(2026-02-27). In defense of de-platforming Zionists on college campuses. mondoweiss.net 
The debate over de-platforming Zionists isn't about free speech but whether Zionism deserves a platform in a civilized learning community. Haviv Rettig Gur's talk at Haverford College, justifying the Gaza genocide, shows the answer is 'no.'
(2026-02-27). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-02-27). Epstein and the Politics of Distraction. counterpunch.org 
After the beginning of Trump's second term, the connections between capitalism, white supremacy and imperial domination became increasingly clear. These have been highlighted through ICE raids as modern-day slave patrols, global criminal operations such as the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, and United States assistance to Israel's genocide in
(2026-02-27). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-27). The sinister nexus between India and Israel. tribune.com.pk 
In Israel, Narendra Modi has been crowned with the Knesset Medal, the first foreign leader ever to receive the highest parliamentary honor. The award is much more than a diplomatic showpiece — it rewards the Indian leader for his unwavering allegiance to Benjamin Netanyahu, a stance that, by Modi's own standards, is no anomaly. | What makes it striking, however, is the timing. Modi has once again sworn, in full view of the world, to support Israel, but in effect he has endorsed the scale of violence that UN experts and human rights organizations have described as amounting to genocide. In doing so, the f…
(2026-02-27). From Toledo, Ohio to Rome, Italy: BDS and Grassroots Solidarity Defy the IHRA Smear and Israel's Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Two cities on opposite sides of the Atlantic—Toledo, Ohio, my hometown, and Rome, the ancient capital of Italy—are rising together in defiance of the same machinery of repression. In both places, local movements are demanding an end to all ties with apartheid Israel, while their respective governments—Ohio's state legislature and Italy's national government under Giorgia
(2026-02-27). 'Flagrant War Crime': Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers. scheerpost.com 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 It's been almost one year since Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers in a brutal two-hour massacre on a vehicle convoy in southern Gaza. Israeli soldier…
(2026-02-27). Biden delivered the Country to Trump, disbelieving Gaza Death Statistics; they were Underestimates. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Democratic National Committee is The analysis is certainly correct. Democrats win when the youth and progressives join their wider coalition. The youth didn't come out to vote in 2004, and John Kerry lost. The youth came ou…
(2026-02-27). Chris Hedges: The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don't Want You to See. scheerpost.com Reaper Madness — by Mr. Fish | 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 Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | NEW YORK: "The Voice of Hind Rajab," like all great pieces of art, takes a straightforward story — the battle to save the life of a 6-year-old girl, Hind Rajab, trapped in a car in Gaza surrounded by murdered fa…
(2026-02-27). The Iran Crisis, Elijah Magnier on 'The Countdown between Tehran Washington'. thealtworld.com In this February 25 convo, JWE President Helena Cobban and the strategic analyst Elijah Magnier explored issues raised in Magnier's crucial recent article "The Countdown Between Tehran and Washington: Ultimatum, Escalation, and the Brink of War". | This conversation inaugurated Part 2 of Just World Ed's ongoing "Gaza & the World" project, which is tracking developments in the still-simmering…
(2026-02-27). Iran hails 'serious' US talks as Araghchi flags progress, more rounds soon. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the third round of talks with the US were 'one of the most serious and prolonged' sessions held so far, claiming 'significant progress on 'some issues'. The talks, which focused on Tehran's nuclear ambitions and US sanctions, spanned nearly four hours in the morning and around two hours in the evening, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi assisting on technical issues. He said that the two sides could hold another round of talks 'very soon, perhaps within the next week or so'. Watch fo…
(2026-02-27). US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress. geo.tv 
An Iranian woman walks past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026
(2026-02-27). Iran, US hold talks in push to avert war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the United States were holding talks in Switzerland on Thursday, in a last-ditch bid to avert war under the shadow of the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades. | The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal. | While Iran has insisted the discussions focus solely on its nuclear programme, the US wants Tehran's missile programme and its support for militant groups in the region curtailed. | The US and Iranian delegations held a morning session at the Omani amba…
(2026-02-27). Iran's Foreign Minister Says Geneva Talks Were the Most Serious Yet. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the talks between US and Iranian officials in Geneva were one of the most "serious" rounds of negotiations yet, though the threat of a US attack on Iran remains, as there were no signs of a major breakthrough. Araghchi told Iranian TV that the talks "made …
(2026-02-27). Iran blast adds fuel to US—Iran nuclear standoff as Geneva talks wobble. hindustantimes.com As US—Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Geneva, yet another mystery explosion and intense blaze have hit an industrial site in southern Iran, adding to a string of recent, unexplained incidents nationwide. Firefighting operations are underway, but authorities have so far declined to disclose the cause, fueling suspicions of sabotage or covert strikes at a time when multiple blasts and fires have been reported in Tehran province and other regions over the past three weeks.
(2026-02-27). On cam: Khamenei's top aide issues nuclear bombshell, denies plans for nuke weapons: 'Even if I…'. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons as fresh talks with the United States resume in Geneva. He cited the Supreme Leader's religious decree banning nuclear arms, calling it binding. The negotiations come amid rising tensions and a major US military buildup in the Middle East under Donald Trump, who has warned Iran to reach a deal within days or face consequences. While both sides describe earlier rounds as positive, deep mistrust remains over Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief, keeping global attention fixed on the high-stakes diplomacy.
(2026-02-27). A Most Disappointing Geneva Diplomatic Doubleheader. counterpunch.org 
"It's a beautiful day for a ballgame… Let's play two!" was a favorite saying of Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks. Diplomats recently came to Geneva to play a diplomatic doubleheader. In the morning, in the first "game," there was a negotiating session between Iranian and U.S. representatives on Iran's nuclear program,
foreignpolicy.com (2026-02-27). War With Iran Would Be Illegal and Stupid. Democrats Should Care.There was little that was surprising about U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. It contained the usual mix of racism, weird solipsistic digressions, needy self-glorification, and outright lies that Americans have unfortunately become accustomed to. But one thing that was striking in the nearly two-hour speech was the scant amount of time given to the possibility of war with Iran.
(2026-02-27). Hillary calls on Trump to testify in Epstein probe. tribune.com.pk 
Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive by demanding President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender. | Clinton told the congressional committee she had no information about Epstein's crimes, never recalled encountering him, and had never visited his island or flown on his plane, accusing the panel of trying to "protect one public official" ⚪ Trump. | James Comer, who chairs the committee that will also grill former president Bill Clinton on Friday, said "the purpose of the whole investigation is to…
(2026-02-27). Why the Epstein Files Are Shattering Global Theory. counterpunch.org 
When British author David Icke wrote his seminal work, The Biggest Secret: The Book That Will Change the World, published in 1999, he was not speaking metaphorically. When he detailed the "reptilian genetic streams" of "elite" families—human-reptile hybrids allegedly engineering global events—he meant it literally. To Icke, the world is not run by mere men, but by an interdimensional species operating just outside the visible light spectrum.
