(2026-02-21). Donald Trump says Iran 'better negotiate a fair deal' after Khamenei warning. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump said Iran 'better negotiate a deal' as he spoke with reporters at a press conference on the Supreme's Court's ruling against his tariffs agenda on Friday. "They better negotiate a fair deal. You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders of Iran. And it's a very, very, very sad situation," he said. The sides held talks in Geneva this week, amid the ongoing US military buildup – and reports the Trump could still launch strikes. Watch for more…
(2026-02-21). Trump delays Iran war, then changes attack plan; Khamenei's 'sink warship' threat scares POTUS. hindustantimes.com Trump is no longer talking about a "big war" with Iran, but about deadlines, limited strikes and pressure tactics, even as Khamenei's threats grow sharper and more explicit. Trump first delayed a potential Iran attack, then shifted to weighing an "initial limited military strike" designed to coerce Tehran into a nuclear deal, all while U.S. officials warn that any major assault could trigger massive Iranian retaliation and a wider Middle East war.
(2026-02-21). Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while US President Donald Trump said he was considering limited military strikes. | Two US officials told Reuters that US military planning on Iran had reached an advanced stage, with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing leadership change in Tehran, if ordered by Trump. | Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal to resolve their longstanding nuclear dispute or face "really bad thin…
americamagazine.org (2026-02-21). ICE 'mega centers' for mass detention 'challenge the conscience,' says USCCB bishopA Texas bishop and head of the U.S. Catholic bishops' migration committee is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's plans to acquire massive warehouses all over the country, each capable of interning thousands of people, in the name of its sweeping'and at times deadly'crackdown on immigration.
(2026-02-21). Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump met Vietnamese leader To Lam on Friday and said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing U.S. advanced technology, according to a summary of the talks posted on the news website of the Vietnamese government. | The first formal in-person meeting between the two took place at the White House after the head of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party attended the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington. | While US warplanes and aircraft carriers headed toward Iran on his orders, Trump welcomed some two dozen allies from around the world to the glea…
(2026-02-21). Trump gives Iran 15 Days for a Deal as Khamenei declares US assets legit targets. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply after President Trump gave Tehran a 10—15 day deadline to strike a nuclear deal or face military action. Iran responded defiantly — its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani warned that all U.S. bases, facilities, and assets in the Gulf region would become "legitimate targets" if Washington attacks. Supreme Leader Khamenei doubled down, claiming Iran possesses weapons capable of sinking U.S. warships and calling Trump "foolish" for trying to predetermine the outcome of negotiations. Meanwhile, the U.S. has amassed its largest military buildup in the…
(2026-02-21). Here Goes Washington To War Again…Because It's Still Empire First OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here they go again—the war drums on the Potomac are beating so loudly for war against Iran that the CIA stenographers at the NYT have now confidently announced that the next attack will commence this weekend. | And yet and yet. Why? | The overwhelming fact of life in the year 2026 is that Iran is not remotely a military threat to the liberty and security of Americans. Not in Washington DC or Podunk Iowa or anywhere else from sea-to-shinning-sea. Period. Full stop. | Yet real, credible threat of military attack is the one and only reason for a peaceful, constitutional republic to go to war—and most…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Webinar: While Iran Boils, Trump's "Peace Plan" Threatens Palestinian Existence. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/palestine-iran…
(2026-02-21). Iran: Additional prison sentences against Narges Mohammadi. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and The Free Narges Coalition condemn the additional prison sentences handed down to human rights defender, writer, and journalist Narges Mohammadi this week, and urges the international community to take concrete steps to protect the safety and psychological well-being of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate to (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.
(2026-02-21). Ramadan under the Rubble: Gaza welcomes Holy Month amid Unhealed Wounds. juancole.com
(2026-02-21). Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza force. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday pledged up to 8,000 troops, and potentially more, to support an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, speaking at the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace in Washington.Addressing leaders gathered at the White House, Prabowo voiced strong confidence in the U.S.-led initiative, expressing optimism that lasting peace in Palestine could be achieved despite expected challenges."Even with obstacles and difficulties, we are very optimistic that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, this vision of real peace can be realized,…
(2026-02-21). Carlson, Huckabee spar in lengthy interview as GOP rift over Israel deepens. haaretz.com In a two-and-a-half-hour interview spanning Gaza, 'Greater Israel,' Jeffrey Epstein and the USS Liberty, Tucker Carlson accused the U.S. ambassador of being 'not in charge' and 'unwilling to say certain things,' exposing a deepening Republican feud over the future of U.S.-Israel relations…
(2026-02-21). Hamas to announce its new political leader during Ramadan. haaretz.com Hamas' leadership race comes down to Gaza cease-fire negotiator Khalil al-Hayya and former chief Khaled Meshal, with sources saying the outcome is expected to shape the group's political strategy, regional relations, and approach to Israel in the years ahea…
(2026-02-21). Saturday 2/21: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Meet at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue…
(2026-02-21). 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.
(2026-02-21). China Issues Stark Warning Over U.S. Military Ambitions in Palestinian Territories. moderndiplomacy.eu China adopts a sharply critical view of US military actions in and around the Palestinian territories, such as the proposed floating military pier in the Gaza envelope. This comes alongside President Trump's plan to establish an international military base in Gaza, housing 5,000 US troops and surrounded by 26 observation towers, as has been announced. …
(2026-02-21). El número de fallecimientos en Gaza fue mayor que las cifras oficiales. cubadebate.cu La cifra de muertes violentas en los primeros 16 meses de genocidio fue de más de 75 mil, muy por encima de las estimaciones del Ministerio de Salud de Gaza.
(2026-02-21). 'Epstein & Mossad link behind Trump's Iran war push': Dr. Waiel Awwad makes stunning claim. hindustantimes.com As military build-up intensifies around Iran, West Asia Strategist and Senior Journalist Dr. Waiel Awwad makes a chilling claim: this time, war may not just be rhetoric. He argues the escalation isn't really about Iran's nuclear facilities, nor about nationwide protests, nor even about sanctions and economic strain. Instead, he suggests a far more consequential objective, what he calls the "disintegration of Iran." In this interview, Aayesha Varma helps unpack the power politics behind the headlines. Why now? Dr. Awwad hints that domestic turbulence in the United States, ranging from renewed scrutiny around Donal…
(2026-02-21). UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein links. ummid.com Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been in news over his ties with Jeffry Epstein, has been arrested.
(2026-02-21). The Epstein Files: The collapse of the Western narrative of "a few bad apples" unitedworldint.com This wasn't a network stitched together by chance. It expanded for years, untouched and shielded when necessary. By Yiƒüit Saner The most gripping detail in the Epstein files was, unsurprisingly, the witness accounts describing the horrifying perversions of Western elites. But what's come spilling out of the files points to a decay far broader than …
(2026-02-21). Feb. 20: UN] Board of Peace Rock 'n' Roll, Royal Epstein Fallout Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-02-21). UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe. aljazeera.com The report comes as police widen investigations into former prince, including questioning his close protection teams.
(2026-02-21). King Charles family connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and KKK's David Duke. indybay.org
(2026-02-21). Caracas Should Have Peace and Friendship, Not War and Piracy. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 20, 2026 I'm on a U.S. delegation to Venezuela. We arrived Friday. Less than two months ago, the U.S. government bombed this place, sending missiles and a huge number of planes and helicopters into Caracas, and kidnapped the president and his wife. Ships and a submarine are still …
(2026-02-21). Thursday 2/26: The "Donroe Doctrine" : Venezuela & Cuba in the Crosshairs. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-02-21). Brazil's Lula says Maduro should face trial in Venezuela, not US. aljazeera.com Brazil's President Lula says fate of Venezuelan president should be determined by the 'people of Venezuela'.
(2026-02-21). Venezuela's Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence (Full Translation). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Its long-term scope—over 24 years—makes this law one of the most extensive adopted in Venez…
(2026-02-21). Venezuela Installs Committee to Monitor Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The committee will develop and implement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law by collaborating with the country's justice system and analyzing specific cases. PSUV Deputy Jorge Arreaza and opposition Deputy Nora Bracho were app…
(2026-02-21). The Dollar's Hegemony in Decline. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Not like a saw, but more like a hacksaw, the dollar has been losing ground in recent years, and the percentage of reserves held in that currency has decreased by 18 percentage points in a decade, the lowest level in 20 years. | The information provided by the financial analysis bulletin The Kobeissi Letter also indicated that, conversely, gold increased its weight by 12 points in these 10 years, reaching 28%, the highest since the beginning of the 1990s. | This trend is occurring while central banks continue to diversify their asse…
(2026-02-21). Amazon can be sued over suicides linked to sodium nitrite, court rules. tribune.com.pk 
The Washington Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Amazon must face lawsuits by families that lost relatives who died by suicide after consuming sodium nitrite they bought from outside vendors on the retailer's website. | All nine justices rejected a ruling by an intermediate-level appeals court that the families could not sue Amazon for negligence because suicide was a superseding cause of their relatives' deaths. | Justice G. Helen Whitener wrote that Amazon owed customers a duty of reasonable care and must avoid exposing them to "harm from the foreseeable conduct of a third party." | She said a…
(2026-02-21). Israel A State of Exception Eyes Borders Beyond Palestine. ummid.com Israel has already created that void. In the hands of a genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of Palestine.
(2026-02-21). Police Investigate Alleged Lesbianism Case Involving Arua TikToker. plusnews.ug 
Police in Arua City, Ayivu West Division, are investigating a case of alleged lesbianism involving two young women, one of them a prominent TikTok content creator. The suspects, who are currently being held at Onduparaka Police Station, were arrested on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026, at a rented residence along Giligili Road at Ediofe Trading Centre …
(2026-02-21). From the Thaw to the "Surgical Blockade" : How Pressure on Cuba Intensified. radiohc.cu Interview with Elier Ramírez | By Resumen Latinoamericano on February 19 | Elier Ramírez, a Cuban historian, details in an interview with Almaplustv the qualitative leap of the blockade toward a "surgical" and persecutory application in the financial and commercial spheres. The narrative that "there is no blockade" is dismantled, and its impact on the daily lives of the entire country, including the private sector, is made evident. Furthermore, the contradiction between this policy and the true national security interests of the United States is highlighted, given the history of Cuba-U.S. cooperation on migration…
(2026-02-21). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.
