(2026-02-26). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-02-26). How the Gaza genocide is transforming Israel's military relations with Europe. mondoweiss.net 
Israel once sold itself as the "most moral" army in the world to promote its arms and expertise to the West. Now, after October 7, the country is embracing its image as a garrison state to rebrand its weapons and worldview — and Europe is buying it.
(2026-02-26). Gaza does not need new overlords. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. plan for Gaza is the final stage of Israel's genocide. Bombs and bulldozers obliterated Gaza's landscape, and now skyscrapers and data centers aim to dismantle its social fabric and capacity to resist.
(2026-02-26). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-26). Surviving genocide: The story of resistance and solidarity of the Rohingya people. links.org.au 
Noor Sadeque talks about the daily lives and prospects for Rohingya refugees, who experienced genocide and suffer from war and exile, as well as the importance of understanding mutual experiences and international solidarity.
(2026-02-25). Labour MP seemingly denies genocide to attack the Greens. thecanary.co 
In October 2025, the UN found that Israel was committing a genocide in Gaza. The UN wasn't the first body to come to this conclusion, but it was one of the most significant. On 24 February, Labour MP David Taylor seemed to describe the 'genocide' label as a 'baseless antisemitic conspiracy theory'. This is genocide […] | By
(2026-02-26). Pakistan highlights children's vulnerability. tribune.com.pk 
Highlighting that children living under foreign occupation are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses and violence, Pakistan on Wednesday called for intensifying efforts to strengthen child protection by addressing root causes of conflicts and resolving them through peaceful means. | "In Occupied Palestinian Territory — both in Gaza and the West Bank — countless children have been killed or scarred for life," Pakistani delegate Zulfiqar Ali said in his remarks to the UN Security Council meeting held under Arria-Formula format named after a former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, Diego Arriva.
(2026-02-26). 17,000 Unaccompanied Orphans in Gaza, in World's Biggest Orphan Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Earlier this month, Jonathan Crickx, the State of Palestine Chief of Communication for UNICEF (the UN International Children's Emergency Fund), These 17,000 children are alone and on their own.
(2026-02-26). Wall of Carnage Gazans, Olive Trees and Mosques. counterpunch.org 
In the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, where I live, during Israel's destruction of the Gaza Strip, a Democratic Party activist hung a flag of the state of Israel across the way from the only grocery store in town ⚪ so that almost every member of the community would see it.
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: Ethnic Cleansing of the West Bank: It's Even Worse than You Think. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-March2026…
(2026-02-26). Araghchi Urges US 'Seriousness' as Third Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Begins. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's foreign minister met his Omani counterpart as part of renewed diplomatic efforts over nuclear negotiations with Washington. The third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States commenced on Wednesday evening with a meeting between Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Badr Albusaidi. Discussions focused on Iran's positions regarding nuclear issues and the …
(2026-02-26). FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman embassy in Geneva to participate in indirect talks with US. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-26). USS Ford on fire, split in half: Khamenei broadcasts 'ship-sinking' ultimatum after Trump 'warns'. hindustantimes.com As USS Gerald R. Ford sails east and U.S. tankers land in Israel, Iran has broadcasted a chilling AI simulation of an American carrier being torn apart at sea. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that a "weapon that can send a warship to the bottom" is more dangerous than the ship itself. The video comes amid the largest U.S. regional buildup in years — and just days before fresh U.S.—Iran talks in Geneva. With carriers closing in and missiles showcased on screen, is this deterrence, or a signal of looming confrontation?>
(2026-02-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Lessons From Iraq to Stop a War Against Iran. covertactionmagazine.com Is the U.S. government preparing to go to war with Iran? Leading up to talks set to happen towards the end of the week in Geneva, the Trump administration has also threatened Iran with war…
(2026-02-26). Rhetoric spikes as Trump, Iran trade warnings ahead of Geneva nuclear talks. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated after Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to draw fresh red lines over Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Tehran hit back swiftly, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning of a "decisive, strong response" to any military action. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei openly mocked Washington's claims, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released fresh drill footage showcasing missile and drone capabilities. The exchange comes just days before another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, underscoring the widening gulf between rhetoric and…
(2026-02-26). Geneva talks test Trump's red lines as US buildup, Iran tracking raise war fear. hindustantimes.com As high-stakes Geneva talks approach, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has issued a stark warning: without a new deal, force could follow. His remarks land amid the largest U.S. military buildup in the region in over a decade, with carriers and air wings positioned near Iran. At the same time, fresh satellite disclosures and intelligence chatter are fueling fears that Tehran is closely tracking every move. With Trump reiterating his red lines and Iran insisting diplomacy must prevail, the region stands at a knife's edge. Is Geneva the last off-ramp?
(2026-02-26). US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat. geo.tv 
US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. — ReutersUS military buildup has raised fears of regional conflict.Khamenei faces internal pressure due to economy, protests.Iran has indicated it could make concessions.GENEVA: Iran and the US hold the latest…
(2026-02-26). CIA's new Farsi outreach sparks Iran protest as Geneva nuclear talks loom. hindustantimes.com Iran has sharply criticized the Central Intelligence Agency after it released a Farsi-language video on X urging Iranians to make secure contact and share information. The Iranian Embassy in The Hague accused Washington of "open interference," saying the outreach crossed diplomatic lines. The message comes amid escalating tensions between United States and Tehran ahead of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva. With military assets repositioned across the region and President Donald Trump warning that force remains an option, the social media clash signals an intensifying intelligence and information war between the tw…
(2026-02-26). Vance warns Iran to take US threats seriously. tribune.com.pk 1724219889-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(32)1724219889-0.jpg)
US Vice President JD Vance told Iran Wednesday to take Washington's threats of military action "seriously," a day after President Donald Trump appeared to build the case for war in his State of the Union address. | As US forces mass in the Middle East, Trump claimed in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that Iran was seeking to develop missiles that can strike the United States. | Trump also accused the Islamic republic, whose negotiators will meet US officials in Geneva on Thursday, of having "sinister nuclear ambitions" and working to rebuild a nuclear program that was targeted by US strikes last year. | Vanc…
(2026-02-26). Prince Andrew Is Not A Commoner, He Is A Prince. counterpunch.org 
Since the recent, massive revelations of the Epstein Files, there has been a concerted effort to rapidly change Prince Andrew's moniker to the common Andrew Mountbatton-Windsor. But this isn't coming from the public. This is essentially a media driven project of window-dressing and PR for the royal family. Andrew without the "prince" part is intended
(2026-02-26). Bill Gates apologizes to staff over Epstein ties: I did nothing illicit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates admitted that he had two affairs and apologized to his Foundation staff for having ties with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire insisted that he didn't partake in Epstein's disturbing crimes. However, Bill Gates acknowledged the fact that he had an affair with two Russian women, whom Epstein found later. Gates added in the recording obtained by the WSJ, "I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made," and "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing…
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Venezuela: Renuncian fiscal general de la República y el defensor del pueblo. radiohc.cu Tarek William Saab, quien ejerció como fiscal general de Venezuela desde 2017, remitió su carta de renuncia a la Asamblea Nacional, lo mismo que el titular de la Defensoría, Alfredo Ruiz, cargo para el cual fue designado en 2017 y reelecto en 2024, informó el ente legislativo en su sesión ordinaria de este miércoles. | En su misiva, Saab sostuvo que declinaba seguir en su posición tras haberla asumido ´en medio de una circunstancia histórica de excepcional desafío para el presente y el futuro ª de su país. | Explicó que en ese lapso, el Ministerio Público desempeñó el ´rol constitucional de pres…
(2026-02-26). Lawfare Diplomacy: How the U.S. Bullied its Way Back into the Panama Canal. nacla.org 
The quiet reclamation of the Canal reveals that the Trump administration has more sophisticated tools at its disposal for asserting its hegemony in the Western Hemisphere.
