(2026-03-01). Thursday 3/5: Workshop on Local Divestment and Boycott Campaigns Targeting Military Tech Giant Palantir. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/from-minneapoli……
(2026-02-28). Palestinians Face Beatings and Abuse in Israeli Interrogations at Rafah Crossing. truthout.org Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing report systematic harassment, beatings, torture, and being told to leave Gaza with their families by Israeli border agents. Returnees who spoke to Mondoweiss described how Israeli authorities subjected them to hours of intensive interrogation, during which they attempted to recruit some travelers as informants. |
jezebel.com (2026-03-01). At Least 100 Iranian Schoolkids Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes as Trump Parties at Mar-a-Lago
Iranian state media said that at least 100 elementary school children were killed Saturday morning, with dozens still missing, as the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran that President Trump definitely did not get Congressional authorization for.
"God knows how many more children's bodies they will pull from under the rubble," Hossein Kermanpour, the spokesperson for Iran's health ministry, posted on Twitter. | Neither Israel nor the U.S acknowledged the civilian casualties.
(2026-03-01). Ali Khamenei killed in US—Israel strikes: Who are Khamenei's potential successors as Supreme Leader? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday, a development that could fundamentally alter the structure of power in the Islamic Republic.For more than three decades, Khamenei stood at the centre of Iran's clerical establishment. The political system he led was structured around his authority and was never tested by the sudden loss of a supreme leader during active military confrontation. While constitutional provisions outline a succession mechanism, it remains uncertain whether those procedures can function smo…
(2026-03-01). Khamenei — the supreme leader who held ultimate control over Iran's political, military, religious institutions. dawn.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic for over 30 years, has been killed in a strike by the US and Israel — the two countries that had been calling for regime change in Tehran. | Khamenei, 86, became Iran's highest authority in 1989, following the death of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. | He remained in power after overcoming 1999 student demonstrations, 2009 mass protests sparked by disputed presidential elections and 2019 demonstrations that were brutally suppressed. | He also survived the 2022-2023 "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement sparke…
the-independent.com (2026-02-28). Iranian state media confirms killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei in US-Israeli strikesIranian state media confirmed that Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died, following US-Israeli airstrikes. | "To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return," the news agency said on Saturday evening, after reporting that several members of the leader's family had been killed.
jezebel.com (2026-03-01). At Least 100 Iranian Schoolkids Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes as Trump Parties at Mar-a-Lago Iranian state media said that at least 100 elementary school children were killed Saturday morning, with dozens still missing, as the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran that President Trump definitely did not get Congressional authorization for. ; ⚪ "God knows how many more children's bodies they will pull from under the rubble," Hossein Kermanpour, the spokesperson for Iran's health ministry, posted on Twitter. | Neither Israel nor the U.S acknowledged the civilian casualties.
(2026-03-01). Chief of staff of Iranian Armed Forces, defence minister killed in US-Israeli airstrike. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). US/Israel Illegally Bomb Iran Killing Over 100 Schoolchildren. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/28/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-01). U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Enters Day Two. twz.com 
The joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran has entered its second day. The Iranians, as well as their regional proxies, continue to retaliate in kind against multiple countries in the region. | Readers can catch up first on the events of the first day of the war with our initial rolling coverage The death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, now confirmed by Iranian authorities, has created a new dimension to the conflict. The regime in Tehran has pledged to avenge Khamenei, and has also announced 40…
(2026-03-01). Israel, US strikes Iran: Dubai airport, Burj Al Arab damaged in Iranian missile barrage across Gulf. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Dubai's international airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel were hit during an overnight wave of Iranian missile strikes targeting multiple Gulf states, according to aviation sources. Authorities said four persons were injured at Dubai International Airport.In a statement posted on X, Dubai's media office said a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) suffered minor damage in what it described as an incident that was swiftly brought under control. Officials did not elaborate on the cause or extent of the impact.Separately, Abu Dhabi Airports briefly reported an incident at Zayed International Ai…
(2026-03-01). Iran 'internationalises battlefield' as retaliatory missiles put Gulf in firing line. scmp.com Thunderous blasts ‚Å and towering fireballs from Iranian missiles streaking across Gulf states vindicated their ‚Å leaders' long-held fears that Tehran can bring war to their doorstep, likely to harden Arab rulers' support for US-Israeli strikes. | Even in The Palm, Dubai's swankiest resort, explosions rattled buildings and hit a luxury hotel, sending panicked residents running for cover as missiles and interceptors tore across the sky.
(2026-03-01). Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran — then he lost patience. scmp.com With Saturday's military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump showed a dramatic evolution in risk tolerance, adjusting in just a matter of months how far he was willing to go in using American military might to confront Tehran's clerical rule. | Guardrails were tossed aside, as Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered up a battle plan that included targeted strikes on Iran's leadership, including the 86-year-old Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death…
(2026-03-01). Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, martyred in US—Israeli strikes. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). Pakistan maintains delicate balancing act in UNSC meeting on Iran. dawn.com Pakistan struck a delicate balance at a tense UN Security Council meeting on Saturday, condemning unwarranted attacks on Iran, expressing solidarity with Gulf states, and urging an immediate return to negotiations and diplomacy. | The Council's emergency session examined the repercussions of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran and laid bare the deep divisions within the 15-member body over the escalating crisis. Speaking at the meeting, Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, outlined Islamabad's growing concern as the situation in the Middle East becomes more complex with each new…
(2026-03-01). Putin aide tears into US & Israel at UN, exposes West's nuclear lies on Iran;'Betrayal of diplomacy'. hindustantimes.com Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, delivered a sharp condemnation of the recent U.S.—Israeli strikes on Iran during a UN Security Council meeting. Nebenzya rejected the framing of the session under the "Middle East" agenda item, stating that Russia and China had requested it be categorized as a threat to international peace and security. He described the strikes by the United States and Israel as an "unprovoked act of armed aggression" against a sovereign UN member state, accusing Washington and West Jerusalem of undermining diplomacy at the height of negotiations betw…
(2026-03-01). China condemns US-Israel attack on Iran, calls indiscriminate use of force 'unacceptable' | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com China's envoy to the United Nations expressed deep concern over the sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East following the latest military strikes involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Addressing the UN, the Chinese representative stressed that all parties must abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and firmly oppose the use or threat of force in international relations. Beijing emphasized that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran must be respected, while voicing sorrow over reported civilian casualties. China underscored that the protection of civilians is a…
(2026-03-01). Israel defends strikes on Iran, plays nuclear weapons card; 'Khamenei regime left us no alternative'. hindustantimes.com Israel has defended its latest military strikes on Iran, claiming the Khamenei regime left it with no alternative amid rising nuclear tensions. Israeli leadership says the operation targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, calling it an existential security threat. The strikes part of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran have intensified fears of a wider Middle East conflict, with global powers urging restraint and diplomacy. Iran has strongly condemned the attacks and warned of retaliation, raising concerns about regional stability and globa…
(2026-03-01). PIA joins worldwide rush to halt Gulf flights amid war. dawn.com • Airspace shut over Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan | • Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, 24 other airlines ground flights | ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Int ≠ernational Airlines (PIA) suspended flights to several Gulf countries on Saturday, joining a cascade of global carriers grounding aircraft across the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into a renewed military conflict and shut down major air corridors. | According to a statement by the PIA spokesperson, flights have been suspended to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain,…
(2026-03-01). On cam: Iranian anchor breaks down into tears announcing Ali Khamenei's assassination by Israel, USA. hindustantimes.com Iranian state media reported that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died at the age of 86 following airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States that struck his central Tehran compound. The announcement marks a dramatic turning point in the escalating confrontation between Tehran and the U.S.—Israel alliance, coming after years of failed diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump described the strikes as a decisive move to eliminate what he called a long-standing nuclear threat. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said intelligence systems had closely…
(2026-03-01). Iran Strike: Democrats call for immediate Vote on Trump War Powers. juancole.com
(2026-03-01). With Khamenei dead, who will be Iran's next supreme leader? scmp.com The death of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after almost 37 years in power raises paramount questions about the country's future. The contours of a complex succession process began to take shape the morning after Khamenei's assassination. | Here is what to know: | A temporary leadership council assumes duties | As outlined in its constitution, Iran on Sunday formed a council to assume leadership duties and govern the country.
(2026-03-01). Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination: A new chapter for Iran, a region at a crossroads. dawn.com The His assassination removes a figure who for more than three decades stood at the apex of Iran's political, military and religious order. Yet those expecting the immediate collapse of the Iranian s…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Emergency Protest San Jose: Hands off Iran! No War! indybay.org Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd. – sidewalk intersection | San Jose & Santa Clara City border | a.k.a "Peace Corner"
(2026-03-01). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). Cuban newspaper circulation adjusted due to impact of blockade. radiohc.cu The Communist Party of Cuba has ordered changes to the circulation of the country's newspapers in response to the impact of the U.S. blockade and the energy crisis, it was announced today. | The measure, agreed upon by the Political Bureau and set to take effect on Monday, March 2nd, is a direct response to the effects of the U.S. government's Executive Order announced on January 29, which has drastically limited the availability of energy resources for printing and distributing newspapers. | Under the new schedule, the national newspapers Granma and Juventud Rebelde will be published in print only once a week, o…
(2026-03-01). At least 6 dead after protests erupt near US Consulate in Karachi. dawn.com At least six people were reported dead after protesters clashed with law enforcement personnel near Karachi's US Consulate, situated on Mai Kolachi Road, on Sunday, according to a hospital official. | The protests follow the According to a statement by Edhi, law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelli…
(2026-03-01). Miliband must publish his secret China energy deal. wattsupwiththat.com Anyone concerned with Britain's hard power capabilities — and the independence of our democratic institutions — in the face of revisionist powers such as China and Russia should be concerned about an agreement that deepens structural dependence in sectors Beijing openly treats as instruments of strategic leverage and as foundations of its military-industrial strength.
