middleeasteye.net (2026-02-24). Arab League and 19 countries condemn Israel's 'de facto annexation' of West Bank
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Arab League, and 19 other countries, including Spain, Ireland, Norway and Portugal, have condemned Israel's recent decisions to extend its control over the occupied West Bank. | The foreign ministers stressed that Israeli settlements constitute "a flagrant violation of international law", including previous UN Security Council resolutions and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice.
(2026-02-24). Iran FM Spox warns U.S. 'no limited strike' as China tech boosts its targeting. hindustantimes.com Iran has warned the US point-blank — there is no such thing as a "limited strike." Any military action will trigger full-scale retaliation, Tehran says, even as Oman-mediated nuclear talks continue. Adding fuel to the fire, China's MizarVision satellites have reportedly handed Iran detailed imagery of US military assets across the Gulf, including 60 attack aircraft at a Jordan base and the US fleet at Prince Sultan Air Base.
(2026-02-24). Iran vows 'ferocious' response as it weighs sanctions‚Äëfor‚Äënukes compromise. hindustantimes.com Iran has warned that it will respond "ferociously" to any US military action, declaring that even a so‚Äëcalled limited strike would be treated as a full "act of aggression" and met with self‚Äëdefence under international law. Speaking in Tehran after a second round of Omani‚Äëmediated indirect talks with Washington in Geneva, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is drafting its position on a possible understanding that would pair US sanctions relief with clear Iranian steps to ensure its nuclear programme is never weaponised. Watch for details…
(2026-02-24). Netanyahu fears 'nightmare' Iran betrayal as Trump wavers, missile threat soars. hindustantimes.com After his February 11 White House meeting, Netanyahu reportedly asked a senior U.S. official, "Is he still with us? I'm worried," reflecting deep Israeli anxiety over Trump's Iran strategy. As Tehran vows harsh retaliation, ramps missile production toward 5,000 warheads and new talks open in Geneva, Israel fears a nightmare betrayal.
(2026-02-24). Iran 'ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US'. newarab.com 
Iran is ready to take any necessary steps to reach a The talks are set to take place on Thursday in Geneva, a senior US official said on Monday, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner slated to meet with an Iranian delegation for the negotiations. | The two countries resumed negotiations earlier this month…
(2026-02-24). Belarus reaffirms commitment to peace at meeting of Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter. eng.belta.by The Belarusian diplomat expressed solidarity with Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, which are subject to various forms of external pressure and threats. He emphasized the unacceptability of such actions.
(2026-02-24). Fuel shortages and water disruptions see Gaza's lifeline grinding to a halt. thecanary.co 
The Gaza Strip is entering its most dangerous phase since the outbreak of Israel's genocide, with a tightened blockade, widespread destruction of infrastructure and a worsening shortage of basic services. The suffering is no longer limited to food and medicine shortages, but has extended to water, electricity, health and civil organisation, placing more than two […] | By
(2026-02-24). Did Gaza cost Kamala Harris the 2024 election. newarab.com 
An unreleased internal autopsy of the Democratic Party's failed 2024 presidential campaign by then-Vice President Those on the left are generally welcoming the Democratic National Committee's willingness to study this failure. However, there is concern that keeping it under wraps could prevent the party from learning from past mistakes. | "We are grateful to the DNC for providing a space for us to share with them…
(2026-02-24). Gaza anger gives Green Party the lead in Manchester by-election. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). Nadia Moosa Adam on championing humanity across borders. newarab.com 
At 9: 30 pm on 14 November 2025, a plane from Kenya touched down at OR Tambo International Airport. Onboard were 153 Palestinians — children, infants, adults and elderly survivors of the recent The journey to Johannesburg had been long. From Gaza,…
(2026-02-24). Data On The Crackdown On Gaza Protests Reflects Increasing Repression In US. popularresistance.org Protests over the unfolding genocide in Gaza erupted across the U.S. in 2023, quickly becoming the largest mass demonstration since Black Lives Matter a few years earlier. In both cases, the protest movements took aim at state violence and oppression against marginalized groups. | Deeper scrutiny of the protests and law enforcement response reveals how the U.S. government at all levels has escalated its repressive tactics during the last five years. One telling statistic shows how a strong majority of cases filed against Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 were dropped or dismissed, but the crackdown on Gaza de…
(2026-02-24). Global Silence Means License to Israeli Annexation of West Bank. ummid.com If the international community continues to keep silent on the issue, a day is not far off before Israel annexes the whole West Bank and other Palestinian settlements, coupled with its plan to commercialise the Gaza front for the benefit of its American supporters.
(2026-02-24). Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war. newarab.com 
Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ancient cultural heritage. | The Great Omari Mosque library sustained terrible The mosque – in the old town of Gaza City – now stands largely ruined, with its library littered with rubble and dust. | "I was shocked and stunned when I saw the ext…
(2026-02-24). Gazans face heartbreaking forensic collapse amid genocide. newarab.com 
Maqbula Ahmed sits on a plastic stool in She does this most days, shifting between the floor and a broken chair, tears streaming down her face as she remembers them before the Her sons, Muhammad, 45, and Medhat, 42, were killed along with their wives, Nadia and Fawzia, and their nine children when an Israeli air strike destroyed the family home on 30 December 2023.
(2026-02-24). The Palestine Chronicle: Roger Fowler's legacy a Palestinian tribute. asiapacificreport.nz The Palestine Chronicle New Zealand activist Roger Fowler, a longtime Gaza solidarity organiser and Palestine Chronicle contributor, who died last Saturday, leaves a legacy of principled resistance. Roger Fowler was a beloved figure in the global solidarity movement and a steadfast advocate for justice in Palestine. He leaves behind a legacy defined by courage, compassion,…
(2026-02-24). Berlinale award winners demand festival and its backers take a clear stand against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The support for Israel's genocidal policy by the German government and cultural institutions was the subject of fierce and prolonged protest at this year's Berlinale.
(2026-02-24). Thursday 2/26: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-02-24). Mandelson Released on Bail After Arrest Over Epstein Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu Former British ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, 72, was released on bail on Tuesday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest comes amid revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which came to light through emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice in late …
(2026-02-24). Justice campaigner calls for Mandelson trade deals to be rescinded so should Andrew's. thecanary.co 
Global Justice Now director Nick Dearden has called for the annulment of any trade deals arranged by disgraced Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson. The call comes after Mandelson's arrest on suspicion of leaking UK secrets to serial child-rapist Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson's known closeness to Epstein did not prevent Starmer appointing him as a top Downing Street […] | By
(2026-02-24). Not Forgetting the Victims: Club Epstein and Crimes Against Humanity. counterpunch.org 
With a sex trafficking, flesh peddling empire of favours, logistics and the good time to be had by the powerful, the gigantic scale of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network continues to disturb. The least savoury digital library on the planet, available through the offices of the US Justice Department as the Epstein Library, is being combed through with
(2026-02-24). New Addition to List of Nuclear Near Catastrophes. davidswanson.org There are many lists of nuclear close calls. We have a new one to add. On Monday I visited a site in Caracas, Venezuela, where, very early in the morning on January 3, two powerful missiles slammed into the top of a hill, several feet apart, both beneath a tall telecommunications tower. The tower is …
(2026-02-24). Venezuela Receives 304 Repatriated Migrants From US as SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Reach 146. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent flight data and statistics
| Since the start of 2026, 16 repatriation flights have arrived from the US, bringing a total of 2,914 Venezue…
(2026-02-24). URGENT: Cuba needs us! Two initiatives you can join to support! A special message from IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu 
Our Cuban siblings need our support in these urgent times | As you may already know, the Trump administration is attempting to induce famine in Cuba through its latest "emergency" Executive Order, which prevents Cuba, an island nation from importing oil or any energy sources needed for survival. This cynical and cruel policy aims to manufacture human suffering and distraction from domestic issues. And it serves as a precursor to further aggression, as we've seen in Venezuela. | We want to share two interconnected initiatives to build solidarity with the Cuban people and resist the inhumane policies targeting thei…
(2026-02-24). Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Shuffles Diplomatic Cabinet, Appoints Opposition Figure. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed new officials to strengthen political ties around the world as part of Venezuela's Peace Diplomacy strategy. | The Chavista leader appointed Oliver Blanco, who has been active in the opposition, as foreign vice minister for Europe and North America. | "[He is] A young Venezuelan international relations expert who has been active in opposition parties and maintains a firm commitment to the country. Venezuela will benefit from his commitment and professionalism. Young people continue to have a relevant role in national life," the president wrote about Blanco.
(2026-02-24). Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Shuffles Diplomatic Cabinet, Appoints Opposition Figure. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed new officials to strengthen political ties around the world as part of Venezuela's Peace Diplomacy strategy. | The Chavista leader appointed Oliver Blanco, who has been active in the opposition, as foreign vice minister for Europe and North America. | "[He is] A young Venezuelan international relations expert who has been active in opposition parties and maintains a firm commitment to the country. Venezuela will benefit from his commitment and professionalism. Young people continue to have a relevant role in national life," the president wrote about Blanco.
(2026-02-24). 32 Inches Snow, 600,000 Power Outages: Is Climate Change Fueling Extreme Winter Storms? thinktank.pk A powerful winter storm — officially classified by meteorologists as a bomb cyclone nor'easter — has slammed the US East Coast with up to 32 inches of snow, crippling infrastructure from the Mid-Atlantic to New England and leaving more than 600,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm has triggered states of emergency, paralyzed travel …
(2026-02-24). Argentina football league suspends games. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina's domestic football league on Monday suspended its ninth matchday in solidarity with Argentine Football Association (AFA) chief Claudio Tapia, who was given permission to leave the country by a court despite an ongoing tax fraud investigation. | The court's ruling was published Monday, five days after Tapia was barred from leaving the country over the probe. | "The mere existence of a criminal investigation does not in itself constitute sufficient grounds to prevent the applicant from traveling," the ruling states. | Tax authorities are investigating whether the AFA illegally retained retirement cont…
(2026-02-24). World War III: The Documentary and Interview Series. globalresearch.ca The world sits on the edge of another global conflict. | "WWIII: The Documentary & Interview Series" chronicles the current flashpoints of conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East through exclusive interviews with military, financial, and geopolitical experts, placing them …
(2026-02-24). US 'leading the fight' against Southeast Asian scam compounds, FBI official says. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). The Royal Australian Navy is unwilling to listen to its own advice. onlineopinion.com.au Australia ignored its own superior landing vessel design. Now we've spent $1.1 billion on something inferior.