(2026-02-26). Budget restores SA's credibility. sanews.gov.za Budget restores SA's credibility | The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government's implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country's global standing. | This is due to government's efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing structural reforms, investing in growth-enhancing infrastructure, and building State capacity. | South Africa's consolidated budget deficit narrowed to 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025/26, an improvement from 4.8%. | The def…
(2026-02-26). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-26). Govt to publish constituency-level development data directory, says Ahsan Iqbal. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday announced that the government will publish a constituency-level development data directory aimed at providing detailed insights into development indicators and promoting transparency. | Addressing the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad on its second day, the minister said the Ministry of Planning and Development had largely completed work on the initiative. He noted that the directory would foster "positive competition among public representatives in the development sector." | Iqbal also underscored the need for an empowered local g…
(2026-02-26). In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract. portside.org In a Historic Vote, Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Get Their First Union Contract |
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable. sanews.gov.za Increases in social grants welcomed as a lifeline for SA's most vulnerable | The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the increase in social grant amounts announced by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. | All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. | The grant increases are as follows: | Old age grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | War veterans grant will increase from R2 335 to R2 420. | Disability grant will go up from R2 315 to R2 400. | Foster care grant rises from R1 250 to R1 295. | Care dep…
(2026-02-26). How Poisonous Mercury Can Get From Coal-Fired Power Plants Into Fish You Eat — Trump's EPA Just Weakened Rules Meant to Lower the Risk. counterpunch.org 
For years, people fishing along the banks of the White River that winds through Indianapolis were met by ominous signs warning about eating the fish they catch. One of those risks was mercury poisoning. Mercury is a neurotoxic metal that can cause irreparable harm to human health — especially the brain development of young children.
(2026-02-26). Remembering Dushyant Kumar who imparted a new meaning to Hindi Ghazal. ummid.com Fifty years have passed since the death of Dushyant Kumar (September 1, 1933 — December 30, 1975), his 50th death anniversary can be an opportunity to examine his creativity afresh.
(2026-02-26). A Few Soundbites to Accompany the Left's Chomstein Outfreakage. counterpunch.org 
"At the peak of the disco outfreakage, the stray energies in that area came to the fore, and ultimately, monsters were created." —Bruce Bickford, Clay Animator-in-Residence at The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (i.e., Zappa's basement) In the grand tradition of The Golden Treasury of America's Most Beloved Chomsky Soundbites, here are some relevant quotes that
(2026-02-26). Pro-Immigrant National Council of Jewish Women @ Same Address as Roseland ICE Harm Operation Center. fightbackbetter.com Not a day seems to go by without reports of ICE bringing violence to our NJ communities. (video about today's…
(2026-02-26). U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time. portside.org U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time |
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/1: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-26). Private Equity Killed My Thrift Store. counterpunch.org 
Gol dang it. On top of everything else going on in the world, they had to go and close my thrift store?! The Georgia Avenue Thrift in Washington, D.C.'s Brightwood neighborhood was one of my happy places for more than 20 years. Nothing gave me a reality-escaping retail rush like the killer deals I scored
(2026-02-26). Fighting Autocracy and Corruption. portside.org Fighting Autocracy and Corruption |
(2026-02-26). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Ski resorts are increasingly reliant on snowmaking. But at what cost? grist.org 
This winter's snow cover is the In Colorado, less than a third of Arapahoe Basin's runs are open. In Washington, Mt. Baker Ski Area
(2026-02-26). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-26). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-26). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-26). Galatasaray survive Juve scare. tribune.com.pk 
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at 10-man Juventus on Wednesday, with two extra-time goals limiting the Turkish outfit to a 3-2 defeat. | Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz scored the goals which allowed Galatasaray to win a thrilling tie 7-5 on aggregate and set up a clash with either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the next round. | Galatasaray's previous appearance in the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition was in 2014 and they were fortunate to make it through on Wednesday, even with Juve having to play most of the n…
(2026-02-26). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-26). Randy Fine Spreads More Hate. scheerpost.com Randy Fine at the 2023 Florida Stands With Israel Conference. Florida Senate, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Michael F. Brown / Congressman Randy Fine of Florida,…
(2026-02-26). Staying Sane In An Insane World: Where I Go To Find My Center. counterpunch.org 
Sometimes the insanity of the world gets to me, I feel overwhelmed, almost drowned in it. Then I just have to step back and find my center. That's what I've been doing recently. It's been almost a month since I last posted, and I generally don't like to leave such a gap. But at times
(2026-02-26). US drops charges against Chinese scientists for smuggling worms after diplomatic talks. scmp.com Beijing intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biological materials into the US, defence lawyers said. | The materials turned out to be mostly tiny, transparent worms — nothing dangerous — though US officials last year hailed the arrests as a victory for national security. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to "advance a malicious…
(2026-02-26). Fact Check: News claiming China's approval to Quranic Education is fake. ummid.com Viral news claiming China's approval to Quranic Schools and developing Islamic Education after fact check analysis has turned out to be fake.
(2026-02-26). Last-gasp penalty sends Atalanta past Dortmund. tribune.com.pk 
Lazar Samardzic smashed home a stoppage-time penalty to complete a dramatic 4-1 victory for Atalanta over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the Italian side into the Champions League's last 16 with a comeback 4-3 aggregate triumph. | Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini was sent off after his studs caught the head of Atalanta's Nikola Krstovic in the penalty area and Samardzic converted the spot kick in the 98th minute to send the Italians through. Atalanta will now face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the round of 16 with the draw on Friday. | "Everyone had written us off, but this match showed once again how…
(2026-02-26). Elected officials, health experts urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases on public lands. indybay.org California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast.
(2026-02-26). Salim Khan stable as treatment continues at Mumbai hospital. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan, father of superstar Salman Khan, is currently receiving treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. | At an event, while speaking to the media, Amir Khan gave certain updates about the status of Salim Khan's health. He said, "I went to meet Salim Sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon. Since he is in the ICU, I couldn't meet him personally, but sat with the family". | View this post on Instagram | He further revealed, "Alvira tells me every day that his health is improving. We are all praying that he returns home soon…
(2026-02-26). Ishaq Dar departs for Jeddah to attend OIC Executive Committee meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to attend the Open-Ended Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee in Jeddah, scheduled from February 26 to 28, according to a Foreign Office post on X. | According to…
(2026-02-26). Modi says India stands firmly with Israel during Jerusalem visit. geo.tv 
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem February 25, 2026. — ReutersModi expresses condolences for victims of Hamas's…
(2026-02-26). Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after US border agents release him out in cold. scmp.com A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border Patrol has been found dead on a downtown street, according to city authorities on Wednesday. | Police officers in the upstate New York city located the body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, on Tuesday evening, the Buffalo Police Department said.