(2026-03-01). 40pc people see Pakistan's progress on right track: report. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: As many as four in 10 Pakistanis believe the country is on the right track, with optimism higher among men, the upper-, lower- and middle-income classes, rural residents and people living in Punjab. | Confidence in the country's direction has increased more than threefold from 12pc to 40pc since the current government came to power, reaching its highest level soon after the These findings are contained in the Consumer Confidence Index report for the first quarter of 2026. The survey was conducted by a market research company, Ip…
(2026-03-01). The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, and the great popular Basij will powerfully continue the path of their Supreme Leader Sayed Ali Hosseini Khomenei. wibailoutpeople.org 
#Breaking|| The martyrdom of Sayed Ali Hosseini Khomenei has been confirmed by Iran state media and The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp. Khomenei was struck along with his daughter and granddaughter who are also martyred. Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return Statement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps In the name …
(2026-03-01). Govt hikes petrol price by Rs8, high-speed diesel by Rs5. dawn.com The government on Saturday raised the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.16 per litre for the next fortnight, according to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division. | Following the increase, the price of petrol has jumped from Rs258.17 to Rs266.17 while the HSD price now stands at Rs280.86. | According to the press release, the government has revised the petroleum products' prices based on the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority's recommendations. | The new prices are effective from March 1, the press release said. | Petrol is mostly used in private transport, small v…
(2026-03-01). Mendacious Rationales: The Lies Behind Operation Lion's Roar. dissidentvoice.org Many in the United States would scarcely identify the difference between Iran and Iraq, both countries based on ancient civilisations so chronologically distant as to be fiction. If not Marvel, it's not marvellous. But another fiction came into play towards the end of February as the United States and Israel reprised their role as world …
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/29: Palestine 36. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Bay Area Emergency Action: No War on Iran. indybay.org SF Federal Building, 90 7th St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/7: The Global Struggle for Rights. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | Also available online: Register for your personal link at | bit.ly/SSS-WomensRights…
(2026-03-01). Wednesday 3/11: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/21: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.
(2026-03-01). 'Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since WWII' William Blum. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-01). FBR misses collection target by Rs429bn in eight months. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its projected collection target by a staggering Rs429 billion during the first eight months of 2025-26. | However, the collection recorded an 11 per cent increase to Rs8.121 trillion during July-February FY26, compared with Rs7.334tr raised in the same period last year, according to provisional figures released on Saturday. | The FBR had set a revenue collection target of Rs8.550tr for 8MFY26. The revenue shortfall is primarily attributed to a slowdown in domestic sales tax collection, suspension of super tax and several other factors. | The February collection…
(2026-03-01). Huckabee's Dangerous Delusions About Israel and the Middle East. counterpunch.org Arab and Muslim countries have responded with appropriate outrage after last week's release of conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson's interview with Mike Huckabee at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. During the frequently excruciating interview, which ran on for more than two hours, the current U.S. Ambassador to Israel and former Governor of Arkansas drew on the […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-01). COMMENT: Out of World T20, out of answers. dawn.com PAKISTAN were put out of their misery at the T20 World Cup when they Once Sri Lanka had eliminated Pakistan from the tournament, the rest of the match was irrelevant from a Pakistani perspective. In the end both Pakistan and Sri Lanka were losers. | Pakistan had failed to defeat any major team in the tournament before this game, and that says everything you need to know about the current standing of Pakistan in world cricket. | With three changes in Kandy,…
(2026-03-01). Cuba Confirms Attendance to the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — The Cuban national baseball team will attend the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, the island's Federation confirmed today. | In a statement, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation emphasized that Cuba will exercise its right to participate in the tournament, in accordance with the efforts that supported the preparation, the dedication of the players and the team as a whole, and the commitment made to the organizers. | At the same time, the Federation reiterated the discriminatory, politicized, and unethical nature of the decision to deny visas to eight members of t…
(2026-03-01). Cuba Lost to Panama in Basketball World Cup Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — The Cuban men's basketball team fell this Friday by a narrow margin of 84-81 points against their Panamanian counterparts at the Roberto Durán Arena, in Panama City, in a match for group D of the Second Qualifying Window for the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027. | The Cubans suffered their third defeat in the group, after previously losing to Argentina: 80-68 on November 27 at the Ciudad Deportiva Coliseum, and 105-49 on December 1 in Buenos Aires. | Panama won the first quarter with a comfortable 29-19 lead, which proved decisive for the remaind…
(2026-03-01). Greenpeace organizations to appeal $345 million judgement. indybay.org Photo of some members of Greenpeace.
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: East Oakland Community Town Hall: Dialogue on Real Solutions to Homelessness. indybay.org Las Palmas Event Center | 9319 Railroad Ave, | Oakland 94603…
(2026-03-01). Situationer: All signs point to protracted conflict. dawn.com THE latest episode of the US-Israel The US-Israel war aga ≠inst Iran has, since the last
(2026-03-01). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.
(2026-03-01). UN Security Council Falls Short of Fully Condemning US-Israeli Attack on Iran. passblue.com 
Most of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council fell short of condemning the United States and Israel explicitly for their joint military attacks on Iran early on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Council convened an emergency session later the same day, after the US and Israel carried out what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called …
(2026-03-01). Homophobia in Senegal: The State violates its international commitments. fidh.org A recent draft bill aims to create significantly harsher punishment for same-sex relations and to criminalise "the promotion of LGBT ideology." Amid a worrying rise in homophobia, 27 men have been arrested since 9 February 2026. The draft legislation is in breach of Senegal's international and regional human rights commitments.
Paris, Dakar, 24 February 2026. On 18 February 2026, the Senegalese Council of Ministers approved draft legislation to increase sanctions for same-sex relations in (…) | – | / | <...
(2026-03-01). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-03-01). Thursday 3/5: Webinar: Women for Peace. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iwwd35…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Stand With Immigrant Women! No ICE! – International Day Protest. indybay.org St. James Park | Between First & Second Streets at St. James Street | Downtown San Jose, CA…
(2026-03-01). The Microreactor Race Is On. wattsupwiththat.com Nine months later, multiple private companies are racing to become the first to bring their advanced design reactors to market, and several are already moving toward pilot plants in conjunction with governmental or academic institutions and funding.
(2026-03-01). India opens its first chip assembly facility. dawn.com NEW DELHI: India inaugurated its first semiconductor assembly and test facility on Saturday, a milestone in the government's push to reduce dependence on foreign chipmakers and stake a claim in a sector dominated by China. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened US firm Micron Tech ≠n ≠o ≠logy's Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging unit in his home state of Gujarat, hailing the "dawn of a new era" for India's technology ambitions. | "When young Indians look back in the future, they will see this decade as the turning point in our tech future," Modi told the event, which was broadcast on his official…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: Namibia, The Working Class, Unions & Chinese Imperialism: A Panel. indybay.org To join the meeting panel: | us02web.zoom.us/j/87510537956?pwd=Xb0qYY……
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/7: OMG WTF What Does the Constitution Actually Say? Non-Boring Democracy Talk w/ Ben Sheehan. indybay.org Virtual workshop on our U.S. Constitution and democracy | RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/903688/…
(2026-03-01). The US Israel Attack On Iran & The Working Class In Iran & World With Shamal Ali. indybay.org The criminal imperialist US Israel attack on Iran has been supported by the Democrats who voted for the trillions of dollars for the US military industrial complex. The working class in the US and around the world will pay the costs of this war and they need to mobilize against it says Ali Kamal in the interview.
