(2026-02-23). Suppressed DNC Autopsy Found Biden Admin's Support for Gaza Genocide Cost Harris Votes. scheerpost.com By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams Democratic National Committee officials who crafted the party's postmortem on its loss to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election reportedly determined that the Biden administration's support for Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza cost Kamala Harris votes, contributing to her defeat. Axios reported Sunday that Democratic officials conducting the autopsy, which DNC leaders have decided to keep under wraps, "believed the issue harmed …
(2026-02-23). "It's Still a Genocide" : Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Reality of "Ceasefire" in Gaza. democracynow.org 
We speak with Mosab Abu Toha, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Palestinian poet and author from Gaza, who responds to recent developments in the region including the Trump administration's policy on Palestine, a recent report finding that the genocide's death toll is much higher than originally reported and more. | Responding to Mike Huckabee's recent comments suggesting Israel has the biblical right to expand throughout the Middle East, Abu Toha says, "As a Palestinian, I don't belong to anywhere else than Palestine. My grandparents were living in Yaffa in 1948 before they were expelled. They didn't know a…
(2026-02-23). Trump's "Board of Peace" : Aggrandizing Theater and the Impunity of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
More than 75,000 Palestinians have been murdered in Gaza, with tens of thousands more still missing beneath the rubble. They did not die to "build a home" or privatize their beaches. They had homes and free beaches. Gaza was a living city—albeit under decades of Israeli siege—before it was leveled by the most advanced global
(2026-02-23). Adolfo Pérez Esquivel sends an open letter to Barack Obama, calling for help to stop "global dictator" Donald Trump. radiohc.cu Adolfo Pérez Esquivel has called Donald Trump a "global dictator" and demands an end to his warmongering policies. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate denounced to Barack Obama the siege against Cuba, the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, and the genocide in Palestine. | Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel published the open letter to former President Barack Obama denouncing the policies of Donald Trump. In the letter, he called the current U.S. president a "global dictator" and "the number one terrorist." | Pérez Esquivel warned that Washington is pushing the world toward the abyss of nuclear war, breaking w…
(2026-02-23). Hamas is close to elect new political bureau leader. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A senior Palestinian official affiliated with Hamas told the BBC that the group is very close to choosing a new interim leader following the death of senior Hamas leaders in the latest war with Israel.According to the BBC, this is the first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, which marked the start of the war in the Gaza Strip during which a number of Hamas leaders were killed in strikes carried out by Tel Aviv.Yahya Sinwar, the former head of Hamas in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli strike in October 2024. Hamas political bureau leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was also assassinated i…
(2026-02-23). First Gaza, Then the World. consortiumnews.com In the hands of Israel's genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of Palestine, writes Ramzy Baroud. By Ramzy Baroud Z Network While many nations occasionally resort to a "state of…
(2026-02-23). Israeli minister says army will occupy all Gaza if Hamas does not disarm. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that Hamas may soon be given a deadline to lay down its weapons. | "We estimate that in the coming days, Hamas will be given an ultimatum to disarm and completely demilitarise Gaza," Smotrich said in an interview with public broadcaster Kan. | Israel invaded the Gaza Strip in 2023, in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack. | Under the first phase of a United States-sponsored ceasefire in Gaza intended to halt two years of Isreali onslaught in Gaza, the Israeli army withdrew to positions behind a so-called Yellow Line, but still…
(2026-02-23). How data on the crackdown on Gaza protests reflects the increasing repression of activist movements in the U.S. mondoweiss.net 
Data shows Gaza protesters faced harsher punishments than Black Lives Matter protesters did just a few years ago. Experts tell Mondoweiss this is the result of pro-Israel bias and a backlash against protest movements that has been building for years.
(2026-02-23). Whither World Order: The Lamentable Present, The Unknowable Future. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My Responses to An Egyptian Journalist, Muhamed Abd Elaziz 15 Qs on International Law, Gaza, Personal Experience, and many other topics. My most comprehensive interview on current international maladies, 2/20/2026} ——————————— 1- Throughout your long career in international law, what was the moment when you felt your work made a real difference? It …
mondoweiss.net (2026-02-22). Trump's 'Board of Peace' aims to turn Gaza into a playground for investors – Mondoweiss
A sweeping investment and reconstruction plan to transform Gaza's ruins into a playground for investors was unveiled at the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington, D.C., this week. Here's what you need to know.
(2026-02-23). Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that a United States attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country. | The US has built up forces in the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran to make a deal at negotiations due to restart on Thursday, with Trump weighing a limited strike if no agreement is reached. | On Monday Iran's foreign ministry reiterated that any strike, even limited, would be "would be regarded as an act of aggression. Period". | "And any state would react to an act of aggression as part of its inh…
(2026-02-23). Wednesday 2/25: Webinar: While Iran Boils, Trump's "Peace Plan" Threatens Palestinian Existence. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/palestine-iran…
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). King Charles family connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and KKK's David Duke. indybay.org A photo of King Charles (formerly Prince Charles, plus famous polo player Carlos Gracida, and KKK's David Duke campaign contributor Vaughn Miller wearing #2 shirt. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles, may be seen in handcuffs, at the bottom of this page.
(2026-02-23). Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding — but Jeffrey Epstein's ties with academics show why screening matters. Brian Herman, Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota 
(2026-02-23). The Pathetic Nature of the Dominant Class in the West: Epstein's Friends Are Cowards. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-23). Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations. tribune.com.pk 
Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain's diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started to become clear. | Police earlier this month began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government passed on communications between the former ambassador and Epstein. | "Officers have arrested a…
(2026-02-23). The Dalai Lama — Epstein Connection. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Feb 20, 2026 | The latest tranche of Epstein files has put a rather unlikely figure in the spotlight: the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan religious leader's name is mentioned hundreds of times in the newly-released documents, with suggestions and allegations that the two maintained some kind of personal relationship. A search for "Dalai Lama" elicits 156 results on the Department of Justice's
(2026-02-23). 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…
(2026-02-23). More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike. tribune.com.pk 
More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them. The inmates at the Rodeo I prison, about 40 kilometres east of the capital Caracas, shouted to their loved ones as part of the protest, an AFP journalist witnessed. | "Freedom!", "release us all!" and "Rodeo I on strike" were among the cries from the prisoners that were audible from outside the facility. | The amnesty law was approved by Venezuela's congress on Thursday as part of a wave of reforms encouraged by the United States after it ousted and captured form…
(2026-02-23). Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin. grist.org 
Jonathan Mertzig was wary when Madison rolled out a fleet of "Operationally, they were a nightmare," said Mertzig, a member of the Madison Area Bus Advocates. "Every time you got on one there would be an alarm going off. You never knew when one was going to die in the middle of the road." | Cities acr…
(2026-02-23). Act Now to Protect Sheboygan's Future! Contact Alders, Tell Them to Vote NO to Zoning Ordinace Re-Write! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-23). Lukashenko presents shoulder straps to senior officers. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has presented general's shoulder straps to high-ranking officers in a solemn ceremony in the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 23 February.
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). A Neocolonial Billionaire Fantasy in Honduras. consortiumnews.com Edith Romero reports on the unbridled power, tech fantasy and resource hoarding of ZEDEs — Zones for Employment and Economic Development — where the governments are run by AI and crypto is the main currency. By Edith Romero Truthout In…
(2026-02-23). Lula defends Global South unity to break colonial dependence. radiohc.cu President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended the unity of the Global South this Sunday, February 22, to transform the world economy. Before traveling to South Korea, he stated that developing nations must negotiate as a bloc with the superpowers to avoid losses. | According to Lula, the world maintains a technological and economic colonial logic that can only be broken through cooperation between countries with similar challenges. | Lula emphasized that the BRICS are fundamental to making this new economic order viable. He affirmed that the group is no longer marginalized and now has its own tools, such as its ba…
(2026-02-23). The Camel's Nose (sorta) Under the Kentucky Tent. wattsupwiththat.com When the fossil fuel industry folks with influence grow a spine and explore much deeper — or when somebody ends up doing their work for them — every one of the "ExxonKnew" lawsuits can implode, enabling the public to see where the real disinformation has been in the climate issue this entire time.
(2026-02-23). Ogra seeks input on dollarised return for oil project. dawn.com • $432m Pak-Azerbaijan pipeline to include SOCAR, FWO and PSO | • Public hearing set for March 2 on payback, transport-cost impact | • ECC earlier cleared project at $300m; ministries objected to dollar-based returns | ISLAMABAD: Amid alerts already raised by two key federal ministries, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has invited expert and public opinion on a rather quick and upfront four-year payback period for a $432 million government-to-government inve ≠stment bet ≠ween state-owned entities of Pakistan and Azerbaijan in the oil sector.