(2026-02-26). Pakistan women register their highest-ever ODI total. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan women were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of a 362-run target in the second ODI as South Africa gained a 2-0 lead in the series here at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday night. Pakistan registered their highest ever ODI total surpassing the previous 335-3 against Ireland women in 2022 in Lahore. | The third ODI of the series will take place on Sunday, 1 March at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. | Pakistan's spirited effort was led by fluent half-centuries from Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and skipper Fatima Sana. Syeda Aroob Shah and Diana Baig also chipped in with valuable contributi…
(2026-02-26). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-02-26). End the War on the Cuban People! portside.org End the War on the Cuban People! |
(2026-02-26). The state of a (not) independent Australia address. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday next Saturday February 28th 10am. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-02-26). 26.2m children out of school, 13.4m girls, says education report. tribune.com.pk 
The Statistics and Trends Report 2023-24 on girls' education reveals that a total of 26.2 million children are still out of school, 13.4 million of whom are girls. | {{pdf}} | Regarding facilities for disabled students, the report revealed that 23% of schools have ramps, but there are fewer educational institutions providing special teaching materials or assistive devices. | Read: HEC makes AI course mandatory for all degree programmes from 2026 | The report also mentions that 23% of teachers in girls' schools are trained at the foundational level. Only 19% of schools have digital devices. Furthermore, the edu…
(2026-02-26). Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs? tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade deals and future plans, while fueling a rush for refunds. | Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda: | Trump's new 10 per cent tariff on imports took effect Tuesday and will last for 150 days. It is widely viewed as a bridge towards more lasting action. | This does not apply to sectors targeted by separate investigations, such as steel, aluminium, and autos, nor does it hit the swath of goods entering the United States under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. | Tru…
(2026-02-26). 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?
(2026-02-26). A Dog's Life: Is Randy Fine's Judeo-Christian Civilization on a Leash? muslimskeptic.com You may have already come across the latest episode of provocation from Randy Fine. For those who aren't aware, he's a U.S. Republican lawmaker whose public record is saturated with Jewish supremacism and Islamophobic bile, especially with dehumanizing rhetoric about Palestinians. In his most recent outburst, Fine declared that, if forced to choose, he would …
(2026-02-26). Healthcare Workers at Oakland AHS Highland Hospital Rallied For Justice, Living Wages. indybay.org Oakland AHS Highland Hospital workers who are members of SEIU CIR and SEI 1021 rallied for a contract for CIR interns and residents, against ICE and the massive layoffs…
(2026-02-26). Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish. sanews.gov.za Public warned against consumption of washed-up lobster and fish | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned members of the public that washed-up lobster and fish are not safe for human consumption. | The department has confirmed that red tide conditions along Elands Bay in the West Coast have resulted in large marine walkouts and mortalities, including significant numbers of West Coast Rock Lobster (kreef) and other fish species in and around Elands Bay. | "The time of death of these cannot be confirmed. Exposure to algal toxins and bacterial contamination poses a serious health…
(2026-02-26). NZ mayor swims to ease sewage fears. tribune.com.pk 
The mayor of New Zealand's capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local wastewater treatment plant pumped raw sewage into the ocean and sprayed faecal matter on coastal homes. | Millions of litres of raw sewage have flown into the waters off Wellington's picturesque south coast beaches since the breakdown of the Moa Point facility on February 4. | Sporting swimming trunks and a rash guard shirt, mayor Andrew Little dived face first into the surf as he sought to reassure angry residents that the water was now safe.
(2026-02-26). Royal Pines redevelopment raises major questions on the Gold Coast. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-02-26). "India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment—and beyond" : Modi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared unconditional support for Israel during a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian leader to speak before Israel's parliament."India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment, and beyond," Modi said, delivering a clear message of solidarity as he condemned terrorism "unequivocally" and emphasized shared democratic values and the joint fight against extremism.Modi's two-day state visit marks a significant step in the deepening strategic partnership between India and Israel. In his speech, he highlighted expanding coopera…
(2026-02-26). The Still Relevant Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. covertactionmagazine.com Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. —George Orwell, quoted by Shabak chief Ami Ayalon in 1996. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only homicidal politician in the Promised Land. On December 29, 2025, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionism Party called Israeli Supreme Court …
(2026-02-26). Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress. tribune.com.pk 
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco. | Italian giants Juventus almost pulled off a stunning comeback from their 5-2 first leg deficit against Galatasaray, but extra-time goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz gave the Turks a 7-5 aggregate victory, while Lazar Samardzic's injury-time spot-kick put Atalanta through 4-3 on aggregate against Borussia Dortmund. | Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate suc…
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Trump vows historic turnaround in SOTU. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. | Arriving to address a joint session of Congress, Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans ⚪ while Democrats remained seated in protest. | "My fellow Americans, our nation is back bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before," Trump said. | The 79-year-old hoped the primetime stage will help him to sell voters on the achievements of a breakneck an…
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-26). IHC removes objections on Imran, Bushra appeals in Toshakhana-II case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday removed all objections on the appeals filed against the Toshakhana case sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The court also directed that the appeals be numbered and scheduled for hearing. | Barrister Salman Safdar said, "You are seeing us in court for the first time; do not let us leave empty-handed." Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro remarked, "Both your applications have been approved; you will not leave empty-handed." | On December 20, a special court sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in the Toshakh…
(2026-02-26). Will Mamdani Abolish Police, or Simply Make Them Obsolete. counterpunch.org 
As part of his proposed city budget for 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just canceled the NYPD's plan to hire 5,000 more police officers, undoing a key component of his predecessor Eric Adams's initiatives. The move aligns with Mamdani's campaign promise to keep police budgets and hiring in check. The young mayor also promised to create a Department of
(2026-02-26). We Are Still Discovering the Tracks of the Underground Railroad. counterpunch.org 
(2026-02-26). 'Shame must change sides': Gisèle Pelicot's tremendous message of hope and courage sweeps the world. globalvoices.org 
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Why Trump wants Greenland and Canada, a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Pakistan face complex qualification scenario following Sri Lanka exit. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand's emphatic 61-run victory over Sri Lanka has left Pakistan's semi-final hopes at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 hanging by a thread as Super Eights Group 2 enters its decisive phase. | The New Zealand outclassed hosts Sri Lanka to effectively knock them out of the tournament and significantly strengthen their own qualification bid. | Asked to bat first, New Zealand posted a competitive 168-7 from their 20 overs, built around a gritty 47 from captain Mitchell Santner. | The total proved well beyond Sri Lanka, who slumped to 107-8 in reply, never threatening the chase. | All-rounder Rachin Ravindra…
(2026-02-26). India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, Canada appears to be improving its relationship with India after tensions reached a low point under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ? | India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada: Ottawa signals shift ahead of PM Carney's New Delhi visit…
(2026-02-26). AHS Highland Hospital CIR Interns & SEIU 1021 Workers Protest ICE & Fight for a Contract. indybay.org SEIU Committee Of Interns and Residents and SEIU 1021 members rallied at Alameda Healthcare System to protest ICE, for living wages and against the layoffs. The rally took place on 2/24/26…
(2026-02-26). Celebrate the birth of California Africana 365. indybay.org 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week | 50th Anniversary of Black History Month | Let us celebrate the birth of California Africana 365…
(2026-02-26). ChatGPT an accomplice in murder? South Korean case raises questions. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). Vance Says Iran Should Take Trump's Threats 'Seriously'. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that Iran should take President Trump's threats "seriously" as the US continues a major military buildup in the Middle East to prepare for what appears to be a coming attack on the Islamic Republic. Vance has emerged as one of the leading figures in the Trump administration who …
(2026-02-26). Wednesday 3/25: Webinar: Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/humanizingpalestine2025…
(2026-02-26). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-26). HUD's $700 million dollar shortfall places subsidized housing tenants at risk. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 Voucher Tenants Meeting in San Rafael to fight back against HUD's funding shortfalls, organized by Marion Brady and Lynda Carson.
