(2026-02-25). Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks. newarab.com 
Abbas Araghchi's appeal came as Iran issued a muted warning to student protesters maintaining pressure on the government, against the backdrop of mounting US threats of action to halt Tehran's nuclear programme. | "We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual in…
(2026-02-25). Iran willing to take 'any steps' to reach N-deal. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomatic engagement between Iran and United States is set to resume as both sides prepare for indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday (tomorrow), even as military posturing and political rhetoric continue to heighten regional uncertainty. | Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran is ready to take "any necessary steps" to reach a nuclear agreement with Washington. Speaking through state media, he stressed that Iran would enter negotiations with "complete honesty and good faith" and aims to secure a deal as quickly as possible. | The talks are expected to involve US envoys Steve Witkoff a…
(2026-02-25). Iranian expert commented on the negotiations: A risk-focused approach, not one based on trust. unitedworldint.com 
On Iran's approach to negotiations. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst Peiman Salehi evaluates Iran-US tensions and negotiations. In a period where regional tensions are rising, and military activity has reached its peak, the question "Is the US buildup a harbinger of war?" occupies the global agenda. Peiman Salehi, an Iranian political analyst and author, …
(2026-02-25). Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears. aljazeera.com Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
(2026-02-25). While monkey Punch goes viral, Orphans in Gaza suffer in silence. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – The story of baby monkey Punch has broken the hearts of millions worldwide after he was abandoned by his mother, leaving him alone with his plushie surrounding Japan's zoo. However, what about thousands of Palestinian children who were orphaned in the 2-year war with Israel?According to data shared by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics in April 2025, more than 39,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned by Israel's war on the Gaza Strip."Some 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents after 534 days of the Israeli genocide," the data also showed."Selective empathy is a disgrace,…
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). This Ramadan in Gaza, we hold on to hope. newarab.com 
As Ramadan begins, Palestinians in Gaza mark the holy month under a fragile ceasefire and with a hesitant joy. This year, the holy month actually holds the possibility — however delicate — of worship without terror, fasting without fear of death, and prayer without the sound of bombs in the background. | But, in reality, we are still feeling unsettled as the bombardment hasn't ceased. | We also live with the traumatic reminder that the genocide could return, just as it did last Ramadan. Last year we started our month of mercy with a ceasefire, but just days later Israel defied it and renewed its attac…
(2026-02-25). Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, says foundation. geo.tv 
Bill Gates at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 2026. — ReutersGates met employees and answered questions on several issues.Tech billionaire says he was not involved with Epstein's victims.Gates acknowledges affairs with two Russian women.
(2026-02-25). Norway's former prime minister in hospital following Epstein files disclosures. scmp.com Norway's former prime minister Thorbjà∏rn Jagland has been admitted to hospital due to the stress caused by the Epstein scandal, the NTB news agency and others cited his lawyer as saying on Tuesday. | Jagland is one of the most prominent figures to have been implicated by the release of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Norwegian authorities are investigating allegations of serious corruption.
(2026-02-25). Not forgetting the victims: Club Epstein and crimes against humanity. onlineopinion.com.au Three and a half million Epstein files, and still no justice. Who is this process really protecting?
