(2026-02-22). The Suicidal Folly Of A War With Iran. popularresistance.org The Laurel and Hardy negotiating team of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, coupled with Trump's appalling ignorance of world affairs and megalomania, seem set to push the U.S. into yet another debacle in the Middle East, one the Congress has not approved, and the public does not want. | The demands imposed on Iran by the Trump White House are no more acceptable to the regime in Tehran than those imposed on Hamas in Gaza under Trump's sham peace plan. | Trump's demand that Iran shut down its nuclear program and give up its missile capabilities in return for no new sanctions is as tone deaf as calling on Hamas to di…
(2026-02-22). Middle East furious after Trump ally says Israel should own them. thecanary.co 
On 21 February, we reported on disturbing comments from the US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Our focus was that Huckabee wants the world to pay Israel reparations for the genocide it inflicted upon Gaza. It's another comment from Huckabee which has caused international controversy, however, especially in the Middle East: üö® BREAKING: Mike Huckabee […] | By
(2026-02-22). How Israel's genocide in Gaza has made it nearly impossible for this Palestinian teenager to manage her chronic illness. mondoweiss.net 
Shahd al-Afifi has a rare skin disease that requires a strict daily routine of constant moisturization, careful hygiene, and a humid, climate-controlled environment. The genocide in Gaza has made this impossible.
(2026-02-22). Friday 2/20: Noisemakers Against Genocide (Israeli Consulate). indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-22). Junta de Paz o el genocidio como negocio del imperialismo corporativo. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de jefes de Estado, de gobierno o altos funcionarios de medio centenar de países se efectuó en Washington la reunión inaugural de la Junta de Paz del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, el organismo creado con la aprobación del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU para implementar el plan de colonización de la Franja de Gaza.
(2026-02-22). Saturday 2/21: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Meet at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue…
(2026-02-22). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.
(2026-02-22). Rebuilding universities must be a priority in Gaza. electronicintifada.net University lectures in Gaza are being held at wedding venues, but attendance has dropped due to financial and other hardships.
(2026-02-22). Tehran & Washington: Negotiating Under Tension. devdiscourse.com Geneva is set to host the next round of talks between the United States and Iran, as Oman's Foreign Minister confirmed the meeting scheduled for Thursday. The discussions aim at finalizing a deal on Iran's nuclear program, with optimism despite significant geopolitical tensions.
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 2/25: Webinar: While Iran Boils, Trump's "Peace Plan" Threatens Palestinian Existence. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/palestine-iran…
cyprus-mail.com (2026-02-22). Netanyahu names Cyprus in plans for 'hexagon of alliances' for Israel
Netanyahu on Sunday said Cyprus is part of his plans to create a "hexagon of alliances" for Israel in the region.
"We will create an entire system, essentially a kind of hexagon of alliances, around or within the Middle East, including India, Arab national, African Nations, Mediterranean nations – Greece and Cyprus – and nations in Asia that I won't detail at the moment," he said ahead of a meeting of Israel's cabinet.
(2026-02-22). UK: Ex-Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein links. ummid.com Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been in news over his ties with Jeffry Epstein, has been arrested.
(2026-02-22). King Charles family connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and KKK's David Duke. indybay.org
(2026-02-22). Brazilian students in Cuba: "When a people resist, all of Latin America learns" radiohc.cu "Venezuela, you are not alone. When a people resist, all of Latin America learns. From Cuba to Venezuela, solidarity, respect, and hope. Long live Latin American integration!" | "We are students trained in the principle of solidarity. We believe that medicine saves lives and also builds bridges. We know that the challenges are great, but even greater is the strength of a united people," say young Brazilians studying Medicine in Cuba in a video message, expressing their solidarity with the island and with Venezuela."From the Maria Aragà£o Brigade of the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba, we share wha…
(2026-02-22). Venezuela's National Assembly Has Received 1,557 Amnesty Applications. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, reported this Saturday that 1,557 amnesty applications have been received since the Amnesty Law was approved and enacted last Thursday. "These are being processed immediately, and right at this moment hundreds of people deprived of their liberty are being released under the Amnesty Law," he said. | "Until yesterday we received 405 requests from prisoners. As of today, we have received 1,152 new requests, bringing the total to 1,557, which are being addressed immediately, and at this moment hundreds of releases are already taking place," he…
(2026-02-22). Thursday 2/26: The "Donroe Doctrine" : Venezuela & Cuba in the Crosshairs. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-02-22). Death Toll From US Extrajudicial Killings Reaches 142, Venezuela Condemns Renewal of US Sanctions Framework. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a statement on Friday, February 20, SOUTHCOM reported that its Operation Southern Spear conducted a "successful kinetic strike" against a small boat suspected of drug trafficking. The opera…
(2026-02-22). The Propaganda Assault: A Tale Of Two Venezuela(n)s. popularresistance.org After the Trump administration illegally kidnapped the legitimate president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3rd, 2026, we saw two distinct and divergent responses from Venezuelans. On the one hand, the Venezuelan diaspora, especially in the United States, celebrated President Maduro's kidnapping and bombing of their birth country. On the other hand, inside Venezuela, for weeks after the illegal abduction, citizens engaged in (almost) daily and massive demonstrations to condemn the attack that killed and wounded over 100 people.
(2026-02-22). US Feminist Organization Code Pink Delegation Arrives in Venezuela in Solidarity Against Imperialism. orinocotribune.com
(2026-02-22). Kent Wong: Educator, Organizer, Visionary 1956—2025. portside.org Kent Wong: Educator, Organizer, Visionary 1956—2025 |
(2026-02-22). PHF forms governance committee to chart course for hockey's revival. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Hockey Federation announced on Sunday the formation of an Adhoc Governance and Management Committee, marking a structural shift aimed at modernising the sport's administration and elevating the standards of hockey across the country. | In a move for technical excellence, Olympians Hassan Sardar and Islahuddin will co-chair the newly formed Professional Development Committee. Their mandate includes overseeing national team selection, specialised training protocols, and establishing rigorous benchmarks for coaches and players. | Read: New PHF chief lifts ban on hockey team captain | According to an…
(2026-02-22). MSM attacks on Hannah Spencer are getting desperate. thecanary.co 
Hannah Spencer is the Green Party candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election. Because she's not just another dead-eyed careerist like what you get in Labour and the Tories, the establishment media have struggled to wrap their heads around her. This is why we're seeing stuff like the following: This sums up the current state […] | By
(2026-02-22). Watch: ex-cop Jewish Chronicle hack arrested for shoving woman Palestine protester. thecanary.co 
Gill Levy is a former Met Police custody sergeant who now writes for far-right libel factory the Jewish Chronicle. And today he was arrested, in glorious colour, after allegedly shoving a woman protesting peacefully against censorship of Palestine and Israel's crimes against it. Levy is also one of a number of sinister, far-right 'auditors' who […] | By
(2026-02-22). UAE foils cyber-attacks targeting key sectors. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates has thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country's digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state-run WAM news agency said on Saturday. | The attacks "included attempts to infiltrate networks, deploy ransomware and conduct systematic phishing campaigns targeting national platforms," and involved artificial intelligence technologies to develop offensive tools, it added. The report did not say who was to blame for the attacks. | According to the local media, the exploitation of artificial intelligence technologies reflected a qualitative shift in the methods employed by te…
(2026-02-22). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-22). The Anti-Imperialist Imperative: Confronting Globalized Fascism. popularresistance.org We are living through a decisive historical rupture. | This is not a moment of policy disagreement. It is not a moment of partisan confusion among anti-imperialists or even simply a crisis of democracy. We are in the midst of a deepening capitalist crisis so profound that capital has abandoned even the performance of its commitment to liberal enlightenment values. | The institutions it created—
| the United Nations system,
| the so-called rules-based international order,
| the human rights regime—
| have been stripped of their moral veneer. | What remains is naked power. | The…
(2026-02-22). Saudi foreign policy makers have read Sun Tzu well. Have Iran's? juancole.com By Through diplomacy & careful positioning in Syria, Yemen & beyond, Saudi Arabia has embodied Sun Tzu's Taoist principle of water, yielding to pressure, flowing around obstacles, & allowing rivals to exhaust themselves, write al-Marashi & Goudsouzian. | (
(2026-02-22). Trump sends 'great' hospital boat to treat 'sick' people in Greenland. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened to seize by force. | Trump's rhetoric has ratcheted up tensions between the United States and Denmark, while putting the global spotlight on the Arctic as he insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and Nato security against Russia and China.