(2026-02-26). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-26). Gold, silver prices fall after seven-day break. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices declined in international and domestic markets after a seven-day gap on Thursday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $7 to $5,178. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs700 to Rs540,562, while the rate for 10 grams dropped by Rs600 to Rs463,444. | Silver prices also registered a decline. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs350 to Rs9,204, while the price of 10 grams decreased by Rs301 to Rs7,890. | Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,190.01 per ounce, as of 0816 GMT. Bullion had hit a more-than-three-week high on Tuesday. | US…
(2026-02-26). Condescending and Harmful: Australia's Social Media Ban. counterpunch.org 
With much in the way of pomp and false premises, the social media ban in Australia for those under 16-years-old was celebrated as a healthy incentive to encourage children to get off the screens and into the playgrounds. A stampede of reinvigorated youth would rush to libraries to borrow books. Sport would be taken up with vim
(2026-02-26). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-26). These L.A. Artists Flipped an Empty 99 Cents Only Store Into a Bizarrely Beautiful Mid-City Art Gallery. lataco.com In the shell of an abandoned 99CENTS Only Store, L.A. artists stack hypnotic sculptures and portraits as a call to nostalgia.
(2026-02-26). Condescending and harmful: An update on Australia's social media ban. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Netanyahu casts Middle East as 'stronghold of radical Islam,' deepening religious rhetoric. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Middle East as the "stronghold of radical Islam" during a joint address to the Knesset with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing Israel's regional strategy in starkly religious and civilizational terms."Israel continues to stand at the forefront of civilization in the face of extremist Islam," Netanyahu said. "The stronghold of extremist Islam is the Middle East. But the ashes of this fanaticism are spreading to every continent and every country."His remarks, delivered during Modi's state visit, underscored what critics describe as…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: The Declaration of Independence applied today: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-26). (Video) Rojava's future in Syria? AANES foreign relations co-chair Ilham Ahmed on decentralization, women's rights & guarantees. links.org.au 
Ilham Ahmed explains why constitutional safeguards, decentralization and women's political participation are central to Syria's long-term stability.
(2026-02-26). Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo. sanews.gov.za Budget 2026 balances redistribution and fiscal responsibility – Masondo | Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, says the 2026 Budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline. | The Deputy Minister participated in…
(2026-02-26). Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential. portside.org Why the Longest-Ever State of the Union Address Was the Most Inconsequential |
(2026-02-26). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-26). Four killed as Cuban forces clash with American speedboat. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Cuba's Ministry of the Interior said border guard forces were involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire with a Florida-registered speedboat that allegedly entered the island's territorial waters early Tuesday, leaving four people dead and six injured.According to an official statement, coastal radar detected the vessel approaching within one nautical mile of the shore near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province. A Cuban patrol unit with five officers was dispatched to intercept and identify the boat.Authorities said the occupants of the speedboat opened fire as the patrol approached, wounding the Cuban un…
(2026-02-26). Suicide Prevention as Social Change: From Crisis to Global Impact. counterpunch.org 
A six-circle framework for saving lives, strengthening communities, and shaping a healthier world How Suicide Prevention Can Become a Practice of Social Change At 11: 30 on a Monday morning, police were called to a public arts high school in Rochester, New York, after reports of a suicidal student. Before officers arrived, a 15-year-old girl fell
(2026-02-26). Global rights groups urge PM Shehbaz to act on press freedom, protect journalists. tribune.com.pk 
Several international and domestic organisations working for human rights and press freedom have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing serious concern over the deteriorating media situation in Pakistan. | The letter said that "the undersigned press freedom and human rights groups urge your government to take immediate action to uphold Pakistan's obligations under the Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which guarantee freedom of expression and the press, and require the State to protect journalists from violence, intimidation, and unl…
(2026-02-26). Muslims and Christians Share The Fasting Month in 2026. ummid.com The Islamic month of Ramadan and Christianity's 40-day period of fasting called Lent, stated on 18 February this year.
(2026-02-26). Vance hints at Iran nuclear rebuild but defers on future US military strikes. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance dodged a direct question on whether Washington would need to strike Iran again to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon, saying he would "let president Trump to make those announcements". However, Vance confirmed the U.S. has "seen evidence" that Tehran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after last year's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. His carefully worded remarks came a day after President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to warn that Iran has missiles that can already threaten Europe and U.S. bases overseas and is working on systems that could one day reac…
(2026-02-26). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-26). The Court Disarmed Trump's Tariff Weapon. Who Will Pay? levernews.com On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal, striking a blow to his favorite geopolitical strategy. The decision could make it far harder for any president to wield tariffs as a weapon, but how will the ruling affect your wallet?Today on
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: San Francisco: Anti-Fascism March & Rally – Unleash the Power of Furious Women. indybay.org Union Square in San Francisco | Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-02-26). Eskom notes Sibanye Stillwater high court judgement. sanews.gov.za Eskom notes Sibanye Stillwater high court judgement | Eskom is studying the high court judgement brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others, setting aside the power utility's refusal of Sibanye's wayleave application to develop a 50MW behind the meter Photovoltaic (PV) power plant to supply electricity to Sibanye's Kloof Mine. | "Eskom notes the judgment delivered by Adams J on 18 February 2026 in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng South Division, in a matter brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others ("Sibanye"). | Eskom's intention was always to facilitate Sibanye's wayleave application by ensuring it met the…
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). Japan deepens Iran urban, hospital resilience ties amid U.S. tensions. hindustantimes.com Japan is expanding urban cooperation with Iran as regional tensions intensify between Tehran and Washington. Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, described recent discussions with Tehran Municipality as "constructive," signaling growing collaboration in urban management, disaster resilience, environmental protection, and technical exchange. According to IRNA, the partnership includes air pollution mitigation, waste management modernization, and a new UN-Habitat-supported hospital retrofitting initiative aimed at improving earthquake resilience in Tehran before a potential nationwide rollout. The engagement…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-26). Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old in Rawalpindi madrassa. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Thursday arrested a man identified as Ibrahim Yaseen, who was accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in a madrassa in Rawalpindi. | "My son went to offer prayers; on his way back, the suspect who was lying in wait assaulted my son and recorded an indecent video," said the boy's father. | In the First Information Report filed on Wednesday, the 12-year-old boy was at a madrassa in his village at the village mosque, a double-story building. | After completing his duty of calling the prayer (azaan), the boy was sitting in the designated area when the accused Ibrahim Yaseen allegedly seized him. Th…
(2026-02-26). 10-rupee coins could save billions, new report recommends. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-26). Gunmen kill 25 in twin village attacks in northeast Nigeria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 25 people were killed and several homes burned in coordinated attacks on two villages in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa State late Tuesday, residents and officials said.Gunmen struck Kirchinga village in Madagali Local Government Area and Garaha in neighboring Hong Local Government Area, both located near the fringes of the Sambisa Forest, a long-standing stronghold of Islamist militant groups.Residents said 18 bodies were recovered in Kirchinga after armed assailants swept through the community, setting houses ablaze and opening fire on civilians. In Garaha, seven people were killed when attac…
(2026-02-26). The true cost of Panama's port seizure lies in lost predictability. scmp.com There are few assets on earth as strategically sensitive as the ports flanking the Panama Canal. They sit at the hinge of global trade, where container ships glide between oceans and geopolitics moves just beneath the surface. That is why Panama's seizure of two major port terminals operated by CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate built by Li Ka-shing, deserves more than a passing headline. | It is not simply a contractual dispute dressed up as constitutional housekeeping. It is a stress test…
(2026-02-26). Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance. tribune.com.pk 
Emmanuel Macron will update France's nuclear doctrine on Monday, ruling out shared European control while outlining what Paris can offer allies concerned about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella under Donald Trump. | Although France and Britain are both nuclear powers, most European countries rely primarily on the US to deter potential adversaries — a decades-old pillar of transatlantic security. | But Trump's rapprochement with Russia over the Ukraine war and his tougher stance towards traditional allies — including threats to seize Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark […
(2026-02-26). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-02-26). India stands with Israel with full conviction: PM Modi address Israel's Knesset, condemns terrorism. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Israel, underscoring the depth of bilateral ties, a shared zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, and expanding cooperation in trade, defence and technology. | During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset and said that the partnership between India and Israel is historic, important, and very strong, especially during uncertain global times. He also stressed the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ? | PM Modi expressed sympathy for the victims of the October 7 attacks, when Hamas at…
(2026-02-26). Daily Memo: Terrified Mother Is Deported With Two Young Daughters Within Hours and Kavanaugh Stops Continue. lataco.com Today immigration agents were seen in the San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Downey, San Diego, and all over Ramona today where again they performed Kavanaugh stops and families in fear and with tears were detained and deported. We also have another death to report, ICE is going after some of our community responders in San Diego, and we went to California City's ICE detention center where we learned of Captain Healthcare and more.