(2026-02-25). Chomsky's legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files. scmp.com It has been a sad time for the legions of fans of Noam Chomsky, having to see their hero in a photo hobnobbing with the late paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein inside the latter's private jet. | The picture and their email exchanges were part of millions of pages released by the US Justice Department from its so-called Epstein files. So far, the most high-profile fallouts have been, understandably, the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, the public disgrace of British Labour Party…
(2026-02-25). Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law. aljazeera.com Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News, 2.24.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela & ALBA News, 2.24.2026: NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global ConvoyLast week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured …
(2026-02-25). Venezuela ALBA News 2.23.2026: Support the Global Convoy to Cuba; US Renews National Security Threat Order on Venezuela. afgj.org 
NuestraAmericaConvoy.org: Update — Our Flotilla is Growing into a Global Convoy Last week, we announced an emergency response to Cuba's humanitarian crisis in the form of a sea mission to deliver aid to the island. The response was overwhelming. From trade unionists to doctors, from community organisers to parliamentarians, messages poured in from across the world…
(2026-02-25). Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized. aljazeera.com US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
(2026-02-25). At the UN, Venezuelan FM denounces "systematic campaign" against the country and demands the release of Maduro and First Lady. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil called for an end to unilateral coercive measures in his address at the UN in Geneva…
(2026-02-25). Right-wing populism has Costa Rica at a crossroads. responsiblestatecraft.org The small country of Costa Rica, home to just over five million people and roughly the size of West Virginia, has long prided itself on being a bastion of democratic norms in Latin American politics. To its north lie Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras, nations that, over the past several decades, have experienced periods of near-social collapse and outright dictatorship. Nearby Colombia and Venezuela have wrestled with their own, well-documented crises. By contrast, Costa Rica has consistently ranked high among global democracy watchdogs, which have pointed to its strong institutional protections for voting…
(2026-02-25). 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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(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018. — ReutersModi was first Indian PM to visit Israel in 2017.Indian PM expected to address…
(2026-02-25). 'Hundred-bird dress' festival celebrated in south China's Guangxi. tribune.com.pk 
The traditional "hundred-bird dress" festival was held on Tuesday in Gandong Township of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County in Liuzhou City, located in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. | People from various ethnic groups donned festive attire to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Women wore traditional Miao costumes adorned with silver headdresses, while men performed on the lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, as participants sang and danced together. | Read: Nine days, billions spent: China's Spring Festival sparks consumer frenzy | The "hundred-bird dress," crafted from bird feathers, is regarded…
(2026-02-25). Kasese opposition call on Museveni to respect freedom of Worship. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition members in Kasese District, particularly those affiliated with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), have called on President Yoweri Museveni to respect freedom of worship. Their appeal follows allegations that the President influenced…
(2026-02-25). Nepal's rapper-mayor in pole position to become prime minister. tribune.com.pk 
After Nepal's historic youth-led uprising last September killed 77 people and forced then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician posted a typically terse message to millions of followers on social media. | "Dear Gen Z, the resignation of your killer has come," Balendra Shah – popularly known only as Balen – wrote. "Now your generation will have to lead the country. Be prepared." | Five months on, the musician who cut his political teeth when he became the mayor of the capital Kathmandu in 2022, is dominating the race to become Nepal's next prime minister after a genera…
(2026-02-25). Kasese Opposition Calls on Museveni to Respect Freedom of Worship. plusnews.ug 
Opposition members in Kasese District, particularly those affiliated with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), have called on President Yoweri Museveni to respect freedom of worship. Their appeal follows allegations that the President influenced…
(2026-02-25). Zelensky touts EU loan, warns Hungary's veto tests unity on Ukraine aid | Orban. hindustantimes.com EU leaders mark four years of war in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky insists a hard‚Äëfought ‚Ǩ90 billion EU loan will still reach Kyiv by spring despite Hungary's veto, praising most allies for unity while warning that even a "small country like Hungary" can block critical aid and stressing that a wider Coalition of the Willing now includes 36 nations backing Ukraine's fight for Europe's security. Watch for details…
(2026-02-25). Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes, pilot killed. albawaba.net 
ALABWABA – Turkey's Ministry of National Defense announced Wendesday the death of a pilot in a F-16 fighter jet crash in northwestern Balikesir province.In a statement on X, the ministry said, "Our pilot was martyred. The cause of the accident will be determined following an investigation by the crash examination team." According to the data revealed, radio contact and tracking information with the jet were lost shortly after it took off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balikesir at 12.56 a.m. local time.A photo released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense revealed the name of the dead pilot. (X)The min…
(2026-02-25). Five police personnel among 11 killed in suicide attacks in Pakistan's Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan's security forces were hit by a fresh surge of violence on Tuesday, as two separate terror attacks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) claimed at least 11 lives. Among those killed were senior security officials and civilians, highlighting a sharp rise in regional unrest. | The militant outfit Ansar-ul-Islam took responsibility for one of the attacks. Earlier the same day, another deadly assault targeted a police vehicle in the Kohat area of northwestern KP. Militants ambushed a routine patrol van, opened fire on the officers, and later set the vehicle ablaze, signaling a significant sh…
(2026-02-25). Suicide bombing kills police officer in Moscow. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- A suicide bombing targeted a traffic police patrol vehicle near Savyolovsky Station Square in Moscow shortly after midnight on Tuesday, killing one officer and injuring two others, Russian authorities said.The explosion also killed the suspected attacker, identified by Russia's Investigative Committee as a 22-year-old man from the Udmurt Republic. Investigators said he had traveled by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow on February 22, and authorities are retracing his movements in the days leading up to the blast.The officer killed was 34-year-old Police Lieutenant Denis Bratuschenko, a senior traffic…
(2026-02-25). In Numbers: Nine-day Spring Festival holiday fuels consumption momentum. ecns.cn China's Year of the Horse Spring Festival holiday, featuring a record-long nine days, concluded on Monday, unleashing a powerful surge in tourism and consumer spending.