(2026-03-01). Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit. dawn.com A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they Pakistan were knocked out on net run rate despite beating Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match in Kandy on Saturday. | "We have underperformed in the whole tournament," Agha told reporters. | "We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations." | Opener Sahibzada Farhan became the only player to score two hundre…
(2026-03-01). SMOKERS' CORNER: THE RISE OF 'POLITAINMENT'. dawn.com 
More than a spontaneous eruption of the 'masses', the rise of contemporary 'messianic' leaders in politics is largely about the transformation of politics into what the American political scientist David Schultz called "politainment". | Modern-day populism is rarely a struggle for resources by the poor. Instead, it functions as a clash between rival elites, especially via social media, thus turning political parties into digital fan clubs. Although populist rhetoric frequently invokes the people against a 'corrupt elite', most modern uprisings are not exactly driven by the underprivileged. These movements repres…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Billionaire Bounce Bingo Crawl. indybay.org Start the crawl in the plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave. | Palo Alto…
(2026-03-01). In pictures: Protests erupt in Iran after Khamenei martyred in US-Israel attack. geo.tv 
(2026-03-01). Manitowoc, WI, March 26, 2026: Progressive Lakeshore People's 1 Year Anniversary! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-01). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: Virtual coverage of. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7pFY……
(2026-03-01). KMC, Rescue 1122 under fire for failing to extinguish Gul Plaza blaze. dawn.com • Civil Defence official testifies power shutdown, closed exits and lack of emergency lighting hampered evacuation | • Says building was inspected twice in 2024, 2025 and fire safety mesasures were found inadequate | KARACHI: An official of Civil Defence has informed the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission that the fire and rescue service of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), as well as the Rescue 1122, were equipped with advanced machinery, but failed to douse the
(2026-03-01). Thursday 4/23: Screening of with Abby Martin Q&A. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-03-01). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). The Nihilism of Trump's War Games. juancole.com Truthdig Contributor | Reprinted with permission from Donald Trump famously hates stupid wars and claims to have set the record for ending wars in a presidential term. It's not the worst idea to wonder if he's starting the former so he can keep resetting the latter. If you're already a great fake businessman, you might as well be a great fake statesman. Smarter people than Trump would realize that, having come this far, you might as well fake the war to…
(2026-03-01). Milwaukee, March 2, 2026: Stop U.S.-Israel War On Iran! Money for People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 6 P.M. | @pslmilwaukee and others…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 3/28: San Francisco: No Kings 3! Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach | 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17 | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-03-01). No let-up as Pak-Afghan clashes enter third day. dawn.com
(2026-03-01). Could China's EVs be the Real Winner of Trump's Oil War in Iran and the Gulf? juancole.com
(2026-03-01). CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-01). IRGC: US FP-132 Radar in Qatar Completely Destroyed in 'True Promise 4'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Hezbollah Warns US and Israel Will 'Suffer Major Blow' After Aggression on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). In Search of Liberation: From Leonard Peltier to Nick Tilsen. counterpunch.org
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). Madison: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host grand opening and community open house May 6, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Arbitrary detention of Edel Parducho and Three Odeña. fidh.org
(2026-03-01). How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets. dawn.com
(2026-03-01). Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio. radiohc.cu Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba | Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio | Cuba condena en los términos más enérgicos los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Estados Unidos e Israel, que quebrantan la soberanía e integridad territorial de la República Islámica de Irán, en flagrante violación de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional. | Esta irresponsable y deliberada agresión boicotea, por segunda ocasión, los esfuerzos de la diplomacia internacional con relación a l…
(2026-03-01). Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio. radiohc.cu Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba | Cuba llama a detener la nueva agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán y evitar una escalada en Oriente Medio | Cuba condena en los términos más enérgicos los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Estados Unidos e Israel, que quebrantan la soberanía e integridad territorial de la República Islámica de Irán, en flagrante violación de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional. | Esta irresponsable y deliberada agresión boicotea, por segunda ocasión, los esfuerzos de la diplomacia internacional con relación a l…
(2026-03-01). Atlético Beat Oviedo in the Dying Moments. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Atlético de Madrid narrowly defeated Real Oviedo one goal to zero today in the Spanish football league. | When it seemed the match would end in a goalless draw, and after a goal was disallowed for Atlético Madrid in the 87th minute, Argentine Julián àÅlvarez secured the three points with a goal from a corner kick in the 90+4 minute. | Earlier, Barcelona maintained their lead with a resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, thanks to a hat trick from Lamine Yamal. | Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca 1-0. | Tomorrow, LaL…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/8: San Jose: Protesta en del Dia De Las Mujers – °Apoyemos a las Mujeres Inmigrantes! No ICE! indybay.org Parque St. James | First Street (1st Street) y St. James Street | San José…
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/1: BOYCOTT CHEVRON BannerDROP. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond- CA- 94804- I-80 overpass…
(2026-03-01). Atlético Beat Oviedo in the Dying Moments. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Atlético de Madrid narrowly defeated Real Oviedo one goal to zero today in the Spanish football league. | When it seemed the match would end in a goalless draw, and after a goal was disallowed for Atlético Madrid in the 87th minute, Argentine Julián àÅlvarez secured the three points with a goal from a corner kick in the 90+4 minute. | Earlier, Barcelona maintained their lead with a resounding 4-1 victory over Villarreal, thanks to a hat trick from Lamine Yamal. | Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad defeated Mallorca 1-0. | Tomorrow, LaL…
(2026-03-01). Stop The Blockade Of Cuba! Brazilian Oil Workers Demand Lula Break US Oil Blockade Of Oil. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers who are members of the Brazilian Federation of Oil Workers in Rio de Janiero and the labor federation Conlutas have held a rally at the offices of Petrobras to demand that Lula break the US oil blockade of Cuba and send oil directly to Cuba…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-03-01). Friday 3/6: Palo Alto: Rights Sidewalk Rally – We Demand the ERA Now! indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real and Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2026-03-01). 22 killed in cash-packed military plane crash in Bolivia. dawn.com LA PAZ : At least 22 people were killed when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, police said Friday, as crowds attempted to loot the site. | The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane — manufactured by Lockheed Martin — veered off the runway at El Alto Intern ≠ational Airport and crashed into an avenue, destroying multiple cars and damaging trucks, local media footage showed. | Mangled parts of the aircraft were seen on the road where the plane came down and bystanders could be seen rushing to grab the scattered cash prompting p…
(2026-02-28). Israel, Iran and US war LIVE updates: Supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes, confirms Iran; 40-day mourning declared. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Israel launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities, including capital Tehran, on Saturday morning (IST), targeting key military and intelligence installations. In response, Iran began massive retaliatory attacks, firing approximately 400 missiles at Israel. Iranian missiles also targeted US military bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE.The Israeli strikes specifically targeted Iran's Intelligence Ministry, Defense Ministry, Supreme Leader Khamenei's office, and the country's nuclear energy organisation. Reports indicate that Supreme Leader Khamenei has been moved to a secure location following t…
(2026-02-28). Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack. scmp.com Iran responded to Saturday's attacks by the United States and Israel as it had been threatening to do for months – by first launching a wave of missiles and drones targeting Israel. | It followed with strikes targeting US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Shrapnel from an Iranian missile attack on the capital of the United Arab Emirates killed one person, state media said. The UAE and Iraq shut down their airspace.
(2026-02-28). Special Report: U.S. & Israel Launch Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Risking Broader Regional War. democracynow.org The U.S. and Israel have launched an unprovoked attack on Iran, striking sites across the country, including the compound of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media reports one Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, killing at least 85 people, including scores of children. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East targeting Israel and U.S. military installations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. | The U.S. and Israel have launched an unprovoked attack on Iran, striking sites across the country, including the compound of Iran'
(2026-02-28). What to know about Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. scmp.com When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a US or Israeli military strike has ended his rule. | Iran's state TV confirmed Khamenei's death on Sunday, a day after after US President Donald Trump said the 86-year-old was dead. Israeli officials also told reporters earlier that he was killed in a major new attack by US and Israeli forces.
(2026-02-28). Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed In Strikes, Trump Declares. twz.com U.S. President Donald Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. Khamenei was among a number of senior Iranian officials targeted in the initial wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes earlier today. | Readers can first get caught up on the ongoing conflict in our previous rolling coverage "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, th…
(2026-02-28). Iranian leader Khamenei confirmed dead as US, Israel strikes enter second day. scmp.com Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, according to Iran's state media. | The confirmation came hours after US President Donald Trump said on social media that the 86-year-old cleric was dead. | He called Khamenei "one of the most evil people in history" and said the strike delivered justice for Iranians, Americans and others "killed or mutilated" by him. | Tehran declared a seven-day public holiday and 40 days of public mourning for Khamenei's death.
(2026-02-28). Israel attacks Iran: Mystery over Khamenei location; IDF hits President home, bid to kill Pezeshkian. hindustantimes.com Reports indicate that Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes on nearly 30 targets across Iran on February 28, with some accounts alleging that the operation may have included an attempt to assassinate Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to these reports, targets included the president's residence and an intelligence headquarters. Meanwhile, questions have emerged regarding the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the aftermath of the strikes. Watch the full video for more.
(2026-02-28). US and Israel Launch Illegal War on Iran, Call for Regime Change. truthout.org The U.S. and Israel carried out a series of unprovoked and devastating strikes on Iran on Saturday, sparking retaliation from the country as U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Iranians to overthrow their government. Iranian media reported strikes across the country, including in the capital of Tehran and around the offices of Supreme Leader… |
(2026-02-28). Pakistan regrets outbreak of hostilities in Middle East. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday regretted the "breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East". | The statement came after United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. Subsequently, several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles after Tehran pledged to retaliate against the strikes. | In a statement, the FO said, "Pakistan regrets the breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Pakistan condemns the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks come at a ti…
(2026-02-28). Iran's Missiles SMASH US Bases, Trump-Israeli War BACKFIRES Elijah Magnier Mohammad Marandi. thealtworld.com The US and Israel launched strikes into Iran in the early hours of February 28th in an attempted regime change operation that both Trump and Isarel officials say will last days. | Iran has already retaliated in a massive way, leaving several US bases and Israel itself under heavy fire. War correspondent Elijah Magnier joins the show to break it all down.
(2026-02-28). On TV, Netanyahu says war won't stop until Khamenei dies, Iran govt falls? | Israel-US attack Tehran. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of a joint military campaign with the United States, describing it as a decisive operation against Iran's security and military infrastructure. Speaking after the strikes began, Netanyahu said the operation—carried out alongside U.S. forces under President Donald Trump—aimed to neutralize ballistic missile sites, Revolutionary Guard positions, and other strategic targets linked to Tehran's defence network. Netanyahu framed the move as essential to prevent Iran from rebuilding nuclear and missile capabilities, arguing that failure to act wo…
(2026-02-28). Black Tomahawk Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time In Strikes On Iran (Updated). twz.com 
We may have gotten our first look at the Maritime Strike Tomahawk, and the missile appears to share the same coating as another Navy anti-ship weapon.
(2026-02-28). ____ Everyone Who Made This War Possible. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: The US and Israel have launched their long-planned attack on Iran. President Trump said in a speech that the US military is engaged in "major combat operations" intended to cripple Iran's military and topple the Iranian government. Iran has reportedly been retaliating with missile strikes on Israel and US military bases …
(2026-02-28). US-Iran-Israel crisis: who are the main players? scmp.com The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday following failed negotiations and a crackdown on mass protests against the Islamic republic. | Here are the key actors in the crisis: | US President Donald Trump | The president has sought to position himself as a global peacemaker, but on Iran he has taken a consistently hard line. | Last year, his forces joined Israel's war with the Islamic republic by conducting strikes on nuclear sites.