(2026-02-23). 6 killed, two vehicles torched in armed attack in Panjgur's Dastak area. tribune.com.pk 
At least six people were killed in an armed attack in the Dastak area of Balochistan's Panjgur district on Monday, while two vehicles were also set on fire, according to the police. | According to officials, the incident took place in the Chaidagi—Dastak area, around 60 kilometres from Panjgur city, where unknown armed assailants launched an attack before fleeing the scene. Police teams reached the area soon after receiving information about the incident. | The motive behind the attack could not be immediately determined. A search operation has been launched to trace and apprehend the attackers, police ad…
(2026-02-23). The fall of Andrew Mountbatten: More Brooke Bond than James Bond. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-23). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-23). Police Arrest Bar Owners Over Teen's Death. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kibaale District have arrested the owners of Sky Bar in Karuguuza Town and several of their staff in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old girl. Tom Baguma and Emmanuel Ndorereire, along with several waitresses, were taken in after a sniffer dog traced a scent from the crime scene to the bar. The arrests …
(2026-02-23). Madison: Union Letter Carriers Rally With Labor Community Supporters, Demand Fair Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-23). Board of Peace, the Makeup of Peace. globalresearch.ca The UN's Replacement Board of Peace: | President Trump chaired the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace, a Washington building renamed by the President after himself. CNN summarises what this body is: | "The Board …
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove 'victory' banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea has asked the Russian embassy in Seoul to take down a large banner reading "Victory will be ours", its foreign ministry said, just ahead of this week's fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. | The ministry said in a statement on Sunday that it had conveyed its concerns to the embassy without clarifying whether it had received a response. | The roughly 15-metre (49.21 ft) banner, in the colours of the Russian flag and written in Russian, was hung on the embassy's outer wall in central Seoul ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. | The banner remai…
(2026-02-23). IHC withdraws contempt notices against PM Shehbaz, cabinet in Aafia Siddiqui case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday withdrew contempt of court notices issued to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal cabinet in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case, ruling that a July 21 order was passed by a bench that was not legally constituted under the approved judicial roster. | A four-member larger bench headed by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written judgment, holding that the IHC chief justice was the "master of the roster" and exclusively empowered to constitute benches. | The judges said that only a bench formed with the approval of the chief justice had the authority to hear cases. Th…
(2026-02-23). Eskom generation recovery continues. sanews.gov.za Eskom generation recovery continues | Eskom has recorded some 280 days without the implementation of load shedding, continuing the power utility's generation recovery. | At the same time, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) continues to hold steady, rising to some 65.11% for the financial year to date. | "Eskom's generation performance continues to show steady and measurable improvement, reinforcing the reliability of South Africa's power system and supporting confidence in the wider economy. Improvements in plant availability, together with reduced unplanned outages, have strengthened the stability of the natio…
(2026-02-23). Philanthropy for Radicals. portside.org Philanthropy for Radicals |
(2026-02-23). Bad news on Australia's economy at last — thank goodness! independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-23). Cong, BJP cross swords over lands issue in Telangana's Kamareddy town. devdiscourse.com The verbal duel between Congress leaders and BJP MLA K Venkata Ramana Reddy over allegations of irregularities against him vis-a-vis a land parcel in Kamareddy town intensified on Monday with the former approaching authorities to release facts on the issue. Other than the allegations of land irregularities against the MLA, Congress leader Sandeep A also claimed that a lease of two acres made to Saraswati Shishu Mandir in the town was not properly carried out. The MLA, who met Kamareddy district Collector on Monday, told reporters that he urged the official to present the facts with regard to the lands in a week o…
(2026-02-23). Achakzai's appointment as opposition leader challenged in Federal Constitutional Court. tribune.com.pk 
The appointment of Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, following his nomination by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, has been challenged in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) | Justice (retd) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, counsel for PTI founding leader Akbar S Babar, filed a 55-page constitutional petition on Monday challenging the appointment. Supreme Court lawyer Imran Shafiq and advocate Hanbal Murad Siddiqui will assist in the case. | {{pdf}} | The petition argues that the procedure adopted for the appointment was neither independen…
(2026-02-23). Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating. Diane Cress, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State University 
(2026-02-23). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-23). Rethinking Plastic Recycling Through Bangkok's Urban Margins. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In Bangkok, politics of plastic recycling are enacted not in institutional policy arenas or corporate boardrooms but in the urban margins of streets, dumps, canals, and squatter settlements—terrain often ignored in official narratives about sustainability. While Thailand moves to become a regional power in circular economy practice and waste management, the …
(2026-02-23). Not quite Brontà´: Emerald Fennell's fevered vision of Wuthering Heights. tribune.com.pk 
Adapting a classic like Wuthering Heights is never a gentle exercise. The novel is revered as a tempest of obsession, cruelty, longing, and inherited grief. Emerald Fennell's interpretation does not aim for faithful transcription; instead, it drenches the tale in intensity and asks a daring question: what if this story were not just read, but viscerally felt? | For those avid Brontë fans willing to loosen their grip on strict fidelity, the film offers something compelling — a strikingly immersive and carefully curated vision that asserts its own identity. | A different beginning, a different tone…
(2026-02-23). Security forces kill five terrorists, including suicide bomber, during IBO in Balochistan's Pishin: ISPR. dawn.com Security forces killed five terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Pishin district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. | The military's media wing said the terrorist tashkeel (formation) was engaged with multiple weapons. "After an intense fire exchange, suicide bomber Kharji cowardly blew himself up and four other Indian sponsored Khwarij were hunted down and sent to hell." | Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the killed terrorists, said the ISPR, and added that the militants were "actively…
(2026-02-23). 'No thanks': Greenland and Denmark reject Trump's hospital ship offer. tribune.com.pk 
Denmark and its territory, Greenland, on Sunday rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader. | A day earlier, Trump said he was sending "a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there". | However, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who heads the autonomous territory's government, wrote on his Facebook page, "That will be 'no thanks' from us." | "President Trump's idea to send a US hospital ship here to Greenland has been duly noted. But we have a public health system…
(2026-02-23). Police Impound 261 "Illegal" Passports Sold Illegally. plusnews.ug 
Police in Soroti East Division have impounded 261 passports and other immigration-related documents allegedly being sold illegally. The operation was conducted on Sunday following intelligence reports about suspicious activities in Orwadai Cell, Soroti City. According to Ibrahim Saiga, the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, officers were alerted to the illegal sale of passports. "When we conducted our …
(2026-02-23). 'Every citizen must defend their home'. Defense ministry on Belarus' updated military policy. eng.belta.by In December 2025, Belarus completed the legal formalization of its updated military policy. Three laws were brought into line with the Military Doctrine.
(2026-02-23). Poland's Military Build-Up Might Have Ultimately Been for Nothing. globalresearch.ca The Washington Post published an insightful piece in late January about how "
(2026-02-23). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "[Scientists] have learned to respect nothing but evidence, and to believe that their highest duty lies in submitting to it however it may jar against their inclinations." | — Thomas Henry Huxley, Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature (1863)…
(2026-02-23). Troops to Ukraine? Former UK leader Boris Johnson's bold call could escalate war with Russia. hindustantimes.com Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sparked a political storm in London by demanding that Britain and its European allies deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine immediately, arguing there is "no logical reason" to wait for a formal peace deal and that a Western ground presence would "flip a switch" in Vladimir Putin's mind and demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty. Johnson, who now openly laments that years of Western hesitation over Crimea, Syria and Afghanistan emboldened the Kremlin, says the West has been "too slow" and "incremental" in arming Kyiv, warnings that come as the UK governme…
(2026-02-23). Tech Firm Spars with Pentagon over Unchecked Use of AI in Warfare, Surveillance. globalresearch.ca As the political West's militaries …
(2026-02-23). Elusive COVID Justice: Where Are the Prosecutions? globalresearch.ca A year and change into the Golden Age — a deep, and thus far unquenched, thirst for justice among a huge portion of the MAGA base notwithstanding — the administration has prosecuted precisely zero COVID criminals. | What's more, the Department …
(2026-02-23). China assessing US Supreme Court tariff ruling; says 'fighting is harmful'. tribune.com.pk 
China is making a "full assessment" of the United States Supreme Court's tariff ruling and has urged Washington to lift "unilateral tariff measures" on its trading partners, warning that fighting between the two countries is "harmful". | The comments from China's Commerce Ministry on Monday came days after the highest US court dealt President Donald Trump a stinging defeat by striking down many of the tariffs he has used in a global trade war, including some against rival China. | Within hours of the ruling, Trump said he would impose a new 10% duty on US imports from all countries starting on Tuesday, only th…
(2026-02-23). New TV channel VoyenTV launches broadcasting in Belarus. eng.belta.by The broadcast schedule of the new patriotic television channel VoyenTV will consist primarily of patriotic feature films and documentaries, as well as children's content (cartoons and movies).
(2026-02-23). Supreme Court rules against Trump's emergency tariffs — but leaves key questions unanswered. Kent Jones, Professor Emeritus, Economics, Babson College 
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). Texas' one-of-a-kind concentration camp for children and families. therealnews.com 
Hundreds of children are currently incarcerated at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, TX, and the stories leaking out to the public about the conditions inside are shocking. We speak with Stephanie Koithan, journalist and digital content editor of the San Antonio Current. | Additional links/info: | Stephanie Koithan, San Antonio Current, " Stephanie Koithan, San Antonio Current,…
(2026-02-23). Lukashenko warns of new 'insane' arms race that includes nuclear weapons. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the system of checks and balances that previously ensured pan-European security has been destroyed. "The world is being drawn into another insane arms race, including a nuclear one," he said.
