(2026-02-14). Not Arabs, this time USA betrayed by NATO ally on Iran; pro-Israel talks agenda sabotaged? | Nuclear. hindustantimes.com Turkey openly sides with Iran over missile talks, warning that forcing Tehran's missile program into nuclear negotiations could trigger "another war." As Fidan signals growing distance from Washington, regional powers like Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar push de‚Äëescalation while refusing to host any U.S. or Israeli attack on Iran.
(2026-02-14). Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival over Gaza war. newarab.com 
Award-winning Indian writer Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked and disgusted" by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a press conference on Thursday. | Roy, whose novel The God of Small Things won the 1997 Booker Prize, had been announced as a festiva…
(2026-02-14). Arundhati Roy 'shocked' by jury's Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival. aljazeera.com Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.
(2026-02-14). German Parliament President Klà∂ckner "embedded" in Gaza: Berlin endorses Israel's genocide. wsws.org Berlin has provided political cover and actively supported with arms deliveries the genocide that has turned the Gaza Strip into a wasteland and cost the lives of well over 70,000 people. Now Klà∂ckner has openly declared her solidarity with the fascist Netanyahu regime and travelled to the scene of the crime.
(2026-02-14). German Parliament President Klà∂ckner "embedded" in Gaza: Berlin endorses Israel's genocide. wsws.org Berlin has provided political cover and actively supported with arms deliveries the genocide that has turned the Gaza Strip into a wasteland and cost the lives of well over 70,000 people. Now Klà∂ckner has openly declared her solidarity with the fascist Netanyahu regime and travelled to the scene of the crime.
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/20: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp220…
(2026-02-14). Outgoing UNRWA chief warns of black if U.S. renew funding. haaretz.com Philippe Lazzarini said his organization does not foresee any more cuts in the immediate term and urged Gulf Arab countries to increase their financial support…
(2026-02-14). UN Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese: A Noble Woman. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories and two Gaza Doctors, Dr. Hassam Abu Safiya and Dr. Sara Al-Saqqa, have been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Nearly 300 qualified proposers from 33 countries signed the petition, including countries from the West and the Global South. | More than anyone today, they deserve this prestigious peace prize for laboring with inestimable integrity and courage to gain a Palestinian-led peace in Gaza and the West Bank amidst a genocide perpetrated by Israel. For Al…
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-14). Indian author Arundhati Roy quits Berlinale after 'stay out of politics' Gaza comments. scmp.com Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy has said she is withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders' comments that cinema should "stay out of politics" when asked about Gaza. | Roy said in a statement on Friday that she was "shocked and disgusted" by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a press conference the day before.
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-14). 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.
(2026-02-14). UK's Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress. aljazeera.com US lawmakers say Mandelson holds 'critical information' about Epstein's operations and have requested cooperation.
(2026-02-14). 'Possibility of homicide': Pathologist calls for fresh probe into Jeffrey Epstein's death. geo.tv 
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image from the US Justice Department's file of Epstein, released by the House Oversight Committee Democrats Washington, DC, US on December 18, 2025. — ReutersA prominent pathologist who observed Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy has demanded a fresh…
(2026-02-14). Epstein's Name Reappears in the Bitcoin Origin Puzzle. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – New rumors going around online have tried once more to connect Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted financier, to the creation of Bitcoin. The theory, which pops up on social media from time to time, says that Epstein and the mysterious founder of Bitcoin, who goes by the name Satoshi Nakamoto, are linked.But major news organizations have looked into these claims and found no proof to back them up.Previous investigations into Bitcoin's origins by Reuters and The New York Times have shown that there has been a lot of interest in early developer emails, cryptography mailing lists, and open-source repositories re…
(2026-02-14). Ex-Israeli PM apologizes for Epstein ties, denies seeing or joining any abuse. hindustantimes.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included regular correspondence, multiple visits to the disgraced financier's Manhattan apartment and one to his private island. The former Israeli leader has not been implicated in Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and faces no accusations of wrongdoing. In an exclusive interview with Israel's Channel 12 on Thursday, he said, "I have never, in all the 15 years that I have known him, have not seen any inappropriate event, any improper behavior. Clearly, I also did not partic…
(2026-02-14). Epstein files rock Columbia as two officials are fired. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Columbia University fired two administrators after it came to light that the girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein got into one of their classes through what the school said were "unusual procedures."As part of a larger release by the U.S. Department of Justice, new documents linked to Epstein showed internal communications that made people question the honesty of the admissions process. This led to the action.The university said in a statement that the emails showed exchanges that did not meet its standards for fairness and honesty in admissions decisions.Reversal of Admission Bring…
(2026-02-14). Donald Trump hails Venezuela raid troops, jokes with families at Fort Bragg. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump honored members of the special forces who stormed into Venezuela last month and whisked away Nicolás Maduro, the leader of the South American country, to face drug smuggling charges in the United States. Trump spoke at Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world by population. The president was up for a bit of joshing in a speech to military families at Fort Bragg in North Carolina ⚪ though it wasn't quite clear how his jokes landed. Watch for more…
(2026-02-14). No deportations of Haitian migrant workers! workers.org 
San Francisco On Feb. 2, 100 people rallied in front of the San Francisco Immigration Court at 100 Montgomery St. to protest the planned deportation of up to 340,000 Haitians. Their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — designed to protect people from dangerous conditions if they return to their home countries . . . |
(2026-02-14). 'Old world is…': Marco Rubio drops cold message to Europe before Munich trip. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed his trip to the Munich Security Conference as part of a "defining moment" in world politics, warning that "the old world is gone" and that allies must rethink their roles in a new geopolitical era. He signaled continued US engagement with Europe, highlighted the human cost of the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war, and defended stops in Hungary and Slovakia as outreach to "very strong" US partners while hinting at tough talks on Russian energy and regional security.
(2026-02-14). This Valentine's Day, chocolate comes with new risks. aljazeera.com Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.
(2026-02-14). Two Philippine senators named 'co-perpetrators' in Duterte ICC case. aljazeera.com Former Philippine justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also among eight current, past officials named in complaint.
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh publishes official poll results showing sweeping BNP win. aljazeera.com Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for 'the landslide victory of his party'.
(2026-02-14). Ohio demonstrations for Haitian migrants: 'Defend and expand protected status!'. workers.org 
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Cleveland on Feb. 7 against threats to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants previously protected from deportation. This issue impacts 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, and another 30,000 in Central Ohio who are threatened with deportation after President Donald Trump announced . . . |
(2026-02-14). KIKUUBE: 1,500 teenage mothers get chance to return to school. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1,500 teenage mothers in Kikuube District now have a renewed opportunity to return to school following a four-year education initiative launched by the district education department with support from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The programme aims to reintegrate adolescent mothers who dropped out of secondary school …
(2026-02-14). troops have nothing else to do, so they shoot our children. They come here to. haaretz.com Israeli soldiers opened fire from an ambush on two Palestinian teenagers in the West Bank. One was killed, and his cousin was wounded. The IDF says the two had thrown stones and a firebomb, but eyewitnesses claim otherwise…
(2026-02-14). Hong Kong's passenger traffic at boundary control points up 12 percent in 2025. ecns.cn Boundary control points in Hong Kong recorded about 330 million in passenger traffic in 2025, up 12 percent from 2024, official data showed.Inbound and outbound private car trips totaled 11.9 million last year, up 24 percent from 2024, while goods vehicle trips reached 4.8 million, a 6 percent increase, according to the customs authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government."ÄÄ"ÄÄIn 2025, the customs authorities detected a total of 38,869 cases, rising 24 percent year-on-year. About 75 percent of these cases were related to illicit cigarettes, followed by cas…
(2026-02-14). China-Ukraine relations should maintain stable, healthy development: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China and Ukraine should stick to the right direction and maintain stable and healthy development in bilateral relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Munich.
(2026-02-14). Indian national admits role in plot to assassinate US Sikh leader. aljazeera.com Prosecutors say plot to kill Sikh leader in US linked to Indian government employee, an allegation New Delhi denies.
(2026-02-14). Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections. aljazeera.com The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.
(2026-02-14). "Time is slipping underneath our Feet:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:37. juancole.com No 37 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám recognizes that life is fleeting, but urges that we concentrate on the sweetness of the present moment. | How Time is slipping underneath our Feet :
| Unborn to-morrow, and dead yesterday,
| Why fret about them if to-day be sweet! | The phrase "what boots it" is archaic, and means "what use is it?" the
(2026-02-14). 3 dead as US launches new strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean. scmp.com The US military said on Friday it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean. | The attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats to 133 people in at least 38 attacks carried out since early September in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. | "Three narcoterrorists were killed during this action. No US military forces were harmed," US Southern Command said in a statement on social media.