(2026-02-27). The Meaning of Maduro in Metropolitan Detention. counterpunch.org 
I traveled all day to get there, to the prison where the leader of the Bolivarian process is held hostage. It was early January, only a week after Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were kidnapped from Caracas, Venezuela and flown to the prison where they are still held in the Empire State. It
(2026-02-27). Delcy Rodríguez llama a Trump a poner fin a sanciones. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez instó este jueves a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, a poner fin a las sanciones y al bloqueo impuestos por Washington a la nación suramericana, luego de que el inquilino de la Casa Blanca calificara a Caracas como ´un amigo y socio ª de su país. | En un encuentro con jóvenes, Rodríguez expresó: Yo espero —y es el sentir de los venezolanos—, que como amigos que somos de EE.UU. y de todos los países que somos, que ya cesen el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Venezuela, porque nuestros jóvenes tienen derecho a reivindicar sus aspirac…
(2026-02-27). Delcy Rodríguez llama a Trump a poner fin a sanciones. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez instó este jueves a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, a poner fin a las sanciones y al bloqueo impuestos por Washington a la nación suramericana, luego de que el inquilino de la Casa Blanca calificara a Caracas como ´un amigo y socio ª de su país. | En un encuentro con jóvenes, Rodríguez expresó: Yo espero —y es el sentir de los venezolanos—, que como amigos que somos de EE.UU. y de todos los países que somos, que ya cesen el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Venezuela, porque nuestros jóvenes tienen derecho a reivindicar sus aspirac…
(2026-02-27). dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads. sanews.gov.za dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission's (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners. | A study from the University of the Free State found that some sanitary pads and panty liners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals. These chemicals may cause health issues like hormonal imbalance, infertility, endometriosis, and some cancers. | "These products aim to protect women during their menstrual cycle. Therefore, the NCC should prioritise consumer saf…
(2026-02-27). Trump's National Security Chaos: What Needs to be Done. counterpunch.org 
Earlier this week, I wrote about the dysfunction and danger associated with Donald Trump's national security policies, processes, and personnel. No one should expect the Trump administration to correct these deficiencies. It lacks the personnel, the experience, the inclination to do so. But we should nonetheless focus on what needs to be done. The most
(2026-02-27). The culture war is coming for your electricity. grist.org 
(2026-02-27). Modi in Israel: Will India inherit Mid-East's enemies through Netanyahu's 'hexagon of alliance'. hindustantimes.com Is India about to cross a line it has carefully avoided for decades? As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pitching a bold new idea, a "Hexagon" alliance meant to reshape the strategic map of West Asia. But here's the real question: Can India join a bloc without sacrificing its prized strategic autonomy? For years, New Delhi has walked a diplomatic tightrope, buying weapons from Israel, oil from the Gulf, maintaining ties with Iran, working with the U.S., and still claiming independent decision-making. That balancing act has been India's superpower. So what changes…
(2026-02-27). K-P launches Dengue Action Plan 2026 ahead of peak season. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has launched the Dengue Action Plan 2026 across the province on Friday as an early measure to prevent possible outbreaks and protect public health. The plan was approved by the chief secretary of K-P, and its implementation was formally initiated in a meeting chaired by the health minister and secretary health. | The meeting reviewed the current dengue situation and emphasised strong coordination, timely reporting, and preventive steps before the peak season. Officials stated that the government is taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of outbreaks and ensu…
(2026-02-27). Argentina's general strike fights anti-worker 'reforms'. workers.org 
Since Feb. 19, the day of the general strike, the working class of Argentina has begun to organize and mobilize. The strike was in response to the actions of both the Javier Milei administration and Argentina's capitalist class, particularly over the proposed labor reform bill that seeks to roll back . . . |
(2026-02-27). PSX volatile amid Afghanistan escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Stocks endured a volatile session on Friday as escalating tensions on the western border — marked by Pakistani airstrikes deep into Afghan territory and reports of hundreds of casualties — weighed heavily on equities, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 index down by over 3,000 points intraday before a partial recovery trimmed losses by the close. | At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) settled at 168,062, shedding 831 points or 0.49%. | "When borders get hot, markets retreat," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited. The market opened on a ne…
(2026-02-27). McDonald's removes food images from billboards. What's happening. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In an unexpected move, McDonald's has removed images of food from its billboards across Germany, igniting curiosity and raising questions about the reason. People across the European country captured before and after a billboard showing McDonald's famous French fries box, one empty and the other filled and asked why the company is removing food.According to sources, in Germany, McDonald's decided to remove food images from its billboards during daylight hours for Ramadan, a month during which Muslims are fasting from dawn to sunset.üá©üá™ In Germany, M…
(2026-02-27). Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15. tribune.com.pk 
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. | The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms that remain accessible to younger users, Nowacka said, adding that the law could take effect by early 2027. | "We see the mental health of children and young people, we see a decline in their intellectual competence," said Nowacka, adding that the size of penalties…
(2026-02-27). The Strait of Hormuz and Iran: Where Geography becomes a Weapon. juancole.com
(2026-02-27). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…
(2026-02-27). Police Hunts for Thugs Who Robbed Pistol from Counter-Terrorism Officer. plusnews.ug 
The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has launched a manhunt for three suspected thugs who attacked and robbed a Counter-Terrorism (CT) police officer in the early hours of Wednesday morning along the Kasangati-Kira Road. Sergeant Stephen Ngobi was reportedly attacked at around 5: 00 am as he waited for a boda-boda to transport him to his …
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-27). Purim and St. Paddy Free Palestine. counterpunch.org 
The Irish/Jewish convergence of Purim and St. Patrick's Day — with pro-bonobo and Free Palestine touches — comes together in one lucky Max Collage, as I continue to try to process my deep grief for my beloved husband, Maximillian Lobkowicz di Filangieri (11/8/1943 — May 13, 2025) through an auspicious arrangement of sweet-and-spicy, memory-infused, good-vibes-triggering
(2026-02-27). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-02-27). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-27). Celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. workers.org 
Sara Flounders — a Workers World contributing editor, who helps coordinate the International Action Center and the United National Antiwar Coalition — gave the following presentation at the International Manifesto Group webinar on Feb. 21, celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. Thank you, International Manifesto Group and Carlos Martinez. . . . |
(2026-02-27). BVB's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown. tribune.com.pk 
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season. | After a 2-0 first-leg win the 2024 Champions League runners-up looked set for the last 16, but Dortmund unravelled midweek in Bergamo and crashed out of Europe with a calamitous 4-1 defeat. | Speaking to AFP and other media hours after returning from Italy on Thursday, Kobel said the Bayern clash may be the tonic a wounded Dortmund need. | "Obviously it's a tough situation. Sometimes it's easier sai…
(2026-02-27). Ed Sheeran Caught The Train To Melbourne To Protect The Climate. But What About His Thousands Of Fans? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This week, images on social media showed global superstar Ed Sheeran alighting from the overnight train from Sydney into the decidedly utilitarian surrounds of Southern …
(2026-02-27). Viral ice hockey romance 'Heated Rivalry' returning in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
The second season of the viral, boundary-pushing ice hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" is officially on the way. | Show creator Jacob Tierney revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday that the fan-fueled phenomenon will return in April 2027. | Tierney shared that the writers' room is already in full swing and cameras are set to roll in August. | "There will be more 'Heated Rivalry' on your TVs, like, truly, as soon as humanly possible," he told host Gayle King. | Based on Rachel Reid's beloved book series, the Canadian drama exploded across social media for its electric mix of hockey intensity and heartfelt LGBTQ+ ro…
(2026-02-27). UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-27). Street Vending In Kampala: Balancing Livelihoods, Law, and City Order. plusnews.ug 
Kampala's streets have long been a stage for informal trade. From small hawkers carrying goods on their backs to vendors setting up stalls along sidewalks and major roads, the city's informal economy is vital for thousands of livelihoods. Yet this same street vending on Kampala city streets has generated tension with licensed traders, city authorities, …
(2026-02-27). People to protest against Britain's nuclear expansion at RAF Marham. thecanary.co 
CND, along with trade unions, civil society, and faith groups, will gather at RAF Marham on Saturday, 28 February. They're protesting against Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets. And they're demanding that Keir Starmer reverses the plan to give the RAF a nuclear role for the first time in nearly 30 years. The protest […] | By
(2026-02-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-27). Dog Fight in New York: Rep Randy Fine's Latest Attack on American Muslims. counterpunch.org 
On February 15, Congressman Randy Fine took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend dogs and offend Muslims. Fine posted that "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." Where on earth did that come from? Fine, a Republican representing Florida's 6th Congressional District, was reacting to
(2026-02-27). Resistance is History, Resistance is Life. counterpunch.org Ramzy Baroud, editor of the Palestine Chronicle, which has been the most reliable English language news source regarding the conflict in Palestine since before October 2, 2023 and even more so since that date, writes history from the heart. His stories of families (including his own) and their lives as refugees, freedom fighters, doctors and
(2026-02-27). Tracey Emin: A Second Life Tate Modern's Must-See Retrospective Explores Trauma And Transcendence. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The most powerful art speaks of and to the emotions. It tackles trauma and cathartically helps us to cope with it. It acknowledges pain, suffering and betrayal. It goes …
(2026-02-27). Germany's Merz meets China's tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited China's eastern tech hub of Hangzhou on Thursday and met leading figures including those from Alibaba Group Holding and Unitree Robotics, signalling growing international recognition of the country's robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. | Merz had lunch and took group photos with local entrepreneurs, including Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing, according to a social media account run by Chinese state…
(2026-02-27). Cuba Resists: an Interview With Journalist Boris Luis Cabrera. counterpunch.org Boris Luis Cabrera, 53, is a veteran Cuban journalist who writes in a style clearly influenced by the cinematic, new journalism of the 1970s. He covers a wide range of topics and, for the last 10 years, has worked as a sports reporter for the Cuban press agency, Prensa Latina. I met him in February,
(2026-02-27). Queensland's war on words: Antisemitism Bill threatens free speech. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Rukungiri Municipality Tables Draft Budget of UGX 14.46 Billion for FY 2026/27. plusnews.ug 
Rukungiri Municipal Council has tabled a draft budget for the Financial Year 2026/27 of UGX 14,469,440,000, an increase of UGX 274,365,000 from last financial year's approved budget of UGX 14,195,075,000. The draft budget was presented before the municipal council meeting by the Secretary for Finance, Planning and Administration, Fred Besigye. According to the draft estimates, …
(2026-02-27). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-27). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-27). Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
On the morning of 27 February, the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square, London, was smeared with red paint: Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action The statue is a so-called listed sculpture and is part of a group of statues of politicians (some of the other ones […] | By
(2026-02-27). Trump Iranian missile claim unsupported by US intelligence, say sources. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran will soon have a missile capable of striking the United States is not supported by US intelligence reports and appears to be exaggerated, according to three sources familiar with the assessments. This casts doubt on part of his case for a possible attack on the Islamic Republic. | In his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump began setting out his case to the American public for why the US could launch strikes against Iran, saying Tehran was "working on missiles that will soon reach" the United States. | However, there have been no changes, two sour…
(2026-02-27). Tim Wilson's inflation cure: Unemployment as collateral damage. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Victory In Gorton And Denton Is Historic For The Greens And Cataclysmic For Britain's Two-Party Politics. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Green party's dramatic capture of Gorton and Denton, supposedly one of Labour's safest parliamentary constituencies, offers yet more evidence of the fragmentation of …
(2026-02-27). Daily Memo: Another Kavanaugh Stop, Woman Detained and Released Outside Courthouse. lataco.com Today, ICE was observed stopping a vehicle in Colton, hanging around Riverside, San Bernardino, at the Santa Maria Jail again, and in Escondido. In Paramount, ICE was seen taking a man off the street. Community members were also able to pressure agents back to their field office in Oxnard. In San Diego, community members confronted ICE in a parked vehicle outside of Lincoln High School. The agent pepper-sprayed the community watcher before driving off.