(2026-02-22). Cuban ambassador to Bolivia denounces criminality of U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu 
The Cuban ambassador to Bolivia, Elba Rosa Pérez, denounced on Saturday "with the firmness born of the dignity of the people I represent" the criminal policy maintained for six decades by the United States against her country. | "We raise our voices, once again, against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, a policy that for more than six decades has attempted to subdue a dignified people through hunger and need," she stated while thanking the organizers of the Revolutionary Cantata "Down with the Blockade," performed in the courtyard of the diplomatic mission by dozens of Bolivian artists. | Pérez hi…
(2026-02-22). Illegitimate Hijacking Of Bylaws By New Day At Pacifica Continues. indybay.org The New Day aligned PNB-Pacifica National Board majority is still moving forward to illegally change the bylaws and eliminate many democratic rights for the membership…
(2026-02-22). Why Some UESF Teachers are Voting No on the Proposed Contract. indybay.org UESF teachers at Independence High are calling on fellow teacher to reject the tentative agreement. They issued a statement that is has serious problems and also the members were left out of a democratic discussion of the concessions made by the UESF leadership.
(2026-02-22). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-22). Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead. tribune.com.pk 
Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move eight points clear of chasers Borussia Dortmund, who drew 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday. | Bayern played before chasers Dortmund and Kane's double helped the league leaders grab control of the match and run out to a 3-0 lead before mistakes let Frankfurt score two late goals. | Dortmund needed to beat Leipzig to keep pressure on Bayern, who visit the Westfalenstadion next week, but were down 2-0 at half-time after a Christoph Baumgartner double for Leipzig. | Dortmund forced Romulo into an own goal to cu…
(2026-02-22). How the series 'The Eternaut' revived searches for the disappeared in Argentina. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-22). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-22). Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion. tribune.com.pk 
US trading partners in Asia were weighing fresh uncertainties this weekend after President Donald Trump announced a new tariff on imports, hours after the Supreme Court struck down many of the sweeping levies he used to launch a global trade war. | The court's ruling invalidated a number of tariffs that the Trump administration had imposed on Asian export powerhouses from China and South Korea to Japan and Taiwan, the world's largest chipmaker and a key player in tech supply chains. | Within hours, Trump said he would impose a new 10% duty on US imports from all countries starting on Tuesday, which he raised t…
(2026-02-22). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-22). China announces duty free imports from almost whole of African Continent. ummid.com China has announced to implement zero duty imports from almost whole of the African Continent starting May 01, 2026.
(2026-02-22). Trump says sending hospital boat to Greenland. geo.tv 
Apparent AI image that depicts the USNS Mercy — an 894-foot vessel that is typically stationed in southern California, US, February 22, 2026. — TruthSocial/@realDonaldTrumpWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an…
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 2/25: Trivia Night @ San Francisco Green Party New Meeting. indybay.org 2973 16th St, Suite #300 (Wheelchair accessible) San Francisco, CA | This office is right next to the 16th & Mission St BART Plaza.
(2026-02-22). Pakistan opposes permanent UNSC seats expansion. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its opposition to adding new permanent members to the UN Security Council, arguing it would increase the 15-member body's dysfunction and violate the principle of sovereign equality. | Speaking in a resumed session of the long-running Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) aimed at reforming the Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that the demand for individual permanent membership is clearly something that runs counter to the principles of reform. | As part of the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group, Ambassador Asim A…
(2026-02-22). Jamrud police seize 60kg opium after armed suspects flee checkpoint. tribune.com.pk 
Police seized 60 kilogrammes of opium during a major operation at a checkpoint in Jamrud area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Khyber district, officials said on Sunday. | According to police, the operation was part of an ongoing district-wide crackdown on drug traffickers led by Waqar Ahmed, District Police Officer. The action was carried out under the supervision of Siddiq Khan, Station House Officer (SHO) Jamrud. | A police team comprising Sub-Inspector Asif Khan, Bakht Munir, and other personnel set up a special checkpoint on the Shakas New Bypass Road when a suspicious car attempted to break through the barricade…
(2026-02-22). Reform door knocker told to '____ off' in Sheffield. thecanary.co 
With the local elections on the horizon, political parties are canvassing across the UK. As Labour and the Tories have fallen from grace, that's opened up opportunities for smaller parties like Reform. At the same time, not everyone is open to the divisive politics of Nigel Farage, as is evident in the following video: Reform […] | By
(2026-02-22). Top court declares CNIC blocking illegal. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has declared that blocking a citizen's Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a money decree is unlawful, ruling that such action exceeds the powers granted to executing courts under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). | The decision was announced by a two-member bench comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan in a civil petition for leave to appeal. Justice Akhtar authored the detailed order. | The case arose from execution proceedings initiated after a money decree was passed in a summary suit in favour of respondent Idrees Ahmed against petitioner Agha Abid M…
(2026-02-22). PTI faces internal backlash. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is grappling with escalating internal strife apparently rooted in a leadership crisis, with its general secretary emerging as the latest target of criticism from within the party. | Amid growing unease, he has reportedly assured detractors that he would request the party's incarcerated founder to relieve him of his charge, according to two party leaders holding organisational portfolios, one in Punjab and the other at the Centre. | With the PTI's actual decision-makers' aggressive posturing having brought the party to a near breaking point, a crisis of trust has surfaced across i…
(2026-02-22). Rise of Jamaat-e Islami in Bangladesh and Concerns in India. ummid.com While India, which has historical ties with Bangladesh and its people, will engage with whoever wins the election, a Jamaat win is bound to involve very different calculations for New Delhi.
(2026-02-22). Technical issues delay moon mission. tribune.com.pk 
NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Saturday ruled out a March launch for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, citing technical issues. | Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will "take the March launch window out of consideration," Issacman said in a post on X. | "I understand people are disappointed by this development. That disappointment is felt most by the team at NASA, who have been working tirelessly to prepare for this great endeavor," Isaacman said. | "During the 1960s, when NASA achieved what most thought was impossible, and what…
(2026-02-22). Man City pile pressure on Arsenal. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester City piled pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly's brace clinched a crucial 2-1 win against Newcastle, while Chelsea's bid to reach the Champions League was dented by a 1-1 draw against lowly Burnley on Saturday. | O'Reilly put City ahead in the first half at the Etihad Stadium and restored their lead after Lewis Hall had equalised. | Pep Guardiola's side weren't at their best but they held on for a victory that moved them within two points of leaders Arsenal. | The Gunners travel to Tottenham on Sunday, but regardless of the result in the north London derby, City control the d…
(2026-02-22). A Dangerous Equation: Trump's Iran Plans and the Democrats Who Expect to Benefit. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer Recent reporting suggests that former President Donald Trump privately envisions a bold "regime change" in Iran, seeing it as a historical legacy project. Sources indicate he has pressed military planners for contingency strategies that could allow major attacks while keeping potential chaos politically manageable for the midterms. At the same time, …
(2026-02-22). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-22). US ambassador Huckabee under fire across Arab world over Israel remarks. geo.tv 
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 18, 2025. — ReutersJordan said comments an "assault on sovereignty."Egypt rejects any Israeli sovereignty over Arab lands.Palestinian…
(2026-02-22). Mexican labor organizations call for solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu More than 30 labor organizations today called on the people of Mexico to show solidarity with Cuba by collecting food supplies, breaking the media blackout, and providing oil support, in the face of the tightening of the U.S. embargo. | "We will join the solidarity mobilizations with the island and will send medicine and food in the coming days," the 33 unions, associations, fronts, and federations announced in a message addressed to workers and the public. | They warned that the intensification of the embargo following a recent executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump, which threatens to impose tariffs on…
(2026-02-22). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-22). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-22). Villa salvage late point against Leeds. tribune.com.pk 
Tammy Abraham's homecoming hit another sweet note as his late equaliser rescued Aston Villa from defeat in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday, keeping alive their unlikely title chase. | The striker, who returned to Villa Park last month in an 18 million pounds deal after a stint with Besiktas, grabbed his first league goal since his return, in the 88th minute when the home side were trailing. | Leeds appeared destined for all three points after Anton Stach's spectacular free kick, but Abraham's late intervention means third-placed Villa remain seven points behind leaders Arsenal. | The equaliser was Vil…
(2026-02-22). Three labourers abducted in attack on construction site in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Three labourers were abducted in Balochistan's Barkhan district after armed men launched a major attack on the crush plant of Zargoon Construction Company late Saturday night. | The assailants opened fire on the plant before abducting three men from the construction site. The abducted men were identified as daily-wage workers from Musakhel who were working on the site. Officials said the gunfire caused partial damage to machinery and temporarily halted operations. | Zargoon Construction Company has confirmed the incident and is in contact with the families of the abducted workers. | According to police sources…
(2026-02-22). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-22). already a Belarusian brand': Maslenitsa festivities in full swing in Minsk. eng.belta.by Maslenitsa week in Belarus | is drawing to a close, but its most vibrant part is just gaining momentum.
