(2026-02-08). The toxic legacy of genocide. electronicintifada.net Israel's assault on Gaza unleashes long-term environmental nightmare.
(2026-02-08). Bystander Footage in Minneapolis and Bearing Witness in Gaza. counterpunch.org When ICE murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis cellphone footage went viral and the visual documentation outraged the public, just as Palestinian journalists on the ground in Gaza bore witness to Israel's genocide and global publics were horrified. On Saturday morning January 24, in Minneapolis, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "agents" […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-02-07). A Meteoric Anti-Imperialist Chance. orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Feb 5, 2026 | World War II gave colonized nations a chance to break out from global genocide, slavery, indenture and colonialization. Break out into a world shaped by the very same masters. A world which created killing fields everywhere. | Here is a list of the Euro-American Empire's post-World War II killing fields: Korea (1950-1953), Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (1955-1975), Guatemala (1960-1996), Indonesia (1958-1961), Cuba (1961), Colombia (1964-2013), Dominican Republic (1965-1966), Congo (1967), Chile (1973), East Timor (1975-1999), Angola (1976-1992), El Salvador (1979-1992), Nic…
(2026-02-08). Friday 2/6: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp26…
(2026-02-08). Video: Israel booed on stage at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Massive protests recently erupted in Milan against the ongoing 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics over its possible impact on Italy's economy and environment, and Israel's participation in the sports event. Videos flooding social media captured the Israeli Olympic team getting booed on stage during the event's opening ceremony due to the country's war in Gaza, which left over 72,000 Palestinians dead and more than 171,000 injured since October 7, 2023. Several internet users criticized the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for inviting Israel but not Russia, calling it "hypocritical." According to Eurone…
(2026-02-07). Palestinians Returning to Gaza Endure Violent Interrogation at Rafah Crossing. truthout.org Shackled, interrogated, and humiliated. That is how Intisar al-Ekir, a Palestinian woman from Gaza, described her experience as one of a dozen people who returned back to Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah border crossing this week. In a widely circulated video on social media, al-Ekir steps off a bus arriving from the Rafah crossing into Gaza, her outstretched hands showing signs of being… |
(2026-02-07). Satellite evidence challenges Gaza ceasefire as new Israeli military sites emerge. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Newly analyzed satellite imagery suggests that Israeli forces have established additional military positions in both southern and northern Gaza, raising questions about the scope of Israeli troop deployment despite the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.Images reviewed by media outlets show that areas near Khan Younis in southern Gaza—specifically close to the so-called "Yellow Line" separating Israeli-controlled zones from civilian areas—were free of military activity before early December. However, imagery captured after the beginning of February reveals t…
(2026-02-07). China Labels Israeli-Occupied Lands as 'High Risk Area,' Bans All New Investments: Report. orinocotribune.com A Chinese investment fund has revealed that the Beijing government has imposed a ban on all new investment in Israeli-occupied lands due to the regime's brutal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip. | The news emerged in Israeli media outlets amid a lawsuit filed by members of Kibbutz Hanita against Ballet Vision, a Chinese-controlled fund that holds an 80% stake in Hanita Lenses, an intraocular lens manufacturing plant located in the northern part of the occupied lands near the Lebanese border. | Israeli settlers from the kibbutz have filed a lawsuit against the fund, which controls 80 percent of an intraoc…
(2026-02-08). Cuban government denounces U.S. belligerent doctrine. radiohc.cu 
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Saturday that the United States' failure to renew the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is clear evidence of its current belligerent doctrine, which prioritizes the arms race and the use of force over international peace and security. | In a message on social media, the Foreign Minister stated that this attitude from Washington moves the world further away from disarmament and increases the risks for all of humanity. | "It is urgent to respect the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which guarantees the total elimination of nuclear we…
(2026-02-08). Major win for Iran: America goes soft, dumps zero enrichment as Khorramshahr-4 locks US bases. hindustantimes.com Iran is portraying the Muscat nuclear talks with the United States as a major diplomatic win, claiming negotiations are unfolding entirely on Tehran's preferred terms. According to Reuters, Iranian officials believe President Donald Trump has already accepted Iran's key red line: uranium enrichment will not be eliminated under any future deal. Tehran says Washington has so far avoided placing Iran's missile program or regional proxy networks on the formal agenda, signaling the talks remain focused strictly on nuclear limits. The negotiations were also moved from Istanbul to Oman at Iran's insistence — anoth…
(2026-02-08). After Iran deploys Khorramshahr-4, Araghchi sends clear message to Washington over US bases in Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on February 7 that no new date has yet been set for the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington. Speaking in an interview with Qatar's Al Jazeera TV, Araghchi confirmed the latest discussions were held in Oman just a day earlier, marking another key step in the high-stakes diplomatic track. While no timeline has been finalized, he noted that both Iran and the United States believe the next round of negotiations should take place soon. The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, growing military posturing, and renewed international focus on Iran's…
(2026-02-08). Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020. — ReutersWednesday's meeting to be 7th between two leaders since Jan last year.Meeting was moved up from…
(2026-02-08). Iran Facing Its Most Severe Set Of Challenges OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Yossi Mekelberg | Iran and the US are on the brink of a direct confrontation, and considering the American military buildup in the Gulf and the wider region, this could result in a much broader round of hostilities, ending in a regional escalation and possibly regime change. It may make the US military intervention in Iran last June in support of Israel appear a mere prelude to something much bigger. Back then, the US carried out short and precise airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites. The message to Tehran appears uncompromising: Accept Washington's negotiation conditions or face severe military consequ…
(2026-02-08). Mandelson Epstein scandal: demands grow for ex-envoy to repay US$75,000 severance. scmp.com The former British ambassador to the United States and former government minister Peter Mandelson is facing demands to hand back the payoff he received after being sacked as US envoy. | The senior Labour Party figure was sacked over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but anger in Westminster has intensified after the latest release of documents which indicated he leaked information to his friend while he was a government minister.
(2026-02-08). Expert shares his thoughts on Epstein case: 'Everyone is implicated'. eng.belta.by The Epstein case has become a convenient pretext for domestic political struggle in the United States, Doctor of Historical Sciences Nikolai Platoshkin said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-08). Lessons From Honduras: Trump's Regional Strategy In Latin America Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Vivek Mishra and Prakreeti Chaudhary | The winds of change are sweeping across the Latin American continent, gushing in from the north. The Trump Presidency is moving fast to redefine its foreign policy in the southern continent and establish dominance in the Western Hemisphere, a 19th-century notion long thought consigned to history. | Several broad patterns stand out: the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has heightened the possibility of military action against other leaders; continued kinetic operations against drug flows; unabashed expression of interest in the region's oil, minerals, and ot…
(2026-02-08). Venezuela's Acting President Calls for Breaking Oil Dependency With Communal Economy. orinocotribune.com During a community outreach activity in the Almirante Lino de Clemente commune, Miranda state, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez emphasized the strategic need to break with the oil rentier economic model and highlighted the importance of strengthening of the Venezuelan participatory and protagonistic socialist model in this regard. | During the activity, held on Saturday, february 7, Rodríguez highlighted that oil revenue will be reserved exclusively for social welfare and the improvement of public services, while production must originate from the territory in the communes. | "The economic development…
(2026-02-08). Rusia reafirma apoyo estratégico a Cuba frente a escasez energética. radiohc.cu El embajador de Rusia en La Habana, Víktor Koronelli afirmó que en medio del escenario regional marcado por las crecientes tensiones y la reciente agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, las relaciones entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba continúan desarrollándose de manera dinámica y fructífera. | En una entrevista concedida a la agencia RIA Novosti, el diplomático ruso subrayó el estado positivo de los vínculos bilaterales, y señaló: Se mantiene un fructífero diálogo político, se desarrolla la cooperación comercial y económica, y se amplía la cooperación cultural y educativa". | Koron…
(2026-02-08). Rusia reafirma apoyo estratégico a Cuba frente a escasez energética. radiohc.cu El embajador de Rusia en La Habana, Víktor Koronelli afirmó que en medio del escenario regional marcado por las crecientes tensiones y la reciente agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, las relaciones entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba continúan desarrollándose de manera dinámica y fructífera. | En una entrevista concedida a la agencia RIA Novosti, el diplomático ruso subrayó el estado positivo de los vínculos bilaterales, y señaló: Se mantiene un fructífero diálogo político, se desarrolla la cooperación comercial y económica, y se amplía la cooperación cultural y educativa". | Koron…
(2026-02-08). South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO | President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government's decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). ⚪ In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said South Africa ranks amongst the top ten troop contributing countries to MONUSCO, with a force presence of over 700 soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in support of the Mission's peacekeeping mandate. ⚪ In a…
(2026-02-08). SAPS warns public of vacancy scam. sanews.gov.za SAPS warns public of vacancy scam | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is urging the public not to fall victim to a jobs scam that is circulating on social media. ⚪ The scam is purported to be related to SAPS vacancies in Jeffreys Bay. ⚪ The fake message is mostly circulated via WhatsApp, and it contains the false name of a captain purporting to be working for the SAPS in Jeffreys Bay, who must be contacted for queries about vacancies. ⚪ "The South African Police Service wishes to alert the public that this is a scam, and that all available vacancies are advertised through proper and c…
(2026-02-08). Zelenskyy Says US Wants War Ended By Summer As Russia Hits Ukraine's Power Grid. eurasiareview.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States wants to push Kyiv and Moscow toward ending the war before the start of summer, comments that came as Russia launched another overnight barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. | In remarks released by his office on February 7, Zelenskyy said Washington had proposed a new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia to take place in Miami in a week — and that Kyiv had agreed to participate. | Moscow and Washington have not commented about future talks scheduled for Miami. | "The Americans are proposing that the par…
(2026-02-08). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). Uganda Deliberately Loses UGX 46.8 Billion in Blatant RAPEX Mismanagement. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has lost a staggering UGX 46.8 billion on terminal benefits for 1,389 staff reabsorbed into new roles, following a blatant disregard of legal guidance by heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Auditor General Edward Akol has disclosed. The revelation, detailed in Akol's December 2025 annual report presented to Parliament last week, exposes deep …
(2026-02-08). Belarusian specialists contribute to Hungarian Paks II project. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador Vladimir Ulakhovich, at the invitation of the Hungarian and Russian sides, attended a ceremony marking the first concrete pour at the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant.