(2026-02-26). Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay rake in international visitor money. sanews.gov.za Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay rake in international visitor money | Data from payment provider, Yoco, shows that during December 2025, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay accounted for 67% of all international visitor payments across the country. | This translates into R500 million flowing into local businesses and protecting and creating jobs, said Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who delivered the Western Cape State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "This is a Cape Town pastry chef who gets a permanent role in a new bakery. This is a Stellenbosch wine guide who can pay off his studen…
(2026-02-26). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-02-26). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-26). Iran crisis: How does Trump get out of the box which he himself has created? strategic-culture.su A series of failed policy decisions from Trump have led us to the Mexican standoff with Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A s…
(2026-02-26). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-26). Trump says Muslim lawmakers Omar, Tlaib should be removed from US after speech clash. geo.tv 
US Representative Ilhan Omar listens as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-26). Beirut solidarity stand calls for freedom for Palestinian prisoners in occupation jails. samidoun.net 
On Thursday, 26 February 2026, Palestinian organizations in Lebanon organized a solidarity stand in support of Palestinian prisoners outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Beirut's Hamra district, with a strong participation of Palestinian refugees from the southern camps, including Ein el-Helweh and Mieh-Mieh. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network …
(2026-02-26). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-26). UK peers press govt on Imran Khan's health, urge rights-linked ties with Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The imprisonment and reported deteriorating health of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan came under sustained scrutiny in the UK Parliament on Tuesday, with peers across party lines urging the Labour government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Islamabad and consider linking aid and trade to human rights benchmarks. | The issue was raised during oral questions led by Baroness Alexander of Cleveden, who asked about discussions with the government of Pakistan regarding Khan's incarceration. | Zac Goldsmith, a former UK Foreign Office minister and Khan's former brother-in-law, voiced concern over…
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-26). Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up. sanews.gov.za Traditional leaders the roots that hold the nation up | Traditional leaders are indispensable partners as government works to improve the economy and the lives of every South African man, woman and child. | "It is you who our people turn to in times of uncertainty and upheaval, and on whom they rely for guidance and wisdom that has been passed down through the ages and generations," said President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on Thursday. | He said the institution of traditional leadership forms the sturdy roots that hold the great tree of the…
(2026-02-26). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Erdogan rejects opposition criticism. tribune.com.pk 
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday defended a directive introducing Ramazan-related activities in public schools, rejecting criticism from opponents who said the move undermined Turkey's secular principles. | Education Minister Yusuf Tekin issued a circular ordering schools from preschool to high school nationwide to organise religious activities during the Muslim holy month. | Critics say that has opened a fault-line in Turkey, a constitutionally secular state. They accuse the government of seeking to Islamise the education system and erode the separation of religion and state. | Erdogan told lawmake…
(2026-02-26). US says Iran trying to rebuild nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz about combating fraud at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., US, February 25, 2026. — ReutersUS…
(2026-02-26). Fascism and The Working Class Struggle: CWA 1104 Education Division Panel. indybay.org The CWA 1104 Education Division held a panel on the Working-Class Struggle against Fascism…
(2026-02-26). Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease. sanews.gov.za Call for health research that tackles root causes of disease | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has called for a new generation of health science research that goes beyond diagnosing disease, to confronting and dismantling the systems that sustain illness and inequality. | Speaking at the launch of the Regenesys School of Health Sciences in Sandton, Johannesburg, Dube-Ncube emphasised that the future of health science must be intersectional, decolonised, context sensitive, and justice centred. | "We need research that goes beyond disease diagnosis, but one that dismantles the syst…
(2026-02-26). Luwero LC V Chairperson Calls for More Funding to Health. plusnews.ug 
Luwero District Local Council V Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has called on the government to increase investment in the public health sector, saying many rural residents are still struggling to access affordable treatment despite the official policy of free healthcare at government facilities. Kibirango said that while medical services are meant to be free, persistent drug …
(2026-02-26). Pakistani sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon turns scrap into colossal metal artworks. tribune.com.pk 
Sparks fly, and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by "Transformers" movies and dinosaurs. | The 35-year-old sculptor's studio brims with cogs, chains, hubcaps and engine parts as his hulking creations — a lion with a mane of twisted steel, a giant Tyrannosaurus rex and a towering Optimus Prime — take shape. | "I have always been fascinated by metal objects," Jadoon told AFP after assembling the 14-foot (4-metre) "Transformers" character, his biggest creation yet. | "When…
(2026-02-26). Senate panel backs Virtual Assets Bill 2025 to regulate digital currency. tribune.com.pk 
The Senate on Wednesday took a significant step towards regulating the country's digital finance landscape by approving the Virtual Assets Bill 2025. | The Standing Committee on the Cabinet Secretariat unanimously endorsed the legislation to bring virtual assets and cryptocurrencies into a formal legal framework after years of unregulated activity. | {{pdf}} | Under the bill, a regulatory authority will be established to licence and supervise virtual asset service providers, including cryptocurrency exchanges and digital wallets, with a focus on improving investor protection and market transparency. | Read: Go…
(2026-02-26). Merz's China tightrope: warm words, but hard questions for Beijing. scmp.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Beijing with a delicate brief: vouch for a shrinking slice of big German firms still bullish on China, while defending the growing number being squeezed. | On day one of his first official visit, Merz trod the line carefully — voicing openness to resetting beleaguered bilateral ties, even while gently nudging his hosts on bugbears including subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
(2026-02-26). Colonial cringe runs deep: military subjugation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-26). Socialist Alliance slams Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance slams Premier Chris Minns' decision to create special militarised NSW Police unit. Statement issued on February 26, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Saturday 2/28: Make Billionaires PAY!!! indybay.org Valley Fair Mall• 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 | meet up on the corner of Forest Ave & Monroe St…
(2026-02-26). 'Shame must change sides': Gisèle Pelicot's tremendous message of hope and courage sweeps the world. globalvoices.org
(2026-02-26). KZN Finance MEC welcomes fiscal discipline in National Budget. sanews.gov.za
(2026-02-26). From Outskirts to City Streets: Leopard Movement Triggers Vigil in Mangaluru. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-26). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Iranian news: Tehran conveyed its proposal to the American side through the Omani Foreign Minister, describing it as a practical test of Washington's commitment to diplomacy. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-26). AI Hiring, Scams and Setbacks: How Unemployment Becomes a Vicious Cycle. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-26). Video: Mud volcano erupts in Colombia. albawaba.com
(2026-02-26). Business welcomes 2026 Budget. sanews.gov.za