(2026-02-21). Gunmen on motorcycles kill at least 50 in northwest Nigeria: Report. aljazeera.com Nigerian lawmaker reports 'at least 50 people dead' after attack as list of missing is still being compiled.
(2026-02-21). RRB CEN 06/2025 Exam Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has confirmed the examination date and schedule of the Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) to be conducted to fill various vacancies as notified under the RRB CEN 06/2025.
(2026-02-21). The AI era forces Israel into the civilian nuclear race. haaretz.com Surging electricity demand and shrinking gas reserves are pushing Israel to consider civilian nuclear power — from offshore partnerships to an American 'black box' reactor on Israeli soil…
(2026-02-21). What Did JVP Learn From India? Lessons For Sri Lanka's Political Future OpEd. eurasiareview.com At the heart of Sri Lanka's evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr. Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first official visit to India? Undertaken through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations' (ICCR) Distinguished Visitors Programme from 5—12 February 2026, the visit carried both symbolic and practical significance. | During his time in India, Silva held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar and toured Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh—states often highlighted as showcases of India's economic and…
(2026-02-21). Sharjeel slams hateful speeches at Governor House. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon strongly condemned hateful and linguistically-biased speeches delivered at a recent ceremony at the Governor House, describing the choice of words and ideas as deeply regrettable. | Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, Memon called Sindh the land of Sufis, peace, and tolerance, and recalled Karachi's painful history of hatred, prejudice, and linguistic tension. He warned that similar remarks have previously inflicted severe and lasting damage on the city's social fabric. | The Sindh minister also criticised inappropriate references to state inst…
(2026-02-21). Apply hate speech laws "equally" — send us all to jail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). The Cuban Revolution Holds Out Against US Imperialism OpEd. eurasiareview.com In January 2026, US President Donald Trump declared Cuba to be an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US security—a designation that allows the United States government to use sweeping economic restrictions traditionally reserved for national security adversaries. The US blockade against Cuba began in the 1960s, right after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 but has tightened over the years. Without any mandate from the United Nations Security Council—which permits sanctions under strict conditions—the United States has operated an illegal, unilateral blockade that tries to force countries from a…
(2026-02-21). California Importing Foreign Fuel After Running Refineries Out Of Town. wattsupwiththat.com California imported a record amount of gasoline in November after major refinery closures tied to years of Golden State leaders imposing strict regulations, Bloomberg News reported Sunday.
(2026-02-21). British vlogger celebrates multicultural Spring Festival in Xinjiang. ecns.cn During the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, British vlogger Luke Johnston joined his Uygur friend Muradil to experience the holiday celebrations across the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-21). Application for NCET ITEP April 2026 Starts. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET 2026) conducted for admission in Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(2026-02-21). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Macron's Visit To India: Major Takeaways Analysis. eurasiareview.com The three-day visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India in February 2026 during which a host of agreements on security and economic issues were signed has reset bilateral ties and is being watched in world capitals for its significance and importance. Macron visited both India's economic and political capitals — Mumbai and New Delhi — during which he interacted with business and political leaders and inked agreements on both economic and defence issues. This was Macron's fourth visit to India since assuming office in 2017. The fourth visit was path-breaking as it consolidated the transform…
(2026-02-21). The republic on trial: Militarised sovereignty and accountability in Kashmir. links.org.au 
Sankha Subhra Biswas — The mass rapes by Indian soldiers in Kunan and Poshpora in 1991 cannot be treated as an aberration or tragic residue of a turbulent decade; it was the structured outcome of a state that chose insulation over scrutiny.
(2026-02-21). The Way Forward for Bangladesh. ummid.com The way forward for Bangladesh involves strengthening democratic institutions, implementing deep structural economic reforms, and ensuring law and order following the 2024 political transition.
(2026-02-21). National strike in Argentina fails to halt historic labor counterreform and mass layoffs. wsws.org The Chamber of Deputies' approval of fascist President Javier Milei's "Labor Modernization Law" clears the way for a ruthless regime of mass layoffs, wage cuts and workplace abuse.
(2026-02-21). Strong support at Ford Rouge for rank-and-file campaign of Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Dozens of workers stopped to speak with campaigners, voicing frustration with unbearable workloads, forced overtime, harassment, and indifference from UAW reps who "side with management."
(2026-02-21). Israel braces for 'unimaginable' Iran strike as hospitals, shelters go on alert. hindustantimes.com Israel is ramping up emergency preparations across its healthcare system, military, and civilian infrastructure amid rising tensions with Iran. PM Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying any attack would be met with an "unimaginable" response. Meanwhile, hospitals have been directed to enter alert status, blood reserves are being stockpiled, public shelters have been opened in Tel Aviv, and the military has raised readiness to levels last seen during the June 2025 war. From Beersheba's Soroka Medical Center to municipalities nationwide, Israel appears to be bracing for a full-scale Iranian missile stri…
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Justice for Guillermo Campaign – Stop the deportations, free Guillermo now! indybay.org 630 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94111…
(2026-02-21). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-21). Canadian workers express support for Will Lehman's campaign for UAW president on program of rank-and-file power. wsws.org Under conditions in which the Canadian ruling class has responded with foul Canadian nationalism to the would-be fascist dictator Trump's threats to annex the country and launching of a trade war, workers north of the border have reacted with enthusiasm to Lehman's call for international working class unity.
(2026-02-21). Canada moves to block sensitive info in Nijjar case over national security grounds. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian government has asked the court not to make some details of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case public. It said revealing this information could harm international relations and national security. | The Attorney General of Canada has filed a request to keep certain "sensitive" information confidential as the trial is expected to start later this year. | Four Indian nationals have been accused of involvement in Nijjar's killing on June 18, 2023. The case strained ties between India and Canada after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons there were "credible alle…
(2026-02-21). France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast. tribune.com.pk 
France on Friday handed over a "talking drum" looted by colonial troops from Ivory Coast in 1916 in the latest repatriation of stolen artefacts. | The Djidji Ayokwe drum, more than three metres (10 feet) long and weighing 430 kilos (950 pounds) was used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages. | It is one of hundreds of objects France is preparing to send back to Africa, with the efforts set to be accelerated by the passing of a new law to authorise mass repatriations. | "All of Ivory Coast is ready to welcome it," Ivory Coast Culture Minister Françoise Remarck said at a ceremony in Paris with her Frenc…
(2026-02-21). African Union shows solidarity with Cuba and Palestine. workers.org 
The author, a former member of the Secretariat of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), writes about African events for Avante!, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, which published this article Feb. 19. Translation: John Catalinotto The 39th African Union (AU) summit, held . . . |
(2026-02-21). "Not worried" : Reactions as Maharashtra annuls 5% Muslim Quota. ummid.com Commenting on the BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to scrap the 5% reservation granted to Muslims, AIMIM Maharashtra President and former MP, Imtiaz Jaleel, said the decision will not have any impact on the community.
(2026-02-21). The Judeo-Amazigh Cultural Substratum: An Integrated Analysis Of North African Ethno-Religious Synthesis. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | The Jewish presence in North Africa constitutes one of the longest continuous diasporic experiences in Jewish history, with communities potentially predating both Christianity and Islam in the region (Hirschberg, 1963; Stillman, 1979). While scholarly attention has focused primarily on urban Judeo-Arabic speaking populations and their interactions with Arab-Islamic civilization, the extensive integration between Jewish communities and Amazigh (Berber) populations—particularly in rural, mountainous, and desert regions—has received comparatively limited systematic analysis (Ch…
(2026-02-21). Iran's Uprising Continues: Regime Crimes Against Humanity Met With Unyielding Defiance OpEd. eurasiareview.com One month after the nationwide protests swept across Iran in late December 2025, the government's violent crackdown continues unabated. In an interview with
(2026-02-21). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-21). US military kills 3 in latest strike on 'narcoterrorist' boat. scmp.com The US military has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. | US Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations". It said the strike on Friday killed three people. A video linked to…
(2026-02-21). Why Britain's Economy Is Sputtering OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lipton Matthews | Britain and the United States are often described in the same breath: advanced economies that have moved beyond industry into services, finance, and knowledge work. On paper, the similarity looks strong. Services dominate employment and output in both countries, manufacturing has receded, and global cities anchor national growth. Yet the resemblance is superficial. The kinds of services each country produces, and the economic roles those services play, are profoundly different. | In the United States, the service sector has become a site of innovation, coordination, and control. Firms sell…
(2026-02-21). Iran's internet blackout as media event: Networks, algorithms, and the politics of visibility. globalvoices.org 
During Iran's internet blackout, state violence unfolded unseen with competing propagandists filling the digital voidGlobal VoicesProtesters gathering in the streets in Iran. Photo by Mamlekate on By Bahar Almasi | What began on December 27, 2025, as coordinated
(2026-02-21). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-21). Kazakhstan: Independent Orthodox Priest's 10-Day Jailing, Criminal Case Underway Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Felix Corley | Fr Yakov Vorontsov — an independent Orthodox priest in the southern city of Almaty — is due to complete a 10-day jail term on 23 February on drugs charges that he and his supporters reject. His supporters fear he might be rearrested on criminal drugs charges. The priest — who marks his 40th birthday today (20 February) — leads a newly-created parish that has tried to gain state registration. Justice Department officials rejected the first application. The parish lodged a second application on 9 January. | r Yakov is a strong critic of Russia's war against Ukraine and o…
(2026-02-21). 18 Egyptian workers killed in deadly crash on Port Said—Ismailia road. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 18 Egyptian workers were killed and three others injured on Thursday morning when a heavy transport truck collided with a pickup truck carrying laborers on the Port Said—Ismailia road, security and medical sources said.The crash occurred on the 30 June Axis south of Port Said. The victims, who were from Dakahlia province, were traveling to jobs at fish farms in Port Said when the truck struck their vehicle.Witnesses said the collision was severe, turning what had been a routine work journey during the holy month of Ramadan into a scene of devastation.ŸÖÿµÿ±…
(2026-02-21). India AI Summit in mess after Galgotia University's 'Robot Blunder'. ummid.com A massive controversy unfloded at the India AI Impact Summit Wednesday Februray 18, 2026 after Noida based Galgotia University put on display a Chinese Robot claiming it to be an innovation of its students.