(2026-02-28). Defending Rights Dissent Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Iran Strikes. rightsanddissent.org The following statement can be attributed to Chip Gibbons, Policy Director, Defending Rights & Dissent, in response to this morning's U.S. attacks on Iran: Trump's aggression this morning against Iran is unconstitutional, unlawful, and immoral. The Constitution is clear Congress has the exclusive right to take us to war. Bombing a country with the intent of removing its government is war. Iran has already retaliated and Trump has predicted both "major combat operations" and potential U.S. casualties. | We are at war. | There was no emergency, this was a planned war of choice by Trump coordinated with Israel, a for…
(2026-02-28). US-Israeli strike on Iran signals new phase of global escalation. scmp.com The coordinated US and Israeli strikes inside Iran mark more than another episode in a long-running confrontation. They represent a structural escalation — one whose consequences extend well beyond the Middle East. | This is not the start of a new war. It is the next stage in a conflict that has been unfolding since October 2023, gradually shifting from proxy exchanges and shadow operations to direct state-on-state confrontation.
(2026-02-28). Burgers, then war: Trump's bluffs before Iran strikes. scmp.com On a visit to Texas on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a raucous speech on the economy and then stopped off at a fast-food joint. | "Hamburgers for everyone!" Trump declared to cheering customers at the Whataburger restaurant in Corpus Christi, before the 47th president left clutching a bag with order No 47. | Nine hours later, in the dead of night, Trump announced from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that he had ordered the start of a major attack against Iran.
(2026-02-28). Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port. twz.com 
Satellite imagery from Vantor shows what it assesses to be an Iranian Alvand class frigate, one of three seen in port in the photo, billowing dark smoke after being struck as part of the U.S. and Israeli air campaign against the country. It's also possible it's another class of ship, but satellite imagery taken the day prior shows an Alvand in that berth. The image is the first confirmation of heavy damage or a loss of an Iranian warship since the strikes began. You can read the latest on the conflict in our live coverage The burning…
(2026-02-28). As US-Iran conflict flares, thousands of Middle East flights cancelled, airspace closed. scmp.com Flights across the Middle East were being cancelled on Saturday as several countries slammed their airspace shut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. | Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies in the hours after smoke began rising over Tehran and Iran began retaliatory attacks in the region.
(2026-02-28). Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda. scmp.com The US-Israeli attack on Tehran on Saturday marks a turning point for President Donald Trump, who is wagering that a war — the kind he once vowed not to start — will strengthen his second-term agenda. | In a break from his campaign promises to keep the US out of foreign wars, Trump decided to attack — despite what Arab mediators described as significant progress in nuclear talks to Tehran, and in the face of polling showing most Americans oppose fresh military action.
(2026-02-28). Sometimes you have to use force, says Trump after US-Iran talks end with no deal. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Trump's boastful remarks ignored? Iran warns US forces could face destruction if new war breaks out. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as military tensions spike, with Tehran's top army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi declaring that if Washington truly grasped Iran's military power, it "would never speak of war," even as U.S. forces mass across the Middle East and nuclear talks struggle to produce a breakthrough.
(2026-02-28). US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded. scmp.com Starting before his first term, Donald Trump has issued a litany of threats against Washington's arch-enemy Iran, while also urging it to talks. | He warned in late January that "time is running out", urging Tehran to "make a deal". | After indirect talks resumed between the two nations, he threatened Iran on February 12 with "very traumatic" consequences, giving them "10, 15 days, pretty much maximum" to reach an agreement.
(2026-02-28). Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'. geo.tv 
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton stands with Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the US Justice Department on 19 December 19, 2025. — ReutersClinton says he would have turned Epstein in.Democrats accuse Justice Department of cover-up.Clinton flew on Epstein's plane several…
(2026-02-28). Stand with the survivors release the Epstein files! cpusa.org 
"Previously, the workman sold his own labour-power, which he disposed of nominally as a free agent. Now he sells wife and child. He has become a slave-dealer." — Karl Marx, Capital vol 1 (p. 519) | In Chapter 15 of Capital volume 1, Karl Marx goes into
(2026-02-28). Venezuela's Leaders May Be Opening the Nation to Privatization at Gunpoint. truthout.org Venezuela has lost its sovereignty as an independent nation-state. In late January — just a few weeks after the Trump administration bombed the country, reportedly killing between 100 and 120 people, damaging 463 homes, and kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores — Venezuela's National Assembly, which is dominated by pro-Maduro lawmakers, approved reforms to the Organic… |
(2026-02-28). U.S. Military Has Used Long-Range Kamikaze Drones In Combat For The First Time. twz.com 
The U.S. has used
(2026-02-28). BAFTA and BBC allow racial slur to air. workers.org 
On Feb. 22, during the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards show in London, while two African American actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were presenting an award, John Davidson, who is white, shouted out the N-word for the in-person and streaming audience to clearly . . . |
(2026-02-28). AI may bring a cognitive renaissance to human thinking. wattsupwiththat.com It is conceivable that the growing revolutionary combination of Americans getting better information with more time to think will lead to a cognitive renaissance. It is certainly worth watching for.
(2026-02-28). Full-Scale War as Iran Attacks All U.S. Targets. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. | Ritter discusses why the US made a terrible mistake by attacking Iran, and Iran will likely prevail.
(2026-02-28). WATCH: UN Security Council Debates Iran Attack. consortiumnews.com The 15-member United Nations Security Council in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Netanyahu and Trump: the New Hitler-Mussolini Pact. thealtworld.com Trump's claims against Iran are a packet of lies. They are trump's excuses for complying with Netanyahu's demand that Trump take the United States to war against Iran for the sake of Israel's agenda of Greater Israel. | This is despicable behavior for anyone, especially for a president of the United States. | Americans always fall for patriotic propaganda, and the gullibility and insouciance of the American population is what Netanyahu and…
(2026-02-28). The Age of Human Arrogance. dissidentvoice.org For most of human history, we lived as one species among many. We shared forests with elephants, rivers with hippos, skies with vultures, and coastlines with turtles whose migrations predate our earliest civilizations. The natural world was not a backdrop to human life; it was the condition that made human life possible. For millennia, animals …
(2026-02-28). WATCH: The World This Week — Aggression on Iran. consortiumnews.com Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the U.S. and Israel's war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with no credible rationale or legal authority, unleashing a conflagration that could alter history. Guest: Scott Ritter. Interviewer: …
(2026-02-28). Energy Dominance 2.0: LNG Edition, Part Deux. wattsupwiththat.com Guest "If you build it, they will come" by David Middleton The vast majority (85%) of the pipeline capacity built in 2025 will take Haynesville natural gas to Gulf Coast…
(2026-02-28). Can "The Silent Majority" and Media Intervention Drag Climate Action Back onto the Global Agenda? wattsupwiththat.com Although media interest in climate change is crashing, apparently lots of people still want governments to act.
(2026-02-28). Global reaction to Israeli, US attacks on Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-02-28). Alarm over Parliament "Black Hole" Chambre as National Assembly Bursts with 555 Members. plusnews.ug 
Seven years after ground-breaking, Uganda's ambitious new Parliament Chamber, that was meant to ease the squeeze on a legislature bursting with over 550 members, remains a half-built symbol of fiscal folly, mired in cost overruns, repeated extensions, and a controversial government bailout of contractor Roko Construction Ltd. With the latest six-month ultimatum issued in February …
(2026-02-28). No, Earth.com, Climate Change Isn't Causing Dangerous Fungus Outbreaks. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting overhyped projections about future infections as if it represented an ongoing global fungal expansion is lying, not reporting and certainly not trustworthy journalism. Earth.com should be ashamed of framing this non-issue as a clickbait story designed to scare people.
(2026-02-28). Two Indian students die in Croydon house fire in London, third undergoing treatment. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic house fire in South London has claimed the lives of two Indian students, while a third occupant remains hospitalised with injuries. The blaze broke out on February 23 at a rented property in Croydon, where three Indian nationals were staying. Emergency services rushed to the scene and shifted all three to Croydon University Hospital. One of the victims, 28-year-old Ganti Abhishek from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, died on the night of the incident. Authorities said he succumbed to smoke inhalation at the scene before medical help could save him.Another resident, 26-year-old Kamineni Sai Srik…
(2026-02-28). Court Bars Prosecution from Adding More Suspects in NUP Military Drills Case. plusnews.ug 
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court in Kanyanya has ordered the prosecution to stop adding more suspects to the charge sheet in the case involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of engaging in unlawful military drills. The directive was issued on Friday by Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumaasiimwe, who said that the …
(2026-02-28). We Must Defend Black History — It Fuels Freedom Dreams of Students Under Attack. truthout.org In her powerful text, Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom, bell hooks observed, "I have encountered many folks who say they are committed to freedom and justice for all even though the way they live, the values and habits of being they institutionalize daily, in public and private rituals, help maintain the culture of domination, help create an unfree world. |
(2026-02-28). The USrael Attack on Iran and 40th Anniversary of the Murder of Olof Palme. dissidentvoice.org Today, USrael attacked Iran, for the second time within just one year. Today also marks the 40th Anniversary of the murder of Swedish PM Olof Palme (1927-1986). In the video below, Palme condemns the US bombings of Hanoi, Vietnam, at Xmas 1972. He paid a price for it. He lists the names of places where …
(2026-02-28). Trump praises Pakistan leadership amid escalating Kabul-Islamabad conflict, backs Islamabad's right to defend itself. ptcnews.tv PTC EWeb Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday underscored his strong ties with Pakistan's leadership, even as hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul deepened into what Pakistan has termed an "open war."Responding to questions from reporters about whether Washington would step into the crisis, Trump said intervention was possible but highlighted his positive relationship with Pakistan's top officials. He described the country's Prime Minister and military leadership as figures he deeply respects and added that Pakistan was performing "terrifically well."US signals support for PakistanThe US administration a…
(2026-02-28). Trump Made No Case for War on Iran. consortiumnews.com The case for each U.S. war in the Middle East over the past 35 years has had progressively weaker rationale and international support. The aggression against Iran launched today has almost none, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to…
(2026-02-28). Transparency in Oil and Minerals Sector Could Unlock Billions for Development, Says EITI Report. plusnews.ug A new report from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) shows that resource-rich countries can significantly boost public revenues and sustainable development through transparency and sound fiscal management. It notes that with shrinking aid, rising debt, and volatile commodity markets, strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation is more urgent than ever. The report highlights that transparent reporting, …
(2026-02-28). Black Red: We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants. cpusa.org 
Sessions 2 and 3 of the 2026 Freedom School Series of Conversations and Classes examines the history of African American resistance and the critical role of mass multiracial, multi-gender unity in the advance of the fight for freedom and real democracy. | Presented on February 24, 2026. | The 2026 Freedom School Series is an activity of the African American Equality Commission, the National Education Commission, and the Working-Class Project. The Working-Class Project is a program of the National Education Commission and the People Before Profits Education Fund.