(2026-02-27). Hope Beats Hate: Green Party Defeats Reform and Labour in Huge Gorton and Denton By-Election Victory. bylinetimes.com 
In the end it wasn't even close. Hannah Spencer and the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election by a whopping 41% of the vote – pushing Reform and Labour into a distant second and third place. | The result followed
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. 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 sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-27). Cuba Kills Florida Infiltrators as Regime Change Ramps Up. consortiumnews.com The Cuban Interior Ministry detained seven others involved in the plot, including one who "had allegedly been sent from the United States to facilitate the landing and reception of the armed group." By Jake Johnson Common Dreams The Cuban government said…
(2026-02-27). Heads Up NJ: Deathhouse Dealer PNK Group w/ Warehouse in (or near) Winslow, NJ. fightbackbetter.com Winslow NJ is already the site of a swirling controversy over possible plans to construct a regional prison facility to…
(2026-02-27). Israel escalates airstrikes in Lebanon amid threats of US aggression on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The current week marked a considerable escalation by Israel against Lebanon, which was perceived as an attempt to restrain Hezbollah from supporting Iran if the latter was attacked.
(2026-02-27). Khamenei 'vanishes underground' as leak ties Rouhani, Zarif to succession plot. hindustantimes.com Iran's already murky power struggle has taken a darker turn with fresh claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved into a secret underground shelter, where senior officials are reportedly blindfolded before being driven to his location to ensure his hideout cannot be traced. This comes amid reports of a plot to oust Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during January's unrest. The alleged scheme, first detailed by France's Le Figaro, accused former president Hassan Rouhani and ex—foreign minister Javad Zarif of quietly trying to sideline Khamenei with the help of reformist clerics and…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign | Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is today leading a Community-Based Health Screening Campaign at Giyani Stadium in Limpopo as part of ongoing efforts to encourage individuals and communities to take charge of their health by adopting healthier lifestyles and preventative behaviours. | In a statement, the department highlighted that the rate of morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), otherwise known as the diseases of lifestyle, has been on the rise in the past years in South Africa and globally, with signif…
(2026-02-27). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-27). Palace battle into Conference League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Crystal Palace moved into the UEFA Conference League last 16 with a 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, while Fiorentina survived a huge scare against Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday. | Palace were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Bosnian side Zrinjski in the first leg of their play-off tie last week. | But Oliver Glasner's team avoided an embarrassing exit thanks to goals from Maxence Lacroix and Evann Guessand in the play-off second leg at Selhurst Park. | Playing their first European knock-out tie in the main stage of a tournament, Palace's 3-1 aggregate victory eased the pressure on the under-fire Glasner.
(2026-02-27). The death, and life, of Khabazela: a portrait of Abahlali's 26th martyr for land rights. peoplesdispatch.org On the forefront of the resistance to South Africa's land mafia preying on the urban poor, 52-year-old Khabazela, treasurer of the shack-dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo's branch in eNkanini occupation, was gunned down earlier this month.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-27). Elected officials, health experts urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases on public lands. indybay.org California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast.
(2026-02-27). Taliban—Pakistan border clashes escalate after deadly airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Afghan Taliban forces said they launched a large-scale retaliatory offensive against Pakistani military positions along the disputed Durand Line on Thursday, claiming to have seized multiple border posts and inflicted heavy casualties.Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said fighters captured up to 17 Pakistani border posts in areas including Kurram and North Waziristan, and killed at least 40 Pakistani soldiers. He described the assault as retaliation for what he called repeated Pakistani military provocations, including recent airstrikes inside Afghan territory that he said killed civilians and viola…
(2026-02-27). Sky News anti-Pakistan propaganda stands exposed. tribune.com.pk 
British news channel Sky News has been flagged by social media users for misreporting Afghanistan's retaliation to Pakistani airstrikes on Friday, as well as furthering propaganda against Pakistan and the armed forces. | According to Radio Pakistan, the broadcaster had falsely claimed that Afghanistan's Air Force had carried out strikes against Pakistan. | Thousands of Pakistani users reacted strongly, pointing out that Afghanistan currently does not have an operational Air Force. | üö®üö® Operation Ghazab Lil Haq/ Update 01: 20 hr 27 Feb 2026@SkyNews anti-#Pakistan f…
(2026-02-27). Pakistan says it is in 'open war' with Taliban after fiercest border clashes. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has starkly warned that Islamabad is now in an "open war" with Afghanistan's Taliban government, following some of the fiercest cross‚Äëborder clashes in years. Pakistan says the confrontation escalated after Taliban fighters carried out deadly cross‚Äëborder attacks that hit security posts and civilian areas, prompting the launch of major airstrikes on targets in and around Kabul, Kandahar and other parts of eastern Afghanistan. In response, the Afghan Taliban claim they have mounted large‚Äëscale retaliatory operations, fir…
(2026-02-27). Relief for Imran, Bushra as IHC admits Toshakhana appeals. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday removed all objections to the appeals filed by PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case and directed that the appeals be formally numbered and fixed for hearing. | During proceedings in the Toshakhana matter, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard the appeals against the sentences awarded to Imran and his spouse. Barristers Salman Safdar and Salman Akram Raja appeared before the court, while Imran Khan's three sisters were also present. | Barrister Salman Safdar informed the court that the Registrar's Office had…
(2026-02-27). Fascism and the Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Living Hell: Israel's Prison System as an Instrument of Oppression. counterpunch.org 
In January 2026, the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem published a grim update to its earlier work, titled Living Hell: The Israeli Prison System as a Network of Torture Camps. This report documents the horrific conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and detention facilities, revealing structural brutality that must be understood not as isolated injustice but as part of a broader system of violence and exclusion directed against the Palestinian people.
(2026-02-27). Gold stable, silver rises in local and international markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices remained stable in both international and local markets on Friday, while silver saw a moderate increase. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce held steady at $5,178. | In Pakistan, the price of gold per tola remained unchanged at Rs 540,562, while per 10 grams it stayed at Rs 463,444. | Silver prices, however, recorded an increase. The price per tola rose by Rs 270 to reach Rs 9,474, while per 10 grams it increased by Rs 232 to Rs 8,122. | Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $5,181.18 per ounce by 0837 GMT. The metal has climbed 6.5% so far in February, bringing gains for the…
(2026-02-27). Sunday 3/1: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-02-27). Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar among other Afghan cities, Taliban claims 55 soldiers killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in cross-border clashes, according to authorities of the Taliban in Afghanistan, after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and other areas, marking a major escalation between the two neighbours. | Local media reported that Afghan forces also shot down a Pakistani aircraft that allegedly entered Afghan airspace in response to the strikes. Residents in Kabul reported hearing explosions and aircraft early Friday, shortly after Taliban officials claimed their forces had taken control of military bases and positions along the disputed Durand Line. | Pakis…
(2026-02-27). Co-Author Of Liberal Election Review Says Party Members Will Be 'Horrified' At Decision To Suppress It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The co-author of the Liberals' election review, former minister Nick Minchin, has lashed out at the party's Friday decision to suppress its publication.Minchin said he …
(2026-02-27). The Myth of the Amoral Institution. counterpunch.org 
There was an excellent article in the February 24 issue of Inside Higher Education. The article is "The Fiction of the Amoral University." The author, Brian Rosenberg, quotes John J. Mearsheimer's observation in an address he gave to students at the University of Chicago back in 1997 that Chicago, and indeed all major colleges and
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Banks provide Rs882.4bn in SME financing to over 300,000 borrowers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's banking sector has provided Rs882.4 billion in financing to 302,922 borrowers under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) financing initiative. | According to a press release, the development was discussed at the 15th National Coordination Committee meeting on SME development, held on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. The gathering saw participation from Saif Anjum, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Production; the CEO of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA); provincial ministry representatives, and key…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-27). Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee. sanews.gov.za Concern at witness behaviour at Ad Hoc Committee | Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has noted with concern the "unfortunate developments" at the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. | During the proceedings on Thursday, one of the witnesses, Paul O'Sullivan, walked out while giving evidence before the committee. | "Parliamentary committees are constitutionally mandated to conduct oversight, gather evidence, and interrogate matters of public importance in a manner that upholds the dignity, authority…
(2026-02-27). Greens DOMINATED the Gorton Denton by-election. thecanary.co 
It's no secret that we here at the Canary believed the Green Party could win in Gorton & Denton: Labour are upset because the Greens are addressing issues actual issues that matter to voters in Gorton & Denton Via @willem_moore_uk t.co/z36llAujh1 — Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 25, 2026 While we thought they'd do well, however, we […] | By
(2026-02-27). US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident. scmp.com The US military shot down a US government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters. | The Pentagon did not immediately comment, but the FAA cited "special security reasons" in its ‚Äånotice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border.
(2026-02-27). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-27). Tuesday 3/3: Protest at Palantir Palo Alto ⚪ Sing Out! indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto, CA | protest is on the Alma St. side of the building…
(2026-02-27). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-27). How To Build A Monster: The Man-Child Goblins Who Never Heard "No" counterpunch.org 
We're seeing the results of raising wealthy mediocre men in a bubble—a bubble free of pesky limitations to their horrendous behavior. A rarefied place from which they were never taught the barest of consequences for terrible actions. These were the kinds of boys who had all of their misbehavior explained away and then someone else
(2026-02-27). Thursday 3/26: Does Santa Cruz County need podcars? indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-02-27). Kenyan man arrested after luring 1,000 men to enter Russian army. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A man in Kenya was arrested for running a ring that facilitated the trafficking of Kenyans to the Russian army to put on the frontlines amid the war with Ukraine, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on X.Kenyan police said a man called Festus Omwamba was caught by Kenyan authorities after sending more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia.Omwamba, 33, was held in Moyale, a border town with Ethiopia, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on X yesterday.He is "believed to be a key player in (an) extensive human trafficking syndicate," the statement read.Servin…
(2026-02-27). The Truth About Roundup Herbicide. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-27). 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?