(2026-02-21). IBT 2010 CSUSF Strikers & Unionists Speak Out About Attacks on Labor & CSU Union Busting. indybay.org Striking IBT 2010 CSUSF building trades workers spoke out about their 4 day unfair labor practice strike. They were joined by other workers including an Amazon Teamster who talked about the role of AI at warehouses.
(2026-02-21). Did Obama reveal alien secrets? Trump moves to declassify UFO files as pentagon weighs in. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new political and public debate has started in Washington after former President Barack Obama said in a podcast interview that "aliens are real, but they are not being held in Area 51." This made President Donald Trump very angry.Trump said that Obama leaked classified information, saying, "He leaked classified information." That was wrong of him to do. It's a big mistake. But Trump also said he wasn't sure and added, "I don't know if they are real."Obama said these things on the "No Lie" podcast, where he made it clear that there is no secret underground base hiding aliens, even though the chances o…
(2026-02-21). IHC seeks replies on Imaan Mazari, husband appeals in controversial tweets case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Saturday issued a written order in the controversial tweets case, serving notices on appeals filed against the convictions of rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. | The court also issued notices on applications seeking suspension of their sentences. | Justice Muhammad Asif released a two-page written order after the hearing. | According to the order, Mazari and Chattha have challenged the January 24 conviction verdict before the high court. Counsel for the petitioners argued that the decision was not legally sound and should be declared…
(2026-02-21). Rubio, Cooper dodge Chagos base questions amid Trump attack on UK deal. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper refused to answer questions after a brief appearance before reporters in Washington, despite being pressed over reports that Britain will not allow the US to use bases on the Chagos Islands for potential strikes on Iran. The tense encounter came as US President Donald Trump publicly attacked Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back Diego Garcia to preserve US operations there, a deal Washington initially supported but which Trump has since labelled a "big mistak…
(2026-02-21). North Waziristan teacher recovered after abduction linked to Aina Wazir's cricket video. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-21). WhatsApp adds option to share past group messages with newcomers. tribune.com.pk 
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has begun rolling out a long-awaited update that allows new group chat members to see recent conversation history sent before they joined the group. | The Group Message History feature gives group admins and existing members the option to share between 25 and up to 100 recent messages with someone who has just been added. Previously, newcomers could only see messages sent after they joined, often leading to confusion in active group chats. | Read: HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026 | According to WhatsApp's official announcement on its blog,…
(2026-02-21). Hitler's childhood home becomes a police station in US$24 million revamp. scmp.com Turning the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station has raised mixed emotions in his Austrian hometown. | "It's a double-edged sword," said Sibylle Treiblmaier, outside the house in the town of Braunau am Inn on the border with Germany. | While it might discourage far-right extremists from gathering at the site, it could have "been used better or differently", the 53-year-old office assistant said.
(2026-02-21). Gold, silver prices surge again as local rates hit new highs. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend in international and domestic markets on Saturday, extending gains seen earlier in the week. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $71 to $5,108. In Pakistan, one tola of gold gained Rs7,100 to reach Rs533,562, while 10 grams rose by Rs6,087 to Rs457,443. | Silver also recorded gains, with one tola up Rs374 to Rs8,948 and 10 grams up Rs321 to Rs7,671. | Read: SBP injects Rs1.57tr via OMO | In parallel on Friday, the SBP also conducted Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based OMO injections, accepting the entire offered amoun…
(2026-02-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-21). Remembering Eric Dane: A Legacy of Love. devdiscourse.com Jessica Capshaw took to social media to honor her late co-star, Eric Dane, from 'Grey's Anatomy,' who passed away at 53 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
(2026-02-21). N. 21 ICE Terrordome Warehouse Sale Goes Thru After Massive Opposition Rally, Mounting Tension: NJ Facing ICE Sneak Surge? fightbackbetter.com NJ Says Resounding NO to Warehouse to Death Camp Conversion in Roxbury NJ this past Monday. Then on Wednesday there…
(2026-02-21). Real wages to continue falling in Australia. wsws.org Wages grew by just 3.4 percent over the past year, well below the annual inflation rate of 3.8 percent, amid warnings of deepening real pay cuts for at least the next two years.
(2026-02-21). 50 Actions from Coast to Coast to Coast Demand Canada Close Loopholes in Arms Exports. worldbeyondwar.org 
Tuesday February 17 saw more than 50 communities from coast to coast to coast rise up on the No More Loopholes Day of Action to demand that our government stop Canadian weapons from fueling war crimes. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-21). US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people. aljazeera.com US military's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, without providing proof.
(2026-02-21). IBT Pres Sean Says "There Are No Cameras At UPS" indybay.org International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien has said that there are no cameras at UPS. He then said that they do have them but they are not used to discipline UPS Teamsters. He also denied that the infrared cameras are causing cataracts and tumors although hundreds of members have reported that they are being tortured on the job with these forward facing cameras which are on their eyes from 60 to 70 hours a week.
(2026-02-21). NYSNA holds snap vote on second sellout agreement for NewYork-Presbyterian nurses. wsws.org The new tentative agreement differs little from the previous deal which workers overwhelmingly rejected a week ago.
(2026-02-21). Poverty rate hits 29%, highest in over a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Poverty in Pakistan has surged to an 11-year high of 29 per cent, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, as people's real incomes and consumption nosedived during the past seven years, according to an official survey released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. | Around 70 million people in Pakistan are now living in abject poverty based on the monthly poverty line of Rs8,484 — a minimum expenditure threshold that is needed to have very basic needs of life. | The preliminary report on poverty estimation for the fiscal year 2024-25 showed that there was a 32% increase i…
(2026-02-21). Ethnicity At The Gate: The Advantage Of Sounding Oromo In Contemporary Ethiopia Analysis. eurasiareview.com This essay argues that in contemporary Ethiopia, linguistic and onomastic markers—particularly the ability to speak Afaan Oromo or to bear an Oromo-sounding name—have been transformed into informal instruments of power. These markers increasingly structure access to public services, personal security, and institutional trust. In doing so, they institutionalize unequal forms of citizenship and erode the state's claim to universal, neutral governance. | Over several decades, I have observed and documented personal accounts reflecting these dynamics. During the TPLF/EPRDF period, I published a number…
(2026-02-21). OpenAI flagged Canadian school shooter months before massacre but did not alert police. scmp.com ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday that it had considered alerting Canada's police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country's history. | OpenAI said the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June via abuse detection efforts for "furtherance of violent activities".
(2026-02-21). US envoy says Israel could take 'entire Middle East'. tribune.com.pk 
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said it "would be fine" if Israel took control of territory described in a biblical passage as stretching from the Nile River to the Euphrates, remarks he made during a televised interview that sparked broad attention after excerpts circulated online. | Huckabee made the comments during an appearance on The Tucker Carlson Show, hosted by conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. The discussion centered on religious texts, Israel's modern borders, and the relationship between theology and geopolitics. | BREAKING: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee tells Tucker Carlson tha…
(2026-02-21). Ringleader among three robbery suspects arrested after encounter in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Pirabad police on Saturday arrested three alleged robbers, including the ringleader of a dacoit gang, after an alleged encounter in the Qasba Colony area in Karachi. | According to police, the suspects were apprehended in injured condition near Ali Ground in Qasba Colony following an exchange of fire. The wounded men were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital through a Chhipa ambulance. | A spokesperson for the district SSP said the arrested suspects were identified as 32 year old Amir Bakhsh alias Badshah, son of Manzoor, 27 year old Najeebullah, son of Qalandar, and 40 year old Farooq, son of Abbas. | Read: Fam…
(2026-02-21). Trump Plans To Replace Tariffs, Salvage Trade Deals After Supreme Court Ruling. eurasiareview.com By Brett Rowland | ( Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs hours after the high court invalidated his use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs worldwide. Recent economic research found that Americans paid more than 90% of those import duties. | Trump said he would use other laws to keep the exis…
(2026-02-21). SHC questions disparity as tanker water flows but supply lines run dry. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-21). UN Report Exposes Torture, Rape In Southeast Asia's Multi-Billion-Dollar Scam Centers. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | A sprawling online scam industry worth an estimated tens of billions of dollars a year is being powered by trafficked workers subjected to torture, sexual abuse and forced labour inside heavily guarded compounds in Southeast Asia, a new UN human rights report has found. | Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a "litany of abuse" affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to find themselves detained, beaten and forced to commit online fraud. | "The treatment endured by individuals within t…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/18: Free Leqaa Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8w0KZBnT4WS……
(2026-02-21). The World Between Spectacle And Reality: The Double Standard As A Language Of Power In A Global Order Of Exceptions (Part II) Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col. (ret.) Dr. CƒÉtƒÉlin Balog | The contemporary world can no longer be understood through simple oppositions between aggressor and victim, legal and illegal, democracy and authoritarianism. Not because these distinctions have disappeared, but because they are no longer sufficient to explain how decisions are made and why certain actions are tolerated, while others are unequivocally condemned. | Behind every major crisis there is a process that is more discreet, but more relevant than the event itself: defining the exception — who can invoke it, under what conditions and at w…
(2026-02-21). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-21). China announces duty free imports from almost whole of African Continent. ummid.com China has announced to implement zero duty imports from almost whole of the African Continent starting May 01, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Former Bukwo LC5 Chair Seeks Bail in Defilement Case. plusnews.ug 
Former Bukwo District LC5 Chairperson, Julius Chelimo, who is facing another set of defilement charges, has applied for bail before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. Chelimo's bail application was presented by his lawyer, Evans Ochieng, before Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire on Friday. The court chose to first hear the bail application before proceeding …
(2026-02-21). India—EU FTA: From Strategic Courtship to Pragmatic Compromise. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Dr Rajdeep Singh and John Alistair Clarke This is a pivotal year for the India-Europe relationship as they conclude the FTA negotiations after nearly two decades. The agreement liberalizes—fully or partly—99% of Indian exports to Europe and over 95% of EU exports to India. With a combined market of over USD 24 trillion, bringing unparalleled …
(2026-02-21). Rubio's rampant colonialism in Munich vs African Summit: Guest commentary. workers.org 
By Arnold Schà∂lzel The author has played a leading role in the editorial body directing the German Marxist daily newspaper, junge Welt, over the last decades. Here, in a Feb. 17 article, Schà∂lzel's response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's open appeal to restore the imperialist oppression of 19th century . . . |
(2026-02-21). Putin to arm Mi-28 attack helicopter spotted in Iran with Khrizantema-M missile amid US war fears. hindustantimes.com As tensions simmer over potential U.S. military action, reports of a Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter sighted in Iran have intensified geopolitical speculation. The aircraft is reportedly being equipped with the new Khrizantema-M supersonic anti-tank missile, extending its strike range beyond enemy "kill zones." The development comes as Russian naval assets, including the corvette Stoikiy, join joint drills with Tehran in the Sea of Oman. With Sergey Lavrov warning of consequences over any U.S. strike and President Masoud Pezeshkian deepening Moscow ties, the Russia-Iran axis appears to be entering a sharper military…
(2026-02-21). SPL 25/26: Ivan Toney replaces Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer. ummid.com Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Saudi FC has replaced Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer after MatchWeek22 (MW22) in the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025/26.