(2026-02-14). Kremlin confirms third trilateral: Peace talks between Moscow, Kyiv, Washington set in Switzerland. hindustantimes.com A third round of trilateral peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine has been confirmed, with negotiations set to take place in Switzerland on February 17—18. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described earlier discussions in Abu Dhabi as "constructive but difficult," while underscoring that Moscow's core territorial demands remain unchanged. Even as diplomatic channels stay open, Russia has drawn a firm red line on territorial claims, insisting any peace framework must address its position on Donbas.
(2026-02-14). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/27: Seaside: Whistlemania! Workshop. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-14). US military prepares "sustained, weeks-long" war against Iran. wsws.org Reuters reports that the Pentagon is planning for a far larger attack than last June's one-off strikes, with officials saying the US "fully expected Iran to retaliate."
(2026-02-14). Liberal leadership spill underscores Australian political crisis. wsws.org Angus Taylor's installation to head the Liberals highlights the deepening breakup of the parliamentary establishment as a whole.
(2026-02-14). Australian filmmaker James Ricketson speaks with WSWS about police violence at Sydney Town Hall. wsws.org "My jailing on bogus spying charges in Cambodia in 2017 was to intimidate and silence other journalists. The police violence in Sydney on Monday was intended to terrify people about going to future demonstrations."
(2026-02-14). Australia: Pseudo-left seek to block IYSSE's socialist campaigning at Victoria University with provocations, lies. wsws.org Socialist Alternative's provocations, based on invocations of the discredited MeToo movement, expose it as a fake-left organisation of the upper middle-class, hostile to a socialist perspective.
(2026-02-14). UPS preparing to offer second driver buyout, as it plans 30,000 layoffs in 2026. wsws.org UPS is preparing to launch a new buyout program as it eyes a reduction in its workforce of further 30,000 employees, potentially bringing total layoffs since 2024 to 90,000 by the end of the year.
(2026-02-14). Galas embracing tech prowess and rich cultures. ecns.cn In recent years, Chinese festivals have been marked by cultural heritage galas, sparking growing interest among young people to engage in and promote the traditional arts.
(2026-02-14). Trump says Iran regime change could be 'best thing' as second carrier heads to Middle East. geo.tv 
The world's largest aircraft carrier, the US Navy nuclear-powered Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford , arrives in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, on December 1, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-02-14). High Court Rules UK Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful. consortiumnews.com The judgment on Friday is a major blow for former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as well as the Israeli arms companies who lobbied for a crackdown on the group, John McEvoy, Dania Akkad and Martin Williams report. By John McEvoy,…
(2026-02-14). India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.
(2026-02-14). Missing Continous Assesment Scores Lock 1,191 UCE Candidates Out of Higher Education. plusnews.ug 
A total of 1,191 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations will not receive their certificates, effectively blocking their progression to higher levels of education, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revealed. The affected candidates, representing 0.28 per cent of the total candidature, were issued "Result 2" on their transcripts. …
(2026-02-14). Trump administration rescinds EPA Endangerment Finding: Corporate America's license to kill. wsws.org The rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding marks a declaration by the capitalist class that there will be no restrictions on its ability to pollute the environment, regardless of the consequences in human lives.
(2026-02-14). Long March 10's booster retrieved from sea for 1st time. ecns.cn The first stage of the Long March 10 carrier rocket is fished out and retrieved from the sea on Friday, marking China's completion of its first-ever rocket first-stage booster maritime salvage and recovery mission.
(2026-02-14). India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport's greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.
(2026-02-14). Xi takes part in Spring Festival gathering with non-CPC members. ecns.cn As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar approaches, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in a gathering on the afternoon of Feb. 11 to greet the upcoming festival with leading officials of the non-CPC political parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and representatives of personages without party affiliation at the Great Hall of the People.
(2026-02-14). Country sees strong rebound in FDI. ecns.cn Net inflows of foreign direct investment to China quadrupled in 2025 according to balance-of-payments data, official figures showed on Friday, signaling a structural improvement in inbound investment and renewed confidence in China's long-term growth prospects.
(2026-02-14). Partial US government shutdown throws Congress into turmoil again. scmp.com The US Government experienced its second shutdown in four months on Saturday, as funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) halted, underscoring Washington's growing partisanship and dysfunction. | But in an ironic twist, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, at the centre of the Congressional showdown, will continue to operate despite being part of DHS, given its independent source of funding. In an unprecedented move, US President Donald Trump's administration has allocated at…
(2026-02-14). Georgia deports record number of illegal migrants in past year: PM. ecns.cn Georgia's migration authorities deported more illegal migrants over the past year than in the previous decade combined, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Friday in a video address.
(2026-02-14). Donald Trump hints Iran regime change, as US forces weighs military action. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 13 that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in the day that he's deploying a second aircraft carrier group to the Mideast for potential military action against Iran. Watch for more…
(2026-02-14). Cambodia intensifies nationwide crackdown on telecom fraud, advances new legislation. ecns.cn Cambodia has intensified a nationwide crackdown on telecom and online fraud, repatriating thousands of foreign nationals and pushing forward new legislation to strengthen its legal framework against cross-border scams.
(2026-02-14). I wanted was to kill How a Palestinian sniper became an advocate for peace — and a one-state solution. haaretz.com Burning with hatred for Israelis after his family was forced to leave Palestine in 1948, Taysir Abu Saada joined Fatah and carried out attacks against them. What led him to become an evangelical Christian — and to believe Palestinians must live in peace within a Jewish state?
(2026-02-14). China urges restoration of stable global semiconductor supply chain. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday urged efforts to restore the smooth, stable operation of the global semiconductor supply chain, after a Dutch court announced a ruling related to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.
(2026-02-14). AI development and the contradictions of capitalism. wsws.org The development of artificial intelligence (or more correctly augmented intelligence) AI and the growing concern that it has the potential to set off a major economic and financial crises shows that contradictions identified by Marx are coming to the surface once again.
(2026-02-14). Technical institutions to absorb over 65,700 P7 leavers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 65,700 Primary Seven leavers from the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) cohort are projected to enroll in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions this year, as competition for secondary school placements remains intense. Mary Frances Atima, the Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Sports, …
(2026-02-14). 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……
(2026-02-14). US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean. aljazeera.com At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.
(2026-02-14). From Yiwu to Global: How creative pet products win over global merchants. ecns.cn A woman entrepreneur in Yiwu strives to innovate, bringing creative pet products to the rest of the world. Click the video to discover what makes Yiwu's pet creations so impressive!
(2026-02-14). Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year ⚪ the Year of the Horse.
(2026-02-14). Brown Berets say no ICE in Aztlan. workers.org 
Houston With signs, drums and bull horns, the Brown Berets of Southeast Texas took part in a national day of action on Feb. 7 demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Out of Aztlan. Aztlan is a term used by Chicano activists for the land in the Southwest part of the . . . |
(2026-02-14). UAE 'surpassing Hong Kong', challenging Singapore for global trade crown. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates is rapidly eclipsing Hong Kong and emerging as a credible rival to Singapore as Asia's most dynamic trading hub, thanks to an ambitious post-pandemic campaign of economic diplomacy. | Defying global headwinds from war and instability across its own region, the UAE's non-oil trade almost doubled between 2021 and 2025 to reach 3.8 trillion dirhams (US$1.03 trillion), Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced on January 31.
(2026-02-14). Beijing warns US over CIA video seeking to recruit disaffected Chinese nationals. hindustantimes.com China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian issued a sharp warning to the US on Friday, after the CIA released a Mandarin-language video allegedly seeking to recruit Chinese nationals. "China will take all necessary measures to resolutely combat the infiltration and subversive activities of anti-China forces abroad. The schemes of anti-China forces will not succeed," Lin remarked. On Thursday, the CIA released a Mandarin-language video appealing to Chinese officials dissatisfied with 'government corruption' and seeking a 'brighter future', while describing authorities under President Xi Jinping as '
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-14). Jin Boyang bids emotional Olympic farewell with 17th-place finish. ecns.cn Chinese figure skater Jin Boyang performs his free-skate program at Milano-Cortina 2026, his third Winter Olympics. Jin finished 17th overall with a total score of 229.08 points at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Friday.
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). Cheptegei, Kiplimo confirm 2026 London Marathon debut. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance stars Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed their participation in the 2026 London Marathon, slated for April 26 in the United Kingdom. The two athletes confirmed their debut while training in Kapchorwa District, noting that they have already commenced preparations under the guidance of their respective …
(2026-02-14). Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term. aljazeera.com The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.