(2026-02-22). New party agrees to purchase 90 pc stake in Team Sialkot. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-22). NJ Appeals to Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas to Sever Ties w/ Roxbury ICE Death House Profiteer Sean Dalfen. fightbackbetter.com Dear Directors and Administrators at Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, Listed as a board member of the Jewish Federation of…
(2026-02-22). Punch gets revenge! AI video generates baby monkey hitting bullies. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Baby monkey "Punch" is once again the talk of social media after a new AI-generated video went viral, showing him taking revenge on other monkeys in his troop, who bullied him in the past. Punch, which now thrives at Ichikiawa Zoo in Japan, has been through a lot. The seven-month-old baby monkey was abandoned by his mother and bullied by older monkeys from his new troop, pushing him to find comfort in an orange monkey plushie. At first, Punch also had trouble making new friends.While the zoo recently posted a video of the baby monkey finally making friends with his new troop, things didn't last long wh…
(2026-02-22). Fired for Doing Journalism? Inside the Crackdown on Student Press at UT Dallas. scheerpost.com For ScheerPost's Academic Freedom Project, we are looking to speak with both professors and student journalists covering what's happening on their campuses and the attacks on the freedoms we hold dear. We understand there is a distinction between academic freedom, freedom of the press, and the First Amendment — but all are vital to a …
(2026-02-22). KCET 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended One Last Time. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended once again the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-22). Solar Eclipse February 17, 2026 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com An Annular Solar Eclipse, also called as Ring of Fire, will be witnessed Tuesday February 17, 2026 and will be visible in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Argentina, Chile and other countries but not in India, Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries.
(2026-02-22). Ethereum Fortifies For The Future. ummid.com While Ethereum price USD is steady if not brilliant, it is widely viewed by institutional investors as a major player over the next decade.
(2026-02-22). Monday 2/23: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-02-22). New Study: Canada's New Brunswick Was 1 ∞C Warmer Than Today During the Medieval Warm Period. wattsupwiththat.com This new research also identifies a higher frequency of natural forest fires during the LIA cooling period than the warmer MCA.
(2026-02-22). The Night The Protests In Iran Were Co-Opted By Outside Forces. popularresistance.org In early January 2026 I'm in southwest Iran to see my grandparents for Sizdah Rajab, the birthday of Imam Ali — our Father's Day. There have been countrywide protests over the economy for the past two weeks. I'm worried that they might turn deadly — an infiltration is likelier now after the June onslaught than it has ever been. A former American official wished "a happy new year" to the "Mossad agents" walking next to Iranian protestors. | But there's enough calm to keep us bound to our community: aunts, uncles, and cousins, those of us who have left for life in Tehran, are all home.
(2026-02-22). Abby Martin on the Democratic Party, Imperialism the Crisis of the U.S. Left). scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer We did an amazing podcast with the incomparable journalist Abby Martin, but this clip started playing through my phone speakers and it was pretty brilliant and on point, as to be expected. It's from the Turbulence Podcast, where Abby is the guest, and she lays out the crisis of the U.S. …
(2026-02-22). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-22). India AI Summit in mess after Galgotia University's 'Robot Blunder'. ummid.com A massive controversy unfloded at the India AI Impact Summit Wednesday Februray 18, 2026 after Noida based Galgotia University put on display a Chinese Robot claiming it to be an innovation of its students.
(2026-02-22). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 Result Announced. ummid.com The Rahmani Foundation has declared the result of the Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-22). Berkeley Library: Abuse of Power. indybay.org A dastardly suspension from the North Branch Berkeley Library with no reason or explanation given; banning someone without good cause is pretty outrageous.
(2026-02-22). PSG win to reclaim Ligue 1 lead. tribune.com.pk 
Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside struggling Metz 3-0 to go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday, taking advantage of a 3-2 defeat for title rivals Lens at the hands of Monaco. | Lens started the day a point ahead of reigning French and European champions PSG at the summit and were two goals in front in the second half against Monaco, only to capitulate and slip to a first home loss since August. | That gave PSG the opportunity to reclaim first place and they made short work of the division's bottom club at the Parc des Princes, with Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos scoring the goals.
(2026-02-22). The western model of governance through fear. strategic-culture.su Fear leads as much to bad consumer choices as it does to bad political choices. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One of two things…
(2026-02-22). Tucker Carlson claims Netanyahu threatened his family. thecanary.co 
Right-wing US commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu threatened him and his family: CARLSON: "Benjamin Netanyahu has personally threatened me and at least two members of my family." pic.twitter.com/efk9il9Tmj — Stew Peters (@realstewpeters) February 22, 2026 Carlson is an outspoken critic of the relationship between the US and Israel. Tucker Carlson […] | By
(2026-02-22). KCET 2026: Here's Why Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-22). Can Putin, Trump meet in Budapest? Expert assesses likelihood of new Russia-USA summit. eng.belta.by The former MP believes that Budapest could serve as such a platform.
(2026-02-22). Sunday 2/22: Mass Meeting: Fight for a General Strike to Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Online | www.kshamasawant.org/events/266/…
(2026-02-22). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result today i.e. Monday February 16, 2026.
(2026-02-22). Thursday 3/12: "Killers of Roe" : Book Talk on the Death of a Human Right w/ author Amy Littlefield. indybay.org Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/killers-of-roe-……
(2026-02-22). CUET PG 2026 subject-wise schedule released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise schedule of the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET PG) 2026 on its official website.
(2026-02-22). Top 5 accounting practice management software in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-22). FMD vaccine signals a turning point for SA agriculture. sanews.gov.za FMD vaccine signals a turning point for SA agriculture | The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has described the arrival of the first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a victory for the country's agricultural sector and a major step towards reopening global red meat markets. | Steenhuisen officially received the first shipment of one million high-potency FMD vaccine doses at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday. | "This is a victory for everybody in South Africa who wants to see agriculture playing an even more important role than it currently does in terms of the economy," the Minist…
(2026-02-22). Tragic Wedding Reception: Double Homicide Stuns Village. devdiscourse.com In a tragic turn of events, two brothers were shot dead at a wedding reception in Shahpur village on Sunday evening. The victims, identified as Manjeet and Manish Kumar, were aged between 25 and 27, according to police reports.
(2026-02-22). Pakistan, Muslim bloc denounce US envoy remarks backing Israel expansion. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and 13 other countries have condemned remarks by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting he would not oppose Tel Aviv taking over large parts of the Middle East, the Foreign Office said Sunday. | Speaking to journalist Tucker Carlson this week, Huckabee argued Israel has a biblical right to land stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates River. "It would be fine if they took it all," he said after Carlson noted the verse includes territory between the Euphrates in Iraq and the Nile in Egypt. | In a joint statement, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, In…
(2026-02-22). Barry Humphries — Brilliant, brazen and soon to be bronzed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-22). New 'Belarusian Village' opens in St. Petersburg. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Village project was launched last year. The concept suggests bringing various Belarusian producers from food products to light industry goods in one space.
(2026-02-22). Experience authentic Thailand with Maeklong Railway Market and private tours. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-22). AU Adopts Landmark Resolution On Slavery, Colonialism, And Reparations. popularresistance.org African heads of state adopted a historic resolution recognizing slavery, deportation, and colonialism as crimes against humanity, marking a major step in Africa's long-running struggle for historical justice and reparatory redress. | The decision was taken at the conclusion of two days of high-level deliberations during the Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from February 14-15. Leaders considered a comprehensive study examining the legal and moral implications of describing colonization as a crime against humanity a…
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 2/25: Earth's Greatest Enemy: Conversation and Strategy with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/egeconvo…
(2026-02-22). High-Speed Revolution: Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro Transform UP Transit. devdiscourse.com In a bid to revolutionize transportation, the BJP aims to spotlight the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
(2026-02-22). StopReformUK back the Green Party in Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
As promoted by Carol Vorderman, StopReform.Vote have endorsed the Green Party's Hannah Spencer in the Gorton & Denton by-election: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) StopReformUK.vote backs the Green Party StopReformUK.vote provide regular updates on who to vote for in local and national elections. As is clear […] | By
(2026-02-22). These events at Berlinale 2026 revealed truth is impossible to ignore. ummid.com The debate at Berlinale 2026 ultimately reanimates a familiar philosophical polarity: aesthetic autonomy versus ethical engagement.
(2026-02-22). FCC upholds K-P sales tax on construction services. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court has declared the levy of sales tax on construction services in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa constitutional, dismissing appeals filed against the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales Tax on Services Act, 2022. | Headed by Justice Aamer Farooq, a two-judge FCC bench addressed a number of challenges against a May 13, 2025, Peshawar High Court judgement. | Petitioners had challenged Serial No 14 of Schedule 2 to the act. The challenged provision imposed a 2% sales tax on services provided by construction contractors, architects, civil engineers, property promoters, developers, planners, interior decorat…
(2026-02-22). 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
| 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), has received new information and requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in (…) | – |
(2026-02-22). India Builds a Fossil Future One Coal Plant at a Time. wattsupwiththat.com The "Fossil Future" is being built by India one coal plant at a time, along with myriad contracts for oil and natural gas development.
(2026-02-22). The Falun Gong sect attempts to put down roots in Brazil. strategic-culture.su Falun Gong represents a hybrid, full-spectrum threat to Brazil, writes Raphael Machado. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Among oth…
(2026-02-22). The Myth of "Islamist De-Islamization" : Political Islam and the Illusion of Secular Drift. muslimskeptic.com I recently encountered one of those "viral" posts on X that arguably reveal more about algorithmic amplification in an era of functional illiteracy than they do about any genuine growth in political or sociological insight.