(2026-02-21). Iran Between Resistance and Reintegration: A Geopolitical Turning Point. moderndiplomacy.eu Almost fifty years after the revolution in 1979 that changed the political landscape of Iran, Iran is at the crossroads of its history, which is defined by economic pressures, social pressure, and the changing geopolitical environment. The Islamic Republic was constructed as a combination of revolutionary ideology, anti-Western response, and promise of social justice. In …
(2026-02-21). Operating engineers at healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to join 31,000 currently on strike. wsws.org The engineers' walkout expands the Kaiser Permanente strike, intensifying the nationwide confrontation between the healthcare workers and the industry and signaling the growing unity among technical and clinical workers.
(2026-02-21). Why Some UESF Teachers Are Voting No On The Proposed Contract. indybay.org UESF teachers at Independence High are calling on fellow teacher to reject the tentative agreement. They issued a statement that is has serious problems and also the members were left out of a democratic discussion of the concessions made by the UESF leadership.
(2026-02-21). Cristiano Ronaldo scores 962nd career goal as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Fateh. ummid.com Playing against Al-Fateh after his much talked about protest, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC to its 7th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 group match Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Marty Supreme: a table tennis star's frantic fight for fame. wsws.org This movie uses the technique of "propulsive filmmaking," while viewing the experience of Jews in America through the lens of identity politics.
(2026-02-21). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-21). Phillis Wheatley And Black Heroes Of The Revolution OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Lawrence W. Reed | Out of a total population of 2.5 million at the time of the Declaration of Independence, Slavery is always and everywhere an unconscionable stain, an egregious error, a monstrous outrage, a horrible sin. Every human possesses a natural right to be his own master, so long as he does not deny that same right to others. | Most people take that principle for granted today…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Black History Month Celebration. indybay.org The Spot, Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-21). Dubai police fine guardian AED50,000 after child caught riding motorbike on public road. geo.tv 
Screenshot taken from video released by Dubai police on February 20, 2026, showing two children riding a recreational electric motorbike on a public street in Dubai. — X@DubaiPoliceHQDUBAI: Dubai Police have fined a child's guardian AED50,000 after a minor was caught riding…
(2026-02-21). Donald Trump's global tariffs struck down by US supreme court | What happens next. hindustantimes.com In a major legal setback, the Supreme Court of the United States has struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority. In a 6—3 decision, the court questioned the use of national emergency powers to justify broad trade penalties, with the Chief Justice stating that the United States is not "at war with every nation in the world." However, the ruling does not impact all of Trump's trade measures. What does this mean for US trade policy, executive power, and global markets? Here's a full breakdown of the decision and what comes next.
(2026-02-21). Where are the most endangered languages in the world? aljazeera.com February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Al Jazeera looks at the most spoken languages and which ones are endangered.
(2026-02-21). Trump, JD Vance vilify 'lawless' Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling. aljazeera.com President Trump calls Supreme Court justices an 'embarrassment to their families' in 45-minute address to media.
(2026-02-21). PHC orders replies over 'disappearances' in Peshawar, Mardan. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court on Saturday issued written orders on petitions seeking the recovery of missing persons from Peshawar and Mardan. | PHC Justice SM Atiq Shah passed the orders on the written applications. | According to the court, five individuals went missing from the jurisdiction of Khazana police station in Peshawar. The missing persons were identified as Muhammad Abrar, Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Farshid, Muhammad Zubair and Muhammad Khurshid. | The court noted that allegations regarding the disappearance of the five men are being levelled against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Khazana police stat…
(2026-02-21). Revolutionizing Digital Payments: PhonePe's AI-Powered Natural Language Feature. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, PhonePe has introduced an AI-powered natural language search feature designed using Microsoft Foundry, enhancing how users interact with its app. The innovative tool facilitates the initiation and completion of transactions through simple voice or text commands.
(2026-02-21). Yes, Republicans Support Solar and the Environment. My City Is Living Proof. wattsupwiththat.com Of course, truly mitigating environmental dangers and building a robust energy future will require federal, state, and private sector actions to address root causes, ideally through market signals that mobilize the whole of the American economy to drive innovation and reduce emissions. But cities still play a key role because cities don't have the option to play politics or get dragged down in culture wars.
(2026-02-21). Gandapur indicted in audio leak case as Islamabad court suspends warrants. tribune.com.pk 
A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Friday indicted former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur and co-accused Asad Farooq Khan in the audio leak case, while simultaneously suspending Gandapur's arrest warrants and terminating proceedings against him as a proclaimed offender. | Additional District and Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah Baloch conducted the hearing, before whom both Gandapur, accompanied by his counsel Advocate Raja Zahoorul Hassan, and co-accused Asad Farooq Khan appeared in person. | Read: Imran to be taken to hospital on Feb 25 for 2nd eye injection: Tariq Fazal Chau…
(2026-02-21). 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…
(2026-02-21). Pennsylvania high school students violently attacked by police during anti-ICE walkout. wsws.org From Pennsylvania to Virginia, Oklahoma and Texas, authorities are suspending and criminalizing youth protesting immigration enforcement.
(2026-02-21). Sunday 2/22: Fight Like Hell! NALC Letter Carriers Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From SF Ferry Building | Embarcadero & Market St | San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). Britain: Roots of the Labour crisis. links.org.au 
The Starmer Project is crashing, explains Phil Hearse.
(2026-02-21). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-21). Customs seize 30kg silver from truck at Torkham border. tribune.com.pk 
Customs officials at the Torkham border crossing seized 30 kilograms of silver from a truck during an operation at the Torkham Import Terminal. | Collector Ghulam Mustafa said the truck had entered Pakistan from Afghanistan and was searched at the import terminal. The silver was concealed inside the truck's tyres. | The truck had transported an Afghan family into Afghanistan and was returning to Pakistan when it was stopped. Customs officials discovered the hidden silver during the inspection. | The silver and the truck were taken into custody by customs authorities. The recovered metal is valued at approximat…
(2026-02-21). Daily Memo: ICE Pepper-Sprays and Throws an 80-year-old Attorney, Arrests a Community Watcher, and Takes Seven From Lompoc. lataco.com Video shows a couple of agents piled on top of Randamaa, shoving his head to the ground as other community members watched in anger and horror. An 80-year-old attorney trying to advocate for the agents to get off Randamaa was pepper-sprayed in the face by one of the agents pinning down Randamaa with the signature Yoga Cobra Pose. As he was pepper-sprayed, you can see the lawyer throws his hands out while blinded, being eventually thrown to the ground by the Yoga agent.
(2026-02-21). US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs. tribune.com.pk 
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal — a stunning rebuke of the president's signature economic policy that upended international trade. | Reacting to the ruling the US president said that the Supreme Court decision declaring his sweeping global tariffs illegal was "deeply disappointing". | Trump also told reporters he was "absolutely ashamed" of "certain members" of the conservative-dominated court who ruled against him. | He announced that he was imposing an extra global tariff of 10 percent on US trade partners. Speaking to reporters after the Supreme Cour…
(2026-02-21). US Department of Labor reports 5,070 US workers killed on the job in 2024. wsws.org The US Department of Labor's annual report on worker deaths for 2024 reveals 5,070 preventable workplace fatalities, a figure that will surely rise as safety protections are eviscerated.
(2026-02-21). How to Start Business in Sharjah with Limited Capital. ummid.com Sharjah offers cost-effective licensing options, flexible office solutions, and simplified registration processes — making it an ideal choice for startups and SMEs operating on tight budgets.
(2026-02-21). Granma International celebrates six decades. radiohc.cu Granma International celebrates its 60th anniversary today, having emerged in 1966 during the Tricontinental Conference held in this capital as a newsletter in Spanish, English, and French for delegates from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. | Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile that Granma International is a living testament to the fact that just ideas do not expire. | Morales Ojeda emphasized that the publication maintains the same voice that in 1966 denounced colonialism a…
(2026-02-21). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-21). AI and the economy: A losing bet for working people. links.org.au 
Marty Hart-Landsberg — Tech billionaires and the Trump administration, with the apparent support of most of the capitalist class, are betting big on artificial intelligence. But this is a losing bet for us.