(2026-02-23). Last nuclear weapons limits expired — pushing world toward new arms race. Matthew Bunn, Professor of the Practice of Energy, National Security and Foreign Policy, Harvard Kennedy School 
(2026-02-23). PSX flips into freefall on macro uncertainty, weak sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a deeply volatile session, as sustained selling pressure overshadowed early gains and dragged the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply lower. | The market opened on a relatively firm note, with the index climbing to an intra-day high of 174,336.86 points during early trading hours. However, the positive momentum proved short-lived as profit-taking emerged at higher levels, sending the index downward amid heavy jitters. | Investor confidence remained fragile throughout the session, weighed down by escalating geopolitical strains, uncertainty ahead of the forthcoming IMF assess…
(2026-02-23). Tourette's Tic Blamed For N-Word Hurled At Michael B. Jordan And Delroy Lindo At BAFTA Film Awards. newsone.com 
Source: Stuart Wilson/BAFTA / Getty | Sometimes the most dangerous thing in the room isn't the racist slur. It's the audacity to tell Black folks we didn't hear what we heard, and to demand that we understand it before we're allowed to feel it. | At this year's BAFTA Awards, that dynamic detonated in plain sight when John Davidson, the real-life inspiration behind the film I Swear, Davidson,…
(2026-02-23). ICE Tripled Its Reliance on Microsoft in Last Six Months, Leaked Files Reveal. portside.org ICE Tripled Its Reliance on Microsoft in Last Six Months, Leaked Files Reveal |
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-23). Jailed PTI leaders call for MPC on Palestine issue following Board of Peace moot. dawn.com Incarcerated PTI leaders in Lahore on Monday called for an urgent multi-party conference in the wake of the recent The leaders — Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mahmoodur Rasheed and Ejaz Chaudhry — jailed for involvement in the May 9, 2023 riots issued the statement through their lawyer, Advocate Rana Mudassar Umar, from Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore. | The statement said that a multi-party confer…
(2026-02-23). Illegal Orders and the Criminals Who Give Them. counterpunch.org The president and secretary of defense have failed in their effort to see to the execution of six members of Congress after the lawmakers had the nerve to urge members of the U.S. military to refuse illegal orders, in other words, to obey the law. The six Democrats — House members Jason Crow of Colo.,
(2026-02-23). Momina Iqbal's 'Maryam Nawaz for Karachi' remark goes viral. tribune.com.pk 
A video clip of Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal speaking about Karachi is rapidly circulating on social media, in which she expresses her wish for Maryam Nawaz's presence in the city to help bring improvement. | During a show, she said, "Right now, by the grace of God, the situation in Punjab is quite good." | In the clip, Momina adds that a lot of good work is currently being done in Punjab and that conditions there are much better. Host Faisal Qureshi responded, "So say something for the people of Karachi as well?" | View this post on Instagram | The actress replied that she had already raised the issue, sayi…
(2026-02-23). Delivery rider critically hurt as speeding car overturns at Khayaban-e-Ittehad. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-23). Sunday Science: How Microbes Got Their Crawl. portside.org Sunday Science: How Microbes Got Their Crawl |
(2026-02-23). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Calls for Wide Participation in March 8 Communal Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a tour of the Socialist Commune North Zone of the Altagracia parish in Caracas, where a g…
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). The Court, the Crab, and Cuba. fpif.org According to
(2026-02-23). Kristi Noem Repeatedly Claimed ICE Deported a Cannibal. It Was "Completely Made Up." theintercept.com 
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a preposterous story demonizing immigrants in high-profile public remarks alongside President Donald Trump and on Fox News last summer, about a cannibal who ate other people and then, on his Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flight, began to eat himself. At the time, The Intercept was Now, three officials from federal law enforcement agencies — including Noem's own Department of Homeland Security — with knowledg…
(2026-02-23). Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine. dawn.com KYIV: Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's all-out The capital Kyiv, regularly targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks since the start of the full-scale invasion, has faced waves of overnight strikes in recent weeks as Moscow has "Moscow continues to invest in strikes more tha…
(2026-02-23). History: Adolph Hitler was Financed by Wall Street, the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Numerous U.S. conglomerates invested in Nazi Germany's arms industry. "Both GM and Ford went along with the conversion of their German plants to military production" (WP)…
(2026-02-23). A Call for United African Front on Slavery and Reparations. globalresearch.ca One message stood out, one particular briefing gave clarity and hope for better days ahead. Africa, will be heard, willingly or unwillingly and the resolution thereof, will no longer be a hope for years to come, but a reality to …
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). Trump accused of using fake persona in CSPAN call-in. thecanary.co 
Before he became president, Donald Trump was notorious for using personas to engage with the media. Now, people are speculating that Trump has revived one of his old pseudonyms: üö® NO WAY üò≠ "John Barron" just called @CSPAN to complain about the Supreme Court nuking Trump's tariffs. Yes — that John Barron.The fake name Trump […] | By
(2026-02-23). North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party. dawn.com North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said on Monday, during a rare national congress. | Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers' Party, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from diplomacy to war planning. | The congress offers a rare glimpse into the political workings of reclusive North Korea, and is widely seen as a forum for Kim to flex his grip on power. | Military top brass made a "pledge of loyalty" to Kim as delegates rubber-s…
(2026-02-23). Taycheedah Solidarity Caravan Feb. 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Monday, February 23 4: 30 p.m. — 5: 30 p.m.1125 E Johnson St., Fond du Lac Held on the 23rd of each month.We will meet in the southeast corner of the Festival Foods parking lot, 1125 E Johnson St. at 4: 30 PM. Those who want to decorate their cars are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early. Anyone who …
(2026-02-23). Reclaiming a Disposable Planet. counterpunch.org 
Hey, want to read a poem with me? Warning: It opens several disturbing doors, the least disturbing of which is the "crazy old coot" part, i.e., me. Once you start getting lost in the paradoxes of life, you need to watch out. They could start coming after you. But more disturbing is the paradox itself,
(2026-02-23). Iran Must Be Stopped: Here's Why. dissidentvoice.org As you know Trump is gearing up to attack Iran. And I wanna be angry with him, but we must face the facts. Those Iranian assholes have to be stopped. There's no other way to look at it. (Click the links to see the proof.) Iran has 5,500 nuclear weapons. Iran has around 750 or …
(2026-02-23). Muslims and Christians Share The Fasting Month in 2026. ummid.com The Islamic month of Ramadan and Christianity's 40-day period of fasting called Lent, stated on 18 February this year.
(2026-02-23). Lukashenko: Housing issue for all service members will be resolved within years. eng.belta.by "I emphasize once again: people believe we are doing the right thing and they count on us. And we must not let them down under any circumstances," Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
(2026-02-23). Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances — here's what to know about this emerging health issue. Jenni Shearston, Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder 
(2026-02-23). These events at Berlinale 2026 revealed truth is impossible to ignore. ummid.com The debate at Berlinale 2026 ultimately reanimates a familiar philosophical polarity: aesthetic autonomy versus ethical engagement.
(2026-02-23). Not quite Brontà´: Emerald Fennell's fevered vision of Wuthering Heights. tribune.com.pk Adapting a classic like Wuthering Heights is never a gentle exercise. The novel is revered as a tempest of obsession, cruelty, longing, and inherited grief. Emerald Fennell's interpretation does not aim for faithful transcription; instead, it drenches the tale in intensity and asks a daring question: what if this story were not just read, but viscerally felt? | For those avid Brontë fans willing to loosen their grip on strict fidelity, the film offers something compelling — a strikingly immersive and carefully curated vision that asserts its own identity. | A different beginning, a different tone…
(2026-02-23). Gold, silver prices surge in global and local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices continued their upward trajectory in both international and local markets. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $30 to reach $5,138. | Spot gold was up 0.6 per cent at $5,136.22 per ounce by 0729 GMT after hitting its highest level since January 30 earlier in the session. US gold futures for April delivery gained 1.5 per cent to $5,157.50. | Read: Gold, silver prices surge again as local rates hit new highs | In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs3,000 to Rs534,562. | Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold climbed by Rs2…
(2026-02-23). We Can Stop Trump's Concentration Camps. counterpunch.org 
Nearly 70,000 —men, women, and children (including newborns)—have been locked up so far in 212 federal facilities (warehouses, private prisons, public jails, tents) in 47 states as suspected illegal immigrants until proved innocent. A Reuters' investigation just reported that 400 federal judges ruled 4,421 detentions by ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) in the last five
(2026-02-23). Iran's Foreign Minister Says There's Still a 'Good Chance' for a Deal With the US. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he still believes there's a "good chance" for a deal with the US despite the Trump administration's threats of attacking the Islamic Republic amid a major US military buildup in the region. Araghchi was asked by CBS News host Margaret Brennan if he expected the US …
(2026-02-23). As Working People Struggle, Trump Wants to Give the Pentagon $500 Billion Extra. truthout.org Pentagon officials are reportedly struggling to devise a plan to spend the extra $500 billion that US President Donald Trump wants to give the bloated, fraud-ridden agency in the next fiscal year, vindicating criticism of the funding proposal as immensely wasteful. The Washington Post reported over the weekend that "White House aides and defense officials have run into logistical challenges… |
(2026-02-23). 'Freedom Table With Rashad Robinson' Discusses Trump's Attacks On DEI. newsone.com : | ✕ | Upon taking office, President Donald Trump wasted no time signing several executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in public universities and the federal government. In this month's Freedom Table, host Rashad Robinson is joined by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Director-Counsel Janai Nelson, Black AF History author Michael Harriot, and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum Alphonso David, to discuss how much damage Trump has done to DEI efforts in his first year alone and what can be done to fight back. | 2025 felt like the longest year ever by virtue of…
(2026-02-23). Belarus PM arrives in Uzbekistan on official visit. eng.belta.by Tomorrow Tashkent will host the fourth meeting of the Uzbekistan-Belarus Business Council, and also the Uzbekistan-Belarus Business Forum.
(2026-02-23). Profit Over People: How the World Fuels Sudan's War. portside.org Profit Over People: How the World Fuels Sudan's War |
(2026-02-23). Concern raised on police officers facing criminal charges. sanews.gov.za Concern raised on police officers facing criminal charges | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed concern about the disclosure that at least 97 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been accused of sexual violence or rape nationally. | The figures are drawn from the 2024/25 Annual Report of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). | "The committee is gravely concerned that police officers, constitutionally mandated to protect communities, particularly women, children and other vulnerable groups, are themselves allegedly implica…
(2026-02-23). Cuba Defeats Nicaragua in Friendly Match. radiohc.cu Havana, February 22 (RHC) — An old baseball adage states that when there's good pitching, there's no hitting, and another maxim holds that over 80% of a victory depends on the pitching and defense. Yesterday, in the second game of the friendly series between Cuba and Nicaragua, both of these principles were borne out. | The Cuban national team secured their first victory in this series, 3-1, thanks in large part to their pitchers, who allowed ten hits but managed to get the outs, despite some defensive lapses. | Nicaragua's mound was also well defended, but the wildness of some of their pitchers took its tol…
(2026-02-23). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-23). Marco Rubio's Cecil Rhodes Moment. consortiumnews.com The U.S. secretary of state is reviving the language and intent of 19th century colonialism to deter what he sees as "the forces of civilizational erasure that today menace both America and Europe alike," writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria…
(2026-02-23). Shanela nets more than 900 suspects over the weekend. sanews.gov.za Shanela nets more than 900 suspects over the weekend | The Gauteng multidisciplinary integrated teams of Operation Shanela conducted successful high-density operations over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of more than 900 suspects for various offences. ⚪ The suspects included 700 suspects wanted for serious and violent crimes such as murder, robbery, rape and sexual assault. ⚪ According to the police, the operations conducted simultaneously throughout the five districts in the province also aimed at enhancing police visibility and assist local police stations with crime reduction. ⚪ The teams further…
(2026-02-23). Lukashenko: All military personnel will undergo readiness test. eng.belta.by In the near future, all people in uniform will undergo testing and pass a physical fitness exam, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to present general's shoulder straps and state awards in Minsk on 23 February.