(2026-02-08). The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think OpEd. eurasiareview.com California Governor Gavin Newsom has made headlines this winter by vowing to defeat a proposal for a one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires in the state. Many national polls now rank him as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, but aligning with the ultra-wealthy is hardly auspicious for winning over the party's base. | Last year, Reuters/Ipsos reported that 86 percent of Democrats said "changing the federal tax code so wealthy Americans and large corporations pay more in taxes should be a priority." | Newsom has drawn widespread praise for waging a rhetorical war against Donald T…
(2026-02-08). UGC NET Result December 2025 Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the result declaration date of the UGC NET December 2025.
(2026-02-08). Process Wins One: Federal Judicial Center Deletes Climate Chapter from Judicial Manual. wattsupwiththat.com That is not a victory for any particular scientific theory. It is a victory for skepticism in its proper sense—for restraint, for adversarial testing, and for the idea that courts should decide cases based on evidence presented in court, not conclusions embedded in advance.
(2026-02-08). Eritrea-Ethiopia Port Dispute Heats Up. eurasiareview.com Allegations of weapons smuggling have set off a new war of words between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The long-simmering dispute threatens to draw in regional powers and plunge the Horn of Africa back into conflict. | On January 14, Ethiopian federal police said they intercepted a truck in Woldia carrying 57,000 rounds of ammunition. Ethiopian officials alleged that the ammunition came from Eritrea and was being shipped to the Fano, an ethnically Amhara militia waging war against Ethiopia's government. | In a statement, Ethiopian police said Eritrea had been caught "red handed" trying to arm rebels and destabilize th…
(2026-02-08). Engagements continue to resolve public scholar transport payment matters. sanews.gov.za Engagements continue to resolve public scholar transport payment matters | The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is calling for calm among all stakeholders as engagements with Public Scholar Transport Service Providers continue and processes to fulfil outstanding payments continue. ⚪ The department says it remains actively engaged with service providers in good faith to find an amicable and sustainable resolution to the matter. ⚪ "We reiterate our appeal for the uninterrupted provision of scholar transport services in the best interests of learners who depend on the programme for safe and consistent access…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 19.5 mn foreigners perform Hajj, Umrah in 2025. ummid.com A total of 19.5 million foreigners performed Hajj and Umrah in the year 2025, the latest data released by the concerned department.
(2026-02-08). Hong Kong's budget should move the city towards 'inspirational' development. scmp.com At this time of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po's top priority is finalising the Hong Kong government's budget for 2026-27, balancing requests for incentives and welfare against calls for a return to fiscal prudence. | For decades, budget speeches have followed a familiar structure: a review of past performance, near- and medium-term forecasts, support measures for industries and social services, a report on the government's fiscal position and financial estimates for the coming year….
(2026-02-08). North China factory explosion kills 8. geo.tv 
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/23: Webinar: Witness From Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w9SoK1c……
(2026-02-08). Ministry of Health Commissions New Theater at Mbale Reginal Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Health today Saturday, commissioned a new theatre at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Northern City Division, Mbale city. The theatre was constructed by Seed Global Health, an organization from the United States of America, and took nine months to complete. According to Iren Atuhairwe, Country Director of Seed Global Health, the organization …
(2026-02-08). Four children discharged following suspected food poisoning incident. sanews.gov.za Four children discharged following suspected food poisoning incident | Four children who were admitted following a suspected food poisoning incident in the Eastern Cape have been discharged from hospital, the Eastern Cape Department of Health said on Sunday. ⚪ "The Eastern Cape Department of Health reports that, following a suspected food poisoning incident in Msintsi near Fort Jackson, four of the seven affected children have been discharged, one remains in critical care, and two sadly passed away. Investigations are ongoing, with food samples and clinical tests underway, and a local spaza shop has been tempora…
(2026-02-08). Pakistan Ranked The World's No. 2 In Terror-Related Incidents Analysis. eurasiareview.com Casualties are mounting as terror groups improve in sophistication and garner support upholding local grievances. | Pakistan was ranked second in the world in terms of terror-related incidents in 2025, according to a study done during the period January to September 2025. | Conducted by the Centre for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR) in Lahore, the study states that since 2021, there has been a steady rise in both the frequency and lethality of terrorist strikes in the country. | In 2021, terrorist incidents increased to 275. By 2022, they had sharply risen, with 643 incidents causing 298 deaths…
(2026-02-08). The GOP's Solution To Corruption: Just Legalize It OpEd. eurasiareview.com If you're ever asked to define the word oxymoron, just say "Congressional ethics." People instinctively burst out guffawing at the absurdity of linking Congress to upright behavior. | But surprisingly, Republican congressional leaders say they're now taking a bold stand for a little less corruption among their own members, targeting lawmakers who've been secretly enriching themselves through "insider stock trading." | Actually, the leaders were forced to support this bit of reform because of public outrage over the dirty dealing of Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA). This multimillionaire Republican was caught using hi…
(2026-02-08). 3 judges, 2 decades and 1 bad wig later, Tony Mokbel walks free. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-08). Turkey: Released Mayor Urges Freedom For Other Jailed Opposition Mayors. eurasiareview.com By Hamdi Firat Buyuk | Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar and eight other local politicians from the main opposition Republican People's Party, CHP, were released from prison on Thursday — and Karalar called for the release of hundreds of other CHP officials jailed as part of the government's crackdown. | "First of all, I would like to send my greetings to [jailed Istanbul Mayor] Ekrem Imamoglu and my other mayors. I hope they will also regain their freedom as soon as possible," Karalar said in front of the jail after he was released. | Karalar was accused of corruption and rigging public tenders. Arrested in Ju…
(2026-02-08). Barcelona Withdraws From European Football's Super League Project. radiohc.cu Havana, February 7 (RCH) — FC Barcelona announced that it is officially abandoning the European football Super League project. | Through a statement on its official website, the Catalan club formally announced to the European Super League Company and the clubs that had participated in it its withdrawal from the European Super League project. | Club president Joan Laporta emphasized that "we want peace and sustainability in football. I came across the Super League and went ahead with it because I thought there were many differences with state-owned clubs." | "The implementation of the plan has been delayed, a…
(2026-02-08). Trump under fire after posting video depicting Obama and his wife as monkeys. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to say sorry for posting a controversial video on his social media site called Truth Social. In it, Obama and his wife Michelle were quickly shown as monkeys. Politicians and civil rights activists spoke out strongly against…
(2026-02-08). KEAM 2026 Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the last date of application for the KEAM 2026 (Engineering and Pharmacy) to be held from April 17 to 23, 2026.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). Arkansas' Lithium Jackpot: New Tech Turns Ancient Saltwater Into 'White Gold'. wattsupwiththat.com "We estimate there is enough dissolved lithium present in that region to replace US imports of lithium and more."