(2026-02-14). Nurses take action as NYC strike nears second month. workers.org 
New York City Bulletin: Since this article was written, nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside and West approved a contract by an 85%-96% vote and ended the strike. At New York Presbyterian, the nurses rejected the contract by more than 77% and the strike continues as of Feb. . . . |
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org 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.
(2026-02-14). Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to retired senior officials. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have visited or entrusted others to visit retired senior officials to extend greetings ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17 this year.
(2026-02-14). Referral Hospitals Operate at Less Than 30% Staffing as Health Crisis Deepens. plusnews.ug 
Auditor General reveals 71% vacancy rate as facilities rely on students and referrals to survive daily patient pressure. Option 2 (Human Impact): Option 3 (Accountability Focus): Uganda's public health sector is grappling with severe staffing shortages that have left regional referral hospitals operating with a fraction of the required personnel. Despite thousands of unemployed doctors, regional …
(2026-02-14). 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.
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). Macron says 'Europe must rearm, become geopolitical power' at Munich forum. hindustantimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron said that "Europe has to become a geopolitical power" when he spoke at the Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of top global security figures, including many European leaders and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Europe is rearming but we must now go beyond," he told the conference on Friday. "Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power. It was not part of our DNA." The French president, who emphasized the priority of supporting Ukraine and called for greater regulation of social media, also stressed the importance of respect. Watch for details…
(2026-02-14). Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel. aljazeera.com Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 2/14: No Love for ICE! No Love for Flock! indybay.org Fairyland sign, Oakland…
(2026-02-14). Jailed Barghouti's writings to be published in new book. newarab.com 
Writings and correspondence from jailed Palestinian leader Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine will be published in November and feature "private letters to his family, letters to public figures, press interviews, public statements, important historical documents", and personal photos, according to publisher Penguin Random House's Vintage division. | It will also incl…
(2026-02-14). Vote "No" to betrayal of San Francisco teachers' strike! No more sacrificing livelihoods and social rights while billionaires feast! wsws.org San Francisco educators, on strike since February 9, should reject with contempt the betrayal of their four-day strike and expand the struggle to Los Angeles and beyond. The fight against manufactured austerity is the defense of public education everywhere.
(2026-02-14). Son of last shah urges international intervention in Iran. newarab.com 
The US-based
(2026-02-14). Israeli nuclear weapons are a threat to the Middle East. indybay.org Dimona Nuclear Plant Facility In Israel.
(2026-02-14). US paid US$35 million to deport 300 to remote islands, African nations. scmp.com The Trump administration spent more than US$35 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries they had no connection to, doling out millions of dollars in lump sum transfers to foreign governments without a system to track how the money was used, according to a report released on Friday. | The figures from Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats average out to a cost of roughly US$116,666 per person deported. In Rwanda, which received seven deportees, the total cost reached about US$1.1…
(2026-02-14). US unclear on UNRWA future, jettisoning would leave black hole. newarab.com 
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-14). 2025 UCE: 130 candidates score Grade E in all subjects. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 130 out of 429,949 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations failed all subjects, marking the lowest full failure rate ever recorded at the lower secondary level. The 130 learners obtained Grade E, the below basic level, in every subject. Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, …
(2026-02-14). Which way forward after the nurses' rejection of the agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital? wsws.org Determined to win safe staffing and secure workplaces, the nurses must now wrest control of the strike from the union bureaucrats, expand the struggle to other hospitals and adopt a new strategy based on rank-and-file power and political independence.
(2026-02-14). US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers. aljazeera.com Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.
(2026-02-14). President Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico could open air bridge to send aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Friday that Mexico could open an air bridge, if Cuba requests it, through which other countries could deliver aid to the Caribbean nation. | "If Cuba requests it, those conditions would be met, of course," the president asserted in response to a question about this possibility during her usual press conference, in a context marked by the tightening of the United States blockade against the island. | The Mexican president also noted that flights are not canceled. Aircraft "can come to Mexico (to load jet fuel). In fact, flights by Mexican airlines to Cuba are not closed, becau…
(2026-02-14). Doctors protest filming in hospitals, cite rising risk of violence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doctors are raising concerns over the growing practice of filming inside health facilities, warning that it not only exposes them to the risk of violence but also subjects them to public condemnation for circumstances beyond their control. Their reaction follows a video that surfaced on social media earlier this …
(2026-02-14). Indian student missing in California, roommate seeks help; search enters fifth day. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who is studying at the University of California, Berkeley, has been missing since February 9. He was last spotted near Lake Anza in the Berkeley hills.On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in San Francisco posted on X that the Consulate General is in contact with Sreenivasaiah's family and is also coordinating with local authorities to help locate him. | In its statement, the Consulate said it is deeply concerned about the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student at UC Berkeley from Karnataka. It added that officials are actively w…
(2026-02-14). War crimes committed in Sudan's El-Fasher. newarab.com 
The UN rights office on Friday accused Sudan's paramilitaries of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the capture of El-Fasher, saying some 6,000 were killed in just three days. | Since April 2023, the conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands, displaced 11 million and triggered what the UN calls one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. | During its final offensive in October, the RSF unleashed "a wave of intense violence… shocking in its scale and brutality" and amounting to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, sai…
(2026-02-14). A Mother, A Mentor, A Light: UCU Community Bids Farewell to Pamela Tumwebaze. plusnews.ug 
Tears flowed freely at Nkoyoyo Hall as the body of Pamela Tumwebaze was carried into the prayer venue at Uganda Christian University. Lecturers stood in silence. Students lined the pathway. Hymns filled the air. It was not just the passing of a lecturer. It was the loss of a mother, a counselor, and a steady …
(2026-02-14). California Grants Endangered Species Protections to Imperiled Mountain Lions. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 12, 2026 — The California Fish and Game Commission granted permanent protections today to Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions under the state Endangered Species Act.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 3/7: EV Ride and Drive. indybay.org Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive…
(2026-02-14). Fujian villages bear witness to changes. ecns.cn From 1997 to 1999, relocation efforts promoted by Xi, then deputy secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the CPC, brought Jiang and more than 500 other boat-dwelling households ashore.
(2026-02-14). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-14). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-14). Why the BNP won Bangladesh's post-uprising election. aljazeera.com Jamaat's surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.
(2026-02-14). Saudi king replaces investment minister in Vision 2030 reset. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has reshuffled the kingdom's investment leadership as Riyadh recalibrates its ambitious Vision 2030 reform program.In a royal decree issued on Thursday, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih was relieved of his duties as Minister of Investment and reassigned as Minister of State and member of the Council of Ministers. Fahd bin Abduljalil bin Ali Al-Saif was appointed as the new investment minister.The decree formed part of a broader round of appointments that included a new Public Prosecutor, changes in judicial and advisory posts, and the naming of governors for several…
(2026-02-14). UK Supreme Court Strikes down Gov't Ban on Palestine Action Group. juancole.com by (
(2026-02-14). Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check. scmp.com There is this old British chestnut that says justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done. | Justice has been amply served in the 20-year sentence handed down to former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, but it has not been seen to be done in many quarters, especially in the West. | There is the reality of justice and the appearance of it, and the two don't always or even usually coincide.
(2026-02-14). Oil workers: Reject the national agreement! Mobilize to prevent isolation of BP Whiting workers! wsws.org Refinery workers must organize themselves from below to fight for a deal that meets their demands, taking all actions necessary, up to and including a national strike.
(2026-02-14). Chinese robots and culture converge at UN's Year of the Horse celebration. ecns.cn A robotic lion dancer, a panda-shaped robot and three humanoid dancing robots took center stage at a Chinese New Year gala hosted by the United Nations Chinese Book Club at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday.
(2026-02-14). China, U.S. agree to strengthen dialogue, cooperation in various fields. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio here Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with both sides agreeing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in various fields and promote the stable development of China-U.S.
(2026-02-14). Serious Court Challenges May Reverse the Trump EPA's Revocation of 2009 CO2 Endangerment Finding. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — In 2009 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally declared that greenhouse gas emissions, including from vehicles and industry, endanger public health and welfare. The decision, known as the
(2026-02-14). 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 : )…
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). Teachers, students, parents speak out from Ocean Beach rally. wsws.org The rally showed the powerful support for the strike, which the union bureaucrats and Democratic Party are now attempting to shut down.