(2026-02-23). KCET 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended One Last Time. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended once again 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.
(2026-02-23). Why Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' endures. Virginia Raguin, Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross 
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(2026-02-23). Wednesday 3/4: Together We Declare May Day: Join in Organizing for No Kings 3 & May 1st. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-02-23). Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump threatened nations on Monday with punishing hikes on import duties if they choose to "play games" after the United States Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs last week. | "Any country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those that have 'ripped off' the USA for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to," Trump wrote on social media. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1161204… | The high court's decision has dealt a sharp blow to Trump's eco…
(2026-02-23). IBT President 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.
(2026-02-23). Everyone talking about the viral monkey is missing the point — he should be in the wild. thecanary.co 
A baby Macaque monkey in Japan, named Punch, has gone viral for finding comfort in a stuffed monkey after his mother abandoned him. The world has been swooning over him, ignoring however, that monkeys belong in the wild, swinging from trees — not in concrete enclosures for human entertainment. Zoos breed animals, including monkeys, solely […] | By
(2026-02-23). mRNA Injections, Cancer, and Prometheus. globalresearch.ca At the recent Healing Beyond Covid Conference in Guernsey (Channel Islands) I was mesmerized by the presentation of Angus Dalgleish — Professor of Oncology, St. George's University, London. | I was especially transfixed by the following slide, representing all the ways …
(2026-02-23). Sunday 2/22: Mass Meeting: Fight for a General Strike to Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Online | www.kshamasawant.org/events/266/…
(2026-02-23). Rubio's colonial moment in Munich. tribune.com.pk 
The Munich Security Conference has, over the years, developed an unintended reputation. It is not just a venue where policy is discussed, it is a stage on which great powers occasionally drop their diplomatic mask and reveal what they believe the structure of the world should look like. | In 2007, Vladimir Putin used that moment to warn that NATO's steady expansion towards Russia's borders would not be treated indefinitely as a technical matter of alliance management. Many in the hall heard irritation rather than strategy, dismissing it as routine bluster from the disgruntled Russian leader. The consequences o…
(2026-02-23). Bosnian-Herzegovinian professor Nejra Turčinović returns to an old passion: silly Illustrations for children. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-23). UP: One booked for objectionable social media post on PM. devdiscourse.com Police in Pilibhit district have registered a case against a youth for allegedly disturbing communal harmony by posting an allegedly edited, objectionable photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, officials said on Monday. Jehanabad police station SHO Pradeep Vishnoi told reporters that based on the complaint filed by Sub-Inspector Gyan Chand, police have registered a case against the accused youth identified as Arbaaz, a resident of Vishen village, under relevant sections. According to the police, Arbaaz had shared a morphed photo of Modi on his Instagram account, leading to a case being registered…
(2026-02-23). US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says. devdiscourse.com The U.S. met a Russian delegation in Geneva on ‚ÄåMonday and will meet a Chinese delegation on Tuesday for talks about forging a potential multilateral nuclear ‚Äåarms control treaty, a senior U.S. State Department official said. The U.S. has called for a new, broader arms control treaty that would bring in ‚ÄåChina as well as Russia, after the agreement limiting U.S. ‚Äåand Russian missile and warhead deployments, known as New START, expired.
(2026-02-23). Protesters in Dublin denounce blockade against Cuba and Palestine. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in Dublin. The protest was called by the Communist Party of Ireland, in support of Palestine and Cuba. | According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex), the march denounced the blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba since 1962 and the recent restrictions on its oil imports, following the executive order signed on January 29 by President Donald Trump. | The article describes how, during the day, participants carried Palestinian, Cuban, and Irish flags as a symbol of solidarity with both peoples. The organizers emphasized that the…
(2026-02-23). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-23). Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn't go so well in the 1920s. Richard F. Hamm, Professor of History, University at Albany, State University of New York 
(2026-02-23). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm. geo.tv 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a news conference on Sunday as the city braces for a winter storm in New York City, US, on February 23, 2026. — AFPPower outages likely due to heavy snow and strong winds.Nearly 54 million people in…
(2026-02-23). Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run. tribune.com.pk 
Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens their outside shot at the title. | Lyon had won 13 consecutive games in all competitions but failed to equal the club record set in 2006. | Paulo Fonseca's side remain third on 45 points and nine back of league leaders and European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Lens are two points off the pace. | Lyon had early chances to take the lead but home side Strasbourg struck first when Martial Godo fired in his seventh goal of the season late in the first half. | They doubled that lead on 52 minutes wi…
(2026-02-23). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-23). How Dracula became a red-hot lover. Stanley Stepanic, Assistant Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Virginia 
(2026-02-23). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-23). SIU investigation details level of exploitation of immigration system. sanews.gov.za SIU investigation details level of exploitation of immigration system | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recommended that Home Affairs considers the vetting of all employees of the department as one of the range of measures to address vulnerabilities in the country's immigration system. | The SIU on Monday briefed media on the outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation which was authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa under Proclamation 154 of 2024. An interim report outlining the outcomes of the investigation has since been submitted to the President. | The investigation has revealed that South Africa's…
(2026-02-23). One Nation's immigration policies: Confusion, copycats and costly myths. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-23). Thursday 2/26: The Voice of Hind Rajab. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-23). Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer — here's how to lower your risk. Jan Lowery, Professor of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 
(2026-02-23). France to summon US envoy over remarks on far-right activist's killing. tribune.com.pk 
France will summon the United States ambassador in Paris after American officials publicly commented on the killing of a far-right activist, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Sunday, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has unfolded amid rising political tensions in France. | According to France 24, Barrot said he would call in US Ambassador Charles Kushner after the US Embassy and senior State Department officials weighed in on last week's fatal assault of Quentin Deranque, a French far-right activist. | "We are going to summon the United States ambassador to France, since the US embassy in Franc…
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). 18 killed, several injured as bus plunges into gorge in Nepal. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 18 people were killed after a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River near Gajuri in Dhading District, Nepal, in the early hours of Monday. | The bus, which was travelling to Kathmandu from Pokhara, fell into the river along the Prithvi Highway, about 90 km west of Kathmandu, at around 1.30 am. According to Bishnu Prasad Bhatta, spokesperson for Nepal's Armed Police Force, 17 bodies have been recovered so far, while 26 injured passengers were rescued from the accident site. | The injured have been admitted to various hospitals for treatment. Personnel from the Nepal Army, Armed Poli…
(2026-02-23). Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 — 01 March 2026. sanews.gov.za Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 — 01 March 2026 | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the central interior, accompanied by heavy rain on Monday. | A cut-off low is expected to approach the Eastern Cape from the northwestern interior, leading to significant cloud development with a chance for heavy downpours in places. | "As the cut-off low-pressure systems approaches the country from the west, it will lead to conditions favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, resulting in heavy downpours, strong winds and hail over most parts of the Northern Cape…
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). Bradman against weak teams, but…? tribune.com.pk 
If there has been heavy rain a few hours before the match and more is forecast after the start, what would you do if you won the toss? | If one of your bowlers has the opposition under pressure, would you bring him on early or wait until half the innings is over? | If your main fast bowler is out of form and another bowler takes a wicket in the very first over, would you give the key pacer a second over or introduce a spinner to maintain momentum? | If your star bowler concedes too many runs in his first over, would you still give him the final over or hand the ball to someone else? | Would you highlight your…
(2026-02-23). No permission, no travel: UK enforces ETA scheme. geo.tv 
People queue to enter terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, January 18, 2021. — Reuters
(2026-02-23). Punishing Language: Queensland's Antisemitism Bill. counterpunch.org 
In a feat of enterprising delusion and sinister suppression, Australia's second largest state has decided to deal with what it regards as an antisemitic problem. After last December's attacks on Sydney's Bondi Beach by two gunmen on attendees of a Hanukkah event that left 15 people dead, it has become modish to insist that a blight
(2026-02-23). UPDATE 1-Exxon presses bid for compensation from Cuba at US Supreme Court. devdiscourse.com ExxonMobil argued at the U.S. Supreme Court on ‚ÄåMonday that it is entitled to compensation for property seized by the Cuban government in 1960, a case that inserts the justices into U.S.-Cuban relations at a particularly fraught moment. The justices heard arguments in two cases concerning the scope of a 1996 U.S. law called the Helms-Burton Act. That law's Title III provision ‚Äåpermitted lawsuits in U.S. courts against anyone who "traffics" in property confiscated by Cuba's communist government after the 1959 revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power.