(2026-02-28). No Collective Security or Decision-Making Power for New Orleans Charter School Teachers. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter schools are outsourced schools that have always opposed teachers' unions, which is why about 90% of the nation's roughly 8,200 charter schools have no unions. In other words, the vast majority of charter school teachers nationwide have no collective security or real decision-making power. As private employers, charter schools consider teachers "at will" employees—someone …
(2026-02-28). Pakistan-Taliban showdown risks becoming a protracted war of attrition. scmp.com Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban authorities are locked in a widening tit-for-tat confrontation that neither side seems willing to defuse, analysts said, warning the exchanges risked settling into a prolonged conflict along one of Asia's most volatile borders. | Islamabad has vowed to keep striking military targets inside Afghanistan until the Taliban takes action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups Pakistan says operate from Afghan soil.
(2026-02-28). Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election. scmp.com Denmark's intelligence services have warned that foreign powers may seek to interfere in the country's March 24 general election, singling out Russia as the primary threat but also flagging the US and China as potential sources of influence. | In a statement published on Friday night, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service said it was "highly likely" that Denmark was a prioritised target for Russian influence activities due to the Nordic nation's support for Ukraine. It also cited rising…
(2026-02-28). Boston letter carriers launch contract campaign. workers.org 
Neither snow nor frigid cold nor the gloom of the union-busting Trump administration could hold back the spirited members of Boston's Branch 34 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and their allies. They rallied Feb. 22, marching on the main South Station U.S. Post Office to launch NALC's . . . |
(2026-02-28). The Trump Administration Is Trying to Target Immigrants Over Family Court Cases. truthout.org Should a person be deported because once, a decade and a half ago, they left their toddlers home alone for a half hour to buy them pajamas at Walmart? That's what the Trump administration is arguing in a little-noticed federal appeals court case being decided in California, with sweeping implications for both the immigration and child welfare systems. A ruling is expected in the coming months. |
(2026-02-28). NED Leader Boasts of Starlink Role in Iran Protests. consortiumnews.com The National Endowment for Democracy's president told a House committee of his group's aggressive efforts to spark unrest in Iran, including by smuggling Starlink terminals and fashioning anti-Iran media narratives, Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed report. By Max Blumenthal and…
(2026-02-28). The Bitter Taste of Tax Dodging: Starbucks's "Swiss Swindle" fairobserver.com Hidden behind Starbucks's "ethical sourcing" program is a massive global tax dodge that shifts profits from coffee-producing countries to Switzerland. Customers pay an "ethical" premium, while Starbucks's "Swiss Swindle" helps perpetuate poverty among farmers and workers who grow and harvest the coffee beans. The Swiss scheme also deprives governments in coffee-producing countries of much-needed revenues…
(2026-02-28). The $13 Billion Sewage Plant. dissidentvoice.org Oh what a relief it is to see that 13 Billion of our tax dollars, give or take, are well spent. The Empire's newest and largest Aircraft Carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford is swimming in its own excrement. News around the world reports the Ford is having major sewage problems. Evidently the overflow affects 650 Necessaries, …
(2026-02-28). KCCA Embarks on Fresh City Greening after Street Vendors Damage Lawns. plusnews.ug 
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started greening the city again after days of evicting the street vendors. The greening campaign started by a cleaning campaign dubbed Weyonje which saw Nasser road, Nkuruma road, Market street, Duster street, Luwum street, William street and Namirembe road cleaned by the area residents. In the Non-motorized Corridor at …
(2026-02-28). Biotech and Pesticide Corporations Are "Winning" Under Trump's Second Administration. thelastamericanvagabond.com US President Donald Trump created yet another fracture in the already delicate Make America Healthy Again movement by declaring production of glyphosate-based herbicides as "central to American economic and national security". On February 18, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled "Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and
(2026-02-28). The Vintage Guard: Why the American Response to Rivalry Refuses to Grow Old. fairobserver.com The US is in the grips of a trade war, battling against a resurgent Asian economic power. This Asian economy's undervalued currency, formidable manufacturing capacity and unfair trade practices are driving its trade surplus with America to unconscionable levels. Moreover, this Asian power is moving up the manufacturing value chain, producing automobiles and electronics that…
(2026-02-28). Another US-Israel Sucker Punch. dissidentvoice.org A sucker punch is a punch delivered when the recipient of the punch is hit by surprise. As such a sucker punch indicates cowardice — that the sucker puncher did not have courage and decency to announce his intentions to engage in fisticuffs or battle. The current sneak attack (a so far failed attack) to …
(2026-02-28). The Black revolutionary tradition in theater and film. cpusa.org 
The history of African American performance, theater, and film is deep and rich. Since the days of chattel slavery, African Americans have used performance and storytelling as a means of escape, empowerment, and as a way to fight for equality. Due to space limitations, I won't be able to get into every performer, play, film, director, or crew member, but I hope to paint a broad picture of how theater and film have been for African Americans not just an art form but a tool of resistance. | When we talk about culture and resistance in African American history, theater and later film became two very powerful and…
(2026-02-28). IGAD Concludes Nairobi Conference with Landmark Women, Peace and Security Commitments. plusnews.ug 
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security concluded in Nairobi with far-reaching commitments aimed at institutionalising gender-transformative peacebuilding across the Horn of Africa. The three-day conference, held from February 25—27 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together ministers, senior government officials, United Nations representatives, development partners and regional experts to strengthen …
(2026-02-28). Anarchism, Tech-Optimism and Other Questions: A Podcast Conversation with Kathy Kelly. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Marc Eliot Stein, World BEYOND War, February 28, 2026 A few hours after I spoke to World BEYOND War's board president for our monthly podcast, Israel and USA began a new war with Iran, and Trump declared that USA's objective is regime change in a dreary speech. It was a hell of a time …
(2026-02-28). Spanish Rider Acosta Won the Sprint in the MotoGP Thailand GP. radiohc.cu Havana, February 28 (RHC) — Spanish motorcyclist Pedro Acosta won the sprint race of the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix today. | Acosta beat the reigning champion, his compatriot Marc Márquez, in the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship, while Raúl Fernández completed an all-Iberian podium. | The race was not without controversy, as during the final lap, the stewards penalized Márquez, then the two bikes made contact, and Race Direction determined that the Catalan rider had forced Acosta off the track. | Therefore, with just one lap to go, the multiple world champion had to hand the lead back to his co…
(2026-02-28). End the U.S. blockade of Cuba now! cpusa.org 
For over six decades, the United States has maintained a comprehensive economic blockade against socialist Cuba. What began as a Cold War aggression in the 1960s continues today. The blockade harms Cuban citizens solely due to anti-communism; attacking the Cuban people's ability to live healthy lives. The United States is isolated from the overwhelming consensus of the international community. | In the United Nations, every year for the last 30 years, a
(2026-02-28). African American resistance through song. cpusa.org 
(2026-02-28). As Trump Bombs Iran, We Need to Reckon With the American War Machine. truthout.org As news broke that the United States and Israel had launched war on Iran, two posts kept showing up over and over on my social media feeds. One was from the Israeli military's official account, which stated an oft-repeated phrase: "Israel has the right to defend itself." The other was a video from the Iranian city of Minab, where the first reports of casualties were emerging. The joint U.S. |
(2026-02-28). Stop Trump's New Mass-Murder Spree. davidswanson.org The latest location where Trump has given the orders to murder people is Iran. Remember a couple of months back when establishment U.S. lawyers and human rights groups were admitting that Trump's attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific were nothing other than murder? Murder doesn't cease being murder because it's further away or …
(2026-02-28). Ribbital: Democracy As Something We Do, Not Just Have. commondreams.org 
Most memorable about this week's longest, basest, game-show SOTU, a toxic, lying, us-and-them hate fest: The rowdy multitude of responses from a populace "defying the lie that we are powerless." Bigly upstaging a goalie's Medal of Freedom was "a marathon of truth-telling," from a cogent Dem response to the Portland Frogs leading a restive, joyful, shaggy defense of "this thing we call democracy" by We the People, insisting, "Don't be afraid to call it fascism – we got to meet this ____in' moment."The State of the Union speech, already a stale ritual of forced national unity, felt more farcical than ever in th…
(2026-02-28). UN Experts Warn of Extreme M23 Violence Targeting Human Rights Defenders. plusnews.ug 
United Nations experts have condemned what they described as extreme violence committed against human rights defenders by the March 23 Movement in the North and South Kivu provinces, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The experts who released the warning statement on Saturday include Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, …
(2026-02-28). Making Another Murderer: The Captivating Case of Temujin Kensu. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-28). New Endings: How Starmer Lost Gorton and Denton. dissidentvoice.org Britain's Labour Prime Minister is an accidental genius. Having won a comprehensive election victory in 2024 for not being a disturbed, sociopathic Tory leader, Sir Keir Starmer is now engineering his party into a position of electoral defeat and obituary-laden oblivion. Sclerotic, static, inert, incapable, his Labour Party government risks suffering a most deserved annihilation …
(2026-02-28). Eight Criminal Suspects Arrested in Amolatar. plusnews.ug 
Police in Amolatar District have arrested eight youth for alleged involvement in criminal activities.They were picked in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected members of an organized criminal gang that is terrorizing residents of Etam Town Council. The suspects, aged between 18 and 26, were identified as Ronald Ogwal, Dan Ogwang, Jasper Tema, Justine Ogang, Bonny …
(2026-02-28). LIVE: US-Israel Launch War on Iran. Where's It Going? thealtworld.com The U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, pushing the region toward full-scale war and risking a catastrophic global conflict. With the world on edge and escalation mounting, Rania Khalek and special guests provide urgent analysis on what this means — and what comes next. | Special Guests:
| —Ryan Grim, Co-Creator of Drop Site News
| —Elijah Magnier, Geopolitical analyst and veteran war correspondent
| —Layan Sima Fuleihan, Education Director at The People's Forum and an editor at 1804 Books…
(2026-02-28). Rooftop Solar: Is There a Case? (Part III). wattsupwiththat.com "And you wonder why people are skeptical. [Bradley] made a comment. You disputed it. He provided support. You deflected and avoided the issue with a completely illogical statement. Oh, that's right, you are a 'journalist'." ( — Mike Robinson to Elisa Wood, below)…
(2026-02-28). Central Asia's plan to bypass Russia and Iran? Railways through Afghanistan and Pakistan. scmp.com Central Asia has long been someone else's crossroads. Squeezed between an overbearing Russia to the north and an increasingly unstable Iran to the west, the region's landlocked ex-Soviet republics have settled on a different solution: send railways south, through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, all the way to the Arabian Sea. | Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — Central Asia's two largest economies — have in recent months struck preliminary multilateral agreements for the construction of two…
(2026-02-28). Reproductive Tech That Promises Smart Babies Is Peddling Soft Eugenics. truthout.org The reproductive tech company Orchid recently launched a genetic test that promises a whole genome sequencing report for embryos. It is the first such test commercially available to couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and claims to detect things like congenital disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and even future cancers. The company has been… |
(2026-02-28). U.S. And Israel At War With Iran (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. and Israel have begun a major military operation that is aimed directly at the regime, its nuclear ambitions and its ability to wage war in the future.