(2026-02-26). West Bank: The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office reported that Israeli occupation forces detained 16 Palestinians at dawn today, including a woman and several former detainees. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-02-26). Wednesday 3/18: Webinar: Holding the Line: Palestinian Mothers, Leadership and Resistance. indybay.org
(2026-02-26). Hegseth Demands Anthropic Let Military Use AI However It Wants—Even for Autonomous Killer Drones and Spying On Americans. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-26). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Trump's Plan for Strikes on Iran carries major Risks — and the US Military knows it. juancole.com
(2026-02-26). Corporate Media Mock Chicago Teachers for Trying to Help Their Community. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-26). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Tuesday 3/24: Webinar: Report Back from our 78th Delegation to Palestine. indybay.org
(2026-02-26). Trump's Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-26). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-26). Frei Betto invita a reforzar trabajo en las comunidades. radiohc.cu El fraile dominico y activista social brasileño Frei Betto llamó a fortalecer el trabajo de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) en las comunidades, durante la presentación del libro ´Premoniciones de Fidel ª, celebrada en el Museo '28 de Septiembre', dedicado a la organización de masas. | En su intervención, Betto —conocedor de la realidad cubana y con una labor social como asesor de la pastoral obrera en Brasil-, reflexionó sobre el valor estratégico de los CDR en el contexto actual, marcado por las complejidades económicas y el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense.Puede haber a…
(2026-02-26). Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares beneficia a cientos de personas. radiohc.cu 
"El Programa Cubano de Implantes Cocleares, con más de 25 años de creado, y a propósito de su Día Internacional, ha permitido devolver la audición a cientos de personas con discapacidad auditiva profunda, de manera gratuita y con un enfoque multidisciplinario", resaltó Armando Rodríguez Batista, ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) desde su perfil en Facebook. | La iniciativa, centralizada en el Hospital Pediátrico Borrás-Marfán, en La Habana, prioriza la atención a niños para aprovechar la plasticidad cerebral y favorecer su rehabilitación lingàºística e inclusión social. | El doctor Ant…
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). La Habana impulsa proyecto para mejorar gestión de desechos sólidos. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de La Habana impulsa un proyecto de inversión extranjera para mejorar la recogida y el manejo de los desechos sólidos en la capital, según se informó en reunión con autoridades gubernamentales. | El sitio web de la Asamblea Municipal del Poder Popular del municipio Playa, en una amplia información replicada en Facebook y acompañada de imágenes, expuso pormenores del plan, que se prevé ejecutar con colaboración extranjera. | Miguel Almeida, quien impulsa dicho proyecto desde Portugal, explicó que en la primera fase se pondrán en marcha todos los camiones y contenedores disponibles en la ciudad, se inco…
(2026-02-26). Valoración de la actividad sísmica en Cuba hasta 2025 (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El objetivo de esta valoración es destacar las características de la actividad sísmica en un marco histórico, en comparación con el pasado año 2025. Se enfatiza la necesidad de incrementar la atención sobre estos eventos y respetar las normas sismoresistentes en las construcciones de todo tipo en Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Identifican a participantes de infiltración armada con fines terroristas frustrada en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Se ha podido establecer que la lancha rápida neutralizada, con matrícula de Florida FL7726SH, transportaba 10 personas armadas, que según declaraciones preliminares de los detenidos, tenían intenciones de realizar una infiltración con fines terroristas. Se ocuparon fusiles de asalto, armas cortas, artefactos explosivos de construcción artesanal (cocteles molotov), chalecos antibalas, mirillas telescópicas y uniformes de camuflaje.
(2026-02-26). Presidente norteamericano promete proteger Medicaid después de recortar más de US$ 900.000 millones en apoyo federal en 2025. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump prometió en su discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión proteger siempre Medicaid, pero su amplio paquete de políticas internas del año pasado implementó recortes históricos al programa clave de red de seguridad para estadounidenses de bajos ingresos. La Ley recortó más de US$ 900.000 millones en financiamiento federal durante 10 años.
(2026-02-26). Juez federal de Massachusetts dictamina que Donald Trump no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones. cubadebate.cu El magistrado Brian Murphy dijo que el Gobierno republicano no puede expulsar a personas extranjeras a otras naciones sin antes intentar enviarlas al país designado en su orden final de deportación. El juez también ordenó a la Administración republicana que proporcione una "notificación sustancial" antes de realizar cualquier expulsión a un tercer país.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol denuncia negativas de visas para el Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol precisó que Estados Unidos negó el visado a ocho integrantes de la delegación conformada para representar a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. Tal decisión da la espalda a los más elementales preceptos del deporte y a los compromisos que asumen los países sede de certámenes de este tipo.
(2026-02-26). Inducir tolerancia, salvar vidas: La historia clínica de Jusvinza. cubadebate.cu Jusvinza es un producto terapéutico desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) como resultado de años de investigaciones de la institución en el proyecto de autoinmunidad e inflamación. No es una vacuna, sino un medicamento diseñado para modular la respuesta inmunitaria. La propuesta científica del CIGB consistió en diseñar una molécula capaz de activar mecanismos reguladores del sistema inmunitario y atenuar esa respuesta descontrolada.
(2026-02-26). Il ruolo storico e geopolitico della Crimea. strategic-culture.su La Penisola della Crimea rimane al centro dello scontro geopolitico nella regione del Mar Nero. Qui verrà analizzato il suo particolare percorso storico ed il ruolo che ricopre nel più ampio panorama strategico del conflitto tra Russia e NATO. | Segue nostro Tauri (il popolo dai cui i Greci diedero il nome di Tauride alla regione), Cimmeri, Sciti, gli stessi Greci, Sarmati, Goti, Bizantini, Ebrei, Armeni, Genovesi, Veneziani, Tatari e Ru…
(2026-02-26). Sunday 3/8: El Cerrito: Free America from Tyranny Protest. indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530 | BART: El Cerrito Plaza station…
(2026-02-26). Protesting LA Public Library's Cancellation of "Read Palestine" Week, Uninviting Authors. juancole.com — | Letter about the decision of the Los Angeles Public Library to rescind invitations to two authors and effectively cancel Read Palestine Week | Karen Bass | Mayor of the City of Los Angeles | mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org | Board of Library Commissio…
(2026-02-25). Over 3,000 Venezuelans Granted Amnesty Under Reconciliation Law. orinocotribune.com The president of the Special Monitoring Commission of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) for the Law of Amnesty and Democratic Coexistence, Deputy Jorge Arreaza, reported Tuesday that since the commission's establishment, it has received 4,203 amnesty applications and granted 3,052 full releases to individuals who already held precautionary measures. | During a press conference, Arreaza explained that as of Monday, 179 releases had been recorded, and that nearly 200 politicians detained for various offenses have been released. | He praised the "extraordinary pace" of petition reviews and the commission's ti…
(2026-02-25). Donald Trump's Death Cards. consortiumnews.com Trump's ICE agents have resurrected the Ace of Spades death cards inserted into the mouths of dead Vietnamese by U.S. troops in Vietnam more than 50 years ago, writes Nick Turse. By Nick Turse TomDispatch.com Last month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
(2026-02-25). Interés por Cuba como destino turístico se mantiene vivo, afirman desde Colombia. radiohc.cu 
El interés por el destino Cuba se mantiene vivo pese a la difícil situación que atraviesa la isla debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos, declaró este miércoles la viceministra de Turismo del país antillano, Yamily Aldama. | Así lo expuso en exclusiva para Prensa Latina la funcionaria, que se halla en Colombia a propósito de la celebración de la 45 Vitrina Turística de Anato, el mayor evento de la industria del ocio celebrado en la nación neogranadina. | Comentó que para la delegación asistente a la cita representó una gran satisfacción ver el interés que se mantiene por visitar el arch…
(2026-02-26). Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know. aljazeera.com Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.