(2026-02-23). Sayyed Al-Houthi: Nation's Only Path to Salvation is to Confront US-Israeli Tyranny. english.almanar.com.lb Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi, the Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah revolutionary group, warned on Sunday that the Muslim nation is being targeted by the US-Israeli tyranny, stressing that the only way out is by confrontation. During a sermon on the fifth night of Ramadan holy month, Sayyed Al-Houthi said the true nature of the nation's …
(2026-02-23). What does Trump want in Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on 30 April, 2020. — AFPPresident Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief…
(2026-02-23). PM Shehbaz to undertake 2-day Doha visit to explore new avenues of cooperation with Qatar: FO. dawn.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday will depart on a two-day official visit to Doha, where he will meet the Qatari emir, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the FO said in a During his visit, PM Shehbaz will hold a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim, "covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, economic collaboration, energy partnership, and people-to-…
(2026-02-23). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from burning vehicles following a military operation in which a government source said Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," was killed, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico on February 22, 2026. — ReutersNemesio Oseguera dies in custody after being…
(2026-02-23). Did the USDA just forget about $400M in drought aid for farmers? grist.org 
For those coaxing thirsty crops like alfalfa from the parched fields and withered pasturelands in Eloy, Arizona, water is as good as gold — and just as scarce. "We've had nothing from the Colorado River for the last two or three years. I mean, we've had to cut back the volumes to the growers and have had to reduce acres and stuff to make it work," said Ron McEachern, former general manager of the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District, which serves the Eloy area. | The agricultural hub draws from the Colorado River basin through a vast canal network, but drought, overexploitation, and aging irr…
(2026-02-23). Affordability is a Vanishing Promise for the Middle Class. counterpunch.org 
Affordability is a crisis that keeps millions of us awake at night. It is not, as President Donald Trump claims, a word Democrats "made up." As more and more families struggle to pay their bills, we need policy solutions, not partisan deflections. By most accounts, my family is middle class. I have a leadership position at
(2026-02-23). SANDF deployment a measured decision, says President. sanews.gov.za SANDF deployment a measured decision, says President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure the nation that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) within the country, was done with good reason. ⚪ The President addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter following the commemoration of
(2026-02-23). "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.
(2026-02-23). Two Women From Memphis: Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) and Mary Eliza ChurchTerrell (1863-1954). wibailoutpeople.org 
Born during the Civil War, Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) and Mary Eliza ChurchTerrell (1863-1954) helped lay the groundwork for a century of struggles against racist violence, legalized segregation and for women's emancipation through self-organization By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireSunday February 22, 2026African American History Month Series No. 6 African women during the antebellum period …
(2026-02-23). Paul Robeson: The Renaissance Man Vanishes. counterpunch.org 
January 23rd was the 50th anniversary of Paul Robeson's death. As historian Gerald Horne noted in his 2016 biography of Robeson, Time magazine declared him "probably the most famous living negro" in 1943, while in 1964, an "admiring reporter…upping the ante," referred to Robeson as the "best known American in the world." Sports journalist Howard Bryant, was interviewed on
(2026-02-23). The PayPal Mafia vs. Beijing: How U.S. Oligarchs Sparked a New Cold War. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer In this powerful analysis from Geopolitical Economy Report, editor-in-chief Ben Norton examines what many in Washington now openly call a "Second Cold War" — a sweeping U.S. campaign to contain China economically, technologically, and geopolitically. From Marco Rubio declaring China the most formidable adversary the United States has ever faced, to …
(2026-02-23). India's drug regulator inspected 90% of cough syrup makers, found lapses, official says. tribune.com.pk 
India's drug regulator has inspected nearly 90% of the country's cough syrup makers and found compliance lapses, its chief said on Monday, amid heightened scrutiny after India-made syrups were linked to the deaths of children in the country and abroad. | The inspections follow the discovery of a brand of cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol that was linked to the deaths of 24 children in October last year. The product, named Coldrif, was made by Sresan Pharmaceutical, based in Tamil Nadu. | "We took serious actions on serious non-compliances, and our belief is that the rot of cough syrup manufacturi…
(2026-02-23). Private Equity Killed My Thrift Store. inequality.org 
Gol dang it. On top of everything else going on in the world, they had to go and close my thrift store?! The Georgia Avenue Thrift in Washington, D.C.'s Brightwood neighborhood was one of my happy places for more than 20 years. Nothing gave me a reality-escaping retail rush like the killer deals I scored …
(2026-02-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-23). Strangest tourist destination: Wieliczka Salt Mine triggers 9,000 visitors daily. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Just steps southeast of Krakow, Poland, after descending 380 steps into the earth, a door opens onto a mysterious world, the Wieliczka Salt Mine.The Wieliczka Salt Mine is not merely an archaeological site, but an entire city carved from salt. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, having operated for nearly seven centuries before commercial production ceased in 1996.Along more than 150 miles of hand-carved tunnels, the miners left behind a breathtaking engineering legacy that continues to attract up to 9,000 visitors daily, according to CNN.For her part, tour guide Patricia Antoniac e…
(2026-02-23). The Munich Security Conference and the Türkiye factor. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The Munich Security Conference, held in Germany and considered one of the most critical meetings in Europe in recent years, was a turning point not only in terms of the war in Ukraine or the future of NATO, but also in terms of showing the critical threshold reached in discussions …
(2026-02-23). Trump's Intervention in Iran Will Be a Disaster. portside.org Trump's Intervention in Iran Will Be a Disaster |
(2026-02-23). KZN Premier saddened by tragic death of pilot student. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier saddened by tragic death of pilot student | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of 24-year-old pilot student Leeche' Manuel, who lost his life during a flight training exercise in Johannesburg. | Manuel, originally from eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, died in a plane crash on Thursday, 19 February, while undertaking advanced flight training in Johannesburg. | At the time of the accident, Manuel was in the final stages of completing his Instructor Rating and was conducting a routine practice flight with his instructor. Both Manuel and the…
(2026-02-23). 'Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group' — a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded. Barret Michalec, Research Associate Professor of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University 
(2026-02-23). Trump's trip to China scheduled, archeologists unearth temple: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Date set for US President Donald Trump's trip to China | 2. EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips | 3. Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent…
(2026-02-23). Wave of Nightly Abductions: Dozens of Palestinians Arrested in Israeli Sweeping West Bank Crackdown. english.almanar.com.lb In a large-scale military operation that stretched from Sunday night into Monday morning, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed multiple cities across the occupied West Bank, ransacking homes and detaining a significant number of Palestinian citizens. Israeli occupation forces abduct a Palestinian youth during an incursion into the town of Ya'bad, north of the occupied West …
(2026-02-23). India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says. tribune.com.pk 
India has delayed plans to send a trade delegation to Washington this week, chiefly because of uncertainty after the United States Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, a source in its trade ministry said on Sunday. | One of the first concrete reactions among Asian nations to the decision, it follows Trump's move on Saturday to levy a temporary tariff of 15%, the maximum allowed by law, on US imports from all countries, following the court's rejection. | "The decision to defer the visit was taken after discussions between officials of the two countries," said the source, who soug…
(2026-02-23). NYU's Full-Time Contingent Faculty Are Poised To Strike. portside.org NYU's Full-Time Contingent Faculty Are Poised To Strike |
(2026-02-23). The Fallout Series Hits Close to Home. portside.org The Fallout Series Hits Close to Home |
(2026-02-23). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-23). 24 de febrero: °Levantémonos en simultáneo! cubadebate.cu La memoria, con sus prodigios, nos provoca, a veces, enlaces misteriosos de ideas, momentos y circunstancias. Uno de estos ocurre ahora, en la antesala de otro 24 de febrero en Cuba. Una fecha que, en momentos tan definitorios, no podemos recordar, como nos ocurre a veces, como un formal ritual patriótico conmemorativo.
(2026-02-23). 24 de febrero: °Levantémonos en simultáneo! cubadebate.cu La memoria, con sus prodigios, nos provoca, a veces, enlaces misteriosos de ideas, momentos y circunstancias. Uno de estos ocurre ahora, en la antesala de otro 24 de febrero en Cuba. Una fecha que, en momentos tan definitorios, no podemos recordar, como nos ocurre a veces, como un formal ritual patriótico conmemorativo.
(2026-02-23). Cuba triunfa ante Nicaragua rumbo al Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana de béisbol derrotó este domingo 3-1 a Nicaragua en el estadio Rigoberto López Pérez, durante el segundo partido preparatorio con vistas al Clásico Mundial. Luego del empate a dos carreras en el primer duelo de la serie amistosa, pactada a cuatro encuentros, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa apelaron a su pitcheo para doblegar a los pinoleros.
(2026-02-23). Realizadora cubana Lizette Vila presenta documental en México. radiohc.cu 
La realizadora cubana Lizette Vila presentó el documental "Todos los días son 8 de marzo", en el Centro Cultural Benny Moré, de la capital mexicana. | La Embajada de Cuba en México destacó en una nota de prensa que la obra constituye una valiosa contribución al Programa Cubano para el Adelanto de la Mujer, al lograr ilustrar con ternura y fuerza los desafíos que enfrentan diversas féminas en la sociedad contemporánea.El documental consigue generar sensibilidad, empatía y un mayor apoyo social para aquellas valiosas mujeres sobre quienes recaen enormes responsabilidades como cuidadoras de familiares en situación d…
(2026-02-23). México: Confirman muerte del líder del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación. radiohc.cu 
La Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional de México confirmó oficialmente la muerte de Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', líder del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), en Tapalpa, Jalisco. | Se informa que, durante la operación, los militares mexicanos fueron atacados, por lo que, en defensa propia, repelieron la agresión, la cual culminó con cuatro integrantes del cártel fallecidos y tres heridos de gravedad, quienes murieron durante su traslado a la Ciudad de México; entre ellos se encontraba 'El Mencho'.Además de lo anterior, fueron detenidos otros dos integrantes de esta organización delictiva y fu…
(2026-02-23). Cuba triunfa ante Nicaragua rumbo al Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana de béisbol derrotó este domingo 3-1 a Nicaragua en el estadio Rigoberto López Pérez, durante el segundo partido preparatorio con vistas al Clásico Mundial. Luego del empate a dos carreras en el primer duelo de la serie amistosa, pactada a cuatro encuentros, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa apelaron a su pitcheo para doblegar a los pinoleros.