(2026-02-14). Lebanon's Berri says parliamentary election must be held on time. newarab.com 
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Several politicians have called for a delay, citing security concerns in southern Lebanon, where Israel has Berri, a Shia leader allied with Hezbollah, said in a statement carried by the state-run National News Agency that he had infor…
(2026-02-14). From ICE to dodgy hosts, US World Cup could be century's worst. newarab.com 
(2026-02-14). How police chief changed his tune on in Arab communities. haaretz.com Amid a surge in homicides since the start of the year Police Commissioner Danny Levi made an unusual statement this week, arguing claiming that various factors are hampering the force's ability to tackle violence in Arab society. His assertions, however, are at odds with the facts…
(2026-02-14). Thursday 2/19: CNA UCSF Panassus Day of Action Against ICE. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus…
(2026-02-14). JD.com recovers most goods stolen from Paris warehouse. ecns.cn JD.com said that the majority of goods stolen from one of its warehouses in France late last year have been recovered, The Paper reported Saturday.
(2026-02-14). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Feb. 8 – Feb. 14). ecns.cn At a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had noted reports that U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno urged China to participate in "multilateral talks" on nuclear arms control and strategic stability and alleged that China carried out "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020, while outlining U.S. proposals on nuclear arms control at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
(2026-02-14). ICE fuels massive rise in U.S. carceral system. workers.org 
With an average of over 2 million people imprisoned at any time, the United States has notoriously had the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world over a long period. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, around $182 billion is spent annually to cage around 1% of . . . |
(2026-02-14). WATCH: The World This Week w/Ray McGovern. consortiumnews.com Former C.I.A. Russia analyst Ray McGovern joins Episode 5 of The World This Week to discuss the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. Saturday 8 p.m. EST. The World This Week discusses the Ukraine War and the Middle East…
(2026-02-14). Could BNP's landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh? aljazeera.com Tarique Rahman's decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.
(2026-02-14). Two US aircraft carriers now set to operate in Middle East waters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US is getting ready to send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. Officials say this is to make the military more ready as tensions rise in the area. The New York Times reported that U.S. sources confirmed that the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the warships that go with it will be sent to the area. The ship will likely join the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already working in the Gulf. The move would put two U.S. carrier strike groups in the same area, which would make Washington's naval force in the Middle East much stronger. Analysts see the move as a warning and a…
(2026-02-14). Mungu Feni Foundation launches skills project training targeting youth and women in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mungu Feni Foundation has launched the Weaving Hope Project, a youth and women empowerment initiative aimed at equipping vulnerable communities in West Nile with practical vocational skills and pathways to sustainable livelihoods. The project was launched in Arua District, drawing district leaders, community representatives and development partners. It focuses on vocational …
(2026-02-14). Top Japanese school faces backlash over Palestinian poetry in entrance exam. scmp.com During an entrance exam for a top middle school in Japan in January, students were asked to read two poems depicting life in Palestine and write responses to key passages. | Controversy soon followed on Japanese social media over the use of the material related to war and displacement.
(2026-02-14). Why millions of working Americans are hanging on the 'kill line'. ecns.cn The term "kill line" captures the financial fragility facing many American households. Data shows that around 40% of families are unable to cover an unexpected expense.
(2026-02-14). Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US's Marco Rubio. aljazeera.com New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.
(2026-02-14). Can Pop Mart turn viral hits into lasting icons? Molly and Labubu offer the answer. scmp.com Around a decade ago, aboard a train winding through China's landscape, Wang Ning, the founder and chairman of Beijing-founded international art toy brand Pop Mart, shared with designer Kenny Wong Shun-ming the story of his early attempts at entrepreneurship. | As a fresh graduate, Wang struggled to sell affordable men's suits sourced from Yiwu in Zhejiang province, eastern China, experimenting with small-scale arbitrage and learning first-hand how difficult it was to connect products with…
(2026-02-14). Imminent War on Iran: The Supreme Crime. indybay.org The power to refuse support for a criminal war of aggression belongs to the people. It is our duty and moral obligation.
(2026-02-14). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-14). Colorado meatpacking workers authorize strike over horrific plant conditions despite deportation threat. wsws.org JBS workers, who are largely immigrants and facing threats of deportation and ICE raids, are joining a growing wave of resistance in the working class.
(2026-02-14). China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. ecns.cn China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026, CCTV reported on Saturday.
(2026-02-14). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-14). Millions of Indian workers join one-day protest strike against Modi's class war assault. wsws.org Thursday's action was a further indication of the mass social anger against Modi's far-right, Hindu supremacist government and the state of Indian society more generally.
(2026-02-14). UN defends expert on Palestinian rights after European criticism. newarab.com 
A UN human rights spokesperson expressed concern on Friday about attacks on independent UN experts after several This follows condemnation from Germany, France and Italy this week of "We are very worried. We are concerned…
(2026-02-14). 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.
(2026-02-14). Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote. aljazeera.com Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). 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…
(2026-02-14). China issues auto pricing conduct guide. ecns.cn China has rolled out its first nationwide price compliance rules for the auto sector, drawing clear legal red lines across the entire auto industry chain to prevent price wars in the world's largest vehicle market.
(2026-02-14). UN Security Council urges ceasing hostilities in South Sudan. ecns.cn The UN Security Council on Friday called on all parties to de-escalate and immediately cease renewed hostilities in South Sudan and to resolve issues through peaceful dialogue.
(2026-02-14). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba's fuel crisis deepens. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-14). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Macao embraces Year of the Horse with festive decorations. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Advancing towards a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully detained women journalists face sexual violence amidst on-going crackdown on civil society. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. ptcnews.tv
(2026-02-14). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Cutting a 'fortune forse' from red paper! Foreign friends experience an authentic Chinese New Year. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ's landmark climate change ruling. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-14). Trump says Iran regime change could be as second carrier heads to Middle East. haaretz.com
(2026-02-14). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Ambassador of Pakistan to China wishes Chinese people 'an auspicious Year of the Horse'. ecns.cn
(2026-02-14). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). US smuggled this tech into Iran to intensify riots…? Not just Tehran, now western report confirms… hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-14). First US fatality in Caribbean? Troubles mount amid Iran war prep as fatalities & crashes hit fleet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-14). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-14). Roshan Francis Martis: A Life Tuned to Riyaz, Reverence and the Guru—Shishya Parampara. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-14). Mangaluru Narcotics Network Resurfaces as Nigerian Accused Linked to ‚Çπ4 Crore MDMA Bust. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-14). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-14). Escuadra matancera dejó al campo 7×5 a la de Las Tunas y huele el cetro de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas remontó un marcador adverso, y luego dejó al campo 7×5 a Leñadores de Las Tunas en la sede neutral del Estadio Latinoamericano, con lo cual se situó a un triunfo del título, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.
(2026-02-14). Historiadores villaclareños convocan a salvaguardar las páginas gloriosas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Los historiadores villaclareños reafirman su postura al lado del proyecto social cubano en medio de las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, con las duras marcas del bloqueo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la isla, el cerco de entrada de combustible y las amenazas de una agresión militar. | Ante la escalada fascista, es preciso regresar a las páginas de gloria escritas por este pueblo y por tantos próceres, héroes y mártires, desde las gestas libertarias hasta la actualidad en nombre de la independencia de esta patria, afirman los afiliados al gremio. | Así lo declaró a la radio la Master en C…
(2026-02-14). Historiadores villaclareños convocan a salvaguardar las páginas gloriosas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Los historiadores villaclareños reafirman su postura al lado del proyecto social cubano en medio de las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, con las duras marcas del bloqueo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la isla, el cerco de entrada de combustible y las amenazas de una agresión militar. | Ante la escalada fascista, es preciso regresar a las páginas de gloria escritas por este pueblo y por tantos próceres, héroes y mártires, desde las gestas libertarias hasta la actualidad en nombre de la independencia de esta patria, afirman los afiliados al gremio. | Así lo declaró a la radio la Master en C…
(2026-02-14). Latidos que desafían el bloqueo: La maternidad de Holguín, un símbolo de resistencia ante el imperio. radiohc.cu 
Mientras el invierno caribeño se cuela entre los pasillos del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin y fuera de sus muros el país sobrevive bajo el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos, hay un espacio que no deja de alumbrar. Alrededor de 2 millones de nacimientos en 60 años la avalan como la más grande de Cuba . Y hoy, contra todos los pronósticos, sus puertas siguen abiertas con total normalidad. | Con 380 camas distribuidas en cinco salas, un servicio y la responsabilidad de atender todos los casos de malformaciones congénitas del oriente cubano, la maternidad de Holguín opera en la cuerda floja de la escasez.
(2026-02-14). PNR desarticula punto de droga en La Habana: Decomisan 800 mil pesos y dos motos. cubadebate.cu La Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) detuvo a dos ciudadanos en el municipio Plaza de la Revolución, tras un registro domiciliario donde se ocuparon más de 100 envoltorios con sustancia de tipo cocaína, 800 mil pesos en efectivo y dos motocicletas vinculadas a la actividad ilícita del tráfico de estupefacientes.