(2026-02-27). Australia: Still a client state in a corporate empire. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Iran's digital prison was built with the help of Russians. globalvoices.org 
The company in question still operates in Estonia and JordanGlobal Voices Protest in Gothenburg, Sweden on 25 January 2026 against the Islamic Republic. Crannofonix News. (2026-02-27). Russia, China, Iran urge restraint as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
Russia, China and Iran called for restraint and dialogue on Friday as the airstrike escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following Pakistani airstrikes and the seizure of border posts. | Russia urged both sides to immediately halt cross-border attacks and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, the RIA news agency reported, citing the foreign ministry. The ministry said Moscow would consider providing mediation if requested by both parties. | Iran offered to help "facilitate dialogue" after Islamabad declared "open war" on the Taliban government and carried out airstrikes on Kabul following b…
(2026-02-27). Trump Wants To Send Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib 'Back Where They Came From.' So…Minnesota And Michigan? newsone.com 
Source: | President Donald Trump has responded to Democratic Reps Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib heckling him while he was being an old, white bigot During Tuesday night's speech, Trump disparaged the entire Somali community in Minnesota —
(2026-02-27). Hollywood-style scene: Egyptian thief climbs down from 10th floor. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An Egyptian thief has performed a Hollywood-style robbery after he climbed a residential tower towards 10th floor to rob one of the houses.The incident took place in one of the residential towers in Cairo on Tuesday, Feb. 24, when one of the people reached the 10th floor to rob a house, but due to his bad luck, he was caught by residents.However, once he reached a high place, he was seen by people who attempted to catch him, so he jumped from the 10th floor to the one below and landed on the air conditioner fan, then he climbed down searching for an open window to save his life. During his dramatic sce…
(2026-02-27). Israel Responsible for Two-Thirds of Journalist Deaths in 2025: Press Freedom Group. scheerpost.com Israeli tank. Roded Shlomo Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5 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 Brad Reed / A new…
(2026-02-27). City Hall Rally to Save Climate Action Plan. indybay.org City's inhabitants demand strong climate leadership from Mayor Lurie…
(2026-02-27). Tree Spiking in Upper Middle Feather Watershed. indybay.org Loggers beware!… We have spiked before and we will spike again until logging ends.
(2026-02-27). Cuba Falls again in the Pan American Men's Softball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — The Cuban men's softball team fell 5-0 to Colombia today and remained alone in last place in the Super Round of the Pan American Championship being held in the Colombian city of Montería. | The Cubans, who lost to Mexico this morning with a final score of 3-0, suffered their sixth defeat with only one win in this phase and will no longer be able to secure one of the five available spots for the first round of the World Cup, nor one of the six spots the event awarded for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima. | A three-run rally by the Colombians in the very first inning against the…
(2026-02-27). 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).
(2026-02-27). Why Commonwealth Bank's $1 Billion Suspected Loan Fraud Should Change How We Bank And Do Business. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents. The Australian Financial …
(2026-02-27). Arsenal face Chelsea title test. tribune.com.pk 
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. | Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action: | Players meeting sparked Arsenal revival | Arsenal revitalised their flagging title bid thanks to a meeting between the players prior to their vital 4-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday. | Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze both scored twice in a north London derby rout that came just four days after Arsenal were stunned by a…
(2026-02-27). Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name | Minister Leon Schreiber has handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works, which records a Khoi-San traditional name. | This follows the latest upgrades to Home Affairs departmental IT systems. | A month ago, Schreiber was informed of a young man named, !Kh≈´boab Oedasoua Lawrence, who was unable to obtain a Smart ID reflecting his Khoi-San first name. | According to reports, his family had the same problem over 18 years ago when they were similarly unable to obtain a birth certific…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Taliban urged to rescind decree on executions. tribune.com.pk 
A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. | The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws that also limit expression and employment. | Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said a decree signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada last month "defines several crimes and punishments that contravene Afghanistan's intern…
(2026-02-27). The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers. strategic-culture.su By Mike FREDENBURG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performa…
(2026-02-27). Atmospheric Dust: The Overlooked Suspect In Urban Air Pollution. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Cities are rapidly becoming the defining residential space of human life. Over 55% of the global population lived in urban areas in 2018, a proportion projected to reach …
(2026-02-27). The Art of the Steal and the Privatization of the Presidency. counterpunch.org 
In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a "Golden Age." Golden for whom? For a president who lives lavishly in a taxpayer-funded mansion, jets around to weekend golf getaways at taxpayer expense, and dismisses concerns about "affordability" as fake news, life might indeed be gilded. For the rest of
(2026-02-27). From decolonisation to ultra-nationalism: The political transformation of Indian cricket. links.org.au 
Sankha Subhra Biswas — Before the commercial explosion of the 1990s and the hyper-nationalist staging of the present, cricket fields often functioned as spaces of progressive expression.
(2026-02-27). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-27). Yusuf Nsibambi Explains His Political Crossing, the 2026 Elections, and the State of Uganda's Rule of Law. plusnews.ug 
When Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, walked into the weekly press conference of the Uganda Law Society's Radical New Bar, he did not come as a triumphant politician. He came as a reflective one. Recently defeated in the January presidential and parliamentary elections, and having crossed from the Forum for …
(2026-02-27). The Colorado River is nearing collapse. It's Trump's problem now. grist.org 
The Colorado River currently supports 40 million people and $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity in seven U.S. states and Mexico — but it was never intended to be stretched so thin. | A
(2026-02-27). 18th Place for Cuban Diver at World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — Cuban Anisley Garcia finished 18th in the three-meter springboard qualifying round at the start of the Diving World Cup, which is being held in the Canadian city of Montreal. | A final score of 270.15 points earned her eighteenth place out of 27 competitors, and although this isn't her strongest event, she has more than enough talent to deliver performances that would place her among the elite, as she did in the previous edition of the tournament. | The two-time Olympic semifinalist performed a springboard program without significant differences between dives, but for a more outst…
(2026-02-27). Small Business and the Trump Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed tariffs on U.S. imports from trading partners. The main partner is China, but also nations such as Canada and Mexico. How have the Trump tariffs collected, an estimated $175 billion, or six times the amount of the unfunded Affordable Care Act enhanced premium
(2026-02-27). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-27). It's Cuba's Turn: Attacking US-Flagged Boats in the Caribbean. dissidentvoice.org This time, the appropriately designated shoe had found itself on the other foot. While the Trump administration has been gorily killing personnel on alleged "narco-boats" and vessels supposedly heading to US shores laden with illicit drugs, Cuba had its turn at engaging a boat with "a known history of criminal and violent activity". On the …
(2026-02-27). Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia. sanews.gov.za Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia | Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday. | "The medal ceremony forms part of the department's renewed effort to recognise and honour officials who have demonstrated unwavering dedication, commitment and exemplary service over extended periods," the department said in a statement. | This first cohort will honour officials with 40 years of service and above, with a total of 80 qualifying officials…
(2026-02-27). The Grand Illusion: The US — Europe Growth Gap. counterpunch.org 
There is a widely told story among elite pundit types that the US economy is soaring ahead, and Europe's economy is mired in stagnation. As is the case most of the time when there is an elite consensus, it is wrong. A new post by Seth Ackerman shows that the differences in growth, and especially
(2026-02-27). Why ICE's Body Camera Policies Make the Videos Unlikely to Improve Accountability and Transparency. counterpunch.org 
Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in early February 2026 that agents in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras. But can body cameras on federal officials provide the transparency and accountability the
(2026-02-27). Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
(2026-02-27). Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting. sanews.gov.za Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting | Law enforcement agencies within the Southern Africa region have committed to strengthening collaboration in the fight against cross-border and transnational organised crime. | This is according to National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, who was speaking on Thursday at a two-day consultative meeting attended by heads of police in Botswana on transnational organised crime. | This high-level meeting has brought together police chiefs and specialised detectives and intelligence operatives from Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, and…
(2026-02-27). 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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(2026-02-27). Kaja Kallas, the EU's dumb but dangerous blonde. strategic-culture.su What's wrong with European women in European politics? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | What's wrong with European women in Europe…
(2026-02-27). Trump puts fate of world's top conflicts in hands of 2 men. scmp.com US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner and long-time friend Steve Witkoff in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a stand-off with Iran. On Thursday, they juggled those momentous issues within hours of each other. | Dispatched to Geneva, Switzerland, Kushner and Witkoff met Iranian officials at the Omani ambassador's residence in a bid to seal a deal over Tehran's nuclear programme and avoid what could be a massive strike by US and Israeli forces.
(2026-02-27). Labor rights in dispute: neoliberalism vs progressive reform in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org The state of labor rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is in flux. While some countries are seeing significant advances, others are suffering major setbacks.