(2026-02-24). Mass Detention Facility Expansion In The US And The Fight Back. popularresistance.org While there has been an ongoing expansion of immigrant detention centers in the United States for nearly two decades, the government recently allocated $38.3 billion to put that on hyperdrive in order to add the capacity to detain 92,000 more people. The government is purchasing warehouses in communities across the US and even considering using military bases. Clearing the FOG speaks with journalist Sam Carliner about the expansion, who is being detained, the appalling conditions in these prisons, who is profiting and how communities are organizing to stop what are essentially concentration camps.
(2026-02-24). NPC welcomes strong alignment between SONA and National Development Plan. sanews.gov.za NPC welcomes strong alignment between SONA and National Development Plan | The National Planning Commission (NPC) has welcomed the strong focus of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the objectives of the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 (NDP). | In a statement on Monday, the NPC said it was pleased that, in his SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the NDP at the centre of South Africa's long-term planning framework. | The Commission highlighted that ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), it called on the President to reaffirm the centrality of the NDP in guiding national priorities…
(2026-02-24). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-24). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-24). Man, 60, defends marriage to young woman, says they fell in love first. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). Court blocks KCB from auctioning Late Babu's Kololo residence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, …
(2026-02-24). FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling. aljazeera.com The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
(2026-02-24). BBC slammed for racist censorship of BAFTA winner's 'free Palestine' speech. thecanary.co 
A skittish BBC has censored a speech from BAFTA winner Akinola Davies Jr. Ending his acceptance speech with "free Palestine", Davies Jr had expressed solidarity with all people who have to leave their countries and who suffer genocide. Because the BBC had left a racist slur elsewhere in its BAFTA coverage, critics highlighted how its […] | By
(2026-02-24). GCC rally with Kuwait against Iraq in maritime dispute. newarab.com 
Gulf states expressed The dispute began when Iraq Kuwait responded by summoning Ira…
(2026-02-24). Chancellor of Germany to start China visit. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will begin a two-day official visit to China on Wednesday, marking his first trip to the country since taking office in May last year.
(2026-02-24). Green Party's Lubna Speitan hits back at critics of 'Zionism is racism' motion. thecanary.co 
Journalist Matt Kennard has published on X the uncut response to the anti-Zionism motion A105 from Lubna Speitan, Palestinian member of the Green Party. The 'Zionism is racism' motion, as it's commonly know, has been criticised by raging right wing outlets as 'antisemitic'…not that old chestnut…the conflation of antisemitism and pro-Palestinian advocacy. Such outlets use […] | By
(2026-02-24). Clearing up some misconceptions about the DoE report. wattsupwiththat.com I'm very proud of the report our team produced. I hope we get to publish a final edition and if we do, people will see how open and constructive debate among people with differing perspectives can lead to top quality science. Stay tuned.
(2026-02-24). Díaz-Canel receives solidarity and affection for the Cuban people during conversation with prime minister of Barbados. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, held a cordial telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, to whom he updated the complex situation facing the island, aggravated by the energy blockade imposed by the United States.
(2026-02-24). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-24). How rendezvous with girlfriend led to violent end for Mexico's most-wanted drug kingpin. scmp.com A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of holiday homes in western Mexico. | The 59-year-old Oseguera, nicknamed "El Mencho", was wounded in a clash with soldiers on Sunday and died while being airlifted to hospital.
(2026-02-24). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-24). Moss Landing BESS Fire Exposed. indybay.org Episode spotlights the devastating Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire and features an exclusive interview with physicist Dr. Michael Hogan.
(2026-02-24). Australia: Early childhood educators in Victoria set to strike. wsws.org Educators remain trapped in a cycle of low pay, excessive workloads and chronic staff shortages.
(2026-02-24). Leidesdorff Plaza, est. 60 years ago by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library, Inc. indybay.org 100 year anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th year anniversary of Black History Month yet the origins of Negro Village, Negro Bar. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and a plethora of Gold Mining towns with early California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry too offensive to preserve and appreciate an unsurpassed golden legacy.
(2026-02-24). Will rain affect Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup Super Eights clash? tribune.com.pk 
The much-anticipated Pakistan vs England Super Eights clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to go ahead without interruption, with weather conditions looking favourable in Kandy on Tuesday. | According to the latest forecasts, there is no rain predicted around match time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, easing fears of another washout in the Super Eights stage. The match is scheduled to begin at 7: 00pm local time, with temperatures expected to hover around 27°C and a 'real feel' of 28°C. | Skies are forecast to remain largely clear, with cloud cover limited to around 14%…
(2026-02-24). Year 4: Why the US Needed the Russian Invasion. consortiumnews.com In a moment of candor in March 2022, Joe Biden revealed why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion to launch its three-pronged, pre-meditated war on Russia, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News March 22, 2022 The…
(2026-02-24). South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters attend the International Anti-Corruption Day Commemoration in Durban, South Africa, December 8, 2024. | © 2024 Eliah July/Gallo Images via Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers, who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state-owned enterprises, from attacks and killings, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to conduct effective, prompt, and impartial investigations to hold those responsible to account and to ensure justice for the victims and their families.During the Sta…
(2026-02-24). Auger-Aliassime wins opener in Dubai. tribune.com.pk 
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and worked to pull out a 6-3, 7-6 (4) opening-round win over China's Zhizhen Zhang on Monday. | Auger-Aliassime was a finalist in 2025 and lost to Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Monday, he saved all four break points he faced but Zhang saved five match points ⚪ two in the 10th game of the second set and three more in the 12th to force the tiebreaker. | Auger-Aliassime's next opponent will be French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who edged Tunisian wild card Moez Echargui 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4). Mpetshi Perricard hit 2…
(2026-02-24). Global oil glut defies geopolitics, drives prices down. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control watchlist. ecns.cn China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control watchlist, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). Greens' Mothin Ali hits back at Israel lobby-funded Starmeroid's racist post. thecanary.co 
Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali has hit back at Israel lobby-funded Starmeroid MP David Taylor. Taylor had quoted notoriously Islamophobic, pro-Israel 'X' account 'Habibi' to attack Ali. It was part of the Israel lobby's flailing attempt to revive the 'Labour antisemitism' scam against the Greens for daring to debate whether to support international law […] | By
(2026-02-24). Will The Latest Reforms To England's Schools And Special Educational Needs Support Deliver? Experts React. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The government has published its proposals for education reform in England, which have been delayed since autumn 2025 and include significant changes to how the special …
(2026-02-24). US Turns to Cambodia in Pursuit of Influence in Southeast Asia. globalresearch.ca As part of the strategic rivalry with China, the United States is now counting on Cambodia to expand its influence in Southeast Asia. However, this comes as Russia and China also pivot towards Myanmar as a counterbalance to the US's …
(2026-02-24). Talk World Radio: How to Work for Peace in Australia. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about peace advocacy in Australia. Our guest, Melanie Morrison, is executive director of the Sydney Peace Foundation which can be found at sydneypeacefoundation.org.au. Melanie Morrison is a …
(2026-02-24). Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government will not interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption body following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national. On Monday, Charlie Charters, a former Fiji Rugby administrator and a journalist, was released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged…
(2026-02-24). Trump's Greenland 'hospital ship' offer rejected by PM with 'no thank you'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed sending a hospital ship to Greenland, claiming concern over residents' health, but Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected the offer, saying "no thank you." The proposal comes amid renewed debate over Trump's long-standing interest in acquiring the Danish autonomous territory for national security reasons.
(2026-02-24). This Week in People's History, Feb 25-Mar 3, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Feb 25-Mar 3, 2026 |
(2026-02-24). Washington's Barbaric Blockade of Cuba Brings Solidarity from Small Global South Nations. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's barbaric blockade of Cuba began on January 29, and already China, Vietnam, Mexico and Russia have stepped up to help. Especially note Mexico, whose courageous president, Claudia Sheinbaum came under such great U.S. pressure that it looked like she might fold on sending oil to Cuba after Trump's threats. She didn't. The world
(2026-02-24). 'Sinners' breaks BAFTA records for Black film-making and that's a problem. thecanary.co 
Blues-infused vampire horror film Sinners took home three bronze masks at this year's BAFTAs, after taking box office charts by storm during its initial release. With the three awards, Sinners has become the most highly-decorated movie by a Black director — Ryan Coogler — in BAFTA history. This is, of course, a colossal achievement, and […] | By
(2026-02-24). Live: Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states in the Middle East will sight the Ramadan 2026 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1447) today i.e. Tuesday February 17, 2026 to confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2026-02-24). PARC Against DARC accuses MOD of 'sneaking through' radar infrastructure. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from PARC Against DARC are accusing the Ministry of Defence of a series of potential moves to split out planning elements required for the DARC radar proposal without including them in the main planning application. They say legal precedents show this practice may be unlawful. A PARC Against DARC spokesperson said: We haven't come […] | By
(2026-02-24). US immigration agents' training 'broken': whistleblower. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-24). Herzog visit sparks questions over Australia's 'core values'. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). These events at Berlinale 2026 revealed truth is impossible to ignore. ummid.com The debate at Berlinale 2026 ultimately reanimates a familiar philosophical polarity: aesthetic autonomy versus ethical engagement.
(2026-02-24). The Innate and Inseparable Ties Between Nuclear Weapons and Energy. counterpunch.org 
What do Canada's retired general Wayne Eyre and Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman share in common? Answer: In their own ways, both have inadvertently warned the public about the deep relationship between nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.
(2026-02-24). Itikaf 2026 at Haramain: Where and How to Register. ummid.com The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has started from Friday Ramadan 03, 1447 AH corresponding to February 20, 2026, online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque, Masjid e Nabawi.
(2026-02-24). UN meeting: Nations slam Russia's ongoing Ukraine violations. moderndiplomacy.eu Dozens of mostly Western countries supported Ukraine and condemned Russian aggression during a U. N. meeting in Geneva, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy encouraged allies to continue their support amid disagreements in Europe over new sanctions against Russia. Norway's foreign minister, Espen Barth Eide, stated that Russia's actions violate fundamental …
(2026-02-24). France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show. newarab.com 
Kushner, whose
(2026-02-24). France restricts US ambassador's access to officials after summons no-show. aljazeera.com US Ambassador sends embassy official in his place, his second time to skip a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.