(2026-02-23). Cuba triunfó ante Nicaragua rumbo al Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La selección cubana de béisbol derrotó este domingo 3-1 a Nicaragua en el estadio Rigoberto López Pérez, de la ciudad nicaragàºense de León, durante el segundo partido preparatorio con vistas al Clásico Mundial (5 al 17 de marzo de 2026). | Luego del empate a dos carreras en el primer duelo de la serie amistosa, pactada a cuatro encuentros, los dirigidos por Germán Mesa apelaron a su pitcheo para doblegar a los pinoleros y continuar ajustando engranajes de cara al exigente compromiso internacional que se aproxima.El zurdo Darío Sarduy mantuvo en silencio a los nicas durante cuatro entradas, Randy Cueto colgó…
(2026-02-23). Barrio Obrero: Un día de comunidad, arte y autonomía. cubadebate.cu El Barrio Obrero, en San Miguel del Padrón, vivió este domingo una jornada que unió salud, cultura y empoderamiento, organizada con el acompañamiento de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) del territorio. La mañana comenzó con un gesto de cuidado: vecinas y vecinos se realizaron exámenes de la vista y recibieron espejuelos, acercando la salud visual a la comunidad.
(2026-02-23). Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday. | After Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Saturday, Hansi Flick's side moved a point clear of their bitter rivals with a comfortable victory at Camp Nou against the team in 19th. | Marc Bernal and Frenkie de Jong gave Barca a commanding first-half lead and Fermin Lopez wrapped up the win with a sensational drive late on. | Barcelona were glad to get back to winning ways after a 4-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg last week and then a 2-1 defeat by Girona on Monday in…
(2026-02-23). Reeligen a Kim Jong Un como Secretario General del Partido de los Trabajadores de Corea del Norte. cubadebate.cu El Partido de los Trabajadores de Corea del Norte reeligió a Kim Jong Un como su Secretario General en el cuarto día de su 9 ∫ Congreso. El Congreso también eligió a los miembros del 9 ∫ Comité Central del Partido de los Trabajadores de Corea y aprobó enmiendas a los estatutos del partido.
(2026-02-23). Norge Marrero: Del Puerto de Carúpano a remar por Cuba (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Pocas veces ejercer el mejor oficio del mundo depara tanta satisfacción. Llegar hasta el Casino Deportivo para entrevistar a Norge Marrero González significó mucho más que un intercambio de preguntas y respuestas. Desde el instante en que cruzamos el umbral de su casa, se reveló como un ser humano excepcional, de una humildad intacta pese al enorme palmarés que atesora una vida consagrada por entero al deporte y a la Patria.
(2026-02-23). Sheinbaum reconoce a las Fuerzas Armadas tras captura de "El Mencho" cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, resaltó el operativo realizado por las Fuerzas Armadas nacionales para arrestar a Nemesio Oseguera, alias Mencho, dirigente del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). "Trabajamos todos los días por la paz, la seguridad, la justicia y el bienestar de México", indicó en redes sociales.
(2026-02-23). Agents for the Rothschilds. globalresearch.ca In 2016, the publisher De Gruyter released an essay by Rainer Liedtke titled "Agents for the Rothschilds: A Nineteenth-Century Information Network[1]." | Drawing on the Rothschild Archive London — correspondence from over one hundred business agents working for the various …
(2026-02-23). Norge Marrero: Del Puerto de Carúpano a remar por Cuba (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Pocas veces ejercer el mejor oficio del mundo depara tanta satisfacción. Llegar hasta el Casino Deportivo para entrevistar a Norge Marrero González significó mucho más que un intercambio de preguntas y respuestas. Desde el instante en que cruzamos el umbral de su casa, se reveló como un ser humano excepcional, de una humildad intacta pese al enorme palmarés que atesora una vida consagrada por entero al deporte y a la Patria.
(2026-02-23). Pilotos ocidentais lutam na Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca A participaàßà£o dos países da OTAN no conflito ucraniano tem se intensificado desde 2022. Os países ocidentais enviam abertamente ajuda militar e financeira ao regime de Kiev, além de grupos de assistência técnica especializada para operar alguns equipamentos militares avanàßados, …
(2026-02-23). Pilotos ocidentais lutam na Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca A participaàßà£o dos países da OTAN no conflito ucraniano tem se intensificado desde 2022. Os países ocidentais enviam abertamente ajuda militar e financeira ao regime de Kiev, além de grupos de assistência técnica especializada para operar alguns equipamentos militares avanàßados, …
(2026-02-23). Escritores y artistas en Cuba en defensa de la patria y por un Arte Fiel. radiohc.cu La presidenta de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), Marta Bonet afirmó que permanecer al lado de las causas justas y defender al país de la agresión estadounidense que en los últimos tiempos ha cobrado mayor fuerza, es un deber y una responsabilidad de esa organización. | En declaraciones a la televisión nacional, compartió detalles sobre la campaña Arte Fiel, en homenaje al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) y a los 65 años de la Uneac y del discurso Palabras a los intelectuales. | Recientemente, la organización hizo un llamado a los artistas e intelectuales del mundo…
(2026-02-23). Sunday 3/15: No Rest Until Liberation Rally. indybay.org 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey, Ca 93940…
(2026-02-23). Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked. dawn.com Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states and set cars and businesses ablaze. | In some towns, tourists and residents were urged to stay indoors, while truckers were advised to take safe routes or return to their depots until the violence abated. | Several airlines, including Air Canada, United Airlines and Aeromexico, on Sunday cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta, a beachside resort town where stunned tourists filmed plumes of smoke rising into the sky fr…
(2026-02-23). Chad closes its border with Sudan until further notice. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Chadian government announced the closure of all border crossings with Sudan, AFP reported Monday.Yesterday, the government said it would be closing the key Adre point with West Darfur, to prevent Sudanese armed groups from crossing into Chad, local officials and traders revealed on Sunday.The decision was made amid intensified clashes between the Sudanese government forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Tine area of North Darfur and locations north of the West Darfur state capital, El Geneina.In addition to closing the border, the Chadian government enhanced military presenc…
(2026-02-23). New photo reportedly shows cartel leader El Mencho dead. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the past hours, videos flooded social media capturing the chaos in Mexico after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, best known as El Mencho and the most wanted man in the country.The cartel took to Mexico's streets across the country, crashing, controlling, and destroying everything in their way to get revenge for the cartel leader. Mexican journalist Oscar Ramirez took to X (formerly Twitter) and reportedly posted the first filtered photo of El Mencho dead, after being executed by the military. Ramirez added, "We received this picture waiting for accurate authenticity."New…
(2026-02-23). Influential drug lord 'El Mencho' killed by Mexican army, violence erupts in several states. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho and one of the world's most wanted drug traffickers, has died after being injured in a military operation in Mexico, the country's defence ministry announced on Sunday. | According to officials, he succumbed to injuries sustained during a military raid in the western state of Jalisco and died while being airlifted to Mexico City. His death sparked a wave of violence across several parts of the country. Authorities reported torched vehicles and armed men blocking highways in more than half a dozen states, including Jalisco. | El Mencho led the p…
(2026-02-23). Saturday 2/28: Lecture 5: Palestinian Palestine During the Mandate. indybay.org North Berkeley Library, Meeting Room | 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley…
(2026-02-23). Who is El Mencho? Cartel leader killed, causing chaos in Mexico. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – During the past few hours, dozens of videos emerged from Mexico showing cartel members crashing, controling and destroying everything in several cities in revenge for the killing of a cartel leader called "El Mencho".The Mexican military operation occured on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco. It was preceded by massive roadblocks involving burning vehicles — a common tactic employed by cartels to impede military movements.According to local media, soccer matches were postponed in Mexico following the death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' near the World Cup host. The matches postponed were Quere…
(2026-02-23). Nepal bus crash kills 19 people. tribune.com.pk 
A bus in Nepal skidded off a mountain road and plunged into an icy river on Monday, killing at least 19 people, according to police sources. | The bus, en route from the tourist city of Pokhara to the capital city Kathmandu, fell more than 200 metres (655 feet) into the Trishuli River in Dhading district in the early hours of Monday morning. | "Out of 44, in total 19 people died, and 25 are undergoing treatment," senior local police officer Prakash Dahal told AFP, confirming one British citizen was among the dead. | Read: Powerful winter storm shuts schools, disrupts travel across US Northeast | One Chinese pe…
(2026-02-23). Monaco 2026, la conferenza che ha messo a nudo la crisi dell'Occidente atlantico. strategic-culture.su La 62 ™ Conferenza di Monaco non ha mostrato una comunità occidentale compatta, ma un'Europa inquieta tra pressioni statunitensi, crisi della fiducia transatlantica e ricerca di autonomia. In questo vuoto, la diplomazia cinese propone regole, multipolarismo e cooperazione pragmatica. | Segue nostro La Conferenza di Monaco sulla Sicurezza avrebbe dovuto rappresentare il tradizionale momento di coordinamento strategico tra Stati Unit…
(2026-02-23). Geopolitica della Cina contemporanea. strategic-culture.su La Repubblica Popolare Cinese, e la sua strategia geopolitica, rimangono ancora un mistero per il pubblico occidentale. Questo, infatti, è spesso vittima di una doppia distorsione della realtà che arriva sia dall'informazione generalista che da quella cosiddetto "alternativa". Fattore prodotto di un doppio livello di infiltrazione della propaganda a stelle e strisce in quella parte di mondo sottoposta al dominio culturale e militare di Washington. Qui si cercherà di fare un minimo di chiarezza…
(2026-02-23). How Modi 'broke down walls' between India, Israel — at Palestine's expense. aljazeera.com Under Modi, India, a long supporter of the Palestinian cause, has found a friend in Israel's Netanyahu despite genocide.