(2026-02-22). "Not worried" : Reactions as Maharashtra annuls 5% Muslim Quota. ummid.com Commenting on the BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to scrap the 5% reservation granted to Muslims, AIMIM Maharashtra President and former MP, Imtiaz Jaleel, said the decision will not have any impact on the community.
(2026-02-22). Sunday 2/22: Fight Like Hell! NALC Letter Carriers Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From SF Ferry Building | Embarcadero & Market St | San Francisco…
(2026-02-22). Zelensky: Ukraine is definitely not losing the war: News X World, 21 February. gilbertdoctorow.com Zelensky calls for European troops to positioned near the front lines, ready for introduction of a cease fire. This is precisely what former British PM Boris Johnson told reporters in an interview yesterday, and it is the worst possible advice. The leader of the Russian team, Vladimir Medinsky, said in an interview a day ago …
(2026-02-22). Ancient church frescoes and gilded gold: Exploring Polotsk Art rich legacy. eng.belta.by Today, the Art Gallery, one of the popular cultural institutions of ancient Polotsk, celebrates its 45th anniversary since founding. It is part of the National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve and is housed in a building that was once part of the former Jesuit Collegium, an example of the 18th century architecture.
(2026-02-22). "The Dawn of Nothing:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:38. juancole.com No. 38 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám suggests that although we are in motion as long as we live, it is just for "one moment" and our caravan of life has as its destination a grim and final death — nothingness. This stanza is another that denies the reality of the afterlife and, moreover, questions the meaningfulness of life itself. | One Moment, of the Well of Life to taste —
| The Stars are setting and the Caravan
| Starts for the Dawn of Nothing — Oh, make haste! | The original is no. 60 in the Bodleian manuscript, which is…
(2026-02-22). Climate Change could expose 1.1 billion People to Hunger by 2100 if We don't Act Now. juancole.com The Conversation) — More than The bad news is that things are going to get a lot worse…
(2026-02-22). Argentina Paralyzed By National Strike Against Milei's Labor Reform. popularresistance.org On February 19, workers, students, and retirees paralyzed Argentina in a national strike against President Javier Milei's labor law reform. It marked the fourth national strike since the far-right government took power in 2023, and came on the heels of massive mobilizations against the reactionary, anti-worker bill. | The bill, which passed the Chamber of Deputies on Friday, restricts workers' right to organize and makes it easier to lay employees off, while extending the workday to 12 hours, eliminating overtime, and reducing sick leave. It also reduces employer contribution to the national pension fund.
(2026-02-22). Tragic Turn on Delhi Roads: Family Demands Justice. devdiscourse.com The family and friends of a 25-year-old delivery executive, killed in a road accident in West Delhi, staged a protest at Tilak Nagar police station on Sunday, demanding justice. The protestors called for strict action against the accused driver, arguing that the charges should be non-bailable.
(2026-02-22). Courage Has a Woman's Face: Living Under the U.S. Siege Against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
"I'm ready to fight. We won't back down; surrender is not in the Cuban spirit. We decide our own destiny, no one else," says Enma, a mother and teacher. | Cuba has now endured more than six decades under a severe US economic, commercial, and financial blockade, a reality that has transformed daily life into an obstacle course. The embargo not only impacts the economy but also the very heart of families. | In recent weeks, this pressure has intensified with new restrictive measures from Washington aimed at preventing fuel from reaching the island, causing an energy crisis that is testing, once again, the Caribbean…
(2026-02-22). Racists continue to use shitty HMOs as rallying cry for protest. thecanary.co 
The notoriously racist and Islamophobic group, the Official Protestant Coalition (OPC) is at it again, this time advertising a protest entitled "Local home for local people". The intention here is clearly to signal that houses should not be reserved for migrants. As has been the case for other protests they've promoted, the group seems to […] | By
(2026-02-22). Muslims and Christians Share The Fasting Month in 2026. ummid.com The Islamic month of Ramadan and Christianity's 40-day period of fasting called Lent, stated on 18 February this year.
(2026-02-22). SPL 25/26: Ivan Toney replaces Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer. ummid.com Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Saudi FC has replaced Al-Nassr Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as Top Goal Scorer after MatchWeek22 (MW22) in the ongoing season of Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025/26.
(2026-02-22). India AI Impact Summit: A Reality Check. ummid.com The India AI Impact Summit may not qualify as an outright failure, but it has certainly emerged as a cautionary tale.
(2026-02-22). Trump: 'I Can Destroy Countries'. popularresistance.org Reacting to a U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling his tariffs policy unconstitutional, U.S. President Donald Trump launched into an unhinged rant on Friday confirming that he considers himself above the law as any tinpot authoritarian leader would. | The court ruled 6-3 that the U.S. Constitution makes clear that only Congress can levy tariffs, which are really taxes, on the U.S. population. Thus Trump's extensive tariffs, imposed since January 2025, are illegal and American consumers and companies are due a refund of around $200 billion, the court said.
(2026-02-22). Saturday 2/21: Free virtual screening of the documentary film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVdt……
(2026-02-22). Security Breach at Mar-a-Lago: Uncovering the Threat. devdiscourse.com An armed incursion at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort owned by former President Donald Trump, resulted in the death of a young man. The suspect, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, stormed the estate's secure perimeter with a gas can and shotgun before being neutralized by law enforcement.
(2026-02-22). Lebedeva takes gold at FIG Trampoline & Tumbling World Cup in Baku. eng.belta.by For her routine in the individual trampoline final, Lebedeva received a score of 57.310 points.
(2026-02-22). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-22). Pakistan carries out airstrike in Afghanistan, 17 killed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistan confirmed carrying out airstrikes on Afghanistan, targeting locations of Pakistani militants, which Islamabad blames for recent attacks inside the country, AP reported on Sunday.Pakistan did not specify which areas the strikes were carried out in or provide any other details. However, Afghan reports said that the attacks hit the Ghani Khelo and Garda Samia districts inside Afghanistan, killing at least 17 civilians.In addition, Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid revealed in a post on X that a strike was carried out by Pakistan, targeting civilians in Nangarhar and Paktika provin…
(2026-02-22). The Veil, the State, and the Illusion of Liberation. counterpunch.org Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad Fi. Image by Sajad […] | To read this article, log in
If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your access
In or…
(2026-02-22). UAE foils organised cyber attacks targeting digital infrastructure, vital sectors. geo.tv 
Representative image of a cyber attack. — Unsplash/FileThe United Arab Emirates has thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country's digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state news agency said on Saturday.The attacks "included attempts to infiltrate…
(2026-02-22). COVID-19 and Induced Insanity in the UK, the Global Lab Rat. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in January 2021.] | There were several events typical of predictive programming. | The World Economic Forum October 21st 2020 meeting and the Great Reset was one (1). | Here in Britain the orchestration of central, NHS …
(2026-02-22). Smirking Phillipson says gov won't fix Student Loan crisis. thecanary.co 
The UK recently woke up to the fact that we're facing a Student Loan crisis. The crisis is that interest on debt is so high most students will never pay their loan off, and will suffer a massive tax on their earnings as a result. If you were wondering what Labour will do to fix […] | By
(2026-02-22). South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea on Sunday protested a Japanese government event commemorating a cluster of disputed islands between the two countries, calling the move an unjust assertion of sovereignty over its territory. | In a statement, the foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and to the attendance of a senior Japanese government official, urging Japan to abolish the ceremony immediately. | The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea, which are controlled by them, have long been a source of tension between the two neighbours, whose r…
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 3/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-02-22). Minsk to get new museum quarter. eng.belta.by The National Art Museum of Belarus will be transformed into a museum quarter.
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 3/4: No Nukes Advocacy Hour. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/902796/…
(2026-02-22). Cuban president thanks Italian friends for their solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today thanked Italians Walter Massa, president of the Italian Recreation and Culture Association (ARCI); Gianluca Mengozzi, president of the Association for Social Promotion and Cooperation (ARCS); and Daniele Lorenzi, who reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with Cuba amidst the escalating hostile policies of the United States. | Through his official account on the social network X, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba expressed: "I met with our Italian friends Walter Massa, president of ARCI, Gianluca Mengozzi, president of ARCS, and Dan…
(2026-02-22). US warships on Khamenei's radar: Does Iran really have missile power to destroy aircraft carriers. hindustantimes.com As tensions spike between Washington and Tehran, the U.S. is deploying major naval assets to the Middle East, including the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, while Iran conducts drills with Russia and issues fresh threats. President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Tehran even as diplomacy hangs in the balance, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned U.S. carriers could be targeted. Iran's layered arsenal of cruise and anti-ship ballistic missiles poses risks, but sinking a U.S. carrier remains highly unlikely. Even a limited strike, however, could trigger devastating…
(2026-02-22). Pakistan hockey ends coaching row ahead of World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
The controversy surrounding the coaching setup of the Pakistan hockey team has finally been resolved, with the national team set to depart from Islamabad for Egypt on February 24 under the supervision of newly appointed coaches. | Pakistan will compete in the World Cup Qualifiers in Egypt from March 1 to March 7, where they have a chance of securing a World Cup berth for the first time in eight years. | Captain Ammad Butt expressed satisfaction over the resolution of the team's demands, crediting Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and int…
(2026-02-22). Sharamkou claims silver at FIG Apparatus World Cup 2026. eng.belta.by The leader of the Belarusian men's team graced the podium in his signature event – the floor exercise.