(2026-02-08). Internet, Cybercrime, And Politics Analysis. eurasiareview.com Future war "may see attacks via computer viruses, worms, logic bombs, and trojan horses rather than bullets, bombs, and missiles" ⚪ Steven Metz, Armed Conflict in the 21stCentury: The Information Revolution and Post-Modern Warfare, Carlisle, PA: Strategic Studies Institute, 2000, xiii. | The facilities of the Internet in politics: | The Internet or the WWW (World Wide Web) became massively widespread around the globe in the late 1980s, or more precisely since 1989, the same year when the Berlin Wall collapsed and, therefore, enabled the Cold War 1.0 to enter the final stage of its end. That is why bot…
(2026-02-08). A revolution doesn't collapse if it's genuine. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile the resilience and unity of the Cuban Revolution in the face of adversity. | The Cuban Revolution, forged in decades of resistance and unity in the face of unprecedented adversity, is once again confronting an escalation of the United States government's coercive policies. | This tightening of the blockade has the strategic objective of strangling the island's fuel supply. By making supplies more difficult and expensive, and generating fea…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: Webinar: The Attacks on Professional Associations: What to Know and How to Respond. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P-ry……
(2026-02-08). Rally Outside Palo Alto Office During Super Bowl Week. indybay.org Following a march from a nearby neighborhood park, a candlelit rally with projections upon the office building of Palantir, company complicit with ICE and the IDF.
(2026-02-08). Gen Muhoozi Declares 2026 Elections the Most Peaceful Since 1996. plusnews.ug 
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate the launch of the war by …
(2026-02-08). Why the US, West are big beneficiaries of the Russia-Ukraine war. plusnews.ug 
Ever since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, many commentators, especially in the US and the West, have portrayed Russia as an aggressor and Ukraine as a victim. They say that Russia wants to impose its values on Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin wants to become a sort of emperor. Yet if you thought …
(2026-02-08). TS Intermediate (2026) Hall Tickets Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has published the Hall Tickets and Admit Cards of the students who are appearing in the TGBIE 1st and 2nd Year exams to be held in March 2026.
(2026-02-08). Government of Argentina Wants Social Leader Milagro Sala to Serve Sentence in Prison. orinocotribune.com The government of Argentina, led by far-right President Javier Milei, asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) to allow the Argentinian authorities to end the house arrest of social activist Milagro Sala and send her to a prison for the remainder of her sentence. | On Thursday, February 5, the Justice Ministry's Undersecretariat for Human Rights stated that Milagro Sala, a former Peronist Congresswoman from Jujuy province and leader of the Tupac Amaru Neighborhood Organization, must serve 15 years in prison "without privileges or special benefits." | According to the Milei government, Sala violated…
(2026-02-08). California can meet its clean energy goals with the Port of Humboldt Marine Terminal. indybay.org The Port of Humboldt continues to plan to transform the port for offshore wind power by 2036 bolstered by the Trump administration loosing 5 offshore wind stoppage cases on the East Coast. Offshore wind energy is clean and means energy security.
(2026-02-08). Saturday 2/7: Free virtual screening of the (recorded) play "The Return" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jG5f……
(2026-02-08). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). Union Budget 2026: Significant Hike in Defence Allocation. ummid.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record ‚Çπ7.85 lakh crore allocation for the county's defence sector, post-Operation Sindoor.
(2026-02-08). How the US can actually benefit from China's 'overcapacity'. scmp.com Western media and policymakers enjoy wagging their fingers at China's industrial "overcapacity", which in reality is simply the ability to produce solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, steel and other goods more cheaply and efficiently than others can. | Yes, some industries are subsidised, but they also benefit immensely from rapid growth in technical know-how and economies of scale. China hasn't really built too much; it's just built too efficiently for the comfort of its competitors.
(2026-02-08). India's Rise As A Global Superpower: Why It Matters For Malaysia Analysis. eurasiareview.com India has long been overlooked in its power strength, influence and role as the regional and global power and economic leadership equation, at the expense of the region and the world. The emergence now as a global economic powerhouse and a decisive balancing power in the Indo-Pacific has never been more pivotal, at the same time that China enters a prolonged period of economic deceleration and strategic friction. | For Malaysia and Southeast Asia, this transformation is not abstract, and India lies squarely at the forefront of their future economic and geopolitical net and interests, providing the pillar of st…
(2008-02-26). India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. | Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. Anwar said the partnership included deep collaborations in multiple fields, including trade and investments, food security, defence, healthcare and tourism. | Read: US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact | "It's real…
(2026-02-08). The Media is Whitewashing Trump's Board of Peace. dissidentvoice.org Imagine telling someone who has experienced the most apocalyptic conditions known to man to give their perpetrators a "chance." That's exactly what it felt like when I opened my phone the other day and saw headlines from The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal talking about Trump's sham "Board of Peace," which is supposed to …
(2026-02-08). Judge Throws Out Perdue's Claims in Lawsuit Against Animal Activists. indybay.org Sonoma County Judge Jane Gaskell also struck two of Perdue executive Scott Fitzpatrick's claims, partially granting animal activists' anti-SLAPP motion…
(2026-02-08). Barcelona Thrashes Mallorca and Strengthens its Lead in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, February 7 (RHC) — Today, FC Barcelona thrashed Mallorca 3-0 and strengthened their lead in the Spanish football league. | Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal scored the goals in the match, played at Camp Nou in Barcelona. | With this victory, the Catalans reached 58 points and extended their lead to four over second-place Real Madrid, who will play away against Valencia tomorrow. | Also on Saturday, Osasuna defeated Celta Vigo 2-1, while Real Sociedad and Elche's match was postponed.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2008-02-26). Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal. tribune.com.pk 
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington. | The U.S. and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March that would lower tariffs and deepen economic cooperation. | Indian Oil (IOC.NS), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL.NS), and Reliance Industries (RELI.NS), are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April, said a trader who approached the…
(2026-02-08). Most Americans Prefer Trump's Immigration Policies Over Biden's Poll. eurasiareview.com By Dan McCaleb | ( The poll from Napolitan News Service found that 52% prefer Trump's handling of the issues to 33% who prefer Biden's. The remaining 15% said they were not sure. | The survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen Feb. 4-5, after two people protesting d…
(2026-02-08). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: 100 Years of BHM: The Legacy of Black Struggle to End the War on the Poor. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco…
(2026-02-08). Here's Why Californians Should Sue For Reparations For DEI OpEd. eurasiareview.com Last week, the federal Department of Justice, led by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon, As students and parents should know, race-based admissions violate California law. | Back in 1978, U…
(2026-02-08). Indonesia, terremoto finanziario indotto. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti utilizzano leve finanziarie per contrastare l'ascesa dei BRICS, ora un'arena per sperimentare strumenti non basati sul dollaro | Segue nostro Bufera sui mercati indonesiani. Venerdਠ30 gennaio, il presidente dell'Autorità per i Servizi Finanziari (OJK), Mahendra Siregar, si è dimesso insieme ad altri tre alti funzionari, tra cui il vicepresidente Mirza Adityaswara e il responsabile dei mercati dei capitali Inarno Dja…
(2026-02-08). Friday 2/6: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm RAIN or Shine new location in Zayante. indybay.org NEW LOCATION in Zayante (9210 East Zayante Rd.*@ Little library next door to Zayante Creek Market & Deli *) #Zayante Limited parking…
(2026-02-08). Joint Base Lewis-McChord Supporting ICE Operations. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Protection Division / Anti-Terrorism Office in Washington State – a part of the JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) is working closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supporting their enforcement efforts in throughout Washington and Oregon.
(2026-02-08). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-08). Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained. sanews.gov.za Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained | The fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been contained, the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape said on Sunday. ⚪ "The Cape Winelands District Municipality's (CWDM) Fire Services, in partnership with CapeNature, can confirm that the fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been successfully contained," the municipality said. ⚪ The fire was reported on Friday on the Worcester side of the pass and later crossed over to the Paarl side by Friday evening. ⚪ "Fresh firefighting teams will be deployed this morning to monitor the area for any possible flare-u…
(2026-02-08). Why Ex-Army Chief Manoj Naravane's book sparked ruckus in Parliament? ummid.com An unpublished book of Former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane Monday February 02, 2026 sparked ruckus in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the proceeding.
(2026-02-08). 'One Command, One Strategy': Iran Reopens Debate On Army-IRGC Merger. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( According to a study released on Saturday, Jomhouri-ye Eslami said that growing threats from outside Iran and worsening economic conditions inside the country have shown that the country's security system has structural weaknesses. The…
(2026-02-08). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid al Haram Makkah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-02-08). Warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) on Sunday issued an Orange Level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape. | "A cut-off low over the country is expected to result in thundershowers over the Eastern Cape. There is a likelihood that the expected storm may be severe and result in heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and intense lightning over Amathole, OR Tambo, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, and Buffalo City Metro," said the weather service. | The flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, property abd vehicles are…
(2026-02-08). CTET Admit Card 2026 Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website ctet.nic.in the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be held in the month of February 2026.