(2026-02-23). Donald Trump's actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms. aljazeera.com November midterms will be first major US election since Trump took office and follow false claims over 2020 loss.
(2026-02-23). Football matches postponed in Mexico after drug cartel leader killed. aljazeera.com Cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament in Mexico's premier MX professional league.
(2026-02-23). Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border. aljazeera.com Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of targeting civilians and violating its sovereignty in Sunday's border air raids.
(2026-02-23). ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte. aljazeera.com Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.
(2026-02-23). Winter Olympics 2026 closes after setting 'a new standard for future'. aljazeera.com Italy's record medal haul crowns Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as Verona hosts a music-filled farewell.
(2026-02-23). One Battle After Another triumphs at UK's BAFTA film awards. aljazeera.com The offbeat thriller has won six BAFTAs, including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
(2026-02-23). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders citywide shutdown as snowstorm hits. aljazeera.com The city's entire traffic network is shut down except for emergency travel as a severe snowstorm hits northeast US.
(2026-02-23). Video: Armed man killed after breaching perimeter of Trump residence. aljazeera.com US Secret Service ‚Å agents killed a man who broke into the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump's Florida property.
(2026-02-23). Mexico descends into violence after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed. aljazeera.com Killing of Jalisco cartel boss El Mencho triggers widespread violence and piles pressure on President Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-23). A Child's View of the Attack on Venezuela — And a Peace Flotilla. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 22, 2026 I'm on the third day of a peace delegation from the U.S. and other countries to Venezuela. I posted about the second day here and first day here. Now day 3: Above is a photo of me with two boys in a neighborhood of Caracas that …
(2026-02-23). Civilian-Based Defense Against Foreign Invaders — Scenarios and Preparation. worldbeyondwar.org By John MacDougall, World BEYOND War, February 22, 2026 | Powered By EmbedPress…
(2026-02-23). South African experts welcome duty-free access granted by China. ecns.cn South African experts have welcomed China's decision to grant duty-free access across 100 percent of tariff lines for South African exports, describing the move as significant to the country's trade structure and industrial development.
(2026-02-23). British PM appoints new cabinet secretary. ecns.cn The Cabinet Office announced on Thursday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service.
(2026-02-23). Gu ends Games on high note with halfpipe gold. ecns.cn China's "golden girl" Eileen Gu saved her best for last, as the freeski sensation delivered on the final day at Milano-Cortina 2026 to successfully defend her Olympic gold medal in women's halfpipe at the Livigno Snow Park on Sunday.
(2026-02-23). Xi says ready to work with Kim to write a new chapter of China-DPRK friendship. ecns.cn Flash: Xi says ready to work with Kim to write a new chapter of China-DPRK friendship…
(2026-02-23). 'GOAT' battles to No. 1 at North American box office. ecns.cn Sony Pictures' animated sports comedy "GOAT" knocked Warner Bros. Pictures' period romance "Wuthering Heights" off the top of the North American box office in a close battle this weekend, according to figures released by Comscore on Sunday.
(2026-02-23). Ancient crafts dance to Spring Festival beat. ecns.cn Wang Sicong from the Langfang cultural and tourism bureau said the city held about 30 hands-on experience sessions, providing kits of materials for visitors to learn skills through fun interaction.
(2026-02-23). U.S. tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump holds a news conference on the Supreme Court's ruling at the White House in Washington on Friday.The announcement was made a day after the US Supreme Court ruled that the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify "reciprocal tariffs" is unconstitutional.
(2026-02-23). Zimbabwe welcomes EU's easing of travel bans, asset freezes. ecns.cn Zimbabwe welcomes the European Union's (EU) decision to remove all remaining sanctions related to travel bans and asset freezes, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira has said.
(2026-02-23). China urges tighter full-chain safety oversight for fireworks. ecns.cn The meeting stressed that fireworks retail outlets are strictly prohibited from operating in mixed-use buildings that have retail space on the ground floor and residential units above.
(2026-02-23). What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for Trump's tariff regime. ecns.cn Without specifying the legal consequences the Trump administration could face, what does the Supreme Court ruling mean for the future of Trump's tariff regime?
(2026-02-23). Interest in China's orchids set to bloom. ecns.cn For people in China, February often means the excitement of Spring Festival, but in Europe, the wet, gloomy skies can make it a miserable time. So it's "a happy accident" that this is the very time when London's Kew Gardens holds its annual Orchid Festival, which has a China theme this year.
(2026-02-23). Secret service kills man trying to unlawfully enter Mar-a-Lago. ecns.cn A man was shot dead by U.S. Secret Service agents and local police early Sunday morning after an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago, an estate in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by President Donald Trump.
(2026-02-23). 8 skiers dead after avalanche in U.S. Northern California. ecns.cn Eight skiers have been killed and one remains missing following an avalanche on Tuesday in Nevada County, US Northern California, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-02-23). China is assessing impact of U.S. Supreme Court's tariffs ruling: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that it has noted the US Supreme Court's ruling against the US government's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and is conducting a comprehensive assessment of its relevant content and impact.
(2026-02-23). IOC chief Coventry closes Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. ecns.cn International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry declared the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games closed on Sunday.
(2026-02-23). Xi congratulates Kim on election as general secretary of Workers' Party of Korea. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Kim Jong Un on his election as the general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(2026-02-23). 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.
(2026-02-23). Dozens rally in Tel Aviv against settler violence in West Bank. haaretz.com Organized by Tel Aviv's chapter of Radical Bloc, the protest comes after two Palestinians were reportedly wounded Saturday by armed Israeli settlers in the village of al-Mughayyir, and as violence against Palestinians in the West Bank surges…
(2026-02-23). In Area C, faster demolitions clear the way for Jewish expansion. haaretz.com With most of the West Bank closed to Palestinian development, residents build without permits — while demolitions, settler violence and land policy shifts expand Jewish construction…
(2026-02-23). City of Jerusalem to commemorate Shira Banki, murdered in 2015 Pride parade hate crime. haaretz.com The Jerusalem municipality announced on Sunday that it will name a street after Shira Banki, the teenager murdered at the city's Gay Pride Parade in 2015, most likely near the location of the hate crime…
(2026-02-23). Attorney General walks out of cabinet meeting after Ben-Gvir bars police investigations chief. haaretz.com Ministers blocked the police investigations chief from attending a meeting on spyware oversight, prompting Baharav-Miara and State Prosecutor Amit Aisman to walk out…
(2026-02-23). It took the police hours to reach Kafr Kana, and when they did they used indiscriminate force. haaretz.com A long-standing feud between two families in the northern Israeli Arab town led to a night of gunfire, explosions, and four people were wounded by an explosive device. Residents recount their fear in the first hours of the incident, and their disappointment with the police's response…
(2026-02-23). West Bank mosque torched in suspected settler attack. haaretz.com Last week, Israeli settlers shot and beat a 19-year-old Palestinian-American, who died the next day. As of January, the Israeli military had recorded a total of 1,720 settler attacks on Palestinians since October 7, 2023…
(2026-02-23). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-23). 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…
(2026-02-23). 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…
(2026-02-23). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-23). Wings of ambition, weight of reality. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's national airline confronts the limits of scale, strategy and state control COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines, the national carrier relaunched in 2019 to reconnect the country to international markets, has temporarily grounded its entire long-haul fleet, a move that has disrupted flights to London and Mumbai and highlighted the fragility …
(2026-02-23). iKON Awards partners with Blue Pictures Entertainment to expand global opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | iKON Awards and Blue Pictures Entertainment have inked a partnership, appointing iKON Awards as SIRA's execution and implementation partner in Uganda. The partnership entails a signed Memorandum of Understanding to distribute films, co-produce, and market access opportunities for Ugandan creatives. Blue Pictures Entertainment is a leading pan-African film distribution …
(2026-02-23). New AfCFTA-AGRA alliance targets farmer-centered intra-African trade. independent.co.ug 
Despite Africa's comparative advantage in agriculture, it accounts for the smallest share of global agricultural trade NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have sealed a new partnership aimed at accelerating intra-African agricultural trade, in a move that comes against …
(2026-02-23). Raw data, refined elsewhere. independent.co.ug 
The Infrastructure gap threatening Uganda's AI Independence Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | For Uganda, a nation with a young, tech-hungry population and a budding startup ecosystem, the race to innovate is hitting a physical wall: a critical shortage of Tier III data centres. While the world debates the ethics of Large Language Models, …
(2026-02-23). KCCA's Clean Streets Gamble: Can they keep vendors at bay? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with the police, have 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, …
(2026-02-23). UN Chief Sounds Alarm Over Global Human Rights Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded a stark warning on Monday, declaring that human rights are under attack across the globe. Speaking at the opening of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, he cited widespread violations and severe civilian suffering in conflict zones including Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine, emphasizing that "the rule of law is …
(2026-02-23). The Fatal Costs of the Philippines-Taiwan War Scenario. moderndiplomacy.eu In August 2025, President Marcos Jr. said that "a war over Taiwan will drag the Philippines, kicking and screaming into the conflict." Pushing for preparation, the government has boosted US-Philippine military cooperation, military modernization, joint military exercises and the installation of US mid-range missile systems and anti-ship missile launchers. These measures are said to foster …
(2026-02-23). "Sell America" Panic: Markets Plunge Amid Trump's Tariff Chaos. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. trade policy uncertainty has sent shockwaves through global markets, as President Donald Trump moved to impose a 15% tariff following the Supreme Court of the United States ruling invalidating his emergency trade levies. Investors reacted quickly, rotating out of risk assets and the dollar, while seeking shelter in gold, silver, and safe-haven currencies. The …
(2026-02-23). 5 Essential Tools for Secure Cross-Border Communication. moderndiplomacy.eu This article evaluates five essential tools designed for secure cross-border communication, selected for their robust encryption standards, accessibility in challenging environments, and resistance to censorship. These recommendations are intended to provide actionable guidance for organizations needing to safeguard their operational integrity and protect the confidentiality of their data. Tool Pros Cons Starting Price iFax HIPAA …