(2026-02-22). What would happen if Iran targets US aircraft carrier with Khalij Fars or Abu Mahdi missiles. hindustantimes.com As tensions spike between Washington and Tehran, the U.S. is deploying major naval assets to the Middle East, including the aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, while Iran conducts drills with Russia and issues fresh threats. President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Tehran even as diplomacy hangs in the balance, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned U.S. carriers could be targeted. Iran's layered arsenal of cruise and anti-ship ballistic missiles poses risks, but sinking a U.S. carrier remains highly unlikely. Even a limited strike, however, could trigger devastating…
(2026-02-22). After SC ruling, Trump hikes global tariff rate to 15%. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal. | Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a thorough review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision" by the court to rein in his tariff program, the administration was hiking the import levies "to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level." | The US leader had announced an initial 10 percent duty in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling.
(2026-02-22). Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with deeper regulatory ties, digital assets focus. scmp.com Deeper regulatory ties and a shared push for new growth sectors are expected to give fresh impetus to cross-border investment flows between China and the Middle East, according to industry players and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulator. | Hong Kong would benefit from the increased China-Middle East cooperation as the city develops into "a key hub for Middle Eastern capital to deploy in Asia and an important gateway for Chinese capital to go global to the Middle East," said Linda Cai, inbound…
(2026-02-22). Friday 2/20: Justice for Guillermo Campaign – Stop the deportations, free Guillermo now! indybay.org 630 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94111…
(2026-02-22). Justice for Guillermo Campaing Action in Front of SF ICE. indybay.org Banners, speeches and music as Justice for Guillermo campaign rallies at 639 Sansome St. (ICE)…
(2026-02-22). Memon says Imran Khan's release depends on 'own conduct'. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Sunday that he prays for the health and long life of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former premier Imran Khan, while noting that Khan's release depends on his own conduct. | Speaking to the media during a visit to the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project near the old Sabzi Mandi in Karachi, Memon urged the party to remain focused on securing his release and cautioned against abusive language on social media. | "Disagreement is a democratic right, but abusive language is not acceptable," he said, adding that prominent anchors also display sim…
(2026-02-22). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-22). Labour attack Greens with failed 'War on Drugs' propaganda. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's Labour Party has been a massive failure. As a result, voters have started looking at the Green Party. In response, Labour have decided to knuckle down and offer policies which actually improve people's — — no — — we're just ____ing with you. They've gone with Yank-style attack ads: ____ sake so we […] | By
(2026-02-22). How to Start Business in Sharjah with Limited Capital. ummid.com Sharjah offers cost-effective licensing options, flexible office solutions, and simplified registration processes — making it an ideal choice for startups and SMEs operating on tight budgets.
(2026-02-22). Tehranis brace for 'inevitable' US-Iran war: 'I am getting more scared'. scmp.com Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel. | "I don't sleep well at night even while taking pills," Hamid said, as he expressed concern for his "family's health … my kids and grandchildren". | The city woke up to blasts overnight from June 12 to 13 last year as Iran's arch-enemy Israel launched an unprecedented military campaign.
(2026-02-22). IBT President Sean Says "There Are No Cameras at UPS" indybay.org International Brotherhood of Teamsters president Sean O'Brien has said that there are no cameras at UPS. He then said that they do have them but they are not used to discipline UPS Teamsters. He also denied that the infrared cameras are causing cataracts and tumors although hundreds of members have reported that they are being tortured on the job with these forward facing cameras which are on their eyes from 60 to 70 hours a week.
(2026-02-22). Blast in Karachi flat kills teen, leaves two critically burned. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-22). Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland, a Danish territory that Trump has said he wants to acquire. | Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where he sat next to and chatted with Landry. | "Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It's on the way!!!" Trump said. | Read: Trump says he wi…
(2026-02-22). Lies Of Omission As Fresh American War Crimes Loom. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Substack The US has amassed the largest military force in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq almost 23 years ago and is poised once again to commit mass murder and gleefully perpetrate an astonishing amount of war crimes. Yesterday a huge number of planes, from fighter jets to …
(2026-02-22). Wednesday 3/4: Together We Declare May Day: Join in Organizing for No Kings 3 & May 1st. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-02-22). Airstrikes target militant hideouts in Afghanistan's Paktika, Nangarhar: reports. geo.tv 
Members of the Taliban gather in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, in this undated image. — ReutersExplosion reported at a militant hideout in Paktika's Bermal.Jets carried out the airstrike, sources and Afghan media said.Militant infrastructure was destroyed in the strike: say…
(2026-02-22). Midnight Blasts in Lviv: A City Shaken, A Nation Mourns. devdiscourse.com A police officer lost her life, and 24 individuals were wounded following a series of explosions in Lviv, Ukraine, the National Police reported on Sunday. The incident, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attributes to Russian involvement, occurred when several homemade explosive devices detonated at midnight.
(2026-02-22). Orthodox Church celebrates Forgiveness Sunday. eng.belta.by Orthodox believers celebrate Forgiveness Sunday today. This holiday concludes Maslenitsa week, after which Great Lent begins…
(2026-02-22). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-22). Israel and American Hawks are pushing US to Iran War with Catastrophic Consequences. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It seems clear that Israeli proponents of conflict in the Middle East, as well as supporters in the US media and politics, are determined to take America to war with Iran. This observation was forcefully stated by the global affairs analyst, The causes of the protests have not so much to do with the regime itself but with economic conditions, including an inflation rate of 42% in December, 2025 while food p…
(2026-02-22). "The Dawn of Nothing:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:38. juancole.com No. 38 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám suggests that although we are in motion as long as we live, it is just for "one moment" and our caravan of life has as its destination a grim and final death — nothingness. This stanza is another that denies the reality of the afterlife and, moreover, questions the meaningfulness of life itself. | One Moment, of the Well of Life to taste —
| The Stars are setting and the Caravan
| Starts for the Dawn of Nothing — Oh, make haste! | The original is no. 60 in the Bodleian manuscript, which is…
(2026-02-22). US Pulls Hundreds Of Troops From Qatar, Bahrain Amid Iran War Buildup. popularresistance.org Hundreds of US troops have been evacuated from military bases in Bahrain and Qatar in what officials described as a "precautionary move" amid preparations for a US strike on Iran, the New York Times (NYT) reported on 21 February, citing anonymous Pentagon sources. | The pullout involved personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, the largest US military installation in West Asia with about 10,000 troops, as well as facilities in Bahrain, where the US Navy's 5th Fleet is based, amid fears of Iran's retaliation to the attack. | US officials later denied the troops were withdrawn over fears of Iran's retaliation, inst…
(2026-02-22). Overseas Pakistanis eligible for one-year Spanish resident cards. tribune.com.pk 
Eligible overseas Pakistanis will initially be issued one-year resident cards in Spain, following a high-level meeting on the Spanish resident card scheme for overseas Pakistanis, according to an official statement released on Sunday. | Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Salik Hussain chaired the session. Officials from the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed their commitment to providing legal protection and facilities to Pakistanis living abroad, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured full support for the Spanish resident card process. | Pakistan's ambassad…
(2026-02-22). Belarusian Marina Zueva analyzes her race after missing Mass Start final. eng.belta.by The Belarusian failed to reach the final of the Women's Mass Start over 16 laps, finishing 11th in the semifinal heat. Only the top eight advanced to the final. At the two previous Olympics, Zueva skated in the finals and finished in the top ten both times.
(2026-02-22). Marx's value theory, multidimensional imperialism and ecological breakdown: Interview with Gàºney I≈üƒ±kara and Patrick Mokre. links.org.au 
Gàºney I≈üƒ±kara and Patrick Mokre discuss imperialism's multidimensional nature, Karl Marx's value theory and why a value-theoretical framework for studying the global economy is urgently needed.
(2026-02-22). Hong Kong to offer buy-outs for flats damaged in deadly fire. tribune.com.pk 
Hong Kong authorities announced on Saturday a buy-out offer for owners who lost their homes in last year's deadly housing complex fire and said the charred buildings will be demolished. | The blaze in November, the world's deadliest residential building fire since 1980, killed 168 people and left thousands homeless at Wang Fuk Court, a high-rise apartment complex in northern Hong Kong. | Displaced residents have urged the government to come up with resettlement options, with some hoping for the estate to be rebuilt. | Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong said Hong Kong authorities will spend up to HK$6.8 bi…
(2026-02-22). Sports Highlights: From Joe Ryan's Injury to Messi's MLS Review. devdiscourse.com In a flurry of sports headlines, the Minnesota Twins' star pitcher Joe Ryan was sidelined with lower back inflammation, prompting a flurry of concern regarding his fitness for the upcoming season.
