(2026-02-24). Is Palestinian sport seeing a genuine revival or is it political window dressing? thecanary.co 
In Gaza, football was not just a game. It was a space for life and a window of hope for an entire generation. Today, Palestinian sport faces an unprecedented scene of destruction, after Israel's genocide affected infrastructure, facilities and human resources, amid mounting accusations that international sports institutions have been turning a blind eye to […] | By
(2026-02-24). Fuel shortages and water disruptions see Gaza's lifeline grinding to a halt. thecanary.co 
The Gaza Strip is entering its most dangerous phase since the outbreak of Israel's genocide, with a tightened blockade, widespread destruction of infrastructure and a worsening shortage of basic services. The suffering is no longer limited to food and medicine shortages, but has extended to water, electricity, health and civil organisation, placing more than two […] | By
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-24). Iran proxy 'trifecta' tightens grip as Hamas flags Gaza truce abuses | Israel. hindustantimes.com Iran's proxy trifecta is stirring again. Hamas has formally briefed Tehran on what it calls repeated Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, sending a detailed letter to Iran's Foreign Minister accusing Israel of civilian killings, aid blockades, and prisoner torture. With Trump warning Hamas will be "harshly met" if it rearms, and Iran tightening its grip on all three proxy fronts simultaneously, Israel's multi-front nightmare may be closer to reality than ever.
(2026-02-24). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.
(2026-02-24). Thursday 2/26: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-02-24). Iran vows 'ferocious' response as it weighs sanctions‚Äëfor‚Äënukes compromise. hindustantimes.com Iran has warned that it will respond "ferociously" to any US military action, declaring that even a so‚Äëcalled limited strike would be treated as a full "act of aggression" and met with self‚Äëdefence under international law. Speaking in Tehran after a second round of Omani‚Äëmediated indirect talks with Washington in Geneva, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is drafting its position on a possible understanding that would pair US sanctions relief with clear Iranian steps to ensure its nuclear programme is never weaponised. Watch for details…
(2026-02-24). El Mencho killed in Jalisco raid as Mexico erupts, raising questions on US reach. hindustantimes.com As the world fixated on Trump's carrier deployments and "kill list" talk over Iran, Mexican special forces quietly took down Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the most feared cartel boss on America's southern flank. The ex‚Äëcop and avocado farmer turned CJNG kingpin, with a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head, died in a Jalisco raid backed by U.S. intelligence — and Mexico exploded with burned cars, blocked highways and airport panic. Was this just a counternarcotics win, or a chilling test run of U.S. reach before any strike on Tehran?
(2026-02-24). Netanyahu fears 'nightmare' Iran betrayal as Trump wavers, missile threat soars. hindustantimes.com After his February 11 White House meeting, Netanyahu reportedly asked a senior U.S. official, "Is he still with us? I'm worried," reflecting deep Israeli anxiety over Trump's Iran strategy. As Tehran vows harsh retaliation, ramps missile production toward 5,000 warheads and new talks open in Geneva, Israel fears a nightmare betrayal.
(2026-02-24). Belarus reaffirms commitment to peace at meeting of Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter. eng.belta.by The Belarusian diplomat expressed solidarity with Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, which are subject to various forms of external pressure and threats. He emphasized the unacceptability of such actions.
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Not Forgetting the Victims: Club Epstein and Crimes Against Humanity. counterpunch.org 
With a sex trafficking, flesh peddling empire of favours, logistics and the good time to be had by the powerful, the gigantic scale of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network continues to disturb. The least savoury digital library on the planet, available through the offices of the US Justice Department as the Epstein Library, is being combed through with
(2026-02-24). White Supremacy Protects Power, Not White People. counterpunch.org 
White supremacy is named for race, but its organizing logic is the preservation of power. Public conversation about Jeffrey Epstein tends to settle in a predictable place. The focus turns to personalities: who visited the island, who exercised poor judgment, who should have known better. We end up arguing about people like Noam Chomsky instead
(2026-02-24). Former Israeli PM, in Epstein Files, Dreamed of Israeli Eugenics and Pretty Converts. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment) — Though the Israeli and American power elites have for the most part declined to take action against Epstein associates, unlike those in Europe, former Israeli PM Ehud Barak is at least being publicly rebuked, only because the ruling Likud Party perceives him as an enemy of their MAGA agenda, and therefore an enemy of the state. We learned from the Epstein files that Barak thought out loud about luring a million Russians to Israel, to dilute the Palestinian and Arab presence; as well as that of East African and Mizrahi Sephardic Jews. Barak said essentially that Is…
(2026-02-24). URGENT: Cuba needs us! Two initiatives you can join to support! A special message from IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu 
Our Cuban siblings need our support in these urgent times | As you may already know, the Trump administration is attempting to induce famine in Cuba through its latest "emergency" Executive Order, which prevents Cuba, an island nation from importing oil or any energy sources needed for survival. This cynical and cruel policy aims to manufacture human suffering and distraction from domestic issues. And it serves as a precursor to further aggression, as we've seen in Venezuela. | We want to share two interconnected initiatives to build solidarity with the Cuban people and resist the inhumane policies targeting thei…
(2026-02-24). New Addition to List of Nuclear Near Catastrophes. davidswanson.org There are many lists of nuclear close calls. We have a new one to add. On Monday I visited a site in Caracas, Venezuela, where, very early in the morning on January 3, two powerful missiles slammed into the top of a hill, several feet apart, both beneath a tall telecommunications tower. The tower is …
(2026-02-24). teleSUR welcomes international delegation from the Brigade for Peace and Solidarity with Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
The multiplatform news network of the Global South, teleSUR, opened its doors to a delegation from the International Brigade for Peace and Solidarity with Venezuela, made up of activists from the United States, Brazil, and Colombia, and members of the feminist organization Code Pink. | This visit is part of a solidarity cooperation exchange aimed at strengthening ties between media outlets and social movements across the continent. | The initiative was organized in conjunction with the Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity, an organization that promotes dialogue between social and international actors.
(2026-02-24). Tourettes, racism, and the wide open tear that our culture tries to hide. thecanary.co 
Scandal broke at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAS) as actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the presentation for Best Visual Effects award to Avatar: Fire and Ash were heckled by Tourettes campaigner John Davidson in which Davidson was heard calling both actors the n-word, with a hard r. Whether many of […] | By
(2026-02-24). Minsk, Tashkent finalize food export volumes for 2026. eng.belta.by During Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin's official visit to Uzbekistan, the government delegation held a number of important negotiations and meetings.
(2026-02-24). How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop. grist.org Forests are great and all, but in one way, they don't come close to the raw power of peatlands. Sprawling in the Arctic and elsewhere, like tropical regions, these soils are loaded with plant matter that's resisting decay, turning into ultra-concentrated carbon. Though they comprise just 3 percent of Earth's area, peatlands store 600 billion metric tons of the stuff — more than all the planet's forests combined — making them critical tools for preventing even more global warming. | On the face of it, then, we might welcome the findings of a new study that shows these carbon sinks are indeed expandi…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Blizzard buries US Northeast under record snowfall, millions affected. geo.tv 
(2026-02-24). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-24). Belarus calls on UNECE to take serious action on sanctions-related economic issues in region. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the implementation of the joint Belarusian-Russian | initiative to develop the Eurasian Railway Transport Corridor No. 1 and | Belarus' participation in UNECE project activities.
(2026-02-24). How to Start Business in Sharjah with Limited Capital. ummid.com Sharjah offers cost-effective licensing options, flexible office solutions, and simplified registration processes — making it an ideal choice for startups and SMEs operating on tight budgets.
(2026-02-24). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-24). Justifying Civilizational Warfare: the Rubio Doctrine and Huntington's Ghost. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-24). Saturday 2/28: Trump Threatens War on Iran- Revolution Books Screens film COUP 53. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-24). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Petrishenko elected head of CIS observation mission for Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum. eng.belta.by Igor Petrishenko, CIS First Deputy Secretary General, has been elected | head of the CIS observation mission for the referendum on adopting the | new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled for 15 March.
(2026-02-24). Spineless Creatures Caucus Tells Democrats to Grow One. indybay.org The figurative encountered the literal as spineless organisms slithered along the Convention floor and made their demands…
(2026-02-24). India AI Impact Summit: A Reality Check. ummid.com The India AI Impact Summit may not qualify as an outright failure, but it has certainly emerged as a cautionary tale.
(2026-02-24). 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).
(2026-02-24). BRICS and the Global South: Anticipating the Steps of the Global North. infobrics.org BRICS can be understood precisely as one of these spaces of institutional innovation and political articulation of alternatives to the liberal international order…
(2026-02-24). The Dollar Weakens, Falling Below 40% of Global Reserves, and BRICS Advance in Alternative Systems. infobrics.org From the petrodollar to alternative systems: the dollar below 40% of global reserves, gold surpasses the euro, yen, and pound, BRICS test Unity, BRICS Pay, and CIPS, while US$1,5 trillion in military spending exposes the structural constraints of financial hegemony…
(2026-02-24). Cuba Loses its Undefeated Record in the Pan American Softball Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, February 23 (RHC) — Argentina demonstrated its potential in men's softball, defeating Cuba 6-0 on the third day of the XIII Pan American Championship taking place in this city. | Leonardo Cárdenas's team couldn't get a hit against the two pitchers used by the South Americans, Matias Etchervers and Pablo Migliavaca, and Yesander Rodríguez only reached first base after being hit by a pitch. They also struck out 11 batters. | Nor could the Cuban starting pitcher, Alain Román, withstand the strong opposing lineup. In four innings of work, he allowed six earned runs on eight hits and struck out only three…
(2026-02-24). Four years on Russia-Ukraine conflict: Casualties, war cost and overall results. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its fifth year today, since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" to invade Kyiv after Ukraine moved closer to joining NATO.On Feb. 24, 2022, Putin's soldiers started a ground invasion of Ukraine in addition to drone and missile attacks. Now, Moscow controls 20 percent of Ukraine, and Russia aims to have full control of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region as part of any deal, a condition which Kyiv strongly rejects. During the past four years, several peace talks – mediated by the United States- have failed to reach any agr…
(2026-02-24). Thursday 2/26: The Voice of Hind Rajab. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-24). Global oil glut defies geopolitics, drives prices down. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Seven killed after air ambulance crashes in India's Jharkhand state. tribune.com.pk 
India's aviation regulator said late on Monday a Beechcraft air ambulance crashed in the eastern state of Jharkhand with seven people on board, including two crew members. | The Beechcraft C90 plane, operated by Redbird Airways, took off from Ranchi in Jharkhand at 19: 11pm (1341 GMT) before requesting for deviation due to weather and subsequently losing communication and RADAR contact, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement. | A search and rescue team is at the location and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is being dispatched for investigation, the DGCA said. It was not…
(2026-02-24). Meat, dairy, baby food: What products Belarus supplies to Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by Belarus' Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksandr Yakovchits, who is a member of the government delegation visiting Uzbekistan, revealed which food products Belarus exports to Uzbekistan.