(2026-02-24). Jewish anti-genocide groups protest tomorrow outside first 'intifada' trial. thecanary.co 
On 25 February 2026, Jewish anti-Zionist groups and other anti-genocide humanitarians will hold a demonstration outside Westminster Magistrates Court. The protest will be in support of three defendants charged with using the word 'intifada'. 'Intifada' is Arabic for 'shaking off chains', commonly translated in English as 'uprising'. Despite its ordinary meaning, the UK Israel lobby […] | By
(2026-02-24). Paramount makes higher bid for Warner Bros Discovery. newarab.com 
Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters news agency on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid — which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company [md…
(2026-02-24). Canada Pledges Aid to Cuba Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada announced on Monday that it plans to provide assistance to Cuba as the island struggles with severe fuel shortages following moves by Donald Trump's administration to block oil supplies. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed that a plan is being prepared to help Cuba but did not provide details about the nature or timing …
(2026-02-24). Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Countries That Back Out of U.S. Trade Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals with the U.S. after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, saying that if they did, he would hit them with much higher duties under different trade laws. Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he …
(2026-02-24). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-24). Starmer gives Gorton Denton candidate the kiss of death. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is the most unpopular prime minister the UK has ever suffered through. As such, he's now said to have a 'reverse Midas' touch, in that everything he touches turns to shit. This was most notable in Starmer's support of Digital ID: Starmer's reverse Midas touch. t.co/bwkOle1uKe — Joe Guinan (@joecguinan) December 30, 2025 […] | By
(2026-02-24). UNAC/UHCP bureaucrats shut down Kaiser Permanente strike without a contract. wsws.org This is a flagrant violation of the basic democratic rights of the 31,000 workers, who have been on strike for a month. They must organize to overturn this decision made over their heads.
(2026-02-24). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-24). US orders exit of Beirut embassy personnel amid Iran tension. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday ordered non-emergency personnel to leave its embassy in Beirut as "This is a temporary measure intended to ensure the safety of our personnel while maintaining our ability to operate and assist US citizens," a senior State Department official said on customary condition of anonymity. | Around 40 embassy personnel left through Beirut's international airport on Monday, a Lebanese security source told…
(2026-02-24). China's forest coverage reaches 241 million hectares, about 100 trees per person. ecns.cn China's forest coverage has reached 3.614 billion mu (about 241 million hectares), equivalent to roughly 100 trees per person, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2026-02-24). Malcolm X was killed by the racist masters of the USA. workers.org 
The following slightly edited article appeared on the front page of Workers World newspaper on Feb. 25, 1965. It was written by the editorial staff. The bullet that stilled the voice of Brother Malcolm X came from the arsenal of imperialist white supremacy. No matter the hand that pulled the . . . |
(2026-02-24). China's DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's latest AI model, set to be released as soon as next week, was trained on Nvidia's most advanced AI chip, the Blackwell, a senior Trump administration official said on Monday, in what could represent a violation of US export controls. | The US believes DeepSeek will remove the technical indicators that might reveal its use of American AI chips, the official said, adding that the Blackwells are likely clustered at its data center in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China. | The person declined to say how the US government received the information or how DeepSeek obtained the…
(2026-02-24). U.S. Stifles Clean Energy Independence in Latin America and the Caribbean. nacla.org 
Renewable energy production brings with it opportunities for social change in Latin America but an intensified U.S. imperialism seeks to prolong the grip of fossil fuels in the region.
(2026-02-24). Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi's India embraced 'Israel model'. aljazeera.com As India under Modi openly embraces Israel, New Delhi appears to import more than just weapons.
(2026-02-24). Cuban foreign minister highlights meeting with UN High Commissioner in Geneva. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez highlighted on Tuesday his meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, during which he denounced the United States' hostility toward his country."Great satisfaction at holding another exchange with Volker Tàºrk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights." | On his X account, the head of Cuban diplomacy also stated that he appreciated "the state of relations between his Office and Cuba, as well as the respectful and constructive atmosphere that exists, which demonstrates the possibility of making progress on issues of co…
(2026-02-24). UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out? indybay.org On the show "What Left" a striking UESF teacher talks about their strike in San Francisco, the lack of democracy and what the members got in their 4 day strike…
(2026-02-24). China sees peak of return travel on final day of Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Passengers crowd Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing as they return from their Spring Festival holiday journeys on Feb. 23, 2026, which marks the last day of the holiday.
(2026-02-24). Sudan's warring factions are consistently targetting aid workers. newarab.com 
One of the latest incidents took place on 19 February, when a The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were allegedly b…
(2026-02-24). President Trump: Give Back the Money and Stop Grabbing More. dissidentvoice.org The White House and Congress can and should provide relief to American families who bore the costs of these illegal tariffs. The administration has the responsibility to design such relief. You took the money illegally; now you should return it. President Donald Trump, you took funds from the American people that were never yours to take. …
(2026-02-24). US-France Diplomatic Rift: Ambassador Kushner's No-Show and Its Aftermath. devdiscourse.com The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, sparked diplomatic tensions by failing to attend a meeting with French officials as tensions brew over comments made by the Trump administration on a French domestic issue, involving the death of a right-wing activist.
(2026-02-24). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-24). Team China excels on and off the field at 2026 Games. ecns.cn Team China has "achieved excellence" both on and off the field in Milan, Italy, over the past two weeks, said Tong Lixin, deputy head of the Chinese delegation at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-24). Fraudulent Finance: Haryana's Bank Scandal Unveiled. devdiscourse.com A scandal involving major financial mismanagement has erupted in Haryana, as a committee uncovered alleged forgery and procedural errors involving officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. This has prompted a police investigation.
(2026-02-24). How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop. grist.org Forests are great and all, but in one way, they don't come close to the raw power of peatlands. Sprawling in the Arctic and elsewhere, like tropical regions, these soils are loaded with plant matter that's resisting decay, turning into ultra-concentrated carbon. Though they comprise just 3 percent of Earth's area, peatlands store 600 billion metric tons of the stuff — more than all the planet's forests combined — making them critical tools for preventing even more global warming. | On the face of it, then, we might welcome the findings of a new study that shows these carbon sinks are indeed expandi…
(2026-02-24). Blizzard Bonus! How Much Will Mayor Zohran Mamdani Pay To Shovel Snow As Historic Winter Storm Hits New York? menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) With many businesses and schools shut across New York City on Monday as it experienced Blizzard, Mayor Zohran Mamdani decided to pay New Yorkers to shovel snow on city's streets …
(2026-02-24). Black Women Most at Risk From Harmful Chemicals in Unregulated Hair Products. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an infectious laugh, a penchant for braided hair extensions and a fierce commitment to reducing health disparities for Black women. Growing …
(2026-02-24). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-24). Scottish Labour MP Leishman says Starmer's faction up to "some dark sh*t" thecanary.co 
There are still just a handful of decent people in the Labour Party, though few and far between. Alloa and Grangemouth's union-backed Brian Leishman is one. Leishman: calling it out In the Commons on Monday 23 february, Leishman challenged Starmer for his broken promise (one of so, so many) to clean up politics. He then […] | By
(2026-02-24). Accused harasser in Cairo becomes TV star, victim gets threats. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). Ethiopia's secret RSF camp: A dangerous new phase in Sudan's war. newarab.com 
A massive, well-fortified training facility in Ethiopia near Sudan's border has been The camp in the remote Benishangul-Gumuz region, capable of housing up to 10,000 fighters, represents the first direct evidence of Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, co…
(2026-02-24). Reform's Matt Goodwin Advises Conservative Peer Linked to Relaunched Nazi Race Science Platform. bylinetimes.com Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election has sat on the advisory panel of the Free Speech Union, which is chaired by Lord Toby Young, a Conservative peer who Byline Times can reveal is in a formal business partnership with the senior editor of Aporia Magazine – the front publication for a reconstituted Nazi eugenics foundation. | Young, who has previously advocated what he described as "progressive eugenics", has a history of sympathies with discredited race science. Since 2022, Young's co-director at his publishing company Skeptics Ltd has been a contributor and senior editor at Aporia, whose…
(2026-02-24). Inspired by Catholic nuns, Kenyan Lutheran pastor becomes church's first female presiding bishop. anabaptistworld.org A Lutheran pastor inspired in her youth by a Catholic priest and nuns is set to become the first female presiding bishop of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(2026-02-24). Greens accuse Labour of being in 'alliance with Tommy Robinson'. thecanary.co 
According to Novara's Harriet Williamson, the Greens have accused Labour of the following: NEW: Green source says "Labour's desperation has led them into an alliance with Tommy Robinson" üëÄ pic.twitter.com/V6Sa2RW1Pk — Harriet Williamson (@harriepw) February 23, 2026 To explain, we'll need to tell you about the Greens' Urdu video: "Unholy alliance" As part of their Gorton […] | By
(2026-02-24). Air ambulance with seven on board crashes in Jharkhand. geo.tv 
The Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV. — X@SumitHansd/FileIndia's aviation regulator said late on Monday a Beechcraft air ambulance crashed in the eastern state of Jharkhand with seven people on board, including two crew members.The Beechcraft C90…
(2026-02-24). Interest in China's orchids set to bloom. ecns.cn For people in China, February often means the excitement of Spring Festival, but in Europe, the wet, gloomy skies can make it a miserable time. So it's "a happy accident" that this is the very time when London's Kew Gardens holds its annual Orchid Festival, which has a China theme this year.
(2026-02-24). West Papuan filmmakers expose Merauke rainforest destruction in 'siege' doco. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch A world premiere of a new documentary revealing the devastation of rainforest in the southeastern part of West Papua is one of two films being screened in Auckland next month. Billed as "Sinéma Merdeka: Stories from West Papua", the programme is showing the heart of a hidden Pacific conflict and will be…
(2026-02-24). How to Plan for Major Life Events (Without Losing Control of Your Finances). moguldom.com Major life events—such as buying a home, starting a family, or planning for retirement—often require significant financial planning. While these milestones are exciting and fulfilling, they can also be stressful, especially when it feels like your financial situation may spiral out of control. However, with proper planning and careful consideration, you can navigate these life …
(2026-02-24). Punch The Monkey Isn't The First Lonely Zoo Animal To Capture Our Hearts Or Raise Troubling Questions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) For weeks, the story of Punch the monkey has tugged at heartstrings around the world. Videos of this lonely baby monkey at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo have triggered global …
(2026-02-24). Petrishenko elected head of CIS observation mission for Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum. eng.belta.by Igor Petrishenko, CIS First Deputy Secretary General, has been elected | head of the CIS observation mission for the referendum on adopting the | new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled for 15 March.
(2026-02-24). Will Haftar and Pakistan's defence deal deepen Libya's divide. newarab.com 
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(2026-02-24). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-24). Aid groups urge top Israeli court to halt 'catastrophic' NGO ban. newarab.com 
More than a dozen international humanitarian organisations have Organisations including…
(2026-02-24). Israeli settlers shot three Palestinians in the West Bank, as IDF troops looked on. haaretz.com Residents of Mukhmas, which was attacked by settlers last week, spoke of settlers 'behaving like animals,' and soldiers standing by who 'smoked as if nothing was happening'…
(2026-02-24). Travel volumes set to hit new highs as holidayers return after Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record travel volumes were expected across China on Monday, the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, as highways, rail stations and airports nationwide filled with people returning to work and school after the Chinese New Year break.