(2026-02-27). CARTOONS: QLD residents rate Trump tower of disappointment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Fans defend Bilal Abbas Khan after secretly filmed video in Madinah. tribune.com.pk 
Fans have come to the defence of Bilal Abbas Khan after a video of him praying, secretly filmed by a social media user, went viral. | Known for his versatility, Bilal gained fame through hit TV dramas such as Pyar Ke Sadqay, Mun Jogi, Cheekh, and Ishq-e-Murshid. | He currently stars in the drama serial Meri Zindagi Hai Tu opposite Hania Aamir, further strengthening his fan following. | Despite having around 5.8 million followers on Instagram, Bilal rarely shares details of his private life, though fans frequently post videos of his personal moments on social media. | View this post on Instagram | Recently, fan…
(2026-02-27). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-02-27). Trump's billion-dollar armada faces Iran's 'invisible killer' underwater drones in Middle East 'War'. hindustantimes.com Iran has intensified naval operations in the Persian Gulf, unveiling advanced unmanned underwater vehicles that extend its fight from the shoreline down to the seabed and directly threaten U.S. forces in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow corridor that carries nearly 20% of the world's oil. Branded by analysts as low‚Äëcost "invisible killer" drones, these Nazir‚Äëseries UUVs can loiter silently for up to 24 hours at depths of around 200 meters, exploit shallow, acoustically complex Gulf waters, and combine mine‚Äëwarfare and torpedo‚Äëattac…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). Dar arrives in Jeddah for OIC meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar arrived at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah on Friday to participate in the Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the OIC Executive Committee. | The session was convened to discuss recent illegal Israeli measures, including settlement expansions and attempts to impose alleged sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank. | Upon his arrival, DPM was received by OIC Assistant Secretary General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs, Samir Bakr, along with Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the OIC. The meeting is part of broader efforts by member states to coord…
(2026-02-27). Pakistan will give befitting response to any aggression: Zardari, PM. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said there would be no compromise on the defence of the country and that every aggression would be met with a befitting response, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. | In separate statements, they said the State of Pakistan would not compromise on its peace, stability and territorial integrity. | The president said no one should have the misconception that Pakistan would be coerced by pressure or intimidation. He said the nation and the armed forces stood "like a rock wall" to protect the integrity of the motherland and its borde…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-27). Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba. consortiumnews.com Oil shipments to Cuba have virtually stopped, writes Marjorie Cohn. Lack of electricity has led to widespread blackouts, impacting hospitals and essential services. Cuba's oil reserves could be totally depleted by March. By Marjorie Cohn Truthout The U.S. Supreme Court struck…
(2026-02-27). Sunday 3/8: San Francisco: Anti-Fascism March & Rally – Unleash the Power of Furious Women. indybay.org Union Square in San Francisco | Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-27). Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix drops bid. scmp.com Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer, ending one of the biggest media bidding wars in a generation. | The deal puts a constellation of media properties – from CNN to Nickelodeon to HBO – under the control of the family led by Oracle tycoon and White House ally Larry Ellison.
(2026-02-27). SC returns petition seeking Imran's transfer to hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court on Friday returned a petition seeking the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former premier Imran Khan to a hospital, after raising objections to it. | Counsel for the PTI founder, Sardar Latif Khosa and Naeem Panjutha, appeared before the court of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and requested that their petition be fixed for hearing. | "Please fix our petition for a hearing," Khosa said, adding that an application for an urgent hearing had been filed the previous day. CJP Afridi, however, told the counsel that the petition had already been returned with objec…
(2026-02-27). I'm A Linguist With Tourette's Here's What I Want People To Understand After Baftas Controversy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) I am a sociolinguist who specialises in how language is understood and interpreted in society. I also have Tourette syndrome. Tourette's is a genetically determined …
(2026-02-27). Cuba has its Rivals and Groups for the Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — Cuba now knows its rivals and groups for the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026, a competition that will feature the participation of 22 pairs distributed in four sections. | The official website of the Dominican Republic's multi-sport event announces that the Cuban pairs will compete in Groups D and B, men's (m) and women's (f), respectively, with the competition beginning on July 25 and concluding on July 29. | In addition to the Cuban teams, the men's teams from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Trin…
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-27). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."
(2026-02-27). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-27). 84 reported killed in intensified Pakistan—Afghanistan border clashes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 84 people were reported killed as heavy fighting erupted along the Pakistan—Afghanistan border on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest escalations in recent months.Pakistan's Ministry of Defence said Afghan Taliban forces launched "unprovoked" attacks across several sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur. Islamabad stated its forces mounted an "immediate and effective response," claiming 44 Taliban fighters were killed, multiple border posts destroyed and equipment damaged.Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said two…
(2026-02-27). The Right to Discriminate. progressive.org States are fighting to overturn rules meant to help trans youth.
(2026-02-27). Woolworths' AI Agent Rambled About Its 'Mother'. It's A Sign Of Deeper Problems With The Tech Rollout. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths' artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.Instead of sticking …
(2026-02-27). Thousands of refinery workers in India strike against 12-hour workday. peoplesdispatch.org Trade unions are already leading a national movement against four new labor codes introduced by the ultra-right-wing government in the country which, they claim, normalizes extended working hours and strips the right to unionize.
(2026-02-27). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied for Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-27). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-27). Elephant attacks man during temple festival in Kerala. tribune.com.pk 
During a temple festival in Kerala, India, a disgruntled elephant suddenly attacked a 26-year-old man, grabbing him with its trunk and throwing him to the ground, leaving him seriously injured as footage of the incident went viral on social media. | Devotees had assembled at the Anamanda Mahadeva Temple for the yearly celebration of Valiya Vilakku when the regrettable tragedy took place. | The elephant is seen standing in the video, with one man standing near the animal and another climbing onto its back. | The elephant suddenly veered in his direction, suddenly lifting the man and tossing him away after wrapp…
(2026-02-27). Samsung S26 Ultra rolls out new privacy display feature. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Samsung S26 Ultra is here, and it's already the talk of social media after the Korean tech giant unveiled its new privacy display feature that keeps eyes away from your screen. Now, S26 Ultra users will no longer need to install a third-party privacy screen protector. According to Gsmarena, the latest flagship device from Samsung will ship with the newest Qualcomm flagship chip and the fastest charging on a Galaxy to date.However, users state that when the feature is turned on, the screen's crisp AMOLED display will dim, degrading its quality. This is an issue that also occurs with users who instal…
(2026-02-27). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-02-27). Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost? scmp.com This year's Munich Security Conference arrived as less of a shock to Europeans, who have largely accepted that the good old days are gone for good. A few might still have got teary-eyed when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described America as eternally "the child of Europe", but most in the audience understood the underlying message: "You are on your own now, Granny." | The difference between Rubio's more measured phrasing and Vice-President J.D. Vance's blunt remarks last year is largely a…
(2026-02-27). Iran drills on 'Al Dhafra' mock base, warning US Gulf hub is in strike zone. hindustantimes.com Iran sent a stark warning shot to Washington by staging a large-scale IRGC drill on a replica of the U.S.-run Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, turning one of the Pentagon's most important Gulf hubs into a mock target map for missiles, drones and electronic warfare. The exercise, which simulated precision strikes on runways, hardened shelters and command posts at a facility hosting the U.S. Air Force's 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and thousands of American personnel, underlined that core logistics hubs like Al Dhafra—not just symbolic sites—would be in Iran's strike envelope if a conflict erupts. Watch f…
(2026-02-27). Trump's NATO ally draws red line against US after backing Iran, moves jets away from F-35 program. hindustantimes.com Turkey is quietly shifting onto a war footing as tensions between Iran and the United States surge, with Ankara reviewing contingency plans, drawing red lines on any foreign intervention inside Iran, and positioning itself as a regional stabiliser determined to shield its citizens and uphold Iranian sovereignty while pushing both Tehran and Washington toward de‚Äëescalation and diplomacy.
(2026-02-27). 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.
(2026-02-27). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-02-27). Home Ground Disadvantage? How Sleep And Travel Could Impact The Matildas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On paper, the Matildas should have a major advantage playing on home soil for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.However, from a sleep and travel perspective, they may be …
(2026-02-27). Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain's two-party ‚Äåpolitics. | The loss of one of Labour's safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts further pressure on Starmer to prove that he should keep his job following weeks of political turmoil and calls for him to resign.
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: 2026 Folsom Black History Tour – Kickoff for 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Sutter St. & Leodesdorff St: | Historic Folsom Station…
(2026-02-27). Roaming Charges: State of the Empire in Extremis. counterpunch.org 
The relentless exploitation of victims of tragedies and their families to advance his fascist policies is one of the most grotesque set-pieces in Trump's long-running political schtick. Last night, he once again invoked the story of a young girl (Dahlia Coleman) who was critically injured in a crash with a semi-truck driven by an immigrant from India, who was likely speeding through a construction zone to meet his employer's quota. It was a car crash, like thousands of others that happen every day. You're much more likely to be killed or seriously injured by an all-American macho man driver weaving his way home f…
(2026-02-27). Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March. portside.org Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March |
(2026-02-27). Celebrate the birth of California Africana 365. indybay.org 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week | 50th Anniversary of Black History Month | Let us celebrate the birth of California Africana 365…
(2026-02-27). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-27). Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa's green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to "build what we use and innovate what we export". | This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday. | Speaking at the University of the Witwatersrand's West Campus, Deputy President Mashatile positioned the hydrogen initiative as more than a research milestone — but a national turning point in rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity and r…
(2026-02-27). The energy projects of the New Syria. strategic-culture.su
(2026-02-27). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2026-02-27). Declaraciones del viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío. radiohc.cu En el día de ayer nuestras autoridades denunciaron un intento de infiltración con fines terroristas por parte de 10 personas, en una embarcación con matrícula del Estado de Florida, en Estados Unidos. | Desde el primer momento, y habiéndose detectado que el medio naval procedía del territorio de Estados Unidos, las autoridades cubanas han mantenido comunicación sobre este intento terrorista con sus contrapartes estadounidenses, incluyendo el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas. Está en curso un proceso investigativo dirigido a esclarecer los hechos con todo rigor. El gobierno cubano tiene disposi…
(2026-02-27). En Colombia y Dominicana condenan agresión mercenaria contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El partido Comunes de Colombia expresó este jueves su condena enérgica ante los graves hechos ocurridos la víspera en Cuba, cuando tropas guardafronteras interceptaron una lancha con personas armadas que intentaban penetrar en el país. | La colectividad señaló que el suceso no puede considerarse como una mera acción de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos, sino que constituye una expresión de violencia resultado de los discursos de hostigamiento del gobierno norteño contra la nación antillana, arreciados en las últimas semanas.Hay una responsabilidad indirecta de Estados Unidos en estos hechos, que se suma a las…
(2026-02-27). Remedios a las puertas de su semana de la cultura. cubadebate.cu Del 1 al 8 de marzo, Remedios celebra su Semana de la Cultura con un programa que, más allá de la sucesión de actividades artísticas, funciona como ejercicio de reafirmación identitaria en una de las ciudades más antiguas de Cuba.