(2026-02-08). New Yemeni Government Signals Shift Toward Balance, Inclusion And Technocratic Governance Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Tarek Ali Ahmad | Yemen's newly formed government has drawn positive attention for granting key sovereign and revenue-generating ministries to figures from the country's southern governorates, a move widely seen as an attempt to reflect political realities on the ground and address long-standing regional grievances. | Under the new cabinet lineup announced by Prime Minister Dr. Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani, several strategic portfolios — including finance, oil and minerals, transport, public works, electricity, and planning — have gone to ministers originating from southern and eastern regions, rein…
(2026-02-08). Family's Hopes in Armless Boy who Wrote his Way to Division 1 in PLE Using Leg. plusnews.ug 
Despite his physical disability, 17-year-old Boniface Alema set a record in the just-released Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results for 2025, as one of only two candidates passing in Division One (with Aggregate 11) among over 70 pupils sitting at Arua Demonstration School. Alema is one of the 6 candidates registered under Special Needs Education at the …
(2026-02-08). Brazil's Social Function Trap: When Property Becomes Conditional, Markets Become Political Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Antonio Vladika | Brazil is often described as a constitutional democracy with a market economy: You can buy a home, start a business, sign contracts, and sue in court. Yet many Brazilians live with a quieter reality: ownership feels fragile. Property exists, but it comes with an asterisk. The rules say you have a right, then add conditions that let politics rewrite that right whenever it becomes inconvenient. | From an Austrian perspective, this is not a "legal technicality." Property rights are the grammar of a market society. They tell people what they may control, trade, improve, or save. When that gram…
(2026-02-08). Report Back from NYE Demonstration at California City ICE Detention Facility. indybay.org Noise demo pulled off deep in the desert at newly re-opened detention facility.
(2026-02-08). Expanding inter-party ties, engagement within BRICS. Belarus, Brazil strengthen cooperation. eng.belta.by At the invitation of the Brazilian Workers' Party, Belarusian Ambassador to Brazil Andrei Andreev took part in the events held in the State of Bahia to mark the anniversary of the founding of this political movement.
(2026-02-08). Saudis to invest Billions in Renewable Power in Türkiye, incl. 2 Gigs of New Solar. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Saudi-owned daily
(2026-02-08). Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State. sanews.gov.za Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State | Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to participate in land reform and communal property association engagements that form part of government efforts to accelerate land reform. | "The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will join the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, in two important engagements with land reform stakeholders in the Free State. These engagements form part of [the] government's ongoing efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security, and support beneficiari…
(2026-02-08). Southeast Asia Navigates Trumpian Storms: Disruptions, Recalibrations And Adaptations Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Hoang Thi Ha | The second Trump administration has unleashed unprecedented disruptions across all aspects of US international engagement, upending long-standing assumptions about American foreign policy since World War II.
(2026-02-08). 'No fence or boundary between you and deer'. What is safari Belarusian-style? eng.belta.by The Narochansky National Park operates a safari park, a unique place where visitors can observe red deer and European fallow deer from just a few meters away in their natural habitat. Without cages, fences, or the typical boundaries of a zoo.
(2026-02-08). What is Israel planning for Palestinians in the West Bank? juancole.com by (
(2026-02-08). The US Keeps Openly Admitting It Deliberately Caused The Iran Protests. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Feb 6, 2026 | Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday [February 5], US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the US deliberately caused a financial crisis in Iran with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in the country. |
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: Zuck-Off for Pretti ICE Out for Good! A Public Performance Art Show. indybay.org SFGH | Between Building 25 and Building 5 | 1001 Potrero Avenue | San Francisco, California…
(2026-02-08). Why is Iran unafraid of USS Lincoln? IRGC bets on these weapons to blow up US' $13 billion warship. hindustantimes.com Despite the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, Iran shows no sign of fear, relying on asymmetric warfare to counter U.S. naval power. Experts say Tehran cannot match Washington ship-for-ship, but uses swarm boats, naval mines, Ghadir-class submarines, drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles to threaten carriers in the narrow Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile can evade U.S. defences, while low-cost weapons create an economic advantage over billion-dollar warships.
(2026-02-08). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully Detained Women Journalists Face Sexual Violence amidst On-going Crackdown on Civil Society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during her arrest on 6 December 2024. Umudova's letter published in December 2025 echoes the earlier case of a (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners Condemns the Arrest of Mohammed Khatib by Greek Authorities. samidoun.net 
The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners condemned the arrest of Palestinian activist Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of the Samidoun Network in Europe, by Greek authorities. Khatib was arrested upon entering Greece to participate in a seminar dedicated to discussing the conditions of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. The Initiative considered this arrest to be an arbitrary …
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). Wednesday 2/11: Exhibit Honoring the Children of Palestine – Reception. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-02-08). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid Nabawi Madinah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-02-08). Wednesday 2/25: $ave Climate Action Plan! Rally at City Hall to Demand No Cuts to Env. Dept. indybay.org SF City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-08). US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Launches Reorganization. eurasiareview.com The US nuclear regulator is aiming to implement a reorganisation which it says will streamline decision-making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of nuclear technology by the end of September. | The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment, and regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials in the USA. It is headed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed…
(2026-02-08). Ukraine War Keeps Nuclear Safety On A Knife-Edge, UN Watchdog Warns. eurasiareview.com Attacks on Ukraine's power system highlight how the ongoing war threatens the safety of the country's nuclear facilities, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday. | Russian forces have been carrying out strikes on critical infrastructure amid freezing winter temperatures as their full-scale invasion approaches the four-year mark next month. | IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said the electrical grid was again the target of military activity this past weekend, leading to significant impacts to several regions and nuclear power plant operations. | Power lines down :…
(2026-02-08). Ambassador: Russia, Belarus maintain intensive, effective political dialogue. eng.belta.by Belarus is our closest ally and primary strategic partner. We have built an intensive and highly effective political dialogue, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said.
(2026-02-08). 114 Nobel Laureates Back Iran Uprising, Reject 'Monarchical Or Religious' Dictatorships OpEd. eurasiareview.com In a major intervention signaling the deepening international isolation of the Iranian regime, a group of 114 Nobel Prize laureates has The statement comes…
(2026-02-08). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-08). Minnesota Students Arrested After Locking Down to Morrill Hall, Demanding Sanctuary Campus. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-08). Playing without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr defeats Al-Riyadh. ummid.com On the ground without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi FC Al-Nassr Monday February 02, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh in a tight match played at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
(2026-02-08). Khaled Barakat on Palestine Today TV: The detention of Mohammed Khatib is linked to the Greek-Cypriot-Zionist gas deal. samidoun.net Khaled Barakat, member of the Executive Committee of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, appeared on Palestine Today TV on Saturday, 7 February 2026 to address the case of Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, and his detention in Greece. On Saturday morning, Mohammed Khatib traveled from Athens to Heraklion airport in …
(2026-02-08). Reversed pentagram! Satanic scenes at Milan Winter Olympics cause buzz. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Since the start of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the controversy surrounding these international games has not stopped, starting from the participation of Israel to the alleged satanic opening ceremony.The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, are taking place in Milan from Feb. 6 to 22. It is hosting around 3,000 athletes from over 90 countries who are competing in 116 events across eight core sports, including alpine skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, biathlon, and speed skating.Final torchbearer Italian skier Sofia Goggia holds the torch of the Olympic…
(2026-02-08). Belarus, Brazil's Bahia eager to develop ties in agriculture, machinery manufacturing, logistics. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Brazil Andrei Andreev met with Carlos Melo, the Chief of Staff for the Civil House of the Government of Bahia, as part of a working trip to the state of Bahia.
