(2026-02-13). International Campaign Demands Resumption Of ICRC Visits To Political Detainees In Israel. popularresistance.org A press conference was held in front of the office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Al-Bireh city, in the central occupied West Bank on Tuesday, February 10. | The event was organized as part of an international campaign to gather one million signatures demanding that the ICRC resume its visits to Palestinian and Lebanese prisoners in Israeli jails. | A number of press conferences were held in parallel in nine other cities across the world, including Beirut, Gaza, Cairo, Rabat, Tunis, Brussels and Paris in coincidence with the one held in Al-Bireh.
theguardian.com (2026-02-13). The Palestine Action ruling vindicates the courageous – and shames the complicitOwen Jones: This is a day of humiliation for those who facilitated Israel's genocide in Gaza – and a moment of vindication for those who stood against "the crime of crimes". It is worth underlining what the high court in London has today ruled to be unlawful: our government's decision to place the direct-action group Palestine Action on the same legal footing as al-Qaida and Islamic State.
(2026-02-13). Citizen Resistance: Swiss Lawyers Take Their Own Foreign Minister to the ICC Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
A striking example of creative resistance comes from Switzerland, where around twenty Swiss lawyers have taken the extraordinary step of turning international law against their own foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, by submitting a "communication" to the International Criminal Court (ICC). (A "communication" to the ICC is not a formal indictment.) The lawyers accuse Cassis of complicity with Israel in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. They argue that Cassis, as Switzerland's foreign minister, bears responsibility for Swiss policies that violate the Geneva Conventions and fail to uphold Int…
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/13: Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate…
(2026-02-13). Cuba: No Forgiveness for Collaboration. radiohc.cu El Batazo Specials | Today we discuss the attempted genocide, the energy-driven campaign to starve the Cuban people into submission, orchestrated by the neo-fascist administration of Trump and Rubio. But we also discuss the numerous initiatives denouncing and showing solidarity with Cuba, such as the "Let Cuba Live" movement, launched from within the US itself, supported by thousands of people from the arts, academia, and politics, including Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Alice Walker, and Roger Waters. | We reviewed some excellent texts on the situation, such as the article by Chilean activist and politician Dani…
(2026-02-13). Strangling Gaza's Survivors, Criminalizing Humanity for Zionist Conquest: The Banning of Humanitarian Relief in Occupied Palestine. counterpunch.org 
Israel's December 30, 2025, decision to revoke the licenses of 37 international humanitarian aid organizations—effectively banning them from operating in Gaza and the West Bank as of March 1, 2026—marks a chilling escalation in its genocidal campaign, designed to strangulate the last remnants of life in the besieged enclave. The list, issued by the Ministry
(2026-02-13). Israel used thermal mass destruction weapons in Gaza that made thousands 'evaporate'. thecanary.co 
Israel's genocidal occupation military used thermal and thermobaric weapons on civilians in Gaza that 'evaporated' thousands of people, according to analysis by Al Jazeera. Israel evaporated thousands of people The broadcaster's investigation, 'The Rest of the Story', based on forensic data analysis rather than estimates, found that 2,842 Palestinians were "evaporated" by the mostly US-made weapons. […] | By
(2026-02-13). Thursday 2/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-13). Thursday 2/12: Webinar: Ramadan in Gaza: Food and Nourishment for Families. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnzk……
(2026-02-13). Gaza — truth survives amid Israel's media blackout. thecanary.co 
Israel continues to perpetrate war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza while denying access to foreign journalists. Gaza's media blackout persists UN Commissioner‚ÄëGeneral for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, condemned the "information blackout" and stressed that its lifting is long overdue. He warned that barring independent media fuels misinformation and obscures the truth. This situation remains […] | By
(2026-02-13). Trump warns Iran of 'very traumatic' consequences if it rejects new nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump, speaking after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned that Iran faces a "very traumatic" outcome if it refuses to agree to a new deal, insisting that "we have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic…for Iran." He said Tehran "should have made a deal the first time" instead of getting the "midnight hammer," stressing that while the talks with "Bibi" were "very good" and that Netanyahu "understands," the final decision on any accord "is ultimately up to me." Watch for more…
(2026-02-13). US is sending second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to coerce Iran. scmp.com The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said on Friday, putting more American firepower behind US President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme. | The USS Gerald R. Ford's planned deployment to the Middle East comes after Trump only days earlier suggested another round of talks with the Iranians was at hand. Those negotiations did not materialise…
(2026-02-13). Video: Thought and Mind Dictatorship in the Political West. "Truth and Peace are Forbidden" globalresearch.ca If the truth about Iran was reported honestly by mainstream media, war might be averted. Westerners would see Iranian support for their government.
english.palinfo.com (2026-02-13). Hamas: Settler West Bank attacks are criminal aggression, calls for international action
The Hamas Movement strongly condemned an attack carried out by Jewish settlers, accompanied by Israeli forces, on the village of Talfit south of Nablus and other areas in the West Bank. The assault included attacks on property, intimidation of residents, and the use of live ammunition, resulting in injuries among several Palestinians.
(2026-02-13). ROBERT PARRY: Who Is Ari Ben-Menashe? consortiumnews.com Ex-Israeli military intelligence officer Ari Ben-Menashe is in the news, explaining Jeffrey Epstein's decades-long intel work for Israel. But who is this man that Israel has smeared and tried to silence? Ask Grok who Ari Ben-Menashe is and you get…
(2026-02-13). Epstein and the Professors. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-13). Top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigns after Epstein disclosures. scmp.com Goldman Sachs' chief legal ‚Å officer Kathy Ruemmler has resigned, CEO David Solomon said on Thursday, after recent documents by the US Justice Department showed she accepted gifts from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on how to address media inquiries regarding his crimes. | The departure of Ruemmler, who was among the top executive officers of the Wall Street firm, was the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Epstein documents by the US Justice Department…
(2026-02-13). Rot at the Top: The Elite's Darkest Secrets Spill Out. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer In a political moment defined by secrecy, impunity, and the open decay of democratic institutions, few conversations cut as sharply as this one. Chris Hedges — Pulitzer Prize—winning former New York Times Middle East bureau chief — joins George Galloway to dissect the explosive Epstein files and the global elite they …
(2026-02-13). Epstein Files Expose Ugly Lifestyle of Powerful and Immunity They Enjoy. ummid.com Epstein files not only reveal an entrenched criminal network of perverted ruling elites and rotten capitalist socialites with an inhuman sexual appetite for young girls, but also expose their power, influence, and lack of accountability.
(2026-02-13). The banality of evil Jeffrey Epstein. strategic-culture.su By Michael BRENNER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Who was this nonpareil hustler? That is the question that challenges our under…
(2026-02-13). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-02-13). Attorney-General Pam Bondi Goes to the Mat Defending Epstein Class. globalresearch.ca The very straightforward question posted to Attorney General Bondi: "How many of Epstein's co-conspirators have you indicted? How many perpetrators are you even investigating?"
(2026-02-13). 'Leftists' are disgracing themselves over Chomsky and Epstein. thecanary.co 
Since the latest release of the Epstein files, a media circus has ensued over the political and business figures connected to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The giddy fervour from some corners has been evident as people work their way through a huge number of files featuring the most powerful and elite people we know. In […] | By
(2026-02-13). Dubai's DP World boss removed from post after pressure over Epstein links. tribune.com.pk 
Dubai port giant DP World said on Friday its chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem had resigned, an announcement that followed mounting pressure over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | Bin Sulayem, one of the Middle East's most prominent business figures, is among the highest-profile executives to face scrutiny and be removed from senior roles following the recent release of the Epstein files. | Dubai's ruler on Friday also issued a decree appointing a new chairman for Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, one of several roles previously held by Bin Sulayem. | Read More: Epstein…
(2026-02-13). Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG. theintercept.com 
The Trump Justice Department is protecting the powerful at the expense of Epstein's victims, says an attorney representing nine of his accusers.
(2026-02-13). Il lento terremoto di Epstein: la frattura tra il popolo e le élite. strategic-culture.su Dopo Epstein, nulla puà≤ continuare come prima: né i valori del "mai più", né l'economia bipolare delle disparità estreme, né la fiducia. | Segue nostro Dopo Epstein, nulla puà≤ continuare come prima: né i valori del dopoguerra del "mai più" — che riflettevano il sentimento alla fine delle guerre sanguinose — e il desiderio diffuso di una società "più equa"; né l'economia bipolare delle disparità estreme di ricchezza; n…
(2026-02-13). U.S. Envoy Laura Dogu to Caracas: Washington's Regime Change Playbook: Nicaragua, Honduras, Venezuela. globalresearch.ca Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is
(2026-02-13). Están tomando los pasos correctos, dijo presidente Maduro en mensaje a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por EE.UU. junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, desde el pasado 3 de enero luego de la invasión militar del Pentágono a Caracas, envió un mensaje a su país y a la dirigencia política que ha quedado a cargo, debido a su retención por órdenes del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | ´Ustedes están haciendo exactamente lo que tienen que hacer y están tomando los pasos correcto ª, expresó Maduro a su hijo, el diputado Nicolás Maduro Guerra, durante una conversación telefónica que sostuvieron recientemente y que ha sido reseñada por la prensa local y…
(2026-02-13). Diputado uruguayo afirma que Decreto de Trump habilita ataque de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El diputado uruguayo Carlos Reutor alertó este jueves en Montevideo que las fuerzas militares de Estados Unidos están habilitadas por decreto presidencial para atacar a Cuba. | En su cuenta en Instagram, el legislador del Frente Amplio (FA) se refirió al decreto firmado en enero por Donald Trump que declara la emergencia nacional y considera a Cuba como una "amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" para la seguridad estadounidense.Resulta un pretexto para una intervención militar en la isla caribeña tal y como hizo antes contra Venezuela", opinó. | El parlamentario del Movimiento de Participación Popular, que integra el…
(2026-02-13). Están tomando los pasos correctos, dijo presidente Maduro en mensaje a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por EE.UU. junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, desde el pasado 3 de enero luego de la invasión militar del Pentágono a Caracas, envió un mensaje a su país y a la dirigencia política que ha quedado a cargo, debido a su retención por órdenes del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | ´Ustedes están haciendo exactamente lo que tienen que hacer y están tomando los pasos correcto ª, expresó Maduro a su hijo, el diputado Nicolás Maduro Guerra, durante una conversación telefónica que sostuvieron recientemente y que ha sido reseñada por la prensa local y…
(2026-02-13). Laura Dogu and Washington's Regime-Change Playbook: Nicaragua, Honduras, Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she "navigated crises" in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of "social and political volatility." What the LA Times fails to add is that it was precisely Dogu's job to create crisis and volatility in both
(2026-02-13). 12 Italians convicted for trying to revive Fascist party. tribune.com.pk 
Twelve members of Italy's fringe group CasaPound have been jailed for seeking to revive the Fascist Party, which ruled from 1922 to 1943 under dictator Benito Mussolini. | It is the first time a law which bans the "reorganisation of the dissolved Fascist party" has been applied to the neo-fascist group, the Repubblica daily said on Friday. | The case dates to 2018, when CasaPound members attacked people who attended a protest against Matteo Salvini, head of the anti-immigrant League party and then interior minister. | All defendants were convicted on Wednesday by a court in Bari in southern Italy and given 18…
(2026-02-13). Awaam Pakistan leader Zaeem Qadri passes away at 61. tribune.com.pk 
Awaam Pakistan co-founder and spokesperson Zaeem Qadri passed away in the early hours of Friday aged 61. | Qadri, a former provincial minister and once the chief spokesperson for then-Punjab chief minister and now-Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was admitted to a private hospital in Defence three days ago due to a heart condition. | He had parted ways with the PML-N in 2018 after developing differences with the party leadership, particularly over what he termed dynastic politics. His wife, Uzma Zaeem, continued her association with the party and served as an MPA until 2023. | His funeral prayers were offered af…
(2026-02-13). How the China-Iran strategic partnership really evolves. thealtworld.com Neo-Caligula continues to bet in what could be defined as The Strategy of the Weaponized Debtor. | We've got a thing, and that's a-called radar love
| We've got a wave in the air | Radar love | Golden Earring, Radar Love | Neo-Caligula continues to bet in what could be defined as The Strategy of the Weaponized Debtor. | HONG KONG — Persia and China go back a long — historical — way. Focus for a moment just on the 7th century, in peak Silk Road times, when the two great poles of development were Sassanian Persian and Tang China, always on good mutual terms, and sharing a key common interest…
(2026-02-13). Nobody Starts With a Blank Slate: an Interview with John Sayles. counterpunch.org 
The novels of John Sayles encompass a wide swath of American history. Since the wide swath of American history is replete with one injustice after another, those are front and center in Sayles's fiction. Crucible, his latest novel, is set in the tumultuous, violent Detroit of the 1920s to World War II. It is a
(2026-02-13). The Federal Reserve Is Inherently Designed for Bankruptcy. globalresearch.ca The analysis of the Federal Reserve by Michael Snyder
(2026-02-13). Read Full: India, US Trade Deal Joint Statement. ummid.com India and the United States early Saturday February 7, 2026 morning released a Joint Statement giving the detailed framework of the trade deal the two countries intend to sign.