(2026-02-25). Cuba begins celebrations for 50 years of People's Power with public hearing. radiohc.cu The National Assembly of Cuba inaugurated the program of activities for the 50th anniversary of the People's Power system on the Caribbean island this Tuesday, February 24th, with a Parliamentary Public Hearing. | The event, held in Havana, was attended by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, marking the start of a commemoration that will extend throughout the country during the centennial year of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | During the meeting, convened by the Commission for Attention to Local Organs, a historical overvie…
(2026-02-25). Trump makes fun of Chinese military tech in State of the Union speech — as it happened. scmp.com This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. | US President Donald Trump delivered the traditional State of the Union address to a divided Congress, reviewing his first year in office and outlining priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
(2026-02-25). Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines. sanews.gov.za Check-in systems operational at Cape Town International Airport, except for Lift Airlines | Cape Town International Airport is continuing with recovery efforts following yesterday's fire incident, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). | A fire broke out on its premises on Tuesday, which has led to international departures being suspended for a period. According to media reports, the fire affected the airport's network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems. | The fire was reported at approximately 11: 15 and was extinguished shortly thereafter, ACSA said. As a precaution, section…
(2026-02-25). Thorns in Trump's rosy picture of the economy. workers.org 
In 2025, the 80% of workers with no or few connections to investments faced a soft labor market. While there were no mass layoffs — except for the federal government workers — jobs were hard to find, and raises were limited to 3.2%, according to the Society for Human Resource . . . |
(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…
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt knock out Inter Milan, continue fairytale Champions League run. aljazeera.com The Norwegian team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved onto the last 16 of the world's biggest club competition.
(2026-02-25). Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable. portside.org Massachusetts Town Passes Resolution Urging State To Hold 'Lawless' ICE Agents Accountable |
(2026-02-25). Israel hide behind an Iran war to avoid a strategy in Lebanon and Syria. haaretz.com Even if Trump orders strikes on Iran, the spotlight will return to Jerusalem ‚ñ The U.S. betrayal of the Kurds — and its backing of Turkey's Syria occupation — underscores Israel's need for a coherent regional strategy…
(2026-02-25). Union bureaucracy sabotages the Kaiser Permanente strike. wsws.org The shutdown of the strike, without prior notice, a contract or even a tentative agreement, underscores the need for a workers' rebellion against the union bureaucracy.
(2026-02-25). A historic attack on citizenship rights: Labor blocks entry to Australians interned in Syria. wsws.org The refusal to repatriate women and children—all Australian citizens—trapped in Syrian concentration camps constitutes a historic assault on the core democratic right of citizenship, without which no other political or civil rights can effectively be exercised.
