(2026-02-03). Music and recording artists denounce ICE and defend immigrants at 2026 Grammys. wsws.org A group of music artists made public statements during their acceptance speeches—Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny, in particular—in opposition to the assault by the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the rights of immigrants.
(2026-02-03). Sri Lankan government imposes "essential services" laws. wsws.org After falsely pledging to improve living standards and defend democratic rights, the government is stepping up its use of repressive measures against the working class.
(2026-02-03). Coalition break-up expresses crisis of Australia's two-party system. wsws.org Amid a massive social polarisation, the old parties of the centre that have defended capitalist rule for decades are fracturing.
(2026-02-03). Hailing Stalin, Kenyan Stalinists defend Venezuelan regime's growing ties to Trump. wsws.org The handover of Venezuela's oil reserves to US imperialism by its Bolivarian regime is relentlessly unmasking anti-Trotskyist forces internationally.
(2026-02-03). UN calls on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as Rafah reopens. ecns.cn UN humanitarians on Monday called on more countries to accept patients from Gaza as the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens.The limited reopening of Rafah allowed some patients and their companions to exit directly into Egypt, while others transited through the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing.
(2026-02-03). UN says Israeli aerial chemical release disrupted peacekeeping in Lebanon. ecns.cn Operations along a third of the "Blue Line" ⚪ the unofficial border between the two countries ⚪ were halted for over nine hours."ÄÄ"ÄÄUNIFIL labeled the action "unacceptable," noting it hindered the mission's mandate and could pose health risks to both peacekeepers and civilians.
(2026-02-03). How to carry out the rebellion against the IG Metall trade union in Germany. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (SGP) welcomes the rapidly growing opposition to the union apparatus and supports workers who want to free themselves from its straitjacket.
(2026-02-03). Provinces unveil GDP targets, priorities. ecns.cn China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions", while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.
(2026-02-03). Journalists identify Alex Pretti's killers as immigration Gestapo continues nationwide terror campaign. wsws.org As support for a nationwide general strike grows, Democrats in Congress are prepared to join Republicans in passing Trump's war budget, which includes further funding for ICE and CBP.
(2026-02-02). How a Sudanese woman built a menstrual health factory in exile. newarab.com 
The roar of warplanes and the incessant rattle of gunfire inundated the tranquillity of Safiya Elfadni's home after 15 April 2023. Living just a few kilometres from one of Khartoum's largest military bases — at that time besieged by the Rapid Support Forces — her world shifted overnight. | In her mind, a chaotic list of priorities began to collide: the wedding she was set to celebrate in just 12 days, the safety of family members scattered across a fracturing city, and perhaps most pressingly, her factory. | Since 2018, she had built this dream from the ground up, finally reaching full-scale productio…
(2026-02-02). Venture Capitalists Are Using Profits From Genocide to Fund AI-Powered Weapons. truthout.org What does it mean for humanity if cutting-edge AI weapons development for the Pentagon is being significantly funded by venture capitalists who are also profiting from the Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people? Consider, for example, the X-BAT. On October 21, 2025, in a theatrical unveiling involving a darkened auditorium, a smoke machine, and a black silken shroud that was… |
(2026-02-02). Is the UN Being Wrecked So Western Leaders Can Escape Justice from the ICC and ICJ? dissidentvoice.org On Thursday UK MPs will debate the motion "That this House has considered the obligation to assess the risk of genocide under international law in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territories". This follows an application from SNP MP Brendan O'Hara way back in June last year. As O'Hara said in his request, "it is to allow …
(2026-02-02). With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water. truthout.org Since the beginning of the Israeli genocide and the imposition of a total blockade on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, water desalination plants have almost completely shut down due to severe fuel shortages. According to Gaza's Government Media Office, more than 90 percent of water and desalination facilities have gone out of service. As infrastructure systems collapse… |
(2026-02-02). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Legal Clash: Visa Policy Pause Sparks Federal Lawsuit. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal development, civil rights organizations have launched a lawsuit against the State Department over its recent decision to pause the processing of immigrant visas for citizens from 75 countries. Filed in a Manhattan federal court, the lawsuit seeks an injunction to halt this policy, which was implemented on January 21.