(2026-02-13). Al-Nassr Captain Ronaldo ends protest after all demands met. ummid.com Portuguese National Football Legend, who is also leading Saudi FC Al Nassr, has finally ended protest after all his demands are met.
(2026-02-13). Nurse infected with Nipah virus dies. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian health worker who contracted the deadly Nipah virus in December has died, a senior health official from the eastern state of West Bengal said on Thursday. | The woman — a nurse — was one of two people in the state who were infected and was being treated at a local hospital, Reuters reported last month. | "The woman … who was critical, died due to cardiac arrest," Health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam told Reuters. | Commonly spread to humans from infected bats or fruit contaminated by them, the Nipah virus can cause fever and brain inflammation and has a fatality rate of between 40% an…
(2026-02-13). Israel Launches New Raids into Southern Syria, Troops Fire on Civilians. news.antiwar.com Israel has launched new incursions into southwestern Syria since Wednesday night, first firing artillery toward a village in the northern part of Quneitra Governorate and then, Thursday morning, sending troops in outright. New checkpoints were established by the IDF, with the first reportedly in Sayda al-Hanout, where they restricted the movement of villagers, and then …
(2026-02-13). Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as BNP secures commanding victory in national elections; PM Modi reacts. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is heading towards a resounding majority in the country's parliamentary elections held on Thursday, paving the way for the 60-year-old leader to assume the office of prime minister.According to unofficial figures emerging from the Election Commission and party insiders, Rahman has won from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies. The BNP, which contested 292 of the 300 parliamentary seats while leaving the remainder to its allies, appears poised to secure a comfortable two-thirds majority in the Jatiya Sangsad.Prime Minister Narendra…
(2026-02-13). Imran health row triggers PTI-govt showdown in Senate. tribune.com.pk 
Heated scenes unfolded in the Senate on Thursday after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senators staged a protest over Imran Khan's health, placing his photographs on their desks, prompting objections from treasury members and ultimately forcing the chair to adjourn proceedings. | The confrontation followed remarks by Opposition Leader and Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, who told the house that PTI founder Imran Khan had lost 85% of the vision in one eye due to alleged medical negligence while in custody. | In response, the prime minister's adviser on political affairs, Rana Sanaul…
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh elections exclusive: Ex-NCP member predicts post-poll split with Jamaat. hindustantimes.com After a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule in August 2024, 173 million Bangladeshis are voting in what many are calling a watershed election. But what exactly changed between the euphoria of revolution and the reality of the ballot box? In this explosive conversation from Dhaka, former National Citizen Party member and LGBTQ+ activist Muntasir Rahman opens up about casting his vote in an election that promises reform, yet carries familiar undertones. From being expelled from a student-led party for his pro-LGBTQ views, to watching that same party ally with Jamaat-e-Islami, Rahman asks the u…
(2026-02-13). Africa's Strategic Leverage in the EU-BRICS+ Critical Minerals Nexus. infobrics.org BRICS+ could become a major global player in minerals, but internal rivalries and weak governance limit its ability to coordinate effectively…
(2026-02-13). New Poll: Washington Viewed As 'Unreliable Ally' By Western Partners. popularresistance.org A new poll shows that the US is losing credibility among its traditional western partners, who are beginning to view Washington as an "unreliable ally," POLITICO reported on 12 February. | Among Canadians, French, and Germans, "Far more people described the U.S. as an unreliable ally than a reliable one," the US-based news outlet wrote, citing a poll conducted by London-based Public First. | "American credibility was highest in the U.K., but only by comparison," POLITICO added. | Only 35 percent of respondents in the UK said the US was a reliable ally, while 39 percent said it was unreliable.
(2026-02-13). The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid. theintercept.com 
"I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR," she told The Intercept in an exclusive interview.
(2026-02-13). SAWS confirms Tropical cyclone Gezani poses no threat. sanews.gov.za SAWS confirms Tropical cyclone Gezani poses no threat | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Gezani, currently located in the Mozambique Channel, poses no direct threat to South Africa. | "Latest satellite imagery shows Tropical Cyclone Gezani situated over the Mozambique Channel. The system remains well-defined, with organised convective cloud bands concentrated around its centre. In South Africa, cloudy and cool conditions are observed in the east, with active isolated to scattered thundershowers," SAWS said on Friday. | Gezani developed over the south-west Indian Ocean t…
(2026-02-13). 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-13). Inside the Latest Jobs Report. counterpunch.org The employment report for January was better than had generally been expected, with the economy adding 130,000 jobs. As has been the case for the last year, the bulk of the job creation was in health care, which added 86,000 jobs, nearly two-thirds of the total. Over the last year, health care accounted for 121.7
(2026-02-13). Prime Minister Orban Is Right: Ukraine Has Truly Become Hungary's Enemy. globalresearch.ca It's also the enemy of Europe's conservative-nationalists, who'd be left leaderless if Kiev and Brussels succeed in 'democratically deposing' Orban during early April's next parliamentary elections and replacing his leadership of their movement with a collection of anti-Russian Polish figures….
(2026-02-13). Thursday 2/26: Electroacoustic Performance and Artist Talk with the Whale Liberation Front. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-13). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-13). I've Witnessed Trump Weaponize Georgia Ballots for Years. Then He Stole Mine. truthout.org When the FBI raided a Fulton County, Georgia, elections hub on January 28, it removed some 700 boxes of records from the 2020 election, including all physical ballots. My ballot was among them. I've been a Fulton County voter for 18 years. Over the last five years, I've witnessed Donald Trump weaponize his 2020 presidential election defeat against Georgia voters… |
(2026-02-13). John Huggins: an unsung Black Panther Party leader. workers.org 
As we know, this February is the celebration of Black History Month. It's when we not only celebrate and honor the achievements of Black people but also remember the revolutionary struggle and sacrifices that Black revolutionaries have made in the fight for liberation of not only the working class but . . . |
(2026-02-13). INTERNSHIP AT THE BUSINESS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-13). Ron Johnson Erupts During Senate Hearing as Ellison Defends Protesters' Rights. truthout.org During a contentious Senate hearing on Thursday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) admonished Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) for informing residents of his state that the First Amendment grants them the right to protest against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, baselessly claiming his words led to the killing of two Minneapolis residents. |
(2026-02-13). Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19: Suparco. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Friday said the first day of the holy month of Ramazan was likely to fall on February 19. | In a press release issued today, the commission said the new moon of Ramazan was to be born on Feb 17 at 5: 01pm. | Also Read: Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21 | "The age of the moon at sunset on Feb 18, 2026 will be approximately 25 hours and 48 minutes. The period between sunset and moonset in coastal areas is expected to be approximately 59 minutes," it said, confirming the earlier forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological…
(2026-02-13). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-13). NEET UG 2026 registration starts, Read this before you apply. ummid.com The National Testing Agency began the online registration of candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG 2026 from today.
(2026-02-13). Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports. tribune.com.pk 
The US is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, US media outlets reported late on Thursday. | The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford and its escort ships will be sent to the Middle East from the Caribbean, The New York Times, which first reported the news, said, citing US officials. | The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside normal business hours. | Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East if a deal was not reached with Iran. | Read:…
(2026-02-13). SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining. sanews.gov.za SANDF ready for deployment to tackle gang violence, illegal mining | Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape. | Holomisa said operational preparations are already under way, pending formal approval from Parliament. | "What we are expecting now is word from Parliament on how to proceed. Once that is received, we will move in. With…
(2026-02-13). Ritu Tawde takes over as Mumbai Mayor. ummid.com BJP Corporator, Ritu Tawde, has sworn in as the New Mayor of Mumbai Wednesday February 11, 2026.
(2026-02-13). A Reply to Trump is Wrong to Abolish the Endangerment Finding. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists should make an effort when they try to defend their positions, rather than simply trotting out tired alarmist talking points.
(2026-02-13). Sunday 2/15: Veg. Potluck & Celebrate Dave 70th Birthday! indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-02-13). Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial. tribune.com.pk 
The top executive at Meta Platforms' Instagram defended the social media platform's choices around features that some company insiders called harmful to young users, at a trial on claims the app helped fuel a youth mental-health crisis. | Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in Los Angeles as part of a trial on what plaintiffs call "social media addiction" in children and young adults. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is also expected to testify in the coming weeks. | A California woman who began using Instagram at age 9 is suing Meta and Google's YouTube, saying the companies sought to profit by hooking you…
(2026-02-13). Angus Taylor's One Nationfication of the Liberal Party is Australia's MAGA moment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). Damning SC report on Imran's health stirs political storm. tribune.com.pk 
In a major development, the federal government on Thursday assured the Supreme Court that PTI founder Imran Khan would be provided access to specialist eye doctors for a fresh medical assessment and allowed telephonic contact with his sons, Qasim and Salman, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating eyesight in custody. | The assurances were given during the hearing of a case concerning facilities available to the incarcerated former prime minister at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, conducted by a two-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. | Wh…
(2026-02-13). Nigel Farage's claim he 'can't be bought' is ridiculed. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has taken to X to declare that he can't be 'bullied' or 'bought', insisting that he has: stood for the same principles for many decades. However, others have pointed out the super-rich tax evader 'doth protest too much'. After all, it isn't hard to disprove Farage's statement when you scratch beneath the surface […] | By
(2026-02-13). Mandelson, Doyle, grooming gangs: Starmer's 'pattern of behaviour' attacked in Commons. hindustantimes.com Keir Starmer faces a second scandal as Kemi Badenoch accuses him of caring about victims only to "save his own skin," slamming his peerage for Matthew Doyle after links to a convicted paedophile. With Mandelson, Doyle and senior aides quitting, is Starmer's government now in crisis mode?>
(2026-02-13). Pollen Reconstructions Show The Last Glacial's Warming Events Were Global, 10x Greater Than Modern. wattsupwiththat.com "D—O signals [10-16 ∞C warming events within decades to centuries] are not just seen in Greenland — they are registered globally." — Liu et al., 2026…
(2026-02-13). Tax dodging Ratcliffe has some nerve chatting shit about immigrants while living in Monaco. thecanary.co 
Jim Ratcliffe is a rank hypocrite who abandoned the UK to stash billions offshore. The co-owner of Manchester United football club moved his tax residence to Monaco during the Covid pandemic to dodge an estimated £4bn in tax. He now lives as a tax exile whilst claiming the UK is 'colonised' by immigrants. A billionaire […] | By
(2026-02-13). Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia. tribune.com.pk 
Zimbabwe beat a depleted Australia by 23 runs on Friday in Colombo to pull off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far. | After posting 169-2 in their 20 overs, thanks mainly to Brian Bennett's classy 64 not out, Zimbabwe had Australia 29-4 before dismissing them for 146 in 19.3 overs. | The Zimbabweans, ranked 11th were always in control against their second-ranked opponents in the Group B game at R. Premadasa Stadium after opening bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans ripped out Australia's top order. | There were sensational scenes at the venue as a group of Zimbabwe fans dressed in their team je…
(2026-02-13). 'Becoming Chinese' memes reflect a world shaped by China's ascent. scmp.com Across social media, a curious phrase has been circulating: "You met me at a very Chinese time in my life." It appears under videos of hotpot dinners, DHGate hauls, Chinese streetwear fits and users joking about switching their phone interfaces into Chinese "for the aesthetic". | It has even spawned an ecosystem of spin-offs: "Chinamaxxing", "you will turn Chinese tomorrow" and countless posts where people half-joke about becoming "more Chinese" by the day.
(2026-02-13). Matanzas Celebrates Second Victory in Cuban Baseball Final. radiohc.cu Havana, February 12 (RHC) -With a starring role for pitcher Shaiel Cruz and home runs from Esteban Terry and Yurisbel Gracial, Matanzas defeated Las Tunas 7-3 today, to celebrate their second victory in the grand final of Cuban baseball. | Right-hander Cruz managed to contain the Leñadores' offense after allowing three hits in the first inning and pitched five and a third innings, delivering a quality start and earning his third win of the playoffs. | The 19-year-old rookie from Matanzas left two runners on base when he left the game in the sixth inning, and two of the Tuneros' runs in that frame were charged to…
(2026-02-13). Imran Khan loses major vision in jail, court-appointed lawyer flags serious health and rights concerns. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has suffered significant vision loss and serious health decline during his incarceration at Adiala Jail, according to a detailed report submitted by a Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae.The report, prepared by senior lawyer Salman Safdar after a prison visit, raises alarming concerns about Imran Khan's medical condition, prolonged isolation and restricted access to family and legal counsel. The findings suggest that repeated complaints about his deteriorating eyesight were not addressed in time.As per the document, Khan stated that until October 2025 he…
(2026-02-13). SHOCK: Zionist lobby groups horrified by court unbanning sabotage of Israeli murder factories. thecanary.co 
Two Israel lobby groups have reacted with horror to the High Court's decision today, Friday 13 February, to unban Palestine Action, a group that specialises in sabotaging Israeli weapons factories. What a shock. Zionists need their fainting couches over Palestine Action A panel of High Court judges have today declared the Starmer regime's 'terrorist' ban […] | By
(2026-02-13). Govt under fire in NA over net-metering. tribune.com.pk 
Power Minister Awais Leghari admitted on Thursday that soaring electricity prices had pushed consumers towards installing solar panels, even as the government's key coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), equated recent changes in the net-metering policy with "broad daylight robbery and fraud". | Despite acknowledging that rising tariffs had driven people away from the national grid, the government, in another highly controversial move, has imposed an additional Rs200 to Rs675 per consumer burden on residential users to raise funds to offset relief extended to industrial consumers. | Addressing th…
(2026-02-13). Reflections on South Africa's Constitution. sanews.gov.za Reflections on South Africa's Constitution | Thirty years ago, South Africa adopted its Constitution, a historic milestone that entrenched democracy, equality and human rights, including landmark rulings on the abolition of the death penalty. ⚪ As the country prepares to commemorate three decades of constitutional democracy, government says the anniversary will serve not only as a celebration, but also as an opportunity for reflection. ⚪ Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said a year-long programme will be rolled out to mark the milestone, culminating in national commemorations th…
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/27: Seaside: Whistlemania! Workshop. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2026-02-13). 6 Reasons Why The Doomsday Clock Is At 80-Year Low. ummid.com The famous Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, and reset every year by the Bulletin's Science and Security Board in consultation with the Board of Sponsors, including eight Nobel laureates.