(2026-02-14). De muros, distancias y amor. cubadebate.cu Hay una rutina invisible en quererse a la distancia. Empieza con el primer mensaje del día y termina con el último, justo antes de dormir. En medio, audios que escuchamos dos veces, fotos que no dicen todo, silencios que la conexión a internet no perdona. No es menos real, pero pesa distinto. Pero aquí estamos.
(2026-02-14). Presidente Ramaphosa: No hay libertad sin justicia para Palestina y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Sudáfrica, Cyril Ramaphosa pronunció un discurso sobre el Estado de la Nación ante el Parlamento, en el que vinculó el concepto de libertad con la situación que enfrentan varios pueblos del mundo.No podemos considerarnos libres mientras los pueblos de Cuba, Palestina, Sudán, Sahara Occidental y de otros lugares sufran ocupación, opresión y guerra", afirmó. | Ramaphosa enfatizó que la libertad debe ser entendida como un principio universal y no selectivo. | En ese sentido, reafirmó la decisión de su país de mantener una política exterior basada en la defensa del derecho internacional, la autodeter…
(2026-02-14). Latidos que desafían el bloqueo: La maternidad de Holguín, un símbolo de resistencia ante el imperio. radiohc.cu Mientras el invierno caribeño se cuela entre los pasillos del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin y fuera de sus muros el país sobrevive bajo el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos, hay un espacio que no deja de alumbrar. Alrededor de 2 millones de nacimientos en 60 años la avalan como la más grande de Cuba . Y hoy, contra todos los pronósticos, sus puertas siguen abiertas con total normalidad. | Con 380 camas distribuidas en cinco salas, un servicio y la responsabilidad de atender todos los casos de malformaciones congénitas del oriente cubano, la maternidad de Holguín opera en la cuerda floja de la escasez.
(2026-02-14). Organizaciones sindicales del mundo reiteran solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Decenas de organizaciones gremiales y sindicales de más de 10 países reafirmaron este viernes su respaldo a la mayor isla de las Antillas en encuentro de solidaridad realizado desde la sede de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), en La Habana. | Mediante videoconferencia, los representantes de los colectivos extendieron, desde México, Canadá, España, Argentina y Estados Unidos, entre otras naciones, el apoyo al pueblo cubano ante el recrudecimiento y persecución energética de la administración Trump. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del XXII Congreso de la CTC, evidenci…
(2026-02-14). Provincia cubana de Mayabeque preparada y lista para defenderse del enemigo. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Salvador Valdés Mesa participó en el Ejercicio Defensivo Territorial en Mayabeque y constató avances en el polo productivo de Gamarra. | Durante la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa se ejercitaron las fuerzas y medios de los Consejos de Defensa de Zona y sus grupos de trabajo, con prácticas de tiro, primeros auxilios, lanzamiento de granada e instalación de minas antitanque y antipersonales. | En el área de cohesión combativa se incrementaron los niveles de preparación de las Brigadas de Producción y Defensa, mientras las Milicias de Tropas Territoriales rea…
(2026-02-14). Escuadra matancera dejó al campo 7×5 a la de Las Tunas y huele el cetro de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas remontó un marcador adverso, y luego dejó al campo 7×5 a Leñadores de Las Tunas en la sede neutral del Estadio Latinoamericano, con lo cual se situó a un triunfo del título, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.
(2026-02-14). Presidenta Sheinbaum ofrece a México como puente aéreo de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum señaló este viernes que su país está dispuesto a establecer un puente aéreo para llevar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, país que en este momento no tiene turbosina, el combustible que se utiliza para la aviación, debido al cerco y recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | ´Si lo pide Cuba, pues habrían esas condiciones, por supuesto ª, expresó la jefa de Estado en respuesta a una pregunta de un reportero que la interrogó sobre el tema en su conferencia de prensa matutina. | Recordó que en este momento no están cerrados los vuelos hacia Cuba y…
(2026-02-14). La Tira de los Lectores: Celebremos el Día del Amor y la Amistad. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores para celebrar el día del amor y la amistad, sentimientos que surgen de las más diversas formas en múltiples contextos. Agradecemos a los lectores su participación en esta oportunidad, y les invitamos a mantenerse informados y atentos a la próxima convocatoria. °Nos vemos!
(2026-02-14). Identifican fallecidos en accidente de tránsito en provincia del centro de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Las autoridades competentes identificaron a los cuatro fallecidos en el accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la noche de este jueves, en el kilómetro 336 de la Autopista Nacional, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus, mientras, continúa la atención de los 16 lesionados. | Las víctimas mortales del suceso en el que estuvo involucrado un ómnibus Diana que viajaba de La Habana a la región oriental del país son Edilberto Aldana García, de 23 años, de Vertientes, Camagàºey; Conrado Peña López, de 58 años, y Niurka de la Caridad Argelí Ladisté, de 56 años, ambos de Santiago de Cuba; y Ualter Chávez Galán…
(2026-02-14). El primer eclipse solar del año engalanará la Antártida. cubadebate.cu El eclipse solar anular del martes, conocido como un 'anillo de fuego', sólo será visible en el continente más austral, hogar de estaciones de investigación y de una fauna diversa. 'Los pingàºinos van a tener un gran espectáculo', comentó el astrónomo Joe Llama, del Observatorio Lowell.
(2026-02-14). Cuba gana bronce en II Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba venció este viernes, 7-2 a las àÅguilas Metropolitanas de Panamá, en el Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar y se colgó la medalla de bronce en la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol 'Gran Caracas 2026'. | Como sucedió en la jornada anterior, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa tomaron las riendas desde el mismo primer episodio, cuando anotaron un par de carreras ante el abridor Brayan Cáceres. | Erisbel Arruebarrena y Yoelquis Guibert, quienes conectaron sencillo y doble, respectivamente, pisaron la goma impulsados por una rolata al cuadro de Yasiel González y por un lanzamiento descontrolado. | En el segundo c…
(2026-02-14). Presidenta Sheinbaum ofrece a México como puente aéreo de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum señaló este viernes que su país está dispuesto a establecer un puente aéreo para llevar ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, país que en este momento no tiene turbosina, el combustible que se utiliza para la aviación, debido al cerco y recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | ´Si lo pide Cuba, pues habrían esas condiciones, por supuesto ª, expresó la jefa de Estado en respuesta a una pregunta de un reportero que la interrogó sobre el tema en su conferencia de prensa matutina. | Recordó que en este momento no están cerrados los vuelos hacia Cuba y…
(2026-02-14). ONU: Medidas contra el combustible a Cuba tienen grave impacto humanitario. cubadebate.cu La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos (OHCHR) trasladó que los impactos del mantenimiento del bloqueo financiero y comercial por décadas, los efectos adversos de recientes eventos climáticos extremos y las medidas recientes que restringen el envío de combustibles afecta severamente los derechos humanos del pueblo cubano.
(2026-02-14). Identifican fallecidos en accidente de tránsito en provincia del centro de Cuba. radiohc.cu Las autoridades competentes identificaron a los cuatro fallecidos en el accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la noche de este jueves, en el kilómetro 336 de la Autopista Nacional, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus, mientras, continúa la atención de los 16 lesionados. | Las víctimas mortales del suceso en el que estuvo involucrado un ómnibus Diana que viajaba de La Habana a la región oriental del país son Edilberto Aldana García, de 23 años, de Vertientes, Camagàºey; Conrado Peña López, de 58 años, y Niurka de la Caridad Argelí Ladisté, de 56 años, ambos de Santiago de Cuba; y Ualter Chávez Galán…
(2026-02-14). Cuba gana bronce en II Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu Cuba venció este viernes, 7-2 a las àÅguilas Metropolitanas de Panamá, en el Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar y se colgó la medalla de bronce en la II Serie de las Américas de béisbol 'Gran Caracas 2026'. | Como sucedió en la jornada anterior, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa tomaron las riendas desde el mismo primer episodio, cuando anotaron un par de carreras ante el abridor Brayan Cáceres. | Erisbel Arruebarrena y Yoelquis Guibert, quienes conectaron sencillo y doble, respectivamente, pisaron la goma impulsados por una rolata al cuadro de Yasiel González y por un lanzamiento descontrolado. | En el segundo c…
(2026-02-14). La Tira de los Lectores: Celebremos el Día del Amor y la Amistad. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores para celebrar el día del amor y la amistad, sentimientos que surgen de las más diversas formas en múltiples contextos. Agradecemos a los lectores su participación en esta oportunidad, y les invitamos a mantenerse informados y atentos a la próxima convocatoria. °Nos vemos!