(2026-02-24). Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy. sanews.gov.za Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy | By Andrea Naicker | One of the most enduring symbols of South Africa's democracy is the ballot box ⚪ a reminder of our collective struggle for freedom and the power each citizen holds in shaping our nation's future. As we approach the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, this democratic right depends increasingly on the availability of accurate, credible information that enables citizens to make informed decisions. Yet this critical foundation is threatened by the growing challenge of disinformation. | Disinformation ⚪ false or misleading informati…
(2026-02-24). US pulls Beirut embassy staff as Iran war fears spike in region | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com The US Embassy in Beirut has evacuated dozens of diplomats in what Washington calls a "precautionary measure" — but the timing tells a different story. With over 200 US fighter jets already in the Middle East, two carrier strike groups closing in on Iran, and Marco Rubio abruptly cancelling his Israel visit, war fears are surging. Who ordered the sudden evacuation? Watch for more…
(2026-02-24). Gold, silver prices rise in international and local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Prices of gold and silver increased in international and domestic markets on Tuesday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $34 to reach $5,172. | In local markets, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs3,400, reaching Rs539,962. The price of gold per 10 grams also rose by Rs2,915, reaching Rs462,930. | Silver prices also saw an upward trend. The price of silver per tola increased by Rs192 to Rs9,286, while the price per 10 grams rose by Rs165 to Rs7,961. | Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $5,172.11 per ounce by 0827 GMT, snapping a four-session winning streak. US gold futures…
(2026-02-24). The environmental benefits and drawbacks of E10 fuel. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey and various other states condemned Israeli decisions that they said introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank. | "Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli 'state land', accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration," said the joint statement, issued late on Monday by the Turkish Foreign Ministry. | #Statement | We, the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denma…
(2026-02-24). Trump pushes back on reports of Iran war risks as clock ticks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has pushed back on reports that the Pentagon was concerned that an extended military campaign against Iran could prove difficult, even as he insisted his preference was still to strike a diplomatic deal. | "Everything that has been written about a potential War with Iran has been written incorrectly, and purposefully so," Trump said in a social media post on Monday. "I am the one that makes the decision, I would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don't make a Deal, it…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Court Blocks KCB from Auctioning Late Babu's Residence. plusnews.ug 
Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, issued on Monday by the Commercial …
(2026-02-24). Daily Memo: Several ICE Agents Seen Meeting With Bell PD This Evening. lataco.com The Bell Police Department, who has previously interfered with and arrested community watchers on behalf of ICE, was once again seen cooperating and meeting with about a little over half a dozen Federal Immigration Agents in the late evening raising concerns again about SB54 violations.
(2026-02-24). Belarus, UNHCR discuss cooperation on refugee issues in Geneva. eng.belta.by Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta met with UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Ruvendrini Menikdiwela in Geneva.
(2026-02-24). Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship ahead of PM Carney's India Visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian government has reportedly initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit on Februay 26 as Ottawa seeks to reset ties with New Delhi, soured under the previous Justin Trudeau government. | Pakistan-origin businessman Rana is currently in India's custody where he is facing trial on charges for his involvment in Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2008, killing over 160 people. | Canadian publication Global News reported that Immigration, Refugees an…
(2026-02-24). Year 4: Why Russia Invaded. consortiumnews.com HOW IT HAPPENED: Russia says it has no intentions of controlling Ukraine and its military operation is only to 'demilitarize' and 'de-Nazify' Ukraine 30 years after the U.S. pushed Russia too far, wrote Joe Lauria on Feb. 24, 2022. By…
(2026-02-24). Sesko seals win for Manchester United. tribune.com.pk 
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick's unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils. | Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six games but has hit top form since Ruben Amorim was sacked in last month. | The Slovenian, who scored just twice in his first 22 appearances after a £74 million ($100 million) move from RB Leipzig, has netted six goals in his last seven games. | Victory lifts United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League, with on…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Keeping Our Promises to Veterans Means Funding Transit. counterpunch.org 
When we talk about keeping faith with our veterans, we often focus on health care, housing, and jobs. But there's a quieter, less visible barrier standing between millions of veterans and the benefits they earned: transportation. For too many veterans — especially those living on fixed incomes or in rural communities — the simple question
(2026-02-24). Gauteng open for investment. sanews.gov.za Gauteng open for investment | The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy. | "Towards the end of 2025, South Africa's labour market showed modest improvement, with national employment rising by almost a quarter million due to growth in the infrastructure and services sectors. | "Our province outperformed the national trend, reaching a record 5.24 million employed and accounting for nearly 70% of national job gains over the past year, with grow…
(2026-02-24). PM Shehbaz, Qatar trade minister review bilateral economic cooperation in Doha. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his official visit to Doha on Tuesday. Dr Al-Sayed also serves as chairman of the Pak-Qatar Joint Business Taskforce. | During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in Pakistan-Qatar relations. The prime minister emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan's exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural products, food items and value-added goods. | Mini…
(2026-02-24). US immigration agents' training 'broken': whistleblower. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). Trump & Republicans Refund NED & AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" In 2026 Budget. indybay.org Trump and the Republicans have refunded the National Endowment for Democracy NED which funds the AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center". This US government funded operation has supported US multi-nationals and US imperialism around the world including supporting coups and rightwing unions internationally. It has also closely worked with the Israeli Zionist corporate union Histadrut. It supported the apartheid regime in South Africa and collaborates with the Histadrut around the world.
(2026-02-24). New Development Bank and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Signed Loan Agreement for Greener Shanghai Project. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB) signed the Loan Agreement for USD 100 million equivalent in RMB to finance the Greener Shanghai Project, approved by the NDB Board of Directors…
(2026-02-24). USS Ford sailors drained by Iran-driven deployments, ship woes and family strain. hindustantimes.com After nearly 11 months at sea, USS Gerald R. Ford sailors say Trump's Iran‚Äëfocused extensions have left them exhausted, missing weddings and births while battling constant breakdowns and sewage failures. As the carrier is pushed from the Med to the Caribbean and now toward Iran, many wonder if it's worth staying in the Navy.
(2026-02-24). Díaz-Canel receives solidarity and affection for the Cuban people during conversation with prime minister of Barbados. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, held a cordial telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, to whom he updated the complex situation facing the island, aggravated by the energy blockade imposed by the United States.
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: No Nukes Advocacy Hour. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/902796/…
(2026-02-24). Lukashenko: Belarus, Estonia will overcome any difficulties and artificial obstacles. eng.belta.by Belarus has always been and remains a supporter of constructive cooperation between countries, based on the principles of trust, partnership, and mutual respect for the sake of a better future for generations to come.
(2026-02-24). Blizzard update: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shovels snow off Brooklyn streets. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently went viral on social media after a video showed him shoveling snow off Brooklyn streets following the historic blizzard that left New York covered in over 20 inches of snow.The video captured Mamdani in action alongside other residents who worked hand in hand to shovel the snow off the roads. The NYC Mayor received widespread praise on social media for his help, with many users noting that it's rare to see a politician engaging directly with residents in such events.Blizzard update: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shovels snow off Brooklyn streets: Mayor Mamdani shovel…
(2026-02-24). Suing for Social Media Addiction. dissidentvoice.org It's not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm, has no intention to harm and, if harm arose, it was unforeseen and unintended. This dance of mendacity has been going on …
(2026-02-24). Leidesdorff Plaza, est. 60 years ago by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library, Inc. indybay.org 100 year anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th year anniversary of Black History Month yet the origins of Negro Village, Negro Bar. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and a plethora of Gold Mining towns with early California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry too offensive to preserve and appreciate an unsurpassed golden legacy.
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Earth's Greatest Enemy: Conversation and Strategy with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/egeconvo…
(2026-02-24). Reform's Gorton candidate Goodwin linked to Nazi pseudoscience. thecanary.co 
Parachuted-in Reform UK by-election candidate Matthew Goodwin's links to Nazi pseudoscience have been exposed in coverage by Byline Times. The revelation comes hot on the heels of allegations of sexual harassment and reports that Reform boss Nigel Farage is scrambling to distance himself from Goodwin's record of misogyny. Goodwin: if it walks like a duck Goodwin […] | By
(2026-02-24). Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high. geo.tv 
An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France. — Reuters/FileNEW DELHI: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached the highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows,…
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-02-24). Belarus-Uzbekistan trade up over 34% in 2025. eng.belta.by Belarus traditionally sells agricultural machinery products, woodworking | products, meat and dairy products, and pharmaceutical preparations — | product groups that form the basis of trade.