(2026-02-21). Could The Russia-Ukraine War End Within This Year? Analysis. eurasiareview.com As we enter the fourth year of the devastating Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict continues to claim tens of thousands of lives with no immediate end in sight. Russia's persistent territorial ambitions and diplomatic intransigence remain the primary obstacles to restoring peace and stability in the region. This relentless war, devoid of any humanitarian benefit, has resulted in nothing but widespread destruction and human suffering. | While the global community yearns for a return to peace and stability, the current situation on the ground remains complex. However, despite the ongoing hostilities, several emergi…
(2026-02-21). Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal. newarab.com 
The signing ceremony at an Ottoman-era palace by the waters of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul followed a $2-billion inter-governmental energy agreement between the two countries during a landmark visit by Turkis…
(2026-02-21). Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar. whyy.org Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
(2026-02-21). President Museveni Hosts Sudan's RSF Leader Hamdan Dagalo, Pushes for Dialogue to end War. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on friday met with Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan at State House, Entebbe. The high-level engagement focused on ending the ongoing conflict in Sudan and restoring regional stability. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan continues to face a devastating war that …
(2026-02-21). CI Arrests Father Who Killed Daughter's "Boyfriend" plusnews.ug 
The Crime Intelligence team has tracked down and arrested Herbert Lumu Musasizi, a man accused of killing his daughter's alleged boyfriend, Martin Bukenya, on Valentine's Day. The Director of Crime Intelligence, Chris Damulira, and the Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, confirmed Musasizi's arrest. "We have tracked and arrested the man who killed a young student in Matugga for …
(2026-02-21). 2/22/26 NALC Letter Carriers Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza. indybay.org LETTER CARRIERS' WORK IS HARDER THAN EVER, AND WE DESERVE HIGHER PAY: | NALC Branch 214 | Harry Bridges Plaza | San Francisco, CA 94111 | 11 AM…
(2026-02-21). Blocking CNIC to enforce court decree violates right to life, SC rules. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has declared as illegal the Sindh High Court's order to block a citizen's national identity card in order to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a citizen of a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) is tantamount to taking away the fundamental right to life. | Read: NADRA amends national ID card rules | Justice Muneeb Akhtar issued a three-page written judgment, stating that a national identity card is not a luxury but a basic necessity for leading an ordinary life. "Will courts tomorrow also order the disconnection of electricity and water connections for the recovery of mone…
(2026-02-21). Nepal's March Election: A Generational Clash With The Old Guard Analysis. eurasiareview.com As Nepal gears up for March 2026 general elections, the fault lines between the old generation and the new generation have become more pronounced. It is perhaps one of the most important elections in the history of the country. A generational clash is imminent in the election next month, and this clash would decide the future of known political figures in the country. | In less than a year, Nepal has witnessed one of the most dramatic events since the formation of the republic. The youth-led uprising has exposed the inherent fragile nature of Nepali politics and its flaws. Against this backdrop, the March 2026…
(2026-02-21). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Dealing With The Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) | The Brahmastra is considered the most powerful weapon in the Indian epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. A handful of warriors had mastered its employment in battle. This included Rama, Drona, Arjuna and Ashwatthama, to name a few. The knowledge of the weapon was imparted to a select warrior considered worthy of the responsibility. Drona, Ashwatthama's father, chose his son as a recipient. This, as events proved, was a wrong choice. | Ashwatthama not only employed the weapon in anger against an innocent child in his mother's womb, but he also failed to exercise control…
(2026-02-21). Why China Sees US Military Moves as a Strategic Warning. thinktank.pk China's sharp reaction to recent US military air activity in the Yellow Sea is not an isolated tactical response. Instead, it reflects deeper strategic anxieties about American military signaling, regional pressure tactics, and the possibility of a broader escalation pattern—particularly in the context of rising speculation about potential US strikes on Iran. At first glance, …
(2026-02-21). Mumia gives U.N. 'inside impression' of death row. workers.org 
Prison Radio released this statement on Feb. 16, 2026, by Mumia Abu-Jamal, with an introduction by Noelle Hanrahan and Jackie Hortaut.* Mumia Abu-Jamal In response to the [United Nations] Special Rapporteur's call for contributions "on the death penalty in relation to the prohibition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment . . . |
(2026-02-21). SC can 'no longer strike down' legislation. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has made it clear that the Supreme Court's authority to strike down legislation on constitutional grounds no longer vests in it under the present constitutional scheme. | "The Constitution (Twenty-Seventh) Amendment Act, 2025 has restructured the constitutional distribution of judicial power. As a consequence, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court has been correspondingly curtailed in this regard, and the authority to strike down legislation on constitutional grounds no longer vests in it under the present constitutional scheme," the court says. | The court held that the…
(2026-02-21). Soroti Officials Urge Revival of Scouting and Co-Curricular Activities. plusnews.ug 
Officials in Soroti District are calling on parents and head teachers to reinvigorate co-curricular activities, particularly scouting, to enhance children's learning and upbringing. The appeal came during the 2026 Head Teachers' Planning Meeting, attended by representatives from the Soroti District Education Department and head teachers from government primary schools. Soroti District hosts 69 government primary schools, …
(2026-02-21). 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…
(2026-02-21). Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign. aljazeera.com Violence breaks out near parliament as demonstrators demand accountability in a corruption investigation.
(2026-02-21). EU official, Rwandan president discuss aid access to vulnerable people in Great Lakes region. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI | Xinhua | European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said on Thursday that she agreed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to look for common solutions to get humanitarian aid to people in need in the Great Lakes region. Lahbib and Johan Borgstam, EU special representative for the Great Lakes …
(2026-02-21). President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to Be Honored at 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards Ceremony. indybay.org We are pleased to announce that His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, has been invited by Sac State University President Luke Wood, and he has accepted, as the keynote speaker and distinguished honoree at the 34th Annual Peace Awards Ceremony, an internationally renowned annual event recognizing those with outstanding service and leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.
(2026-02-21). Saturday 2/21: Free virtual screening of the documentary film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVdt……
(2026-02-21). IMF acknowledges economic turnaround in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged a marked improvement in Pakistan's economic outlook, stating that policy efforts under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilise the economy, contain inflation and rebuild confidence, as the country prepares for a fresh round of review talks later this month. | Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said an IMF staff team will visit Pakistan from February 25 to conduct discussions on the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainabilit…
(2026-02-21). UN urges scam centres clampdown. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations on Friday called on governments to clamp down on scam centres, which have mushroomed in Southeast Asia with hundreds of thousands of people trafficked into forced labour. | The UN human rights office released a report documenting torture, sexual abuse, forced abortions, food deprivation, solitary confinement and other abuses. | "The litany of abuse is staggering and at the same time heart-breaking," said UN rights chief Volker Turk, urging governments to act against corruption that is "deeply entrenched in such lucrative scamming operations, and to prosecute the criminal syndicates behind th…
(2026-02-21). One dead as Metro bridge pillar collapses in Mumbai. ummid.com One person has been killed and three others are injured after a pillar of an under-construction metro rail bridge collapsed in Mulund, Mumbai Saturday February 14, 2026.
(2026-02-21). How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds. scmp.com For decades, China's role in the global economy was easy to define. It made things cheaply and at astonishing scale. "Made in China" became shorthand for industrial capacity. It was often contentious, sometimes admired, sometimes feared. | In the years after China joined the World Trade Organization, its firms were deeply embedded in global supply chains, mostly at the lower end of the value chain. They produced for others. Western and Japanese companies controlled the premium segments and brand…
(2026-02-21). Bangladesh's 2026 Elections Indicate A Ceiling For Islamic Politics Analysis. eurasiareview.com The Jamaat-i-Islami's 77 seats mark an expansion of the Islamic constituency in the Muslim-majority country, but they also indicate its limits. | The Bangladeshi General Elections were held on the 12th of February under exceptional circumstances. It was not a routine rotation of democratic power, but a nation emerging from prolonged political exhaustion. For years, elections functioned more as affirmation exercises than competitive recalibrations. Opposition participation was constrained, institutional neutrality questioned, and voter enthusiasm dulled by predictability. Elections served as opportunities for…
(2026-02-21). Footage shows Israeli troops waiting in ambush, then unleashing fire on a Palestinian teen. haaretz.com A decade passed between the killing of the first son and the second. Nur was killed at a West Bank checkpoint, and Rayan was shot in an ambush on his way home. IDF soldiers took Rayan's body, and Israel now refuses to return it…
(2026-02-21). HUGE WIN in Canada: Scotiabank Fully Divests from Elbit Systems. worldbeyondwar.org 
Announcing a huge movement win – Scotiabank's full divestment from Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. The bank once held a stake in Elbit 60 times larger than Canada's other major banks, making Scotiabank Elbit's largest foreign shareholder. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-21). What Trump's New Tariffs Mean for Europe, China, and the World. thinktank.pk U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10 % global tariff on imports from virtually all trading partners, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariff regime under emergency authority. This highly controversial move immediately reignited global trade tensions, with implications for global macroeconomics, supply chains, diplomatic relations, and financial markets. …
(2026-02-21). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-21). Unseasonal February Rains: OPM Issues Flood and Landslide Alert. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's peak dry season has taken an unexpected turn, with intensifying February rains sweeping across much of the country and prompting a nationwide flood and landslide alert. Traditionally marked by hot, dry, and sunny conditions, February signals the tail end of the December—February dry spell. This year, however, sustained downpours have drenched western, central, and …
(2026-02-21). "They are denying people's human rights" : UPS worker speaks out against intimidation, injuries, forgeries at Redmond hub. wsws.org After exposing alleged forgeries on dozens of employee files and management pressure on injured workers not to go to the hospital, a part-time UPS supervisor says she was targeted for retaliation.