(2026-02-08). Thursday 2/12: Project Open Hand Trivia & Raffle Fundraiser. indybay.org Teeth Bar | 2323 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/8: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UZiKWMf……
(2026-02-08). Trump's Tariff Relaxation Lends A New Face To India-China Relations, Giving An Edge Over Vietnam Analysis. eurasiareview.com US President Donald Trump's recent tariff relaxation on India, in lieu of India's cutting imports of oil from Russia, draws a new outlook to India-China trade relations. The USA's reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 18 percent from 25 percent and the withdrawal of penalty tariff of 25 percent on reducing import of crude oil from Russia, are likely to overlap between trade and national security issues in India-China relations. | Large imports from China are a recognized pivot to growth of new industries in India, instead of being a burden for a wide trade deficit. Large imports from China are no more a threat, i…
(2026-02-08). M23/AFC, African Union Trade Barbs over Drone Attack on Civilian Airport. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/ Alliance River Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and their coalition of Twirwaneho are trading barbs over drone attacks against Democratic Republic of Congo government's International Airport of Bangoka located in Kisangani, Tshopo Province. The DR Congo said that the drones attacked the airport between January 31-February 1, 2026. According to the government, all …
(2026-02-08). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-08). Disaster management on high alert in KZN. sanews.gov.za Disaster management on high alert in KZN | KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert today following weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | "The province faces a dual threat, with a Level 5 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western and southern regions and a Level 2 Warning for the remainder of the province," the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said in a statement. | The SAWS issued an Orange Level 5 warning for the province with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers expected over most parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 08 Februar…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 'The race turned out to be very dynamic'. Belarusian Hanna Karaliova on her Olympic debut. eng.belta.by In the women's 10+10km skiathlon, Belarusian skier Hanna Karaliova placed 34th out of 70 participants, finishing six minutes behind the winner, Sweden's Frida Karlsson. This race marked Hanna's Olympic debut.
(2026-02-08). Trump claims Trade Deal with India as Modi govt says no to Russian oil. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Monday February 02, 2026 claimed finalizing a 'trade deal' with India after the Narendra Modi government agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and cut tariffs on American goods to zero.
(2026-02-08). Cancer 13 times more in Bhopal gas tragedy survivors than unexposed population. ummid.com The rate of cancer occurrence is about 13 times more among the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster in Bhopal as compared to that in a matched unexposed population.
(2026-02-08). Solidarity with Unions! Protest at Palantir Ahead of Super Bowl. indybay.org Kristi Noem announced last fall that ICE would be coming in force to the San Francisco Bay city of Santa Clara to do their dirty work during Super Bowl Week. Although authorities later tried to back away from this statement, Bay Area activists prepared with protests ahead of the big game. This Palantir action was on February 5th; DHS presence was confirmed to be in nearby Mountain View, CA the next day.
(2026-02-08). Iran's full war plan exposed: Tehran publishes secret offensive playbook against US. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC-linked Tasnim agency has published a war "concept" that sketches how Tehran would answer a U.S. strike with mass missile barrages, proxy attacks, cyber operations, and threats to choke the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to turn any clash into a grinding, region‚Äëwide conflict rather than a short, winnable war for Washington.
(2026-02-08). Governing Through Law: The Taliban's Architecture Of Coercive Statecraft OpEd. eurasiareview.com Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has been rigorously introducing laws and reforms to consolidate its control over the state. On 7th January 2026, the Taliban quietly introduced and enforced a new
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: East Bay Permaculture Guild / February Potluck and Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center / Grace Room (downtown Oakland) | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2026-02-08). Almost Half Of Muslims In Russia Want To Have Three Or More Children, More Than Double The Share Of Ethnic Russians Who Do OpEd. eurasiareview.com Fertility rates have been falling among Muslim nationalities in the Russian Federation just as they have been among traditionally Orthodox Christian ones, but it is still the case, experts say, that nearly half of all Muslins in that country want their families to have three or more children, more than double the share of ethnic Russians. | While that does not mean that all the Muslims who do will achieve that goal, it strongly suggests that the Muslim nations of the Russian Federation will have more large families and thus form an ever larger share of the population of that country in the future, especially g…
(2026-02-08). The EU Is Trying To Steal Hungary's Elections OpEd. eurasiareview.com An NGO bankrolled 47 percent by the German federal government and 26 percent by the EU is now suing X for "access" to Hungary's election data. They dress it up as transparency. It's nothing of the sort. This is institutionalized surveillance masquerading as democracy promotion — the same Brussels—Berlin complex that lectures nations about sovereignty while quietly trying to override it. | When a foreign-funded NGO like Democracy Reporting International demands privileged access to a sovereign country's electoral discourse, that's not oversight — it's power projection. Hungary's elections belo…
(2026-02-08). Tuesday 3/10: Cindy Cohn / Launch Party for "Privacy's Defender" indybay.org City Lights Bookstore | 261 Columbus Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94133…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Vasco da Gama: The Founder of Barbarity and Colonial Terrorism in the Garb of Discovery. indybay.org
(2026-02-08). The U.S.—India Trade Reset Is Really A Bet On Geoeconomic Alignment Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-08). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). From sham to scam: Overview of the 2025-2026 fraudulent election in Myanmar. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). ISIS strikes US ally in revenge attack, detonates explosives at Shia mosque? 31 dead & 169 wounded. hindustantimes.com
(2026-02-08). Why Futuristic "Smart Cities" Like Saudi Arabia's Neom are Destined to Fail. juancole.com
(2026-02-08). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Lula expresa solidaridad de Brasil con Cuba en evento del PT. radiohc.cu El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expresó este sábado la solidaridad de Brasil con Cuba e instó al Partido de los Trabajadores (PT) a ayudar a la isla, tras las más recientes agresiones de Estados Unidos. | Al participar en un acto en Salvador, Bahía, por el aniversario 46 del PT, el mandatario manifestó que el gigante suramericano es solidario con el pueblo cubano, el cual es víctima de una masacre especulativa de la administración Trump.Nosotros, como partido, debemos encontrar la manera de ayudar. øQué podemos hacer?", agregó el jefe de Estado. | El partido recordó que "Cuba ya ha sufrido un bloqu…
(2026-02-08). Partido Comunista de Perú rechaza nueva escalada de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista Peruano (PCP) ratificó este sábado su solidaridad con Cuba, al rechazar las nuevas agresiones contra la Isla, del régimen de Donald Trump que "encarna lo más abyecto del imperialismo del siglo XXI", dijo. | En un comunicado público, la organización política señaló: Rechazamos las nuevas acciones de carácter genocida contra el pueblo soberano de Cuba, que viene resistiendo la agresión de los Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años". | El texto condena la orden ejecutiva gubernamental norteamericana que impone aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a Cuba, "medida que agrava las condiciones…
(2026-02-08). Cuba felicita a Granada por aniversario 52 de su Independencia. radiohc.cu Cuba felicitó este sábado a Granada con motivo del aniversario 52 de su Independencia. | En un texto de la Cancillería cubana en su sitio de X se lee: Extendemos nuestras más cálidas felicitaciones al pueblo y al Gobierno granadinos". | Más adelante en la propia red social expuso que "Cuba honra los lazos históricos de amistad y expresa su voluntad de seguir fortaleciendo los lazos que nos unen". | La isla caribeña de Granada forma parte de la Commonwealth y obtuvo su independencia del Reino Unido el 7 de febrero de 1974. | Fuente: Prensa Latina…
(2026-02-08). Partido Comunista de Perú rechaza nueva escalada de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista Peruano (PCP) ratificó este sábado su solidaridad con Cuba, al rechazar las nuevas agresiones contra la Isla, del régimen de Donald Trump que "encarna lo más abyecto del imperialismo del siglo XXI", dijo. | En un comunicado público, la organización política señaló: Rechazamos las nuevas acciones de carácter genocida contra el pueblo soberano de Cuba, que viene resistiendo la agresión de los Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años". | El texto condena la orden ejecutiva gubernamental norteamericana que impone aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a Cuba, "medida que agrava las condiciones…
(2026-02-08). Las elecciones de medio término en el tiro al blanco. radiohc.cu La cercanía de las llamadas elecciones de medio término en Estado Unidos (total de la Cámara de Representantes, un tercio del senado y una cantidad similar de gobernaturas), previstas para el 3 de noviembre del presente año, invita a investigadores, periodistas y público en general a hacer vaticinios sobre los probables resultados.
(2026-02-08). Una Revolución no colapsa si es verdadera. radiohc.cu La Revolución Cubana, forjada en décadas de resistencia y unidad frente a adversidades sin precedentes, se enfrenta una vez más a una escalada de la política coercitiva del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Este recrudecimiento del bloqueo, tiene como objetivo estratégico estrangular el suministro de combustible a la isla. Al dificultar y encarecer los suministros y generar temores mediante chantaje y amenazas, buscando crear una crisis interna. | Sin embargo, la respuesta del pueblo y el gobierno cubano no es de rendición, sino de preparación meticulosa y movilización colectiva, demostrando una vez más que la un…
(2026-02-08). Una Revolución no colapsa si es verdadera. radiohc.cu La Revolución Cubana, forjada en décadas de resistencia y unidad frente a adversidades sin precedentes, se enfrenta una vez más a una escalada de la política coercitiva del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Este recrudecimiento del bloqueo, tiene como objetivo estratégico estrangular el suministro de combustible a la isla. Al dificultar y encarecer los suministros y generar temores mediante chantaje y amenazas, buscando crear una crisis interna. | Sin embargo, la respuesta del pueblo y el gobierno cubano no es de rendición, sino de preparación meticulosa y movilización colectiva, demostrando una vez más que la un…
(2026-02-08). Las elecciones de medio término en el tiro al blanco. radiohc.cu La cercanía de las llamadas elecciones de medio término en Estado Unidos (total de la Cámara de Representantes, un tercio del senado y una cantidad similar de gobernaturas), previstas para el 3 de noviembre del presente año, invita a investigadores, periodistas y público en general a hacer vaticinios sobre los probables resultados.