(2026-02-25). Court rejects bid to stall promotion of police officer who led probe into Netanyahu. haaretz.com Israel's National Security Minister sought to stay a ruling ordering him to promote the senior officer who testified in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, but the court rejected the request. Also on Monday, another officer whose promotion is blocked by the minister also petitioned the Jerusalem District Court…
(2026-02-25). Modi in Israel live: India's PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset. aljazeera.com Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
(2026-02-25). PATRICK LAWRENCE: To Whom Are Our Liars Lying What Is the Point of Their Lies? consortiumnews.com In America's late-imperial phase, conjured realities are preferable to reality. The creak of history's wheel has become unbearable such that forlorn attempts to silence it are the only remaining resort. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News To make the case…
(2026-02-25). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-25). Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
(2026-02-25). Trump administration sues University of California for alleged antisemitism. ecns.cn The Trump administration on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC) for what it described as "engaging in a hostile work environment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff at its University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) campus."
(2026-02-25). Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union. geo.tv 
US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. — ReutersTrump mostly sticks to script, avoids typical…
(2026-02-25). The Supreme Court Blew Trump's Budget to Smithereens. portside.org The Supreme Court Blew Trump's Budget to Smithereens |
(2026-02-25). UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan's Kordofan, calls for an end to the war. aljazeera.com Security Council decries atrocities in Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence and attacks on aid workers.
(2026-02-25). Mass protests in Detroit area against plans for ICE detention and operational centers. wsws.org Hundreds of people in Romulus and Southfield, Michigan, protested Monday evening against plans to expand ICE operations across the Detroit metro area.
(2026-02-25). Bohemian Grove, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist Class. indybay.org The Bohemian Club, Project 2025, SF & The Capitalist class is the focus of this piece…
(2026-02-25). At meeting to defend public health, Sri Lanka's health workers express solidarity with counterparts in US. wsws.org The Health Workers' Action Committee of Sri Lanka held a February 20 online meeting to defend the island nation's free public health system.
(2026-02-25). March for Trans Rights and Healthcare at Democratic SF Convention. indybay.org Rainbow Families Action stages family-friendly march and rally to remind Democrats that Healthcare For All means ALL!
(2026-02-25). AI robot monk unveiled in Japan. tribune.com.pk 
Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ease shortages of its human counterparts. | Trained on even the most esoteric Buddhist scriptures, the University of Kyoto says the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans. | In addition, "Buddharoid", as the diminutive two-legged humanoid is known, can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. | "In the future, it is conceivable that they may assist with or replace some of the religious…
(2026-02-25). Cuba Under Siege Battles U.S. Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump on January 29 imposed import tariffs on any country providing Cuba with oil. The false claim that Cuba threatened terrorism against the United States served as pretext. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled that President Trump lacked constitutional authority for imposing tariffs. Now tariffs continue under different legal authorization. The oil
(2026-02-25). FM spokesperson briefs media on German Chancellor Merz's first visit to China. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China from Wednesday to Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday at a regular news briefing.
(2026-02-25). A Cold Case Heats Up: The Townhouse Explosion 56 Years Later. counterpunch.org Of all the events that unfolded in the first half of the 1970s, none has haunted me more than the blast in an apartment building in Manhattan that claimed the lives of three members of Weatherman and their fledgling underground organization. All that past came back to me the other day when a journalism student
(2026-02-25). MENA Sports Wrap: Al-Ahli go top as Saudi title race tightens. newarab.com 
(2026-02-25). Milwaukee, March 12, 2026: Community Appreciation Iftar. wibailoutpeople.org 
@milwaukee4palestine | @ummamke…
(2026-02-25). Robot craze sweeps Lanzhou in northwest China. ecns.cn A quadruped robot interacts with visitors at a robot-themed amusement park in Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2026.