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: 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…
(2026-02-24). Sindh Bar Council demands immediate removal of Governor Kamran Tessori. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Bar Council has demanded the immediate removal of Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, by President Asif Ali Zardari, declaring political activities at the Governor House to be in violation of the Constitution. | A resolution against the governor was approved during the 109th meeting of the Sindh Bar Council, held on February 21, which decided that the "involvement of the Governor of Sindh in political activities and using Governor House for political activities is in violation of the Constitution." | The council demanded that the president immediately remove Tessori from his post, with the resolution…
(2026-02-24). Quakers nominate Concordis International for Nobel Peace Prize. thecanary.co 
Quakers in Britain and the United States of America have nominated Concordis International for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination recognises two decades of community-led peacebuilding. UK-based international NGO Concordis works in some of the world's most fragile conflict zones. It aims to help people tackle the root causes of violence. From Chad to South […] | By
(2026-02-24). Australia: Questions about Bondi terrorist attack remain unanswered. wsws.org The perpetrators were known to ASIO, the domestic spy agency, and appear to have been active in an extremist milieu that included supporters of the Islamic State terrorist organisation.
(2026-02-24). YouTube exec says goal was viewer value not addiction. tribune.com.pk 
A landmark social media addiction trial resumed Monday with a YouTube executive insisting that the Google-owned company's aim was to give people value, not hook them on harmful binge-viewing. | YouTube vice president of engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company's self-styled "big, hairy, audacious goal," set more than a decade ago, to increase viewer time to more than a billion hours a day by 2016. | As he did last week when Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg testified in the same Los Angeles court, plaintiff's attorney Mark Lanier told jurors that Goodrow's compensation climbed with his…
(2026-02-24). How Leading Life Sciences Teams Modernize Validation Without Disruption. moguldom.com When it comes to the life sciences industry, few things are as critical as validation. Whether it's validating a process, a piece of equipment, or software, it ensures everything runs smoothly, stays compliant, and most importantly, produces safe and effective products. But here's the thing: while validation is vital, the traditional methods for managing it …
(2026-02-24). Trump & Republicans Refund NED & AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" In 2026 Budget. indybay.org Trump and the Republicans have refunded the National Endowment for Democracy NED which funds the AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center". This US government funded operation has supported US multi-nationals and US imperialism around the world including supporting coups and rightwing unions internationally. It has also closely worked with the Israeli Zionist corporate union Histadrut. It supported the apartheid regime in South Africa and collaborates with the Histadrut around the world.
(2026-02-24). Philadelphia / Struggle continues to restore historic panels on enslavement. workers.org 
Philadelphia It was a celebratory rally at the President's House exhibit next to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia on Feb. 19 as members of the Black-led Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) and their supporters gathered to welcome the restoration of several of the panels depicting the lives of nine people . . . |
(2026-02-24). Thursday 2/26: The Voice of Hind Rajab. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-24). CIS Heads of Government Council to meet in Ashgabat on 22 May. eng.belta.by During today's meeting, the council is discussing the progress and | outcomes of implementing the three-year plan to improve the regulatory | and legal framework within the CIS.
(2026-02-24). Moscow explosion kills 1 officer, injures 2. ecns.cn One traffic police officer was killed and two others were injured following the detonation of an unidentified device at Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow, the Russian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules. grist.org When the developer Novva first announced that it was building Utah's largest data center campus just south of Salt Lake City, the company's CEO touted the many advantages of the region: among them a low risk of disasters, an expanding international airport, no sales tax on equipment, and the high altitude cold of the desert landscape, which would help keep cooling costs down. Perhaps most importantly, power would be cheap. Utah has some of the lowest electricity costs in the country. | "We believe Utah is a hidden gem for one of the largest wholesale colocation campuses in the United States," CEO and founder W…
(2026-02-24). Is a Transatlantic Trade War Brewing? EU Freezes US Agreement. thinktank.pk The decision by the European Union (EU) to freeze progress on its trade deal with the United States (US) marks a significant moment in transatlantic economic relations. The pause reflects growing uncertainty over US tariff policy and raises important questions about the future of global trade, political stability, and economic cooperation between two of the …
(2026-02-24). Reform MPs are now talking up civil war. thecanary.co 
Many see Reform UK as a toxic party which preys on people's worries to promote division. Now, one of their MPs is talking up the idea of the most divisive outcome of all — Civil War: üö® NEW: Reform UK MP Danny Kruger says a British civil war is possible if they don't win the […] | By
(2026-02-24). China urges Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's remarks released on Monday.
(2026-02-24). Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip. geo.tv 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. — ReutersCarney heads to India first on Asia-Pacific tour.Canada seeks to double trade, target CAN$70bn by 2030.Trip…
(2026-02-24). American Attack on Iran: World War. globalresearch.ca In recent days, Donald Trump has hesitated to launch an attack on Iran, which would eliminate the sovereignty of a state that bases its legislation on its religious faith and democracy. By carrying out this attack, Donald Trump would once …
(2026-02-24). Niche towns attract droves of visitors. ecns.cn Some lesser-known or small Chinese towns and cities — with a strong festive ambience during Chinese New Year — alongside Neo-Chinese style destinations, have experienced "wealth beyond measure" during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday. Both domestic and international tourists have shown a tendency to linger in these areas.
(2026-02-24). Saturday 2/28: Trump Threatens War on Iran- Revolution Books Screens film COUP 53. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-24). On 4th anniversary of Russian invasion, envoy says Ukrainians defending Germany, Europe's freedom. geo.tv 
German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel. — X@GermanyinPAKGerman Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has said that Ukrainians are defending the freedom not only of Germany but also of the entire of Europe.In her message on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, the…
(2026-02-24). Charles Kushner: The Unconventional U.S. Ambassador Ruffling France's Feathers. devdiscourse.com Charles Kushner's tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to France has been marked by a controversial and unconventional diplomatic style that has shaken up traditional norms. Since his arrival in Paris, Kushner has defied expectations, ignoring the formalities expected of a U.S. ambassador.
(2026-02-24). India AI Summit in mess after Galgotia University's 'Robot Blunder'. ummid.com A massive controversy unfloded at the India AI Impact Summit Wednesday Februray 18, 2026 after Noida based Galgotia University put on display a Chinese Robot claiming it to be an innovation of its students.
(2026-02-24). Belarus, UNHCR discuss cooperation on refugee issues in Geneva. eng.belta.by Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta met with UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Ruvendrini Menikdiwela in Geneva.
(2026-02-24). Pentagon: from botched 'hypersonic' flaunts to aircraft carriers drowning in sewage. infobrics.org This will inevitably delay the planned US aggression on Iran. Given this string of embarrassing flops, perhaps it's for the best for the Pentagon.
(2026-02-24). Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money Feb 24. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS This week, legal frameworks and geopolitical threats overrode economics. Trump replaced struck-down IEEPA tariffs with Section 122 duties citing a balance-of-payments crisis economists say doesn't exist—his own Justice Department previously called the statute irrelevant for trade deficits. Japan nervously sought assurances its $550 billion deal won't be undermined by "stacked" tariffs, refusing to …
(2026-02-24). Beijing is of Vital Importance for Tehran: Is the same true for China? unitedworldint.com 
The most probable answer is hidden in a policy inherited from Deng Xiaoping By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, President of the Center for Sino-Turkish Studies, Beijing / China As we enter a period where increasing US-Israel aggression toward Iran and military options from Washington are being voiced at the highest levels, the stance China will take is …
(2026-02-24). Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy. sanews.gov.za Countering disinformation and safeguarding our democracy | By Andrea Naicker | One of the most enduring symbols of South Africa's democracy is the ballot box ⚪ a reminder of our collective struggle for freedom and the power each citizen holds in shaping our nation's future. As we approach the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections, this democratic right depends increasingly on the availability of accurate, credible information that enables citizens to make informed decisions. Yet this critical foundation is threatened by the growing challenge of disinformation. | Disinformation ⚪ false or misleading informati…
(2026-02-24). Two Women From Memphis Helped Lay the Groundwork for Women's Emancipation. globalresearch.ca African women during the antebellum period in the United States were subjected to gross mistreatment and exploitation.
(2026-02-24). CPC launches education campaign to promote sound performance mindset. ecns.cn The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has issued a circular to launch a Party-wide campaign to guide CPC members, especially officials, in establishing and practicing a correct understanding of what it means to perform well.
(2026-02-24). Afghanistan bombing: What's Pakistan's strategy as India-Taliban ties grow? aljazeera.com Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
(2026-02-24). Sunday 3/8: Sacramento: International Women's Day 2026 – Protest Against Fascism & Misogyny. indybay.org California State Capitol Building – front steps | 1315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA, 95814 | This is a peaceful protest…
(2026-02-24). North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un's sister as he vows to boost economy. aljazeera.com The ruling Workers' Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.
(2026-02-24). Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Government to host sixth Investment Conference in Johannesburg | Government will host the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026, as government intensifies efforts to attract R2 trillion in new investment commitments over the next five years. | The upcoming summit builds on the success of the previous five-year investment cycle, which concluded in March 2023, after raising R1.51 trillion, surpassing the initial R1.2 trillion target. | To date, more than R600 billion of these commitments have flowed into projects, supporting the establishment of new factories, mines and o…
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-24). The British Museum cannot erase Palestine. electronicintifada.net Bowing to pressure from an Israel lobby group reflects moral cowardice.
(2026-02-24). Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Business Owners. moguldom.com 
Commercial HVAC systems require delicate care. There are maintenance routines you can do to save money. But there are also times when professional intervention is needed. A comprehensive check can save a ton for business owners in the long run. Get reliable commercial HVAC maintenance with Fusion Repair. Let's discover everything about commercial HVAC care …
(2026-02-24). Is Turkey in Israel's Crosshairs, after Iran? A Strategic Rivalry Reconsidered. juancole.com by — | (
(2026-02-24). Nianhuo rush sparks spending. ecns.cn A distinct shift in consumption trends marked this year's Spring Festival, as the integration of online and offline sales of local specialties, coupled with a surge in IP co-branded cultural items and high-tech gadgets, highlighted the nation's growing cultural confidence.