(2026-02-14). Brazil considers sending aid shipment to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Brazilian government is considering following the example of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and sending a shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba, focusing on medicines and basic food supplies, the news portal Brasil de Fato reported today. | According to the news outlet, the Brazilian Ministry of Agrarian Development informed them that the action is being coordinated by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | The latter agency indicated to the online newspaper that the country is developing a cooperation program with Cuba, which includes the initiatives announced during Presi…
(2026-02-14). Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta Proyecto para el Desarrollo Sostenible financiado por gobierno italiano. radiohc.cu 
El Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta el Proyecto Fortalecimiento de las capacidades para la construcción de mapas de hábitat de los ecosistemas marino costeros y de potencial de corrientes marinas para energía renovable denominado ECOATLAS financiado por el Gobierno italiano, y el Ministerio del Ambiente y Seguridad Energética de Italia. | Lo implementa el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo y la Agencia cubana de Energía Nuclear y Tecnologías de Avanzadas. Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos ejecuta Proyecto para el Desarrollo Sostenible financiado por el gobierno itali…
(2026-02-14). ONU alerta sobre impacto del criminal bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos alertó este viernes sobre el impacto del bloqueo petrolero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba y el recrudecimiento del cerco económico, comercial y financiero que sufre la isla desde hace décadas. | En un comunicado, la portavoz de ese organismo, Marta Hurtado, expresó su preocupación por las consecuencias de dichas acciones para el país caribeño y advirtió sobre los riesgos que las mismas traen para sectores esenciales como la salud. | Además, consideró que el impacto prolongado y sostenido del bloqueo norteamericano genera dificult…
(2026-02-14). El primer eclipse solar del año engalanará la Antártida. cubadebate.cu El eclipse solar anular del martes, conocido como un 'anillo de fuego', sólo será visible en el continente más austral, hogar de estaciones de investigación y de una fauna diversa. 'Los pingàºinos van a tener un gran espectáculo', comentó el astrónomo Joe Llama, del Observatorio Lowell.
(2026-02-13). choice: Will Iran talks lead to regional stability or follow demands? haaretz.com Israel insists on an 'all or nothing' policy linking talks on Iran's ballistic missiles to nuclear negotiations, but other regional powers believe such a policy could lead to war. The Arab-Turkish influence over Trump and Iranian threats present the president with a troubling dilemma…
(2026-02-13). Despite Netanyahu, Trump signals U.S. will exhaust Iran diplomacy before military action. haaretz.com Trump conducting deliberate deception always has to be considered, but he is clear that he would rather put a stop to Iran's nuclear project than get involved in a prolonged military campaign. The key question remains what, if anything, was agreed with Netanyahu should negotiations fail…
(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). Stuart Rees: Cowardice over Gaza dressed up as authority on Sydney's streets. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Stuart Rees The violence surrounding protests against the visit of Israel's president was not an accident of crowd control. It reflects a deeper political failure — where authority suppresses dissent rather than confronting uncomfortable truths about Gaza, protest rights and democratic responsibility. In official explanations of violence outside Sydney Town Hall on Monday…
(2026-02-13). Palestinian paramedic detained in Gaza dies in Israeli prison. newarab.com 
(2026-02-13). Did Keir Starmer's Government Just Accidentally Admit Its Complicity in Israel's War Crimes? bylinetimes.com Has the UK changed its position on Israel and International Humanitarian Law? | Two weeks ago, the Trade Minister, Chris Bryant said something that appears to mark a significant shift in the British government's position on the legality of Israel's conduct throughout its bombardment of Gaza. | On 29 January, Independent MP for Dewsbury and Batley, Iqbal Mohhamed, asked in Parliament how the Government could justify considering unblocking some of the suspended arms licenses to Israel as part of "a path to a sustainable peace" when Israel had, at the time of his question, killed 481 Palestinians in Gaza since th…
(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). 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). 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). Is the Israel-Palestine conflict crashing the whole idea of global human rights? haaretz.com The resignation of the flagship Human Rights Watch group's Israel-Palestine team is just the latest example of how October 7 and the Gaza war have triggered unprecedented infighting in the global human rights community. Could the whole edifice be imploding?
(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). Epstein file search logs in Bondi binder raise surveillance concerns during House hearing. nationofchange.org Photograph from Judiciary Committee session prompts accusations that DOJ tracked lawmakers reviewing Epstein records.
(2026-02-13). Patrick Lawrence: Epstein the Age of Unreason. consortiumnews.com As the rock is lifted on the Epstein files, we find beneath it the rot of our foundational institutions and the beyond-belief nihilism of those who control them. By Patrick Lawrence The Floutist As we read revelations of the sordid, bottomlessly…
(2026-02-13). US Continues Global War On Multipolarism, No "Retreat" to the West. thealtworld.com 
NYT reports carrier group used to overthrow/rob Venezuela in Western Hemisphere is now heading toward Middle East for US war on Iran. | As I warned over a year ago, the US was NEVER going to "retreat" to a sphere of influence, and was simply expanding an already ongoing global war on multipolarism. | This will continue until either the US succeeds, or the multipolar world stops it. | There is no chance of or even a desire by the US for coexistence. |
(2026-02-13). Hacking the grid: How digital sabotage turns infrastructure into a weapon. independent.co.ug 
The integration of internet-connected computers into power grids is creating a world where the line between code and physical destruction is blurred COMMENT | SAMAN ZONOUZ | The darkness that swept over the Venezuelan capital in the predawn hours of Jan. 3, 2026, signalled a profound shift in the nature of modern conflict: the convergence of physical and …
(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). Proscription of Palestine Action ruled unlawful in blow to UK Labour government. wsws.org There must be a counteroffensive against the government's attack on democratic rights and support for oppression around the world, fusing the spirit of urgency and self-sacrifice which has animated PA protesters with a perspective for the broad mobilisation of millions.
(2026-02-13). Trump administration revokes EPA endangerment finding, unraveling foundation of US climate rules. nationofchange.org Rollback targets legal basis for greenhouse gas limits as environmental and public health groups prepare lawsuits.
(2026-02-13). Journalist Julius Kitone Feared Dead in Kiruhura Highway Crash That Killed 8. plusnews.ug 
Journalist Julius Kitone, a reporter with Next Media is feared to be among the eight people who perished in a horrific road crash on Friday evening at Kibega 1 Village along the Mbarara—Lyantonde highway in Kiruhura District. The fatal accident occurred at around 6: 30pm and involved a white Toyota Hiace registration number UBQ 016U and …
(2026-02-13). Indonesia: Police Disperse Papuans Protesting 'Food Estate' Project. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the Voice of Catholic People of Papua gathered at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral in Merauke, Indonesia, call on church officials to protect Indigenous people from government policies, January 25, 2026. | © 2026 Stenly Dambujai…
(2026-02-13). Magambo Rallies Regional CID Commanders to Intensify Fight Against Crime. plusnews.ug 
The Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, has rallied regional commanders to intensify the fight against crime, urging discipline, professionalism, and stronger coordination in operations across the country. Speaking during a quarterly meeting of Regional CID Commanders at the CID Headquarters, Kibuli, Magambo said the directorate must remain firm and proactive …
(2026-02-13). Mother in France charged after 2 babies found dead in freezer. scmp.com The mother of two infants found dead in a freezer in eastern France has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention, a prosecutor said on Friday. | The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France in recent years. | Prosecutor Cedric Logelin said the 50-year-old woman was charged late on Thursday, a day after she was arrested in the western Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt and admitted to freezing her newborns. | No one else has been charged, he added.
(2026-02-13). Saudi Arabia downscales flagship Red Sea giga-project. newarab.com 
Stubbornly low oil prices and patchy demand have forced a rethink of the flamboyant "giga-projects", centrepieces of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Red Sea Global (RSG) denied plans to downsize, saying the project would contin…
(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). 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). 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). Navy's Top Admiral Previously Said He Would "Push Back" Against Extending USS Gerald R. Ford's Deployment. twz.com 
The admiral said keeping the carrier, which was just sent to the Middle East, at sea could result in big maintenance repercussions and crew strain.