(2026-02-02). Police 'fabricating the law' over Tatchell 'intifada' arrest. thecanary.co 
Police have bailed 74 year-old human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell "under investigation" to attend Charing Cross police station at 1pm on 1 March. His bail condition bans him from attending any Palestine protest. He said: Met Police seem to be acting under pressure from a foreign regime, the Israeli government, and from Netanyahu supporters in […] | By
(2026-02-02). Venezuela Frees More Than 30 Political Prisoners Amid Slow Amnesty Roll-out. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuelan authorities released more than 30 people considered "political prisoners" on Sunday, as part of a broader prisoner release process that rights groups say has moved too slowly. Legal rights organisation Foro Penal reported the latest round of releases, bringing to around 344 the number of verified "political prisoners" freed since early January after the …
(2026-02-02). FBI Raid in Georgia Is Part of "Trump's Scheme to Try to Rig the Midterms" : Ari Berman. democracynow.org 
We speak with Mother Jones voting rights correspondent Ari Berman about the shocking FBI raid on an elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia. Federal agents were seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election, which President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim he won despite his loss to Joe Biden that year. During his efforts to overturn the election results, Trump pressured local officials to "find" him an additional 11,780 votes. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was on the scene Friday despite having no domestic law enforcement authority. The raid comes amid an ongoing…
(2026-02-02). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Partial Government Shutdown Continues as Immigration Talks Persist. capitalbnews.org 
A partial government shutdown took effect on Jan. 31, as civil rights groups continue to condemn the "dangerous escalation" of what the Trump administration says is an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The prospect of one had been intensifying in recent days, as Senate Democrats said that they wouldn't back legislation funding the U.S. Department of …
(2026-02-02). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). How Human Rights Watch Shattered Yugoslavia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg Substack On August 25th 2025, this journalist documented how the 1975 Helsinki Accords transformed "human rights" into a highly destructive weapon in the West's imperial arsenal. At the forefront of this shift were organisations such as Amnesty International, and Helsinki Watch — the forerunner of Human Rights Watch. Supposedly independent reports published by these …
(2026-02-02). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises NYPD shooting of emotionally distressed 22-year-old. wsws.org New York Mayor Mamdani applauded the NYPD officers who shot 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty at least four times while he was suffering a mental health crisis.
(2026-02-02). ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades. scheerpost.com By Monika Langarica for Truthout The idea of a "border crisis" has long been used by both Republicans and Democrats to justify harsh immigration policies. From Biden's sweeping asylum processing restrictions intended to gain "control of our border," to Trump's near-total suspension of asylum processing predicated on a proclaimed "invasion" at the southern border, the playbook is nothing new. …
(2026-02-02). Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land. capitalbnews.org 
Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery believed they had moved to greener pastures after being displaced by a hurricane. They moved to Yoder, Colorado, an unincorporated town where they could nurture their animals and grow food on their 1,000-acre ranch. What the married couple say they've encountered, however, nearly cost them their lives. They faced being …
(2026-02-02). Israel 'bombs school', kills child in latest Gaza truce breach. newarab.com 
An Israeli forces also opened fire in the eastern parts of Juhr ad-Dik at dawn on Monday, as some injured Palestinians prepared to leave the enclave via the recently reopened Rafah cros…
(2026-02-02). Gazans begin crossing to Egypt for treatment after partial Rafah reopening. newarab.com 
Sick and wounded Gazans began crossing into Egypt to seek medical treatment on Monday after Around 150 people were due to leave the territory on Monday, and 50 to enter it, according to Egyptian officials, more than 20 months after invading Israeli forces in Gaza closed the crossing. | "Three ambulances have arrived so far carry…
(2026-02-02). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-02). Ukraine uses forced recruitment to liquidate Hungarians in Transcarpathia. infobrics.org The Kiev regime uses ethnic cleansing methods against minorities' citizens.
(2026-02-02). China to step up crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling-related cross-border crimes. ecns.cn China will further intensify efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling and other related cross-border criminal activities, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-02-02). China executes four from Bai family criminal syndicate. ecns.cn China has executed four members of the Bai family criminal syndicate for their involvement in telecom fraud, drug trafficking and other serious crimes in Myanmar's Kokang region, a court in south China's Guangdong Province announced.
(2026-02-02). Israel Forcing Doctors Without Borders To Shut Down Gaza Operations by February 28. news.antiwar.com Israeli authorities have ordered the international medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to cease all operations in Gaza by February 28 as Israel continues to impede humanitarian relief efforts inside the Palestinian territory. Israel said that it was shutting down MSF's operations in Gaza due to its refusal to turn over the identities of its …
(2026-02-02). Epstein files contain child abuse and murder: end of Western "order" infobrics.org US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation that Epstein files contain images of child sexual abuse, death and extreme violence point to a scandal of historic proportions embedded within Western political, financial, and intelligence establishments – amid talks about the end of the West-centered global order.