(2026-02-21). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-21). Lake Kyoga Ferries Bring Hope to Residents and Traders. plusnews.ug 
Residents along Lake Kyoga are optimistic that the newly commissioned Buyende—Kagwara—Kaberamaido (BKK) ferries will improve connectivity and facilitate economic and social activities across the Busoga and Teso sub-regions. Sarah Nandekula, a resident of Bukungu Town Council, said the ferries will make it easier to visit friends in Serere District. "Life along the lake is our main …
(2026-02-21). Macron says US SC tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power. tribune.com.pk 
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the US Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's trade tariffs shows that it is good to have counterweights to power and the rule of law in democracies. | "It is not bad to have a Supreme Court and, therefore, the rule of law," he said at the annual agricultural salon in Paris, in response to a question about Friday's ruling by the US Supreme Court that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an economic emergency law were illegal. | "It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies," Macron said. | He added that France wo…
(2026-02-21). Trump imposes 10% global tariffs for 150 days after Supreme Court blocks earlier duties. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump moved swiftly on Friday to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court with a temporary 10% global import duty for 150 days and ordered new investigations under other laws that could allow him to re-impose the tariffs. | Trump signed executive orders late on Friday to impose new tariffs starting on Tuesday under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, partly replacing tariffs of 10% to 50% under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act that the top court declared illegal, and ending collection of the now-banned duties. | The orders continued exemptions already in place…
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 3/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-02-21). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.
(2026-02-21). Friday 4/24: Sean Dorsey 22nd Annual Home Season: We Choose Each Other. indybay.org Dance Mission Theater | 3316 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-21). SCOTUS Tariff Ruling to Ease Solar Prices, as even GOP Voters Boost Sun Power. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Although President Trump calls solar and wind power a "scam," falsely alleges that they drive up electricity costs (the opposite is true), and has placed obstacles before new wind and solar farms, his position is a loser both in the reality of energy markets and even in his own base. | The SCOTUS decision striking down arbitrary Trump tariffs will make solar panel imports cheaper.
(2026-02-21). Wednesday 2/25: Trivia Night @ San Francisco Green Party New Meeting. indybay.org 2973 16th St, Suite #300 (Wheelchair accessible) San Francisco, CA | This office is right next to the 16th & Mission St BART Plaza.
(2026-02-21). Waste, Informality, And Circular Economy: Sustainability In Myanmar Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pyae Phyoe Mon | Myanmar is increasingly dealing with environmental challenges as a result of urbanisation, a poorly functioning government, and an inadequate waste management system. However, an informal community of garbage collectors and junk shop operators offers minimal support for Myanmar's recycling sector. In this context, the article takes a look at informal garbage collectors in Myanmar in terms of the circular economy concepts they have already adopted, the obstacles they confront, and how they may be integrated into a country's sustainability strategy. This is a call for an inclusive circular ec…
(2026-02-21). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-21). Is the world seeking peace outside the UN? Explore the Peace Council Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu US President Trump's announcement of the creation of the so-called "Peace Council," involving several countries, including Morocco, sparks a deep debate that goes beyond the diplomatic event itself. It addresses the core of the international order established after World War II. The issue isn't only about establishing a new international body but also raises an …
(2026-02-21). Thursday 3/12: "Killers of Roe" : Book Talk on the Death of a Human Right w/ author Amy Littlefield. indybay.org Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/killers-of-roe-……
(2026-02-21). Justice for Guillermo Campaing Action in Front of SF ICE. indybay.org Banners, speeches and music as Justice for Guillermo campaign rallies at 639 Sansome St. (ICE)…
(2026-02-21). NATO Can Help The Arctic Remain A Zone Of Stability Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | With no end in sight to Russia's war in Ukraine and a large US military buildup taking shape around Iran, another region that usually receives less attention is appearing in the headlines: the Arctic. | The Arctic region encompasses eight countries: the US, Canada, Denmark (because of Greenland), Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Russia. It is widely believed to hold vast energy reserves, including oil, gas and rare earth minerals. The region is also growing in economic importance as melting sea ice opens new shipping lanes. | As the Arctic's global significance grows, so does interest from…
(2026-02-21). Lawyer exposes illegal detention and "domestic Guantánamos" in case of former Detroit Cass Tech student, Alcides Caceres. wsws.org According to his attorney, Caceres was driving his work truck when he was pulled over by a Border Patrol agent despite having no traffic violations.
(2026-02-21). US Says 15,000 to 20,000 Escapees Remain at Large From Syrian ISIS Camp Exodus. news.antiwar.com This time last month, the Syrian military was sweeping through Kurdish territory in the country's northeast Hasakeh Governorate, and having seized control of the al-Hawl prison camp, there were reports of thousands of ISIS-linked detainees being freed by the Islamist government's forces. The government downplayed this issue, blaming the escapes on Kurdish security weakness, and …
(2026-02-21). Monday 2/23: 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…
(2026-02-21). Videos show aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military has carried out air attacks on eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley and refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh.
(2026-02-21). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | WASSENAAR, NETHERLANDS — MAY 5: The remains of a communication room are visible as the Seyss-Inquart bunker opens its doors to the public on Liberation Day for a special "Freedom Meal" on May 5, 2025 in Wassenaar, Netherlands. The holiday marks the Netherlands' li…
(2026-02-21). IMF calls on China to restructure its economy. wsws.org The IMF said China's trade surplus, more than $1 trillion last year, was giving rise to "international spillovers and pressures," an implicit warning of trade war measures.
(2026-02-21). Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Punjab has abolished stamp duty on property transfers arising from corporate mergers, in a move aimed at facilitating business restructuring and boosting investment. | The decision follows a ruling by the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court, after which the provincial government issued a formal notification granting the exemption. | Under the new measure, merger schemes approved by the court and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will no longer attract stamp duty on the transfer of assets, including property, resulting from amalgamations. | Read: Pakistan's reform…
(2026-02-21). Governing Biotechnology's Dual-Use Security Dilemma Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan | Securitisation of biotechnology creates a dual-use security dilemma with significant policy implications. While biotechnology is increasingly treated as a strategic asset, framing its dual-use capabilities in security terms can trigger exceptional policy measures that constrain international collaboration, deter beneficial research, and heighten biosecurity risks. | The perception of biotechnology as a strategic asset intensifies the dual-use dilemma, as states pursue competitive techno-nationalist strategies. Amid shifting geopolitics, weakening multilateral frameworks, and the rapid…
(2026-02-21). Crackdown on Online Cricket Betting Racket in Nellore. devdiscourse.com In a significant law enforcement operation, Nellore district police apprehended Kushetti Venu Gopal, 23, and Bitra Venkata Ramana, 31, for their alleged roles in an online cricket betting racket. The duo, both hailing from Ramakrishna Nagar in Buchireddypalem, were reportedly enticing individuals with fraudulent investment opportunities.
(2026-02-21). Should There Even Be A Libertarian Party? OpEd. eurasiareview.com In
(2026-02-21). Businessman, Two Others Arrested Over Theft of 19 Cattle in Nakaseke. plusnews.ug 
Police in the Savannah Region have arrested a businessman and two other men in connection with the theft of 19 head of cattle in Nakaseke District. The animals were stolen from a kraal in Muhangazima Village, Ngoma Sub-county. The businessman, identified as Robert Ssebuggwawo, was found in possession of three of the stolen cattle at Ngoma …
(2026-02-21). 2 coup attempts: Ex-South Korean president jailed, while Trump sits in office. wsws.org While Yoon sits in jail for his actions, Trump has faced no opposition from ruling circles for his own attempts to overthrow the US constitution.
(2026-02-21). England's Wake-Up Call: Ready for Redemption in T20 Super 8s. devdiscourse.com In an introspective pre-match press conference, England's cricket captain Harry Brook acknowledged that his team had underestimated some of their group stage opponents in the T20 World Cup. Despite a rocky start highlighted by a narrow victory over Nepal and a loss to West Indies, England has advanced to the Super 8 stage.
(2026-02-21). Why Jews must speak up when Muslims are targeted. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). UCU's Pamela Tumwebaze murder suspect remanded. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prime suspect in the murder of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Director of Student Affairs, Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, has been arraigned before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate's Court and formally charged with murder and aggravated robbery. The suspect, identified as Hussein Dak Taewaiko, also known as Sam, 21, appeared before …
(2026-02-21). Trump signs sweeping 10 % global tariffs after Supreme Court's setback. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Donald Trump said on Friday that he has signed a new order to place a 10% tax on goods coming into the United States from all countries. This step increases his trade measures and comes just hours after the Supreme Court cancelled his earlier wide-ranging import taxes. The new tariffs will start on February 24 at 10: 30 am (IST). | Posting on Truth Social, Trump said it was his "great honor" to sign a global 10% tariff from the Oval Office and that it would take effect almost immediately. He explained that although the court ruling limits tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Ac…
(2026-02-21). Furious Trump imposes new 10% tariff after Supreme Court upends his global levies. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick attend a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, January 20, 2026. — ReutersTrump signs signs…
(2026-02-21). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-21). A new bronze statue of Barry Humphries in Adelaide is a sign of cultural health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-21). Glyfada Floods Reveal Greece's Deep-Rooted Infrastructure Failures and Social Inequality. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-21). KCCA's Clean Streets Gamble: Can They Keep Vendors at Bay? plusnews.ug 
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with the police, has evicted all street vendors from the Central Business District (CBD), offering relocation to government markets, which vendors have messily rejected. Earlier this month, KCCA asked vendors to move to 2,320 free stalls across city markets, including Usafi, Busaga, Owino, and Wandegeya, by February 19, …
(2026-02-21). Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn't require PFAS wax. grist.org 
Coming into the Milan-Cortina Olympics, an American hadn't won a medal in men's cross-country skiing in half a century. A few days into the Games, though, Vermonter Ben Ogden squeaked through the classic sprint semifinals. Suddenly there was hope. In the final, Ogden pushed across the Tesero Stadium finish line in second — breaking the drought. |
(2026-02-21). US draws up plans for "leadership change" and "targeting individuals" in Iran strike. wsws.org The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship ever built, transited the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday and entered the Mediterranean, placing the United States within days of having the military force in position for a massive illegal assault on Iran.