(2026-02-25). Bodo/Glimt Completes the Feat against Inter in the Champions League Play-offs. radiohc.cu Havana, February 24 (RHC) — Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt today completed the feat of qualifying for the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, after beating Italian Inter 2-1 in the second leg of the play-offs. | Goals from Jens Petter Hauge in the 58th minute and Hakon Evjen in the 72nd stunned the Nerazzurri fans gathered at San Siro and put the visitors on course for a clash with either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round. | Alessandro Bastoni scored a consolation goal for the Italians in the 76th minute, after a shot confirmed by goal-line technology. | The Norwegian side se…
(2026-02-25). Magyezi Announces LC1, LC2 Elections for March—April 2026. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced that elections for Village (LC1) and Parish (LC2) administrative units will take place between March and April 2026. Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday, Minister Magyezi emphasized that these elections are critical to filling a governance vacuum that has persisted at the grassroots …
(2026-02-25). Sunday 3/8: Sacramento: International Women's Day 2026 – Protest Against Fascism & Misogyny. indybay.org California State Capitol Building – front steps | 1315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA, 95814 | This is a peaceful protest…
(2026-02-25). Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw. tribune.com.pk 
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on Tuesday, winning their play-off round tie 2-0 on aggregate. | Leverkusen were below their best but did just enough to qualify after last week's comfortable first-leg win in Greece. | It was the first time Leverkusen made it through a two-legged Champions League knockout tie since they reached the final in 2002, when they lost 2-1 to Real Madrid. | The 2024 German double winners will face either Premier League leaders Arsenal or German champions Bayern Munich, who eliminated Leverkusen at the last…
(2026-02-25). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/freespeech…
(2026-02-25). China records 596 mln domestic tourist trips during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China recorded 596 million domestic tourist trips during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China on Tuesday. During the nine-day holiday, domestic trips increased by 95 million compared with the eight-day Spring Festival holiday in 2025.
(2026-02-25). FIFA and UEFA accused of aiding war crimes. aljazeera.com FIFA and UEFA presidents are accused of aiding war crimes over the support of Israeli football clubs in OWB.
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: International Day of Action: Stop the Wars Abroad and the War at Home with a General Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-25). Madrassa teacher accused of sexually abusing 12-year-old boy in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
An incident of alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy in a madrassa at the hands of a seminary teacher, Ibrahim Yaseen, was reported in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. | The First Information Report (FIR), reported in the jurisdiction of Gujar Khan Police Station, states that the 12-year-old boy was studying 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. The suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the boy and recorded a video of the a…
(2026-02-25). Judaism as an Occupied Territory. juancole.com (
(2026-02-25). Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC US on, February 25, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of…
(2026-02-25). Trump & Republicans Refund NED & AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center" in 2026 Budget. indybay.org Trump and the Republicans have refunded the National Endowment for Democracy NED which funds the AFL-CIO "Solidarity Center". This US government funded operation has supported US multi-nationals and US imperialism around the world including supporting coups and rightwing unions internationally. It has also closely worked with the Israeli Zionist corporate union Histadrut. It supported the apartheid regime in South Africa and collaborates with the Histadrut around the world.
(2026-02-25). How Union Members Pay It Forward. counterpunch.org 
Anna Bueker went to work at the BFGoodrich plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in her early 20s and began building a good life with the wages and benefits provided by her United Steelworkers (USW) contract. But over the next several years, as she navigated divorce and life as a single mom, that contract took on
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). Wisconsin Abortion Fund(Raiser) March 8, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: San Jose MakeBillionaires Pay!!! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-25). France moves to limit contact with US envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Diplomatic tensions escalated between France and United States after French authorities restricted US ambassadorial access to government officials, following a controversy over comments linked to the killing of a far-right activist. | The dispute began after the US embassy issued remarks concerning the death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was beaten to death during a confrontation reportedly involving hard-left activists. | The incident triggered public debate within France and was described by some as politically sensitive amid rising concerns about ideological violence. Diplomatic sources…
(2026-02-25). 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…
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). After the Endangerment Finding, States Must Prove CO2 Harms. Wisconsin Can't. wattsupwiththat.com The revoked endangerment finding forces a reckoning: will Wisconsin continue its expensive and dangerous energy transition, or will it examine the actual data? New evidence suggests the state should rescind its zero-carbon mandate, restore reliable baseload power to the legacy grid, and pass Consumer-Regulated Electricity legislation to let private capital serve new industrial demand without burdening ratepayers. Combined with removing carbon mandates from the legacy grid, these reforms position Wisconsin a bright energy future.