(2026-02-02). Why Were Abu Dhabi Talks Postponed Right After Russian Strikes Hit? thinktank.pk Have you been following the twists and turns in the Ukraine conflict as What if a long-awaited push for peace hits a snag right when hope starts flickering—delayed amid fresh violence and behind-the-scenes meetings? Could the recent Russian strikes on civilian targets be tied to…
(2026-02-02). The Iranian Protests Explained. counterpunch.org 
In this interview, international relations scholar Stephen Zunes and Middle East historian Lawrence Davidson help to unpack the Iranian protests and explain their relevance within the context of U.S. and Israeli national interests. Daniel Falcone: Jeffrey St. Clair of CounterPunch, recently cited filmmaker Jafar Panahi's insistence that change in Iran must come from the will of
(2026-02-02). Lukashenko expresses political support for Brazilian president ahead of upcoming election. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed political support for Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in connection with the upcoming election in the country.
(2026-02-02). Senate Democratic leadership votes to fund Trump's wars abroad and at home. wsws.org The $839 billion military funding bill, passed with overwhelming Democratic support, comes as Trump deploys an "armada" against Iran, occupies American cities with federal agents, and threatens to expand wars across the globe.
(2026-02-02). Cuba Condemns Terrorism and Reaffirms its Cooperation on Security and the Fight Against Money Laundering. radiohc.cu Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security. | Cuba categorically declares that it does not harbor, support, finance, or permit terrorist or extremist organizations. Our country maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward the financing of terrorism and money laundering, and is committed to the prevention, detection, and combating of illicit financial activities, in accordance with international standards. | Any past interactions involving individuals…
(2026-02-02). Gold falls by over 7% to about $4500. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Gold yet reports another sharp fall in spot trading, Reuters revealed on Monday. According to the report, gold dropped by more than 7 percent reaching around $4,500 an ounce.In addition, Silver also reported a loss in spot trading, dropping 12 percent to $74.18 an ounce.Gold and silver prices fall sharply. (Shutterstock)It is worth noting that both metals saw exceptional increases in January 2026, with gold rising by more than 20-25 percent, reaching around $5600 per ounce, last month, supported by central bank purchases.On the other hand, oil prices also decreased 3 percent on Monday after U.S. Presid…
(2026-02-02). Mass Rally in SF to Shut Down ICE & Support General Strike Nationally. indybay.org Thousands of students, workers and community members rallied at Dolores Park in San Francisco to shutdown ICE and also many supported a national general strike.
(2026-02-02). Starmer's Gorton candidate is corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's pick — after blocking Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham — to contest the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester is a corporate lobbyist who supports NHS privatisation. Angeliki Stogia wants to bring back 'PFI', the so-called 'private finance initiative' used by the Labour right to turn NHS hospitals into cash-cows for private investors. […] | By
(2026-02-02). Supply chain aims for global expansion. ecns.cn China's automotive supply chain is accelerating its shift toward a more internationalized model, supported by the country's lead in intelligent electric vehicle technology and Chinese brands' growing market share abroad, while rising overseas demand and policy shifts in key markets accelerate localization and overseas investment.
(2026-02-02). Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president. newarab.com 
Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade. | Fernandez's nearest rival, centre-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40 percent needed to avoid a run-off. | With 94 percent of polling stations counted, the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves had captured 48.3 percent of the vote compared to Ramos's 33.4 percent, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). | As soon as the f…
(2026-02-02). Trump Calls His Enemies Terrorists. Does That Mean He Can Just Kill Them. theintercept.com 
From boat strikes to killings in the streets of Minnesota to NSPM-7, the White House leans on the word "terror" to justify its violence.
(2026-02-02). Welcome to the Jade Helm Presidency. theintercept.com 
A panic pervades the internet: terrified talk of troops in American cities, federal shock troops brutalizing citizens and neighbors, the targeting of gun owners, mass surveillance, the deployment of militarized artificial intelligence, and the suspension of the Constitution. The year is 2015, and the far right is incensed. | This was a period of intense American paranoia and anger, largely spurred by the right-wing meltdown over the consecutive victories of President Barack Obama. It was also a time of post-Snowden horror, as a nation realized it lived inside an unfathomably immense government surveillance dra…
(2026-02-02). NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor A New Zealand aid project in Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns, and appears unlikely to be completed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) confirmed work on the Enga Electrification Project in PNG's Highlands region had "stopped due to ongoing violence around…
(2026-02-02). Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica's presidential election. aljazeera.com Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.
(2026-02-02). ICE in Minnesota — Days 57-62: Masses Protest ICE While Violence Continues and Feds Indict Journalists. unicornriot.ninja 