jezebel.com (2026-03-01). At Least 100 Iranian Schoolkids Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes as Trump Parties at Mar-a-Lago
Iranian state media said that at least 100 elementary school children were killed Saturday morning, with dozens still missing, as the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran that President Trump definitely did not get Congressional authorization for. | | "God knows how many more children's bodies they will pull from under the rubble," Hossein Kermanpour, the spokesperson for Iran's health ministry, posted on Twitter. | Neither Israel nor the U.S acknowledged the civilian casualties.
(2026-03-01). Woman killed, medics say 25 wounded in direct Iranian missile hit in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com 25 people were said to have reached the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv sustaining wounds ranging from light to serious, after police say an Iranian missile directly hit two buildings in Tel Aviv. Extensive damage was caused to buildings and vehicles at the scene, with several cars catching fire…
(2026-03-01). The U.S. Killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What Comes Next. theintercept.com 
On Saturday morning, the United States and Israel carried out intensive airstrikes against Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the Islamic Republic since 1989. | According to the
(2026-03-01). Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, family memebers killed: Iranian media. ecns.cn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed Saturday in a massive U.S. and Israeli attack, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday. The daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of Khamenei were also killed in the strikes, according to the media.
(2026-03-01). Explosion seen in downtown Tel Aviv of Israel. ecns.cn The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, claiming that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed.
(2026-03-01). Khamenei — the supreme leader who held ultimate control over Iran's political, military, religious institutions. dawn.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic for over 30 years, has been killed in a strike by the US and Israel — the two countries that had been calling for regime change in Tehran. | Khamenei, 86, became Iran's highest authority in 1989, following the death of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. | He remained in power after overcoming 1999 student demonstrations, 2009 mass protests sparked by disputed presidential elections and 2019 demonstrations that were brutally suppressed. | He also survived the 2022-2023 "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement sparke…
(2026-03-01). Trump says Iran's supreme leader 'dead' following U.S.-Israeli strikes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks earlier in the day.
(2026-03-01). Ali Khamenei killed in US—Israel strikes: Who are Khamenei's potential successors as Supreme Leader? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday, a development that could fundamentally alter the structure of power in the Islamic Republic.For more than three decades, Khamenei stood at the centre of Iran's clerical establishment. The political system he led was structured around his authority and was never tested by the sudden loss of a supreme leader during active military confrontation. While constitutional provisions outline a succession mechanism, it remains uncertain whether those procedures can function smo…
(2026-03-01). Israel, US attacked as Iran leader met with inner circle: report. newarab.com 
Israel and the U.S. timed their Israel said Khamenei was killed along with top lieutenants including
aljazeera.com (2026-02-28). Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 people
An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, killing dozens of people, according to state media, as the immediate civilian cost from Israel and the United States's huge bombardment of Iran comes into sharper focus.
the-independent.com (2026-02-28). Iranian state media confirms killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei in US-Israeli strikesIranian state media confirmed that Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died, following US-Israeli airstrikes. | "To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return," the news agency said on Saturday evening, after reporting that several members of the leader's family had been killed.
(2026-03-01). Iran says 201 killed, 747 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks. ecns.cn Iran's Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that 201 people were killed and 747 others injured in US-Israeli attacks on the country, according to a report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
jezebel.com (2026-03-01). At Least 100 Iranian Schoolkids Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes as Trump Parties at Mar-a-Lago Iranian state media said that at least 100 elementary school children were killed Saturday morning, with dozens still missing, as the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran that President Trump definitely did not get Congressional authorization for. ; ⚪ "God knows how many more children's bodies they will pull from under the rubble," Hossein Kermanpour, the spokesperson for Iran's health ministry, posted on Twitter. | Neither Israel nor the U.S acknowledged the civilian casualties.
(2026-03-01). Chief of staff of Iranian Armed Forces, defence minister killed in US-Israeli airstrike. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). US/Israel Illegally Bomb Iran Killing Over 100 Schoolchildren. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/28/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-01). Two dead as Iran launches waves of strikes on wealthy Gulf. newarab.com 
Explosions rocked cities across the Gulf on Saturday, killing two people in Abu Dhabi, while smoke and flames rose from The attacks hit airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and
(2026-03-01). U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Enters Day Two. twz.com 
The joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran has entered its second day. The Iranians, as well as their regional proxies, continue to retaliate in kind against multiple countries in the region. | Readers can catch up first on the events of the first day of the war with our initial rolling coverage The death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, now confirmed by Iranian authorities, has created a new dimension to the conflict. The regime in Tehran has pledged to avenge Khamenei, and has also announced 40…
(2026-03-01). Iranians in America take to the streets for and against strikes. newarab.com 
Iranians in Los Angeles took to the streets to cheer the In the West Coast city, singing and ululating protesters marched with flags of Shah-era Iran, carrying posters bearing
(2026-03-01). Iran 'internationalises battlefield' as retaliatory missiles put Gulf in firing line. scmp.com Thunderous blasts ‚Å and towering fireballs from Iranian missiles streaking across Gulf states vindicated their ‚Å leaders' long-held fears that Tehran can bring war to their doorstep, likely to harden Arab rulers' support for US-Israeli strikes. | Even in The Palm, Dubai's swankiest resort, explosions rattled buildings and hit a luxury hotel, sending panicked residents running for cover as missiles and interceptors tore across the sky.
(2026-03-01). Israel, US strikes Iran: Dubai airport, Burj Al Arab damaged in Iranian missile barrage across Gulf. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Dubai's international airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel were hit during an overnight wave of Iranian missile strikes targeting multiple Gulf states, according to aviation sources. Authorities said four persons were injured at Dubai International Airport.In a statement posted on X, Dubai's media office said a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) suffered minor damage in what it described as an incident that was swiftly brought under control. Officials did not elaborate on the cause or extent of the impact.Separately, Abu Dhabi Airports briefly reported an incident at Zayed International Ai…
(2026-03-01). Netanyahu says strikes on Iran "will continue as long as necessary" independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said the ongoing combat operations against Iran "will continue as long as necessary to ensure that Iran no longer poses a threat." Israel "will strike thousands of targets in the coming days," he said in a live broadcast statement, noting that the Israeli army …
(2026-03-01). Backgrounder: Main U.S. military bases in the Middle East. ecns.cn The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday. Iran has also launched multiple waves of missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East. The following is the location distribution of major U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran — then he lost patience. scmp.com With Saturday's military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump showed a dramatic evolution in risk tolerance, adjusting in just a matter of months how far he was willing to go in using American military might to confront Tehran's clerical rule. | Guardrails were tossed aside, as Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered up a battle plan that included targeted strikes on Iran's leadership, including the 86-year-old Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death…
(2026-03-01). Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, martyred in US—Israeli strikes. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act in UNSC meeting on Iran. dawn.com Pakistan struck a delicate balance at a tense UN Security Council meeting on Saturday, condemning unwarranted attacks on Iran, expressing solidarity with Gulf states, and urging an immediate return to negotiations and diplomacy. | The Council's emergency session examined the repercussions of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran and laid bare the deep divisions within the 15-member body over the escalating crisis. Speaking at the meeting, Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, outlined Islamabad's growing concern as the situation in the Middle East becomes more complex with each new…
(2026-03-01). Putin aide tears into US & Israel at UN, exposes West's nuclear lies on Iran;'Betrayal of diplomacy'. hindustantimes.com Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, delivered a sharp condemnation of the recent U.S.—Israeli strikes on Iran during a UN Security Council meeting. Nebenzya rejected the framing of the session under the "Middle East" agenda item, stating that Russia and China had requested it be categorized as a threat to international peace and security. He described the strikes by the United States and Israel as an "unprovoked act of armed aggression" against a sovereign UN member state, accusing Washington and West Jerusalem of undermining diplomacy at the height of negotiations betw…
(2026-03-01). China condemns US-Israel attack on Iran, calls indiscriminate use of force 'unacceptable' | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com China's envoy to the United Nations expressed deep concern over the sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East following the latest military strikes involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Addressing the UN, the Chinese representative stressed that all parties must abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and firmly oppose the use or threat of force in international relations. Beijing emphasized that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran must be respected, while voicing sorrow over reported civilian casualties. China underscored that the protection of civilians is a…
(2026-03-01). On cam: Iranian anchor breaks down into tears announcing Ali Khamenei's assassination by Israel, USA. hindustantimes.com Iranian state media reported that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died at the age of 86 following airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States that struck his central Tehran compound. The announcement marks a dramatic turning point in the escalating confrontation between Tehran and the U.S.—Israel alliance, coming after years of failed diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump described the strikes as a decisive move to eliminate what he called a long-standing nuclear threat. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said intelligence systems had closely…
(2026-03-01). Israel defends strikes on Iran, plays nuclear weapons card; 'Khamenei regime left us no alternative'. hindustantimes.com Israel has defended its latest military strikes on Iran, claiming the Khamenei regime left it with no alternative amid rising nuclear tensions. Israeli leadership says the operation targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, calling it an existential security threat. The strikes part of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran have intensified fears of a wider Middle East conflict, with global powers urging restraint and diplomacy. Iran has strongly condemned the attacks and warned of retaliation, raising concerns about regional stability and globa…
(2026-03-01). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran. ecns.cn Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2026-03-01). Death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iranian elementary school rises to 85 ⚪ report. ecns.cn The death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on an Iranian elementary school has risen to 85, according to foreign media report…
(2026-03-01). PIA joins worldwide rush to halt Gulf flights amid war. dawn.com • Airspace shut over Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan | • Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, 24 other airlines ground flights | ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Int ≠ernational Airlines (PIA) suspended flights to several Gulf countries on Saturday, joining a cascade of global carriers grounding aircraft across the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into a renewed military conflict and shut down major air corridors. | According to a statement by the PIA spokesperson, flights have been suspended to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain,…
(2026-03-01). Iran Strike: Democrats call for immediate Vote on Trump War Powers. juancole.com
(2026-03-01). With Khamenei dead, who will be Iran's next supreme leader? scmp.com The death of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after almost 37 years in power raises paramount questions about the country's future. The contours of a complex succession process began to take shape the morning after Khamenei's assassination. | Here is what to know: | A temporary leadership council assumes duties | As outlined in its constitution, Iran on Sunday formed a council to assume leadership duties and govern the country.