(2026-02-22). Thursday 2/26: The Voice of Hind Rajab. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-22). NASA's Delayed Moonrocket Journey: Setbacks and Repairs. devdiscourse.com NASA's ambitious plan to return astronauts to the moon faces another setback as its giant moon rocket heads back to the hangar for repairs. The rocket, intended for the Artemis II mission, encountered a helium system malfunction after overcoming hydrogen fuel leaks.
(2026-02-22). Pakistan airstrikes: Targeting border terror hideouts. indybay.org Seven militant hideouts near Afghan border targeted in wake of rising terrorism in northwest Pakistan…
(2026-02-22). Tragedy of Contemporary Muslim Politics in India. ummid.com The tragedy of contemporary Muslim politics in India lies not in the absence of voices, but in the misalignment between political expression and structural reality.
(2026-02-22). Cambodian journalists Pheap Phara and Phon Sopheap given 14-year prison sentences for treason. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-22). China: Incommunicado detention and possible sentencing of Ms Zhang Yadi, young defender of Tibetan rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-22). Starmer Is Toast. But the Dark Forces that Brought Him to Power Are as Strong as Ever. middleeasteye.net
(2026-02-22). Wars and rumors of wars: Iran edition. resourceinsights.blogspot.com
(2026-02-22). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-22). US-Iran Tensions: A Growing Threat to the Region and the Global Economy. indybay.org
(2026-02-22). Urgent call to the African Union Heads of State to address deteriorating rule of law and democracy in Africa. fidh.org
(2026-02-22). Kazakhstan: Judicial harassment against journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova and disbarment of her lawyer, Murat Adam. fidh.org
(2026-02-22). Cambodian journalist Luot Sophal detained over military water shortage report. CPJ Staff
(2026-02-22). CPJ calls for accountability in Ukrainian journalist surveillance allegations. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-22). U2 supports CPJ as it launches new EP 'Days of Ash'. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-02-22). The Science of Hydration and the Role of Molecular Hydrogen in Maintaining Homeostasis. articles.mercola.com
(2026-02-22). Senegalese commentator arrested for remarks about student's death. sentv.info
(2026-02-22). Boxeo cubano domina la Copa Independencia en Dominicana. cubadebate.cu Con los resultados de esta noche, Cuba se proclamó campeona de la 45 edición de la Copa Independencia, tras una actuación dominante que la colocó en lo más alto del medallero del certamen.
(2026-02-22). Avión ruso de pasajeros logra certificación para volar en latitudes extremas. cubadebate.cu El avión de pasajeros hecho en Rusia MC-21-310 ha completado con éxito una nueva fase de vuelos de certificación en latitudes del norte, ha anunciado este sábado la Corporación Aeronáutica Unida (OAK, por sus siglas en ruso).
(2026-02-22). Avión ruso de pasajeros logra certificación para volar en latitudes extremas. cubadebate.cu El avión de pasajeros hecho en Rusia MC-21-310 ha completado con éxito una nueva fase de vuelos de certificación en latitudes del norte, ha anunciado este sábado la Corporación Aeronáutica Unida (OAK, por sus siglas en ruso).
(2026-02-22). Viengsay Valdés y Dani Hernández brillan en Giselle. cubadebate.cu Emoción, belleza, técnica y virtuosismo dejaron emanar hoy de sus cuerpos los bailarines del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), al ofrecer un memorable espectáculo donde Viengsay Valdés y Dani Hernández brillaron en los protagónicos de Giselle. La presentación reafirmó así lo que alguien dijo una vez: Giselle es también Viengsay Valdés.
(2026-02-22). Alcaraz se impone en Doha y gana Abierto de Qatar en solo 50 minutos. cubadebate.cu Carlos Alcaraz llegó a Doha siendo jeque y ha ascendido a la condición de Emir después de imponerse este sábado a Arthur Fils en la final del torneo de categoría 500, por 6-2 y 6-1, en 50 minutos. Alcaraz se lo jugó todo al 26 en la capital catarí y le ha salido bien. Es el vigesimosexto campeón distinto y logra esa misma cifra de títulos en su corta carrera.
(2026-02-22). Bloqueo de combustible a Cuba califica de genocidio. radiohc.cu El bloqueo de combustible impuesto por el presidente Donald Trump contra Cuba ha generado un amplio debate jurídico y político en la comunidad internacional, especialmente en torno a si puede o no calificarse de genocidio. | Diversos actores, entre ellos organizaciones de solidaridad y entidades vinculadas al sistema de Naciones Unidas, han descrito esta política como un "genocidio" o "genocidio económico", subrayando sus efectos devastadores sobre la vida cotidiana de la población. | Desde esta perspectiva, la interrupción deliberada del suministro de combustible afecta de manera directa el transporte, la genera…
(2026-02-22). Reprobar al causante de las penurias. radiohc.cu La orden ejecutiva de la administración de Donald Trump que declara a Cuba como una supuesta amenaza y traza un cerco energético, ha sido ampliamente reseñada por la prensa, pero sería vital un contundente rechazo. | El poder mediático ha sido ilustrativo sobre el aumento de las carencias materiales en la mayor de las Antillas y el impacto de las agudas limitaciones de combustible dictadas por Estados Unidos. | Sin embargo, no han sido suficientes las explicaciones acerca de que la nueva vuelta de tuerca de los inquilinos de la Casa Blanca se adiciona a un bloqueo de más de seis décadas. | En meses recientes, la…
(2026-02-22). Vivir bajo el signo del bloqueo es una historia real (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El cerco energético recrudecido durante la administración Trump profundizó una lógica de asfixia que atraviesa el transporte, la alimentación, los servicios y la vida comunitaria. Cada litro que falta reorganiza una ciudad entera. Cada subida del combustible desplaza una clase, una consulta médica, un plato de comida. Y, sin embargo, Cuba sigue moviéndose.
(2026-02-22). Foro apuesta por una inteligencia artificial segura, fiable y sólida. cubadebate.cu Mientras algunas naciones, como EEUU, rechazan categóricamente cualquier intento de gobernanza, organizaciones como la ONU y otros líderes mundiales pidieron ver a la herramienta bajo una visión colaborativa y compartida.
(2026-02-22). Viengsay Valdés y Dani Hernández brillan en Giselle. cubadebate.cu Emoción, belleza, técnica y virtuosismo dejaron emanar hoy de sus cuerpos los bailarines del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), al ofrecer un memorable espectáculo donde Viengsay Valdés y Dani Hernández brillaron en los protagónicos de Giselle. La presentación reafirmó así lo que alguien dijo una vez: Giselle es también Viengsay Valdés.
(2026-02-22). End of an Era: El Mencho's Demise Shakes Global Dynamics. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal development, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has applauded the operation that led to the demise of Nemesio Oseguera, famously known as El Mencho. This marks a significant advance in the fight against drug cartels.
(2026-02-22). El Mencho's Last Stand: Cartel Leader Killed in Military Operation. devdiscourse.com The leader of the formidable Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, was killed by the Mexican army on Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco. This revelation was confirmed by a federal official who requested anonymity.
(2026-02-22). Leaders Real Madrid stung at Osasuna. tribune.com.pk 
Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes. | Champions Barcelona trail Madrid by two points but can overtake them on Sunday if they beat Levante at Camp Nou. | Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid, fourth, got back to winning ways with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Espanyol. | Alvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid put on a below-par performance in Pamplona and fell behind to an Ante Budimir penalty, before Vinicius Junior pulled the visitors level. | The second leg of Madrid's Champions League play-off against Jose Mo…
(2026-02-22). Il teatro Kabuki di Trump in Ucraina: nessuna questione sostanziale viene risolta. strategic-culture.su La società di negoziazione Witkoff allontana la Russia dai suoi imperativi di sicurezza. Come ha sottolineato Sergej Lavrov, gli accordi raggiunti ad Anchorage lo scorso anno | Segue nostro Non si tratta di un inconveniente (il fatto che non venga risolto nulla). àà una caratteristica. Anzi, apre piuttosto la strada a "affari" da concludere, ad accordi tra "parti interessate" da stringere e a miliardi da distribuire in tangenti. Q…
aljazeera.com (2026-02-22). Israel wants to execute Palestinians and the world will allow it
Israel wants to execute Palestinians and the world will allow it
(2026-02-22). Trump to raise US global tariff to 15% after Supreme Court ruling. aljazeera.com Move comes as businesses seek repayment for the estimated $133bn the Trump administration has already collected.
(2026-02-22). Modi's Israel visit: Timeline of India's relations with Israel, Palestine. aljazeera.com From Mahatma Gandhi's support for Palestine to Modi's Netanyahu embrace, how India's ties have evolved over the decades.
(2026-02-22). Rondale Moore, Vikings NFL receiver, dies aged 25. aljazeera.com Police say the ex-Purdue University star died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in his hometown in Indiana.