(2026-02-13). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Dockworkers at ports in Greece, Italy and across Europe in austerity protests linked to opposition to war; textile workers in Egypt strike for higher wages; water workers in Johannesburg, South Africa take unofficial action over pay…
(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). Global Leaders Should Speak Out on Ethiopia Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People line up outside banks in Mekele as concerns grow over possible renewed fighting between federal and regional forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, January 31, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo…
(2026-02-13). Photos: Magambo Tasks Police Commanders on Ideology, Crime Fight. plusnews.ug 
The Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate, Tom Magambo, on Friday evening hosted mid-level police commanders undergoing a four-month Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the Uganda Police Senior Command and Staff College during a courtesy visit to CID Headquarters. After a guided tour of the facility, Magambo delivered a lecture of opportunity focusing on …
(2026-02-13). Ben-Gurion Airport gets first-ever Shabbat public transit service from Tel Aviv. haaretz.com During the weekend, Israelis and tourists arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport are often forced to wait in long lines for taxis and pay a premium rate to travel on the Sabbath. A senior Tel Aviv municipal official called the service an 'important milestone in Israeli freedom of movement'…
(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). 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). US inflation cools more than expected, kindling hopes of Fed rate cut. scmp.com Consumer inflation in the US cooled slightly more than expected in January, government data showed Friday, as energy prices dipped. | Analysts say the figure allows the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again later this year, but warn that policymakers need to see sustained improvement to do so — despite US President Donald Trump's insistence that there is virtually no inflation.
(2026-02-13). Remembering the forgotten Oliver Law this Black History Month. peoplesworld.org 
"But today we return! We return from the slavery of uniform, which the world's madness demanded us to don, to the freedom of civil garb. We stand again to look America squarely in the face and call a spade a spade… This country of ours, despite all its better souls have done and dreamed, is …
(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). California votes to protect mountain lions under the state Endangered Species Act. nationofchange.org The vote secured the Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions as a distinct population segment (DPS) and listed both populations as threatened under CESA because of their vulnerability to these threats and becoming locally extinct.
(2026-02-13). Data shows job creation actually slumped under Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Federal data show private-sector job creation sharply slumped during the first year of the second reign of Republican President Donald Trump. The data, contrary to glowing reports from top administration officials, also showed that Black workers were particularly hard hit with high jobless rates. The official U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in January, 0.1% lower than …
(2026-02-13). Hollywood shaken by Brad Pitt-Tom Cruise fight video made with Chinese AI: 'over for us'. scmp.com A viral AI-generated video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting atop a building is causing a stir online. | The 15-second video comes from the latest AI video-generation platform, Seedance 2.0. The platform was launched this week by its owner, ByteDance, the same Chinese parent that oversees TikTok. | As the video circulates online, the Motion Picture Association and other industry stakeholders have called out the video for its unauthorised use of copyrighted works.
(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). Ring Superbowl Ad Shows Americans How Powerful Surveillance Systems Have Become, Freaks Them Out. aclu.org A
(2026-02-13). Record-Low Failure Rate as 130 Candidates Score Grade E in All UCE Subjects. plusnews.ug Only 130 out of 429,949 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations failed all subjects, marking the lowest full failure rate ever recorded at the lower secondary level. The 130 learners obtained Grade E, the below basic level, in every subject. Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, this performance falls short of the …
(2026-02-13). Israeli settlers destroy over 15 Palestinian homes using bulldozers. haaretz.com A village resident told Haaretz that the demolitions were carried out throughout Tuesday, from morning until dark. '30 settlers arrived in the morning, accompanied by several soldiers in uniform and carrying weapons … Most of my family, about 60 people, were left homeless'…
(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). Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026? nationofchange.org And with the 2026 midterm elections less than nine months away, analysts are already scrambling for indications of the likely outcome.
(2026-02-13). Trump orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says a second aircraft carrier strike group will deploy to the Middle East.
(2026-02-13). Watu Shule reaches 10,000 enrollments, expands rider training to northern Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Watu has announced that Watu Shule, its motorcycle rider training and licensing programme, has surpassed 10,000 enrolments and has officially expanded operations to Northern Uganda with the launch of a new training centre in Gulu City. Watu Shule, a motorcycle riding school operated by Watu Uganda, focuses on hands-on …
(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). 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). Israeli extremists enter southern Lebanon, call for settlements. newarab.com 
Israeli Channel 12 reported that dozens of extremists from the far-right settler movement Uri Tzafon, which receives significant financial and ideological support from pro-Israel groups in the US and Europe, crossed the border fence near the Lebanese town of Yaroun. | T…
(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). State Council suspends Colombia's 23.7% minimum wage hike. colombiareports.com Colombia's State Council provisionally suspended a 23.7% minimum wage hike that was decreed by President Gustavo Petro to secure a living wage for minimum wage workers in December. The country's top administrative court additionally gave the Petro administration a week to issue a new "transitional" decree that will be valid until the Council of State …
(2026-02-13). NY Health Care Budget Responds to Federal Cuts. mediasanctuary.org Governor Hochul's proposed budget includes $136.5 billion for health care, virtually the same as this year. Medicaid spending would account for $122.6 billion, a decrease of $3.4 billion or 2.7‚ÄØpercent, primarily due to the loss of federal funding for the Essential Plan. The Essential Plan provides comprehensive health coverage for over 1.7 million moderate income individuals and families The increased state share of Medicaid expenditure‚ÄØis primarily due to $2.6 billion in federal cuts requiring the shift of 486,000 lawfully present immigrants from the Essential Plan to…
(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). Cuban President Díaz-Canel thanks Mexico for aid shipment. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, today thanked the government and people of Mexico, and especially President Claudia Sheinbaum, for sending humanitarian aid to the island. | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban president expressed: "#ThankYouMexico. Thank you, dear @Claudiashein. The humanitarian aid from our Mexican brothers and sisters is valuable not only as material cargo. It carries with it the solidarity, friendship, and exemplary history of sovereignty and respect for the rights…
(2026-02-13). Who Let Elon Musk Pollute South Memphis? levernews.com This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-02-13). Siberian success keeps families home. anabaptistworld.org Siberia's farmers had a rough autumn in 2025. An abundant wheat harvest kept prices down. Transport issues limited the number of markets. The entire harvest often could not be sold, and a significant number of the region's farmers lost money.
(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). Key priorities of 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). 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). NBS' Julius Kitone, 7 others killed in road crash on Mbarara-Lyantonde road. independent.co.ug 
Lyantonde, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight people, including a journalist, have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash that occurred on Friday evening at Kibega 1 Village along the Mbarara-Lyantonde Highway. The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UBQ 016U, and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration numbers KDQ 668L / ZH …
(2026-02-13). DOJ Drops Charges Against Two Minneapolis Men It Accused of Attacking ICE Agents. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Justice, citing evidence inconsistent with its earlier allegations, dropped felony charges against two men accused of assaulting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent before the agent shot one of the men in the leg. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen wrote in a brief Thursday filing that "newly discovered evidence" was found to be "materially inconsistent" with the… |
(2026-02-13). The Mardi Gras Indian Tradition Carrying Generations of Black History. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — From the porch of his family's home in Uptown New Orleans, Gerard "Little Bo" Dollis remembers being small enough to see only feathers — plumes of red and gold that blocked out the morning sun and the party bus idling behind his father. "You couldn't even see the bus," said Dollis, also …
(2026-02-13). Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup. plusnews.ug By Tafi Mhaka On January 6, a group of 25 British members of parliament tabled a motion urging global sporting authorities to consider excluding the United States from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup until it demonstrates compliance with international law. It followed weeks of mounting pressure across Europe over the political climate surrounding a …
(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). Trump defies Xi Jinping, inks deal with Taipei; Angry China's Taiwan 'invasion' imminent now. hindustantimes.com Taiwan announces a major tariff breakthrough with the US, slashing reciprocal tariffs to 15% and securing exemptions for 2,072 products, from orchids and bubble tea ingredients to industrial goods. The deal aims to put Taiwan on equal footing with Japan and South Korea while keeping advanced R&D and manufacturing at home.
(2026-02-13). US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse. aljazeera.com Impasse comes as Trump's Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.
(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). First term for Senior Five to begin March 5, 2026. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Five first term will begin on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. The announcement was made by Education Minister Janet Museveni while releasing the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results. The reporting date departs from the usual practice of opening school …
(2026-02-13). Hellions of Troy Recruitment Night. mediasanctuary.org Roller Derby is an exciting sport with a vibrant community—and the Hellions of Troy have an upcoming recruitment night! the Voice of the Hellions, Chowder, and the Lead Manager, Tsunamae, join hosts Marrow and Guy Schaffer live in the studio to discuss all things derby.