(2026-02-24). Kuwait fixes loopholes in mandatory military service roll-out. newarab.com 
Kuwait is amending loopholes in its This week, Kuwait issued a decree amending Law No 20 of 2015 concerning national military service to "remedy some of the procedural gaps" under the old regime…
(2026-02-24). Suing for Social Media Addiction. dissidentvoice.org It's not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm, has no intention to harm and, if harm arose, it was unforeseen and unintended. This dance of mendacity has been going on …
(2026-02-24). Mourinho's return upended by suspension. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated. | Mourinho cannot sit in the dug-out for the play-off second leg after being sent off during his team's 1-0 first-leg defeat in Lisbon last week. | The 63-year-old also came under fire for his controversial comments in the aftermath of alleged racial abuse aimed at Madrid star Vinicius Junior by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni. | The Argentine will miss the second leg after UEFA provisionally susp…
(2026-02-24). USS Ford sailors drained by Iran-driven deployments, ship woes and family strain. hindustantimes.com After nearly 11 months at sea, USS Gerald R. Ford sailors say Trump's Iran‚Äëfocused extensions have left them exhausted, missing weddings and births while battling constant breakdowns and sewage failures. As the carrier is pushed from the Med to the Caribbean and now toward Iran, many wonder if it's worth staying in the Navy.
(2026-02-24). Air India technical incidents like fuel leaks hit 14-month high. geo.tv 
An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France. — Reuters/FileNEW DELHI: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached the highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows,…
(2026-02-24). India AI Impact Summit: A Reality Check. ummid.com The India AI Impact Summit may not qualify as an outright failure, but it has certainly emerged as a cautionary tale.
(2026-02-24). Suing for Social Media Addiction: Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand. globalresearch.ca It's not a rare thing to see the founder of Facebook ducking and weaving before the irate comments of Congress as he explains, for yet another time, why his network does not harm…
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: No Nukes Advocacy Hour. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/902796/…
(2026-02-24). Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China. newarab.com 
The deal for the Chinese-made CM-302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed, the people said. | The supersonic missiles have a range of about 290 kilometres and are designed t…
(2026-02-24). European Leaders Affirm Strong Alliance with Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Tensions. devdiscourse.com European leaders gathered this week under the shadow of continuing conflict as the war in Ukraine marked its fifth year. While emphasizing their steadfast support for Ukraine, the leaders faced challenges, including Hungary's veto on new sanctions and disruptions in oil supply due to Russian strikes.
(2026-02-24). Recognizing Failure, Some Liberals Are Reshaping Their Climate Messaging. wattsupwiththat.com The left has been enslaved to their climate change dogma for decades. As such, they're not ready to give it up entirely. But they are trying to craft a new message — "affordability" — around a tired old issue. Apparently, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can simplify the one that he already knows. Will voters think Rover is smarter — or still dutifully obedient?>
(2026-02-24). Congress Must Rein in ICE to Improve the State of the Union. aclu.org In times of war and peace, prosperity and depression, American presidents have complied with their constitutional obligation to deliver to Congress an update on the nation. | It's a hallowed tradition, but this year, due to President Donald Trump's own actions, the state of this union is bleak. However, the good news is that We the People are showing tremendous courage and pushing back to protect each other. | Our country approaches a crossroads at ever-increasing speed, pushed to this brink by the Trump-Vance administration's lawless immigration force. The administration says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo…
(2026-02-24). Gauteng open for investment. sanews.gov.za Gauteng open for investment | The Gauteng Provincial Government says its approach to economic growth is firmly grounded in the reindustrialisation of Gauteng and the deliberate inclusion of township and local enterprises in the mainstream economy. | "Towards the end of 2025, South Africa's labour market showed modest improvement, with national employment rising by almost a quarter million due to growth in the infrastructure and services sectors. | "Our province outperformed the national trend, reaching a record 5.24 million employed and accounting for nearly 70% of national job gains over the past year, with grow…
(2026-02-24). Trump Attacks Supreme Court Over Pending Birthright Citizenship Case. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump demeaned the Supreme Court over the yet-to-be-argued case regarding the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause, while also blasting the court over its ruling that his global tariffs were unlawful. Trump predicted that, if the high court had found his tariffs unconstitutional, they would likely find his executive order seeking to… |
(2026-02-24). Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Ramadan Moon or Ramzan Chand, Wednesday 29th Shaban 1447 H, corresponding to February 18, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-02-24). ‚Ǩ90 Billion Blocked, $588 Billion Needed: Europe's Ukraine Dilemma Exposed. thinktank.pk The European Union's efforts to launch a landmark ‚Ǩ90 billion financial support loan for Ukraine have hit a major stumbling block. Hungary's unexpected veto of the package has triggered intense political backlash in Brussels, raising fundamental questions about EU unity and the bloc's long-term strategy for supporting Ukraine amid a brutal Russian war that now …
(2026-02-24). Border officers dedicated to work. ecns.cn An armed police officer on duty at Dakaihe Border Inspection Station in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.On an average, officers check about 15,000 vehicles, 42,000 travelers and over 8,000 metric tons of cargo per day.
(2026-02-24). How Tourette's Causes Involuntary Outbursts And What People With The Condition Want You To Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were …
(2026-02-24). Court Blocks KCB from Auctioning Late Babu's Residence. plusnews.ug 
Plans by Kenya Commercial Bank to auction the home of the late Cedric Ndilima Babu have suffered a setback after the High Court in Kampala issued an interim order blocking the sale of his Kololo residence, pending a full hearing of a dispute over a mortgage insurance policy. The order, issued on Monday by the Commercial …
(2026-02-24). Spineless Creatures Caucus Tells Democrats to Grow One. indybay.org The figurative encountered the literal as spineless organisms slithered along the Convention floor and made their demands…
(2026-02-24). Egypt urges int'l support for Lebanese army's disarmament push. newarab.com 
Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's
(2026-02-24). Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship ahead of PM Carney's India Visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian government has reportedly initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana. The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit on Februay 26 as Ottawa seeks to reset ties with New Delhi, soured under the previous Justin Trudeau government. | Pakistan-origin businessman Rana is currently in India's custody where he is facing trial on charges for his involvment in Mumbai terror attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2008, killing over 160 people. | Canadian publication Global News reported that Immigration, Refugees an…
(2026-02-24). Soft Investment, Falling Federal Spending Lower GDP Growth to 1.4 Percent in Q4. counterpunch.org 
A sharp decline in federal spending knocked 1.15 percentage points off the growth rate in the fourth quarter. Some of this was clearly due to the government shutdown, which will be reversed in the first quarter of this year, but most of the falloff was due to cutbacks put in place by the Trump administration.
(2026-02-24). KKK-Style Israeli Lynching Leaves American Teenager Dead. popularresistance.org Details have emerged of the killing of a 19-year-old American from Philadelphia who was shot dead by an armed Israeli settler during a raid on the Palestinian village of Mukhmas in the illegally occupied West Bank. The events were reconstructed by journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who interviewed multiple eyewitnesses present during the attack. | Nasrallah Abu Siyam was killed on the first full day of Ramadan after masked settlers, some armed with automatic weapons, stormed the small shepherding community alongside Israeli soldiers. At least four other Palestinians were shot, several more were beaten with metal rods,…
(2026-02-24). The Nowhere Box: Largest Area of the Human Mind. globalresearch.ca Do you remember how you felt during that embarrassing incident as a child? Or is the memory so painful that you unconsciously filed the embarrassment and other feelings associated with the incident in 'the nowhere box'?
(2026-02-24). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Monday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, commending the delegation for achieving its best-ever results in overseas Winter Olympic Games.
(2026-02-24). Sesko seals win for Manchester United. tribune.com.pk 
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick's unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils. | Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six games but has hit top form since Ruben Amorim was sacked in last month. | The Slovenian, who scored just twice in his first 22 appearances after a £74 million ($100 million) move from RB Leipzig, has netted six goals in his last seven games. | Victory lifts United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League, with on…
(2026-02-24). Al-Nassr Winning Streak Without Ronaldo Continues. ummid.com Al Nassr Saudi FC defeated FC Arkadag in AFC Cup Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 match played without its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh Wednesday February 18, 2026.
(2026-02-24). What Body Odour Says About You. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology at work, plus a big helping of culture.Most …
(2026-02-24). Science Knows Of 21,000 Bee Species. There Are Likely Thousands More. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It's a question that has sparked the curiosity of scholars and bee lovers for decades: how many species of bees are there in the world?This might, at first, seem like a …
(2026-02-24). ICE Is Importing Tactics of Brutality and Intimidation From US Wars Abroad. truthout.org Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers pulled over several cars in Eagle County, Colorado. They took the people away in handcuffs, according to a witness, and left the cars idling at the side of the road. When family members of the disappeared immigrants arrived, there was no sign of their loved ones. What they found instead were customized ace of spades playing cards that read… |
(2026-02-24). A Guide To Purchasing High-Performance Vehicles at an Exotic Car Dealership. moguldom.com The choice of a high-performance vehicle goes beyond simple traveling; it becomes a lifestyle choice. It embodies an enthusiasm for engineering, design, and true delight behind the wheel. A reliable and exotic car dealership can provide you with the right car to live out this dream. Knowing how to purchase high-performance vehicles at an exotic …
(2026-02-24). DPRK top leader outlines general economic goals for next five years. ecns.cn The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea outlined general goals for the national economy over the next five years, focusing on stabilization, consolidation and a gradual qualitative development, state media said Tuesday.
(2026-02-24). Kabale Confirms PPRV, CCPP Diseases Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
A confirmed outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV), also known as goat plague, and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) has been reported in Kabale District. According to Dr. Angella Anyongyeire, the Kabale District Veterinary Officer, 15 samples collected from sick goats in the Kitumba and Kyanamira sub-counties were sent to the National Animal Disease Diagnostics …
(2026-02-24). BRICS and the Global South: Anticipating the Steps of the Global North. infobrics.org BRICS can be understood precisely as one of these spaces of institutional innovation and political articulation of alternatives to the liberal international order…
(2026-02-24). History tells us coercion through airpower alone won't work. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has
(2026-02-24). Activists tell Supervisors to "Grow A Spine" to Melt ICE in Marin. indybay.org Human rights activists once again implored the Marin County Board of Supervisors to "Grow a Spine" by directing the county Sheriff to permanently sever ties with the SCAAP program and ICE ending the bounty paid for undocumented prisoners turned over to the agency.