(2026-02-22). Lionel Messi, Inter Miami routed by LAFC in MLS season opener. aljazeera.com The Inter Miami star began his club's MLS Cup title defense with a crushing away loss to rivals Los Angeles FC.
(2026-02-22). Eight bodies recovered in Libya, Greece as Mediterranean death toll rises. aljazeera.com Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece.
(2026-02-22). Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan, 'killing and wounding dozens'. aljazeera.com Afghan Defence Ministry says the strikes hit a school and homes, killing and wounding dozens of people.
(2026-02-22). Attacked in India, Kashmiri shawl sellers choose between safety, livelihood. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-22). Unusual Events in Venezuela. davidswanson.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, February 21, 2026 I reported on our first day as a U.S. peace delegation to Venezuela here. The second day began and ended with music, the closing being a musical expelling of the Monroe Doctrine from the world. All is revealed below for your viewing pleasure. Would you like …
(2026-02-22). Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. ecns.cn Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday that she will bid for the presidency in 2028. Duterte formally confirmed her plans to seek the country's highest post at a press conference, the first to make public plans to run for president of the Philippines.
(2026-02-22). British PM appoints new cabinet secretary. ecns.cn The Cabinet Office announced on Thursday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service.
(2026-02-22). China submits first comprehensive policy document outlining its stance on WTO reform. ecns.cn China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2026-02-22). China's robot industry finds its global audience. ecns.cn Just a year ago, many humanoid robots were still at a rudimentary stage, able to do little more than basic movements. This Spring Festival, they once again stepped onto the stage of the China Media Group gala and executed a full sequence of extremely difficult movements with astonishing fluency. The speed of iteration is difficult to ignore.
(2026-02-22). Iranian, Russian navies to hold joint drill on Thursday: media. ecns.cn Handout picture released by the Peruvian Congress showing the president of the Congress Fernando Rospigliosi (2-R) presiding over the extraordinary session to consider whether to impeach interim president Jose Jeri, at the auditorium of the Faustino Sanchez Carrion building of the legislative branch in Lima, on February 17, 2026.LIMA – Peru's Congress on Tuesday approved seven censure motions to impeach the country's President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.
(2026-02-22). Takaichi reelection as Japan's PM confirmed. ecns.cn Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected as the country's 105th prime minister on Wednesday by members of parliament.
(2026-02-22). Philippine central bank cuts rates. ecns.cn The Philippine central bank on Thursday said it decided to reduce its target reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities to 3.75 percent and 4.75 percent, respectively.
(2026-02-22). What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for Trump's tariff regime. ecns.cn Without specifying the legal consequences the Trump administration could face, what does the Supreme Court ruling mean for the future of Trump's tariff regime?
(2026-02-22). South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to life in prison on insurrection. ecns.cn South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday.
(2026-02-22). Xi sends Chinese New Year card in return to friends in U.S. state of Iowa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card extending his festive wishes, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.
(2026-02-22). Spring festival gala highlights China's tech ambitions via robotics showcase. ecns.cn The Year of the Horse's Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television event, has delivered a powerful statement: China's technological spotlight has decisively shifted to robotics.
(2026-02-22). King Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. ecns.cn Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain's ex-prince and King Charles III's younger brother, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, British media outlets reported.
(2026-02-22). Multiple Chinese blockbusters to hit North American screen during Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese films are set for release in North America during the period of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, including two highly-anticipated blockbusters premiering Tuesday, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Day.
(2026-02-22). China's manufacturing digital drive reaches mass adoption stage. ecns.cn China's digital push in the manufacturing sector has entered a stage of broad-based adoption, with the vast majority of large industrial enterprises implementing digital upgrades, a report said.
(2026-02-22). China's Xuelong wraps up ocean mission in 42nd Antarctic expedition. ecns.cn From the afternoon of February 20 to the early hours of February 21, the Xueying 102 aircraft made more than a dozen shuttle flights between Qinling Station and the icebreaker Xuelong, successfully transferring 69 summer team members and supplies to the vessel.
(2026-02-22). King Charles learns Andrew's arrest with 'deepest concern': statement. ecns.cn Britain's King Charles III issued a public statement on Thursday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the king's younger brother and former British prince, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, saying he received the news with "the deepest concern."
(2026-02-22). China reports current account surplus in 2025. ecns.cn China's current account recorded a surplus of 734.9 billion U.S.The capital and financial accounts, including net errors and omissions for the fourth quarter, recorded a deficit of 760.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.
(2026-02-22). British vlogger celebrates multicultural Spring Festival in Xinjiang. ecns.cn During the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, British vlogger Luke Johnston joined his Uygur friend Muradil to experience the holiday celebrations across the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-22). China urges tighter full-chain safety oversight for fireworks. ecns.cn The meeting stressed that fireworks retail outlets are strictly prohibited from operating in mixed-use buildings that have retail space on the ground floor and residential units above.
(2026-02-22). 8 skiers dead after avalanche in U.S. Northern California. ecns.cn Eight skiers have been killed and one remains missing following an avalanche on Tuesday in Nevada County, US Northern California, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-02-22). Fireworks shop explosion kills 12 in central China. ecns.cn Twelve people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks retail store in central China's Hubei Province on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities said.
(2026-02-22). Zimbabwe welcomes EU's easing of travel bans, asset freezes. ecns.cn Zimbabwe welcomes the European Union's (EU) decision to remove all remaining sanctions related to travel bans and asset freezes, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira has said.
(2026-02-22). China sees record daily passenger flow in Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn China's Spring Festival travel rush hit a historic high on February 20, with daily cross-regional passenger trips exceeding 350 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport on Saturday.
(2026-02-22). China's 2026 Spring Festival box office exceeds 2 bln yuan. ecns.cn China's 2026 Spring Festival box office, including presales, topped 2 billion yuan (about 290 million U.S. dollars) by Wednesday afternoon, four days into the nine-day holiday, according to industry data.
(2026-02-22). Birthday boy Su Yiming wins China's first gold of Winter Olympics. ecns.cn China's snowboarding sensation Su Yiming delivered himself a perfect birthday gift and gave his fans a terrific Chinese New Year's present when he won Team China's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday in the men's slopestyle final.
(2026-02-22). RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team. haaretz.com Viewers heard 'Let's avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one,' and then 'no, because …' before the sound was cut off. Israel's ambassador to Italy condemned the statements, saying, 'There should be no room in sport for incitement to hatred'…
(2026-02-22). Drone drops grenade on house in northern Israeli Arab town, 34 arrested. haaretz.com Four people were wounded in Saturday night's incident in Kafr Kana, including one in serious condition ‚ñ Police believe the violence, which also included gunfire, is part of an ongoing feud between two rival families…
(2026-02-22). Israeli settlers declare new West Bank settlement deep inside Palestinian Hebron. haaretz.com Residents of the neighborhood of Jabal Jalles, under IDF control, reported that on the eve of the settlers' entry, Israeli soldiers conducted a raid on locals, arresting dozens. Anti-occupation group Peace Now said it is not yet clear whether the takeover was authorized…
(2026-02-22). IDF forces fatally shoot Palestinian teenager in West Bank, health officials say. haaretz.com
(2026-02-22). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-22). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-22). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-22). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-22). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-22). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-22). Tanzania launches 20,000 solar home systems to electrify 120 islands. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania on Saturday launched a solar electrification project targeting 120 islands across eight regions bordering major lakes and the Indian Ocean. The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a total cost of 8 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 3.2 million U.S. dollars). The project, implemented by the …
(2026-02-22). NEMA bans open waste burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent legal consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after persistent complaints of open waste in cities and corroborated findings from environmental monitoring …
(2026-02-22). The Board of Peace allocates $5 billion for the Gaza Strip. moderndiplomacy.eu The Board of Peace, chaired by US President Donald Trump, during its first meeting in the United States and attended by more than 50 heads of state, allocated $5 billion for Gaza. According to media reports, the meeting addressed global peace and security issues and focused particularly on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The …
(2026-02-22). Between Peace Diplomacy and Narrative Warfare: Aliyev's Current Messaging. moderndiplomacy.eu In his recent interview with France 24, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev had an opportunity to reinforce two distinct diplomatic tracks: the peace process with Armenia following the Washington summit brokered by the Trump administration and reinforced with Vice President J.D. Vance recent visit to both countries, and the normalization of Azerbaijan's relations with France after …
(2026-02-22). Breaking the Poverty Trap: AI as the Conscience of Green Development. moderndiplomacy.eu Poverty is often reduced to income. Yet lived poverty is far more complex. It is shaped by overlapping deprivations in health, education, and living standards. A child suffering from malnutrition struggles in school. A household without sanitation faces repeated illness. A family without electricity remains excluded from digital and economic opportunity. These dimensions reinforce one …