(2026-02-08). Tibetan Lama Jhado Rinpoche Teaches Empowerment at Sera Jey Monastery in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche's teaching centered around Bodhipathpradipa (A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, Empowerment of Hayagriva, and Empowerment on the Three Longevity Deities- Amitayus, White Tara, and Ushnisha Vijaya.
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/16: President's Day Speak Out/Rally: US/ICE Out Of Everywhere. indybay.org Lake Merritt Pergola, Oakland | Near Grand Ave and El Embarcadero…
(2026-02-08). Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Monastery to teach empowerment in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery In El Cerrito, CA. USA to give teaching and the empowerments of Guhyasamaja Heruka and Yamantaka.
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2007-02-26). Trump says US, Iran held 'very good talks' in Oman, warns of steep consequences without deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides engaged in indirect dialogue in Oman. | Iran said it expected further negotiations with the United States, describing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. | With a US naval group led by an aircraft carrier operating in Middle Eastern waters, American and Iranian delegations held talks in Muscat mediated by Oman without publicly meeting face-to-face. | Shortly after the talks concluded, the United States announced new sanctions targeting shipping entities and vessels to curb I…
(2026-02-07). Trump ramps up military muscle as Iran-US hold nuclear talks in Oman | Muscat. hindustantimes.com As U.S. and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Oman, U.S. military activity across the wider region has sharply increased, with new aircraft, ships, and drones moving into position around the Gulf, according to verified reports. Satellite imagery shows at least a dozen U.S. F‚Äë15 fighter jets, an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper combat drone, and multiple A‚Äë10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft deployed to Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, underscoring Washington's effort to combine diplomatic pressure with a visible show of force. The buildup comes as the U.S. issues a stark adviso…
(2026-02-07). Shifty Starmer now says Mandelson emails won't come quick. thecanary.co 
Despite pressing public concern, Keir Starmer is saying the 'materials' linked to the thrice-disgraced Peter Mandelson will not come quickly. And as you might expect, people are not happy: He will try to buy time and get this kicked into the long grass with investigations and enquiries reporting years hence. And even then likely delayed […] | By
(2026-02-07). French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days. scmp.com Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from their hometown to Shanghai on Saturday, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot. | Tired but delighted, Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot embraced as they stood by the river on the Bund promenade, the Chinese financial hub's distinctive skyline glittering in the background. | Voisot, 26, and Humblot, 27, set off from Annecy in southeastern France in September 2024.
(2026-02-07). Big Lies — help them crumble. iacenter.org February 3, 2026 Will January 2026 be remembered as the month when U.S. imperialism's Big Lies crumbled? Workers World and other anti-imperialist and pro-socialist forums must wrestle with this question to devise a plan of action to collapse them further. There's no doubt that the White House's Big Lies about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) storm troopers in Minnesota have failed for now. But other big lies — meaning those repeated so often in the ruling class's propaganda machine that they are imposed on society — still prevail. Let's examine the crises of January and how they played o…
(2026-02-07). Super Bowl Ads Spotlight Weight-Loss Drugs in Direct-to-Consumer Blitz. devdiscourse.com In a significant push toward direct-to-consumer , leading pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are investing substantially in Super Bowl ads to reach broad audiences with their weight-loss drugs.
(2026-02-07). Belarus win 23 medals at U16 athletics meeting in Moscow. eng.belta.by The event featured more than 130 athletes born in 2011-2012 from Belarus and Russia, who competed for medals in 23 disciplines.
(2008-02-26). China condemns Islamabad imambargah attack, pledges support. tribune.com.pk 
China condemned an attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad, pledging support on Sunday for the Pakistan government's efforts to "maintain national security and stability". | China is "deeply shocked" by Friday's attack, the foreign ministry said in a statement. | An attacker opened fire at the gates of the mosque before setting off a suicide bomb and killing at least 31 people in the deadliest attack of its kind in Pakistan's capital in more than a decade. | The explosion went off just as worshippers were offering Friday prayers at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad. The blast was so power…
(2026-02-07). Germany's Natural Gas Storage Level Dwindles To Just 28%… Increasingly Critical. wattsupwiththat.com Politicians, media lying about "harsh winter" being the cause of the shortage… Reality: Mismanagement is to blame…Germany was never even prepared for a WARM winter!
(2026-02-07). The Plutocrats Who Rule Our World Aren't Even Enjoying Themselves. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I saw a He put a sadface emoji at the end. | I personally do not feel the slightest bit sorry for Elon Musk and his feelings. But the fact that these billionaires aren't even enjoying themselves as they poison our planet and rob us all says so much about the madness of the civilization we are…
(2026-02-07). England's Triumphant Victory: Six Nations Title Hopes Soar. devdiscourse.com England showcased a powerful performance at Twickenham, defeating Wales 48-7 to kickstart their Six Nations campaign. With a 12-match winning streak, England demonstrated their prowess, led by Henry Arundell, who completed a hat-trick, and the strategic brilliance of flyhalf George Ford.
(2026-02-07). Pentagon Kills 2 More in Another Boat Strike, Bringing Death Toll to 128. truthout.org Just over a week after the families of two Trinidadian men sued the Trump administration over the boat bombings that killed their relatives, the US Department of Defense killed two more people in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the total death toll to at least 128 in the White House's operation that it claims is targeting drug traffickers. The US Southern Command said in a social media… |
(2026-02-07). Our blindness to whiteness. dissidentvoice.org During the COVID pandemic, I published a book titled The White-West: A Look in the Mirror. At the time, I did not imagine that only a few years later the dynamics I described would become so stark, so violent, and so openly visible. Today, many struggle to understand what is happening in the United States—and …
(2026-02-07). What We Can Learn From Picasso's Guernica. portside.org What We Can Learn From Picasso's Guernica |
(2026-02-07). Lukashenko offers condolences to Pakistan over mosque bombing in Islamabad. eng.belta.by The head of state emphasized that the people of Belarus received this news with profound sorrow.
(2026-02-07). FCC Investigates 'The View' Over Equal Time Violation. devdiscourse.com The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into ABC's 'The View' for possibly breaching equal time rules. This inquiry follows the recent appearance of a Democratic Texas Senate candidate on the program, as confirmed by a Reuters source on Saturday.
(2026-02-07). Coercive Diplomacy is Diplomacy of Muscle. orinocotribune.com By Jiang Shixue — Feb 6, 2026 | If one phrase can be applied to summarize the characteristics of US foreign policy, it should be "Coercive diplomacy". | What is coercive diplomacy? Different people have different definitions. But the basic meaning is simple: It is a type of diplomacy plus muscle. In other words, coercive diplomacy cloaks itself in diplomatic garb and relies on one's military or economic power to force other countries to submit. | As the world's sole superpower, the United States often engages in coercive diplomacy against any country at any time. The methods of coercion are varied and numero…
(2026-02-07). Belarus' trade unions federation expands cooperation with Indian trade unions. eng.belta.by During these days, a delegation from the national trade union center, headed by FTUB Chairman Yuri Senko, is participating in the All-India Triennial Conference and an international symposium discussing the role of trade unions amid the changing global labor market.