(2026-03-01). Iraq's Ayatollah Sistani urges Iran unity after Khamenei death. newarab.com 
Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric, Baghdad announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, who had been Iran's spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989. | "With deep sorrow, I extend my condolences to the noble Iranian people and all Musli…
(2026-03-01). Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination: A new chapter for Iran, a region at a crossroads. dawn.com The His assassination removes a figure who for more than three decades stood at the apex of Iran's political, military and religious order. Yet those expecting the immediate collapse of the Iranian s…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Emergency Protest San Jose: Hands off Iran! No War! indybay.org Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd. – sidewalk intersection | San Jose & Santa Clara City border | a.k.a "Peace Corner"
(2026-03-01). Thursday 3/5: Workshop on Local Divestment and Boycott Campaigns Targeting Military Tech Giant Palantir. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/from-minneapoli……
(2026-03-01). victimisation of "ISIS brides" and innocent children is appalling. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-01). India opens its first chip assembly facility. dawn.com NEW DELHI: India inaugurated its first semiconductor assembly and test facility on Saturday, a milestone in the government's push to reduce dependence on foreign chipmakers and stake a claim in a sector dominated by China. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened US firm Micron Tech ≠n ≠o ≠logy's Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging unit in his home state of Gujarat, hailing the "dawn of a new era" for India's technology ambitions. | "When young Indians look back in the future, they will see this decade as the turning point in our tech future," Modi told the event, which was broadcast on his official…
(2026-03-01). The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, and the great popular Basij will powerfully continue the path of their Supreme Leader Sayed Ali Hosseini Khomenei. wibailoutpeople.org 
#Breaking|| The martyrdom of Sayed Ali Hosseini Khomenei has been confirmed by Iran state media and The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp. Khomenei was struck along with his daughter and granddaughter who are also martyred. Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return Statement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps In the name …
(2026-03-01). Former Haikou Party chief gets death sentence with reprieve. ecns.cn Luo Zengbin, former Party chief of Haikou, the capital city of South China's Hainan province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a court in the province on Saturday for taking bribes worth hundreds of millions of yuan.
(2026-03-01). Trump 'closely' monitoring Iran situation 'throughout the day': White House. ecns.cn President Donald Trump and his national security team would continue to closely monitor the situation in Iran throughout the day.The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts.
(2026-03-01). 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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(2026-03-01). Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport. newarab.com 
Explosions rocked Dubai's Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Two witnesses on the Palm – an upscale, pal…
(2026-03-01). China steps up law enforcement patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn China's coast guard said that it conducted law enforcement patrols on Saturday in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and that it has stepped up such activities throughout February, according to a statement published on its official WeChat account.
(2026-03-01). Street Vending In Kampala: Balancing livelihoods, law, and city order. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 …
(2026-03-01). 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…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/29: Palestine 36. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Wednesday 3/11: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Stand With Immigrant Women! No ICE! – International Day Protest. indybay.org St. James Park | Between First & Second Streets at St. James Street | Downtown San Jose, CA…
(2026-03-01). Panic, blackout, and empty shelves: Tehran's first day of war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-01). FBR misses collection target by Rs429bn in eight months. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its projected collection target by a staggering Rs429 billion during the first eight months of 2025-26. | However, the collection recorded an 11 per cent increase to Rs8.121 trillion during July-February FY26, compared with Rs7.334tr raised in the same period last year, according to provisional figures released on Saturday. | The FBR had set a revenue collection target of Rs8.550tr for 8MFY26. The revenue shortfall is primarily attributed to a slowdown in domestic sales tax collection, suspension of super tax and several other factors. | The February collection…
(2026-03-01). Huckabee's Dangerous Delusions About Israel and the Middle East. counterpunch.org Arab and Muslim countries have responded with appropriate outrage after last week's release of conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson's interview with Mike Huckabee at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. During the frequently excruciating interview, which ran on for more than two hours, the current U.S. Ambassador to Israel and former Governor of Arkansas drew on the […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-01). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.
(2026-03-01). Following assassination, his future heir will decide fate. haaretz.com Khamenei prepared for his death since the June war with Israel, while Iran's capacity to replace him and fight a prolonged war of attrition may push Trump to make do with tangible military achievements. But as a vacuum forms, different groups are vying for power — which may put the regime in danger…
(2026-03-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-03-01). China announces anti-dumping duty on Canadian companies. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday that that Canadian companies will face an anti-dumping duty rate of 5.9 percent after it concluded an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports originating in Canada.
(2026-03-01). Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit. dawn.com A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they Pakistan were knocked out on net run rate despite beating Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match in Kandy on Saturday. | "We have underperformed in the whole tournament," Agha told reporters. | "We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations." | Opener Sahibzada Farhan became the only player to score two hundre…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Bay Area Emergency Action: No War on Iran. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Homophobia in Senegal: The State violates its international commitments. fidh.org A recent draft bill aims to create significantly harsher punishment for same-sex relations and to criminalise "the promotion of LGBT ideology." Amid a worrying rise in homophobia, 27 men have been arrested since 9 February 2026. The draft legislation is in breach of Senegal's international and regional human rights commitments.
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(2026-03-01). 'Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since WWII' William Blum. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-01). Thursday 3/5: Webinar: Women for Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iwwd35…
(2026-03-01). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/7: The Global Struggle for Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | Also available online: Register for your personal link at | bit.ly/SSS-WomensRights…
(2026-03-01). Trump starts major 'regime-change' war with Iran, serving neoconservatism and Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Glenn Greenwald For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American neoconservatives have dreamed of only one foreign policy goal — having the United States fight a regime-change war against Iran. With the Oval Office occupied by Donald Trump — who campaigned for a full decade on a vow to end regime-change wars…
(2026-03-01). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). Manitowoc, WI, March 26, 2026: Progressive Lakeshore People's 1 Year Anniversary! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-01). "The attack on Iran is also an attack on Türkiye" unitedworldint.com/feed/ Interview to Turkish TV Channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was guest on a live broadcast of Turkish Ulusal Kanal's right after the attack launched by the US and Israel against Iran on January 28. Below are the main points of Perinàßek's evaluation in the broadcast. The basic …
(2026-03-01). Miliband must publish his secret China energy deal. wattsupwiththat.com Anyone concerned with Britain's hard power capabilities — and the independence of our democratic institutions — in the face of revisionist powers such as China and Russia should be concerned about an agreement that deepens structural dependence in sectors Beijing openly treats as instruments of strategic leverage and as foundations of its military-industrial strength.