(2026-02-28). Japanese Food Education with Alexis Agliano-Sanborn. mediasanctuary.org Japanese Food Education with Alexis Agliano-Sanborn by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-02-28). Cuba condena agresión a Irán. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y Presidente de la República, Miguel Día-Canel, condenó los ataques perpetrados por contra Irán, por Israel y Estados Unidos. | ´Los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Israel y Estados Unidos, quebrantando la soberanía e integridad territorial de Irán, constituyen una flagrante violación del Derecho Internacional y de la Carta de la ONU ª, escribió el primer mandatario en su cuenta en X. | Destacó que ´arruinan por segunda ocasión los esfuerzos de la diplomacia en relación con la cuestión nuclear, y ponen en peligro la paz y la seguridad…
(2026-02-28). Irán atacó a siete bases estadounidenses en respuesta a agresión. radiohc.cu El secretario del Comité de Seguridad Nacional y Política Exterior del Parlamento iraní, Behnam Saeedi, confirmó este sábado que las fuerzas armadas de su país atacaron siete bases militares estadounidenses en distintos países. | Por su parte, una fuente militar iraní declaró a la agencia Tasnim que el número de instalaciones militares estadounidenses alcanzadas ascendía a 14 desde el inicio de la respuesta. | Entre los objetivos señalados figura el radar FP-132 en Qatar, descrito como uno de los principales centros de monitoreo y vigilancia de Estados Unidos en la región, con capacidad para rastrear misiles balí…
(2026-02-28). Más de 200 muertos en el primer día de agresión contra Irán. radiohc.cu La Media Luna Roja iraní informó que 201 personas murieron y otras 747 resultaron heridas como consecuencia de la agresión israelí-estadounidense contra Irán que inició en horas de la mañana de este sábado. | De acuerdo con el parte oficial, los ataques impactaron varias provincias del país, incluida la capital, Teherán, donde se reportan daños significativos en infraestructuras civiles y administrativas. | En la jornada de hoy, Estados Unidos e Israel lanzaron una ofensiva coordinada contra territorio iraní, dirigida a instalaciones estratégicas. | El Comando de la Guardia Revolucionaria declaró que la agresión…
(2026-02-28). Sindicalistas del mundo reiteran en México solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Confederación Sindical de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de las Américas (CSA) celebró un Encuentro de Solidaridad con Cuba que reunió en México a representantes sindicales de esta región, Europa y àÅfrica. | Según informó la Embajada de La Habana en esta capital, el secretario general de la CSA, Rafael Freire, consideró que la defensa del país caribeño resulta una tarea de todos los sectores democráticos y que significa defender la soberanía de América Latina y el Caribe. | A su juicio, se requiere de un esfuerzo urgente y concreto de la familia sindical a nivel internacional para la solidaridad con los tr…
(2026-02-28). Irán atacó a siete bases estadounidenses en respuesta a agresión. radiohc.cu El secretario del Comité de Seguridad Nacional y Política Exterior del Parlamento iraní, Behnam Saeedi, confirmó este sábado que las fuerzas armadas de su país atacaron siete bases militares estadounidenses en distintos países. | Por su parte, una fuente militar iraní declaró a la agencia Tasnim que el número de instalaciones militares estadounidenses alcanzadas ascendía a 14 desde el inicio de la respuesta. | Entre los objetivos señalados figura el radar FP-132 en Qatar, descrito como uno de los principales centros de monitoreo y vigilancia de Estados Unidos en la región, con capacidad para rastrear misiles balí…
(2026-02-28). Cuba condena agresión a Irán. radiohc.cu El Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y Presidente de la República, Miguel Día-Canel, condenó los ataques perpetrados por contra Irán, por Israel y Estados Unidos. | ´Los ataques perpetrados este 28 de febrero por Israel y Estados Unidos, quebrantando la soberanía e integridad territorial de Irán, constituyen una flagrante violación del Derecho Internacional y de la Carta de la ONU ª, escribió el primer mandatario en su cuenta en X. | Destacó que ´arruinan por segunda ocasión los esfuerzos de la diplomacia en relación con la cuestión nuclear, y ponen en peligro la paz y la seguridad…
(2026-02-28). Homenaje en Bayamo al Padre de la Patria en el 152 aniversario de su caída en Combate. radiohc.cu 
Amanecía sobre la serranía oriental cuando un grupo de vecinos del intrincado paraje de San Lorenzo se disponía a iniciar la jornada del 27 de febrero de 1874. | Nadie imaginaba que, en ese rincón perdido de la geografía cubana, se escribiría la página más trágica y, paradójicamente, más luminosa de la Guerra de los Diez Años. | Allí, en un humilde bohío, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y del Castillo caía en combate contra tropas españolas. Su impronta se recordó en la ciudad cubana de Bayamo, la cuna que lo vio nacer y resalta su grandeza. Como lo destaca Luis Antonio Guerra Vega Vicedecano de la Facultad del Partido…
(2026-02-28). Macron: Francia no participó ni fue avisada del ataque a Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente Emmanuel Macron aseguró este sábado que Francia no formó parte del ataque lanzado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán ni fue alertada sobre el mismo. | En el contexto de un Consejo de Defensa de urgencia que encabezó en el Elíseo, el primer mandatario consideró que la labor diplomática debe retomar su curso, después de la agresión estadounidense e israelí y de la respuesta del país persa, que abarcó a varias naciones del Medio Oriente donde Washington tiene bases militares. | Quisiera que podamos tomar todas las iniciativas útiles para el regreso de la diplomacia, nadie puede pensar que la cuest…
(2026-02-28). Macron: Francia no participó ni fue avisada del ataque a Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente Emmanuel Macron aseguró este sábado que Francia no formó parte del ataque lanzado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán ni fue alertada sobre el mismo. | En el contexto de un Consejo de Defensa de urgencia que encabezó en el Elíseo, el primer mandatario consideró que la labor diplomática debe retomar su curso, después de la agresión estadounidense e israelí y de la respuesta del país persa, que abarcó a varias naciones del Medio Oriente donde Washington tiene bases militares. | Quisiera que podamos tomar todas las iniciativas útiles para el regreso de la diplomacia, nadie puede pensar que la cuest…
(2026-02-28). Recibe el Papa León XIV al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV recibió este sábado en audiencia en el Vaticano al ministro de Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, según ha confirmado la Santa Sede. | La audiencia entre el pontífice estadounidense y el ministro fue confirmada en el boletín diario vaticano, en el que Rodríguez aparece como "enviado especial" del presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En su cuenta de X el canciller cubano manifestó el honor de haber sido recibido por su Santidad León XIV. | @Pontifex_es) el honor de haberme recibido en Audiencia como Enviado Especial del Presidente de la República de (2026-02-28). Cienfuegos realizará Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu 
La tradicional Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana tendrá lugar en la provincia de Cienfuegos, como en todo el país, en este Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz y el Aniversario 134 de la creación del Periódico Patria, por el más universal de los cubanos, José Martí.
(2026-02-28). Cienfuegos realizará Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu La tradicional Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana tendrá lugar en la provincia de Cienfuegos, como en todo el país, en este Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz y el Aniversario 134 de la creación del Periódico Patria, por el más universal de los cubanos, José Martí.
