app'. scmp.com US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block its service to drive Russians to a state-owned app, which it alleged was used for surveillance. | "Trying ‚Äåto isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can only lead to less safety for people in Russia," the world's most popular messaging service said in a statement.
(2026-02-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-12). Buganda Kingdom Rallies Luwero Men to Take Up Free Prostate Cancer Screening. plusnews.ug 
Men in Buganda's Bulemeezi County have been encouraged to take advantage of free prostate cancer screening services that will be offered during an upcoming Buganda Kingdom mega medical camp later this month. Prostate cancer is a disease that develops in the prostate gland, a small gland found only in males. The prostate lies below the …
(2026-02-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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…
(2026-02-12). Two Belarusian athletes to compete at Milan Olympics on 12 February. eng.belta.by Two Belarusian athletes will compete at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy on Thursday, 12 February.
(2026-02-12). Rising demands to 'Defund ICE' put pressure on lawmakers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Shofars sounded, signaling distress. Whistles blew, signaling danger. Prayers were pronounced, denoting hope. And Biblical verses were read, and signs were carried, reminding everyone of moral values—and of the grossest violators of those values, the Nazis. All occurred at a February 11 protest, organized by Jews United for Justice and Washington D.C. progressive rabbis, outside …
(2026-02-12). All Of Us (Reclaim MLK Day 2026 (Jamaica Miles) Part 3. mediasanctuary.org On Monday, January 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the ALL OF US "Reclaim MLK Day 2026: A Day of Action, Education & Resistance" at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Jamaica Miles, Founder and Director of "ALL Of Us" in Schenectady County, and recorded excerpts from her speech as she shared what reclaiming MLK meant to her.
(2026-02-12). Bibi to Don: You Can't Use Your Nukes without Starting Armageddon. But We Can Use Ours. dissidentvoice.org Twice in the last year, Israel and its Big Brother have started a war to crush Iran. Without success. But if at first you don't succeed… So Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still trying to sell the leader of the dwindling superpower on the idea of destroying Iran. Netanyahu is obsessed, because — in …
(2026-02-12). The Samaritans: A living bridge to Palestine's past. newarab.com 
To most people, the term 'Samaritans' recalls the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, a story deeply embedded in Western culture that celebrates voluntary and unexpected kindness to strangers in need. | Yet few realise that they are not just figures from scripture, but a living community that still exists today. | The small ethno-religious group, numbering less than 900, live in an area stretching from Mount Gerizim, also known as Jabal Tor, near Both…
(2026-02-12). Starmer slams Jim Ratcliffe claim UK 'colonised by immigrants'. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Ratcliffe, one of Britain's most successful businessmen who founded the chemicals giant INEOS and owns nearly a third of "You can't have an economy with nine…
(2026-02-12). Noor's short life of unimaginable suffering. electronicintifada.net Born during the genocide, writer's daughter lost her sight and ability to move in an Israeli bombing.
(2026-02-12). WI Cuba Coalition: Assist Cuba NOW! End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
As you know, Trump & Rubio have sharply intensified the US economic blockade of Cuba, threatening any nation that supplies fuel to this island nation, resulting in lack of jet fuel effectively cancelling almost all tourism, as well as domestic transport, reliable hospital services and healthcare, etc. Please review 3 points below, and consider if you …
(2026-02-12). Amnesty calls for independent probe of 'shocking' Australian police violence against peaceful protesters. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Amnesty International Australia has condemned the "unnecessary and disproportionate" and "shocking" use of force by the NSW police against peaceful protesters demonstrating against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia. In a statement, it said the human rights organisation strongly opposed the unnecessary and excessive force used by police, and…
(2026-02-12). The 50th anniversary remaster of Tales from Topographic Oceans by progressive rock band Yes. wsws.org A remastered and much improved reissue of the controversial sixth studio album by the British progressive rock band Yes, Tales from Topographic Oceans, has been released as a 50th anniversary super deluxe edition.