(2026-02-13). Former Labour MP Beth Winter announces she's running as an independent in Wales. thecanary.co 
Beth Winter has announced that she is standing as an independent MP for the Welsh Valleys in the upcoming Senedd election. The former Labour MP launched her campaign to be MP for Pontypridd, Cynon and Merthyr on social media. Former Labour MP Winter running as 'independent voice' Winter announced on the 13 Februay that she […] | By
(2026-02-13). Ntshavheni welcomes key government interventions. sanews.gov.za Ntshavheni welcomes key government interventions | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the interventions announced in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to deal with critical challenges facing South Africans – key of which include economic growth, job creation, water security and support for small businesses. ⚪ Ntshavheni said government's renewed focus on expanding the economy and supporting small businesses will play a central role in creating employment opportunities. ⚪ "We welcome firm interventions to grow the economy and create jobs, particularly support for small businesses…
(2026-02-13). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-13). BNP's manifesto priorities after landslide election victory. tribune.com.pk 
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability to the nation after months of tumult following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. | The party, led by Tarique Rahman, will return to power after 20 years. Rahman, the son of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman, is widely expected to be sworn in as prime minister. | Here are some of the key promises made by the BNP in its election manifesto, which has the motto "Bangladesh before all": | Reforms | The party has pledged to im…
(2026-02-13). Is it useful to talk to a dictator? Belarusian opposition have doubts. globalvoices.org Former political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova called for negotiations with Lukashenka; many don't agreeGlobal VoicesScreenshot of The latest US-negotiated release of
(2026-02-13). Poison at play: Unsafe lead levels found in half of New Orleans playgrounds. grist.org 
Sarah Hess started taking her toddler, Josie, to New Orleans' Mickey Markey Playground in 2010 because she thought it would be a safe place to play after Josie had been diagnosed with lead poisoning. | Hess had traced the problem to the crumbling paint in her family's century-old home. While it underwent lead remediation, the family stayed in a newer, lead-free house in the Bywater neighborhood near Markey, where Josie regularly played on the swings and slides. | "Everyone was telling us the safest place to play was outside at playgrounds, so that's where we went," Hess said. | Josie's next blood test was a sh…
(2026-02-13). Theses for an ecosocialist critique of artificial intelligence. links.org.au 
Daniel Tanuro — The threats of AI underline the urgency of a revolutionary, ecosocialist break with the civilisation of capitalist growth.
(2026-02-13). PM's son hints at political comeback. tribune.com.pk 
Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz has termed party workers the party's crown jewel, saying that without the diehard supporters, the party would stand nowhere. | He made the remarks while responding to questions about growing complaints from party leaders who feel sidelined by the leadership, during an off-the-record interaction with journalists earlier this week. | Hamza Shehbaz also hinted at a possible return to mainstream politics through a formal role, without sharing specific details. | Since losing the chief minister's office following the previous general elections, he has largely maintained a…
(2026-02-13). Cristiano Ronaldo's Strike at Al-Nassr: Real Story is Much Larger. ummid.com While the headlines are focused on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent strike at Al-Nassr, the real story is much larger.
(2026-02-13). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-13). Report: US Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran During Protests. news.antiwar.com The US smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran in January to support anti-government protesters inside the country, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The report said that the State Department purchased 7,000 Starlink terminals several months ago with the aim of providing them to anti-government elements inside Iran, and that about 6,000 were …
(2026-02-13). Embarrassed Netanyahu's 1st Briefing After Trump Rejects Iran War Bid | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking before flying back to Israel after a brief visit to Washington, tried to project unity with President Trump while revealing deep doubts over a potential US-Iran deal. He stressed their "very close, very real and very open relationship," but admitted he remained skeptical about "the nature of any agreement with Iran," even as Trump signaled he wants to test diplomacy instead of escalation. Watch for details…
(2026-02-13). Key priorities of the BNP, winner of Bangladesh election. geo.tv 
Police officers sit outside a party office of Bangladesh Nationalist Party , a day after the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 13, 2026.
(2026-02-13). Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France. tribune.com.pk 
The mother of two infants found dead in a freezer in eastern France has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention, a prosecutor told AFP on Friday. | The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France in recent years. | Prosecutor Cedric Logelin told AFP the 50-year-old woman was charged late on Thursday, a day after she was arrested in the western Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt and admitted to freezing her newborns. No one else has been charged, he added. | The grim discovery was made after the woman, who had nine children from three different fathers, had abruptly left th…
(2026-02-13). Congressman Joins Protesters Demanding No ICE at Huge Rally Outside Super Bowl. indybay.org More than a thousand anti-ICE demonstrators on February 8…
(2026-02-13). Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign. theintercept.com Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat running for Senate in Texas, wants people to know she isn't taking corporate PAC money — in her Senate campaign. | "In this Senate race I have not taken any corporate PAC money," Crockett But according to her
(2026-02-13). Is another judicial murder in the making? tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-13). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-13). Crowds flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV adaptation. tribune.com.pk 
On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district on Istanbul's European side known for its antiques shops, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his bestselling novel The Museum of Innocence has been brought to life. | Inside a red-painted house, visitors are confronted by a wall of 4,213 cigarette butts, many of them lipstick-stained, others angrily stubbed out, all obsessively kept by the book's protagonist, Kemal Basmaci. | Just days before Friday's launch of a serialised Netflix adaptation of the novel, hundreds of curious visitors have come to the museum, squeezing past one another on the narrow w…
(2026-02-13). Monday 2/16: 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…
(2026-02-13). Zimbabwe's seed sovereignty is under threat — and with it, the legacy of land reform. peoplesdispatch.org On the African continent, the question of sovereignty is not a populist watchword. It is the defining question of the moment.
(2026-02-13). SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day. sanews.gov.za SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day | Government joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day, a day that recognises the enduring power of radio as a trusted and accessible source of information, education and entertainment. | Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO member states and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day (WRD) is celebrated every February 13th. | This day highlights the important role radio continues to play in strengthening communication, promoting cultural diversity, and advancing democratic participation. | "Radio remains one o…
(2026-02-13). Trump's India Tariff Deal Signals a High-Stakes Trade-Off Between Economics and Geopolitics. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods marks one of the most consequential shifts in US-India economic relations in years — and one that ties trade policy directly to global energy geopolitics. Announced after a phone call …
(2026-02-13). "Tales of Ordinary Madness" : Warren Haynes, Charles Bukowski, and the Darkness of the American Dream. counterpunch.org 
Warren Haynes had just moved to the East Village of New York in the summer of 1988. "Born on the edge of a lonely town," as he described his Asheville, North Carolina upbringing in a song, Haynes would first follow the c
(2026-02-13). PSX tumbles over 900 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a sharp bearish session on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 179,603.73, down 908.91 points or approximately 0.50% from the previous day's close. | This decline extended a two-day correction, with cumulative losses exceeding 3,400 points over the period amid persistent selling pressure across major sectors. | Trading commenced on a volatile note, with the index dipping sharply intraday to as low as around 178,237 before partial recovery in late sessions. Heavy offloading was evident in banking, fertiliser, energy (including oil & gas exploration and mark…
(2026-02-13). The Iranian People between the Violence of the State and the Violence of Empire. scheerpost.com By Fariba Amini for Informed Comment Since the brutal repression of the January 8-9 protests in Iran, those of us who live abroad have been numb. Witnessing an atrocity such as the one that took place is not even comprehensible.* What we witnessed on videos that came out of Iran was horrific. People were gunned …
(2026-02-13). US pulls out of strategic military base and hands it over to Syria. scmp.com The US military said it completed a withdrawal from a strategic base in Syria on Thursday, handing it over to Syrian forces, in the latest sign of strengthening US Syrian ties that could enable an even larger American drawdown. | The al-Tanf garrison is positioned at the tri-border confluence of Syria, Jordan and Iraq.
(2026-02-13). Al-Nassr defeats Al-Ittihad as Ronaldo's protest continues. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday February 06, 2026 defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0 in a tight clash but the Saudi Pro League match is in news more because of the absence of its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.
(2026-02-13). MAGA Aesthetics and Fascist Power: Spectacles of White Supremacy. counterpunch.org 
The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them. The killings of Rachel Good and Alex Pretti are not aberrations or tragic mistakes; they belong to a longer and darker history that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People once named with chilling precision. In earlier periods of American turmoil, such killings were called lynchings, acts "carried out by lawless mobs, although police officers did participate, under the pretext of justice." Today, this violence extends well beyond the bullet and the baton. I…
(2026-02-13). In Pictures: Setting Own Home on Fire, Cries of People as Dalmandi Bulldozed. ummid.com A Muslim trader poured petrol and set his own home on fire, and people cried for justice as local administration carried demolition drive in Dalmandi Market of Varanasi Monday February 09, 2026.
(2026-02-13). Netanyahu unethical, Sara kleptomaniac: Israeli PM's Ex-Security Chief. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu has never been ethical whereas Sara Netanyahu is kleptomaniac, Israeli Prime Minister's Former Security Chief Ami Dror has claimed.
(2026-02-13). Saturday 2/14: Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org RSVP required: actionnetwork.org/events/make-billionair… | Join us!Meet on sidewalk at Forest Ave & Monroe Street at 9: 45/ 9: 50 am We will go inside the mall as a group @ 10am. | So don't be late.
(2026-02-13). regulatory affairs sector in need of an injection of talent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). In a First, Bengaluru Organises Ramadan Book Fair. ummid.com The first edition of the Ramadan Book Fair was held on 7th and 8th February at Beary's Amity, Bengaluru.
(2026-02-13). Female MPs tell Starmer party branded 'paedo lovers' — but no word for victims. thecanary.co 
Labour MPs have complained to their boss Keir Starmer that the party and its activists are now dismissed by the public as "paedo lovers". The complaint came during Starmer's emergency meeting with women from the parliamentary party yesterday, 11 February 2026. The meeting followed a further 'Labour nonceberg' scandal over Starmer's peerage for former adviser […] | By
(2026-02-13). New warheads ready? After Hamas, another Iran ally flexes military muscle as US warships approach. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi rebel group claimed to have conducted multiple missile tests this month, including new missiles equipped with multiple warheads and ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The announcement came amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, with the group claiming it is strengthening its defense capabilities. Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi mocked the U.S. 2015 withdrawal from Sana'a, calling it a defeat, and reaffirmed support for Iran while criticizing Israel. The group has also threatened renewed Red Sea shipping attacks as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves into the region. Israeli officials are reportedly reviewin…
(2026-02-13). A Bloodstained Anniversary of the Revolution in Iran. counterpunch.org The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, left the country on a journey to exile on January 16, 1979. Less than a month later, on February 11, the popular revolution triumphed and closed the book of monarchy. The day the Shah left was perhaps the happiest day in my life up to that point. I was at my university campus, Tehran Polytechnic, when the news arrived. I lit a cigarette, another bad habit of teenage years, and left the campus aimlessly just to join the joyous crowds. I had never seen an entire nation so exceptionally jubilant, deeply ecstatic, profoundly euphoric. People were holding up the front page of v…
(2026-02-13). Invitation to the 7th International Ecosocialist Encounters in Brussels, 15—17 May 2026. links.org.au 
A call to all those who defend human dignity and strive for an alternative to destructive capitalism to converge in Brussels from May 15-17 for the 7th International Ecosocialist Encounters.
(2026-02-13). Israeli nuclear weapons are a threat to the Middle East. indybay.org Dimona Nuclear Plant Facility In Israel.