(2026-02-24). At least 606 migrants dead or missing in Med since start of 2026. newarab.com 
(2026-02-24). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-24). When Obote's Soldiers Stopped Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga in 1982. plusnews.ug 
The events at Lubaga Cathedral on Monday occurred almost exactly 44 years after armed soldiers of President Milton Obote stormed the cathedral and halted the liturgy at gunpoint. The earlier incident occurred on February 24th, 1982, during an Ash Wednesday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, when soldiers of the Uganda National Liberation Army halted the liturgy and …
(2026-02-24). Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in September. tribune.com.pk 
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Netflix announced Monday. | The bout between two of boxing's biggest names ⚪ who famously fought a blockbuster clash in 2015, and are now both in their late forties ⚪ comes days after Mayweather announced he is coming out of retirement. | It will be broadcast live September 19 on Netflix, as the global streaming platform increasingly moves into live sports with glitzy one-off events. | "Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in b…
(2026-02-24). U.S. tariffs deepen Asia's uncertainty. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump holds a news conference on the Supreme Court's ruling at the White House in Washington on Friday.The announcement was made a day after the US Supreme Court ruled that the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify "reciprocal tariffs" is unconstitutional.
(2026-02-24). South Korea protests Japan's repeated territorial claims to islets. ecns.cn South Korea on Sunday protested Japan's repeated territorial claims to the islets lying halfway between the two countries, called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan.
(2026-02-24). Paramount gives higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in a play to block Netflix. tribune.com.pk 
Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O) submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, ratcheting up efforts to derail the HBO Max owner's deal with Netflix. | The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets, including the "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" franchises, has raised the stakes for dominance in the streaming-led market. | Paramount's new bid, which improves its initial offer of $108.4 billion, or $30 per share, for the whole company, seeks to address Warner Bros' concerns about the certainty of its financing, the source said.
(2026-02-24). A Warming Planet Makes Nor'easters & Other Storms More Intense: Climate Scientist Michael Mann. democracynow.org 
As the Northeast United States contends with the aftermath of a historic bomb cyclone blizzard that blanketed the region, we speak to climate scientist Michael Mann about the causes and effects of increasingly intense weather events. "We expect to see that increase as long as we continue to warm up the planet by burning fossil fuels and putting carbon pollution into the atmosphere," says Mann. Meanwhile, he adds, policy decisions are making it harder to prepare for extreme weather. With its defunding of scientific infrastructure across the country, "the Trump administration is truly putting Americans in harm̵…
(2026-02-24). Police AI chief admits that £115m new data centre will produce discriminatory results. thecanary.co 
A police chief in charge of AI use has admitted that a new £115m national police data centre will produce biased and racist results. However, he also claims that police will try to mitigate that risk. Which is all fine then, given that the police have done such a good job of combating their own […] | By
(2026-02-24). EU to propose permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian elections. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Commission plans to submit a legal proposal on April 15 to permanently ban Russian oil imports. This timing, just after Hungary's parliamentary election, is meant to avoid influencing the election campaign. Hungary and Slovakia oppose the ban, as they remain reliant on Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party faces significant electoral …
(2026-02-24). Punch The Monkey's Heartbreaking Story: Experts Explain Why Some Mothers Abandon Their Babies. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) A tiny monkey in Japan has touched hearts worldwide after viral videos showed him being left by his mother and bullied by other monkeys. Punch, a Japanese macaque born last …
(2026-02-24). An American professor's lens on China. ecns.cn Once a sociology PhD and labor organizer in the United States, Mark Levine, a U.S. professor based in China, has made the country his home for more than two decades, transforming from an observer into a storyteller who uses music, writing and teaching to bridge cultures.
(2026-02-24). US Postal Worker Letter Carriers Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza in SF to Demand Living Wages. indybay.org USPO members of the NALC rallied at Harry Bridges Plaza on February 22, 2026 to demand a contract and living wages.
(2026-02-24). US pulls Beirut embassy staff as Iran war fears spike in region | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com The US Embassy in Beirut has evacuated dozens of diplomats in what Washington calls a "precautionary measure" — but the timing tells a different story. With over 200 US fighter jets already in the Middle East, two carrier strike groups closing in on Iran, and Marco Rubio abruptly cancelling his Israel visit, war fears are surging. Who ordered the sudden evacuation? Watch for more…
(2026-02-24). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-24). Nearly 200 people massacred by gunmen in Kaiama LGA, Nigeria. globalvoices.org 
Amnesty International blamed the Nigerian government for the 'stunning security failure'Global VoicesNigeria Soldiers in the northeastern part of Nigeria are moving equipment, food, and troops towards the Sambisa forest. The residents of Woro and Nuku villages in
(2026-02-24). Police arrest dozens of Bedouin Israelis on suspicion of weapons trafficking. haaretz.com Police said undercover officers purchased weapons worth over 1 million shekels (around $320,000) from the suspects, including 13 M-16 rifles and 11 Glock pistols. Dozens of weapons were also confiscated during the operation.
(2026-02-24). Hannah Spencer says the 'shit online' comes from a 'vocal minority'. thecanary.co 
Speaking to Zack Polanski, Green candidate Hannah Spencer has explained what's motivating her to run in Gorton & Denton: Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton Hannah Spencer, "It's a really natural thing for anyone to assume that, oh I could never do that, I could never be a politician, I don't know about politics, […] | By
(2026-02-24). Notorious War Hawk is Facing Prison Time For Mishandling Classified Defense Information. covertactionmagazine.com In a case that seems to have largely dropped out of the mainstream media, John Bolton faces an 18‚Äëcount federal indictment for mishandling classified national defense information, a case that tests how aggressively the Espionage Act and related statutes can be used against a former national security adviser whose alleged misconduct blends negligence, personal gain …
(2026-02-24). Defending the democratic right of political speech and assembly in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Why Americans Must End America's Self-Generating Wars. globalresearch.ca The most urgent political challenge to the world today is how to prevent the so-called "pax Americana" from progressively degenerating, like the 19th-century so-called "pax Britannica" before it, into major global warfare.
(2026-02-24). Trump Rolls Out New Tariffs Amid Debate Over Balance-of-Payments Claims. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump announced new 15% tariffs on imports from all countries under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, hours after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA-based tariffs. The new duties are intended to address what the White House describes as a "large and serious" U.S. balance-of-payments deficit, allowing tariffs …
(2026-02-24). RBA's labour market call risks overtightening the economy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-24). Governing by Force on India's Northeastern Borderlands. fpif.org As Myanmar's civil war enters its fifth year and repression deepens in Bangladesh's southeastern hills, instability is steadily concentrating along India's northeastern frontier. Airstrikes, village burnings, and mass displacement now define everyday life across much of Myanmar's Chin State. In Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, militarization and demographic engineering continue, despite a 1997 peace accord that remains only partially implemented. | These crises are often treated as distinct national problems. In reality, they converge most sharply across India's seven northeastern states, often called "the Se…
(2026-02-24). Uganda Says EU Parliament Not the Right Forum for Dialogue, Dismisses Opposition Claims. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, has rejected attempts by the opposition to use the European Parliament as a platform to address concerns over the country's recent general elections, saying Kampala does not consider the EU Parliament "a relevant institution" for foreign policy engagement. Speaking on NBS Morning Breeze, Ayebare said …
(2026-02-24). Reform finally suspend Goodwin's racist campaign manager. thecanary.co 
Earlier this month, Manchester's the Mill published a story highlighting racist comments from a Reform campaigner. The man in question was Adam Mitula, and the party has finally suspended him. The question is what took them so long? Reform have finally suspended Matt Goodwin's interim campaign mgr Adam Mitula following complaints about his online activity. The […] | By
(2026-02-24). Belarus seeks to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan, increase exports of light industry products. eng.belta.by "We are primarily interested in promoting exports. Contracts will be signed today with Vitebsk Carpets and Milavitsa. We are also working on deliveries of fabrics from Mogotex and Orsha Linen Mill. We have ongoing relations with Uzbekistan and have customers," said Nadezhda Lazarevich.
(2026-02-24). New Development Bank and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Signed Loan Agreement for Greener Shanghai Project. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SHRCB) signed the Loan Agreement for USD 100 million equivalent in RMB to finance the Greener Shanghai Project, approved by the NDB Board of Directors…
(2026-02-24). US AI giants accuse Chinese rivals of mass data theft. tribune.com.pk 
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Monday it had uncovered campaigns by three Chinese AI firms to illicitly extract capabilities from its Claude chatbot, in what it described as industrial-scale intellectual property theft. | Anthropic said DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax used a technique known as "distillation" – using outputs from a more powerful AI system to rapidly boost the performance of a less capable one. | "These campaigns are growing in intensity and sophistication," the company said in a statement. "The window to act is narrow". | Distillation is a common practice within AI develop…
(2026-02-24). Egyptian expatriates' remittances hit record 41.5 bln USD in 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Remittances from Egyptian expatriates increased by 40.5 percent in 2025, reaching a record high of 41.5 billion U.S. dollars, up from 29.6 billion dollars in 2024, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday. The CBE noted that remittances rose in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-2026, which …
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 2/25: Earth's Greatest Enemy: Conversation and Strategy with Abby Martin. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/egeconvo…
(2026-02-24). HC Dinamo Minsk secure away win over HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. eng.belta.by HC Dinamo Minsk have returned to second place in the Western Conference, holding the same number of points (78) as HC Severstal Cherepovets, with HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl five points ahead.
(2026-02-24). China's DeepSeek Trains AI on U.S. Nvidia Chip Despite Export Ban. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reportedly trained its latest AI model on Nvidia's Nvidia Blackwell chip, the company's most advanced AI chip, despite U.S. export controls prohibiting such shipments to China. A senior Trump administration official said the chips are likely located in DeepSeek's data center in Inner Mongolia, though details on how the company obtained …
(2026-02-24). Deadly RSF attack on Sudan militia stronghold displaces hundreds. newarab.com 
An attack by Two eyewitnesses told AFP that 28 people were killed. | On Monday, The United Nations said an estimated 2,690 people were displaced from the to…
(2026-02-24). Trump's Iran Gambit: Deception and Dangerous End Games. counterpunch.org 
The Iranian people, divided as they are about the theocratic regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, share the bitter memory of the CIA's 1953 coup that overturned the nationalist regime of Mohammad Mossadegh and brought the Shah in to replace him. I would wager that the majority of Iranians have no love for the United States, especially after the U.S.'s "Operation Midnight Hammer" dropped bunker busters on Iran's underground nuclear reactors during its seven day war last June and reportedly killed 1000 people. Albeit it, with one significant exception: well-off Iranians who thrived under the monarchial reign of Shah R…
(2026-02-24). Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Memorial ceremony held on February 21, 2020 at the Saint Theresia Cathedral l in Kumbo, North-West region, Cameroon, for victims of the Ngarbuh massacre. | © 2020 Private…
(2026-02-24). Inaccurate, misleading and intrusive press reporting is causing serious harm. thecanary.co 
Inaccurate, misleading and intrusive press reporting is causing serious and ongoing harm to individuals and deepening tensions between communities. That's the verdict of the Press Recognition Panel's (PRP) 10th Annual Report on the Recognition System. The report illustrates how irresponsible press coverage is being amplified online and across social media platforms. And this continues to […] | By
(2026-02-24). Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey and various other states condemned Israeli decisions that they said introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank. | "Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli 'state land', accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration," said the joint statement, issued late on Monday by the Turkish Foreign Ministry. | #Statement | We, the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denma…
(2026-02-24). Global Social Movements Urge Hague Group To Heed Palestinian Civil Society. popularresistance.org Friends of the Hague Group (FOTHG), a coalition of major global social movements committed to supporting multilateral efforts to stop the genocide in Palestine and ensuring that such efforts are guided by the demands of organized Palestinian society, has launched a global campaign asking The Hague Group to take decisive action to bring an end to the genocide in Palestine. | In a sign-on letter, FOTHG and major social movement signatories recognize the important policy commitments made by states in the context of The Hague Group, which will hold its third meeting in Amsterdam on March 6-7, 2026.