(2026-02-26). US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean. aljazeera.com US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
(2026-02-26). North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility. aljazeera.com Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
(2026-02-26). Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction. aljazeera.com Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
(2026-02-26). Six seats, big goals: What's next for Bangladesh's student-led NCP party? aljazeera.com From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
(2026-02-26). How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan. aljazeera.com Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
(2026-02-26). Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
(2026-02-26). UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit. aljazeera.com Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
(2026-02-26). Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force. aljazeera.com US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
(2026-02-26). Brazil's Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder. aljazeera.com The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
(2026-02-26). Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present. aljazeera.com Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
(2026-02-26). Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search. aljazeera.com Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
(2026-02-26). Inmates in critical condition after alleged attack by PNG corrections officers. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison have been injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. Port Moresby General Hospital has confirmed to local media that nine inmates were rushed to hospital, and that two are in a critical condition. Sources at the…
(2026-02-26). Fiji critic's whistleblower case escalates anti-corruption crisis. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christine Rovoi of PMN News The arrest and charging of British-Fijian publisher Charlie Charters has pushed Fiji's anti-corruption watchdog into fresh controversy. Charters' arrest by police last weekend has raised sharp questions about whistleblowers, due process, and political pressure in the Pacific island nation. The 57-year-old appeared in the Suva Magistrates' Court on Monday…
(2026-02-26). Ex-U.S. Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties. ecns.cn Former U.S. Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Ivy League institution said on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). U.S. to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba. ecns.cn The office said it will implement a "favorable licensing policy" toward specific license applications seeking authorization for the resale of Venezuelan origin oil to Cuba.
(2026-02-26). Xi stresses need for more mutual trust. ecns.cn "The Chinese New Year celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival. Your visit during the Chinese New Year is just like friends and relatives visiting each other," Xi told the German guest.
(2026-02-26). Sixth round of Sino-U.S. trade talks expected. ecns.cn China and the United States are scheduled to hold their sixth round of trade talks in the near future, during which top negotiators from Beijing and Washington are expected to engage in candid discussions on the rapidly evolving tariff environment and explore new avenues for cooperation, analysts said.
(2026-02-26). Spain plans to curb energy drink sales to minors. ecns.cn Spain will move to restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors, Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy said on Wednesday, as the government steps up efforts to protect children from unhealthy food and beverage .
(2026-02-26). Why does learning to make Suo Noodle of Wudian feel like practicing Kung Fu for a foreign apprentice. ecns.cn Suo Noodle originates from Wudian Town, Yiwu City, and is called Wudian Suomian by people. Known for its long, slender strands—which echoes the idea of longevity and lasting good fortune—Wudian Suomian carries deep cultural meaning.
(2026-02-26). DJI challenges U.S. over import ban. ecns.cn In its petition, DJI argued that the FCC's decision was procedurally flawed and substantively defective, saying the regulator made the decision without providing any substantive evidence that its products threaten U.S. national security.
(2026-02-26). Free trains and buses carry migrants back to work. ecns.cn Free trains and dedicated buses are helping a large number of migrant workers return to jobs after the Spring Festival holiday, especially those traveling from China's central and western regions to the eastern seaboard.
(2026-02-26). China, Germany agree to deepen partnership, win-win cooperation in Xi-Merz meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 25, 2026.
(2026-02-26). Trump defies supreme court tariff ruling. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defied the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his global tariffs. He said that U.S. trading partners "want to keep the deal that they already made … Knowing that the legal power that I as president have to make a new deal could be far worse for them."
(2026-02-26). Premier Li urges closer partnership with Berlin. ecns.cn Li highlighted that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries will have even broader prospects during China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.
(2026-02-26). Merz leads business delegation to China, signaling strong trade cooperation: MOC. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz led a high-level trade delegation during his first official visit to China, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral trade cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
(2026-02-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late March. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29, according to its organizers.
(2026-02-26). New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve. ecns.cn A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday.
(2026-02-26). Pandas bring Beijing and Berlin closer. ecns.cn Visitors photograph panda twins Meng Hao and Meng Tian, or Leni and Lotti, during their first birthday party at Berlin Zoological Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Aug 22.
(2026-02-26). Scientists in Australia develop blood test to predict head, neck cancer relapse. ecns.cn Scientists in Australia have developed a simple blood test that detects circulating tumor cells to pinpoint head and neck cancer patients at higher risk of relapse after surgery.
(2026-02-26). Li: Partnership with Germany can help boost global growth. ecns.cn "This will enable us to consolidate our position in the world's largest automotive market with the clear goal of becoming the global technology driver of the automotive industry," he added.
(2026-02-26). Trump's longest-ever State of the Union address sparks ridicule, intensifies partisan clashes. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for economic gains and his role in immigration in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, declaring the beginning of what he called a "golden age of America".
(2026-02-26). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-26). Louvre chief steps down following heavy criticism. ecns.cn The president of the Louvre Museum in Paris has stepped down, four months after a high-profile break-in saw jewels worth 88 million euros($103.6 million) stolen and huge security flaws revealed at the world's biggest museum.
(2026-02-26). Chinese researchers develop AI model to process stellar data from different telescopes. ecns.cn It can predict stellar atmospheric parameters and elemental abundances in one go, perform spectral-similarity searches, and even help identify peculiar celestial objects.
(2026-02-26). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot. ecns.cn A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
(2026-02-26). Xi meets German Chancellor Merz, puts forward three suggestions for bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. | Xi pointed out that China and Germany are the world's second and third largest economies, and the bilateral relationship not only bears on the interests of both countries, but also has significant impact on Europe and the world.
(2026-02-26). 75 years on, Pakistan-China ties see potential in science, education and culture: Pakistani Ambassador to China. ecns.cn
(2026-02-26). U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Geneva amid heightening military threat. haaretz.com
(2026-02-26). I make money before no longer AI is already taking entry-level tech jobs. haaretz.com Many computer science and engineering students in Israel are left without side jobs. They worry that there will no longer be jobs available once they graduate and wonder if their decision to study was the wrong one…
(2026-02-26). Greece Under Fire for Law Targeting Aid Groups. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards in solidarity with humanitarians who were still detained in Greece, November 18, 2021. | © 2021 Hesther Ng/SOPA Images via AP Photo | Led by Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor, five United Nations experts have issued a damning critique of Greece's latest attempt to criminalize human rights defenders working to support migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.In a letter to the Greek government, made public on February 24, the experts warn that a new migration law adopted on February 5 "would impose unfair restrictions on the work of NGOs…
(2026-02-26). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-26). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-26). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-26). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-02-26). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-26). More than 500 families threatened with forceful eviction in Masindi. independent.co.ug 
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 families in Masindi district are on the verge of forceful eviction from their ancestral land. The affected families are from the villages of Kitinwa, Kyakatera and Kyamaiso in the sub counties of Kijunjubwa,Bikozi and Bwijanga. The families are feuding with Ahamed Sewagudde, a tycoon over a …
(2026-02-26). MTAC students face uncertainty after merger. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students at the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) are facing growing uncertainty following the institution's merger with Nakawa Vocational Training College. Learners say they have not had any lectures for two weeks into the 2026 academic calendar. They report that administrative offices have remained closed. MTAC was repealed and …
(2026-02-26). Tanqueray, Mami Deb an Exclusive Bridgerton Viewing Party: Who's in and Who's watching from home? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is salary week and in the streets of Kampala, that can only mean one thing: the gents are ready to spend, and the ladies of the ton are stepping out in full force. But while the rest of us are still deciding which soirée deserves our presence, Mami …
(2026-02-26). Kasibante Petition: Supreme Court to rule on withdrawal today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court is set to deliver its long-awaited ruling today, Thursday, on an application by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. The ruling notice, issued under the hand and seal of the Registrar on February 23, 2026, summons the respondents and their lawyers …
(2026-02-26). US officials warn of Iran 'threat' to the US ahead of talks. newarab.com 
US and Iranian negotiators are due to meet in Geneva on Thursday, the third round of nuclear talks this year, as the US has built up one of its biggest military deployments in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic…
(2026-02-26). Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank's Susiya. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestinian village of Videos verified by Reuters showed a masked group of men, who residents said were Israeli settlers, approaching the village near the city of Hebron, and later burning vehicles and Palestinian pro…
(2026-02-26). Iraq to settle PM nominee next week after reported US deadline. newarab.com 
Iraq's ruling Shia Coordination Framework will decide next week who it will This decision follows growing concerns among Iraqis…
(2026-02-26). Libyan pro-Haftar soldiers captured on Niger border freed: army. newarab.com 
The army of eastern Libyan strongman The The border area between Libya and Niger has seen relatively frequent attacks on Haftar's forces, wh…
(2026-02-26). British far-right figure Robinson visits US State Department. newarab.com 
British anti-Islam activist "In America making alliances & friendships, today I had the privilege of an invite to the @StateDept," Robinson, 42, said in an X post. | Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has become a flag-bearer for some British far-right sympathisers and one of Britain's most high-profile anti-migration campaigners, or…
(2026-02-26). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). 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.