(2026-02-13). Minnesota Teachers, School Districts Go To Court To Evict ICE. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota – In Inver Grove Heights, Minn., ICE agents arrested a special ed paraprofessional in the Concord Education Center parking lot in that suburb south of St. Paul. | In Brooklyn Center, another Twin Cities suburb, a parent of an elementary school student "was detained by federal agents while waiting at a school bus stop." Both those arrests were on January 12. Both of those arrested were "profiled" by ICE. | On January 7, ICE agents grabbed teachers at a Spanish-language children's center in Apple Valley and a Spanish immersion academy in Minneapolis. They pulled the second teacher from her ca…
(2026-02-13). WHO to provide child cancer medicines. tribune.com.pk 
Four Pakistani hospitals are finalising preparations to receive free childhood cancer medicines before the end of 2026 under an agreement between Pakistan and the World Health Organization (WHO), said a press release issued here on Thursday. | The initiative, implemented through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, aims to improve access to quality treatment for children affected by cancer in Pakistan, where more than 8,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. | Seven additional centres are expected to be ready to receive supplies in 2027, the press release said.
(2026-02-13). Corbyn drama 'A Very British Sabotage' seeks eye witnesses. thecanary.co 
Writer Joseph Tucker is working on a drama about Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party. The script will draw on Alex Nunns' book The Candidate and Paul Holden's recent release, The Fraud. To round out his research, he's appealing for additional eye witnesses. Sabotage of Corbyn Under the working title A Very British Sabotage, […] | By
(2026-02-13). Human Rights Activists Tell Marin County Supes: ICE Out of Marin! indybay.org Human rights activists protested at the County Board of Supervisors meeting to drive ICE out of Marin in ending their bounty hunting of immigrants.
(2026-02-13). The Revenge of the Nerds, er Judges. counterpunch.org Do not be reassured that: Two days after a federal grand jury declined to indict Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers for putting out a video warning that "threats to our Constitution" are coming "from right here at home"—and reminding service members that they can, and should, "refuse illegal orders" under the Uniform
(2026-02-13). Watch: AAP leader Oberoi shot dead in broad day light. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead Friday February 06, 2026 by a masked man in Jalandhar.
(2026-02-13). Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding underpinning US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution, marking his biggest rollback of climate policy to date. | The repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 "endangerment finding" was paired with the immediate elimination of greenhouse gas standards on automobiles. | But it also places a host of other climate rules in jeopardy, including carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and methane leaks for oil and gas producers. | Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly. | "This determination had no basis in fact, h…
(2026-02-13). A Postcard From Brighter Times. counterpunch.org 
On February 11,1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison in South Africa after having been incarcerated for twenty-seven years. On that same day I was trying, not very successfully, to recover from a slew of personal hardships. My partner had died, too young, not long before. After nursing him over four painful years,
(2026-02-13). Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition Contact: Luis Argueta, luis@unidos-mn.org; Josh Keller (SEIU Local 26) jkeller@seiumn.org; Trevor Cochlin, cochlin.t@faithinmn.org Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA — …
(2026-02-13). The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk. theintercept.com 
A commercial for crypto during the Super Bowl LX broadcast on televisions at a bar in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Photo: Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images | During the Super Bowl,
(2026-02-13). DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes. truthout.org When county clerk Brianna Lennon got an email in November saying a newly expanded federal system had flagged 74 people on the county's voter roll as potential noncitizens, she was taken aback. Lennon, who'd run elections in Boone County, Missouri, for seven years, had heard the tool might not be accurate. The flagged voters' registration paperwork confirmed Lennon's suspicions. |
(2026-02-13). India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever. tribune.com.pk 
Excitement was hitting fever pitch in Colombo and across South Asia on Friday after Pakistan relented and decided to play against India in the T20 World Cup, reigniting the most lucrative match in cricket. | The hottest tickets in world cricket were hard to come by, despite Sunday evening's game in the Sri Lankan capital only being confirmed late on Monday. | The 35,000-capacity R.Premadasa Stadium was sold out, sources told AFP, with tickets going for at least four times face value on the black market. | Hundreds of millions more will watch the match, which has given the tournament a shot in the arm, on telev…
(2026-02-13). Reform mimics Trump amid his biggest attack on climate rules yet. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has launched an attack on the very foundation of US climate regulation. And it could represent his biggest assault yet, leading to both higher greenhouse gas emissions and an increase in health risks for ordinary people. In the UK, meanwhile, Reform continues to mimic Trump's anti-climate agenda. Trump's massive climate rollback could lead […] | By
(2026-02-13). JEE Main Session 1 Result 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com JEE Main 2026 Session 1: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the new result date of JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
(2026-02-13). Russia Wins War of Ideology in Chat Forums. fpif.org The West can no longer ignore the corrosive effects of Russian ideology in America's information ecosystem. Although Russian influence operations have been well documented throughout the United States and Europe, one particular strand of ideology has become deeply embedded among the online far-right in a way often overlooked by traditional media coverage. | Traditionalism in its modern form emerged at the end of the Soviet Union as a reaction to Marxism-Leninism. Its core beliefs reject modernity as an ideology unconcerned with the principles of the past and decry the decay of the nuclear household. The family un…
(2026-02-13). President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed a historic win on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman poised to become prime minister. | However, final official results are yet to come, and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP)'s main rival, Jamaat-e-Islami, the largest Islamist party leading a wider coalition, said it had "serious questions about the integrity of the results process". | Rahman told AFP two days before polling he was "confident" that his party, crushed during the 15-year autocratic rule of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, would regain power…
(2026-02-13). Citywide security boosted in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
On the directives of Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, security has been placed on high alert across the city in view of the prevailing law and order situation. Joint special pickets have been established by Rawalpindi Police and Islamabad Police, with the deployment of hundreds of additional Rawalpindi police officers and personnel at these locations. | According to an official statement, SSP Operations Malik Tariq Mahboob and SP Potohar, along with the SSP Operations Islamabad, visited the joint pickets to review security arrangements and held consultations on operational matt…
(2026-02-13). Macron Realizes EU Collapsing and Turns Towards Russia. globalresearch.ca French President Emmanuel Macron suggested to some European colleagues reinitiating dialogue with Moscow and believes that the European Union has entered a critical phase where it must rely solely on itself. His assessment that the EU is disintegrating is realistic, …
(2026-02-13). Pam Bondi: "The Truth would Collapse the Entire Government" . Trump's Divisive Actions. Global "Instability Becomes Center Stage" globalresearch.ca Trump has collected roughly $2 billion via lawsuits with two more pending against the America taxpayers…
(2026-02-13). In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife. tribune.com.pk 
Under neon lights at an indoor sports club in Karachi, twenty-somethings drifted between glowing courts and a DJ booth, dancing with coffee cups and iced tea in hand. | No alcohol. No drugs. And the music ended promptly at 10pm. | In Pakistan, a growing number of Gen Z are opting for "sober socialising", joining a global trend as young people increasingly opt for healthier lifestyles. | Here, though, the shift carries an added appeal: Drinking alcohol is illegal for Muslims, who make up the vast majority of Pakistan's population. | Partying without the pour | They are increasingly turning their backs on the pa…
(2026-02-13). High Court rules it's discriminatory to enforce trans bathroom ban in public spaces. thecanary.co 
The UK High Court has decided that the interpretation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) interim guidance on a bathroom ban for trans people is incorrect. However, as has always been the case with this deeply transphobic piece of legislation, it is extremely difficult to parse because it is, at its core, nonsensical. […] | By
(2026-02-13). Glass injuries on Goa beaches demand practical, incentivised remedy: DRS. ummid.com Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa's beaches have begun to draw attention to how waste is managed after consumption.
(2026-02-13). ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here's Where It's Going Next. portside.org ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here's Where It's Going Next |
(2026-02-13). AFC Cup: With Ronaldo rested, Al-Nassr defeats FK Arkadag 1-0. ummid.com Saudi Pro League giant Al-Nassr FC Wednesday February 11, 2026 defeated FK Arkadag in the AFC Champions League Two knockout stage (ACL Two Round of 16).
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh: BNP registers landslide victory in National Elections. ummid.com The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), projected to win over 200 of the total 300 seats in Jatiya Sangsad, has already won more than 151 seats in the Bangladesh National Elections where counting of votes are in the final stage.
(2026-02-13). Press freedom org accused of dropping 'Impunity Index' after Israel topped the list. thecanary.co 
According to whistleblowers who spoke to Electronic Intifada (EI), press freedom organisation the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) binned its latest 'Impunity Index' because Israel was going to top the rankings. On its 'About us' page, the CPJ says that it exists to: defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear […] | By
(2026-02-13). Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one. tribune.com.pk 
Gunfire at an apartment killed two people and wounded another at a historically black university in the southern United States on Thursday, officials said, prompting a lockdown of the campus. | The shooting at South Carolina State University's Hugine Suites student residential complex was reported Thursday evening, the college said in a statement. | The university, with an enrollment of around 3000 students, has had two shootings on its campus since last October, including one at the same student housing complex, which killed one person and wounded another, ABC News reported. | Also Read: Mother charged after…
(2026-02-13). Ukraine defence chief claims 65,000 Russian troops killed in two months. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has claimed that Ukrainian forces "eliminated 35,000 Russians in December and 30,000 in January," suggesting around 65,000 Russian soldiers killed in just two months, during a joint NATO press briefing with Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. The dramatic figure was touted as proof that Kyiv's new strategy is "working" even as Russia and Ukraine, with US mediation, have been exploring fragile peace contacts and prisoner swaps in recent weeks. Watch for details…
(2026-02-13). Fact Sheet: Narendra Modi and His Hindutva Politics. ummid.com Prime Minister Modi and his Hindutva politics have failed both domestically and on the international stage due to a lack of vision.
(2026-02-13). LEY DOWN! Libs forge on with "Fantastic" failure Angus Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-13). Thousands of Striking UESF Teachers, Students & Families Rally at SF City Hall For Living Wages. indybay.org Thousands of striking UESF teachers, students and community members rallied at San Francisco City Hall on 2/9/26 on the first day of the strike.
(2026-02-13). Monday 2/16: Webinar: Faith in the Crosshairs: Christians Rising Against Christian Zionism. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/faith-in-the-cr……
(2026-02-13). US Imperialism Forced to Negotiate With Chavismo as US Energy Secretary Visits Orinoco Oil Belt. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The visit this Thursday, February 12, marks the first time a US energy secretary has traveled…
(2026-02-13). 72 Youths Arrested in Kabale Over Alleged Nationwide Job Scam. plusnews.ug 
The police in Kabale District on Thursday evening arrested 72 youths in connection with an alleged scamming operation that has reportedly been targeting people across the country. The arrests were made during an operation at the Gleam Supermarket building along the Kabale—Mbarara Road in Central Division, Kabale Municipality. The operation was led by the Kabale Deputy …
(2026-02-13). PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan desired to further strengthen its exemplary brotherly relations with Türkiye and enhance bilateral economic partnership, particularly in the fields of agriculture and livestock. | The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a four-member delegation of Türkiye's Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TUME), led by its Board Chairman Abdulkadir Karagöz, a Prime Minister's Office news release said. | Welcoming the delegation, the prime minister highlighted that there were vast opportunities to expand cooperation with the br…
(2026-02-13). PM engages incoming Bengali leadership, affirms resolve to work together for regional peace. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged the leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday after its successful electoral performance and affirmed his resolve to work together with the new administration for regional peace. | The BNP won a landslide parliamentary election today, returning to power after nearly two decades and positioning party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister as the country emerges from months of unrest and economic disruption. | Rahman, the son of former premier Khaleda Zia and assassinated former president Ziaur Rahman, faces immediate challenges in restoring poli…
(2026-02-13). Ad Darain Education Centre Conducts 3-Day Teacher Traning Workshop. ummid.com Kolkata-based Ad Darain Education Centre successfully completed a three-day teacher traning workshop on Sunday February 8, 2026.