(2026-02-24). Iraq Emphasizes Domestic Control Over New Government Formation. menafn.com (MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein described the formation of the country s new government as an internal matter, while noting that Baghdad considers the perspectives of international …
(2026-02-24). Keeping Our Promises to Veterans Means Funding Transit. counterpunch.org 
When we talk about keeping faith with our veterans, we often focus on health care, housing, and jobs. But there's a quieter, less visible barrier standing between millions of veterans and the benefits they earned: transportation. For too many veterans — especially those living on fixed incomes or in rural communities — the simple question
(2026-02-24). EU sanctions on Russia stall as Hungary blocks package and Ukraine loan | Orban. hindustantimes.com EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ministers did not agree on a 20th sanctions package against Russia at a meeting in Brussels on Monday after objections from Hungary. "Unfortunately, we did not reach an agreement on the 20th sanctions package," said Kallas. "This is a setback and a message we did not want to send today." Hungary threatened over the weekend to block the EU sanctions plans and to obstruct a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume. Watch for more…
(2026-02-24). Schools shut, troops on streets: Mexico on alert after 'El Mencho' killing. aljazeera.com Authorities deploy 10,000 soldiers nationwide to quell violence following the drug lord's killing in an operation.
(2026-02-24). Reports emerge of US troops withdrawal from Syria, Qatar, and Bahrain, amid escalating tensions with Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The US has reportedly begun to withdraw its forces from According to
(2026-02-24). Presidential State of the Union: A Gathering of Heroes and Advocates. devdiscourse.com The tradition of inviting special guests to the State of the Union address continues this year, with an impressive lineup reflecting a wide array of societal concerns. Among the invited are individuals who highlight crucial topics such as justice, human rights, and national achievements.
(2026-02-24). President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act. sanews.gov.za President delays proclamation of sections of NHI Act | President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) following litigation brought against the President and the Minister of Health. | In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the decision was taken after consultations between President Ramaphosa and Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, in light of legal challenges currently before the Constitutional Court of South Africa. | "The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has…
(2026-02-24). Iranian military helicopter crashes into fruit market, four dead. geo.tv 
Rescue agencies work at the scene after an Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the city of Dorcheh, Isfahan province, Iran on February 24, 2026. — X@MehrnewsComHelicopter came down in Dorcheh city of Isfahan province.Sanctions-hit Iran suffered many…
(2026-02-24). Belarus-Uzbekistan trade up over 34% in 2025. eng.belta.by Belarus traditionally sells agricultural machinery products, woodworking | products, meat and dairy products, and pharmaceutical preparations — | product groups that form the basis of trade.
(2026-02-24). Gavin Newsom's last budget belies his 'California for All' pledge. progressivehub.net CHRIS HOENE | CAL MATTERS…
(2026-02-24). Labour accused of staging by-election video. thecanary.co 
According to Labour, the Greens never stood a chance in the Gorton & Denton by-election. What's strange is Labour are now saying voters are switching from the Greens to Labour, suggesting they did actually abandon the incumbent Labour Party at some point, but have now switched back? We're unsure what Labour have done to convince […] | By
(2026-02-24). SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response. sanews.gov.za SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response | The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response, with sustained reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths driven by a combination of prevention and treatment scale-up. | "We are at a decisive moment where gains will either be accelerated, sustained or reversed," Zigomo said. | Speaking at the SADC Health Ministers Meeting currently underway in Sandton, near Johannesburg, Zi said the SADC region stands at a defining moment in 20…
(2026-02-24). Sunday 2/22: Mass Meeting: Fight for a General Strike to Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Online | www.kshamasawant.org/events/266/…
(2026-02-24). Year 4: The Timeline That Tells the Tale. consortiumnews.com Without historical context, which is buried by corporate media, it's impossible to understand the war in Ukraine. Historians will tell the story, but journalists are cut short for trying to tell it now. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News…
(2026-02-24). Meat, dairy, baby food: What products Belarus supplies to Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by Belarus' Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Aleksandr Yakovchits, who is a member of the government delegation visiting Uzbekistan, revealed which food products Belarus exports to Uzbekistan.
(2026-02-24). Yet another Labour figure charged with sexual offence. thecanary.co 
Former Labour staffer and former Stevenage councillor Conor McGrath has been charged with "taking or making indecent images of a child". McGrath, who used to work for Israel-funded MP Kevin Bonavia, was arrested after a ten-month probe by Herts Police. McGrath appears to have been publicly quiet about Israel. But it's unthinkable that Bonavia would […] | By
(2026-02-24). Historic alleyways in Fuzhou attract thousands of tourists during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn On the final day of the Spring Festival holiday, Feb 23, 2026, crowds throng Nanhou Street in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, as the city's historic alleyways become popular attractions during the festive break.
(2026-02-24). Iran issues warning to students amid renewed protests. newarab.com 
Students have a right to protest but must "understand the red lines", University students kicked off a new semester with gatherings over the weekend in which they revived slogans from nationwide protests against the country's clerical leadership that peaked in January and were met by a deadly crackdown. | On Monday, the third consecutive day of…
(2026-02-24). Pakistani Ambassador to China highlights broader opportunities under China's 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. At this pivotal juncture, how will the SCO continue to play a key role in safeguarding regional stability while seizing the development opportunities presented by the plan? Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi shared his opinions during an interview with China News Network.
(2026-02-24). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-24). High school students protesting ICE remain jailed days after police assault in Pennsylvania. wsws.org Days after video showed a police chief choking a student, at least five youth remain in custody as authorities stonewall the public.
(2026-02-24). South Africa's Carbon Tax Should Stay: Climate Scientists Explain Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The South African minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is proposing to suspend the country's carbon tax after experiencing pressure from fossil …
(2026-02-24). The Dollar Weakens, Falling Below 40% of Global Reserves, and BRICS Advance in Alternative Systems. infobrics.org From the petrodollar to alternative systems: the dollar below 40% of global reserves, gold surpasses the euro, yen, and pound, BRICS test Unity, BRICS Pay, and CIPS, while US$1,5 trillion in military spending exposes the structural constraints of financial hegemony…
(2026-02-24). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-24). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-24). Turkey signs deals for high-speed rail linking Europe and Asia. newarab.com 
Once completed, the line that will pass through north Istanbul is expected to carry 33 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of freight annually, he said, adding that it will open "a new era in logistics" by boosting the country's rail capacity between Asia and Europe. | The funding will support the…
(2026-02-24). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-24). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-24). KCET 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended One Last Time. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has extended once again the last date of application for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 or KCET 2026, the compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission in Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy and other professional degree courses.
(2026-02-24). Cross-Border Business Travel and Spain's Transfer Infrastructure. moguldom.com Spain holds a key spot in the worldwide business scene, acting as a link among Europe, Latin America, and North Africa. Global leaders often pass via Madrid and Barcelona, heading to money talks, tech gatherings, and international board sessions. With rising overseas trips, the speed of getting from the airport to urban areas turns into …
(2026-02-24). Transboundary Waters, Towards Re-securitization. globalresearch.ca During the Cold War era, many transboundary river basins experienced a phase of desecuritization—meaning water issues were no longer considered urgent security threats.
(2026-02-24). Liverpool star fasts for the first time with Mohamed Salah. thecanary.co 
A Liverpool player shared an exceptional experience during the holy month of Ramadan. Reds' left back Milos Kerkez fasted for a full day for the first time alongside his Egyptian teammate Mohamed Salah, a move that garnered widespread attention on social media. Hungarian player Kerkez posted a picture on his Instagram story, indicating that he […] | By
(2026-02-24). Beijing urges U.S. to rescind tariff measures. ecns.cn China has urged the United States to rescind its unilateral tariff measures imposed on trading partners, and said it would keep a close eye on any "alternative measures" adopted by Washington to sustain hefty duties, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
(2026-02-24). New Democrats' Bill Seeks To Refund Trump's Illegal IEEPA-Based Tariffs, Plus Interest. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) A group of 22 US Senate Democrats on Monday introduced legislation that would require President Donald Trump's administratio to fully refund within 180 days all of the revenue, …
(2026-02-24). Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Allegations Against PM Modi. devdiscourse.com In a fierce attack, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak denounced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'national spokesperson of anti-India forces'. Pathak's comments followed Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi concerning an Indo-US trade deal.
(2026-02-24). Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concludes in Verona. ecns.cn The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday.
(2026-02-24). Trump set to deliver second term's first State of the Union: What to expect. aljazeera.com The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
(2026-02-24). PM Shehbaz, Qatar trade minister review bilateral economic cooperation in Doha. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his official visit to Doha on Tuesday. Dr Al-Sayed also serves as chairman of the Pak-Qatar Joint Business Taskforce. | During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in Pakistan-Qatar relations. The prime minister emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan's exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural products, food items and value-added goods. | Mini…
(2026-02-24). Where Ukraine and Russia stand as war enters fifth year. scmp.com Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. | As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, here's a look at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries. | Destruction | The war has resulted in widespread destruction in Ukraine. | Entire cities in Ukraine's east and south, among them Bakhmut, Toretsk and Vovchansk, have been reduced to rubble by fighting.
(2026-02-24). Wednesday 3/4: Together We Declare May Day: Join in Organizing for No Kings 3 & May 1st. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-02-24). A Wider Social Conflict in US Under Trump is Inevitable. ummid.com Regardless of the November results, much of the outcome is already predetermined- a wider social conflict in the US is inevitable, and the breaking point is fast approaching.