(2026-02-12). Newsletter: February 2026. rightsanddissent.org 
Good & Pretti Killed, Don Lemon Arrested Amid Minnesota Crackdown: | The ICE and Border Patrol crackdown on protesters against the Trump administration's massive immigration raids turned deadly in Minnesota, where federal agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti last month. Days later, agents arrested former CNN journalist Don Lemon, who had been reporting on anti-ICE activist demonstrations at a church in St. Paul. | Defending Rights & Dissent has been
(2026-02-12). UAE cracks down on fake job adverts after scammers take money from jobseekers. geo.tv 
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters
(2026-02-12). BNC dancers to perform Giselle in Havana. plenglish.com Directed by prima ballerina Viengsay Valdes, the prestigious company informed that tickets will be available at the theater's box office as of February 17. | Principal dancers Viengsay Valdes and Dani Hernandez will perform the roles of Giselle and Albrecht, respectively, on February 21, while dancers Yunior Palma and Ana Pessino will do so as Hilarion and the Queen of the Wilis, respectively. | Rising dancer Alianed Moreno will debut on February 22 as Giselle, accompanied by dancer Yankiel Vazquez as Albrecht. | The BNC announced that new dancers Alejandro Alderete and Nadila Estrada will debut as Hilarion and…
(2026-02-12). Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment. newarab.com 
A brawl erupted in Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who President Recep Tayyip
(2026-02-12). Doctor Remanded Over Alleged Murder. plusnews.ug The City Hall Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded a 43-year-old doctor, Martin Adupet, to Luzira Prison on charges of murder. Dr. Adupet, a resident of Wantoni Village in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District, was on Thursday arraigned before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu, who is in charge of the City Hall Court. He was …
(2026-02-12). Air Force Now Denies Receiving F-35s Without Radars. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force has now denied taking delivery of any F-35A Joint Strike Fighters from the latest Lot 17 production batch without radars installed. This comes a day after
(2026-02-12). CAIR-MN Welcomes End of ICE Siege of Minneapolis as 'Community Victory,' Warns of Lasting Harm and Ongoing Risks. commondreams.org The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the announced MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR-MN will hold a news conference today to respond to the announced withdrawal. | WHO: CAIR-MN, Community Activists, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials | WHEN: Today, Thursday, Feb. 12, 1: 30 PM CT…
(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.
(2026-02-12). Suffocating an island: What the US blockade is doing to Cuba. nationofchange.org The American people need to know what the U.S. is doing to Cuba.
(2026-02-12). UN experts condemn US fuel blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Geneva, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) UN human rights experts today condemned here the executive order of the US government declaring a supposed national emergency and imposing tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba.
(2026-02-12). Lebanon army chief to present weapons monopoly plan next week. newarab.com 
The session, likely to be held on Monday, comes at a critical stage for the plan, particularly as it moves towards areas north of the Litani River, where
(2026-02-12). People's World 2026 Fund Drive — $140,000 by May Day. peoplesworld.org 
The People's World 2026 fund drive is under way, and we need your help to raise $140,000 by May 1. Why? Because working people are under attack, and someone has to tell the truth. Over the past year, People's World reporters have been on the ground exposing ICE violence and deportation raids, covering working-class resistance …
(2026-02-12). Cuba Secures Passage to the Semifinals in the Series of the Americas. radiohc.cu Havana, February 12 (RHC) — Cuba defeated the Colombian Caimanes de Barranquilla 8-7 at the Fórum La Guaira stadium and secured the last available ticket to the semifinals of the Series of the Americas. | With the Caribbean Sea as a backdrop, the Cuban offense bombarded the Colombian team early, scoring seven runs in the first five innings to establish dominance. | The starting pitcher, Yoryi Simarra, who took the loss, allowed the first three runs, two of them driven in by a single and a home run from Alfredo Despaigne, and another thanks to a single by Yoelquis Guibert. | His replacement, Henderson àÅ…
(2026-02-12). Bolivians remain attentive to VP's complaint against YPFB chief. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) Bolivians remain attentive on Thursday to the legal proceedings initiated by Vice President Edmand Lara against Yussef Akly, president of the state-run Bolivian Tax Oil Fields (YPFB), for four alleged crimes.