(2026-02-21). Berlin: Factories in ailing industrial sectors bought up to produce military weapons. wsws.org In the German metal and electrical industries, 10,000 to 15,000 jobs are being destroyed every month, but there is a gold rush atmosphere in the arms industry. Arms companies like Rheinmetall are turning struggling factories into weapons production plants.
(2026-02-21). Pioneering Partnerships Propel Disaster Management Research. devdiscourse.com The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing disaster management policy research. On Saturday, it signed a memorandum of understanding with three prestigious research institutes, aiming to fortify the country's approach to disaster management and risk reduction.
(2026-02-21). Clashes Continue in North and South Kivu Despite Angola-Brokered Truce. plusnews.ug Tensions remain high on the frontlines after ceasefire declarations agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), allied coalition forces, and the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels failed to hold. Last week, DR Congo President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo issued a statement directing the national army to observe …
(2026-02-21). Yemen: Conflict, Red Sea Security, And U.S. Policy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Christopher M. Blanchard | Yemen is a conflict-afflicted nation along the strategic Bab al Mandab Strait, one of the world's most active shipping lanes. Since 2015, a civil war has pitted the Iran-backed Houthi movement against Yemen's internationally recognized government, the government's foreign backers, and other anti-Houthi forces. The Houthis control most of northwestern Yemen, including the capital, Sana'a (Figure 1). Foreign intervention complicates the conflict, which has contributed to a longstanding and ongoing humanitarian crisis. An uneasy truce has frozen conflict lines since 2022. | The Iran-…
(2026-02-21). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-21). Illegitimate Hijacking Of Bylaws By New Day At Pacifica Continues. indybay.org The New Day aligned PNB-Pacifica National Board majority is still moving forward to illegally change the bylaws and eliminate many democratic rights for the membership…
(2026-02-21). Monks Challenge Sri Lankan Government Over Religious Undermining. devdiscourse.com In a significant development from Sri Lanka, a coalition of influential Buddhist monks has levied serious accusations against the government, alleging an organized smear campaign aimed at Buddhism and its clerics.
(2026-02-21). Prosecution shuts down police probe of MK over on-air slur. haaretz.com The move follows a heated TV exchange about a fatal police shooting, in which the lawmaker told a uniformed spokesperson to 'shut your mouth' and called him 'a nobody.' Police issued a rare public rebuke, accused him of abusing parliamentary immunity, and demanded a public apology…
(2026-02-21). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-21). Six hours giving a child back their life. radiohc.cu Sometimes medicine seems like a dream. Not out of naiveté, but out of wonder. Wonder at the precision, coordination and ethics that come into play when a life — especially a child's — cannot wait. | A few hours ago, in Havana, that wonder had a name: an 11-year-old boy, brought from Las Tunas, diagnosed with an invasive tumor of the sellar region, extending to the base of the skull, with involvement of the sphenoid sinus and clivus. A complex tumor. | The stage was perfectly set: the operating room of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, with professionals from this institution and the Juan Ma…
(2026-02-21). CPJ calls for accountability in Ukrainian journalist surveillance allegations. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-21). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). U2 supports CPJ as it launches new EP 'Days of Ash'. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-21). Under New Constitution, Kazakhstan Will Break Free Of Soviet Russian Past And Become Kazakh Eli OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). Ten killed in Israeli strikes on Bekaa Vallet, Lebanese Health Ministry says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-21). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Urgent call to the African Union Heads of State to address deteriorating rule of law and democracy in Africa. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Cambodian journalist Luot Sophal detained over military water shortage report. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-21). Egypt: Expansion of summoning human rights defenders and imposing high financial bail to silence independent voices. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Cambodian journalists Pheap Phara and Phon Sopheap given 14-year prison sentences for treason. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-21). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Trump: 'I Can Destroy Countries'. consortiumnews.com
(2026-02-21). President Aoun: The continued attacks constitute a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts to establish stability and end hostilities. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). Four Years Of The Ukraine Invasion: Has Russia's Military Learned To Fight A Better War? Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). Spanish FM calls EU Commission's attendance at Board of Peace meeting 'mistake'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Senegalese commentator arrested for remarks about student's death. sentv.info
(2026-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Berkeley Library: Abuse of Power. indybay.org
(2026-02-21). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Lebanon President Joseph Aoun: We denounce last night's Israeli strikes on Sidon and Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). EU Seeks 'More Structured' Dialogue With China. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-21). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-21). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-02-21). Trump announces 10% tariff on imports from all countries. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-21). Israeli strikes kill ten in Lebanon, wound at least 50, report says. haaretz.com
(2026-02-21). Cinco trabajadores condenados en Las Tunas por malversar más de 600 000 pesos en alimentos. cubadebate.cu La justicia en Las Tunas ha dictado sentencia en un caso de corrupción que afectó directamente el bolsillo de miles de familias tuneras. En un juicio oral, público y con carácter ejemplarizante, la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular encontró culpables a cinco individuos por el desvío de productos alimenticios destinados a la canasta básica.
(2026-02-21). Seis horas devolviéndole la vida a un niño. cubadebate.cu A veces la medicina parece un sueño. No por ingenuidad, sino por asombro. Asombro ante la precisión, la coordinación y la ética que se activan cuando una vida de un niño no puede esperar. Hace unas horas, en La Habana, ese asombro tuvo nombre propio: un niño de 11 años, llegado desde Las Tunas, con diagnóstico de un tumor complejo.
(2026-02-21). UNEAC debate acerca de incentivos fiscales para la creación audiovisual. cubadebate.cu La Sección de Cine de la Asociación de Cine Radio y Televisión de la UNEAC reunió a creadores y realizadores en un intercambio para analizar propuestas de incentivos fiscales que estimulen la producción audiovisual del país. El encuentro conectó a los institutos de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) y del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) con el fin de potenciar la creación audiovisual.
(2026-02-21). Instituto Latino de la Música anuncia concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Latino de la Música (ILM), con sede en México, anunció hoy la preparación para esta primavera de un concierto en Washington por la paz y contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba.
(2026-02-21). Confirman respaldo a la nación cubana otras autoridades de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, prosiguió en Moscú una intensa agenda de trabajo que incluyó este jueves encuentros con autoridades del sistema político, gubernamental y parlamentario de la Federación de Rusia.
(2026-02-21). Villa Clara presenta iniciativa de género para el autoabastecimiento en IV Taller de Intervenciones Locales. radiohc.cu 
Los impactos en Villa Clara de la iniciativa afirmativa de género ´Mujeres con ALASS al servicio de la comunidad ª se presentaron en el IV Taller de Intervenciones locales específicas de género como parte de ese programa estratégico de Autoabastecimiento local para una Alimentación Sostenible y Sana. | El evento, realizado en nuestro territorio desde el pasado 16 de febrero y hasta el 19 de este mes, contó con la presencia de 70 delegados de todo el país, y allí se expusieron los principales resultados de la intervención en localidades de esta provincia en estrecho vínculo con la Cátedra Honorífica Mu…
(2026-02-21). El portaviones más grande del mundo entra en el Mediterráneo. radiohc.cu El portaviones más grande del mundo, el USS Gerald R. Ford, de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses, entró este viernes en el mar Mediterráneo, según datos de seguimiento marítimo recogidos por The Times of Israel. | La publicación en línea señala que un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke USS Mahan, que forma parte del grupo de ataque del USS Gerald R. Ford, actualmente está cruzando el estrecho de Gibraltar. | La semana pasada, el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump ordenó el envío de un grupo de portaviones al Medio Oriente en un escenario de crecientes tensiones con Irán y reportes de que está considerando la…
(2026-02-21). Cuba en Datos: El deporte como derecho del pueblo y el sueño de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Cuba es una nación con una profunda y reconocida tradición deportiva, forjada a lo largo de décadas de resultados relevantes en los más diversos escenarios del deporte mundial. Este logro fue, en esencia, el resultado tangible de la voluntad política de la Revolución Cubana, que desde la enunciación del Programa del Moncada concibió la práctica masiva del deporte como un derecho inalienable del pueblo.
(2026-02-21). Presidente del Parlamento cubano constató producción agropecuaria en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP-Parlamento) y del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández recorrió áreas productivas de varios municipios de La Habana para evaluar resultados locales en la producción agropecuaria, acompañado por autoridades provinciales y municipales. | Según el legislativo en su web institucional, la visita se enmarcó en las precisiones del XI Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y el Programa de Gobierno, que priorizan la soberanía alimentaria y el autoabastecimiento territorial frente al actual contexto nacional y la nueva escalada de a…
(2026-02-21). Cuba habilita licencias temporales para motos y triciclos eléctricos sin matrícula hasta diciembre de 2026. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Transporte ha flexibilizado, de manera excepcional y temporal, los requisitos para que las personas naturales puedan obtener la Licencia de Operaciones de Transporte destinada a ciclomotores, motocicletas y triciclos eléctricos. La medida fue formalizada a través de la Instrucción no. 1 de 2026, firmada por el ministro Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila.