(2026-03-01). Situationer: All signs point to protracted conflict. dawn.com THE latest episode of the US-Israel The US-Israel war aga ≠inst Iran has, since the last
(2026-03-01). Hebei to boost business vitality with reforms. ecns.cn North China's Hebei province is reaffirming its commitment to creating a first-class business environment, announcing a fresh set of measures focused on data empowerment and fair market competition, officials said at two separate news conferences on Friday.
(2026-03-01). The Nihilism of Trump's War Games. juancole.com Truthdig Contributor | Reprinted with permission from Donald Trump famously hates stupid wars and claims to have set the record for ending wars in a presidential term. It's not the worst idea to wonder if he's starting the former so he can keep resetting the latter. If you're already a great fake businessman, you might as well be a great fake statesman. Smarter people than Trump would realize that, having come this far, you might as well fake the war to…
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-03-01). CSRC chairman pledges deeper capital market opening, reforms of STAR Market and ChiNext. ecns.cn China's top securities regulator has pledged to push the country's capital market opening to a deeper and higher level while advancing reforms of the STAR Market and ChiNext during a meeting with foreign financial institutions.
(2026-03-01). The US Israel Attack On Iran & The Working Class In Iran & World With Shamal Ali. indybay.org The criminal imperialist US Israel attack on Iran has been supported by the Democrats who voted for the trillions of dollars for the US military industrial complex. The working class in the US and around the world will pay the costs of this war and they need to mobilize against it says Ali Kamal in the interview.
(2026-03-01). Nanjing lights up lanterns ahead of Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Visitors admire colorful lantern displays in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Feb. 27, 2026. As the Lantern Festival approaches, the ancient city is illuminated with dazzling lights.
(2026-03-01). In pictures: Protests erupt in Iran after Khamenei martyred in US-Israel attack. geo.tv 
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: Virtual coverage of. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7pFY……
(2026-03-01). China calls for global opposition to Japanese neo-militarism. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Saturday called on the international community to resolutely oppose Japan's reckless moves towards neo-militarism.
(2026-03-01). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-01). Greenpeace organizations to appeal $345 million judgement. indybay.org Photo of some members of Greenpeace.
(2026-03-01). At least 6 dead after protests erupt near US Consulate in Karachi. dawn.com At least six people were reported dead after protesters clashed with law enforcement personnel near Karachi's US Consulate, situated on Mai Kolachi Road, on Sunday, according to a hospital official. | The protests follow the According to a statement by Edhi, law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelli…
(2026-03-01). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/28: San Francisco: No Kings 3! Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach | 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17 | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-03-01). China's GDP surpasses 140t yuan for the first time. ecns.cn China's economy expanded 5% year-on-year in 2025, surpassing the 140 trillion yuan ($20.4 trillion) threshold for the first time and remaining the world's second-largest economy, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). What managers often misread in employee feedback data. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: East Oakland Community Town Hall: Dialogue on Real Solutions to Homelessness. indybay.org Las Palmas Event Center | 9319 Railroad Ave, | Oakland 94603…
(2026-03-01). UN Security Council Falls Short of Fully Condemning US-Israeli Attack on Iran. passblue.com 
Most of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council fell short of condemning the United States and Israel explicitly for their joint military attacks on Iran early on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Council convened an emergency session later the same day, after the US and Israel carried out what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called …
(2026-03-01). Cuba Confirms Attendance to the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — The Cuban national baseball team will attend the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, the island's Federation confirmed today. | In a statement, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation emphasized that Cuba will exercise its right to participate in the tournament, in accordance with the efforts that supported the preparation, the dedication of the players and the team as a whole, and the commitment made to the organizers. | At the same time, the Federation reiterated the discriminatory, politicized, and unethical nature of the decision to deny visas to eight members of t…
(2026-03-01). Cuban newspaper circulation adjusted due to impact of blockade. radiohc.cu The Communist Party of Cuba has ordered changes to the circulation of the country's newspapers in response to the impact of the U.S. blockade and the energy crisis, it was announced today. | The measure, agreed upon by the Political Bureau and set to take effect on Monday, March 2nd, is a direct response to the effects of the U.S. government's Executive Order announced on January 29, which has drastically limited the availability of energy resources for printing and distributing newspapers. | Under the new schedule, the national newspapers Granma and Juventud Rebelde will be published in print only once a week, o…
(2026-03-01). Israel strikes Tehran after killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei. newarab.com 
(2026-03-01). COMMENT: Out of World T20, out of answers. dawn.com PAKISTAN were put out of their misery at the T20 World Cup when they Once Sri Lanka had eliminated Pakistan from the tournament, the rest of the match was irrelevant from a Pakistani perspective. In the end both Pakistan and Sri Lanka were losers. | Pakistan had failed to defeat any major team in the tournament before this game, and that says everything you need to know about the current standing of Pakistan in world cricket. | With three changes in Kandy,…
(2026-03-01). Chinese Canadian: China plays 'meaningful role in my international recognition'. ecns.cn Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.
(2026-03-01). Mendacious Rationales: The Lies Behind Operation Lion's Roar. dissidentvoice.org Many in the United States would scarcely identify the difference between Iran and Iraq, both countries based on ancient civilisations so chronologically distant as to be fiction. If not Marvel, it's not marvellous. But another fiction came into play towards the end of February as the United States and Israel reprised their role as world …
(2026-03-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). Thursday 4/23: Screening of with Abby Martin Q&A. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-03-01). Girl from Taiwan deliberately rammed in Shibuya, sparking backlash over Japan's bumping attackers. ecns.cn A video shows a mother and her daughter from China's Taiwan province deliberately knocked down by a woman while they were crossing a street in Shibuya, Tokyo recently, sparking widespread discussion in Taiwan after the footage of the incident went viral.
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: Namibia, The Working Class, Unions & Chinese Imperialism: A Panel. indybay.org To join the meeting panel: | us02web.zoom.us/j/87510537956?pwd=Xb0qYY……
(2026-03-01). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Billionaire Bounce Bingo Crawl. indybay.org Start the crawl in the plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. | Palo Alto…
(2026-03-01). 40pc people see Pakistan's progress on right track: report. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: As many as four in 10 Pakistanis believe the country is on the right track, with optimism higher among men, the upper-, lower- and middle-income classes, rural residents and people living in Punjab. | Confidence in the country's direction has increased more than threefold from 12pc to 40pc since the current government came to power, reaching its highest level soon after the These findings are contained in the Consumer Confidence Index report for the first quarter of 2026. The survey was conducted by a market research company, Ip…
(2026-03-01). Japan foreign affairs official of Uyghur descent draws criticism over false rhetoric on China. ecns.cn Eri Arufiya, a Japanese lawmaker of Uyghur descent who serves as parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, has drawn criticism for her improper remarks on China's policies in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2026-03-01). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, government work report. ecns.cn The meeting noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as China works to reinforce the foundations and pushes ahead on all fronts toward basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
(2026-03-01). 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.
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/21: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan ($1,445) of GDP fell 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, as the country made notable progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). The Microreactor Race Is On. wattsupwiththat.com Nine months later, multiple private companies are racing to become the first to bring their advanced design reactors to market, and several are already moving toward pilot plants in conjunction with governmental or academic institutions and funding.
(2026-03-01). Govt hikes petrol price by Rs8, high-speed diesel by Rs5. dawn.com The government on Saturday raised the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.16 per litre for the next fortnight, according to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division. | Following the increase, the price of petrol has jumped from Rs258.17 to Rs266.17 while the HSD price now stands at Rs280.86. | According to the press release, the government has revised the petroleum products' prices based on the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority's recommendations. | The new prices are effective from March 1, the press release said. | Petrol is mostly used in private transport, small v…
(2026-03-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). SMOKERS' CORNER: THE RISE OF 'POLITAINMENT'. dawn.com 
More than a spontaneous eruption of the 'masses', the rise of contemporary 'messianic' leaders in politics is largely about the transformation of politics into what the American political scientist David Schultz called "politainment". | Modern-day populism is rarely a struggle for resources by the poor. Instead, it functions as a clash between rival elites, especially via social media, thus turning political parties into digital fan clubs. Although populist rhetoric frequently invokes the people against a 'corrupt elite', most modern uprisings are not exactly driven by the underprivileged. These movements repres…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/7: OMG WTF What Does the Constitution Actually Say? Non-Boring Democracy Talk w/ Ben Sheehan. indybay.org Virtual workshop on our U.S. Constitution and democracy | RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/903688/…
(2026-03-01). Milwaukee, March 2, 2026: Stop U.S.-Israel War On Iran! Money for People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 6 P.M. | @pslmilwaukee and others…
(2026-03-01). Press center for China's annual 'two sessions' opens. ecns.cn A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opens on Feb. 27, 2026 at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.