(2026-02-13). From America First to America Alone. scheerpost.com By John Feffer for TomDispatch A mere 15 years ago, during an epoch that now seems as distant as the Paleozoic era, an American president attempted to use military power to prevent a dictator from slaughtering his own citizens. Barack Obama billed the action in Libya as a humanitarian intervention, citing the new U.N. doctrine of "responsibility to …
(2026-02-13). CNA UCSF Panassus Day Of Action Against ICE. indybay.org The CNA at UCSF at Parnassus will be rallying at the Parnassus campus against ICE and the attacks on hospitals. It all be from 3 to 5pm on Thursday the 19th…
(2026-02-13). Analysis of the Early Fighting in the First World War, 108 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca [Author's Note: The article below, first published by GR in August 2022, focuses mainly on the fighting in western Europe during the opening weeks of World War I. The Belgian Army, seriously outnumbered, put up some staunch resistance against the …
(2026-02-13). China's canal link to Southeast Asia; Malaysia's 'illegal' temple row: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 'Time is ripe': why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia…
(2026-02-13). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-13). In Gift to Big Oil Donors, Trump Stops EPA From Combating 'Most Terrible Environmental Threat in Human History. scheerpost.com By Stephen Prager for Common Dreams In what the Sierra Club described as an act to "formalize climate denialism as official government policy," the Trump administration announced Thursday that it has revoked the long-standing "endangerment finding" that allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to pass regulations fighting the climate crisis. The 2009 endangerment finding determined that the emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse …
(2026-02-13). "Cuba Sentenced to Death" : From Italy, the Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria Issues Urgent Appeal Against the Total Oil Blockade of the Island. radiohc.cu The Internationalist Solidarity Association AsiCubaUmbria, with over three decades of history alongside the Cuban Revolution, has issued a strong appeal to parliamentarians in Italy and Europe, city councilors, journalists, and citizens' associations in response to the escalation of the US blockade. | The new offensive launched by the Trump administration seeks to completely prevent oil from reaching the island, under threat of sanctions against any exporting country. This measure, they denounce, would leave Cuba without electricity, paralyzing hospitals, schools, and homes: "A plan of total strangulation, until…
(2026-02-13). German Industry is now Driven solely by Militarization. globalresearch.ca After Russia directly responded to NATO aggression in former Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the European Union decided to start a full-blown economic war against Moscow, resulting in the destruction of their industrial and financial ties. The troubled bloc stopped …
(2026-02-13). Greenland Is Not for Sale: An Indigenous Activist Speaks Out Against the US. truthout.org Donald Trump's second presidency has been defined by lawless, fascist actions at home and imperial ambitions and performative militarism abroad. He has threatened scores of countries while depicting Canada and Greenland as part of the U.S. His obsession with Greenland has caused severe strains between Europe and the United States and even prompted several European nations to send troops to one of… |
(2026-02-13). Extremist Israeli colonisers plant trees in Lebanon in land-grab attempt. thecanary.co 
A large gang of extremist Israeli colonisers has illegally crossed the 'blue line' dividing southern Lebanon and Israel to try to stake a claim to land that is not theirs. The far-right 'Awaken the North' group planted trees somewhere on the Lebanese side of the border and demanded the restart of Israeli settlement in Lebanon. […] | By
(2026-02-13). US Officials Boast Their Illegal Sanctions 'Collapsed' Iran's Economy. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has openly called for "regime change" in Iran. He has surrounded the country with what he calls a "massive armada", and has suggested that he wants to kill Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | While Trump threatens to bomb Iran again, after attacking it in 2025, the US government has been dropping devastating economic bombs on the nation. | Top US government officials boast that they are trying to "collapse" Iran's economy. | The Trump administration is waging what it calls a "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran, which the White House says is "aimed at driving Iran's oil exports to…
(2026-02-13). UESF Striking Members & Supporters Speak Out about Fight for Public Education. indybay.org Striking UESF members and supporters spoke out about their struggle to defend their jobs and families and the students in the school district…
(2026-02-13). Saturday 2/14: SF Day Pillow Fight 2026! indybay.org Across the Street from the Ferry Building! At the end of Embarcadero. Look for the pillows : )…
(2026-02-13). Mohsin Naqvi floats Imran Khan's possible transfer to Islamabad Model Jail in visit to facility. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday indicated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and Imran Khan may be shifted to the new under-construction Islamabad Model Jail. | The project, originally launched in 2011, has faced continuous delays over the past 14 years. Its initial estimated cost of Rs3.9 billion has gone up to Rs18.2b and is expected to cross Rs20b by the end of January 2026. The Islamabad Model Jail is being constructed on 90 acres of land in Sector H-11. The prison is planned to have a capacity to house 2,000 inmates. | It was decided last year to partially activate the jail by December 3…
(2026-02-13). France sets record for egg demand. tribune.com.pk 
France consumed a record number of eggs in 2025, driven by their affordability amid economic uncertainty, and the trend is set to continue, prompting ?producers to build more hen houses, the French egg industry group said on Thursday. | Demand for eggs has risen across ?Europe and around the world as they are seen as a cost-effective source of protein, suitable for a ?wide variety of dishes and dietary preferences. | Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025, either as shell eggs or processed egg products, up from 227 eggs in 2024, the CNPO industry group said. | Projections from French ?technica…
(2026-02-13). Weatherman forecasts light snowfall in northern areas. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country on Friday. | While hilly regions are expected to remain partly cloudy with very cold conditions during morning and night hours. Light rain and light snowfall may occur at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan. | In the federal capital and adjoining areas, weather is expected to remain dry, with cold temperatures during early morning and night hours. Gusty winds are likely to blow during the daytime. | Most districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will experience cold and dry weather, while upper district…
(2026-02-13). It just got harder for shareholders to push companies on climate. grist.org 
(2026-02-13). MAGA Outgrows Isolationism: And Yet America First Means America Alone. juancole.com (
(2026-02-13). Bomb-laden pickup defused in Kohat. tribune.com.pk 
Kohat narrowly escaped a major tragedy on Friday when security forces intercepted a pickup vehicle loaded with explosives before it could reach its intended target. The vehicle was defused by a bomb disposal squad, preventing what officials described as a potential large-scale loss of life and property. | District Police Officer Shehbaz Elahi reached the scene and placed police across the district on high alert. Police, the Pakistan Army, and other security agencies cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, while the bomb disposal unit neutralised the explosives using specialised equipment. | Poli…
(2026-02-13). MAGA Outgrows Isolationism. counterpunch.org 
A mere 15 years ago, during an epoch that now seems as distant as the Paleozoic era, an American president attempted to use military power to prevent a dictator from slaughtering his own citizens. Barack Obama billed the action in Libya as a humanitarian intervention, citing the new U.N. doctrine of "responsibility to protect" (R2P). The president
(2026-02-13). Trump Attacked Immigrant Food Aid in Minnesota. Locals Fought Back. theintercept.com Three months after it began, the story of President Donald Trump's siege of Minnesota has been one told with violent imagery. Masked men smashing windows and dragging women from their cars. A smiling mother behind the wheel of her SUV, a rattling of gunshots, a dashboard sprayed with blood. Outraged Americans shouting at government agents amid clouds of choking gas. An ICU nurse prone on the pavement. | The images told the story of the streets, but even as the administration moves to wind down its historic immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities, announcing a drawdown of operations this week, another story un…
(2026-02-13). In a First, Malegaon Elects Females as Mayor, Dy Mayor. ummid.com Shaikh Nasreen Khalid and Shan e Hind Nihal Ahmed were Saturday February 07, 2026 respectively elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malegaon.
(2026-02-13). Minneapolis general strike: Working class takes step into revolutionary future. workers.org 
The general strike in Minneapolis on Jan. 23 that shut the city down and catapulted forward the general strike movement that has been stirring below for some time may turn out to be the biggest step forward that the working class has taken in our lifetime. It is a sign . . . |
(2026-02-13). Friday 2/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-13). Trump flouts science to revoke landmark US climate finding, calling it 'giant scam'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding underpinning US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution, marking his biggest rollback of climate policy to date. | The repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 "endangerment finding" was paired with the immediate elimination of greenhouse gas standards on automobiles.
(2026-02-13). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-13). Opposition announces sit-in. tribune.com.pk 
Political temperatures rose sharply on Thursday as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed serious concern over the health of its incarcerated leader, Imran Khan, after a report submitted to the Supreme Court quoted him as saying he had lost 15 per cent vision in his right eye. | Within hours of the report's details becoming public, the opposition alliance announced it would stage a sit-in outside Parliament on Friday. | The seven-page report regarding the living conditions of the former prime minister inside Adiala Jail drew immediate reaction from PTI and other opposition parties. | While PTI strongly c…
(2026-02-13). Palestine Action ruling must become a landmark moment. thecanary.co 
We reported earlier today on the High Court's decision taken this morning, in which the Judge declared the government's proscription on Palestine Action was 'disproportionate'. The judge even went as far to point out that the ban infringes on the human rights of people in the UK. The government's choice to proscribe Palestine Action has […] | By
(2026-02-13). At least 13 killed as oil tanker collides with bus on M-9 Motorway near Karachi: police. tribune.com.pk 
At least 13 people, including four children killed, were killed when a passenger van collided with an oil tanker at the M-9 Motorway near Karachi, according to the police. | Malir Senior Superintendent of Police Syed Abdul Khaliq Pirzada confirmed the death toll to The Express Tribune. | A statement from the Sindh Police said the force was fully engaged in extensive rescue and safety measures. | "The police are cooperating in rescue activities while maintaining their presence on site, securing the area, and keeping the traffic situation under control. Coordination and monitoring with relevant agencies are ongo…
(2026-02-13). Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal wasted the chance to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday, with Noni Madueke's second-half header cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter. | The hosts were the better side in the first half but could not take advantage of a nervy Arsenal start, with goalkeeper David Raya forced to make a sharp save from Igor Thiago. | Arsenal took the lead in the 61st minute through Madueke, who soared above Rico Henry and nodded Piero Hincapie's ball back across goal and into the net. | Brentford deservedly levelled 10 minutes later, h…
(2026-02-13). China orders milk toxin tests. tribune.com.pk 
China's national market regulator instructed infant formula manufacturers on Thursday to conduct tests for the toxin identified in a global product recall, which has been linked to a Chinese biotech company. | Since December, several manufacturers, including Swiss giant Nestle, have issued recalls of infant formula that could be contaminated with cereulide in more than 60 countries. | Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of the bacteria Bacillus cereus and can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. | Beijing has "directed all manufacturers to conduct cereulide testing", the State Administration for Mar…
(2026-02-13). The Israeli State of Exception and the Assault on International Humanitarian Law. juancole.com ( The concept of the state of exception dates back to the
(2026-02-13). Mosques, markets prioritised as Punjab outlines Ramazan security plan. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Home Department on Friday issued detailed security guidelines for the upcoming month of Ramazan, prioritising the protection of mosques, religious sites and Ramazan markets across the province. | Under the directives, authorities have been instructed to take strict action against hoarders and profiteers, regulate the use of loudspeakers in line with the Punjab Sound Systems Act, enforce a ban on the public display of weapons, and closely monitor social media to curb hate speech and provocative content. | Offensive wall chalking and posters will be removed under the Punjab Wall Chalking Act. Public c…
(2026-02-13). California Commission to Vote Thursday on Permanent Mountain Lion Protections. indybay.org Decision Would List Central Coast, Southern California Pumas…
(2026-02-13). Spain's Streets Are Named After Immigrants. counterpunch.org 
I live my life surrounded by dead Middle Eastern men. They loom over my mornings from enamel street signs, glower from building faàßades and squat in the middle of traffic circles with stone hands raised in permanent theological objection. Every day I drink my coffee under the marble gaze of Syrian ascetics, Palestinian prophets, Egyptian
(2026-02-13). The Politics of Hate: Weaponized Discord Is the Deep State's Most Effective Tool. counterpunch.org 
"Love your enemies." — Jesus Christ "I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them." —President Trump This country was built on the radical idea that government exists to serve the people—not to control them, monitor them, manage them, or rule over them. That idea is being systematically dismantled by a Deep State
(2026-02-13). Denmark Supports Uganda's Climate Efforts with UGX 83 Billion. plusnews.ug The Embassy of Denmark in Kampala has committed USD 23.47 million (83.1 billion Shillings) to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to help rural communities in Uganda adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. Over the next four years, the funding will support local governments and communities across the country through UNCDF's LoCAL+ …
(2026-02-13). Water industry cynically cited the new DWP deductions cap while lobbying to hike bills. thecanary.co 
The UK's water and sewerage industry weaponised Labour's Universal Credit deductions cap to lobby for higher bill hikes — all with the aid of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Documents the Canary obtained via Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveal how industry body Water UK and Yorkshire Water separately lobbied regulator Ofwat ahead […] | By
(2026-02-13). 2,200 feeders face prolonged outages. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday acknowledged that prolonged load-shedding of more than 10 hours a day is being imposed on 2,223 electricity feeders across the country. | According to written replies submitted by Power Division Minister Awais Leghari during the National Assembly's Question Hour, out of a total 12,665 feeders nationwide, extended load-shedding is being carried out on 604 of Quetta Electric Supply Company's (QESCO) 814 feeders, 407 of SEPCO'S 707, 174 of TESCO's 357, 642 of Pesco's 1,376, 322 of Hesco's 747, and 37 of Hazara Electric Supply Company's 286 feeders. | In contrast, no feeder under…
(2026-02-13). Russia Ukraine US Talks Set For Geneva February 17-18 NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com Breaking news indeed! This interview opens with the presenter saying that the Russian-Ukrainian-US talks on peace will recommence on 17 February where they were last held, meaning Abu Dhabi. Then half way through our conversation we learn that the talks will in fact be held in Geneva. No matter! The essential fact remains that the …
(2026-02-13). PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen cooperation with UAE. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a telephone conversation with its president. | Pakistan and the UAE share deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. Millions of Pakistanis live and work in the Emirates, contributing significantly to the UAE's economy while remittances remain a vital pillar of Pakistan's foreign exchange inflows. Over the years, the UAE has also emerged as one of Pakistan's key trading partners and investors. | In their warm and cordial exchange…
(2026-02-13). Matt Goodwin wants to tell young girls when to have children. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, the Reform candidate in Gorton & Denton is the academic and establishment-insider Matt Goodwin. Goodwin is now attracting controversy because he wants to tell young women when to breed: Reform by-election candidate calls for 'young girls' to be given 'biological reality' check Matt Goodwin argued 'young girls' should be explained 'the biological […] | By
(2026-02-13). Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. ummid.com The Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other opposition parties are considering moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
(2026-02-13). Bangladesh's BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election. geo.tv 
(2026-02-13). British Muslims feel increasingly unwelcome and unsafe, census shows. thecanary.co 
Just 51.9% of British Muslims say they strongly feel they belong in the UK. This marks a dramatic fall from the 93% reported in a 2016 Ipsos MORI survey. The new figures come from one of the largest ever socio-economic studies of British Muslims. British Muslims feeling increasingly unsafe A respondent to the Muslim Census […] | By
(2026-02-13). Roseland, NJ Reportedly to Site ICE Violence Complicity Center. fightbackbetter.com 
Much of the violence that ICE has wrought in our communities across the USA has been coordinated out of complicit hotel basing — properties semi-commandeered and occupied by the parttime fed nazi brigade of the Trump administration known as ICE. There has been maybe one instance of a local hotel management semi-refusing ICE service. For the most part the hotels willfully profited without any regard — without moral compunction — that their facilities were used to coordinate violent repressve terror against neighboring communities. | In an indication that the Trump adminisntation terror is permane…
(2026-02-13). Another Infamous South Korean "Political Prisoner" Case Under the 80 Years-old Notoriously Draconian [so-called] "National Security Law" globalresearch.ca Committee for the Release of Mr. Lee Jeong-hoon and all Petitioners on We are Collecting Signatures for the Release of Mr. Lee Jeong-hoon Who is Facing a Severe Political Oppression in the form of grave Human Rights Violations UNDER : …
(2026-02-13). X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash. tribune.com.pk 
Usman Tariq left his cricket ambitions back home to start a salesman's job in Dubai, before a biopic about India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni changed his life. | The unusual bowling action of the double-jointed spinner has created plenty of chatter in his first T20 World Cup, and now he goes into Sunday's revived clash against India as one of Pakistan's main weapons. | His inspiration was born in India and Tariq admits if he had not watched the 2016 Bollywood movie "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" he might not be playing cricket today. | Based on the life of India's World Cup-winning captain, the movie told a tale…
(2026-02-13). Newly Developed Plastic Set To Replace Microplastics. ummid.com A Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours — pointing toward cleaner and safer packaging.