(2026-02-27). Medicina para Cuba desde Brasil. radiohc.cu El pueblo brasileño envió un primer cargamento de 1700 kilogramos de medicamentos a Cuba, recaudado por una Campaña de Solidaridad, coordinada por el Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST). | Bajo la consigna Cuba vive y resiste, desde octubre de 2025 la organización realiza el acopio de las finanzas y de los medicamentos, con el propósito de aliviar la difícil situación económica persistente en la isla caribeña causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos desde hace más de 60 años. | Así lo reconoció Messilene Gorete de la dirección nacional del sector de Internacionalismo del MST…
(2026-02-27). Política, cívica y magisterio en Félix Varela: Hacia la emancipación del pensamiento en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los albores del siglo XIX, cuando el mundo atlántico vibraba entre revoluciones, constituciones y guerras de independencia, Cuba parecía debatirse entre la reforma posible y la ruptura inevitable. En ese escenario emerge la figura de Félix Varela y Morales (1788-1853), sacerdote, filósofo y político, cuya trayectoria ha suscitado una pregunta persistente: øcambió él con el tiempo o fueron las circunstancias las que transformaron el alcance de su pensamiento?
(2026-02-27). Cuba defenderá su soberanía y estabilidad nacional, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, ratificó este jueves que Cuba no agrede, ni amenaza, pero defenderá su soberanía y estabilidad nacional. | A propósito de la reciente acción armada contra una unidad de superficie de las Tropas Guardafronteras del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) en aguas territoriales cubanas, el jefe de Estado aseguró a través de X que su país actuará con determinación y firmeza, frente a cualquier agresión terrorista y mercenaria. | El pasado miércoles, el Minint informó que en horas de la mañana una lancha rápida con matrícula…
(2026-02-27). Sabor y Tradición: Dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz. cubadebate.cu Sé que en estos momentos se tiene mucha dificultad para hacer cualquier dulce, pero se pueden hacer variantes y sustituir un producto por otro. Les propongo para hoy dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz tierno o seco, tanto salada como dulce. Espero que les resulte.
(2026-02-27). Política, cívica y magisterio en Félix Varela: Hacia la emancipación del pensamiento en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los albores del siglo XIX, cuando el mundo atlántico vibraba entre revoluciones, constituciones y guerras de independencia, Cuba parecía debatirse entre la reforma posible y la ruptura inevitable. En ese escenario emerge la figura de Félix Varela y Morales (1788-1853), sacerdote, filósofo y político, cuya trayectoria ha suscitado una pregunta persistente: øcambió él con el tiempo o fueron las circunstancias las que transformaron el alcance de su pensamiento?
(2026-02-27). En México impulsan campaña 'Un barco de petróleo en solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba'. radiohc.cu 
"De pueblo a pueblo, acabemos con el bloqueo" es la nueva iniciativa ciudadana que crece en universidades, centros de estudio, cubanos residentes y organizaciones sociales, con el propósito de defender la Revolución cubana y sus conquistas socialistas, así como impulsar una campaña nacional e internacional por un barco de petróleo para Cuba. | Durante las últimas semanas se han realizado encuentros, charlas y actividades de divulgación en diversos espacios e instituciones académicas, como la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, donde se debate la importancia de apoyar a Cuba ante las presiones del bloqueo eco…
(2026-02-27). Cuba defenderá su soberanía y estabilidad nacional, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, ratificó este jueves que Cuba no agrede, ni amenaza, pero defenderá su soberanía y estabilidad nacional. | A propósito de la reciente acción armada contra una unidad de superficie de las Tropas Guardafronteras del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) en aguas territoriales cubanas, el jefe de Estado aseguró a través de X que su país actuará con determinación y firmeza, frente a cualquier agresión terrorista y mercenaria. | El pasado miércoles, el Minint informó que en horas de la mañana una lancha rápida con matrícula…
(2026-02-27). Sabor y Tradición: Dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz. cubadebate.cu Sé que en estos momentos se tiene mucha dificultad para hacer cualquier dulce, pero se pueden hacer variantes y sustituir un producto por otro. Les propongo para hoy dulce de harina con coco y queso y tortilla de maíz tierno o seco, tanto salada como dulce. Espero que les resulte.
(2026-02-27). En Colombia y Dominicana condenan agresión mercenaria contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El partido Comunes de Colombia expresó este jueves su condena enérgica ante los graves hechos ocurridos la víspera en Cuba, cuando tropas guardafronteras interceptaron una lancha con personas armadas que intentaban penetrar en el país. | La colectividad señaló que el suceso no puede considerarse como una mera acción de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos, sino que constituye una expresión de violencia resultado de los discursos de hostigamiento del gobierno norteño contra la nación antillana, arreciados en las últimas semanas.Hay una responsabilidad indirecta de Estados Unidos en estos hechos, que se suma a las…
(2026-02-27). En México impulsan campaña 'Un barco de petróleo en solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba'. radiohc.cu "De pueblo a pueblo, acabemos con el bloqueo" es la nueva iniciativa ciudadana que crece en universidades, centros de estudio, cubanos residentes y organizaciones sociales, con el propósito de defender la Revolución cubana y sus conquistas socialistas, así como impulsar una campaña nacional e internacional por un barco de petróleo para Cuba. | Durante las últimas semanas se han realizado encuentros, charlas y actividades de divulgación en diversos espacios e instituciones académicas, como la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, donde se debate la importancia de apoyar a Cuba ante las presiones del bloqueo eco…
(2026-02-27). Prominente saga artística de Cuba recibe Distinción Familia Patria. radiohc.cu 
La Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País (SEAP) confirió este jueves la Distinción Familia Patria a la estirpe surgida de la unión de los apellidos López-Gavilán, Junco y García; marco propicio para celebrar, también, el aniversario 195 de la Revista Bimestre Cubana. | Tras la bienvenida ofrecida por el secretario de la SEAP, profesor Luis Enrique Ramos, la presidenta Zoila Benítez de Mendoza, dijo: En enero de 2025 se entregó por primera vez este lauro, llegado entonces a manos de la familia Rodríguez-González, integrada por Silvio Rodríguez, Niurka González y su hija Malva". | Benítez de Mendoza significó que la…
(2026-02-27). Farmacia San Jorge: Una historia centenaria. cubadebate.cu En un basural colonial de Matanzas, investigadores descubrieron un centenar de evidencias materiales del siglo XIX, incluyendo loza europea y objetos para el consumo de tabaco. El hallazgo más significativo fue el de varios frascos medicinales pertenecientes a una farmacia decimonónica hasta entonces desconocida.
(2026-02-27). Prominente saga artística de Cuba recibe Distinción Familia Patria. radiohc.cu La Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País (SEAP) confirió este jueves la Distinción Familia Patria a la estirpe surgida de la unión de los apellidos López-Gavilán, Junco y García; marco propicio para celebrar, también, el aniversario 195 de la Revista Bimestre Cubana. | Tras la bienvenida ofrecida por el secretario de la SEAP, profesor Luis Enrique Ramos, la presidenta Zoila Benítez de Mendoza, dijo: En enero de 2025 se entregó por primera vez este lauro, llegado entonces a manos de la familia Rodríguez-González, integrada por Silvio Rodríguez, Niurka González y su hija Malva". | Benítez de Mendoza significó que la…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 3/7: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-27). La tragica realtà dei mercenari brasiliani nel conflitto ucraino. strategic-culture.su Il recente omicidio di un mercenario brasiliano ha rivelato al mondo la dura realtà delle pratiche di Kiev. | Segue nostro L'
(2026-02-27). La tragica realtà dei mercenari brasiliani nel conflitto ucraino. strategic-culture.su Il recente omicidio di un mercenario brasiliano ha rivelato al mondo la dura realtà delle pratiche di Kiev. | Segue nostro L'
(2026-02-27). Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. | Coach Hansi Flick has rotated between the veteran Pole and the Spaniard this season to lead the attack, but neither has fully convinced. | Former Bayern Munich great Lewandowski, 37, has declined rapidly this season as well as enduring some fitness issues, while Torres, 25, is on course for a personal record for goals but most of them came in a purple patch towards the end of last year. | The Catalan giants have obvious probl…
(2026-02-27). Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.
(2026-02-27). Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza. aljazeera.com President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
(2026-02-27). In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit? aljazeera.com Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
(2026-02-27). UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking. aljazeera.com Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein's private jets.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares 'open war' on Afghanistan following clashe. aljazeera.com Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it's in an 'open war' with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.