(2026-02-22). Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine power grid, targeting energy infrastructure. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia launched strikes on Ukraine, using drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and causing at least one death, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks occurred in Kyiv, Odesa, and central Ukraine, impacting several regions, including Dnipro and Mykolaiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy noted that while the main focus was the energy sector, residential buildings …
(2026-02-22). Trump wondered why Iran has not surrendered amid US show of force. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump is curious about why Iran has not yet agreed to reduce its nuclear program, despite increasing military pressure from the U. S. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, mentioned this during an interview, expressing that Trump is not frustrated but is interested in Iran's lack of response to the situation. Witkoff …
(2026-02-22). Armed man killed in shooting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Secret Service and local police shot and killed a man with a shotgun at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday. Trump was not present at the resort during the incident. The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was seen at the resort's north gate around …
(2026-02-22). How Europe and Canada Can Learn to Love the Bomb and Still Make the World Safer for Everyone. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Raymond Floreani and Dr.Julian Spencer-Churchill Donald Trump's administration has again made it plain to Europe and NATO that America is no longer willing to underwrite NATO security. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while he was less confrontational than Vice President JD Vance at the recent Munich Security Conference, reinforced the concern that America does …
(2026-02-22). How a symbolic shift from "Buy" to "Bye" is reshaping U.S. markets. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. investors are withdrawing money from their stock market at the fastest rate in over 16 years, with $75 billion pulled out in the last six months. Of this, $52 billion has exited since the beginning of 2026, marking the largest outflow in the first two months of the year since at least 2010. …
(2026-02-22). From Map Dots to Linchpins: How Small Islands Rewire Indian Ocean Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Amna Hashmi and Amina Munir Geopolitics considered landmass to be destiny for centuries. Empires grew by dominating space; great powers gauged power in boundaries, people, and industrialization. Nonetheless, there is a change in the geometry of power. The power of the Indian Ocean, however, is no longer directly based on the size of a …
(2026-02-22). Average of five people killed in Gaza every day since ceasefire. newarab.com 
The Gaza Centre for Human Rights said on Sunday that 642 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire agreement was reached in In a statement, the centre said the average number of people killed since the agreement stands at nearly five per day. | The victims include 197 children, 85 women and 22 elderly people, representing 47.2 percent of the total fatalities. | It added that 1,643 people have been wounded, at a daily…
(2026-02-22). Hundreds gather in New York's Times Square for Ramadan iftar. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Muslims gathered in Organised by Muslim American content creator WayofLifeSQ, the event drew large crowds and included the distribution of 1,200 copies of The YouTuber documented the Ramadan gathering across his social media platforms, where it ga…
(2026-02-22). Iraq files new maritime boundaries map to UN; Kuwait objects. newarab.com 
The This submission prompted an official protest…
(2026-02-22). IOC hails 'incredible' Winter Games despite string of obstacles. newarab.com 
The Games, which started on 6 February with a dazzling opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium in Milan, were under extreme pressure for years due to tight deadlines and a number of building delays, with the widely dispersed venues across northern Italy posing additional challenges…
(2026-02-22). Israel paves way for takeover of archaeology sites in West Bank. newarab.com 
On 17 February, the Israeli army issued the order targeting Sebastia, in what Palestinian officials describe as part of a broader shift to expand Israeli control over archaeological sites beyond Area C into Area B and potenti…
(2026-02-22). Iran and US have 'differing views' on sanction relief: official. newarab.com 
Iran and the United States have differing views over
(2026-02-22). Iranian students stage anti-govt protests for second day. newarab.com 
Students held protests which led to clashes at several Iranian universities for a second day on Sunday, according to local news agencies and social media posts, with The fresh unrest follows anti-government demonstrations last month in which Ira…
(2026-02-22). Pakistan strikes seven militant camps in Afghan border region. newarab.com 
Citing three
(2026-02-22). Iraq-based Kurdish Iran parties unite to defy Islamic republic. newarab.com 
Several Iraq's Five exiled groups said they had formed a coalition to "assert our presence in Iran's current political situatio…
(2026-02-22). Ukraine explosions kill policewoman, wound 15 in 'terror' attack. newarab.com 
Explosions in the western The blasts occurred shortly after police responded to a report of a break-in at a shop in the city centre around 12: 30 am (2230 GMT Saturday), according to the Lviv regional prosecutor's office. | A first explosion struck as the initial pa…
(2026-02-22). Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief. newarab.com 
A senior Hamas recently completed the formation of a new Shura Council, a consultative body largely composed of religious scholars, as well as a new Members of the council are elected every four years by representatives from Hamas's thre…
(2026-02-22). Landmine explosion in Sudan kills 9, including 3 children. newarab.com 
(2026-02-22). Yemeni government forces close STC offices in Aden. newarab.com 
Forces from the Yemeni government's Southern Giants Brigades began closing the offices of the dissolved The move comes after authorities accused STC supporters of attempting to storm the Maashiq area on Thursday evening, where the government headquarters and Maashiq Palace are located east of the Crater district. | The STC seeks a separ…
(2026-02-22). Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF's Daglo amid war. newarab.com 
Since April 2023, the Sudanese military, led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Burhan's former deputy, commonly known as Hemeti. | Hemeti on Friday met…
(2026-02-22). US senator urges probe after Palestinian-American teen killed. newarab.com 
US senator Speaking to The New Arab, the Democratic senator urged an urgent "impartial investigation and accountability" after Nasrallah Abu Siyam Van Hollen, who has previously criticised the Isra…
(2026-02-22). Afghanistan's Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens. newarab.com 
Women and children were among the dozens killed and injured in Saturday's attacks, the South Asian nation's ruling Taliban said, in remarks Reuters could not verify, while its defence ministry vowed an appropriate response at a suitable time. | The strikes bring a sharp escalation in tension…
(2026-02-22). Israel gave only 66 building permits to Palestinians in 11 years. newarab.com 
(2026-02-22). Is it time for the EU to stop funding the Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
The European Union and its member states have long presented themselves as supporters of the Palestinian people, mainly through their backing of the Palestinian Authority (PA). But is this actually 'solidarity' with Palestinian aspirations, or a tool to perpetuate the Israeli occupation? | In reality, the consistent support that the EU has given the PA is more of a token gesture, rather than a true effort toward Palestinian liberation and justice. Rather than challenging and confronting the Israeli occupation and its complicity through sanctions, the EU's support has become a tool for managing it. | In 1980, the…
(2026-02-22). Netanyahu says India's Modi to visit Israel Wednesday. newarab.com 
"On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he will deliver a speech in the Knesset", Netanyahu said Sunday at the opening of a cabinet meeting, referring to Israel's parliament. | The premier hailed growing ties between the two countries. | "The fabric o…
(2026-02-22). Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2026-02-22). US can access minerals, military bases in Somaliland: minister. newarab.com 
(2026-02-22). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-22). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-22). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-22). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-22). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-22). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-22). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-22). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-22). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-22). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org
(2026-02-22). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-22). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-22). All aboard America's strategic blunder train. Next stop: Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org With not just one — but two — carrier battle groups now steaming in circles somewhere off the coast of Oman out of the range of Iranian missiles, we are all left with the head-scratching question: what is it, exactly, that the United States hopes to accomplish with another round of air strikes on Iran? Trump hasn't told us.The latest crisis du jour with Iran illustrates the strategic swamp willingly stepped into not just by Donald Trump but his predecessors as well. The swamp is built on a singular and hopelessly misguided assumption: that the use of force either by stand-off, limited strikes from…
(2026-02-22). The Hidden Risks Behind Trump's New Global Tariff Strategy. thinktank.pk In a dramatic moment for global trade policy, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down key elements of former President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling that he lacked constitutional authority to impose them under emergency powers. Within hours, the United States swiftly responded by imposing a new 10 % global tariff, setting off …
(2026-02-22). Why the World's Health Systems Are Central to the Climate Fight. thinktank.pk Climate change is often portrayed as an environmental issue, but in 2026 it has clearly become a health care emergency. Extreme heatwaves, wildfires, flooding, air pollution, and vector-borne disease are not just environmental concerns — they are increasingly everyday realities for health care systems around the world. Meanwhile, the health sector itself is a major …
(2026-02-22). Pakistan's Cross-Border Strikes Reshape South Asia's Security Landscape. thinktank.pk In a significant escalation along the frontier, Pakistan carried out precision strikes on seven militant camps near the border with Afghanistan, following a wave of deadly suicide bombings inside its territory. The operation signals not just a tactical military response, but a broader recalibration of regional security dynamics in South Asia. A Calculated Military Response …
(2026-02-22). Did US Envoy Just Reveal a "Greater Israel" Plan for the Middle East? thinktank.pk The Middle East was thrust into renewed controversy after comments by Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, suggesting it "would be fine" if Israel expanded its control across a much larger swath of the region. The remarks, made during an interview with Tucker Carlson have ignited intense debate. Did the envoy merely express a …
(2026-02-22). Critique of the Perception of Colonialism in the Decolonization Process. unitedworldint.com The claim that "colonialism was normal back then" distorts history, wounds the victims a second time, and obstructs global peace. By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu This article evaluates the claims allegedly expressed by some Western, particularly American, academics and commentators at the International Munich Peace Conference dated February 2026—such as "colonialism was normal back then, we …