(2026-02-07). Cimex announces measures to address low fuel availability. radiohc.cu The Cimex S.A. Corporation announced on its Facebook page the adoption of measures to address the low fuel availability in the country, in accordance with the information provided by government authorities this Friday on the television program Mesa Redonda. | The company stated that the sale of fuel in Cuban pesos (CUP) and the sale of diesel in US dollars to the public have been suspended until conditions allow. | Starting today, February 7th, the Ticket platform will be implemented at service stations selling B90 and B94 gasoline in US dollars, with the aim of organizing the process and serving the largest numb…
(2026-02-07). DSA's "Rank-and-File Strategy" Has 60s Roots at UC Berkeley. portside.org DSA's "Rank-and-File Strategy" Has 60s Roots at UC Berkeley |
(2026-02-07). Liberal Democracy at the End of its Rope: The Participatory Democracy Alternative Part II. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Unfortunately, in the United States the terms "liberal, "democracy" and "capitalism" are all mushed together according to the following logic: All democratic societies are liberal; All liberal societies are capitalist and All democratic societies are capitalist In Part I of my article, I challenged this logic because many capitalist societies have dictatorships and some …
(2026-02-07). What Black History Month means to Black youth. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft February 4, 2026 Depiction of Nat Turner A "black revolution is more powerful than two atomic bombs." — Malcolm X, "Ballot or the Bullet" speech, April 3, 1964 Why is Black History Month significant to us as Black youth? It is the only time of the year when, for one month, we can truly learn about our history and what it means for our liberation today. February 2026 marks the centennial founding of Black History Month by Black historian Carter G. Woodson. Nowadays, the U.S. white supremacist structure has made it clear that it wants to erase, distort and outright lie about our history. This…
(2026-02-07). FO Exclusive: Global Lightning Roundup of January 2026. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, survey a turbulent opening to 2026 marked by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and mounting institutional strain. From trade diplomacy and military posturing to domestic unrest and market volatility, January offered an early snapshot…
(2026-02-07). Sen. Tim Scott Copes With Finally Realizing His MAGA Daddy Is 'Racist'. newsone.com 
Source: Alex Wong / Getty | When South Carolina Sen.
(2026-02-07). 'We need heroes!' Can Hanna Olympic run inspire a new era for Belarusian cross-country skiing? eng.belta.by The cross-country skiing competitions will be the centerpiece of the Winter Olympic Games. The first race is scheduled for the day after the opening ceremony -7 February, with the final races taking place on the closing day, 22 February.
(2026-02-07). The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos's Fault. theintercept.com 
(2026-02-07). Netanyahu warns over Egypt's growing military strength after Turkey pact. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed a landmark framework military cooperation agreement during Erdogan's official visit to Cairo on Wednesday, signaling a major thaw in bilateral relations after years of tension.The pact, formalized by Turkish Defense Minister Ya≈üar Gàºler and Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Megeed Saqr, covers joint military training, education programs, defense industry collaboration, personnel exchanges, and enhanced security coordination.The leaders also signed agreements spanning trade, investment, health, agric…
(2026-02-07). Cuba modifies transportation system due to energy crisis. radiohc.cu Starting today, Saturday, Cuba will implement several measures in its transportation system to address the energy crisis caused by the United States government's decision to impose tariffs on companies that ship oil to the island. | According to Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodríguez, the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump affects all sectors, and some of the agreed-upon modifications have already been implemented, while others will be established gradually. | During an appearance on the Cuban television program Mesa Redonda, Rodríguez assured that port and air operations will be prioritized to guarantee…
(2026-02-07). Maj Gen Takirwa Killed By Stroke- UPDF. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces —UPDF has confirmed the demise of its deputy commander of the Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, which occurred this morning at the Army National Referral hospital, Mbuya, in Kampala. UPDF's acting director of Defence and Public Information Officer, Col Chris Magezi, said the two star General has succumbed to …
(2026-02-07). Efficiency for economy, simplicity for life: Digital Belarus program goal outlined. eng.belta.by The goal of the Digital Belarus program is not to digitize everything for the sake of digitization, but to make the economy more efficient and people's lives simpler and more convenient.
(2026-02-07). On the Road to Nuclear War. fpif.org On January 27, 2026, the editors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of their famous "Doomsday Clock" to This grim appraisal has impressive evidence to support it. | The
(2026-02-08). Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
(2026-02-08). Families 'inconsolable' in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies. aljazeera.com Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
(2026-02-08). Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability. aljazeera.com Somalia's stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
(2026-02-08). Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs. aljazeera.com Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
(2026-02-08). Thailand votes as reformists, conservatives vie for power. aljazeera.com No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
(2026-02-08). Somalia's Mohamud slams Israel's 'interference', rejects base on Somaliland. aljazeera.com Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
(2026-02-08). Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan's loneliness crisis. aljazeera.com Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
(2026-02-08). Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country's leaders. aljazeera.com Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.
(2026-02-08). Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda. aljazeera.com Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
(2026-02-08). Saudi Arabia denounces 'foreign interference' in Sudan after RSF attacks. aljazeera.com Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.
(2026-02-08). LIVE: Nepal vs England — T20 World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
(2026-02-07). Chairman of Al Jazeera board highlights 'new reality' in the Middle East. aljazeera.com At the AJ Forum, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Hamad Bin Thamer Al Thani spoke on new realities in the ME.
(2026-02-07). Haiti's transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister. aljazeera.com Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti's capital.
(2026-02-07). How Basant became Lahore's signature festival in Pakistan. aljazeera.com After years of restrictions, Lahore cautiously celebrates the return of its iconic spring kite festival.
(2026-02-07). ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash. aljazeera.com Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
(2026-02-07). Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He shouldn't be welcomed to Australia. asiapacificreport.nz 
Writing in The Guardian on Thursday, UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti laid out the reasons Israeli President Isaac Herzog should not be welcome in Australia, and urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to correct his terrible mistake in inviting him. COMMENTARY: By Chris Sidoti It's not too late for Anthony Albanese to withdraw the invitation to the…
(2026-02-08). Herzog's visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Wendy Bacon On the eve of his Australian tour, Israel's President Isaac Herzog faces huge opposition to his visit. In a "National Day of Protest", hundreds of thousands are expected to march in 30 cities around Australia, including every state capital city tomorrow evening. Herzog's visit has been opposed by Green Party and several…
(2026-02-08). Montreal for a World BEYOND War, Year End Report 2025. worldbeyondwar.org By Montreal for a World BEYOND War, February 7, 2026 | There are so many groups in Montreal working for social justice and peace! I think we must be the most socially-progressive Canadian city in that regard. Montreal for a World BEYOND War embraces this reality and collaborates with like-minded groups through petitions, social media, co-organizing, and showing up on the ground, as you will see as you read through this report. | Powered By EmbedPress…
(2026-02-08). 14th Dalai Lama mentioned 169 times in Epstein files: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the name of the 14th Dalai Lama appears 169 times in emails included in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
(2026-02-08). Concert warms hearts of rail workers in remote areas. ecns.cn After hours spent conducting outdoor rail inspections in temperatures hovering around minus 30 C, Liu Bingbing returned on Wednesday evening to the Hailar track maintenance section's Cuogang work area, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, expecting to rest in a warm area.
(2026-02-08). China rolls out nationwide direct maternity benefit payments. ecns.cn China has completed a nationwide rollout of direct maternity benefit payments to individuals, the country's healthcare authority said Friday, shifting disbursement from employers to social insurance agencies to streamline access and reduce administrative burdens.
(2026-02-08). Exploring Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village in Milan. ecns.cn The Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village will serve athletes and team officials joining in alpine skiing, bobsleigh and other events. It features 24-hour dining services, fitness training areas, medical stations, and public gathering spaces, and will welcome participants from around the world during the Winter Games.
(2026-02-08). Prayer flag poles at Jokhang Temple renewed for Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn On Feb. 5, 2026, staff at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, replace prayer flags on five poles, each more than 20 meters high, around the temple as part of a traditional ritual to welcome the upcoming Tibetan New Year. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)…
(2026-02-08). Shandong's smart eco-park celebrates topping-out with advanced building skill. ecns.cn The largest public ecological park in East China's Shandong province, which features a sewage treatment plant in its underground level and a sports park on its upper level, ushered in the topping-out of its main structures on Feb 2.
(2026-02-08). Conversion rate of intl standards hits 88.9%. ecns.cn China's market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energize business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader drive to support high-quality economic growth and a more unified national market.
(2026-02-08). J-10s carry out flight shows in Singapore. ecns.cn The J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force have conducted two aerobatic performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, and are scheduled to make the last one on Saturday, according to the PLA Air Force.
(2026-02-08). China probes psychiatric hospitals in Hubei over alleged insurance fraud. ecns.cn Chinese health authorities have sent officials and medical experts to Hubei Province to investigate reports that several psychiatric hospitals recruited healthy people to pose as patients and fabricated diagnoses to defraud the country's medical insurance system, according to state media.
(2026-02-08). Canada unveils EV strategy, seeks deeper cooperation with China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, which includes the relaunch of purchase incentives and plans to work with China to advance domestic production and exports of EVs.
(2026-02-08). Researchers uncover key to overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer. ecns.cn Researchers in China have identified sensory nerves within tumors as a primary cause of immunotherapy resistance in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments using existing migraine medication.
(2026-02-08). Gold output increases, investment demand surges. ecns.cn China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Chinese scientists make major breakthrough in scalable quantum networks. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made significant progress toward building long-distance quantum communication networks, developing scalable quantum repeater modules and setting a new benchmark in quantum-secure communication, the University of Science and Technology of China said Thursday.