(2026-02-21). Director general de la Unesco recibió en París al canciller cubano. radiohc.cu 
El director general de la Unesco, Khaled El-Enany recibió este viernes, en París, al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, encuentro en el que abordaron temas como el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la isla. | En la sede del ente multilateral, el canciller agradeció el apoyo de la organización en sus áreas de competencia, como la educación, la ciencia y la cultura, sectores golpeados por el criminal cerco a la nación antillana desde hace más de 60 años, una política recrudecida por el presidente Donald Trump. | Rodríguez resaltó el acompañamiento de…
(2026-02-21). Cuba exime de pago aduanero a personas que importen sistemas de fuentes renovables. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios de Cuba emitió una resolución que exime del pago del impuesto aduanero a las personas naturales y jurídicas por la importación de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos, sus partes y piezas fundamentales. | La medida, publicada en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba, está destinada a respaldar la política de desarrollo y uso de fuentes renovables de energía en el país. | El documento también abarca las importaciones de calentadores solares, bombas fotovoltaicas, pequeños aerogeneradores, biodigestores de geomembranas, motobombas a biogás, alumbrado solar y sistemas solares de air…
(2026-02-21). Trump impone arancel global del 10% tras fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este viernes la implementación de un arancel global general del 10 % sobre las importaciones. | La medida fue comunicada horas después de que la Corte Suprema de Justicia declarara ilegales los fundamentos de los gravámenes que la Administración había impuesto previamente bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos en Emergencias Internacionales (IEEPA). | Para sostener la política arancelaria, el mandatario informó que el Ejecutivo utilizará la Sección 122 de la Ley de Comercio, normativa que otorga al presidente la facultad de establecer aranceles de hasta el 15 % po…
(2026-02-21). Representantes de Cuba y Colombia revisaron temas de interés común. radiohc.cu Delegaciones de Cuba y Colombia concluyeron este viernes en Bogotá, dos días de trabajo en los que abordaron temas de interés común para ambas naciones y cuestiones de actualidad. | La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal, quien presidió la comitiva por la nación antillana, comentó en exclusiva para Prensa Latina que durante la primera de las dos jornadas, celebrada la víspera, se realizaron las mesas directivas sobre diversas temáticas, entre ellas agricultura, salud, biotecnología, comercio y cooperación. | Apuntó, asimismo, que en cada una de ellas, en las que también se repasaron otro…
(2026-02-21). San Francisco teachers strike ends under looming budget cuts, layoffs. wsws.org Immediately after announcing the tentative agreement, the union shut down the strike. Superintendent Maria Su warned of impending layoffs and budget cuts.
(2026-02-20). Jeremy Scahill: Despite Ongoing Talks, Trump Admin Is "Obsessed" with Destroying Iran. democracynow.org 
Despite chairing the first meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace on Thursday, President Donald Trump continues to threaten war against Iran as the Pentagon positions a massive fighting force in the Middle East. Trump said he would give Tehran about two weeks to reach a deal on its nuclear program, but media reports indicate that he could launch an attack within days. Iran maintains its nuclear enrichment program is for peaceful civilian purposes. | Journalist Jeremy Scahill says Trump already "used the veneer" of negotiations to attack Iran last year, and that despite ongoing talks between the tw…
(2026-02-20). FIFA to rebuild Gaza football, refuses sanctions against Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-02-20). ambitious Gaza vision is about to hit the gaping chasm of reality. haaretz.com For 2026 Gaza, the urgent needs are far more prosaic than the smart-city vision Trump proposes: Palestinians require a warm meal to break the fast and personal security for tomorrow, not a futuristic port. Without clear solutions on sovereignty, security and the diplomatic horizon, the gap between presentation slides and reality will deepen…
(2026-02-20). Will Lehman backs plant occupations by Mexican auto parts workers against mass layoffs. wsws.org The Mack Trucks worker and candidate for United Auto Workers president has issued a statement supporting the Mexican auto parts workers fighting mass layoffs by US-based corporations.
(2026-02-20). Many reasons to protest U.S. at Winter Olympics. workers.org 
At the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the audience booed U.S. Vice President JD Vance as well as the Israeli delegation. Mass demonstrations outside the events in Milan, Italy, protested the participation by the Zionist apartheid state as well as the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) . . . |
(2026-02-20). Polls Show Canada Really Hates Trump's 'America.' Well, Same, Canada…Same. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Sacha / Getty | You know how the Trump administration keeps making the bold claim that, under President Donald Trump, the United States has retained its status as the most respected and beloved nation in the world? Sure, the president can't even make a simple
(2026-02-20). New tax benefits in Cuba boost investment in renewable energy. radiohc.cu The Cuban government has approved a strategic expansion of tax benefits to boost the transformation of the national energy matrix, as established in Resolution 41/2026 published in the Official Gazette. | The measure, announced by the Ministry of Finance and Prices, exempts individuals and non-state management entities that invest in renewable energy sources from paying income and profit taxes. | The Deputy Minister of Finance and Prices, Yenisley Ortiz Mantecón, explained that this provision applies to both self-consumption projects and those that contribute electricity to the National Electric System (SEN), all…
(2026-02-20). A first look at London's Meet Bros Ramadan Iftar experience>. newarab.com 
It's Tuesday evening, the night before Ramadan 2026 begins, and my colleague and I are wrapping up at the office, ready for something a little different: a first look at the Since opening its first branch in Paddington in 2022, Meet Bros was co-founded by
(2026-02-20). How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan. aljazeera.com Sudan enters Ramadan as Civil War intensifies, famine spreads, and drone strikes hit civilian markets.
(2026-02-20). Can the new Federal Coalition be an effective Opposition and start acting like a 'government in waiting' ready to lead? onlineopinion.com.au Can the Federal Coalition become a real opposition, develop policy and be ready for office?
(2026-02-20). US Reps Move to Stop Trump's War on Iran. consortiumnews.com Even if war breaks out before he and Thomas Massie can bring a vote in the House next week, Ro Khanna says it's important to get lawmakers on the record so voters can see where they stand. By Jake Johnson…
(2026-02-20). China defends WTO's most-favoured nation principle after US, EU challenge rule. scmp.com China has defended the World Trade Organization's non-discrimination principle after the United States and the European Union recently proposed reforms that could weaken it — though analysts say the rule would likely remain despite deepening divisions within the global trading system. | Beijing called for "most-favoured nation treatment" to remain the "bedrock" of the WTO, in a new position paper on reforming the international body. The rule mandates that any trade advantage granted to one country…
(2026-02-20). Russian journalist: Europe couldn't care less about Russophobia! eng.belta.by "I am absolutely convinced that there is no such thing as the notorious centuries-old Russophobia in Europe. European elites couldn't care less about Russophobia. Ideology is a 20th-century invention. Before the 20th century, no ideology existed," said Sergey Mardan.
(2026-02-20). Acting President Rodríguez Meets US Southern Command Chief in Caracas. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The official Miraflores Palace account
(2026-02-20). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-20). BRICS: New Members to Join in 2026 Strategic Expansion. infobrics.org It is expected that new participants will become members of BRICS in 2026 as the economic bloc speeds up its growth with what is being referred to as a partner country system, and currently, more than 50 countries have already shown interest…
(2026-02-20). Five things Friday roundup: A Lenten journey. anabaptistworld.org How can this season be more than just "the time waiting for Easter"? What does it mean to wait in joyful anticipation for the Good News of Easter, both on Easter Sunday and the Good News of Jesus' transforming presence in every hard day in this broken world?
(2026-02-20). Federal Judge Orders DHS To Provide Hearings For Detained Immigrants. newsone.com 
Source: zimmytws / Getty | Saying that the Trump administration's immigration campaign has largely ignored the boundaries of legality is an understatement. A California judge is clearly tired of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) flouting the law, as she issued an order on Wednesday demanding DHS notify the thousands of immigrants in detention that they can either join a lawsuit against the government to receive a hearing or be immediately released. |
(2026-02-20). A New Perspective and Blueprint: A Demilitarised Arctic for the Common Good — and Why It Is Rational. dissidentvoice.org This is not another geopolitical commentary on the Arctic. It is a visionary peace proposal that save the region from militarised rivalry and ecological ruin. A blueprint for shared security, sustainable development, and human dignity — benefitting Greenland, the Arctic, and the rest of us. I. Four Principles for a New Arctic Vision The Arctic …
(2026-02-20). Chinese Tourists Boosts Russian Tourism with Visa-Free Access. infobrics.org Russia's decision to ease visa requirements for Chinese citizens, which took effect, means that Chinese citizens can now enter Russia without visas in which Chinese tourists boosts Russian tourism…
(2026-02-20). Hitler's Moscow to Trump's Minneapolis: When power meets resistance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-20). AI Book Summary, and How It Revolutionized Reading, Book Selection, and Memorization. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is quickly transforming the reading culture, making knowledge more accessible and enabling people to process information more efficiently. It used to take hours of reading to create a book summary or gain profound insight into its content. Now it is possible to use AI tools and acquire a concise, accurate, and structured summary …
(2026-02-20). The Erosion of EPA Enforcement Under Trump Creates a Public Health Risk. counterpunch.org 
It's been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency followed through on its plan to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and all the rules and decisions based on it. This action means the federal government no longer considers carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases — which result from burning
(2026-02-20). Twelve Palestine Action activists granted bail. aljazeera.com Bailed activists include four former hunger strikers: Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Qesser Zuhrah and Heba Muraisi.
(2026-02-20). Does Islam Mandate Arab Government? muslimskeptic.com Some critics of Islam have claimed that Islam endorses Arab supremacy, specifically in that Islamic sources require that governance be in the hands of Arabs. Unfortunately, some racist Arab supremacists (past and present) have also shared this false position and thus rejected shared rule with non-Arab Muslims (e.g., Turks, Persians, Africans, South Asians, Central Asians, …
(2026-02-20). Cuba denounces "collective punishment" against its people by the U.S. radiohc.cu Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denounced the United States' political strategy toward the Caribbean island, calling it "collective punishment" that uses the citizenry as "hostages." According to the diplomat, Washington seeks to force political transformations that serve its own interests through the systematic strangulation of the national economy. | Fernández de Cossío explained in a social media post that the US sanctions are tightening "every possible valve," severely impacting the country's basic infrastructure. | Among the most critical consequences, the official pointed to the…
(2026-02-20). Theologian Frei Betto denounces U.S. oil blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Brazilian theologian Frei Betto denounced the humanitarian effects of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade that the United States imposed on Cuba more than sixty years ago. This policy has recently been intensified with an oil blockade, according to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Cubaminrex. | In an interview on the program "Édemanhà£" on Radio Brasil de Fato, Betto pointed out that the fuel shortage is negatively impacting hospital care, waste collection, and the daily lives of Cuban residents. | The theologian emphasized the importance of global solidarity with the island, noti…