(2026-02-24). On 4th anniversary of Russian invasion, envoy says Ukrainians defending Germany, Europe's freedom. geo.tv 
German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel. — X@GermanyinPAKGerman Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has said that Ukrainians are defending the freedom not only of Germany but also of the entire of Europe.In her message on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, the…
(2026-02-24). Nearly 200 people massacred by gunmen in Kaiama LGA, Nigeria. globalvoices.org 
Amnesty International blamed the Nigerian government for the 'stunning security failure'Global VoicesNigeria Soldiers in the northeastern part of Nigeria are moving equipment, food, and troops towards the Sambisa forest. The residents of Woro and Nuku villages in
(2026-02-24). HC Dinamo Minsk secure away win over HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. eng.belta.by HC Dinamo Minsk have returned to second place in the Western Conference, holding the same number of points (78) as HC Severstal Cherepovets, with HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl five points ahead.
(2026-02-24). Philadelphia / Struggle continues to restore historic panels on enslavement. workers.org 
Philadelphia It was a celebratory rally at the President's House exhibit next to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia on Feb. 19 as members of the Black-led Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) and their supporters gathered to welcome the restoration of several of the panels depicting the lives of nine people . . . |
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Memorial demonstration for US Airman Aaron Bushnell! indybay.org 456 Montgomery, SF | Israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-24). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Steady, efficient operation of Belarus' banking sector emphasized. eng.belta.by According to the National Bank, performance indicators of the banks testify to the reliable, steady, and efficient operation of Belarus' banking sector.
(2026-02-24). RBA's labour market call risks overtightening the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). US AI giants accuse Chinese rivals of mass data theft. tribune.com.pk 
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Monday it had uncovered campaigns by three Chinese AI firms to illicitly extract capabilities from its Claude chatbot, in what it described as industrial-scale intellectual property theft. | Anthropic said DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax used a technique known as "distillation" – using outputs from a more powerful AI system to rapidly boost the performance of a less capable one. | "These campaigns are growing in intensity and sophistication," the company said in a statement. "The window to act is narrow". | Distillation is a common practice within AI develop…
(2026-02-24). China's DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's latest AI model, set to be released as soon as next week, was trained on Nvidia's most advanced AI chip, the Blackwell, a senior Trump administration official said on Monday, in what could represent a violation of US export controls. | The US believes DeepSeek will remove the technical indicators that might reveal its use of American AI chips, the official said, adding that the Blackwells are likely clustered at its data center in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China. | The person declined to say how the US government received the information or how DeepSeek obtained the…
(2026-02-24). Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA's economy. sanews.gov.za Afreximbank commits $8 billion to bolster SA's economy | By Nosihle Shelembe | South Africa's strategic partnership with the African Export—Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unlocked a US$8 billion commitment to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economy by adding more value to South Africa's natural resources. ⚪ The commitment paves the way for expanding local manufacturing and mineral processing, investing in critical infrastructure such as energy, developing industrial parks and special economic zones, and improving access to regional and continental markets under the African Continen…
(2026-02-24). Uganda Says EU Parliament Not the Right Forum for Dialogue, Dismisses Opposition Claims. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, has rejected attempts by the opposition to use the European Parliament as a platform to address concerns over the country's recent general elections, saying Kampala does not consider the EU Parliament "a relevant institution" for foreign policy engagement. Speaking on NBS Morning Breeze, Ayebare said …
(2026-02-24). Cuban foreign minister highlights meeting with UN High Commissioner in Geneva. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez highlighted on Tuesday his meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, during which he denounced the United States' hostility toward his country."Great satisfaction at holding another exchange with Volker Tàºrk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights." | On his X account, the head of Cuban diplomacy also stated that he appreciated "the state of relations between his Office and Cuba, as well as the respectful and constructive atmosphere that exists, which demonstrates the possibility of making progress on issues of co…
(2026-02-24). Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, four dead. geo.tv 
Rescue agencies work at the scene after an Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the city of Dorcheh, Isfahan province, Iran on February 24, 2026. — X@MehrnewsComHelicopter came down in Dorcheh city of Isfahan province.Sanctions-hit Iran suffered many…
(2026-02-24). Recognizing Failure, Some Liberals Are Reshaping Their Climate Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com The left has been enslaved to their climate change dogma for decades. As such, they're not ready to give it up entirely. But they are trying to craft a new message — "affordability" — around a tired old issue. Apparently, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can simplify the one that he already knows. Will voters think Rover is smarter — or still dutifully obedient?>
(2026-02-24). Trump's Iran Gambit: Deception and Dangerous End Games. counterpunch.org 
The Iranian people, divided as they are about the theocratic regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, share the bitter memory of the CIA's 1953 coup that overturned the nationalist regime of Mohammad Mossadegh and brought the Shah in to replace him. I would wager that the majority of Iranians have no love for the United States, especially after the U.S.'s "Operation Midnight Hammer" dropped bunker busters on Iran's underground nuclear reactors during its seven day war last June and reportedly killed 1000 people. Albeit it, with one significant exception: well-off Iranians who thrived under the monarchial reign of Shah R…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Moss Landing BESS Fire Exposed. indybay.org Episode spotlights the devastating Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire and features an exclusive interview with physicist Dr. Michael Hogan.
(2026-02-24). The Supreme Court hears a Line 5 oil pipeline case with high stakes for treaty rights. grist.org The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today about a narrow procedural issue that could determine whether Michigan or federal courts ultimately decide the fate of a 73-year-old oil pipeline that many tribal nations say threatens their waters, treaty rights, and ways of life. | The case, Enbridge v. Nessel, centers on Line 5, a 645-mile oil pipeline that starts in Superior, Wisconsin, snakes through Michigan, and concludes in Ontario, Canada. More than half a million barrels of oil and natural gas flow through it daily. The pipeline has leaked more than 30 times inland, spilling over a million gallons…
(2026-02-24). Will rain affect Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup Super Eights clash? tribune.com.pk 
The much-anticipated Pakistan vs England Super Eights clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to go ahead without interruption, with weather conditions looking favourable in Kandy on Tuesday. | According to the latest forecasts, there is no rain predicted around match time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, easing fears of another washout in the Super Eights stage. The match is scheduled to begin at 7: 00pm local time, with temperatures expected to hover around 27°C and a 'real feel' of 28°C. | Skies are forecast to remain largely clear, with cloud cover limited to around 14%…
(2026-02-24). US 'leading the fight' against Southeast Asian scam compounds, FBI official says. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Clearing up some misconceptions about the DoE report. wattsupwiththat.com I'm very proud of the report our team produced. I hope we get to publish a final edition and if we do, people will see how open and constructive debate among people with differing perspectives can lead to top quality science. Stay tuned.
(2026-02-24). To power Utah's data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuels. grist.org 
In Utah's rural Millard County, Kalen Taylor is bracing for the day when the farmland across the street from his home transforms into a sprawling data center complex. | The initial plans for Joule Capital Partners' 4,000-acre data center site call for six buildings, each powered by 69 Caterpillar natural gas-powered generators to meet the intensive energy demands. Construction is slated to begin this spring. Once built, Taylor will likely hear the equivalent of more than 400 semi-trucks idling in his neighborhood around the clock, producing emissions year-round. | "I just would rather look out my back door and…
(2026-02-24). Kabale Confirms PPRV, CCPP Diseases Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
A confirmed outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV), also known as goat plague, and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) has been reported in Kabale District. According to Dr. Angella Anyongyeire, the Kabale District Veterinary Officer, 15 samples collected from sick goats in the Kitumba and Kyanamira sub-counties were sent to the National Animal Disease Diagnostics …
(2026-02-24). US warplanes flood Israel as Iran proxies mobilise and Beirut staff are pulled. hindustantimes.com As Iran reportedly primes proxy networks and hardens its northern front, U.S. military aircraft have quietly appeared at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. KC refuelers and C-17 cargo planes lined up on the tarmac without formal comment, even as the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group moves closer to Haifa. Meanwhile, Washington has begun pulling staff from Beirut amid rising fears of escalation. With intercepted chatter hinting at coordinated proxy activity and American assets surging across the region, the Middle East appears to be entering a dangerous new phase. Is this precaution — or prelude?
(2026-02-24). Canada deports Punjabi youth on extortion charges, release photograph seeking public help. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has deported a Punjabi youth accused of involvement in extortion-related criminal activity. The Canadian police has released a photograph of the accused appealed to the public to provide information on his associates and activities during his stay in the country. | The accused, Lovebir, 22 was identified in early 2026 as a suspect in extortion-linked crimes. Singh, a foreign national, had been in Canada since the fall of 2023. | The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said it made Lovebir's photo public after deciding that releasing it was necessary to aid ongoing investigations. Officials hope the…
(2026-02-24). Long deployment, toilet woes strain crew on US carrier near Iran. tribune.com.pk 
As tensions with Iran escalate, the US Navy has surged two aircraft carriers into the region. One of them, the service's newest and most expensive supercarrier, is grappling with persistent plumbing failures and the human toll of an unusually long deployment, according to reporting by Gulf News, which cites US media outlets. | The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), a $13 billion successor to the Nimitz class, has been at sea since June 2025, marking more than eight months underway. Initially deployed to the Mediterranean, the carrier was rerouted in October 2025 to the Caribbean to support operations against Venezue…
(2026-02-24). Trump's Greenland 'hospital ship' offer rejected by PM with 'no thank you'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed sending a hospital ship to Greenland, claiming concern over residents' health, but Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected the offer, saying "no thank you." The proposal comes amid renewed debate over Trump's long-standing interest in acquiring the Danish autonomous territory for national security reasons.
(2026-02-24). The British Museum cannot erase Palestine. electronicintifada.net Bowing to pressure from an Israel lobby group reflects moral cowardice.