(2026-03-01). KMC, Rescue 1122 under fire for failing to extinguish Gul Plaza blaze. dawn.com • Civil Defence official testifies power shutdown, closed exits and lack of emergency lighting hampered evacuation | • Says building was inspected twice in 2024, 2025 and fire safety mesasures were found inadequate | KARACHI: An official of Civil Defence has informed the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission that the fire and rescue service of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), as well as the Rescue 1122, were equipped with advanced machinery, but failed to douse the
(2026-03-01). Cuba Lost to Panama in Basketball World Cup Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — The Cuban men's basketball team fell this Friday by a narrow margin of 84-81 points against their Panamanian counterparts at the Roberto Durán Arena, in Panama City, in a match for group D of the Second Qualifying Window for the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027. | The Cubans suffered their third defeat in the group, after previously losing to Argentina: 80-68 on November 27 at the Ciudad Deportiva Coliseum, and 105-49 on December 1 in Buenos Aires. | Panama won the first quarter with a comfortable 29-19 lead, which proved decisive for the remaind…
(2026-03-01). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Madison: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host grand opening and community open house May 6, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). No let-up as Pak-Afghan clashes enter third day. dawn.com
(2026-03-01). Hezbollah Warns US and Israel Will 'Suffer Major Blow' After Aggression on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Sirens sound across Israel after Iran warns of retaliation. haaretz.com
(2026-03-01). IRGC: US FP-132 Radar in Qatar Completely Destroyed in 'True Promise 4'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). In Search of Liberation: From Leonard Peltier to Nick Tilsen. counterpunch.org
(2026-03-01). Could China's EVs be the Real Winner of Trump's Oil War in Iran and the Gulf? juancole.com
(2026-03-01). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Arbitrary detention of Edel Parducho and Three Odeña. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets. dawn.com
(2026-03-01). Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio. radiohc.cu Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba | Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio | Cuba condena en los términos más enérgicos los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Estados Unidos e Israel, que quebrantan la soberanía e integridad territorial de la República Islámica de Irán, en flagrante violación de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional. | Esta irresponsable y deliberada agresión boicotea, por segunda ocasión, los esfuerzos de la diplomacia internacional con relación a l…
(2026-03-01). Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio. radiohc.cu Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba | Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio | Cuba condena en los términos más enérgicos los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Estados Unidos e Israel, que quebrantan la soberanía e integridad territorial de la República Islámica de Irán, en flagrante violación de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional. | Esta irresponsable y deliberada agresión boicotea, por segunda ocasión, los esfuerzos de la diplomacia internacional con relación a l…
(2026-03-01). Atlético Beat Oviedo in the Dying Moments. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Atlético de Madrid narrowly defeated Real Oviedo one goal to zero today in the Spanish football league. | When it seemed the match would end in a goalless draw, and after a goal was disallowed for Atlético Madrid in the 87th minute, Argentine Julián àÅlvarez secured the three points with a goal from a corner kick in the 90+4 minute. | Earlier, Barcelona maintained their lead with a resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, thanks to a hat trick from Lamine Yamal. | Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca 1-0. | Tomorrow, LaL…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: BOYCOTT CHEVRON BannerDROP. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond- CA- 94804- I-80 overpass…
(2026-03-01). Stop The Blockade Of Cuba! Brazilian Oil Workers Demand Lula Break US Oil Blockade Of Oil. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers who are members of the Brazilian Federation of Oil Workers in Rio de Janiero and the labor federation Conlutas have held a rally at the offices of Petrobras to demand that Lula break the US oil blockade of Cuba and send oil directly to Cuba…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Protesta en del Dia De Las Mujers – °Apoyemos a las Mujeres Inmigrantes! No ICE! indybay.org Parque St. James | First Street (1st Street) y St. James Street | San José…
(2026-03-01). Atlético Beat Oviedo in the Dying Moments. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Atlético de Madrid narrowly defeated Real Oviedo one goal to zero today in the Spanish football league. | When it seemed the match would end in a goalless draw, and after a goal was disallowed for Atlético Madrid in the 87th minute, Argentine Julián àÅlvarez secured the three points with a goal from a corner kick in the 90+4 minute. | Earlier, Barcelona maintained their lead with a resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, thanks to a hat trick from Lamine Yamal. | Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca 1-0. | Tomorrow, LaL…
(2026-03-01). America ed Europa si allontanano: sempre più in rotta di collisione i piani dell'amministrazione Trump nei confronti del vecchio continente. strategic-culture.su Non sembra cambiare direzione la filosofia del governo statunitense alla cui guida un energico Donald Trump non risparmia azioni ed iniziative tanto nei confronti degli stati rivali quanto nei confronti degli stessi alleati i quali finiscono per subire egualmente gli umori del presidente americano. | Segue nostro La novità più recente riguarderebbe la sentenza della corte suprema americana in merito ai dazi nei confronti dell'Europa: sec…
(2026-03-01). 22 killed in cash-packed military plane crash in Bolivia. dawn.com LA PAZ : At least 22 people were killed when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, police said Friday, as crowds attempted to loot the site. | The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane — manufactured by Lockheed Martin — veered off the runway at El Alto Intern ≠ational Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple cars and damaging trucks, local media footage showed. | Mangled parts of the aircraft were seen on the road where the plane came down and bystanders could be seen rushing to grab the scattered cash prompting p…
(2026-03-01). Friday 3/6: Palo Alto: Rights Sidewalk Rally – We Demand the ERA Now! indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real and Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-02-28). Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack. scmp.com Iran responded to Saturday's attacks by the United States and Israel as it had been threatening to do for months – by first launching a wave of missiles and drones targeting Israel. | It followed with strikes targeting US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack on the capital of the United Arab Emirates killed one person, state media said. The UAE and Iraq shut down their airspace.
(2026-02-28). What to know about Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. scmp.com When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a US or Israeli military strike has ended his rule. | Iran's state TV confirmed Khamenei's death on Sunday, a day after after US President Donald Trump said the 86-year-old was dead. Israeli officials also told reporters earlier that he was killed in a major new attack by US and Israeli forces.
(2026-02-28). Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei is dead after US, Israeli attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said, while 40 days of public mourning has been announced in the Islamic Republic. | Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were growing signs that Khamenei was "gone", as a senior Israeli official claimed the supreme leader's body had been found following an Israeli strike on his compound. | ◊©◊ë◊ï◊¢ ◊ò◊ï◊ë, ◊ê◊ó◊ô◊ô ◊ï◊ê◊ó◊ô◊ï&…
(2026-02-28). state media confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday, hours after an Israeli source said evidence of Khamenei being killed was shown to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that 'Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead'…
(2026-02-28). Iranian leader Khamenei confirmed dead as US, Israel strikes enter second day. scmp.com Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, according to Iran's state media. | The confirmation came hours after US President Donald Trump said on social media that the 86-year-old cleric was dead. | He called Khamenei "one of the most evil people in history" and said the strike delivered justice for Iranians, Americans and others "killed or mutilated" by him. | Tehran declared a seven-day public holiday and 40 days of public mourning for Khamenei's death.
(2026-02-28). Marilyn Garson: Waking up to terror in this new world of impunity. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Marilyn Garson Look around this morning. America and Israel, nuclear-armed states have attacked Iran. Israel, which has never declared its nuclear stockpiles nor its borders, has spent 2.5 years committing genocide against Gaza, a trapped community with no significant defensive weapons. READ MORE: Israel, Trump claim Iran's Khamenei killed, Iran denies, attacks continue…
(2026-02-28). Iran defence minister and Revolutionary Guards commander killed, three sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel's military operations and one regional source said. | Iranian Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour have been killed in Israeli attacks, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter. pic.twitter.com/62ym4K6FZz | — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) February 28, 2026 | Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we may have lost a few commanders, but that's not such a big pro…
(2026-02-28). Israel attacks Iran: Mystery over Khamenei location; IDF hits President home, bid to kill Pezeshkian. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes on nearly 30 targets across Iran on February 28, with some accounts alleging that the operation may have included an attempt to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to these reports, targets included the president's residence and an intelligence headquarters. Meanwhile, questions have emerged regarding the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the aftermath of the strikes. Watch the full video for more.