(2026-02-23). EU's 'Made in Europe' plan stalls as members split on scope. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Commission has postponed the announcement of a policy prioritizing industrial parts and products made in Europe by a week due to disagreements about its geographic scope. The policy, which sets minimum requirements for local parts in projects funded by public money in key sectors like batteries, solar, wind energy, and nuclear power, was …
(2026-02-23). Uganda Eyes New Export Route Through Tanzania With Proposed Railway Link. moderndiplomacy.eu Uganda is exploring a new export corridor by linking its under-construction railway line to a network being built in neighboring Tanzania, according to a government document seen by Reuters. The move could provide an alternative route for minerals such as gold, copper, and iron ore, potentially easing reliance on the Kenyan port of Mombasa. Strategic …
(2026-02-23). How the next US-Israeli war on Iran could impact Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-02-23). Smotrich: Israel army will occupy Gaza if Hamas does not disarm. newarab.com 
"We estimate that in the coming days, Hamas will be given an ultimatum to disarm and completely demilitarise Gaza," Smotrich said in an interview with public broadcaster Kan. | If Hamas does not comply with the Israeli ultimatum to disarm, the army "will have inte…
(2026-02-23). Rubio could postpone Israel trip amid further US-Iran tensions. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may push back a trip to Israel in which he is expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about potential strikes on Iran, a US official said Monday. | "Secretary Rubio is still planning to travel to Israel but the schedule remains subject to change," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. | Rubio had earlier been expected to meet Netanyahu on Saturday, but Israeli media reports said he was now expected in the country on Monday. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier told CBS News that he expected new talks on Thursday with the United States and he…
(2026-02-23). A Chinese Ramadan: This year, Ramadan meets the Lunar New Year>. newarab.com 
In a rare event, this year, the The two occasions will be celebrated together for the first time in decades. This is taking place in a country that includes many ethnic groups. Most notable are the Han ethnic group, which comprises the majority of China's population, and the Hui ethnic…
(2026-02-23). New Dutch government to be sworn in under centrist Jetten. newarab.com 
The new Jetten pulled off a stunning election win in October, coming from behind to dethrone the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by firebrand politician Geert Wilders by a The snap election was called after the PVV withdrew from the previous coalition, the Netherlands' most rig…
(2026-02-23). Feet in clay, hands in history: Meet Sejnane's female potters. newarab.com 
In the charming town of One of the women keeping this craft alive today is Tunisian artisan Nesrine. With a large, polished stone in hand, she grinds dried clay blocks, her arms straining with each downward press. She rolls the stone back and forth in a steady rhythm, turning the clay into fine po…
(2026-02-23). EU ire as Hungary stalls new Russia sanctions over Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2026-02-23). Wolves, Sunderland condemn racist abuse directed at players. newarab.com 
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland said they were appalled by the Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle both received online abuse, with the incidents coming less than 24 hours after Wesley Fofana and
(2026-02-23). West Bank: Israeli settlers set fire to mosque near Nablus. newarab.com 
Dozens of Muslim worshippers heading for Qiyam prayers at around 3: 30am noticed smoke and flames at the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque, located between the villages of Tal and Sura, and rushed to put ou…
(2026-02-23). 'I am not a Zionist' Hugh Laurie defends Israel producer tribute. newarab.com 
British actor Hugh Laurie has defended his tribute to Laurie had written a message of condolences on his X page shortly after it was announced Eden was
(2026-02-23). How long can the US sustain airstrikes against Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-02-23). Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US. newarab.com 
(2026-02-23). A political revival? Saad Hariri and the Future Movement>. newarab.com 
Three-time former Lebanese prime minister He had previously suggested a return at the same event in 2025, when he said the Future Movement
(2026-02-23). UK court postpones trial of pro-Palestine protest leaders. newarab.com 
A This comes after the defence received "an interminable blizzard" of new evidence from the Crown Prosecution Service, comprising 800 pages of documents, which the defence argued meant they could not be ready to start…
(2026-02-23). Iraq and Chevron signs deals to develop oil fields. newarab.com 
The se…
(2026-02-23). Iranian students protest as US considers possible strikes. newarab.com 
Students held anti-government protests at universities across Iran's capital on Monday, according to witnesses and videos circulating online, in a new sign of unrest as The protests, in which many students expressed support for the exiled crown prince of Iran's long-deposed monarchy,
(2026-02-23). UK: Reform pledges ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants. newarab.com 
Britain's populist With Reform ahead in opinion polls before an election due no later than August 2029, the party led by
(2026-02-23). GCC backs Kuwait in dispute with Iraq over maritime border. newarab.com 
A dispute between Iraq and Kuwait over their The dispute came after Iraq recently submitted a map and geographic coordinates to the United Nations to delineate what it says are Iraqi areas in the Persian Gulf waters – some of which Kuwait claims infringe on its territ…
(2026-02-23). Israel designates five Palestinian media outlets as 'terrorist'. newarab.com 
Israel has designated five Palestinian media outlets as "terrorist" entities, alleging the platforms have links to Hamas in the latest targeting of the press. | Defence Minister These outlets were focused mainly on coverage of occupied East Jerusalem, where Israel is continuing…
(2026-02-23). Over 3,000 Eritrean refugees held, tortured in Egypt: NGO. newarab.com 
More than 3,000 Led since 1993 by President Isaias Afwerki, who has never held an election, its citizens face indefinite military service that leads many…
(2026-02-23). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-23). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-23). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-23). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-23). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-23). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-23). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-23). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-23). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-23). Immigrants are what made America great. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's immigration policy is destroying America's greatness.
(2026-02-23). ICC Filing Accuses FIFA and UEFA Chiefs of Aiding War Crimes. thinktank.pk Power in modern football does not stop at the touchline. It sits in boardrooms, shapes global narratives, and influences politics across continents. That reality is now under unprecedented legal scrutiny. A coalition of Palestinian footballers, clubs and advocacy organizations has formally submitted a 120-page complaint to the International Criminal Court, targeting two of the most …
(2026-02-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-23). Nation's oldest hospital in Philadelphia will turn its original building into a museum to mark America's 250th birthday. whyy.org 
(2026-02-23). Newtown Public Library WHYY Present: The Librarians. whyy.org Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities.
(2026-02-23). Philadelphia snow updates: Snowfall totals; widespread power outages; SEPTA service updates; latest forecast. whyy.org The Philadelphia region — along with Significant snowfall and powerful winds swept through the Delaware Valley overnight | What's the latest forecast?: | Snowfall is largely tapering off, though powerful winds remain in the forecast. | Travel cou…
(2026-02-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-23). Delaware legal aid groups request $3.2M to fund low-income eviction prevention program. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware resident Victor Elbaz said he was on the edge of being evicted from his home in Sussex County when he successfully applied for low-income legal assistance through the statewide "I'm forever grateful," he recently told stat…
(2026-02-23). This week in history: February 23-March 1. wsws.org Supreme Court upholds $45 million fine on pilots union; British government criminalizes Irish Republican activity; 22nd Amendment to US Constitution ratified; American communist tried for blasphemy.
(2026-02-23). Where is America Going? Fascism or Socialism—Foreword to the German edition. wsws.org We are publishing below the foreword to the German edition of the new book Where is America Going? Fascism or Socialism (edited by David North), which will soon be published by Mehring Verlag.
(2026-02-23). Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs exposes ruling class crisis. wsws.org Friday morning, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a 1977 emergency law did not delegate Congressional authority over setting tariffs to the president, revealing sharp divisions among the capitalists and triggering an unprecedented attack on the court and individual justices by Trump.
(2026-02-23). Australian government banning Islamist group under laws that could illegalise political parties. wsws.org Labor's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke described the attempt to prohibit Hizb-ut Tahrir as "the first time we have been able to ban a group which falls short of a terrorist listing."
(2026-02-23). Plan for massive Georgia concentration camp for immigrants provokes outrage. wsws.org Plans for a 10,000-bed immigrant detention complex in Georgia would represent the largest construction of a civilian mass detention facility in the United States since the Japanese American internment camps of 1942.
(2026-02-23). 15 years after Christchurch earthquake, families still fighting for justice. wsws.org During the 2011 earthquake, 115 people were killed in the poorly constructed CTV building, which breached numerous regulations, yet those responsible for its design have faced no accountability.
(2026-02-23). Great Barrington Declaration author Jay Bhattacharya takes control of CDC as measles cases surge. wsws.org The Trump administration has placed a Stanford economist who championed mass infection policies during COVID-19 as the single official in charge of both the NIH and CDC.
(2026-02-23). How to stop conscription: German IYSSE meeting discusses a socialist perspective against war and militarism. wsws.org This suppression of socialist ideas serves to channel the explosive potential of youth into mere harmless appeals to politicians, while the ruling class prepares an entire generation for war.
(2026-02-23). Australia: Police raid Canberra bar, seizing anti-fascist artwork under Labor's new "hate speech" laws. wsws.org The raid is the first known enforcement action in the national capital under the Commonwealth hate-symbol provisions and is being treated as a test case.
(2026-02-23). NYSNA pushes through sellout to end nurses' strike at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. wsws.org The struggle is not over because the new contract will not satisfy the nurses' needs. But the experience of the strike shows it must be waged on a new strategy based on rank-and-file control.
(2026-02-23). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman denounces police attack on Quakertown, Pennsylvania student protest against ICE. wsws.org Five students and one adult were arrested after police attacked a protest against ICE raids and detentions.
(2026-02-23). US military buildup in Middle East against Iran largest since 2003. wsws.org The Trump administration is assembling the largest concentration of American military force in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, placing the United States on the brink of a massive illegal war against Iran that could last weeks or months and engulf the entire region.