(2026-02-24). President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act. sanews.gov.za President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act | President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health. | In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the decision was taken after consultations between President Ramaphosa and Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, in light of legal challenges currently before the Constitutional Court of South Africa. | "The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Washington's Barbaric Blockade of Cuba Brings Solidarity from Small Global South Nations. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's barbaric blockade of Cuba began on January 29, and already China, Vietnam, Mexico and Russia have stepped up to help. Especially note Mexico, whose courageous president, Claudia Sheinbaum came under such great U.S. pressure that it looked like she might fold on sending oil to Cuba after Trump's threats. She didn't. The world
(2026-02-24). Tusk slams Orban over 'political sabotage' of EU aid and sanctions on Russia. hindustantimes.com Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk launched a sharp attack on Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, accusing his government of "political sabotage" for blocking a new EU sanctions package against Russia and a proposed ‚Ǩ90 billion loan for Ukraine. Tusk said that while Hungary is formally an EU member state, Orban's actions are undermining a united European front and delaying vital support for Kyiv as it continues to resist Russian aggression. The clash comes amid a growing rift inside the bloc over Hungary's stance on Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline and its repeated use of veto power on U…
(2026-02-24). Stop the Sweeps! Follow the Money. indybay.org More Meetings Slated to Demand Survival Services & Sane Treatment for Folks Outside…
(2026-02-24). Brazilian activists launch solar panel campaign for schools in Cuba. radiohc.cu Activists from the Latin American Continental Network launched a campaign in Brazil to provide solar panels to Cuban schools. Fernanda Tardim, the project coordinator, explained that the goal is to ensure electricity in educational centers in the face of the energy crisis. This effort is a direct response to the impact of the US blockade, which systematically hinders the island's sovereign development. | The campaign has the support of organizations such as the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) and the Unified Workers' Central (CUT). These organizations seek to mobilize the solidarity of millions of Brazilians to…
(2026-02-24). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Turchin lays a wreath at Independence Monument in Tashkent. eng.belta.by On 24 February, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin continued his official visit to Uzbekistan with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument in Tashkent.
(2026-02-24). The Innate and Inseparable Ties Between Nuclear Weapons and Energy. counterpunch.org 
What do Canada's retired general Wayne Eyre and Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman share in common? Answer: In their own ways, both have inadvertently warned the public about the deep relationship between nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
(2026-02-24). Man, 60, defends marriage to young woman, says they fell in love first. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). Starmer's investigation into Josh Simons' spying exposed as sham by Josh Simons. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has promised an ethics investigation into his front-bencher Josh Simons' now-exposed responsibility for the hard-right 'Labour Together' sabotage group's spying on journalists. The promise was exposed as (yet another Starmer) scam almost as soon as it was uttered. The icing on the cake is that the person who exposed it was… Josh Simons. […] | By
(2026-02-24). Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 28, 2025. — ReutersDemocrats plan boycotts, silent protests during speech.Cost-of-living worries test Trump's 'Golden Age' message.Iran questions hang over foreign policy signals…
(2026-02-24). Islamabad sets February 28 deadline for motorcycle M-Tags. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has set February 28 as the final date for installing M-Tags on motorcycles under the second phase of a citywide registration drive. | From March 1, motorcycles without M-Tags will not be allowed on roads, and vehicles found in violation will be shifted to police stations. | Officials said the measure is aimed at improving monitoring and public safety, and urged riders to complete registration before the deadline. | According to the Directorate of Excise and Taxation, motorcycle owners can have M-Tags installed up to 28 February. Enforcement will begin across Islam…
(2026-02-24). Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip. geo.tv 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. — ReutersCarney heads to India first on Asia-Pacific tour.Canada seeks to double trade, target CAN$70bn by 2030.Trip…
(2026-02-24). When Obote's Soldiers Stopped Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga in 1982. plusnews.ug 
The events at Lubaga Cathedral on Monday occurred almost exactly 44 years after armed soldiers of President Milton Obote stormed the cathedral and halted the liturgy at gunpoint. The earlier incident occurred on February 24th, 1982, during an Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, when soldiers of the Uganda National Liberation Army halted the liturgy and …
(2026-02-24). Where Ukraine and Russia stand as war enters fifth year. scmp.com Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. | As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, here's a look at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries. | Destruction | The war has resulted in widespread destruction in Ukraine. | Entire cities in Ukraine's east and south, among them Bakhmut, Toretsk and Vovchansk, have been reduced to rubble by fighting.
(2026-02-24). BSMU professor develops new cancer diagnostic method. eng.belta.by Yelena Zhuk, a professor in the Radiology Department of Belarusian State Medical University, told the STV television channel about a new cancer diagnostic method, BelTA reports.
(2026-02-24). Scottish Labour MP Leishman says Starmer's faction up to "some dark sh*t" thecanary.co 
There are still just a handful of decent people in the Labour Party, though few and far between. Alloa and Grangemouth's union-backed Brian Leishman is one. Leishman: calling it out In the Commons on Monday 23 february, Leishman challenged Starmer for his broken promise (one of so, so many) to clean up politics. He then […] | By
(2026-02-24). Sindh Bar Council demands immediate removal of Governor Kamran Tessori. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Bar Council has demanded the immediate removal of Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, by President Asif Ali Zardari, declaring political activities at the Governor House to be in violation of the Constitution. | A resolution against the governor was approved during the 109th meeting of the Sindh Bar Council, held on February 21, which decided that the "involvement of the Governor of Sindh in political activities and using Governor House for political activities is in violation of the Constitution." | The council demanded that the president immediately remove Tessori from his post, with the resolution…
(2026-02-24). 'K-wave' scams exploiting Brazil's superfans triggers police pact. scmp.com When Brazilian K-pop fan Tami spotted a social media post last month selling a rare Polaroid photo signed by ZeroBaseOne member Zhang Hao, she jumped at the opportunity. | The seller identified himself as a South Korean named Park Chae-ah, according to the Chosun Daily newspaper. She transferred the money. Then Park switched his account to private and vanished. | Tami* is far from alone.
(2026-02-24). Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand. geo.tv 
The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV. — X@SumitHansd/FileIndia's aviation regulator said late on Monday a Beechcraft air ambulance crashed in the eastern state of Jharkhand with seven people on board, including two crew members.The Beechcraft C90…
(2026-02-24). SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response. sanews.gov.za SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response | The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up. | "We are at a decisive moment where gains will either be accelerated, sustained or reversed," Zigomo said. | Speaking at the SADC Health Ministers Meeting currently underway in Sandton, near Johannesburg, Zi said the SADC region stands at a defining moment in 20…
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: Together We Declare May Day: Join in Organizing for No Kings 3 & May 1st. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-02-24). Iran's 'drone carrier' returns as US air & naval power build in Gulf | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com As U.S. carriers and fighter jets surge across the Gulf and Mediterranean, Iran's IRGC Navy flagship Shahid Mahdavi has returned from a 57-day deployment that stretched to the Atlantic and BRICS drills off South Africa. Iranian media portray the voyage as proof Tehran can project power far beyond its shores. The floating drone-and-missile base re-enters the regional chessboard just as American air power expands in Jordan. Could this oceangoing platform shadow tankers, trail carrier groups or alter calculations in a potential clash?
(2026-02-24). US Postal Worker Letter Carriers Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza in SF to Demand Living Wages. indybay.org USPO members of the NALC rallied at Harry Bridges Plaza on February 22, 2026 to demand a contract and living wages.
(2026-02-24). KZN women entrepreneurs get major boost from provincial government. sanews.gov.za KZN women entrepreneurs get major boost from provincial government | Applause and ululations filled the air at the Marine Building overlooking Durban's busy harbour as 25 women entrepreneurs from across KwaZulu-Natal stepped forward to receive more than just cheques, but a vote of confidence in their dreams. | The beneficiaries were officially handed over R1.25 million from the Women Advancement Fund (WAF) during a ceremony led by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, marking another milestone in the province's drive to place women at the centre of economic transformation. | Launched by the Premier in August 202…
(2026-02-24). Sunday 3/8: Sacramento: International Women's Day 2026 – Protest Against Fascism & Misogyny. indybay.org California State Capitol Building – front steps | 1315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA, 95814 | This is a peaceful protest…
(2026-02-24). NPC welcomes strong alignment between SONA and National Development Plan. sanews.gov.za NPC welcomes strong alignment between SONA and National Development Plan | The National Planning Commission (NPC) has welcomed the strong focus of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the objectives of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 (NDP). | In a statement on Monday, the NPC said it was pleased that, in his SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the NDP at the centre of South Africa's long-term planning framework. | The Commission highlighted that ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), it called on the President to reaffirm the centrality of the NDP in guiding national priorities…
(2026-02-24). Activists tell Supervisors to "Grow A Spine" to Melt ICE in Marin. indybay.org Human rights activists once again implored the Marin County Board of Supervisors to "Grow a Spine" by directing the county Sheriff to permanently sever ties with the SCAAP program and ICE ending the bounty paid for undocumented prisoners turned over to the agency.