(2026-02-26). One battle after another and the seduction of endless struggle. onlineopinion.com.au Resistance can be enjoyed. Endurance can replace change. Žižek and Badiou on our politics of repetition.
(2026-02-26). Death by a thousand bureaucuts. onlineopinion.com.au When forecasts fail and rulebooks quadruple, maybe it's time to ask who's steering the ship.
(2026-02-26). Could Hungary's fight over oil change course of Ukraine War? responsiblestatecraft.org The EU's plan to impose its
(2026-02-26). Is China really testing nuclear weapons? responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration has accused China of secretly testing a nuclear weapon in 2020. The group that monitors nuclear tests worldwide, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO),
(2026-02-26). Chile, meet Donroe: Rubio yanks visas over proposed China deal. responsiblestatecraft.org On February 20, the State Department announced it had revoked the visas of Chile's minister of transport and telecommunications, the deputy minister of telecommunications, and the latter's chief of staff, for purportedly "endangering regional security." The announcement, triggered by the fact that the Chilean government was considering authorizing the installation of a fiber optic submarine internet cable from Valparaiso to Hong Kong,
(2026-02-25). SOTU: Trump threatens Iran but doesn't go all the way. responsiblestatecraft.org In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran but left open a path to return from the brink, suggesting that he would back down if Tehran pledged to never build a nuclear weapon."They were warned to make no future attempts to rebuild their weapons program, including their nuclear weapons," Trump said. While his preference is to "solve this problem through diplomacy," the president pledged to "never allow the world's number 1 sponsor of terror… to have a nuclear weapon."The speech gave little insight into Trump's thinking about the possibility of war with Iran as the…
(2026-02-26). Trump's America vs Europe's Reality: A New Era of Transatlantic Tension. thinktank.pk the geopolitical landscape between the United States and Europe entered a critical phase. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address — the longest in American history — sent ripples across the Atlantic, prompting European policymakers, analysts, and the public to reassess the future of the transatlantic relationship. What European leaders and citizens took away …
(2026-02-26). Is Europe Ready for a Nuclear Conversation? Macron Thinks So. thinktank.pk In a high-stakes moment for European security, Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a major new speech outlining France's contribution to Europe's nuclear deterrence, reflecting deep shifts in the geopolitical landscape and growing debate over Europe's defence autonomy. This latest policy initiative comes as Europe contends with the continued war in Ukraine, rapidly advancing Russian …
(2026-02-26). Why Japan and China Are Heading Toward a Dangerous Standoff. thinktank.pk Japan's government has revealed that medium-range surface-to-air missiles will be stationed on Yonaguni Island, a small but strategically significant territory located just about 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, by March 2031, according to defence officials. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed that the decision is part of broader efforts to enhance Japan's air defence capabilities …
(2026-02-26). Epstein files naming Trump as attacker were withheld by DOJ. wsws.org Multiple media reports quote Epstein victims whose statements to the FBI were recorded, but not released by the Department of Justice last month.
(2026-02-26). Report on impact of AI triggers market turmoil. wsws.org A hypothetical scenario set out by the research firm Citrini "tapped into a new strain of fears about AI."
(2026-02-26). The Socialist Equality Party replies to Trump's fascist address to Congress. wsws.org In the United States, where the capitalist two-party system has been in place for 150 years, all those genuinely opposed to the policies and interests of the ruling class are denied the right to address the people. However, if the Socialist Equality Party had been given the opportunity to deliver a televised rebuttal, not only to Trump's State of the Union Address but also to the Democrats' reply, this is what we would have said.
(2026-02-26). Kaiser Permanente files $95 million insurance lawsuit after record Medicare Advantage fraud settlement. wsws.org The legal battle exposes the irrationality of a healthcare system subordinated to financial manipulation, fraud settlements and insurance profiteering.
(2026-02-26). South Australian election: Labor government campaigns on support for property developers, austerity and militarism. wsws.org The March 21 state election will resolve nothing for workers and young people.
(2026-02-26). Former Fiji PM Bainimarama arrested on charges of inciting mutiny. wsws.org The renewed legal offensive against Bainimarama is an expression of intensifying factional struggles amid Fiji's growing social crisis.
(2026-02-26). With US imperialist war machine in position, Trump menaces Iran in State of the Union speech. wsws.org The absence of any expression of popular opposition to the war reflects both the backing among the European imperialist powers and broad support among the privileged middle class "left" for a "regime change" operation led by Washington.
(2026-02-26). Australia: Victorian Labor government hands police expanded stop-and-search powers. wsws.org Such police-state powers mark a further shift to the right by Labor governments, seeking to crush dissent.
(2026-02-26). Trade unions hold town hall at George Mason University: University workers need independent organization, not appeals to Democrats. wsws.org The "Virginia Labor Coalition" meeting at GMU seeks to tie workers to Democrats and unions while suppressing broader struggles over wages and democratic rights in the face of the Trump administration's assault on democracy.
(2026-02-26). Palestinian Nerdeen Kiswani files civil rights lawsuit against Zionist Betar USA under Ku Klux Klan Act. wsws.org Kiswani's suit alleges that the violent far-right group has been targeting her for over a year, including by supplying her name to the Trump administration for deportation.
(2026-02-26). Hanau shooting memorial highlights political shift to the right in Germany's political establishment. wsws.org On the sixth anniversary of the racist terror attack, the families of the victims warn of the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the "fascistic escalation" in the US. At the same time, the establishment parties are distancing themselves from such commemorations.
(2026-02-26). Amid deepening crisis of class rule, Peru saddled with eighth president in 10 years. wsws.org Peru has become a focal point in US imperialism's drive to roll back China's economic influence and reassert Washington's hegemony in Latin America.
(2026-02-26). 30,000 LA school support workers overwhelmingly vote to strike. wsws.org With the previous vote by teachers, some 65,000 Los Angeles Unified School District employees are poised to strike.