(2026-02-08). End of US-Russia nuclear pact 'grave moment': UN chief. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of New START, the US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.
(2026-02-08). Nation's crystal crafts dazzle amid huge buzz. ecns.cn E-commerce platforms help generate sparkling opportunities abroad for cultural gemstone businesses.
(2026-02-08). China unveils digital upgrades to improve visitor experience. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator, along with 10 other agencies, have rolled out new guidance to make the country's app-driven daily life easier for foreign visitors and people from outside the Chinese mainland, addressing persistent challenges in mobile payments, telecom sign-ups, and transportation, as Beijing seeks to deepen its high-standard opening-up.
(2026-02-08). Former Zhejiang official expelled from Party. ecns.cn Gao Xingfu, former deputy head of the standing committee of the Zhejiang provincial people's congress, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and dismissed from public office, the country's top anti-corruption authorities announced on Friday.
(2026-02-08). Chinese double-Olympics volunteer serves as first torchbearer as flame arrives in Italy. ecns.cn Chinese double-Olympics volunteer Zhang Wenquan, who served at the Beijing 2008 and Beijing 2022 Games, became the first torchbearer as the 2026 Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Founder says fundraising details to be disclosed after new site for Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital confirmed. ecns.cn Actor-turned-entrepreneur Li Yapeng said on Wednesday that details regarding public donations to Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital will be disclosed after a new site for the hospital is confirmed.
(2026-02-08). China's renewable energy capacity to grow in 2026 despite slight dip in wind utilization. ecns.cn China's renewable electricity generation capacity is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by strong solar power expansion, despite a slight decline in average wind power utilization hours, according to a new outlook released on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). China's innovations offer lessons to Kenya. ecns.cn As Kenya seeks to harness its rich indigenous knowledge and convert it into market-ready innovations, the country could borrow experiences from China, experts say.
(2026-02-08). Hainan to open five duty-free stores for daily goods. ecns.cn Hainan province will open five duty-free stores for daily consumer goods across three cities on Feb 11, provincial authorities announced Friday, marking the first retail outlets under a new national policy designed to lower living costs and share the benefits of the island's free trade port with residents.
(2026-02-08). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Feb. 1- Feb. 7). ecns.cn
(2026-02-08). Comicomment: Kicked‚Äëover justice. ecns.cn
(2026-02-07). AI to help track icebergs. ecns.cn British scientists said on Thursday that an AI tool to catalog and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
(2026-02-08). Iran: Talks with U.S. progressing, Tehran bow down to pressure. haaretz.com
(2026-02-08). Haaretz fact-check: Meeting protocols show lies and deceptions about October 7. haaretz.com Minutes reviewed by Haaretz prove that Netanyahu lied, distorted and omitted facts in his version of the events of October 7 and the decision-making that led to the intelligence failure, which he published in a 55-page declassified document…
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). 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…
(2026-02-08). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Uganda avoids retaliation to US visa restrictions, prefers to talk. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended the US Government for publishing the new US travel regulations that include stringent visa restrictions, adding that it will not reciprocate. Effective January 21, 2026, the US Department of State paused all immigrant visa issuances to nationals of countries, including Uganda, whose …
(2026-02-08). CDF declares 2026 elections the most peaceful since 1996. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate …
(2026-02-07). Airtel Africa Foundation hands scholarships to 20 Tech Fellows to Pursue ICT Studies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled 20 students awarded fully funded scholarships worth over Sh3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at different universities in Uganda. The scholarships, starting February 2026, target talented students from underprivileged backgrounds. Launched recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship aims to support African …
(2026-02-07). Xi congratulates Fernandez on election as Costa Rican president. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Laura Fernandez on her election as president of Costa Rica. In his message dated Thursday, Xi said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 18 years ago, China and Costa Rica have made rapid progress in bilateral ties, with fruitful advances achieved in exchanges and …
(2026-02-08). Iran: Enrichment is Non-Negotiable, But Proposes Confidence Measures. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that recognizing Iran's right to enrich uranium is essential for successful nuclear talks with the U. S. American and Iranian diplomats met indirectly in Oman to revive discussions amidst U. S. military presence near Iran and Tehran's threats of a strong response if attacked. Araqchi emphasized that Iran cannot …
(2026-02-08). A 'Blizzard of Votes': Takaichi's Goal in Japan's Unusual Winter Election. moderndiplomacy.eu Japanese voters faced heavy snow on Sunday as they went to the polls in an election expected to result in a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Forecasts suggested her conservative coalition would gain about 300 out of 465 seats in the lower house of parliament, a rise from the 232 seats they are …
(2026-02-08). Thailand Votes Under Threat of Political Turmoil. moderndiplomacy.eu Voters in Thailand participated in a general election marked by a contest between three main groups: conservatives, progressives, and populists. No single party is anticipated to gain a clear majority, which could lead to ongoing political instability. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for this snap election in December, amidst rising nationalism due to a border …
(2026-02-08). United States soft power is collapsing and the world needs to adjust. moderndiplomacy.eu The American leadership, since…
(2026-02-08). When Washington Steps Back, Europe Blinks. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is not the solid backbone that both India and the European Union had counted on, and the change is not covert. Washington has turned transactional on security pledges and commerce more publicly; this has made allies and partners ask an awkward question, which is, what is the price when the support of …
(2026-02-08). Portugal Heads to Runoff With Socialist Candidate Favored to Win. moderndiplomacy.eu Portugal held a presidential runoff election on Sunday between leftist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right candidate Andre Ventura, with polls indicating a strong lead for Seguro. Recent storms caused heavy rain and wind, leading to voting delays in three municipalities, impacting about 37,000 voters, or 0.3% of the electorate. Official results are expected later in …
(2026-02-08). Iran won't halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi says. newarab.com 
Iran's top diplomat Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, said that Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium. | "Iran has paid a very heavy price for its peaceful nuclear programme and for uranium enrichment,"
(2026-02-08). Islamic State claims Pakistan mosque bombing that killed 31. newarab.com 
(2026-02-08). Security officer arrested over killings in Suweida. newarab.com 
(2026-02-07). Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained. newarab.com 
A fire erupted at a wood workshop located within the grounds of a military barracks in the Iranian capital on Friday, the army said in a statement. | The blaze was contained and no injuries have been reported, the army added, as it blamed an electrical fault for the fire. | "The fire was brought under control when firefighting teams arrived on time," said the statement, which was carried by official media. | Earlier this week, a fire broke out at a bazaar west of The…
(2026-02-07). Rebuilding south to begin despite Israeli violations: Lebanon PM. newarab.com 
Lebanon's prime minister promised that his government would begin reconstruction in the country's war-torn south despite repeated Israeli violations of a ceasefire deal agreed in November 2024. | During a tour of south Lebanon on Saturday, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said funds have been allocated to begin rehabilitating damaged infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water, and telecommunications. | It is Salam's second visit to the region since becoming prime minister around a year ago, with
(2026-02-07). Senegalese fans held in Morocco 'fasting', not on hunger strike. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-08). A Managed War? How US Diplomacy May Be Reshaping Russia's Escalation Strategy in Ukraine. thinktank.pk Recent disclosures by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a US-imposed June deadline to end the Russia—Ukraine war have raised serious questions within policy and security circles. As Russian forces intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and negotiations remain stalled, concerns are mounting that Washington's current diplomatic approach may be inadvertently granting Moscow operational latitude in …
(2026-02-08). Is Germany Becoming Europe's Most Unequal Major Economy? thinktank.pk Germany's rising public concern about social inequality is not happening in a vacuum; it reflects broader patterns and divergences across the European Union. When comparative data is brought into the picture, Germany's challenges appear both unique and characteristic of larger European socioeconomic dynamics. Wealth Inequality: Germany Among the Most Unequal Major EU Economies Wealth — …
(2026-02-08). Winter Olympics 2026 Kick Off at Milan's San Siro Opening Ceremony. thinktank.pk Thousands of fans filled Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium as the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began. Supporters from around the world waved national flags and celebrated a historic moment as Italy hosted the Olympic Games once again. The spectacular opening ceremony featured world-renowned artists including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Laura Pausini, with more …
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(2026-02-07). 'Plantation Black' muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? "They say when you dig deep enough, all you find is blood," said Big Mom, a character played by Lenny Daniels in the play "Plantation Black," now premiering at Philadelphia's InterAct Theatre. | Big Mom scratched at the floor of the stage, as though physically pulling family secrets out of the land her enslaved ancestors once worked. | "When you make yourself keep digging and digging and digging, ripping out the intestines of the Earth, I don't think you find blood," she sai…