(2026-02-24). Sunday 2/22: Mass Meeting: Fight for a General Strike to Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Online | www.kshamasawant.org/events/266/…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out? indybay.org On the show "What Left" a striking UESF teacher talks about their strike in San Francisco, the lack of democracy and what the members got in their 4 day strike…
(2026-02-24). Congress Must Rein in ICE to Improve the State of the Union. aclu.org In times of war and peace, prosperity and depression, American presidents have complied with their constitutional obligation to deliver to Congress an update on the nation. | It's a hallowed tradition, but this year, due to President Donald Trump's own actions, the state of this union is bleak. However, the good news is that We the People are showing tremendous courage and pushing back to protect each other. | Our country approaches a crossroads at ever-increasing speed, pushed to this brink by the Trump-Vance administration's lawless immigration force. The administration says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo…
(2026-02-24). President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines. sanews.gov.za President welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return home of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. | The South African government working closely with the Russian government secured the safe return of the men after receiving distressed calls for assistance to return home from 17 South African men between the ages of 20-39 years. | "President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positiv…
(2026-02-24). Mike Huckabee just threatened seven Arab nations' sovereignty. thecanary.co 
Statements by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, sparked widespread Arab and Muslim anger after he said he 'sees no problem' with Israel taking over the entire Middle East, before later describing his remarks as 'metaphorical exaggeration.' Mike Huckabee: quoting scripture for colonialist purposes? Huckabee's remarks came during an interview with American media personality […] | By
(2026-02-24). The Bombs Which Polish the Skulls of the Dead. scheerpost.com Anti-nuclear protest at Pine Gap. TimMilesWright, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Vijay Prashad / On 5 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New ST…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction. tribune.com.pk 
A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing. | YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company's self-styled "big, hairy, audacious goal," set more than a decade ago, to increase viewer time to more than a billion hours a day by 2016. | As he did last week when Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testified in the same Los Angeles court, plaintiff's attorney Mark Lanier told jurors that Goodrow's compensation climbed with his…
(2026-02-24). Díaz-Canel receives solidarity and affection for the Cuban people during conversation with prime minister of Barbados. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, held a cordial telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, to whom he updated the complex situation facing the island, aggravated by the energy blockade imposed by the United States.
(2026-02-24). Lahore to face Hyderabad in HBL PSL11 opener. tribune.com.pk 
The initial schedule for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been prepared. It has been proposed that the opening match on 26 March will be played between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and the new team Hyderabad Kingsmen. | A meeting was held with representatives of all franchises to discuss the draft schedule. After incorporating their suggestions, the schedule will be finalized. | According to details, with the addition of two new teams, the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will begin on 26 March. Practice sessions will take place from 22 to 25 March. Traditionally, the opening matc…
(2026-02-24). Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams. tribune.com.pk 
Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in an intense and aggressive clash between the NBA's two most in-form teams. | Sitting second in the Western Conference, the Spurs were pushed hard for their ninth-straight victory by the East-topping Pistons, who had entered the home court matchup on a five-win streak of their own. | Defenses dominated the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the 7-foot-5 Wembanyama making six blocks and 17 rebounds to fuel transitions as the Spurs pulled clear in the latter stages. | While th…
(2026-02-24). Two more die of rabies in Karachi, death toll rises to five. tribune.com.pk 
Two more people have died of rabies in Karachi hospitals, taking the total number of deaths in the city to five, officials said on Tuesday. | The deceased include an elderly resident of Lyari and a young girl from Mirpurkhas. Neither had received anti-rabies vaccination after being bitten by dogs. | According to hospital officials, Nemat Gul, a resident of Lyari, was bitten by a dog three months ago. "No medical treatment or anti-rabies vaccine was administered after the bite," his family said. | He later developed severe symptoms, including fear of water, restlessness, difficulty breathing and throat spasms.
(2026-02-24). These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules. grist.org When the developer Novva first announced that it was building Utah's largest data center campus just south of Salt Lake City, the company's CEO touted the many advantages of the region: among them a low risk of disasters, an expanding international airport, no sales tax on equipment, and the high altitude cold of the desert landscape, which would help keep cooling costs down. Perhaps most importantly, power would be cheap. Utah has some of the lowest electricity costs in the country. | "We believe Utah is a hidden gem for one of the largest wholesale colocation campuses in the United States," CEO and founder W…
(2026-02-24). Argentina football league suspends games. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's domestic football league on Monday suspended its ninth matchday in solidarity with Argentine Football Association (AFA) chief Claudio Tapia, who was given permission to leave the country by a court despite an ongoing tax fraud investigation. | The court's ruling was published Monday, five days after Tapia was barred from leaving the country over the probe. | "The mere existence of a criminal investigation does not in itself constitute sufficient grounds to prevent the applicant from traveling," the ruling states. | Tax authorities are investigating whether the AFA illegally retained retirement cont…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Defending the democratic right of political speech and assembly in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Mourinho's return upended by suspension. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated. | Mourinho cannot sit in the dug-out for the play-off second leg after being sent off during his team's 1-0 first-leg defeat in Lisbon last week. | The 63-year-old also came under fire for his controversial comments in the aftermath of alleged racial abuse aimed at Madrid star Vinicius Junior by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni. | The Argentine will miss the second leg after UEFA provisionally susp…
(2026-02-24). Saturday 2/28: International Day of Action:Stop The Wars Abroad and the War At Home With A General Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-24). 'Unity' is killing our movement whilst fascists claim the streets. thecanary.co 
The far-right is growing, and I don't mean slowly. I mean, they are in ____ing overdrive. With Rupert Lowe announcing his new 'Restore Britain' bullshit, I'm seeing a wave of absolute horrors coming out of the woodwork. Not just your average, run-of-the-mill racist who has had too much GB News shoved down their neck. These […] | By
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Soft Investment, Falling Federal Spending Lower GDP Growth to 1.4 Percent in Q4. counterpunch.org 
A sharp decline in federal spending knocked 1.15 percentage points off the growth rate in the fourth quarter. Some of this was clearly due to the government shutdown, which will be reversed in the first quarter of this year, but most of the falloff was due to cutbacks put in place by the Trump administration.
(2026-02-24). Pentagon: from botched 'hypersonic' flaunts to aircraft carriers drowning in sewage. infobrics.org This will inevitably delay the planned US aggression on Iran. Given this string of embarrassing flops, perhaps it's for the best for the Pentagon.
(2026-02-24). Year 4: UK Still Helping Ukraine Join NATO. consortiumnews.com As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year Tuesday, Britain is running an aid project helping Kiev prepare to join NATO and opening up the country to U.K. businesses, writes Mark Curtis. By Mark Curtis Declassified UK The U.K. is…
(2026-02-24). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-24). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-24). "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.
(2026-02-24). A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely. scmp.com After being sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for national security offences on February 9, Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying will decide if he wishes to appeal. He may challenge his convictions and/or sentences and has about two weeks to make up his mind. Given the length of his trial (156 days), the mountain of evidence and the legal issues, it will take time for any appeal to be resolved. | Meanwhile, foreign actors have turned their attention to securing Lai's early release. The lead…
(2026-02-24). Malcolm X was killed by the racist masters of the USA. workers.org 
The following slightly edited article appeared on the front page of Workers World newspaper on Feb. 25, 1965. It was written by the editorial staff. The bullet that stilled the voice of Brother Malcolm X came from the arsenal of imperialist white supremacy. No matter the hand that pulled the . . . |
(2026-02-24). Paramount gives higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in a play to block Netflix. tribune.com.pk 
Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to derail the HBO Max owner's deal with Netflix. | The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets, including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises, has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid, which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company, seeks to address Warner Bros' concerns about the certainty of its financing, the source said.
(2026-02-24). Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas. sanews.gov.za Lesufi welcomes boots on the ground to stamp out zama zamas | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive to deploy the SANDF to Gauteng to stamp out illegal mining and rising gang violence. | "We are pleased that these soldiers have already arrived in our province," said the Premier, delivering the State of the Province Address on Monday at Nasrec, in Johannesburg. | He said illegal mining in Gauteng has reached intolerable levels. Over 600 families, including women and children, fled from their homes in January 2026 due to the violence, threats, and attacks on the residents…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Herzog visit sparks questions over Australia's 'core values'. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station. scmp.com An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said. | The attack happened minutes after midnight near the Savyolovsky Train Station in the Russian capital's downtown, according to Moscow's branch of the Interior Ministry.
(2026-02-24). Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in September. tribune.com.pk 
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Netflix announced Monday. | The bout between two of boxing's biggest names ⚪ who famously fought a blockbuster clash in 2015, and are now both in their late forties ⚪ comes days after Mayweather announced he is coming out of retirement. | It will be broadcast live September 19 on Netflix, as the global streaming platform increasingly moves into live sports with glitzy one-off events. | "Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in b…
(2026-02-24). EU sanctions on Russia stall as Hungary blocks package and Ukraine loan | Orban. hindustantimes.com EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ministers did not agree on a 20th sanctions package against Russia at a meeting in Brussels on Monday after objections from Hungary. "Unfortunately, we did not reach an agreement on the 20th sanctions package," said Kallas. "This is a setback and a message we did not want to send today." Hungary threatened over the weekend to block the EU sanctions plans and to obstruct a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume. Watch for more…
(2026-02-24). CIS Heads of Government Council to meet in Ashgabat on 22 May. eng.belta.by During today's meeting, the council is discussing the progress and | outcomes of implementing the three-year plan to improve the regulatory | and legal framework within the CIS.
(2026-02-24). Emergency Call to Action for Iran. iacenter.org The United National Antiwar Coalition issued the following emergency call on Feb. 23, 2026. The United States has amassed a huge military presence around Iran, including an aircraft carrier group, fighter jets and drones, indicating that war is imminent. The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) is calling for popular resistance to these criminal and illegal U.S. threats to take place throughout the country. If there is a U.S. attack on Iran, we call for unified and immediate EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIONS across the United States and beyond. In an attempt to build internal opposition, the U.S. has used escalating…
(2026-02-24). Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg | Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years. | The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded in March 2023, after raising R1.51 trillion, surpassing the initial R1.2 trillion target. | To date, more than R600 billion of these commitments have flowed into projects, supporting the establishment of new factories, mines and o…
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Belarus seeks to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan, increase exports of light industry products. eng.belta.by "We are primarily interested in promoting exports. Contracts will be signed today with Vitebsk Carpets and Milavitsa. We are also working on deliveries of fabrics from Mogotex and Orsha Linen Mill. We have ongoing relations with Uzbekistan and have customers," said Nadezhda Lazarevich.