(2026-02-28). Trump tells Iranians to overthrow government as US-Israeli strikes start 'major' operation. scmp.com Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to overthrow their government after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran early on Saturday in what the US president described as "major combat operations". | "We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally … obliterated. We are going to annihilate their navy. We're going to ensure that the region's terrorist proxies can no longer destabilise the region or the world and attack…
(2026-02-28). Netanyahu: Military operation in Iran will allow Iranians to topple the Ayatollah regime. haaretz.com Targets in the Israeli campaign included Iran's military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation…
(2026-02-28). Pakistan regrets outbreak of hostilities in Middle East. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday regretted the "breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East". | The statement came after United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. Subsequently, several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles after Tehran pledged to retaliate against the strikes. | In a statement, the FO said, "Pakistan regrets the breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Pakistan condemns the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks come at a ti…
(2026-02-28). What military assets does the US have in the Middle East? scmp.com The massive US military presence in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft, lays the foundation for a major campaign against Iran. | Here we examine key US military assets deployed in the region, after Washington launched strikes that President Donald Trump said were targeting Tehran's naval and missile forces. | Ships…
(2026-02-28). 'We warned you,' says Iran's national security chief after Israel-US attacks. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report "We warned you," says Iran's national security commission head after Israel-US missiles attacks on the capital Tehran and other cities. Al Jazeera reports comments from Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the national security commission of the Iranian Parliament. "We warned you!" he wrote on social media. READ MORE: Al Jazeera's live updates…
(2026-02-28). Explained: How does Israel defend against Iranian missiles? haaretz.com No system guarantees full protection, so Israel uses an 'onion defense' against drone, rockets and missiles…
(2026-02-28). Iran, US, Israel leaders' words hint at bloody protracted war. newarab.com 
But beyond the exchange of missiles and drones, the public rhetoric of
(2026-02-28). ____ Everyone Who Made This War Possible. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: The US and Israel have launched their long-planned attack on Iran. President Trump said in a speech that the US military is engaged in "major combat operations" intended to cripple Iran's military and topple the Iranian government. Iran has reportedly been retaliating with missile strikes on Israel and US military bases …
(2026-02-28). Iran launches strikes against Gulf countries, Jordan in response to U.S., Israel attack. haaretz.com Iranian missile fire has been reported to have targeted locations in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain and Jordan. The IRGC said it considers all U.S. military bases and interests across the region legitimate targets…
(2026-02-28). Iran's Missiles SMASH US Bases, Trump-Israeli War BACKFIRES Elijah Magnier Mohammad Marandi. thealtworld.com The US and Israel launched strikes into Iran in the early hours of February 28th in an attempted regime change operation that both Trump and Isarel officials say will last days. | Iran has already retaliated in a massive way, leaving several US bases and Israel itself under heavy fire. War correspondent Elijah Magnier joins the show to break it all down.
(2026-02-28). Between shots of espresso, arak and missiles, Israelis brace for another Iran war. haaretz.com Tomer keeps his café open even during an attack, Yam just wants it to be over, and Guy is still mostly worried about the upcoming elections. As another war with Iran breaks out, the uncertainty that troubled many Israelis has only deepened…
(2026-02-28). Trump plays with 'fire' as Iran warns US of with brutal military 'never-experienced' response | War | War. hindustantimes.com As U.S. President Donald Trump talks up military options and moves additional troops, warplanes and a carrier strike group into the region, Iran's armed forces have issued one of their most fiery warnings in years, vowing that any American strike could engulf the Middle East in a "widespread fire." Tehran has seized on Trump's strike rhetoric to send a dual message: publicly, it insists Iran is not seeking war; privately, it is signalling to Washington and its regional allies that it is prepared for a level of confrontation the U.S. has "never experienced."
(2026-02-28). Iran FM: Tehran seeks de-escalation, open to renew U.S. talks if strikes stop. haaretz.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that to the best of his knowledge, Khamenei was still alive. Earlier, it was reported that Israel informed Egypt of a plan to strike Iran about 48 hours in advance, according to a diplomatic source who spoke with Haaretz…
(2026-02-28). US-Iran-Israel crisis: who are the main players? scmp.com The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday following failed negotiations and a crackdown on mass protests against the Islamic republic. | Here are the key actors in the crisis: | US President Donald Trump | The president has sought to position himself as a global peacemaker, but on Iran he has taken a consistently hard line. | Last year, his forces joined Israel's war with the Islamic republic by conducting strikes on nuclear sites.
(2026-02-28). Turkey 'deeply disturbed' over Israel-US strikes, Gulf attacks. newarab.com 
The confrontation began earlier on Saturday with the Israeli and US strikes and quickly broadened regionally as Tehran retaliated against Gulf states and Israel. | "We are deeply disturbed over the US-Israel attacks on our neighbour Iran," Erdogan said in a televised address, in…
(2026-02-28). What is Iran, Israel, and the US's MENA war arsenal. newarab.com 
The US and Following the initial strikes that hit targets across western Iran, including the capital Tehran,
(2026-02-28). Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port. twz.com 
Satellite imagery from Vantor shows what it assesses to be an Iranian Alvand class frigate, one of three seen in port in the photo, billowing dark smoke after being struck as part of the U.S. and Israeli air campaign against the country. It's also possible it's another class of ship, but satellite imagery taken the day prior shows an Alvand in that berth. The image is the first confirmation of heavy damage or a loss of an Iranian warship since the strikes began. You can read the latest on the conflict in our live coverage The burning…
(2026-02-28). Two Fronts, One Strategy? How Iran and Afghanistan Are Becoming the Next Regime-Change Battlefields. thinktank.pk The world witnessed a dramatic escalation of conflict in two neighboring regions: Iran and Afghanistan. A coordinated military operation by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has unfolded — with clear indications that regime change is a central objective of the offensive. Simultaneously, Pakistan has launched large-scale airstrikes on Afghan …
(2026-02-28). Manama buildings hit by attacks in latest escalation: ministry. newarab.com 
Three residential buildings in and around the Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes across the oil-rich Gulf following "Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted. Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites," the m…
(2026-02-28). ISRAEL US BEGIN AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN. consortiumnews.com LIVE UPDATES — The United States and Israel began their war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government on Saturday morning with an array of airstrikes in the capital, Tehran and five other cities. Iran is striking back. 8: 45 pm…
(2026-02-28). Sometimes you have to use force, says Trump after US-Iran talks end with no deal. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Trump's boastful remarks ignored? Iran warns US forces could face destruction if new war breaks out. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as military tensions spike, with Tehran's top army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi declaring that if Washington truly grasped Iran's military power, it "would never speak of war," even as U.S. forces mass across the Middle East and nuclear talks struggle to produce a breakthrough.
(2026-02-28). US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded. scmp.com Starting before his first term, Donald Trump has issued a litany of threats against Washington's arch-enemy Iran, while also urging it to talks. | He warned in late January that "time is running out", urging Tehran to "make a deal". | After indirect talks resumed between the two nations, he threatened Iran on February 12 with "very traumatic" consequences, giving them "10, 15 days, pretty much maximum" to reach an agreement.
(2026-02-28). Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda. scmp.com The US-Israeli attack on Tehran on Saturday marks a turning point for President Donald Trump, who is wagering that a war — the kind he once vowed not to start — will strengthen his second-term agenda. | In a break from his campaign promises to keep the US out of foreign wars, Trump decided to attack — despite what Arab mediators described as significant progress in nuclear talks to Tehran, and in the face of polling showing most Americans oppose fresh military action.
(2026-02-28). Oman's Foreign Minister Said U.S.-Iran Deal Was "Within Our Reach." Then Trump Started Bombing. worldbeyondwar.org 
"The Omani FM decided to go public," suggested one observer, "so that the American people knew that peace was within reach when Trump instead opted for war." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-02-28). Cuba condemns Israeli and U.S. attacks against Iran. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed the island's strong condemnation of the attacks perpetrated on February 28 by Israel and the United States against Iran this Saturday via his social media account, calling them serious violations of sovereignty and international law, especially given that they occurred after meetings on the nuclear program. | The official statement from Havana emphasizes that these irresponsible actions undermine international peace and security. It is noteworthy that the incidents occurred one day after a meeting between Israel and the United States in Geneva to address points of…
(2026-02-28). Philadelphia protesters condemn U.S. military attacks on Iran as some Iranian Americans in the region express hope. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of people gathered in front of Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday afternoon to protest the U.S. and Israeli joint military attack "This is horrific," said David E. Gibson, co-director of Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!, an associate group of Peace Action that organized Saturday's protest. "War is never good, and there are other ways that we can prevent … Iran and other countries from gett…
(2026-02-28). Saving lives at a time of slaughter. electronicintifada.net For much of the ongoing genocide, Baker Abu Safia was the only surgeon in northern Gaza.