(2026-02-13). Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan hockey team's tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League has been overshadowed by a series of administrative failures that left national players without accommodation, meals or basic logistical support, raising fresh concerns over athlete welfare and governance within the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). | Pakistan were due to open their Pro League campaign against Australia on 10 February, but the tour ran into trouble even before departure. | The squad's initial travel plan was cancelled after Australian immigration authorities rejected visa applications, citing incorrectly filled forms submitted…
(2026-02-13). Which Bad Bunny Halftime Show Did You See? portside.org Which Bad Bunny Halftime Show Did You See? |
(2026-02-13). How Kylie Minogue built a wine empire in six years. tribune.com.pk 
Australian singer Kylie Minogue says "nothing compares" to performing live, but becoming an international wine magnate in under six years has been quite a thrill for the "Spinning Around" star. | Minogue launched her first own-label wine in 2020 in partnership with celebrity drinks expert Paul Schaafsma, starting with a basic rose but quickly expanding to include sparkling, no-alcohol and premium rose offerings. | The actress and singer has since wracked up sales of around 25 million bottles, with her carefully branded products pitched at low- to mid-range prices in dozens of countries. | Britain, Australia an…
(2026-02-13). Gauteng assures parents of transport availability amid protest. sanews.gov.za Gauteng assures parents of transport availability amid protest | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has assured parents, guardians and residents that learners will not be disrupted by the scholar transport protest taking place on Friday. | Working closely with the Gauteng taxi industry and law enforcement agencies, the MEC has put contingency measures in place to ensure the safety and mobility of learners, parents and operators who will not be participating in the scholar transport protest. | The MEC has reiterated the importance of maintaining an undisrupted academic calendar. | While s…
(2026-02-13). Wednesday 3/4: Intersections of Climate Change: Fire, Settlements, and Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-13). Too Late, Mr. Trump. You Cannot Undo the Multi-Racial, Multi-National Real America. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Notice to Donald Trump and his MAGA myrmidons: It's too late by centuries to turn the United States of American "back" into the ethnically homogenous nation for white people which it never was. And that's nothing to be disappointed about. | Most Americans aren't swallowing your so-called jokes depicting African-Americans as apes, your white supremacist lies about Haitians "eating the pets," your slanders of law-abiding farmworkers as the "worst of the worst," your creepy wails about immigrants "poisoning the blood" of America, your demand we exclude refu…
(2026-02-13). Saturday 2/14: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tm_k……
(2026-02-13). Massive strike at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with new unions joining the picket line. therealnews.com 
An estimated 31,000 health care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job on Jan. 26 in their ongoing battle with healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to address workers' demands for safe staffing, more manageable workloads, and a livable wage. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) strike is now in its third week, and more than 3,000 pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and clinical laboratory professionals represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers. In this urgent strike update episode, we speak with a panel of UNAC/UHCP members…
(2026-02-13). US Oil Blockade on Cuba Is Harming Hospitals, Education, and Scientific Research. truthout.org Cuba is facing a growing humanitarian crisis due to a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. The Trump administration has also threatened new tariffs against any nation that sends fuel to Cuba, which has been under a U.S. trade embargo since 1962. These measures have caused fuel shortages and widespread blackouts, while the cost of food and transportation has skyrocketed. "This is a massive violation of human… |
(2026-02-13). Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices fell in global and local markets on Friday after a brief pause in trading, marking the first decline in bullion in nearly a week. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week's gains. | In Pakistan's local market, gold prices also retreated: the price of gold per tola fell by Rs8,600 to Rs519,962, while the 10‚Äëgram gold rate dropped by Rs7,373 to Rs445,783. | Silver prices slipped as well, with the per tola rate declining by Rs501 to Rs8,324 and the 10‚Äëgram price falling by Rs430…
(2026-02-13). Frame-Checking "Insurgency" in Minnesota. scheerpost.com Andy Lee Roth and Shealeigh Voitl for Project Censored Trump administration officials, joined by a chorus of Republican politicians and right-wing media pundits, have been referring to public demonstrations against ICE in Minneapolis as an "insurgency," a term typically used to refer to violent, armed rebellion, especially when it involves irregular forces opposing a larger, well-equipped military …
(2026-02-13). PM Modi needs to move beyond complaining about past mistakes. ummid.com Opponents and critics contend that the narrative of a 'mess' by the Modi is a mere political tool to deflect from current shortcomings, such as unemployment, high food inflation, and increased economic inequality, and, of course, an incurable Nehru-complex.
(2026-02-13). SA's industrial future hinges on decisive action. sanews.gov.za SA's industrial future hinges on decisive action | Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says South Africa's industrial future will be defined by bold and collaborative decision-making, | Speaking at the Sasol Engagement Dinner on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Thursday, Tau outlined a vision of reindustrialisation built on a low-carbon economy. | The Minister said the path to a thriving, competitive and sustainable economy lies in adopting a low-carbon industrial policy that draws global investment, broadens market access and safeguards South Africa's industrial base. | "If w…
(2026-02-13). Yvette Cooper should resign after Palestine Action ____ up. thecanary.co 
Social media users are calling on Yvette Cooper to resign after the High Court ruled the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful. Just heard on the radio that the then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's proscribing of Palestine action was illegal. She must resign immediately. All those wrongly arrested and charged must be exonerated. A total […] | By
(2026-02-13). Climate and the Money Trail. globalresearch.ca The very mega-billionaires behind the globalization of the world economy who have wreaked so much damage to our environment are the leading backers of the "grassroots" climate movement. Is it pangs of guilty conscience, or could it be a deeper agenda of the financialization of the very air we breathe and more?
(2026-02-13). An Epic about Capitalism and Detroit. counterpunch.org 
John Sayles is a fantastic storyteller. Most people who share this viewpoint probably know Sayles from his films, which include Eight Men Out, Matewan and Return of the Secaucus 7. While those films certainly are among some of the best films in the last fifty years, it's through his writing that I know Sayles best.
(2026-02-13). Voting in the US just became much harder, in yet another erosion of democracy. thecanary.co 
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring proof of US citizenship for anyone voting in the midterm elections. The House — controlled by the Republicans, took the vote on 11 February 2026 ahead of the midterms in November. The bill passed 218-213 to approve the SAVE America Act. Only one Democrat switched […] | By
(2026-02-13). DWP forced to admit 1 in 5 privately contracted benefit assessors aren't safeguard trained. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been forced to admit that a large number of privately contracted benefit assessors have not received safeguarding training. This puts vulnerable disabled claimants at risk of harm whilst navigating the cruel benefits system, which has already claimed so many lives. DWP were called up on their duty […] | By
(2026-02-13). "Movement Parties" and Democratic Socialists of America. portside.org "Movement Parties" and Democratic Socialists of America |
(2026-02-13). Flotilla internacional viajará a Cuba e intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional, bautizada como 'Nuestra América', intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba y se dirigirá a la isla para llevar ayuda humanitaria. | La iniciativa nace de una coalición internacional de movimientos sociales y organizaciones sindicales y humanitarias, con el objetivo de llevar alimentos, medicinas y suministros para la población de la nación antillana. | Un mensaje de la Internacional Progresista, publicado en X, señala: Navegamos hacia Cuba para llevar ayuda humanitaria vital a su pueblo. Juntos podemos romper el bloqueo, salvar vidas y defender la causa de la autodeterminación…
(2026-02-13). Flotilla internacional viajará a Cuba e intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Una flotilla internacional, bautizada como 'Nuestra América', intentará romper el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba y se dirigirá a la isla para llevar ayuda humanitaria. | La iniciativa nace de una coalición internacional de movimientos sociales y organizaciones sindicales y humanitarias, con el objetivo de llevar alimentos, medicinas y suministros para la población de la nación antillana. | Un mensaje de la Internacional Progresista, publicado en X, señala: Navegamos hacia Cuba para llevar ayuda humanitaria vital a su pueblo. Juntos podemos romper el bloqueo, salvar vidas y defender la causa de la autodeterminación…
(2026-02-13). Una enfermera de ciencia y conciencia. radiohc.cu 
Desde el año 1977, labora una brigada médica cubana en la nación africana de Mozambique formada por 300 colaboradores, de los cuales 213 son médicos especialistas, 68 licenciados en enfermería, otros 10 ingenieros y licenciados en Electromedicina, más 8 preparados en otras ramas del perfil de la Salud. | Una de sus miembros es Ahimé Antonia Garrote Camejo, Licenciada en Enfermería con 30 años de experiencia laboral, Especialista en Cuidados Intensivos y Máster en Atención Integral al Niño, además de ser Profesora Asistente. Su aval internacionalista destaca una misión en Guatemala del año 2015 al 2018, laborando…
(2026-02-13). El mundo recuerda a Anna Pavlova en el aniversario 145 de su nacimiento. cubadebate.cu Un día como hoy, el 12 de febrero de 1881, nació la legendaria bailarina rusa Anna Pavlova, una de las grandes figuras del ballet clásico de Rusia. Inició sus estudios en 1891, a la edad de diez años, en la Escuela de Ballet del Teatro Marinsky de San Petersburgo. La bailarina visitó Cuba en tres ocasiones, siempre con inmenso éxito.
(2026-02-13). Matanzas vence a Las Tunas y se sitúa más cerca de la final de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cocodrilos de Matanzas superó hoy, con pizarra de siete carreras por tres, a su similar de Leñadores de Las Tunas y sueña con asistir a la final de la pelota en Cuba, pactada al mejor de siete juegos, ahora con ventaja de dos éxitos por cero. Otro duelo que atestiguó una tempranera escapada de los saurios se vivió en el habanero estadio Latinoamericano.