(2026-02-24). US turns to Cambodia in pursuit of influence in Southeast Asia. infobrics.org Meanwhile, Myanmar actively expands cooperation with Russia and China.
(2026-02-24). Auger-Aliassime wins opener in Dubai. tribune.com.pk 
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and worked to pull out a 6-3, 7-6 (4) opening-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang on Monday. | Auger-Aliassime was a finalist in 2025 and lost to Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Monday, he saved all four break points he faced but Zhang saved five match points ⚪ two in the 10th game of the second set and three more in the 12th to force the tiebreaker. | Auger-Aliassime's next opponent will be French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who edged Tunisian wild card Moez Echargui 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4). Mpetshi Perricard hit 2…
(2026-02-24). TRANSMED inicia operaciones para apoyar traslados hacia centros de salud. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de facilitar la movilidad del personal sanitario y de pacientes con tratamientos especiales, comenzó a funcionar este lunes la nueva empresa TRANSMED, un proyecto surgido de la colaboración entre ministerios, instituciones y autoridades provinciales.
(2026-02-24). Trabajadores de la salud de La Habana cuentan con transportación hacia sus centros laborales. radiohc.cu 
Con la apertura este lunes del Servicio Transmed se abren nuevas posibilidades para facilitar la transportación del personal del sector de la Salud en todos los municipios de La Habana hacia sus centros laborales. | La iniciativa, financiada por el Fondo para el Desarrollo del Transporte Público, brindará una alternativa de movilidad para quienes laboran en el ramo, ante el desafiante escenario actual, complejizado por la persecución petrolera impuesta por el Gobierno estadounidense. | La flotilla cuenta con 25 ómnibus de combustión, de 28 plazas, y nueve microbuses eléctricos, con 13 capacidades, en rutas preest…
(2026-02-24). Edificios del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México son iluminados con la bandera cubana. cubadebate.cu Con los colores de la bandera cubana iluminando los edificios históricos de la Plaza del Zócalo, concluyó la etapa de la campaña de acopio de solidaridad con Cuba, realizada del 14 al 22 de febrero.
(2026-02-24). World Baseball Classic: Los récords más complejos de romper. cubadebate.cu A lo largo de los Clásicos Mundiales de Béisbol se han dado varias marcas y récords interesantes. Viéndolo en retrospectiva algunos de estos registros parecen imposibles de romperse en el presente o futuro. La fiesta del béisbol de marzo llegará a su 6ta edición con 20 selecciones en acción.
(2026-02-24). Edificios del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México son iluminados con la bandera cubana. cubadebate.cu Con los colores de la bandera cubana iluminando los edificios históricos de la Plaza del Zócalo, concluyó la etapa de la campaña de acopio de solidaridad con Cuba, realizada del 14 al 22 de febrero.
(2026-02-24). Falleció diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García. radiohc.cu El diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García, reconocido por su labor en los periódicos Juventud Rebelde y Granma, falleció este lunes, confirmó su hija Danae Ayús Reyes, desde su perfil en Facebook. | Ayús García fue profesor y creador de carteles emblemáticos vinculados a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la década de los sesenta, etapa en la que contribuyó a consolidar la identidad visual de la prensa revolucionaria. | Su obra incluyó el cartel con la imagen del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Sierra Maestra, reproducido masivamente durante la crisis de octubre de 1…
(2026-02-24). World Baseball Classic: Los récords más complejos de romper. cubadebate.cu A lo largo de los Clásicos Mundiales de Béisbol se han dado varias marcas y récords interesantes. Viéndolo en retrospectiva algunos de estos registros parecen imposibles de romperse en el presente o futuro. La fiesta del béisbol de marzo llegará a su 6ta edición con 20 selecciones en acción.
(2026-02-24). Reiteran solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a escalada agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración Especial de la Reunión de Alto Nivel del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de la ONU en solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a la escalada agresiva de los Estados Unidos | Ginebra, 23 de febrero de 2026 | El Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, en ocasión de su Reunión de Alto Nivel celebrada hoy 23 de febrero de 2026 en Ginebra, Suiza, acordó la siguiente Declaración de solidaridad con Cuba y rechazo a la escalada del criminal cerco económico impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra esa hermana nación. | Condenamos enérgicamente las medidas coercitivas unilateral…
(2026-02-24). Falleció diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García. radiohc.cu El diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García, reconocido por su labor en los periódicos Juventud Rebelde y Granma, falleció este lunes, confirmó su hija Danae Ayús Reyes, desde su perfil en Facebook. | Ayús García fue profesor y creador de carteles emblemáticos vinculados a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la década de los sesenta, etapa en la que contribuyó a consolidar la identidad visual de la prensa revolucionaria. | Su obra incluyó el cartel con la imagen del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Sierra Maestra, reproducido masivamente durante la crisis de octubre de 1…
(2026-02-24). Canciller de Cuba destaca encuentro con alto comisionado de la ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez destacó este lunes el encuentro que sostuvo con el alto comisionado de Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Turk, durante el cual denunció la hostilidad de Estados Unidos contra su país. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller escribió: Gran satisfacción por sostener un nuevo intercambio con Volker Turk, Alto Comisionado de Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos ª. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que apreció ´el estado de las relaciones entre su Oficina y Cuba, así como el ambiente respetuoso y constructiv…
(2026-02-24). Day Seven of Intense Fighting: Wazalendo Claims Recapture from M23/AFC Forces. plusnews.ug 
The Wazalendo (Patriots) of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, translated in French as Volontaires Pour la Défense de la Patrie (VDP-RDC), a coalition aligned with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), claims to have recaptured several positions from the March 23 Movement/Alliance of the Congo River (M23/AFC) rebels, …
(2026-02-24). Penetraciones del mar afectan zonas cercanas al Malecón habanero este lunes. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en el municipio Plaza de la Revolución, Roilán Rodríguez Barbán, informó a través de su perfil en Facebook sobre el monitoreo de las penetraciones del mar en varias arterias de la capital. Las afectaciones se concentran en las calles 3ra, 5ta y Calzada, pertenecientes al Consejo Popular Vedado-Malecón.
(2026-02-24). Francisco Vicente Aguilera: el millonario que murió sin fortuna. radiohc.cu 
Aquel 22 de febrero de 1877, en una pequeña habitación de Nueva York que el viento invernal atraviesa sin piedad, un hombre delgado y de barba blanca lucha por respirar. | A sus 55 años, Francisco Vicente Aguilera, dueño de ingenios, teatros y miles de cabezas de ganado, agoniza. No posee ya nada. Sus zapatos están agujereados y el frío cala sus huesos. | Afuera, la ciudad que nunca duerme ignora que en ese cuarto muere un gigante. Adentro, solo queda la paradoja de un hombre que prefirió, regalar su imperio por un sueño: ver libre a la isla que lo vio nacer . | Para entender la magnitud del sacrificio de Aguiler…
(2026-02-24). Carta abierta del Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel a Barack Obama. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel escribió una carta abierta a Barack Obama instándolo a que exija que el gobierno y el Congreso de EEUU pongan fin al criminal bloqueo a Cuba…
(2026-02-24). Cuba bajo etiquetas: Cómo Washington sataniza a un país. cubadebate.cu El estudio plantea que, en la política hacia Cuba, EE.UU. no solo sanciona: también "etiqueta". Términos como "Estado patrocinador del terrorismo", "Estado fallido", "régimen" o "síndrome de La Habana" funcionan como rótulos fáciles de repetir que simplifican un conflicto complejo, fijan marcos de interpretación y preparan el terreno para decisiones más agresivas, incluida la intervención militar.
(2026-02-24). Cuba bajo etiquetas: Cómo Washington sataniza a un país. cubadebate.cu El estudio plantea que, en la política hacia Cuba, EE.UU. no solo sanciona: también "etiqueta". Términos como "Estado patrocinador del terrorismo", "Estado fallido", "régimen" o "síndrome de La Habana" funcionan como rótulos fáciles de repetir que simplifican un conflicto complejo, fijan marcos de interpretación y preparan el terreno para decisiones más agresivas, incluida la intervención militar.
(2026-02-24). Argentina extiende su dominio sobre Cuba en softbol masculino: 6-0 y sexto triunfo consecutivo en ocho años. cubadebate.cu La selección argentina de softbol masculino exhibió su poderío este lunes al vencer 6-0 a Cuba en la tercera jornada del XIII Campeonato Panamericano que se celebra en esta ciudad. El conjunto albiceleste reafirmó su dominio sobre los antillanos, a quienes no han perdido en los últimos ocho años, sumando su sexto triunfo consecutivo en el historial reciente.
(2026-02-24). 24 de febrero de 1895: La guerra de Martí. cubadebate.cu El 10 de octubre de 1868 prendió para siempre la llama de la independencia en la isla de Cuba. La gesta comenzada por Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, heredero del espíritu de lucha de quienes en la primera mitad del siglo XIX buscando liberar a Cuba del colonialismo español acompañaron al Libertador Simón Bolívar o pelearon en México contra las invasiones extranjeras, desde entonces, no se apagó jamás.
(2026-02-24). 24 de febrero de 1895: La guerra de Martí. cubadebate.cu El 10 de octubre de 1868 prendió para siempre la llama de la independencia en la isla de Cuba. La gesta comenzada por Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, heredero del espíritu de lucha de quienes en la primera mitad del siglo XIX buscando liberar a Cuba del colonialismo español acompañaron al Libertador Simón Bolívar o pelearon en México contra las invasiones extranjeras, desde entonces, no se apagó jamás.
(2026-02-24). Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba alerta sobre la quema de basura en las ciudades. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba alertó recientemente sobre los graves riesgos que implica la quema de basura en las ciudades. Según la institución, esta práctica no solo contamina el ambiente, sino que representa un peligro directo para la salud del cerebro y del sistema nervioso de la población.