(2026-02-28). UN rights chief slams violence against women, calls it 'a global emergency'. scmp.com The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk denounced "social systems that silence women and girls" allowing powerful men to abuse them with impunity.
(2026-02-28). End the U.S. blockade of Cuba now! cpusa.org 
For over six decades, the United States has maintained a comprehensive economic blockade against socialist Cuba. What began as a Cold War aggression in the 1960s continues today. The blockade harms Cuban citizens solely due to anti-communism; attacking the Cuban people's ability to live healthy lives. The United States is isolated from the overwhelming consensus of the international community. | In the United Nations, every year for the last 30 years, a
(2026-02-28). WATCH: UN Security Council Debates Iran Attack. consortiumnews.com The 15-member United Nations Security Council in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Belavia to add Maldives, Bahrain to its expanding route network. eng.belta.by Director of the Belarusian airline Belavia Igor Cherginets told journalists which new countries the airline plans to serve at a press conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the national carrier.
(2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut: An extraordinary sense of truth in an ailing society. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: By Joel Paredes Having known the Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut, who died yesterday aged 69, for nearly half a century, I feel that looking at his photos — how he documented the events that unfurled during his lifetime — reveals his own lifelong search for himself. By documenting the rawest parts of human existence,…
(2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…
(2026-02-28). Israel launches pre-emptive attack against Iran; multiple explosions heard in Tehran. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran on February 28, 2026. — ReutersIsrael said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a…
(2026-02-28). Court Bars Prosecution from Adding More Suspects in NUP Military Drills Case. plusnews.ug 
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court in Kanyanya has ordered the prosecution to stop adding more suspects to the charge sheet in the case involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of engaging in unlawful military drills. The directive was issued on Friday by Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumaasiimwe, who said that the …
(2026-02-28). Iran: Strait of Hormuz unsafe due to attacks, shut to transit. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the "The IRGC has warned various ships that due to the insecure atmosphere around the strait because of the military aggression by the US and Israel and the responses of Iran, it is not safe to pass through the strait at the moment," the Tasnim…
(2026-02-28). German shipowners Hapag-Lloyd halts traffic via Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
German shipowners Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth largest in the world, announced Saturday it was suspending traffic by its vessels through the "Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all vessel transits through the waterway until further no…
(2026-02-28). NED Leader Boasts of Starlink Role in Iran Protests. consortiumnews.com The National Endowment for Democracy's president told a House committee of his group's aggressive efforts to spark unrest in Iran, including by smuggling Starlink terminals and fashioning anti-Iran media narratives, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed report. By Max Blumenthal and…
(2026-02-28). Spanish Rider Acosta Won the Sprint in the MotoGP Thailand GP. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Spanish motorcyclist Pedro Acosta won the sprint race of the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix today. | Acosta beat the reigning champion, his compatriot Marc Márquez, in the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship, while Raúl Fernández completed an all-Iberian podium. | The race was not without controversy, as during the final lap, the stewards penalized Márquez, then the two bikes made contact, and Race Direction determined that the Catalan rider had forced Acosta off the track. | Therefore, with just one lap to go, the multiple world champion had to hand the lead back to his co…
(2026-02-28). Israel, that light unto the nations — including Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). Iran requests IAEA meeting over 'wrongful acts of aggressors'. newarab.com 
Iran called Saturday for an emergency meeting of the "In light of ongoing
(2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Smart climate, fresh harvest: Inside high-tech greenhouse complex growing Belarus' vegetables. eng.belta.by Just ten kilometers from Minsk lies a 27-hectare "glass solar city", where crickets chirp, bumblebees buzz, cucumbers grow lush green, and tomatoes blush red. This is the Machulishchi greenhouse complex, which we visited to see how vegetables are grown in a "smart" climate built to future standards.
(2026-02-28). Australian logistics software maker WiseTech announces 2,000 AI-driven job cuts. wsws.org "The era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over," according to WiseTech CEO Zubin Appoo.
(2026-02-28). War games or full out war? The attacks on Iran are just pure madness. strategic-culture.su It would appear that Israel has kicked off the war and yet America hasn't signed up for it yet. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | T…
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq. theintercept.com 
The case for invading Iraq was based on lies. The Trump administration's case for war with Iran hardly exists at all.
(2026-02-28). EPA's CO2 Reversal Is Welcome Opening For Developing World. wattsupwiththat.com With the EPA backing away from its regulation of greenhouse gases, developing countries should waste no time in severing whatever restrictions Western climate overseers have placed on their use of fossil fuels. For too long, climate policies have impeded economic growth and denied access to reliable supplies of electricity, to safer indoor fuels for cooking and heating, to refrigeration and to clean water. The result has been higher rates of morbidity and mortality among the world's poor.
(2026-02-28). Quakertown police chief on leave after violent confrontation with student protesters. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree is on leave after he was seen on video placing a student in a chokehold during a high school walkout earlier this month. | Borough Solicitor Peter Nelson
(2026-02-28). Oppose the US imperialist war on Iran! wsws.org The attack on Iran ordered by Donald Trump and his war-crazed cabal is a massive political crime, illegal under international law and in direct violation of the US Constitution.
(2026-02-28). Elders are a powerhouse of the US pro-democracy movement. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article Today's seniors are not sitting at home knitting sweaters for their grandkids — we are engaging in civil resistance with passion and determination in many meaningful ways. | This article
(2026-02-28). Can "The Silent Majority" and Media Intervention Drag Climate Action Back onto the Global Agenda? wattsupwiththat.com Although media interest in climate change is crashing, apparently lots of people still want governments to act.
(2026-02-28). WATCH: The World This Week — Aggression on Iran. consortiumnews.com Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the U.S. and Israel's war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with no credible rationale or legal authority, unleashing a conflagration that could alter history. Guest: Scott Ritter. Interviewer: …
(2026-02-28). Pakistan edge last-ball thriller against Sri Lanka but exit T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Pakistan needed to beat Sri Lanka by a substantial margin to leapfrog New Zealand into second semifinal qualifying spot.
(2026-02-28). Ribbital: Democracy As Something We Do, Not Just Have. commondreams.org 
Most memorable about this week's longest, basest, game-show SOTU, a toxic, lying, us-and-them hate fest: The rowdy multitude of responses from a populace "defying the lie that we are powerless." Bigly upstaging a goalie's Medal of Freedom was "a marathon of truth-telling," from a cogent Dem response to the Portland Frogs leading a restive, joyful, shaggy defense of "this thing we call democracy" by We the People, insisting, "Don't be afraid to call it fascism – we got to meet this ____in' moment."The State of the Union speech, already a stale ritual of forced national unity, felt more farcical than ever in th…
(2026-02-28). Netanyahu and Trump: the New Hitler-Mussolini Pact. thealtworld.com Trump's claims against Iran are a packet of lies. They are trump's excuses for complying with Netanyahu's demand that Trump take the United States to war against Iran for the sake of Israel's agenda of Greater Israel. | This is despicable behavior for anyone, especially for a president of the United States. | Americans always fall for patriotic propaganda, and the gullibility and insouciance of the American population is what Netanyahu and…
(2026-02-28). PM Shehbaz chairs security moot,orders repatriation of Pakistanis in Iran via Azerbaijan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with the Azerbaijani government to safely evacuate Pakistanis from Iran as tensions in the Middle East edge towards a wider conflict. | The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the country's overall security situation. | He instructed all relevant federal and provincial institutions to ensure prompt and comprehensive security measures in view of the prevailing situation, while emphasising the need for mutual coordination and complete coherence in fulfilling their resp…
(2026-02-28). The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-28). The 2026 ranking of Uganda's largest private fortunes. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's Billionaire Axis: Mapping Capital Concentration in a $65 Billion Economy BUSINESS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private capital class is expanding faster than its capital markets. In an economy where public equity remains shallow and disclosure is limited, wealth accumulation has largely occurred through privately held companies, commercial real estate, distribution networks and …
(2026-02-28). Urban Refugees decry "Exploitative" rental fees in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Eri Mary fled Eritrea in search of safety and freedom, she imagined that the hardest part of exile would be leaving home behind. Instead, she says, it has been finding a room she can afford in Kampala. In Uganda's capital and its surrounding suburbs, urban refugees say the …
(2026-02-28). The Black revolutionary tradition in theater and film. cpusa.org 
The history of African American performance, theater, and film is deep and rich. Since the days of chattel slavery, African Americans have used performance and storytelling as a means of escape, empowerment, and as a way to fight for equality. Due to space limitations, I won't be able to get into every performer, play, film, director, or crew member, but I hope to paint a broad picture of how theater and film have been for African Americans not just an art form but a tool of resistance. | When we talk about culture and resistance in African American history, theater and later film became two very powerful and…
(2026-02-28). The Trump Administration Is Trying to Target Immigrants Over Family Court Cases. truthout.org Should a person be deported because once, a decade and a half ago, they left their toddlers home alone for a half hour to buy them pajamas at Walmart? That's what the Trump administration is arguing in a little-noticed federal appeals court case being decided in California, with sweeping implications for both the immigration and child welfare systems. A ruling is expected in the coming months. |
(2026-02-28). What countries has Trump attacked since returning to office? aljazeera.com The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
(2026-02-28). Trump blacklists Anthropic, orders all federal agencies to cease use of AI firm's technology. wsws.org Trump's blacklisting of Anthropic and CEO Dario Amodei's response expose the real character of the dispute: not a conflict between ethics and militarism, but between two factions of the ruling class over the terms of AI's integration into the US war machine.