(2026-02-27). Inside Israel's airport interrogations. aljazeera.com At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
(2026-02-27). US tax agency broke privacy law 'approximately 42,695 times', judge says. aljazeera.com Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.
(2026-02-27). Canadian PM Carney heads to India on 'significant' trip to consolidate ties. aljazeera.com Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
(2026-02-27). Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds. aljazeera.com President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Islamabad says 'open war'; jets attack Kabul. aljazeera.com Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.
(2026-02-27). RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech. aljazeera.com Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.
(2026-02-27). World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
(2026-02-27). 'Open war': Pakistan says 'patience has run out' as it bombs Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Both sides say Pakistan has bombed targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in an escalation of recent tit-for-tat attacks.
(2026-02-27). 'No longer a threat': How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit. aljazeera.com Canadian officials say India is no longer a 'security threat' after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.
(2026-02-27). Amnesty slams global impunity fueling Israel's illegal West Bank annexation measures. asiapacificreport.nz Amnesty International Amnesty International has condemned Israeli authorities over unleashing a series of unlawful measures deliberately designed to dispossess Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — including East Jerusalem — and to make the annexation of the territory an irreversible reality. These decisions since December 2025 represent an unprecedented escalation — in scale and speed…
(2026-02-27). Two criminal gangs from northern Myanmar completely destroyed: China's supreme court. ecns.cn The two criminal gangs from Myanmar have been completely dismantled, the Supreme People's Court of China announced on Thursday.
(2026-02-27). Domestic demand takes center stage. ecns.cn Surging domestic demand is expected to curb China's coffee exports this year while driving a sharp increase in imports, said traders and analysts.
(2026-02-27). HK to set up key industrial innovation site. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will earmark about HK$220 million ($28.1 million) to establish the first national manufacturing innovation center outside the Chinese mainland.
(2026-02-27). China retains top spot as world's largest apple producer and consumer, report says. ecns.cn China remains the world's largest producer and consumer of apples, producing over 51 million metric tons and consuming over 47 million tons each year, according to an industry report cited by media outlets.
(2026-02-27). DJI challenges U.S. over import ban. ecns.cn In its petition, DJI argued that the FCC's decision was procedurally flawed and substantively defective, saying the regulator made the decision without providing any substantive evidence that its products threaten U.S. national security.
(2026-02-27). Chinese technology brands demonstrate robust growth in total value: report. ecns.cn Chinese technology brands have demonstrated robust growth in total value and China has surpassed Japan for the first time to rank first globally in the perceptions of technology and innovation.
(2026-02-27). German Chancellor Merz visits Siemens Energy during his visit to China. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leads a high-level delegation of nearly 30 representatives from the German business community and meets with executives at Siemens Energy on Feb. 26, 2026 in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-02-27). Al-Nassr beats Al Najma 5-0 to top Saudi Pro League. ecns.cn Al-Nassr delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Najma at home, moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
(2026-02-27). China-Germany ties in numbers: A pillar of stability in uncertain world. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-02-27). China, U.S. maintain dialogue ahead of trade talks. ecns.cn China is maintaining continuous communication with the United States ahead of the sixth round of trade talks that is expected to convene soon, the Ministry of Commerce said at a news conference on Thursday, underscoring Beijing's efforts to keep bilateral economic ties on a stable footing.
(2026-02-27). Major battery breakthrough paving way for EV upgrade. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a lithium metal battery that boasts an energy density of more than 700 watt-hours per kilogram and stable performance at extremely low temperatures.
(2026-02-27). Tariffs, rift dominate State of Union speech. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump used his 2026 State of the Union address to portray his tariff agenda as the centerpiece of what he called a historic economic turnaround, dismissing a recent Supreme Court ruling against his approach while lashing out at Democrats for their refusal to applaud his policies.
(2026-02-27). Yuexiu Group wins Guangzhou land plot after 243 bidding rounds. ecns.cn After 243 rounds of bidding on Wednesday, State-owned enterprise Yuexiu Group acquired a highly anticipated land plot in the booming Zhujiang New Town of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.
(2026-02-27). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-27). Dazzling lanterns light up Guangzhou before Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Dazzling lantern displays illuminate the 2026 Lantern Festival fair on Feb. 26, 2026 at Guangzhou Cultural Park in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, attracting crowds of residents and tourists.
(2026-02-27). U.S. harvests global virtual currency assets using tech hegemony, reaping $20 billion in two major cases: report. ecns.cn A report released on Thursday revealed that the U.S. has leveraged its technological dominance to seize large volumes of global virtual currency assets, collecting more than $30 billion worldwide across multiple cases, according to available data.
(2026-02-27). Why does learning to make Suo Noodle of Wudian feel like practicing Kung Fu for a foreign apprentice. ecns.cn Suo Noodle originates from Wudian Town, Yiwu City, and is called Wudian Suomian by people. Known for its long, slender strands—which echoes the idea of longevity and lasting good fortune—Wudian Suomian carries deep cultural meaning.
(2026-02-27). 75 years of diplomatic ties mark enduring friendship and shared progress: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi hailed the bilateral ties as an "ironclad friendship" defined by deep strategic trust and decades of standing together "through thick and thin." | In an interview with China News Network in Beijing, Hashmi reflected on the two countries' long-standing partnership and outlined his vision for future cooperation.
(2026-02-27). Chinese father-in-law returns $26,000 bride price at wedding. ecns.cn A father-in-law in central China's Hunan province returned 188,000 yuan (about $26,000) in bride price at his daughter's wedding, drawing widespread attention online.
(2026-02-27). Solid infrastructure and sound response system : secrets behind China's stable power supply. ecns.cn Ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, questions emerged over whether China's power grid could handle seasonal demand as hundreds of millions traveled and celebrated. Authorities said the system operated steadily during the holiday period, with no major disruptions reported.
(2026-02-27). Hong Kong's new budget to propel high-quality growth with innovation, sound financial market. ecns.cn Hong Kong will build on the solid momentum of economic expansion to nurture sci-tech innovation as a new growth impetus, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.
(2026-02-27). Merz visit highlights opportunities. ecns.cn On Thursday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walked into a leading Chinese robotics company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, for a tour and a robotic performance before wrapping up a two-day China visit that was both fruitful and significant.
(2026-02-27). Chinese equestrian riding high Down Under. ecns.cn Australia may be known more for its kangaroos and koalas than horses, but for Chinese teenager Xie Xinyan there is no better place for equestrian sports.
(2026-02-27). Inside the Israel crisis: From crown jewel to an institution on the brink. haaretz.com Declining attendance and donations, cuts in exhibition funding, a tarnished reputation and a board chairman, Isaac Molho — Netanyahu's former diplomatic adviser — who has served for 25 years with little oversight. The Israel Museum has become a microcosm of the state's mismanagement…
(2026-02-27). Knesset fake medal for Modi: An empty stunt without honor. haaretz.com The 'medal' never existed — Ohana staged it in secret, ignoring opposition and Knesset legal advice — a hollow gesture that mocked both Modi and Israel's parliament. Experts say the Indian leader likely didn't notice — but the stunt exposed the depths of Knesset chaos and political gamesmanship…
(2026-02-27). U.S. may not be able to defeat Iran quickly, despite military buildup. haaretz.com Trump hesitates to strike, wary of a prolonged war, while U.S. generals warn of limited munitions and logistical constraints. Even with carriers, drones, and airpower deployed, uncertainty looms over whether Washington could achieve a swift, decisive victory against Tehran…
(2026-02-27). Serbia refuses to cooperate with Israeli authorities on arrest of ex-Netanyahu party adviser. haaretz.com A senior Israeli prosecutor was sent to Serbia to seek the temporary arrest of Israel Einhorn, but a source said: 'The door was slammed in her face.' Israel Police have not officially asked Interpol to issue a red notice against Einhorn…
(2026-02-27). Israeli dual citizen briefly detained in Turkey for serving in IDF six years ago. haaretz.com Anti-Israeli activists in Turkey have intensified efforts to identify dual citizens who served in the military, while Israeli officials warn social media exposure is driving legal complaints and detentions abroad…
(2026-02-27). was needed to make Arabs What the Israeli army did in 1948, revealed. haaretz.com Thousands of newly discovered documents now make it possible to tell the true story of Israel's expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 — and to begin to grasp its bitter implications, post-October 7…
(2026-02-27). Report: U.S. Central Command commander briefs Trump on possible attacks on Iran. haaretz.com
(2026-02-27). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-27). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-27). 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…
(2026-02-27). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-27). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-27). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-02-27). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-27). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-27). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-27). Stolen Gulu Hospital vehicle sold for Shs45 million in Kenya. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An employee of the USAID Uganda Health Activity (USAID-UHA) has allegedly confessed to stealing and selling a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for 45 million shillings. The suspect, a 40-year-old male Ugandan, was arrested over the weekend in Gulu City after he reportedly returned from Karenga District. …
(2026-02-27). MABIRIZI: Prison cannot stop my activism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal activist Male Mabirizi Hassan Kiwanuka has said his imprisonment is not going to cow him to stop advocating for a better-run judiciary and country at large. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network at Luzira Prison, where he was remanded following his arrest three weeks ago, Mabirizi said that although he …
(2026-02-27). UK Reviews RAF Flight Records as Epstein Probe Deepens. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain's Ministry of Defence has ordered a review of military flight records after documents appeared to show aircraft linked to Jeffrey Epstein landed at Royal Air force bases, including RAF Marham in eastern England and RAF Northolt near London. The move comes as British police examine whether Epstein trafficked women through UK airports as part …