(2026-02-24). Cuba øun Estado fallido? radiohc.cu El prestigioso académico e investigador cubano Luis René Fernández Tabío destacó la fortaleza institucional del sistema socialista en Cuba, "lo que permite garantizar el funcionamiento y la estabilidad de la sociedad en cualquier circunstancia". | En entrevista para esta radioemisora dejó claro que la Mayor de las Antillas dista mucho de ser un Estado fallido y agregó que es ese un argumento que utiliza la administración Trump para promover otro de sus instrumentos agresivos. Aquí la ampliación:…
(2026-02-24). Canciller denuncia nueva escalada agresiva de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Segmento de Alto Nivel del 61 período de sesiones del Consejo de Derechos Humanos. | Señora vicepresidenta: | Ha surgido una dictadura en el mundo globalizado. El orden nacido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial para evitar una tercera está siendo destruido y se proclama la filosofía del despojo como el derecho excepcional y supremo de los Estados Unidos de América a la conquista y el uso de la fuerza como una forma de ser inmanente, natural y cotidiana. | Más allá de las ideologías, todos los estados nacionales c…
(2026-02-24). Sunday 3/15: No Rest Until Liberation Rally. indybay.org 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey, Ca 93940…
(2026-02-24). I BRICS partono da New Delhi: il primo vertice degli sherpa lancia l'anno Indiano. strategic-culture.su Presidenza, agenda economica, de-dollarizzazione, nuove adesioni: radiografia completa del vertice che apre il capitolo più ambizioso nella storia del raggruppamento | Segue nostro New Delhi, 9-10 febbraio: il vertice che apre l'anno BRICS | Si è tenuto a New Delhi il 9 e 10 febbraio il primo incontro degli sherpa e sous-sherpa BRICS sotto la presidenza indiana, segnando l'avvio operativo di quello che si preannuncia come un anno crucial…
(2026-02-24). Saturday 2/28: Lecture 5: Palestinian Palestine During the Mandate. indybay.org North Berkeley Library, Meeting Room | 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley…
(2026-02-24). Trump Demanded El Mencho's Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price. theintercept.com 
On Sunday, in the wake of a military operation to kill one of the country's most infamous drug traffickers, clashes broke out across the Mexico, leaving dozens dead and producing Within hours of the operation in which troops killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a rural hideout outside Guadalajara, gunmen loyal to his Jalisco New Generation C…
(2026-02-24). Resistencia en Accion NJ Presser Responds to Attack on Auto Shop Commentary on Sherrill's ICE Responses. fightbackbetter.com 
Asma Elhuni, a coordinator of Community Responders of Resistencia en Accion NJ was asked by the Princetonian to respond to…
(2026-02-24). Cuba's ambassador to Mexico denounces U.S. economic warfare. radiohc.cu "The criminal economic war waged by the United States against Cuba has brought the island's economy to a near standstill," denounced Havana's ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, in an interview published today by La Jornada. | The diplomat told the newspaper that Washington's strategy, based on "lies" and motivated by the desire of an old Cuban elite to return to the power that the revolution wrested from them, has a "violent" economic impact on the daily lives of the country's inhabitants. | "The idea of resistance is in the Cuban DNA… There is no intention of surr…
(2026-02-24). Trump's National Security Team: Dangerous and Dysfunctional. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of 9/11, there has been a dangerous militarization of our national security and foreign policies. The military has been used to secure foreign policy goals, and the intelligence community has been militarized and politicized. Spending on defense has been excessive and even reckless. The presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden contributed to these problems with the misuse of military power after the 9/11 attacks. But it has been the authoritarian style of the Trump presidency that has made U.S. national security policy dangerous and dysfunctional. In the process, our democracy at ho…
(2026-02-24). North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un's sister as he vows to boost economy. aljazeera.com The ruling Workers' Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.
(2026-02-24). Trump set to deliver second term's first State of the Union: What to expect. aljazeera.com The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
(2026-02-24). FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling. aljazeera.com The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
(2026-02-24). Nearly 20 countries slam Israel's 'de facto annexation' drive in West Bank. aljazeera.com Joint statement says Israeli land grab is 'deliberate and direct attack' on the viability of a Palestinian state.
(2026-02-24). US women's ice hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation. aljazeera.com Olympics gold medal-winning team has politely turned down a request from President Donald Trump to attend his address.
(2026-02-24). Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities. aljazeera.com CK Hutchison says the Panama government now has 'administrative and operational control' of its two ports.
(2026-02-24). Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi's India embraced 'Israel model'. aljazeera.com As India under Modi openly embraces Israel, New Delhi appears to import more than just weapons.
(2026-02-24). Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter. aljazeera.com Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
(2026-02-24). Huge northeast US snowstorm forces millions home; disrupts schools, flights. aljazeera.com New York and other cities begin recovery after massive storm, but more snow may soon hit the already paralysed region.
(2026-02-24). France restricts US ambassador's access to officials after summons no-show. aljazeera.com US Ambassador sends embassy official in his place, his second time to skip a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.
(2026-02-24). Afghanistan bombing: What's Pakistan's strategy as India-Taliban ties grow? aljazeera.com Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
(2026-02-24). Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line. aljazeera.com New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
(2026-02-24). With 'El Mencho' killed, what's next for Mexico and the Jalisco cartel? aljazeera.com Mexico kills Oseguera Cervantes, triggering violence and uncertainty over the CJNG's future power structure.
(2026-02-24). Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government will not interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption body following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national. On Monday, Charlie Charters, a former Fiji Rugby administrator and a journalist, was released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged…
(2026-02-24). South Korea protests Japan's repeated territorial claims to islets. ecns.cn South Korea on Sunday protested Japan's repeated territorial claims to the islets lying halfway between the two countries, called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan.
(2026-02-24). Travel volumes set to hit new highs as holidayers return after Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record travel volumes were expected across China on Monday, the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, as highways, rail stations and airports nationwide filled with people returning to work and school after the Chinese New Year break.
(2026-02-24). Team China finishes Milan-Cortina 2026 with 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals. ecns.cn With five gold, four silver and six bronze medals at Milan-Cortina 2026, China achieved its best result at an overseas Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-24). Historic alleyways in Fuzhou attract thousands of tourists during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn On the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, Feb 23, 2026, crowds throng Nanhou Street in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, as the city's historic alleyways become popular attractions during the festive break.
(2026-02-24). DPRK top leader outlines general economic goals for next five years. ecns.cn The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea outlined general goals for the national economy over the next five years, focusing on stabilization, consolidation and a gradual qualitative development, state media said Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). CPC launches education campaign to promote sound performance mindset. ecns.cn The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has issued a circular to launch a Party-wide campaign to guide CPC members, especially officials, in establishing and practicing a correct understanding of what it means to perform well.
(2026-02-24). Moscow explosion kills 1 officer, injures 2. ecns.cn One traffic police officer was killed and two others were injured following the detonation of an unidentified device at Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow, the Russian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concludes in Verona. ecns.cn The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday.
(2026-02-24). Chancellor of Germany to start China visit. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will begin a two-day official visit to China on Wednesday, marking his first trip to the country since taking office in May last year.
(2026-02-24). Team China excels on and off the field at 2026 Games. ecns.cn Team China has "achieved excellence" both on and off the field in Milan, Italy, over the past two weeks, said Tong Lixin, deputy head of the Chinese delegation at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-24). Nianhuo rush sparks spending. ecns.cn A distinct shift in consumption trends marked this year's Spring Festival, as the integration of online and offline sales of local specialties, coupled with a surge in IP co-branded cultural items and high-tech gadgets, highlighted the nation's growing cultural confidence.
(2026-02-24). Niche towns attract droves of visitors. ecns.cn Some lesser-known or small Chinese towns and cities — with a strong festive ambience during Chinese New Year — alongside Neo-Chinese style destinations, have experienced "wealth beyond measure" during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday. Both domestic and international tourists have shown a tendency to linger in these areas.
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). China's forest coverage reaches 241 million hectares, about 100 trees per person. ecns.cn China's forest coverage has reached 3.614 billion mu (about 241 million hectares), equivalent to roughly 100 trees per person, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2026-02-24). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Monday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, commending the delegation for achieving its best-ever results in overseas Winter Olympic Games.
(2026-02-24). Beijing urges U.S. to rescind tariff measures. ecns.cn China has urged the United States to rescind its unilateral tariff measures imposed on trading partners, and said it would keep a close eye on any "alternative measures" adopted by Washington to sustain hefty duties, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
(2026-02-24). China sees peak of return travel on final day of Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Passengers crowd Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing as they return from their Spring Festival holiday journeys on Feb. 23, 2026, which marks the last day of the holiday.
(2026-02-24). 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.
(2026-02-24). Robot craze sweeps Lanzhou in northwest China. ecns.cn A quadruped robot interacts with visitors at a robot-themed amusement park in Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2026.
(2026-02-24). Xi greets Kim on reelection as WPK general secretary. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has congratulated Kim Jong-un on his reelection as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, emphasizing joint efforts to write a new chapter for China-DPRK friendship.
(2026-02-24). China urges Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's remarks released on Monday.
(2026-02-24). China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control watchlist. ecns.cn China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control watchlist, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). Border officers dedicated to work. ecns.cn An armed police officer on duty at Dakaihe Border Inspection Station in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.On an average, officers check about 15,000 vehicles, 42,000 travelers and over 8,000 metric tons of cargo per day.
(2026-02-24). An American professor's lens on China. ecns.cn Once a sociology PhD and labor organizer in the United States, Mark Levine, a U.S. professor based in China, has made the country his home for more than two decades, transforming from an observer into a storyteller who uses music, writing and teaching to bridge cultures.