(2026-02-28). Pakistan-Taliban showdown risks becoming a protracted war of attrition. scmp.com Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban authorities are locked in a widening tit-for-tat confrontation that neither side seems willing to defuse, analysts said, warning the exchanges risked settling into a prolonged conflict along one of Asia's most volatile borders. | Islamabad has vowed to keep striking military targets inside Afghanistan until the Taliban takes action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups Pakistan says operate from Afghan soil.
(2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.
(2026-02-28). Anarchism, Tech-Optimism and Other Questions: A Podcast Conversation with Kathy Kelly. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Marc Eliot Stein, World BEYOND War, February 28, 2026 A few hours after I spoke to World BEYOND War's board president for our monthly podcast, Israel and USA began a new war with Iran, and Trump declared that USA's objective is regime change in a dreary speech. It was a hell of a time …
(2026-02-28). Pope Leo XIV receives Cuba's foreign minister at the Vatican. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, was received on Saturday by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. | The foreign minister, who attended as a special envoy of the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, reported this on his official Twitter account. | Bruno Rodríguez thanked the Pope for the honor of receiving him in audience. | As part of his agenda in Europe to participate in high-level United Nations events, the Cuban Foreign Minister recently held meetings in Rome with the Director-General of the FAO, Qu Dongyu, and the Executive Director of the WFP, Cindy McCain. | P…
(2026-02-28). The $13 Billion Sewage Plant. dissidentvoice.org Oh what a relief it is to see that 13 Billion of our tax dollars, give or take, are well spent. The Empire's newest and largest Aircraft Carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford is swimming in its own excrement. News around the world reports the Ford is having major sewage problems. Evidently the overflow affects 650 Necessaries, …
(2026-02-28). Mamdani's decision to reopen New York City schools after blizzard angers teachers and parents. wsws.org Educators and parents voiced their opposition to Mamdani's decision—and to the leadership of the UFT, which had put up no opposition to it—online as well as in a petition that collected over 170,000 signatures.
(2026-02-28). Europe's delusions of power. strategic-culture.su By Ted GALEN CARPENTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. should break from the old continent, not bully it. | Washington's…
(2026-02-28). ICE Wants to Buy Warehouses for Mass Detention. Communities Are Fighting Back. truthout.org Across the country, communities are fighting a network of warehouses the Trump administration is buying up to hold immigrants. Platform Ventures, an investment firm which owns a warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri, said on February 12 that it had pulled out of a deal with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to convert the nearly 1 million-square-foot-sized building into a "mega center"… |
(2026-02-28). Alarm over Parliament "Black Hole" Chambre as National Assembly Bursts with 555 Members. plusnews.ug 
Seven years after ground-breaking, Uganda's ambitious new Parliament Chamber, that was meant to ease the squeeze on a legislature bursting with over 550 members, remains a half-built symbol of fiscal folly, mired in cost overruns, repeated extensions, and a controversial government bailout of contractor Roko Construction Ltd. With the latest six-month ultimatum issued in February …
(2026-02-28). Cuba announces arrival in Havana of Mexican Navy ship with humanitarian aid. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Josefina Vidal confirmed this Saturday the entry into Havana Bay of a Mexican Navy ship carrying humanitarian aid sent by the government and people of Mexico for the people of Cuba. | Through her account on the social network X, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba welcomed the arrival of the ship, which is part of the response announced by Mexico amidst a complex context for the island, characterized by the tightening of the economic embargo and energy persecution imposed by the United States. | "At this moment, a Mexican Navy ship is entering Havana with aid from the gove…
(2026-02-28). NZ rally slams Five Eyes intelligence ties hours before US-Israel attack on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Speakers at a pro-Palestine rally in central Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau today were highly critical of the erosion of New Zealand's once proud nuclear-free and independent foreign policy. They also warned against being tied into a United States that is pivoting a hostile policy towards China, New Zealand's major trading partner. Ironically, just…
(2026-02-28). Belarus outlines Eurasian Charter's role in supporting UN principles. eng.belta.by Belarus views the Eurasian Charter as a tool for implementing UN principles at the regional level, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta said in an interview with BelTA.
(2026-02-28). Reproductive Tech That Promises Smart Babies Is Peddling Soft Eugenics. truthout.org The reproductive tech company Orchid recently launched a genetic test that promises a whole genome sequencing report for embryos. It is the first such test commercially available to couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and claims to detect things like congenital disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and even future cancers. The company has been… |
(2026-02-28). Stop Trump's New Mass-Murder Spree. davidswanson.org The latest location where Trump has given the orders to murder people is Iran. Remember a couple of months back when establishment U.S. lawyers and human rights groups were admitting that Trump's attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific were nothing other than murder? Murder doesn't cease being murder because it's further away or …
(2026-02-28). Transparency in Oil and Minerals Sector Could Unlock Billions for Development, Says EITI Report. plusnews.ug A new report from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) shows that resource-rich countries can significantly boost public revenues and sustainable development through transparency and sound fiscal management. It notes that with shrinking aid, rising debt, and volatile commodity markets, strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation is more urgent than ever. The report highlights that transparent reporting, …
(2026-02-28). From EVs to steel, how China's price-setting deals are easing trade tensions. scmp.com China and South Korea have resolved a trade dispute over hot-rolled steel coils through a price-undertaking deal, mirroring the solution used in China's electric vehicle (EV) stand-off with the European Union. | Analysts say the deal, which will see exporters raise export prices to avoid anti‚Äëdumping duties, could avert punitive tariffs and safeguard market access for Chinese exports.
(2026-02-28). Another US-Israel Sucker Punch. dissidentvoice.org A sucker punch is a punch delivered when the recipient of the punch is hit by surprise. As such a sucker punch indicates cowardice — that the sucker puncher did not have courage and decency to announce his intentions to engage in fisticuffs or battle. The current sneak attack (a so far failed attack) to …
(2026-02-28). No, Earth.com, Climate Change Isn't Causing Dangerous Fungus Outbreaks. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting overhyped projections about future infections as if it represented an ongoing global fungal expansion is lying, not reporting and certainly not trustworthy journalism. Earth.com should be ashamed of framing this non-issue as a clickbait story designed to scare people.
(2026-02-28). Belarus, St. Petersburg prepare for business cooperation council meeting. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Yuri Seliverstov met with Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations Evgeny Grigoryev.
(2026-02-28). No Collective Security or Decision-Making Power for New Orleans Charter School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter schools are outsourced schools that have always opposed teachers' unions, which is why about 90% of the nation's roughly 8,200 charter schools have no unions. In other words, the vast majority of charter school teachers nationwide have no collective security or real decision-making power. As private employers, charter schools consider teachers "at will" employees—someone …
(2026-02-28). Japanese Food Education with Alexis Agliano-Sanborn. mediasanctuary.org Japanese Food Education with Alexis Agliano-Sanborn by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-02-28). Newly-elected far-right Japanese government prepares war measures. wsws.org Plans for war against China coincide with plans for the suppression of political opposition and democratic rights within Japan.