(2026-02-13). UK: High Court rules ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation unlawful. commondreams.org In response to
(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). Trump administration sues Harvard, accusing it of defying investigation. scmp.com ‚Å The Trump administration sued ‚Å Harvard University on Friday, accusing it ‚Å of failing to comply with a federal investigation and seeking documents to determine whether the university had illegally considered race in its admissions process. | The move comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump said ‚Äåhis administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle probes into school policies, after a news report that said Trump had dropped his demand for a payment from the Ivy League…
(2026-02-13). Victory! Historic strike delivers justice for San Francisco educators, students and communities. liberationnews.org 
After four days on strike, San Francisco educators have secured a historic contract victory: A contract that delivers justice for educators, students and communities.
(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). UNEB Seeks Action Against Headteacher, Officials in Bamure PLE Script Mix-Up. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has recommended sanctions against the headteacher of Bamure Primary School in Koboko District, along with unnamed UNEB officials implicated in the mishandling of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) scripts. The incident came to light following the release of the 2025 PLE results on January 30, 2026. All 34 …
(2026-02-13). I've Witnessed Trump Weaponize Georgia Ballots for Years. Then He Stole Mine. truthout.org When the FBI raided a Fulton County, Georgia, elections hub on January 28, it removed some 700 boxes of records from the 2020 election, including all physical ballots. My ballot was among them. I've been a Fulton County voter for 18 years. Over the last five years, I've witnessed Donald Trump weaponize his 2020 presidential election defeat against Georgia voters… |
(2026-02-13). 'Monumental victory': Activists welcome Palestine Action ruling. newarab.com 
Activists and rights groups in the UK have welcomed a "monumental victory" after the On Friday, several prominent campaigners hailed the legal victory by Palestine Action co-founder
(2026-02-13). US ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case. scmp.com Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is due in federal court in Minnesota on Friday to enter a plea in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a protest at a church against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. | Lemon, now an independent journalist, livestreamed a protest against Trump's deployment of ‚Äåthousands of armed immigration agents into Democratic-governed Minnesota's biggest cities. The protest disrupted a January 18 service at Cities Church in St Paul.
(2026-02-13). MAGA Outgrows Isolationism: And Yet America First Means America Alone. juancole.com (
(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). 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). 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). 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). The Lesson Jim Ratcliffe Could Learn From My Immigrant Father-in-Law. bylinetimes.com There is always something particularly incendiary about a political scandal when it collides with the world of football. My litmus test on such matters is my father-in-law who, like most people, has a passing interest in politics but a passionate interest in sport and in particular his local football club: Manchester United. I, on the other hand have no interest in the beautiful game but love a good political drama. | So, when Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Britain's second richest man and co-owner of Manchester United decided to tell Sky News that "The UK has been colonised by immigrants" who he heavily implied were all…
(2026-02-13). Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student's return. aljazeera.com Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.
(2026-02-13). World Radio Day / February 13th. radiohc.cu By Pedro Manuel Otero / Radio Havana Cuba | World Radio Day, celebrated every February 13th, invites us to reflect on the surprising relevance of this medium in the 21st century. | Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 and adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2012, this day commemorates the launch of United Nations Radio in 1946 and seeks to highlight radio's role in disseminating accurate information, promoting peace, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression. | Far from being a relic of the past, radio remains a mass medium, accessible and with enormous social impact, especially in contexts where other communicatio…
(2026-02-13). Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to top crime syndicate. scmp.com Brazilian prosecutors and police launched an extensive crackdown on a Chinese electronics distribution network accused of laundering more than one billion reais (US$190 million) over seven months through a system allegedly related to one of Latin America's most powerful crime syndicates. | The Primeiro Comando da Capital, or PCC, syndicate allegedly sold imported consumer electronics throughout Brazil via a Chinese e-commerce platform called "Knup Brasil", including mobile phone chargers,…
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh nationalists celebrate landslide win. newarab.com 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated a landslide victory on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly Election Commission figures said the BNP alliance had won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Jamaat-e-Islami alliance, which said Friday there had been "massive irregularities in vote counting" and demanded "redress". | It was unclear immediately what action Jamaat would take. | BNP chief Rahman told AFP two days bef…
(2026-02-13). Spain's Popular Front at 90: The anti-fascist struggle that changed the world. peoplesworld.org 
Ninety years ago, the people of Spain delivered a forceful rebuke to right-wing extremism and opened one of the most dramatic chapters in working-class history. The election victory on Feb. 16, 1936, of the Popular Front (Frente Popular)—an alliance of socialists, communists, republicans, and other democratic forces—was much more than a routine parliamentary transition of …
(2026-02-13). Former Israel Police chief says far-right minister Ben-Gvir intervened in officer appointments. haaretz.com Former Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai told Channel 12 that Ben-Gvir would summon promotion candidates for interviews, even for non-senior positions, and demanded the use of force against anti-government protesters…
(2026-02-13). In Munich, France and Germany team up as China presses EU to think global. scmp.com Beijing has called on the European Union to properly manage its frictions with China and deepen cooperation to tackle global challenges together. | China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, made the call on the sidelines of the annual Munich Security Conference on Friday as the foreign ministers of France and Germany revived a dormant diplomatic format with China.
(2026-02-13). Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF Tanker Fleet. twz.com 
(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). 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). Unions, allies, move to stop Trump's voter suppression bill. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even as a House rollcall produced party-line passage this week of the Republicans' version of Jim Crow 3.0—the SAVE Act 2.0—progressives, the AFL-CIO, the Teachers/AFT and the Congressional Black Caucus were moving to kill it and save voting rights for millions of people nationwide—before the GOP can trash those rights in advance of this fall's …
(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). USMC's Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets. twz.com 
(2026-02-13). Trump terminates greenhouse gas finding, crippling EPA climate regulation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In what many climate and health advocacy groups are calling a "dark day for science," President Donald Trump announced the official termination of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 landmark determination that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten the health and welfare of those who inhabit it. And while the president claimed during a Feb. …
(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). Trade unions around the world express solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu More than thirty trade union and labor organizations from over a dozen countries reaffirmed their support for Cuba today at a solidarity meeting held at the headquarters of the Central Organization of Cuban Workers (CTC) in Havana. | Via videoconference, representatives from countries such as Mexico, Canada, Spain, Argentina, and the United States extended their support to the Cuban people in the face of the Trump administration's escalating energy blockade and persecution, which included an executive order declaring a supposed national emergency and authorizing the imposition of tariffs on oil exports from third…
(2026-02-13). Iran releases on bail three reformists arrested after protests. newarab.com 
(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). Is Silicon Valley's Next Big Export… Sainthood? fairobserver.com Our world needs a new definition of what it means to be a saint. The traditional Christian definition supplies only part of the meaning. We need to find ways of focusing on the true value of saints, who stand as moral exemplars and sources of inspiration for the rest of us, condemned to struggle with…
(2026-02-13). Iran announces enquiry team to investigate deadly protests. newarab.com 
(2026-02-13). Palestine Action Defeats Ban in UK Court. truthout.org The British High Court ruled Friday that the United Kingdom government's ban on the anti-genocide advocacy group Palestine Action was unlawful, a decision that campaigners cheered as a major victory while also demanding the dismissal of all charges against those arrested and imprisoned for backing the group. The UK-based Stop the War Coalition noted that roughly 3,000… |
(2026-02-13). ICE 'under siege': Kristi Noem slams violent protests as 'domestic terrorism'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says assaults on ICE officers have jumped by roughly 1,300%, using the spike to defend immigration agents and slam violent protests as "domestic terrorism." She argues that escalating attacks, vehicle rammings and death threats prove ICE is under siege at the border and in sanctuary cities, and warns demonstrators they will face the full force of federal law if they target officers. Watch for more…
(2026-02-13). 'Jim Crow 2.0': Civil Rights Leaders Sound Alarm on SAVE America Act. capitalbnews.org 
House Republicans have pushed through legislation that civil rights organizations warn could disenfranchise millions of Americans — and disproportionately burden Black Americans — by erecting new barriers to the ballot box. That bill, called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, now heads to the Senate, where it faces steep odds. Still, advocates are …
(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). 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). Comrades in Art: How Stalinism ruined the Artists' International Association. wsws.org In its early phase many members genuinely looked to revolutionary change—an orientation that was later crushed by the rise of Stalinism and the Popular Front policies it imposed on the communist parties and their periphery.
(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). 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). 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). Five things Friday roundup: Shame. anabaptistworld.org Many people bury their shame. Mennonites are particularly good at hiding their feelings, including shame.
(2026-02-13). Reportan incendio en los alrededores de la refinería àëico López, en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas informó en su cuenta en X que el incendio en uno de los almacenes había sido controlado y se investigaban las causas. El incendio ocurrido hoy se controló rápidamente, no se extendió a otras áreas, sólo en el almacén que contenía productos en desuso. No hubo lesionados y se mantiene la investigación para determinar las causas.