(2026-02-24). Police arrest dozens of Bedouin Israelis on suspicion of weapons trafficking. haaretz.com Police said undercover officers purchased weapons worth over 1 million shekels (around $320,000) from the suspects, including 13 M-16 rifles and 11 Glock pistols. Dozens of weapons were also confiscated during the operation.
(2026-02-24). Israeli settlers shot three Palestinians in the West Bank, as IDF troops looked on. haaretz.com Residents of Mukhmas, which was attacked by settlers last week, spoke of settlers 'behaving like animals,' and soldiers standing by who 'smoked as if nothing was happening'…
(2026-02-24). FIFA Needs to Call Full Time on Discrimination. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior shoots the ball to score teams first goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, February 17, 2026. | © 2026 Joao Bravo/Sports Press Photo/Sipa USA/AP Photo…
(2026-02-24). Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Memorial ceremony held on February 21, 2020 at the Saint Theresia Cathedral l in Kumbo, North-West region, Cameroon, for victims of the Ngarbuh massacre. | © 2020 Private…
(2026-02-24). South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters attend the International Anti-Corruption Day Commemoration in Durban, South Africa, December 8, 2024. | © 2024 Eliah July/Gallo Images via Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers, who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state-owned enterprises, from attacks and killings, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to conduct effective, prompt, and impartial investigations to hold those responsible to account and to ensure justice for the victims and their families.During the Sta…
(2026-02-24). Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2026 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch | Iran's intelligence agencies and security forces have carried out mass, arbitrary, violent arrests and detentions of protesters, including children, since December 28, 2025. Tens of thousands are reported to have been arrested across the country. Waves of arrests have continued following the countrywide massacres of January 8 and 9, 2026.Authorities have subjected detainees to torture and other ill-treatment. Those detained are at serious risk of death in custody, grossly unfair trials, and secret, summary, and arbitrary executions. Autho…
(2026-02-24). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-24). 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…
(2026-02-24). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-24). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-24). 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…
(2026-02-24). Police impound 261 illegal passports. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 …
(2026-02-24). Court blocks KCB from auctioning Late Babu's Kololo residence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, …
(2026-02-24). Why the African Union meeting for ministers responsible for trade matters for Africa. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | On 25—26 February 2026, African ministers responsible for trade will gather in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, under the African Union (AU) framework. This meeting comes just weeks before the Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled for March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Yet again, just …
(2026-02-24). Egyptian expatriates' remittances hit record 41.5 bln USD in 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Remittances from Egyptian expatriates increased by 40.5 percent in 2025, reaching a record high of 41.5 billion U.S. dollars, up from 29.6 billion dollars in 2024, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday. The CBE noted that remittances rose in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-2026, which …
(2026-02-24). At least 606 migrants dead or missing in Med since start of 2026. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). US orders exit of Beirut embassy personnel amid Iran tension. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday ordered non-emergency personnel to leave its embassy in Beirut as "This is a temporary measure intended to ensure the safety of our personnel while maintaining our ability to operate and assist US citizens," a senior State Department official said on customary condition of anonymity. | Around 40 embassy personnel left through Beirut's international airport on Monday, a Lebanese security source told…
(2026-02-24). Paramount makes higher bid for Warner Bros Discovery. newarab.com 
Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters news agency on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid — which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company [md…
(2026-02-24). Australia seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession. newarab.com 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for Albanese said he had communicated with his
(2026-02-24). Prominent Tunisia lawyer released from prison. newarab.com 
Prominent Tunisian lawyer Souab, 69, was detained in April last year after condemning a Upon his release from prison in Tebourba, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Tunis, relatives embraced Souab, who declined to comment, but flashed a V-sig…
(2026-02-24). Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China. newarab.com 
The deal for the Chinese-made CM-302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed, the people said. | The supersonic missiles have a range of about 290 kilometres and are designed t…
(2026-02-24). Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting. newarab.com 
Australia on Tuesday opened a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, The attack at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration shocked a country with strict gun laws and fuelled calls for tougher controls and stronger action against antisemitism. | The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell. | It will consider the…
(2026-02-24). Iran issues warning to students amid renewed protests. newarab.com 
Students have a right to protest but must "understand the red lines", University students kicked off a new semester with gatherings over the weekend in which they revived slogans from nationwide protests against the country's clerical leadership that peaked in January and were met by a deadly crackdown. | On Monday, the third consecutive day of…
(2026-02-24). GCC rally with Kuwait against Iraq in maritime dispute. newarab.com 
Gulf states expressed The dispute began when Iraq Kuwait responded by summoning Ira…
(2026-02-24). Sudan's warring factions are consistently targetting aid workers. newarab.com 
One of the latest incidents took place on 19 February, when a The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were allegedly b…
(2026-02-24). Accused harasser in Cairo becomes TV star, victim gets threats. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). A traveller's guide to discovering Ramadan across MENA cities>. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-24). The Royal Australian Navy is unwilling to listen to its own advice. onlineopinion.com.au Australia ignored its own superior landing vessel design. Now we've spent $1.1 billion on something inferior.
(2026-02-24). 'Ideally, you'd know nothing about the game': festival censorship and the short memory of arts reporting. onlineopinion.com.au From Patrick White to 2026, Adelaide keeps censoring. The real scandal is that few journalists remember.
(2026-02-24). Fact Check: Does DW Overlook Key Context in Its Hunger Crisis Report? thinktank.pk Overview of the DW Article's Main Claims Media underreport chronic hunger and crises in the Global South, especially Africa and other low-visibility regions. The lack of coverage contributes to political and humanitarian neglect of these crises. Media and politics have a reciprocal relationship — crises not in the media stay out of political debate. Global …
(2026-02-24). ‚Ǩ90 Billion Blocked, $588 Billion Needed: Europe's Ukraine Dilemma Exposed. thinktank.pk The European Union's efforts to launch a landmark ‚Ǩ90 billion financial support loan for Ukraine have hit a major stumbling block. Hungary's unexpected veto of the package has triggered intense political backlash in Brussels, raising fundamental questions about EU unity and the bloc's long-term strategy for supporting Ukraine amid a brutal Russian war that now …
(2026-02-24). 32 Inches Snow, 600,000 Power Outages: Is Climate Change Fueling Extreme Winter Storms? thinktank.pk A powerful winter storm — officially classified by meteorologists as a bomb cyclone nor'easter — has slammed the US East Coast with up to 32 inches of snow, crippling infrastructure from the Mid-Atlantic to New England and leaving more than 600,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm has triggered states of emergency, paralyzed travel …
(2026-02-24). Is a Transatlantic Trade War Brewing? EU Freezes US Agreement. thinktank.pk The decision by the European Union (EU) to freeze progress on its trade deal with the United States (US) marks a significant moment in transatlantic economic relations. The pause reflects growing uncertainty over US tariff policy and raises important questions about the future of global trade, political stability, and economic cooperation between two of the …
(2026-02-24). Beijing is of Vital Importance for Tehran: Is the same true for China? unitedworldint.com 
The most probable answer is hidden in a policy inherited from Deng Xiaoping By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, President of the Center for Sino-Turkish Studies, Beijing / China As we enter a period where increasing US-Israel aggression toward Iran and military options from Washington are being voiced at the highest levels, the stance China will take is …
(2026-02-24). A Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A newer Medicare program designed to help seniors pay for their medications has shown some early success, research shows, but health care advocates and clinicians say not enough people know about it. | The Th…
(2026-02-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-24). Berlinale award winners demand festival and its backers take a clear stand against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The support for Israel's genocidal policy by the German government and cultural institutions was the subject of fierce and prolonged protest at this year's Berlinale.
(2026-02-24). Union shuts down South Australian nurses' strike in backroom deal with Labor government. wsws.org The union-government deal is a betrayal of nurses and midwives' deep-seated anger over real wage cuts and intensifying workloads throughout South Australia's public health system.
(2026-02-24). UNAC/UHCP bureaucrats shut down Kaiser Permanente strike without a contract. wsws.org This is a flagrant violation of the basic democratic rights of the 31,000 workers, who have been on strike for a month. They must organize to overturn this decision made over their heads.
(2026-02-24). The real state of Trump's America: Social misery, dictatorship, war—and an upsurge of class struggle. wsws.org The fascist president heads a government of, by and for the financial oligarchy.
(2026-02-24). US begins pulling staff from Beirut embassy amid Iran attack buildup. wsws.org The State Department ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut on Monday, amid a major buildup of forces in the Middle East and intensifying preparations for war against Iran.
(2026-02-24). Australia: Questions about Bondi terrorist attack remain unanswered. wsws.org The perpetrators were known to ASIO, the domestic spy agency, and appear to have been active in an extremist milieu that included supporters of the Islamic State terrorist organisation.
(2026-02-24). Oppose the persecution of high school students protesting ICE! Mobilize the working class against dictatorship! wsws.org Across the United States, students are being threatened, suspended, arrested and violently attacked for exercising basic democratic rights.
(2026-02-24). High school students protesting ICE remain jailed days after police assault in Pennsylvania. wsws.org Days after video showed a police chief choking a student, at least five youth remain in custody as authorities stonewall the public.
(2026-02-24). Australia: Early childhood educators in Victoria set to strike. wsws.org Educators remain trapped in a cycle of low pay, excessive workloads and chronic staff shortages.
(2026-02-24). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Following a 24-hour general strike last week in Argentina, walkouts continued in some areas, while the US Department of Agriculture will permit faster line speeds in meatpacking plants.
(2026-02-24). After Supreme Court decision, Trump tariff war to intensify. wsws.org The court ruling does not mean a return to constitutionality by the Trump regime or a restoration of the status quo ante as far as international economic relations are concerned.
(2026-02-24). US-backed "execution" of Jalisco Cartel chief threatens greater carnage in Mexico. wsws.org The US-directed "execution" of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho in Mexico has unleashed nationwide chaos and will be exploited to deepen militarization and imperialist control.