(2026-02-28). A Palestinian teen was helping a neighbor when Israeli troops approached. He fled and was shot dead, in the back. haaretz.com A single bullet fired by an Israeli soldier killed Mohammad Shreim, 18, who was helping a neighbor to herd sheep in Qalqilyah. Two days later, the army arrested his father and three brothers — for disruptions at the teen's funeral…
(2026-02-28). City are Two Points behind the Leaders in English Football. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Manchester City moved to within two points of the lead in the English Premier League today after beating Leeds one goal to zero. | Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo scored in the 45+2 minute, and that was all that mattered, bringing the Sky Blues to 59 points. | Meanwhile, Liverpool mercilessly thrashed West Ham 5-2, and Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Sunderland. | Everton defeated Newcastle 3-2, and Brentford edged out Burnley 4-3. | League leaders Arsenal will play the marquee match of Matchday 28 tomorrow when they face Chelsea.
(2026-02-28). The Age of Human Arrogance. dissidentvoice.org For most of human history, we lived as one species among many. We shared forests with elephants, rivers with hippos, skies with vultures, and coastlines with turtles whose migrations predate our earliest civilizations. The natural world was not a backdrop to human life; it was the condition that made human life possible. For millennia, animals …
(2026-02-28). Caitlin Johnstone: We Deserve Better War Propaganda. consortiumnews.com U.S. war propaganda about Iran has sunk to the level of low-caliber lies. The U.S. empire is getting more and more bold about exposing its true tyrannical nature By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley They're not even…
(2026-02-28). Mamdani embraces Trump: Collaboration with fascism from the DSA mayor. wsws.org Mamdani stood side-by-side with the would-be dictator who has the blood of thousands on his hands, and may soon have the blood of millions, as his war fleet assembles off the coast of Iran.
(2026-02-28). The Bitter Taste of Tax Dodging: Starbucks's "Swiss Swindle" fairobserver.com Hidden behind Starbucks's "ethical sourcing" program is a massive global tax dodge that shifts profits from coffee-producing countries to Switzerland. Customers pay an "ethical" premium, while Starbucks's "Swiss Swindle" helps perpetuate poverty among farmers and workers who grow and harvest the coffee beans. The Swiss scheme also deprives governments in coffee-producing countries of much-needed revenues…
(2026-02-28). Sindicalistas del mundo reiteran en México solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Confederación Sindical de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de las Américas (CSA) celebró un Encuentro de Solidaridad con Cuba que reunió en México a representantes sindicales de esta región, Europa y àÅfrica. | Según informó la Embajada de La Habana en esta capital, el secretario general de la CSA, Rafael Freire, consideró que la defensa del país caribeño resulta una tarea de todos los sectores democráticos y que significa defender la soberanía de América Latina y el Caribe. | A su juicio, se requiere de un esfuerzo urgente y concreto de la familia sindical a nivel internacional para la solidaridad con los tr…
(2026-02-28). Irán atacó a siete bases estadounidenses en respuesta a agresión. radiohc.cu El secretario del Comité de Seguridad Nacional y Política Exterior del Parlamento iraní, Behnam Saeedi, confirmó este sábado que las fuerzas armadas de su país atacaron siete bases militares estadounidenses en distintos países. | Por su parte, una fuente militar iraní declaró a la agencia Tasnim que el número de instalaciones militares estadounidenses alcanzadas ascendía a 14 desde el inicio de la respuesta. | Entre los objetivos señalados figura el radar FP-132 en Qatar, descrito como uno de los principales centros de monitoreo y vigilancia de Estados Unidos en la región, con capacidad para rastrear misiles balí…
(2026-02-28). Más de 200 muertos en el primer día de agresión contra Irán. radiohc.cu La Media Luna Roja iraní informó que 201 personas murieron y otras 747 resultaron heridas como consecuencia de la agresión israelí-estadounidense contra Irán que inició en horas de la mañana de este sábado. | De acuerdo con el parte oficial, los ataques impactaron varias provincias del país, incluida la capital, Teherán, donde se reportan daños significativos en infraestructuras civiles y administrativas. | En la jornada de hoy, Estados Unidos e Israel lanzaron una ofensiva coordinada contra territorio iraní, dirigida a instalaciones estratégicas. | El Comando de la Guardia Revolucionaria declaró que la agresión…
(2026-02-28). Recibe el Papa León XIV al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV recibió este sábado en audiencia en el Vaticano al ministro de Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, según ha confirmado la Santa Sede. | La audiencia entre el pontífice estadounidense y el ministro fue confirmada en el boletín diario vaticano, en el que Rodríguez aparece como "enviado especial" del presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En su cuenta de X el canciller cubano manifestó el honor de haber sido recibido por su Santidad León XIV. | @Pontifex_es) el honor de haberme recibido en Audiencia como Enviado Especial del Presidente de la República de (2026-02-28). Homenaje en Bayamo al Padre de la Patria en el 152 aniversario de su caída en Combate. radiohc.cu 
Amanecía sobre la serranía oriental cuando un grupo de vecinos del intrincado paraje de San Lorenzo se disponía a iniciar la jornada del 27 de febrero de 1874. | Nadie imaginaba que, en ese rincón perdido de la geografía cubana, se escribiría la página más trágica y, paradójicamente, más luminosa de la Guerra de los Diez Años. | Allí, en un humilde bohío, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y del Castillo caía en combate contra tropas españolas. Su impronta se recordó en la ciudad cubana de Bayamo, la cuna que lo vio nacer y resalta su grandeza. Como lo destaca Luis Antonio Guerra Vega Vicedecano de la Facultad del Partido…
(2026-02-28). Comentarios iniciales sobre las consecuencias de la guerra desencadenada por EE. UU.-Israel contra Irán. strategic-culture.su El impacto principal en la percepción popular tiende a ser positivo para Irán. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En el calor del momento, y ante l…
(2026-02-28). Recibe el Papa León XIV al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV recibió este sábado en audiencia en el Vaticano al ministro de Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, según ha confirmado la Santa Sede. | La audiencia entre el pontífice estadounidense y el ministro fue confirmada en el boletín diario vaticano, en el que Rodríguez aparece como "enviado especial" del presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En su cuenta de X el canciller cubano manifestó el honor de haber sido recibido por su Santidad León XIV. | @Pontifex_es) el honor de haberme recibido en Audiencia como Enviado Especial del Presidente de la República de (2026-02-28). Cienfuegos realizará Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu 
La tradicional Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana tendrá lugar en la provincia de Cienfuegos, como en todo el país, en este Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz y el Aniversario 134 de la creación del Periódico Patria, por el más universal de los cubanos, José Martí.
(2026-02-28). Macron: Francia no participó ni fue avisada del ataque a Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente Emmanuel Macron aseguró este sábado que Francia no formó parte del ataque lanzado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán ni fue alertada sobre el mismo. | En el contexto de un Consejo de Defensa de urgencia que encabezó en el Elíseo, el primer mandatario consideró que la labor diplomática debe retomar su curso, después de la agresión estadounidense e israelí y de la respuesta del país persa, que abarcó a varias naciones del Medio Oriente donde Washington tiene bases militares. | Quisiera que podamos tomar todas las iniciativas útiles para el regreso de la diplomacia, nadie puede pensar que la cuest…
(2026-02-28). Macron: Francia no participó ni fue avisada del ataque a Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente Emmanuel Macron aseguró este sábado que Francia no formó parte del ataque lanzado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán ni fue alertada sobre el mismo. | En el contexto de un Consejo de Defensa de urgencia que encabezó en el Elíseo, el primer mandatario consideró que la labor diplomática debe retomar su curso, después de la agresión estadounidense e israelí y de la respuesta del país persa, que abarcó a varias naciones del Medio Oriente donde Washington tiene bases militares. | Quisiera que podamos tomar todas las iniciativas útiles para el regreso de la diplomacia, nadie puede pensar que la cuest…
(2026-02-28). Cienfuegos realizará Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu La tradicional Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana tendrá lugar en la provincia de Cienfuegos, como en todo el país, en este Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz y el Aniversario 134 de la creación del Periódico Patria, por el más universal de los cubanos, José Martí.
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying currency crashes in Bolivia, 20 dead; aircraft skids off runway in bad weather, cash scattered on highway. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…