(2026-02-28). Recibe el Papa León XIV al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV recibió este sábado en audiencia en el Vaticano al ministro de Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, según ha confirmado la Santa Sede. | La audiencia entre el pontífice estadounidense y el ministro fue confirmada en el boletín diario vaticano, en el que Rodríguez aparece como "enviado especial" del presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En su cuenta de X el canciller cubano manifestó el honor de haber sido recibido por su Santidad León XIV. | @Pontifex_es) el honor de haberme recibido en Audiencia como Enviado Especial del Presidente de la República de (2026-02-28). Plane carrying currency crashes in Bolivia, 20 dead; aircraft skids off runway in bad weather, cash scattered on highway. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A transport aircraft operated by the Bolivian Air Force crashed near Bolivia's administrative capital on Friday while attempting to land, leaving at least 20 persons dead and several others injured.The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, reportedly overshot the runway at El Alto International Airport before veering onto a nearby avenue on the outskirts of La Paz. According to initial reports cited local media, the plane ploughed into multiple vehicles, damaging cars and trucks travelling along the busy roadway.Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but ea…
(2026-02-28). Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing 15 and sparking rush to pick bills. scmp.com A cargo plane carrying money crashed on Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on the highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said. | Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas said the Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto, a city near the capital of La Paz, before ending up in a nearby field. Firefighters managed to…
aljazeera.com (2026-02-28). Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 80 people
An Israeli strike has hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, a city in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran, killing dozens of people, according to state media, as the immediate civilian cost from Israel and the United States's huge bombardment of Iran comes into sharper focus.
(2026-02-28). What countries has Trump attacked since returning to office? aljazeera.com The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
(2026-03-01). Trump starts major 'regime-change' war with Iran, serving neoconservatism and Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Glenn Greenwald For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American neoconservatives have dreamed of only one foreign policy goal — having the United States fight a regime-change war against Iran. With the Oval Office occupied by Donald Trump — who campaigned for a full decade on a vow to end regime-change wars…
(2026-02-28). 'We warned you,' says Iran's national security chief after Israel-US attacks. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report "We warned you," says Iran's national security commission head after Israel-US missiles attacks on the capital Tehran and other cities. Al Jazeera reports comments from Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the national security commission of the Iranian Parliament. "We warned you!" he wrote on social media. READ MORE: Al Jazeera's live updates…
(2026-02-28). Pesta Babi 'Pig Feast' . . . a vivid new film exposing Papua's political ecology. asiapacificreport.nz 
REVIEW: Jubi Media Yasinta Moiwend was startled when, on a quiet morning, a massive ship docked at her village pier in West Papua. The vessel carried hundreds of excavators and was escorted by military forces. It was the first convoy of 2000 heavy machines to arrive in Papua under a National Strategic Project for food…
(2026-02-28). Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut: An extraordinary sense of truth in an ailing society. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: By Joel Paredes Having known the Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut, who died yesterday aged 69, for nearly half a century, I feel that looking at his photos — how he documented the events that unfurled during his lifetime — reveals his own lifelong search for himself. By documenting the rawest parts of human existence,…
(2026-02-28). Oman's Foreign Minister Said U.S.-Iran Deal Was "Within Our Reach." Then Trump Started Bombing. worldbeyondwar.org 
"The Omani FM decided to go public," suggested one observer, "so that the American people knew that peace was within reach when Trump instead opted for war." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-01). Trump says Iran's supreme leader 'dead' following U.S.-Israeli strikes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks earlier in the day.
(2026-03-01). Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, family memebers killed: Iranian media. ecns.cn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed Saturday in a massive U.S. and Israeli attack, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday. The daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of Khamenei were also killed in the strikes, according to the media.
(2026-03-01). Explosion seen in downtown Tel Aviv of Israel. ecns.cn The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, claiming that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed.
(2026-03-01). Iran says 201 killed, 747 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks. ecns.cn Iran's Red Crescent Society said on Saturday that 201 people were killed and 747 others injured in US-Israeli attacks on the country, according to a report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
(2026-03-01). Backgrounder: Main U.S. military bases in the Middle East. ecns.cn The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday. Iran has also launched multiple waves of missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East. The following is the location distribution of major U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). Death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iranian elementary school rises to 85 ⚪ report. ecns.cn The death toll from Israeli-U.S. strikes on an Iranian elementary school has risen to 85, according to foreign media report…
(2026-03-01). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran. ecns.cn Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2026-03-01). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP down 5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan ($1,445) of GDP fell 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, as the country made notable progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). Japan foreign affairs official of Uyghur descent draws criticism over false rhetoric on China. ecns.cn Eri Arufiya, a Japanese lawmaker of Uyghur descent who serves as parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, has drawn criticism for her improper remarks on China's policies in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2026-03-01). Former Haikou Party chief gets death sentence with reprieve. ecns.cn Luo Zengbin, former Party chief of Haikou, the capital city of South China's Hainan province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a court in the province on Saturday for taking bribes worth hundreds of millions of yuan.
(2026-03-01). Press center for China's annual 'two sessions' opens. ecns.cn A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opens on Feb. 27, 2026 at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.
(2026-03-01). Nanjing lights up lanterns ahead of Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Visitors admire colorful lantern displays in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, Feb. 27, 2026. As the Lantern Festival approaches, the ancient city is illuminated with dazzling lights.
(2026-03-01). China steps up law enforcement patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn China's coast guard said that it conducted law enforcement patrols on Saturday in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and that it has stepped up such activities throughout February, according to a statement published on its official WeChat account.
(2026-03-01). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, government work report. ecns.cn The meeting noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will be critical as China works to reinforce the foundations and pushes ahead on all fronts toward basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
(2026-03-01). China's GDP surpasses 140t yuan for the first time. ecns.cn China's economy expanded 5% year-on-year in 2025, surpassing the 140 trillion yuan ($20.4 trillion) threshold for the first time and remaining the world's second-largest economy, official data showed on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). Girl from Taiwan deliberately rammed in Shibuya, sparking backlash over Japan's bumping attackers. ecns.cn A video shows a mother and her daughter from China's Taiwan province deliberately knocked down by a woman while they were crossing a street in Shibuya, Tokyo recently, sparking widespread discussion in Taiwan after the footage of the incident went viral.
(2026-03-01). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-03-01). CSRC chairman pledges deeper capital market opening, reforms of STAR Market and ChiNext. ecns.cn China's top securities regulator has pledged to push the country's capital market opening to a deeper and higher level while advancing reforms of the STAR Market and ChiNext during a meeting with foreign financial institutions.
(2026-03-01). China calls for global opposition to Japanese neo-militarism. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Saturday called on the international community to resolutely oppose Japan's reckless moves towards neo-militarism.
(2026-03-01). Chinese Canadian: China plays 'meaningful role in my international recognition'. ecns.cn Jennifer Wu, a Chinese Canadian animation director and visual development artist whose work is followed closely across North America, Europe, and Asia, said China has played a particularly meaningful role in her story of international recognition.
(2026-03-01). China announces anti-dumping duty on Canadian companies. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday that that Canadian companies will face an anti-dumping duty rate of 5.9 percent after it concluded an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports originating in Canada.
(2026-03-01). Trump 'closely' monitoring Iran situation 'throughout the day': White House. ecns.cn President Donald Trump and his national security team would continue to closely monitor the situation in Iran throughout the day.The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts.
(2026-03-01). Hebei to boost business vitality with reforms. ecns.cn North China's Hebei province is reaffirming its commitment to creating a first-class business environment, announcing a fresh set of measures focused on data empowerment and fair market competition, officials said at two separate news conferences on Friday.