(2026-02-25). 'Pay or he dies,' families told as more Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing. tribune.com.pk 
Weeks after Hamdy Ibrahim left his village in Egypt's Nile Delta, hoping to reach Europe, his brother's phone rang with a chilling message from Libya: pay now or the boy would die. | A smuggler was on the line, demanding 190,000 pounds ($4,000) to secure the 18-year-old's place on a boat, part of a rising exodus that last year made Egyptians the top African and second-largest global group of irregular migrants to Europe. | "I told him we couldn't afford it," his brother Youssef told AFP from Kafr Abdallah Aziza in Sharqiya, an hour's drive from Cairo. | "But he warned: 'Handle it as the other families do. Othe…
(2026-02-25). Thursday 3/5: What Kind of Anarchist Are You? indybay.org Tamarack 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland…
(2026-02-25). Social grants to increase. sanews.gov.za Social grants to increase | All social grants, barring the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will increase in the next financial year. | This is according to the 2026 Budget Review released by National Treasury on Wednesday. | 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 dependency grant will increase from R2 315 to R2 400. | Child support grant will go up from R560 to R580. | The grant-in-ai…
(2026-02-25). Iran rejects US claims on missile programme as 'big lies'. geo.tv 
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. — Reuters Foreign ministry spox responds to claims on missile programme.Baqaei doesn't specify which claims he was referring to in X post.Trump says Iran would never be allowed to…
(2026-02-25). Doctors warn of province-wide shutdown over Dr Mehwish's killing. tribune.com.pk 
Doctors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa warned on Wednesday that they would expand their protest to the entire province if their demands were not met, as the boycott of elective services in hospitals continued in southern districts and parts of Mardan division following the killing of Dr Mehwish Hasnain. | Dr Mehwish, a lady doctor serving at the District Headquarters Hospital, was shot dead by unidentified assailants while returning home after completing her duty. The incident occurred on the double road in the Kohat Development Authority area, near the hospital premises, on Sunday. Reports indicate that the attackers…
(2026-02-25). Trump: never allow Iran, number-one sponsor of terror, to have nuclear weapon. haaretz.com Trump said Iran has 'already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they're working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,' warning Tehran not to 'ever doubt America's resolve'…
(2026-02-25). Wrong, Oceanographic Magazine, Sea Level Rise in Hawaii Is Not a Looming Catastrophe. wattsupwiththat.com Oceanographic Magazine conflates global statistics, public anxiety, and local coastal management into a single storyline of impending doom. The actual sea level measurements at Honolulu report relatively slow sea level rise. That is not climate reporting grounded in observation; it is advocacy framed as inevitability.
(2026-02-25). An American professor's lens on China. ecns.cn Once a sociology PhD and labor organizer in the United States, Mark Levine, a U.S. professor based in China, has made the country his home for more than two decades, transforming from an observer into a storyteller who uses music, writing and teaching to bridge cultures.
(2026-02-25). Crime fighting receives major boost. sanews.gov.za Crime fighting receives major boost | Government has allocated R848.2 billion over the medium term to combat crime and ensure territorial integrity. | This is in line with the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address on the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alongside the police to fight illegal mining and gangsterism. | According to the National Budget Treasury review, the allocation seeks to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state through safer communities, improved prosecution, and effective border management. | "To support this and ot…
(2026-02-25). World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' – Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands. | Brook reached his maiden T20 international hundred off 50 balls, with four sixes and 10 fours, as England went past their 165-run target with five balls to spare to win by two wickets. | Afridi jolted the England top order with a burst of three wickets before Brook played the ultimate captain's innings to steer his side home. | "In my opinion this will be the best innings of his life," Afrid…
(2026-02-25). China reclaims spot as Germany's top trading partner. ecns.cn As Germany recalibrates its economic ties with China, government officials and business leaders said on Tuesday that stability in bilateral ties is essential for sustaining trade flows and reinforcing supply chain resilience across global markets.