(2026-02-13). Claudia Sheinbaum reitera disposición de México a mediar entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este jueves que México puede funcionar como la nación que abra las puertas para el desarrollo de un diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, asediada por un cerco petrolero que le impone Washington. | "Estamos insistiendo en que México puede funcionar como el estado, la nación que abra las puertas para que se desarrolle este diálogo. Evidentemente, depende de que las partes se pongan de acuerdo", dijo la dignataria durante su habitual encuentro con periodistas. | El mandatario norteamericano, Donald Trump, firmó el 29 de enero la orden ejecutiva que declara una supuesta emergen…
(2026-02-13). Claudia Sheinbaum reitera disposición de México a mediar entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este jueves que México puede funcionar como la nación que abra las puertas para el desarrollo de un diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, asediada por un cerco petrolero que le impone Washington. | "Estamos insistiendo en que México puede funcionar como el estado, la nación que abra las puertas para que se desarrolle este diálogo. Evidentemente, depende de que las partes se pongan de acuerdo", dijo la dignataria durante su habitual encuentro con periodistas. | El mandatario norteamericano, Donald Trump, firmó el 29 de enero la orden ejecutiva que declara una supuesta emergen…
(2026-02-13). Las grandes mentiras: ayudémosles a desmoronarse. workers.org 
øSe recordará enero de 2026 como el mes en que se desmoronaron las grandes mentiras del imperialismo estadounidense? Mundo Obrero y otros foros antiimperialistas y prosocialistas deben lidiar con esta pregunta para idear un plan de acción que les haga desmoronarse aún más. Contra todas las grandes mentiras de Trump, . . . |
(2026-02-13). Boric: El bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba es criminal y un atentado a los derechos humanos. radiohc.cu El presidente saliente de Chile, Gabriel Boric, repudió este jueves el recrudecimiento de las medidas punitivas de EE.UU. contra Cuba y abogó por el fin del ´bloqueo inhumano ª contra la isla.El bloqueo que Estados Unidos ha impuesto a Cuba y que ha agudizado en las últimas semanas es criminal y un atentado a los derechos humanos de todo un pueblo. Se pueden tener diferencias con Cuba, pero nada justifica el daño que se le está haciendo a niños, niñas y ciudadanos inocentes ª, dijo. | En un mensaje en la red social X, Boric comunicó que realizará ´un aporte ª a la agencia de las Nacio…
(2026-02-13). Matanzas vence a Las Tunas y se sitúa más cerca de la final de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cocodrilos de Matanzas superó hoy, con pizarra de siete carreras por tres, a su similar de Leñadores de Las Tunas y sueña con asistir a la final de la pelota en Cuba, pactada al mejor de siete juegos, ahora con ventaja de dos éxitos por cero. Otro duelo que atestiguó una tempranera escapada de los saurios se vivió en el habanero estadio Latinoamericano.
(2026-02-13). Expertos de la ONU en contra del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu varios miembros del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU emitieron, de manera conjunta, una declaración pública condenando la orden ejecutiva emitida el pasado 29 de enero por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, mediante la cual se autoriza la imposición de aranceles comerciales a países que suministren petróleo a Cuba.
(2026-02-13). Abel Prieto: "If socialism is lost, the nation is lost" radiohc.cu Luis Hernández Navarro, correspondent / La Jornada | Havana. Casa de las Américas is an emblematic cultural institution of the Cuban Revolution and Latin American intellectuals. Abel Prieto, 76, author of a remarkable body of literary work, is its director. | Labeled a Marxist-Lennonist for his admiration of one of the Beatles — John Lennon — Abel Prieto plays a fundamental role in the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity. | In an interview with La Jornada, he maintains that the current state of the world reminds him of a line from Ivan Karamazov, the character in Fyodor Dostoev…
(2026-02-13). The EU's Top Diplomat Kaja Kallas Wants to "Limit" Russian Army Size. globalresearch.ca The EU continues to insist on its irrational attempt to "contain" Russia. In a recent statement, the bloc's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, stated that she plans to demand that Moscow limit the size of its armed forces during future negotiations. …
(2026-02-13). Cámara de Representantes encara a Trump y revoca aranceles a Canadá. cubadebate.cu La Cámara de Representantes estadounidense votó este miércoles a favor de eliminar los aranceles del presidente Donald Trump a Canadá, una rara desautorización de la agenda de la Casa Blanca. Seis congresistas republicanos se unieron a los demócratas.
(2026-02-13). Trump elimina fallo que le permitía a Estados Unidos regular los gases de efecto invernadero. cubadebate.cu El llamado "dictamen de peligro" de 2009 concluyó que una serie de gases de efecto invernadero representaban una amenaza para la salud pública. Era la base legal de los esfuerzos del gobierno federal para controlar las emisiones, especialmente de los vehículos.
(2026-02-13). Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Cienfuegos adopta medidas para mantener servicios en medio del cerco energético. radiohc.cu 
En medio del cerco energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, en la Empresa Provincial de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Cienfuegos se adoptan medidas para mantener servicios de abasto de agua en la ciudad mediante redes y los sistemas, incluyendo Paso Bonito, Caonao, Damují y la Planta Potabilizadora de Juraguá, que deben tener garantía eléctrica. Reinier àÅlvarez Rojas, director de la Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado en Cienfuegos. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | Reinier àÅlvarez Rojas, director de la entidad en el centro y sur de Cuba explicó que realizarán coordinaciones diarias, como parte…
(2026-02-13). Eduardo Sosa en el recuerdo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana recordó este jueves al querido y popular trovador Eduardo Sosa, fallecido hace un año en la oriental ciudad de Guantánamo a los 52 años, víctima de un accidente cerebrovascular hemorrágico. | "Hace un año, el 12 de febrero de 2025, Cuba amaneció más callada. Eduardo Sosa, el "nagàºito" de Tumba Siete, el hijo de Hilda, emprendió su vuelo hacia "el cielo azul y sereno", publicó el Instituto Cubano de la Música en su sitio oficial en Facebook. | "Pero no, no se fue. Sosa está en cada amanecer de monte, en el que alguien canta "A mí me gusta, compay" para celebrar vivir en esta tierra", contin…
(2026-02-13). Trump elimina fallo que le permitía a Estados Unidos regular los gases de efecto invernadero. cubadebate.cu El llamado "dictamen de peligro" de 2009 concluyó que una serie de gases de efecto invernadero representaban una amenaza para la salud pública. Era la base legal de los esfuerzos del gobierno federal para controlar las emisiones, especialmente de los vehículos.
(2026-02-13). Organizaciones argentinas convocan a campaña de solidaridad argentina. cubadebate.cu Convocamos se incorporen a esta campaña de solidaridad urgente en demanda del cese inmediato de las medidas anunciadas por Washington considerando a Cuba un peligro y una amenaza contra la Seguridad de Estados Unidos, una verdadera falacia.
(2026-02-13). Una isla que aprende a dudar. strategic-culture.su En Cuba 2026, es un hecho que el sistema de poder está en una crisis irreversible. Esta tensión no es una abstracción académica, sino una experiencia cotidiana. La escuela —ese espacio que debería proteger la fragilidad del pensamiento joven— aparece hoy como un espejo opaco del sistema político: refleja consignas, pero no preguntas; quiere transmitir certezas, pero no verdades.
(2026-02-13). Cámara de Representantes encara a Trump y revoca aranceles a Canadá. cubadebate.cu La Cámara de Representantes estadounidense votó este miércoles a favor de eliminar los aranceles del presidente Donald Trump a Canadá, una rara desautorización de la agenda de la Casa Blanca. Seis congresistas republicanos se unieron a los demócratas.
(2026-02-13). USA minacciano l'Algeria per i su-57: sanzioni, truppe e pressioni su tutta l'Africa. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato un chiaro avvertimento all'Algeria: l'acquisto dei caccia stealth russi Su-57 potrebbe far scattare sanzioni nell'ambito del CAATSA, il Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. | Segue nostro L'avvertimento è stato formulato da Robert Palladino, capo dell'Ufficio per gli Affari del Vicino Oriente del Dipartimento di Stato, nel corso di un'audizione davanti alla Commissione Esteri del Senato i…
(2026-02-13). Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final. | After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone's side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. | Barca defender Garcia was sent off in the final stages, with Atletico maintaining their significant advantage on the record 32-time winners, which they will take into the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3. | Both sides missed good chances in the second half, with Barca's Pau Cubarsi having a goal disallowed before Garcia…
(2026-02-13). A Primer On The Role Of ICE And How To Fight It. popularresistance.org The fight against ICE has galvanized millions of people in the US into what some have called its first general strike since 1946. People are rejecting this invading force en masse, asserting in the streets that an attack against one is an attack against all. | But the struggle is far from over. In 2025, Trump added $75 billion to ICE's previous $10 billion budget, which, if spent evenly across a four-year period, would amount to tripling its annual funds. This makes it better funded than "all other federal law enforcement agencies combined." The plan is thus for ICE's operations to undergo a drastic and rapid exp…
(2026-02-13). Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward. tribune.com.pk 
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career has not got off the ground yet but, fit again after injury, the England right-back could be crucial for the Spanish giants in the second half of the season. | With Alvaro Arbeloa's side still taking shape following the coach's arrival in January, Alexander-Arnold has the chance to make himself a key part of the club's battle for silverware. | Pellegrino Matarazzo's in-form Real Sociedad visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in La Liga, in what promises to be an enticing clash. | Arbeloa's Madrid are looking to move two points clear of Barcelona and take the lead in…
(2026-02-13). Epstein's files reveal 'rotten culture' in U.S. ecns.cn Released pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on Jan 30 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files.One survivor reported Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to the FBI in 1996, but no investigation was conducted."ÄÄ"ÄÄMaxwell, a former socialite, was Epstein's one-time girlfriend and longtime accomplice.
(2026-02-13). Why can Yiwu trade with the world? This longest freight railway provides the answer. ecns.cn With 26 Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe routes reaching over 160 cities across Eurasia, Yiwu is able not only to "sell to the world" but also to "buy from the world"! Click the video to discover the impressive capabilities of the YXE Container Train!
(2026-02-13). Dutch Sinologist extends Chinese New Year greetings: Ma Dao Cheng Gong. ecns.cn "As the Chinese New Year is around the corner, I want to leave you one phrase that could happen to you in the upcoming Year of the Horse: Ma Dao Cheng Gong (Wish you instant success)," Paridon said in a video.
(2026-02-13). Vital role of family virtues in governance. ecns.cn In the early 1980s, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhengding County Committee in Hebei province, lived in an office that often felt damp. On sunny days, he would air out his bedding — a cotton-padded mattress patched together with scraps of old clothing.
(2026-02-13). Trump announces repeal of key finding underpinning U.S. climate regulations. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the revocation of a key 2009 climate determination that has served as the legal foundation for federal climate regulations, including rules on greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and mandates supporting electric vehicle adoption.
(2026-02-13). U.S. stocks slide, S&P 500 falls back below year's opening level. ecns.cn U.S. stocks suffered heavy losses on Thursday as investors confronted the potential negative consequences of the rapid AI buildout, and the S&P 500 dipped back under its level from the start of the year."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2026-02-13). Xi urges basic research push for original innovations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout of basic research and supporting scientists and researchers in delivering more original innovations.
(2026-02-13). Urumqi citizens purchase festival decorations to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn As the 2026 Chinese New Year ⚪ the Year of the Horse ⚪ is just around the corner, Chinese New Year decorations have been very popular.
(2026-02-13). Whatever the season, China will keep tourists busy. ecns.cn China's rich diversity, showcased in its national and local festivals, is sending inbound tourist figures soaring to unprecedented levels across China.
(2026-02-13). Chinese Embassy refutes false reports of 'ban on Investment in Israel'. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Israel has refuted recent media reports claiming that "China has banned investment in Israel," according to a post published on the embassy's official WeChat account on Friday.
(2026-02-13). 'Chinese-style living' trends overseas as experts urge for a deeper understanding of culture. ecns.cn A growing number of overseas internet users are embracing an online trend known as "becoming Chinese at heart," reflecting rising curiosity about Chinese culture.
(2026-02-13). China's commercial rocket launches 7 satellites from sea, including Pakistan's PRSC-EO2. ecns.cn The PRSC-EO2 satellite is equipped with high-resolution optical payloads. The remote sensing data it acquires will serve Pakistan in various fields such as land mapping, environmental and natural disaster monitoring, and natural resource protection.
(2026-02-13). Britain's top civil servant resigns after two officials quit amid Mandelson fallout. ecns.cn Britain's Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Chris Wormald, has become the third senior official to step down in less than a week amid the political fallout over former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, the Cabinet Office announced Thursday.
(2026-02-13). Munich report reflects the anxiety in Europe. ecns.cn This year's 62nd Munich Security Conference report introduced two new concepts — "wrecking-ball politics" and "bulldozer politics" — which, according to Cui Hongjian, director of Beijing Foreign Studies University's Center for European Union and Regional Development Studies, largely reflect Europe's perception that the United States has shifted from being a rule-maker and guardian of the Western world to a disruptor.
(2026-02-13). U.S. governors boycott White House after Trump excludes Democrats. ecns.cn The National Governors Association (NGA) has canceled a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House after the administration reportedly limited invitations to Republican governors, breaking with the bipartisan tradition of the annual gathering.
(2026-02-13). Foreign tourists flock to China for immersive New Year experience. ecns.cn As inbound tourism continues to recover, visiting China during the Spring Festival holiday has drawn growing interest from international travelers seeking seasonal cultural experiences.
(2026-02-13). China opens women's curling campaign with victory at Milan-Cortina Games. ecns.cn China's women's curlers opened their round-robin campaign with a 7-4 victory over Britain, while Sweden collected two wins from as many matches at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games here on Thursday.
(2026-02-13). China coast guard patrols Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels conducted a law enforcement drill in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Feb. 4, 2026.
(2026-02-13). Longer Spring Festival break fuels travel boom. ecns.cn The longest Spring Festival holiday in recent years — lasting nine days starting Sunday — has ignited people's passion for travel, with both domestic destinations and overseas locations attracting significant interest.