(2026-03-01). Woman killed, medics say 25 wounded in direct Iranian missile hit in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com 25 people were said to have reached the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv sustaining wounds ranging from light to serious, after police say an Iranian missile directly hit two buildings in Tel Aviv. Extensive damage was caused to buildings and vehicles at the scene, with several cars catching fire…
(2026-03-01). Following assassination, his future heir will decide fate. haaretz.com Khamenei prepared for his death since the June war with Israel, while Iran's capacity to replace him and fight a prolonged war of attrition may push Trump to make do with tangible military achievements. But as a vacuum forms, different groups are vying for power — which may put the regime in danger…
(2026-03-01). Sirens sound across Israel after Iran warns of retaliation. haaretz.com
(2026-02-28). state media confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday, hours after an Israeli source said evidence of Khamenei being killed was shown to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that 'Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead'…
(2026-02-28). Netanyahu: Military operation in Iran will allow Iranians to topple the Ayatollah regime. haaretz.com Targets in the Israeli campaign included Iran's military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation…
(2026-02-28). Trump following Israel-U.S. operation in Iran: Iranians over your. haaretz.com The U.S. president urged Iranians to take cover during the strikes, but to attempt to usurp the Ayatollah regime once American and Israeli forces are finished. Targets in include Iran's military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation…
(2026-02-28). Between shots of espresso, arak and missiles, Israelis brace for another Iran war. haaretz.com Tomer keeps his café open even during an attack, Yam just wants it to be over, and Guy is still mostly worried about the upcoming elections. As another war with Iran breaks out, the uncertainty that troubled many Israelis has only deepened…
(2026-02-28). Iran launches strikes against Gulf countries, Jordan in response to U.S., Israel attack. haaretz.com Iranian missile fire has been reported to have targeted locations in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain and Jordan. The IRGC said it considers all U.S. military bases and interests across the region legitimate targets…
(2026-02-28). Larnaca or Sharm el-Sheikh: can Israelis stuck abroad amid Iran war get back home? haaretz.com Israel's Transport Ministry has not announced rescue flights for the thousands of Israelis stranded abroad during the current exchange of missiles. Some tourism companies are advising Israelis to head to nearby major airports, while others recommend staying put…
(2026-02-28). Iran FM: Tehran seeks de-escalation, open to renew U.S. talks if strikes stop. haaretz.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that to the best of his knowledge, Khamenei was still alive. Earlier, it was reported that Israel informed Egypt of a plan to strike Iran about 48 hours in advance, according to a diplomatic source who spoke with Haaretz…
(2026-02-28). was always told liking women meant I was straight. I know there was another. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli filmmaker who found herself after a breakup, and a Jewish Texan who never felt at home in the Christian culture she was born into…
(2026-03-01). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-03-01). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-01). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-01). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-03-01). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-03-01). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-01). Netanyahu says strikes on Iran "will continue as long as necessary" independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said the ongoing combat operations against Iran "will continue as long as necessary to ensure that Iran no longer poses a threat." Israel "will strike thousands of targets in the coming days," he said in a live broadcast statement, noting that the Israeli army …
(2026-03-01). Street Vending In Kampala: Balancing livelihoods, law, and city order. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala's streets have long been a stage for informal trade. From small hawkers carrying goods on their backs to vendors setting up stalls along sidewalks and major roads, the city's informal economy is vital for thousands of livelihoods. Yet this same street vending on Kampala city streets has generated …
(2026-02-28). Massive U.S. strikes on Iran raise multiple questions. independent.co.ug 
"Mr. Trump's approach to Iran is reckless. His goals are ill-defined," The New York Times commented in an editorial opinion. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said early Saturday morning that U.S. forces have launched a large-scale military campaign against Iran, raising questions about whether the White House is seeking Iran's regime change …
(2026-02-28). Urban Refugees decry "Exploitative" rental fees in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Eri Mary fled Eritrea in search of safety and freedom, she imagined that the hardest part of exile would be leaving home behind. Instead, she says, it has been finding a room she can afford in Kampala. In Uganda's capital and its surrounding suburbs, urban refugees say the …
(2026-02-28). Abim seeks inclusion in the Cattle Restocking Program. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities of Abim District have appealed to the government to officially include the district among those benefiting from the Cattle Restocking Program. The appeal follows Yoweri Museveni's pledge at a rally on November 20th, 2025, to have Abim included in the program after calls from local leaders. A letter signed …
(2026-02-28). Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to 4 Middle East destinations. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The General Civil Aviation Authority in Dubai has announced the temporary partial closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace. The exceptional precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of flights, passengers and aircrews across the country. Flights, including those operated by Dubai International Airport-based airlines Emirates and flydubai, have …
(2026-02-28). The 2026 ranking of Uganda's largest private fortunes. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's Billionaire Axis: Mapping Capital Concentration in a $65 Billion Economy BUSINESS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private capital class is expanding faster than its capital markets. In an economy where public equity remains shallow and disclosure is limited, wealth accumulation has largely occurred through privately held companies, commercial real estate, distribution networks and …
(2026-02-28). UEDCL disconnects power lines in Kapchorwa over illegal connections. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several communities in Kapchorwa District have been left without electricity after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) disconnected power lines, citing illegal connections. Some of the residents had alleged that UECDL workers had vandalized the lines, but the electricity distributor denies the claim. The affected areas include parts …
(2026-03-01). Israel, US attacked as Iran leader met with inner circle: report. newarab.com 
Israel and the U.S. timed their Israel said Khamenei was killed along with top lieutenants including
(2026-03-01). Two dead as Iran launches waves of strikes on wealthy Gulf. newarab.com 
Explosions rocked cities across the Gulf on Saturday, killing two people in Abu Dhabi, while smoke and flames rose from The attacks hit airports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and
(2026-03-01). Iranians in America take to the streets for and against strikes. newarab.com 
Iranians in Los Angeles took to the streets to cheer the In the West Coast city, singing and ululating protesters marched with flags of Shah-era Iran, carrying posters bearing
(2026-03-01). Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport. newarab.com 
Explosions rocked Dubai's Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Two witnesses on the Palm – an upscale, pal…
(2026-02-28). CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed. newarab.com 
In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would likely be replaced by hardline figures from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), two sources briefed on the intelligence said. | The assessments, which were produced over the past two weeks, looked broadly at what could occur in Iran following a U.S. intervention and the extent to which a military operation could trigger regime change in the Islamic Republic – now a pronounced objective for Washington. | Th…
(2026-02-28). Iran, US, Israel leaders' words hint at bloody protracted war. newarab.com 
But beyond the exchange of missiles and drones, the public rhetoric of
(2026-02-28). The US MENA bases in the crosshairs of Iran's missiles. newarab.com 
Tehran has responded to joint American-Israeli air strikes on Iran by targeting US bases in the Gulf with ballistic missiles, which are vital for Washington's military operations in the region. | The retaliatory strikes follow from earlier Iranian warnings that all US bases in the Many of these bases, however, are housed on Iran's doorstep in the Gulf region, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes on military targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Q…
(2026-02-28). UN urges all sides to 'see reason' in Iran-US conflict. newarab.com 
The United Nations' rights chief deplored Saturday's strikes in the Middle East and urged all parties to return to negotiations, saying "I deplore the military strikes across "As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying…
(2026-02-28). Turkey 'deeply disturbed' over Israel-US strikes, Gulf attacks. newarab.com 
The confrontation began earlier on Saturday with the Israeli and US strikes and quickly broadened regionally as Tehran retaliated against Gulf states and Israel. | "We are deeply disturbed over the US-Israel attacks on our neighbour Iran," Erdogan said in a televised address, in…
(2026-02-28). Manama buildings hit by attacks in latest escalation: ministry. newarab.com 
Three residential buildings in and around the Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes across the oil-rich Gulf following "Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted. Civil Defence continues with firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites," the m…
(2026-02-28). Oil prices set for swings next week amid US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on oil supplies from the Middle East remains unclear. | Scenarios before the latest conflict with Iran foresaw a quick price spike that fades if the attacks didn't affect oil shipping and infrastructure such as Iranian pipelines and its Kharg island terminal. However, there would be a bigger price spike and longer-lasting impact if oil infrastructure or supplies were interrupted, for instance because of disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. | Oil prices have al…
(2026-02-28). Iran requests IAEA meeting over 'wrongful acts of aggressors'. newarab.com 
Iran called Saturday for an emergency meeting of the "In light of ongoing
(2026-02-28). Ali Shamkhani: Iran's navy chief leading Defence Council. newarab.com 
Iran's top security official Ali Shamkhani, whom There was no confirmation from Tehran that Shamkhani was dead, but the The 70-year-old Shamkhani, an ethnic Arab who helped restore ties with Saudi Arabi…
(2026-02-28). Is the timing of US-Israel war on Iran significant to Judaism. newarab.com 
(2026-03-01). "The attack on Iran is also an attack on Türkiye" unitedworldint.com/feed/ Interview to Turkish TV Channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was guest on a live broadcast of Turkish Ulusal Kanal's right after the attack launched by the US and Israel against Iran on January 28. Below are the main points of Perinàßek's evaluation in the broadcast. The basic …
(2026-02-28). What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran. whyy.org The Iran launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles at Israel and strikes aimed at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The excha…
(2026-02-28). Philadelphia protesters condemn U.S. military attacks on Iran as some Iranian Americans in the region express hope. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of people gathered in front of Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday afternoon to protest the U.S. and Israeli joint military attack "This is horrific," said David E. Gibson, co-director of Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!, an associate group of Peace Action that organized Saturday's protest. "War is never good, and there are other ways that we can prevent … Iran and other countries from gett…
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-28). Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Democrats in Congress decry U.S. attacks on Iran: 'Americans do not want war'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Democrats across the tristate area are saying In a
(2026-02-28). Nearly blind Rohingya refugee dies in Buffalo after being "dropped off" miles from home by CBP agents. wsws.org Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, who was nearly blind and unable to speak English, was left at a donut shop in Buffalo by two Customs and Border Patrol agents five miles from his home and found dead on a downtown city street four days later.
(2026-02-28). UAW tries to contain anger as Stellantis workers denied profit sharing checks. wsws.org Stellantis' announcement of no profit sharing payout in 2026 provoked immediate outrage among tens of thousands of US workers who rely on the checks to pay essential bills.
(2026-02-28). Oppose the US imperialist war on Iran! wsws.org The attack on Iran ordered by Donald Trump and his war-crazed cabal is a massive political crime, illegal under international law and in direct violation of the US Constitution.
(2026-02-28). Teachers face illegal reprisals over support for student walkouts against ICE. wsws.org Across the US, teachers and students who join or support anti‚ÄëICE walkouts are being investigated, disciplined and even criminally threatened.
(2026-02-28). New Zealand: Union pushes through pay cut for 12,300 health workers. wsws.org The two-year agreement follows a similar sellout by the secondary teachers' union, with both deals aimed at imposing the right-wing coalition government's austerity agenda.
(2026-02-28). Australian housing crisis: Unaffordability at record levels. wsws.org The Labor government's expanded "first home buyer" schemes have not provided relief for workers and young people but rather have inflated prices and further enriched banks, developers, and existing property owners.
(2026-02-28). FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and superintendent Carvalho's home. wsws.org While the DOJ has cited possible corruption, it is likely that Carvalho was targeted for his criticisms of ICE raids targeting immigrant children.
(2026-02-28). Modi visits Israel to strengthen India-Israeli strategic axis, as Washington and Tel Aviv prepare assault on Iran. wsws.org Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to Israel this week, choosing to further elevate India's "strategic partnership" with Israel at the very point that Washington and Tel Aviv are poised to launched a criminal, unprovoked war on Iran.
(2026-02-28). Mamdani's decision to reopen New York City schools after blizzard angers teachers and parents. wsws.org Educators and parents voiced their opposition to Mamdani's decision—and to the leadership of the UFT, which had put up no opposition to it—online as well as in a petition that collected over 170,000 signatures.
(2026-02-28). The 2026 Winter Olympics: Remarkable athleticism poisoned by nationalist chauvinism. wsws.org The degeneration of the games has reached the point where the International Olympic Committee is little more than a direct tool of imperialism.