(2026-02-27). Inside Israel's Missile Shield: The Multi-Layered Defence Built to Counter Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu As tensions between Israel and Iran periodically escalate, Israel has developed one of the world's most sophisticated multi-layered air defence networks to counter ballistic missiles, drones, rockets, and cruise missiles. The system is designed to intercept threats at different ranges and altitudes, creating overlapping layers of protection against attacks from state actors and non-state groups. …
(2026-02-27). Carney Heads to India in Bid to Recast Canada as a 'Middle Power' Trade Hub. moderndiplomacy.eu Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on his first official visit to India seeking to reset strained relations and advance an ambitious trade agenda designed to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States. The visit marks a significant recalibration in Ottawa's foreign policy. After years of diplomatic friction under Justin Trudeau, Carney is …
(2026-02-27). App Trends to Implement for Side Hustle Success in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Users expect apps to be easy to use and operate smoothly without odd crashes or bugs. However, to reach success and, of course, revenue, having a functional app is not enough. The app, for one, needs to embrace the latest innovations, and the app type must also be in demand. Let's explore some of the …
(2026-02-27). From Ally to Adversary: Why Pakistan Struck the Afghan Taliban. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Pakistan was the Afghan Taliban's closest supporter. Islamabad helped the Taliban rise in the early 1990s, seeking "strategic depth" in its rivalry with India. Pakistan welcomed the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with then-Prime Minister Imran Khan describing it as Afghans "breaking the shackles of slavery." However, the alliance soon frayed. Islamabad …
(2026-02-27). Central Banks Under Fire: Fighting Political Pressure Without Losing Credibility. moderndiplomacy.eu Across advanced and emerging economies, central bankers are confronting an increasingly assertive political class. Populist leaders and fiscally strained governments are pressing for lower interest rates, easier financing and, in some cases, greater influence over monetary authorities themselves. The response from central banks has been firm but not without risk. In defending their independence, they …
(2026-02-27). Why Washington Is Wary of Merz's Diplomatic Overture to Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu German Chancellor "Friedrich Merz" paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President "Xi Jinping" in Beijing. This was his first visit to China since taking office. The visit aimed primarily to "reset" relations between Berlin and Beijing and open a new chapter of equitable economic cooperation. This visit came at …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Won't Magically Fix the Debt Problem Facing Major Economies. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence could deliver the productivity surge policymakers have been hoping for since the global financial crisis. But even if it does, economists caution that faster growth will not be enough to solve the mounting debt burdens weighing on advanced economies. Public debt already exceeds 100% of GDP across most rich nations and is projected …
(2026-02-27). Golden Age? Most Americans Reject Trump's Claims of Booming Economy, Poll Finds. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as "roaring" and declared inflation "defeated" since returning to office in January 2025. In his recent State of the Union address, he called it "the golden age of America," claiming unprecedented economic prosperity. However, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that most Americans across party lines do …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Could Ease Debt Pressures, But Won't Solve Fiscal Crises. moderndiplomacy.eu Economists are cautiously optimistic that advances in artificial intelligence could boost productivity across major economies, potentially helping governments manage soaring debt. Debt levels in most rich nations already exceed 100% of GDP and are projected to rise further due to ageing populations, higher defence spending, climate commitments, and rising interest payments. U.S. policymakers, in particular, …
(2026-02-27). Why are major malls opening up amid Gaza's rubbles. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Iraqi parliament to review maritime maps after Kuwait protests. newarab.com 
Iraq's parliament will convene next week to review the government's recent On Saturday, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced that it had submitted updated baseline coordinates and maritime boundaries in accordance with the 1982 United…
(2026-02-27). Israel massacred far more Palestinians than anyone could imagine. newarab.com 
The Lancet has The categories of violent deaths and non-violent de…
(2026-02-27). Morocco's Socialist Union embraces Polisario members. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Pro-Palestine Green candidate Hannah Spencer wins UK by-election. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian Hannah Spencer's by-election win in Gorton and Denton — the Greens' first ever parliamentary by-election triumph — reflects growing appetite for insurgent, left-wing alternatives and underlines the party's expanding appeal among younger voters and the constituency's sizeable Muslim population. | Hannah Spencer, a…
(2026-02-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-27). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-27). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-27). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-27). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-27). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-27). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-27). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-27). Trump's Board of Peace scraps United Nations two-state solution. onlineopinion.com.au From Arab Peace Initiative to Rafah Road Map: a decisive break with two-state orthodoxy.
(2026-02-27). 'Going it alone' approach will leave one person holding the Iran bag. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker Going it alone is fine for some pursuits — flying solo,
(2026-02-27). Gen Z doesn't have the same hang-ups about Iran as older Americans. responsiblestatecraft.org As tensions build in the Middle East and the U.S. and Iran
(2026-02-27). First Britain, Then France, Now Germany: Europe's Quiet China Pivot. thinktank.pk Europe's sudden diplomatic and economic pivot toward China is not accidental. It is the product of mounting pressure from Washington's tariff revival, strategic uncertainty over the Arctic and Greenland, and Europe's own competitiveness crisis. From Britain to France, and now Germany, Europe's biggest economies are quietly recalibrating—seeking pragmatism over ideology, access over alignment, and industrial …
(2026-02-27). How Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Is Destabilising South Asia. thinktank.pk In recent months, rising tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan have underscored a stark reality: the Taliban regime poses a serious security threat not only to Pakistan but to the broader South Asia region. This threat is rooted in militant safe havens, cross-border violence, and an ideology that emboldens terrorism. Clashes at the Pakistan—Afghanistan …
(2026-02-27). Fact Check: Is the "China Nuclear Threat" Real or Political Theater? thinktank.pk This article claims that recent U.S. statements alleging a Chinese nuclear threat — including accusations of a purported nuclear test in 2020 — are politically motivated and not based on solid evidence. The editorial frames Washington's rhetoric as a distraction, a "show," and an attempt to justify U.S. policy shifts (such as potentially resuming nuclear …
(2026-02-27). Observations from Tehran: Streets, people, missiles and the headscarf. unitedworldint.com What people in Iran's capital think and say. By Ismet àñzàßelik Ankara correspondent of Aydƒ±nlƒ±k newspaper, from Tehran / Iran Invitation to the 47th anniversary events The 47th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution was February 11. I was invited to attend the anniversary events in Tehran. I was there from 10th to 12th February. Before …
(2026-02-27). Australia: Police confiscate anti-genocide placard at Ramadan festival in Lakemba. wsws.org The police theft of a placard featuring the face of Israeli war criminal Netanyahu and the caption "wanted" was a provocation that would have been approved at high levels of the NSW government and police command.
(2026-02-27). Trump poised to launch criminal war on Iran behind smokescreen of talks. wsws.org Having amassed vast military power in the Middle East spearheaded by two aircraft carrier strike groups and scores of warplanes, US imperialism is locked and loaded to unleash a criminal war on Iran in the coming days, if not hours.
(2026-02-27). Drop Site investigation reveals Israeli surveillance and security system installed at Epstein-controlled Manhattan apartment building. wsws.org Drop Site News reports that newly disclosed documents show the Israeli government installed a security system at a Manhattan apartment building controlled by Jeffrey Epstein — a property that court filings, sworn depositions and police reports identify as housing underage girls and alleged co-conspirators in his sex trafficking operation.
(2026-02-27). Mamdani deepens collaboration with Trump in second White House meeting. wsws.org Mamdani met with the president in the Oval Office supposedly to propose a housing plan less than two days after Trump's fascistic State of the Union address.
(2026-02-27). Trump backers prepare executive order to seize control of US midterm elections. wsws.org The fascist president has threatened to issue such an order if Congress fails to pass legislation aimed at suppressing turnout by anti-Trump voters in November.
(2026-02-27). Australian government plans "tough" austerity budget. wsws.org Albanese's ministers are seeking to satisfy a drumbeat of demands by the corporate ruling class for much sharper cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). Lorain County Jobs and Family Service workers entering second week of strike. wsws.org The 140 social service workers, members of the UAW, walked out February 18 for better wages and benefits as Democrats and Republicans make massive cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). Cuba repels armed provocation as US tries to starve island into submission. wsws.org An armed "terrorist infiltration" by a US‚Äëflagged speedboat exposes the increasingly reckless character of Washington's regime‚Äëchange campaign.
(2026-02-27). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for rank-and-file slate as delegate elections begin. wsws.org Elections are currently taking place at UAW locals for delegates to the Constitutional Convention schedule for June 15-18 in Detroit.
(2026-02-27). SAG-AFTRA negotiations begin: What are the issues facing actors and other industry workers? wsws.org The conditions today are even more tense and fraught than those that led to a 118-day strike in 2023.
(2026-02-27). UCLA, Los Angeles schools chief targeted by Trump administration. wsws.org Together, they constitute an extraordinary and coordinated intervention by Trump, aimed at intimidating opposition and reasserting state authority amid a rapidly intensifying class struggle.
(2026-02-27). NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital nurses seething after end to 6-week strike. wsws.org They face not only a new contract that fails to satisfy their demands, but also a new round of attacks and harassment from management, according to nurses who spoke to the World Socialist Web Site.
(2026-02-27). From wellness grifter to surgeon general: Trump nominates anti-science quack Casey Means. wsws.org The Senate committee hearing laid bare the anti-science agenda driving the Trump-Kennedy assault on public health, while Democrats offered only performative opposition.