(2026-02-24). Islamic State ramps up attacks on Syrian government after issuing threats. longwarjournal.org The Islamic State intensified attacks against Syrian government forces in February. The uptick followed a voice recording released by the group's spokesman, Abu Hudhayfah al Ansari, that announced "a new phase of operations" in Syria.
(2026-02-24). Reform councillor reposts that Labour MP 'should be shot'. thecanary.co 
We cover Reform UK a lot here at the Canary, and little would surprise us at this point. Saying that, politicians openly calling for MPs to be shot is a step up from what we've seen before: Grim Natalie Fleet responded to…
(2026-02-24). Prominent Tunisia lawyer released from prison. newarab.com 
Prominent Tunisian lawyer Souab, 69, was detained in April last year after condemning a Upon his release from prison in Tebourba, about 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Tunis, relatives embraced Souab, who declined to comment, but flashed a V-sig…
(2026-02-24). US women's ice hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation. aljazeera.com Olympics gold medal-winning team has politely turned down a request from President Donald Trump to attend his address.
(2026-02-24). Justifying Civilizational Warfare: the Rubio Doctrine and Huntington's Ghost. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-24). Lebanon fears Israel attack on infrastructure amid Iran tensions. newarab.com 
Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by The comments from
(2026-02-24). Australia seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession. newarab.com 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for Albanese said he had communicated with his
(2026-02-24). How History Remembers Tipu Sultan. ummid.com It is interesting to note in the RSS series for children on Indian History, they had published a book on Tipu Sultan in the 1970s.
(2026-02-24). TRANSMED inicia operaciones para apoyar traslados hacia centros de salud. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de facilitar la movilidad del personal sanitario y de pacientes con tratamientos especiales, comenzó a funcionar este lunes la nueva empresa TRANSMED, un proyecto surgido de la colaboración entre ministerios, instituciones y autoridades provinciales.
(2026-02-24). Edificios del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México son iluminados con la bandera cubana. cubadebate.cu Con los colores de la bandera cubana iluminando los edificios históricos de la Plaza del Zócalo, concluyó la etapa de la campaña de acopio de solidaridad con Cuba, realizada del 14 al 22 de febrero.
(2026-02-24). Trabajadores de la salud de La Habana cuentan con transportación hacia sus centros laborales. radiohc.cu 
Con la apertura este lunes del Servicio Transmed se abren nuevas posibilidades para facilitar la transportación del personal del sector de la Salud en todos los municipios de La Habana hacia sus centros laborales. | La iniciativa, financiada por el Fondo para el Desarrollo del Transporte Público, brindará una alternativa de movilidad para quienes laboran en el ramo, ante el desafiante escenario actual, complejizado por la persecución petrolera impuesta por el Gobierno estadounidense. | La flotilla cuenta con 25 ómnibus de combustión, de 28 plazas, y nueve microbuses eléctricos, con 13 capacidades, en rutas preest…
(2026-02-24). Falleció diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García. radiohc.cu El diseñador gráfico cubano Juan Ayús García, reconocido por su labor en los periódicos Juventud Rebelde y Granma, falleció este lunes, confirmó su hija Danae Ayús Reyes, desde su perfil en Facebook. | Ayús García fue profesor y creador de carteles emblemáticos vinculados a la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la década de los sesenta, etapa en la que contribuyó a consolidar la identidad visual de la prensa revolucionaria. | Su obra incluyó el cartel con la imagen del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Sierra Maestra, reproducido masivamente durante la crisis de octubre de 1…
(2026-02-24). World Baseball Classic: Los récords más complejos de romper. cubadebate.cu A lo largo de los Clásicos Mundiales de Béisbol se han dado varias marcas y récords interesantes. Viéndolo en retrospectiva algunos de estos registros parecen imposibles de romperse en el presente o futuro. La fiesta del béisbol de marzo llegará a su 6ta edición con 20 selecciones en acción.
(2026-02-24). Day Seven of Intense Fighting: Wazalendo Claims Recapture from M23/AFC Forces. plusnews.ug 
The Wazalendo (Patriots) of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland, translated in French as Volontaires Pour la Défense de la Patrie (VDP-RDC), a coalition aligned with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), claims to have recaptured several positions from the March 23 Movement/Alliance of the Congo River (M23/AFC) rebels, …
(2026-02-24). Cuba bajo etiquetas: Cómo Washington sataniza a un país. cubadebate.cu El estudio plantea que, en la política hacia Cuba, EE.UU. no solo sanciona: también "etiqueta". Términos como "Estado patrocinador del terrorismo", "Estado fallido", "régimen" o "síndrome de La Habana" funcionan como rótulos fáciles de repetir que simplifican un conflicto complejo, fijan marcos de interpretación y preparan el terreno para decisiones más agresivas, incluida la intervención militar.
(2026-02-24). Penetraciones del mar afectan zonas cercanas al Malecón habanero este lunes. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en el municipio Plaza de la Revolución, Roilán Rodríguez Barbán, informó a través de su perfil en Facebook sobre el monitoreo de las penetraciones del mar en varias arterias de la capital. Las afectaciones se concentran en las calles 3ra, 5ta y Calzada, pertenecientes al Consejo Popular Vedado-Malecón.
(2026-02-24). Cuba bajo etiquetas: Cómo Washington sataniza a un país. cubadebate.cu El estudio plantea que, en la política hacia Cuba, EE.UU. no solo sanciona: también "etiqueta". Términos como "Estado patrocinador del terrorismo", "Estado fallido", "régimen" o "síndrome de La Habana" funcionan como rótulos fáciles de repetir que simplifican un conflicto complejo, fijan marcos de interpretación y preparan el terreno para decisiones más agresivas, incluida la intervención militar.
(2026-02-24). Argentina extiende su dominio sobre Cuba en softbol masculino: 6-0 y sexto triunfo consecutivo en ocho años. cubadebate.cu La selección argentina de softbol masculino exhibió su poderío este lunes al vencer 6-0 a Cuba en la tercera jornada del XIII Campeonato Panamericano que se celebra en esta ciudad. El conjunto albiceleste reafirmó su dominio sobre los antillanos, a quienes no han perdido en los últimos ocho años, sumando su sexto triunfo consecutivo en el historial reciente.
(2026-02-24). Canciller denuncia nueva escalada agresiva de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Segmento de Alto Nivel del 61 período de sesiones del Consejo de Derechos Humanos. | Señora vicepresidenta: | Ha surgido una dictadura en el mundo globalizado. El orden nacido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial para evitar una tercera está siendo destruido y se proclama la filosofía del despojo como el derecho excepcional y supremo de los Estados Unidos de América a la conquista y el uso de la fuerza como una forma de ser inmanente, natural y cotidiana. | Más allá de las ideologías, todos los estados nacionales c…
(2026-02-24). Cuba øun Estado fallido? radiohc.cu El prestigioso académico e investigador cubano Luis René Fernández Tabío destacó la fortaleza institucional del sistema socialista en Cuba, "lo que permite garantizar el funcionamiento y la estabilidad de la sociedad en cualquier circunstancia". | En entrevista para esta radioemisora dejó claro que la Mayor de las Antillas dista mucho de ser un Estado fallido y agregó que es ese un argumento que utiliza la administración Trump para promover otro de sus instrumentos agresivos. Aquí la ampliación:…
(2026-02-24). 24 de febrero de 1895: La guerra de Martí. cubadebate.cu El 10 de octubre de 1868 prendió para siempre la llama de la independencia en la isla de Cuba. La gesta comenzada por Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, heredero del espíritu de lucha de quienes en la primera mitad del siglo XIX buscando liberar a Cuba del colonialismo español acompañaron al Libertador Simón Bolívar o pelearon en México contra las invasiones extranjeras, desde entonces, no se apagó jamás.
(2026-02-24). Carta abierta del Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel a Barack Obama. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel escribió una carta abierta a Barack Obama instándolo a que exija que el gobierno y el Congreso de EEUU pongan fin al criminal bloqueo a Cuba…
(2026-02-24). Sunday 3/15: No Rest Until Liberation Rally. indybay.org 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey, Ca 93940…
(2026-02-24). I BRICS partono da New Delhi: il primo vertice degli sherpa lancia l'anno Indiano. strategic-culture.su Presidenza, agenda economica, de-dollarizzazione, nuove adesioni: radiografia completa del vertice che apre il capitolo più ambizioso nella storia del raggruppamento | Segue nostro New Delhi, 9-10 febbraio: il vertice che apre l'anno BRICS | Si è tenuto a New Delhi il 9 e 10 febbraio il primo incontro degli sherpa e sous-sherpa BRICS sotto la presidenza indiana, segnando l'avvio operativo di quello che si preannuncia come un anno crucial…
(2026-02-24). US-backed "execution" of Jalisco Cartel chief threatens greater carnage in Mexico. wsws.org The US-directed "execution" of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho in Mexico has unleashed nationwide chaos and will be exploited to deepen militarization and imperialist control.
(2026-02-24). Trump Demanded El Mencho's Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price. theintercept.com 
On Sunday, in the wake of a military operation to kill one of the country's most infamous drug traffickers, clashes broke out across the Mexico, leaving dozens dead and producing Within hours of the operation in which troops killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a rural hideout outside Guadalajara, gunmen loyal to his Jalisco New Generation C…
(2026-02-24). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-24). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-24). Resistencia en Accion NJ Presser Responds to Attack on Auto Shop Commentary on Sherrill's ICE Responses. fightbackbetter.com 
Asma Elhuni, a coordinator of Community Responders of Resistencia en Accion NJ was asked by the Princetonian to respond to…
(2026-02-24). Cuba's ambassador to Mexico denounces U.S. economic warfare. radiohc.cu "The criminal economic war waged by the United States against Cuba has brought the island's economy to a near standstill," denounced Havana's ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, in an interview published today by La Jornada. | The diplomat told the newspaper that Washington's strategy, based on "lies" and motivated by the desire of an old Cuban elite to return to the power that the revolution wrested from them, has a "violent" economic impact on the daily lives of the country's inhabitants. | "The idea of resistance is in the Cuban DNA… There is no intention of surr…
(2026-02-24). Trump's National Security Team: Dangerous and Dysfunctional. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of 9/11, there has been a dangerous militarization of our national security and foreign policies. The military has been used to secure foreign policy goals, and the intelligence community has been militarized and politicized. Spending on defense has been excessive and even reckless. The presidencies of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden contributed to these problems with the misuse of military power after the 9/11 attacks. But it has been the authoritarian style of the Trump presidency that has made U.S. national security policy dangerous and dysfunctional. In the process, our democracy at ho…