(2026-02-13). China's Sun Long wins silver in men's 1,000m short track speed skating at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Chinese short track speed skater Sun Long clinched silver in the men's 1,000 meters event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Thursday, earning the first Olympic medal of his career."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe two-time Olympian clocked one minute and 24.565 seconds, 0.028 seconds behind Jens van't Wout of the Netherlands.
(2026-02-13). China's teenage debutant Tai confident of better performance at next Olympics. ecns.cn After finishing 12th out of 12 competitors in the women's 5,000m race at the Milan-Cortina Games on Thursday, Tai Zhien said she was confident of a better performance at next Olympics.
(2026-02-13). UK-China awards spotlight snooker, Liverpool FC, Octopus, Bear Grylls. ecns.cn A pioneer in China's funds and wine, Chris Ruffle, founder of Heartland Capital, and owner of the Treaty Port Vineyard in China's Shandong province, was recognized for services to the wine industry in China.
(2026-02-13). Egypt announces discovery of 10,000-year-old rock shelter in Sinai. ecns.cn The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of a prehistoric rock shelter on Jabal Umm Arak in South Sinai province, dating back up to 10,000 years.
(2026-02-13). Festive visit to Beijing's Longfusi highlights traditions, renewal. ecns.cn Red lanterns swayed gently above the stone-paved lanes of Beijing's Longfusi commercial area, while the familiar aromas of pastries, pickles and freshly prepared snacks drifted through the winter air.
(2026-02-13). Prime minister of New Zealand sends Year of the Horse greetings. ecns.cn As the Year of the Horse approaches, he spoke of the spirit of vitality, perseverance and progress, and expressed appreciation for the long-standing contributions the Chinese community has made to New Zealand culturally, economically and socially.
(2026-02-13). Trump balks at attacking Iran, but what happens if talks fail? haaretz.com The U.S. President has clearly let it be known that he prefers negotiations to war – even if he and Netanyahu are being tight-lipped over what course of action is open should the negotiations fail…
(2026-02-13). How a Tuscan dog park turned me into an unlikely defender of Israel. haaretz.com How do you convey the complexities of Israeli reality to Europeans eager to conflate individual Israelis with the actions of their government?
(2026-02-13). No notice, no way out: Israel police block central road in Palestinian East Jerusalem neighborhood. haaretz.com Concrete barriers were placed along a main road in East Jerusalem near the separation barrier, blocking access to all vehicles in an attempt to prevent infiltrators from crossing into Israel from the West Bank. 'They came in the morning without any notice and closed off the neighborhood,' said one resident…
(2026-02-13). Watching in Israel: When memory becomes an act of defiance. haaretz.com After the police shut down a screening of 'Palestine 36' in Jerusalem, watching it in a theater as a Palestinian in Israel reminded me of the fragile conditions in which our stories are allowed to exist…
(2026-02-13). Netanyahu, the man who knew too little and lost control of events. haaretz.com Netanyahu is trying to cast blame on the entire world for October 7, but he became trapped in a deadly whirlwind of media reports exposing just what he was trying to conceal. What we saw this week provides a glimpse of what to expect in the election campaign…
(2026-02-13). After probe, Justice Ministry says prison chief Kobi Yaakobi must face trial. haaretz.com The head of the Israel Prison Service is suspected of obstruction, fraud, and breach of trust for allegedly warning a police commander under investigation. Despite the pending indictment, he remains in command, with Ben-Gvir calling the case 'an attempt to destroy the right-wing government'…
(2026-02-13). playbook is full of conspiracy theories. Many believe they lead to a bloody end. haaretz.com Israel's Supreme Court president has grown eyes in the back of his head. The former IDF and Shin Bet chiefs feel that the prime minister is gunning for them and are convinced that it will end in murder. Netanyahu's conspiracy theories are neither new nor a victimless crime…
(2026-02-13). moved here right after October 7. I always felt Israeli — not in a practical sense, but. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An American couple who followed their children's footsteps to Israel, and a young Israeli whose psychologist mother helped her navigate PTSD as a teen…
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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…
(2026-02-13). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-13). 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…
(2026-02-13). IGG unearths rot at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government, Justice Aisha Naluzze, on Wednesday made an impromptu spot check at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, unearthing serious operational and management challenges affecting service delivery. Top among the discoveries was a non-functional CT-scan machine that has been idle since June 2025. The hospital's Digital X-ray machine …
(2026-02-13). The Strategic Implications of Ethiopia Hosting RSF Training Camps in Sudan's Civil War. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest reports of Ethiopia hosting a massive paramilitary training camp for Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are to be interpreted as an addition to the latest addition of grim details in an already destabilizing conflict. In the event of the truth of the reporting, the site, supported by satellite photos, internal security briefs, and …
(2026-02-13). What Bitcoin Price Trends Reveal About Digital Inclusion and Exclusion. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin's global rise has intensified debates about who gains access to new financial systems and who is left behind. Price trends provide far more than market information; they highlight gaps in global digital inclusion. For instance, digital finance can be described as an opportunity for economic inclusion across borders, but its impact remains uneven. This …
(2026-02-13). Contested Sovereignty in Interdependent Systems: Why Trump Retreated from Greenland. moderndiplomacy.eu After weeks of military threats and economic coercion against NATO allies to secure access to Greenland's vast rare earth deposits and expanded basing rights, Trump's Greenland ambitions ended not with seizure but with a semantic retreat. What he described on January 22 as a framework agreement with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte appears to rebrand existing …
(2026-02-13). Matters Arising: Strategic Goals of SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030. moderndiplomacy.eu Southern African States have shown a continued commitment to the development of the tourism regional integration agenda, demonstrating their collective responsibility to strengthen cooperation, enhance policy coherence, and ensure that the institutional arrangements remain fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving global tourism environment. Why Regional Tourism Matters Tourism remains one of SADC's significant drivers …
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). 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.
(2026-02-13). UN Secretary-General Guterres tops list of world's Jew-haters. onlineopinion.com.au The UN Secretary-General insists Gaza "must remain" part of a Palestinian state. But does his prescription breach Article 80 and override rights preserved from the 1922 Mandate for Palestine?
(2026-02-13). Iran, war, and the illusion of control. onlineopinion.com.au A US attack on Iran promises regime change. History suggests something else: regional escalation, oil shocks, and a rally-around-the-flag effect that entrenches the very regime Washington seeks to weaken.
(2026-02-13). Trump hasn't bombed Iran yet. He must be reading these polls. responsiblestatecraft.org When the George W. Bush administration invaded Iraq in March 2003, that war had 72% support among Americans,
(2026-02-13). Could this be the election that brings Hungary's Orban down? responsiblestatecraft.org With two months remaining before the April 12 parliamentary elections, Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban and his Fidesz party face by far their toughest challenge since winning power in 2010. Many
(2026-02-13). Macron's Gamble: Can a Two-Speed Europe Save the EU Economy? thinktank.pk As the European Union confronts growing economic stagnation and intensifying global competition, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as a key architect of a revitalized European agenda. His strategic leadership—centered on economic reform, competitiveness, and pragmatic integration—is shaping a future-oriented Europe capable of facing 21st-century challenges. Macron's vision represents a decisive moment for the EU's …
(2026-02-13). Why Asia Is Paying the Price for America's AI Selloff. thinktank.pk Asian equity markets headed for a broad decline as a fresh wave of AI-linked pessimism swept through Wall Street, exposing how deeply global markets have become tethered to the fortunes — and fears — of the artificial intelligence trade. What began as a selloff in US technology stocks has rapidly evolved into a cross-asset risk …
(2026-02-13). Fact-Checking Beijing's Claims on Chancay Port and Latin America. thinktank.pk Summary of the Article's Claims The Global Times article argues that: U.S. criticism of Peru's Chancay Port project is a deliberate "smear" and part of Washington's geopolitical strategy to maintain dominance in Latin America. A U.S. State Department post on X allegedly misrepresents a Peruvian court ruling as evidence that Peru might lose sovereignty over …
(2026-02-13). Indonesia, Integration into the Islamic World, and Confronting Neo-Colonial Power. unitedworldint.com Indonesia has consistently championed the rights of peoples since the 1955 Bandung Conference. By Ahmed Mahmoud, Columist & managing editor at Ahram Online This title leaped to mind as I sat down to write this article about the roundtable discussion organized by the Hiwar Center for Political and Media Studies and the Embassy of Indonesia …
(2026-02-13). From Diplomacy to Deterrence: Iran's Security Turn in Domestic and Foreign Policy. unitedworldint.com The strengthening of the security and military camp in managing the country may, in the coming months, extend into the economic sphere as well. Over the past year, Iran has been going through an extremely turbulent period. A full-scale 12-day war—which, despite the killing of senior Iranian military commanders, ultimately turned into a powerful demonstration …
(2026-02-13). Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction. whyy.org For those deep in the dating trenches, love and attraction can feel like uncrackable riddles. How do I make myself more attractive? How do you know if someone's into you? What should I look for in a partner — and how do I know if I've found "the one"? On this episode, we seek out answers in the work of attraction researcher Paul Eastwick, and hear from couples who found love in unexpected places.
(2026-02-13). Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The Philadelphia Health Department is warning residents to take precautions following a fire in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood. | The blaze broke out Thursday night at a recycling plant facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. | Residents are being asked to avoid the area or stay inside if possible due to smoke from the fire. | The health department has dispatched inspectors to the area to collect air samples to assess a…
(2026-02-13). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-13). Princeton University cancels discussion by Norman Finkelstein on the ongoing Gaza genocide. wsws.org A scheduled event at Princeton University featuring a discussion with Norman Finkelstein about the ongoing Gaza genocide was abruptly canceled the day before it was to be held due to "new University policy."
(2026-02-13). Indonesian government joins Trump's colonial "Board of Peace" in Gaza. wsws.org President Prabowo is falsely claiming that Indonesia's participation in the US-led colonisation of Gaza will guarantee peace and safeguard against the violation of Palestinian rights.
(2026-02-13). The Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: An indictment of social and political life in Canada. wsws.org Prime Minister Carney, the rest of the political establishment and the talking heads of the corporate media may not want to admit it publicly, but Tuesday's sudden outburst of violence is a product of Canadian social and political life.
(2026-02-13). Australian pseudo-left downplays police rampage in Sydney, promotes appeals to Labor after Herzog visit. wsws.org Socialist Alternative is trying to suppress the political lessons of Labor's embrace of Israeli war criminal Isaac Herzog and its police-state repression of opposition to his visit.
(2026-02-13). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make her debut as an imperialist strategist at the Munich Security Conference. wsws.org The appearance at the largest conference of national-security officials and heads of state marks the full integration of AOC and the Democratic Socialists of America into the structure of American imperialism.
(2026-02-13). Executions in Florida and Oklahoma: A death penalty system indifferent to trauma and sentencing disparities. wsws.org In Florida, Ronald Heath was executed on the recommendation of a nonunanimous jury. Kendrick Simpson, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina and victim of poverty and childhood abuse, was put to death in Oklahoma.
(2026-02-13). "Germany must be strengthened" : Social Democrats prepare new right-wing party programme. wsws.org In light of the keynote speech by SPD chairman, finance minister and vice-chancellor Lars Klingbeil at the Willy Brandt House in Berlin, one thing is already certain: It will be the most right-wing programme in the party's history.
(2026-02-13). Bosch workers in Germany express support for the formation of action committees. wsws.org In recent weeks, members of the SGP spoke with workers at several Bosch plants in Baden-Wàºrttemberg. In numerous conversations, workers expressed their rejection of the IG Metall union apparatus and supported the proposal to build independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-02-13). Online Public Meeting: Sri Lankan doctors' protests and the fight to defend free public health. wsws.org The struggle for better conditions for health employees is inseparably bound up with defending free healthcare, won through the bitter struggles of the working class, and supported by the poor.
(2026-02-13). Australian protesters against Herzog visit speak about police attacks. wsws.org "Now if someone tells me about police brutality, I know exactly what they mean. I've had first-hand personal experience of it."
(2026-02-13). New York City Mayor Mamdani seeks to stop aid to homeless while grandstanding on taxing the rich. wsws.org On Wednesday, the pseudo-left mayor of New York City delayed key funding on rental vouchers to help the homeless while telling state legislators to tax the rich.
(2026-02-13). Mack Trucks worker Will Lehman announces 2026 campaign for UAW president on a platform for rank-and-file power. wsws.org In his campaign announcement, Lehman called for workers to support his campaign, including by running as delegates for the UAW Constitutional Convention, which will be held from June 15-18.
(2026-02-13). Walz hails Homan as ICE shifts tactics in Minnesota. wsws.org The scale of the occupation in Minnesota has been staggering. And it continues despite the effort of the national media to divert attention elsewhere.
(2026-02-13). Stellantis steps up attacks on workers as company takes $26 billion charge due to EV reversal. wsws.org The UAW apparatus has remained silent in face of mounting provocations by Stellantis, including another delay in the projected reopening of the shuttered Belvidere Assembly Plant to June 2028, past national auto contract deadline.