(2026-02-25). 40 Days of Rain in France — A Climate Warning Sign for Europe? thinktank.pk In early 2026, France experienced an unprecedented meteorological event: 40 consecutive days of rainfall, the longest such stretch since systematic weather records began in 1959. This extraordinary pattern of persistent rain has sparked national concern, especially as authorities remain on alert for continued flood risks even after the streak officially ended on 22 February. More …
(2026-02-25). Supreme Court will hear Exxon's effort to crush climate lawsuits. nationofchange.org Justice Samuel Alito did not recuse himself from considering the petition, despite significant financial conflicts of interest in implicated cases.
(2026-02-25). Senegal prime minister decries Morocco's jailing of fans after AFCON final. aljazeera.com Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forever Peace Now" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_75ec… ⚪ Rghg#/…
(2026-02-25). Team China finishes Milan-Cortina 2026 with 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals. ecns.cn With five gold, four silver and six bronze medals at Milan-Cortina 2026, China achieved its best result at an overseas Winter Olympics.
(2026-02-25). U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announces consular services in West Bank. haaretz.com The move will mark the first time the embassy will be providing such services at Israeli settlements after starting to do so recently in Palestinian cities in the West Bank…
(2026-02-25). 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."
(2026-02-25). 'Black People Are Not Apes' Is Not A Political Strategy. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | "Black People Are Not Apes." | That sentence should not be necessary in 2026. During Black History Month. It should not need to be printed, displayed, or defended inside the United States Capitol. And yet, there it was, elevated as a form of protest during last night's State of the Union. | But the harder truth is that the real humiliation wasn't the existence of the sign. It was that this is what the Democratic Party's opposition looks like right now. | A sign. | A sentence. | A placard held at chest level while power walks past it unmoved. | That is not resistance. | While exec…
(2026-02-25). Gold hits $5,185 an ounce as local prices surge. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets on Wednesday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $13 to reach $5,185. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,300 to Rs541,262, while the price of 10 grams of gold climbed by Rs1,114 to Rs464,044. | Silver prices also recorded an upward trend. The price of silver per tola rose by Rs268 to Rs9,554, while the rate for 10 grams increased by Rs230 to Rs8,191. | Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,190.99 per ounce, as of 0841 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery were up 0.7% at $…
(2026-02-25). Bridge linking K-P, Punjab closed after suicide attack at Bhakkar checkpost. tribune.com.pk 
The Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remained closed on Wednesday after a suicide attack at the nearby inter-provincial checkpost in the Dajal area of Punjab's Bhakkar a day earlier, causing severe disruption to traffic and the transport of essential goods. | At 6: 45pm yesterday, a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a checkpost just off the Dera Darya Khan bridge, which links Dera Ismail Khan with Punjab, killing two police officers and leaving several injured. | Dera Darya Khan bridge, connecting Punjab with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, remains closed after a suicide attack at t…
(2026-02-25). China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control watchlist. ecns.cn China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control watchlist, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
(2026-02-25). Mother Kills Daughter, Attempts Suicide After Domestic Dispute. plusnews.ug 
A 24-year-old mother has been arrested for stabbing to death her biological daughter in Natete over unresolved domestic disputes with her husband. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, has identified the suspect as Aine Shivan, a resident of Lusaze zone in Rubaga Division, Kampala, who stabbed her 3-year-old daughter, Neila Ayongeirwe, to death …
(2026-02-25). 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…
(2026-02-25). Tariff Refunds: Honest Policy Would Be Smart Politics. counterpunch.org 
On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled part of US president Donald Trump's crazy-quilt tariff scheme illegal in its particulars. Specifically, SCOTUS noticed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not provide the authorization Trump claims for imposing tariffs as he pleases, in the amounts he pleases, on products from whatever country he
(2026-02-25). Netanyahu proposes new regional alliance to counter Islamic blocs. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled plans for a new strategic alliance aimed at countering what he described as "radical" Shia and Sunni blocs in the Middle East, signaling a potential realignment in regional diplomacy.Speaking at a cabinet meeting ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Netanyahu proposed forming a "hexagon" partnership that would include India, Greece, Cyprus, select Arab states, widely understood to include the United Arab Emirates, as well as African partners such as Ethiopia and other Asian countries.Netanyahu said the proposed framework wo…
(2026-02-25). Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks. aljazeera.com Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
(2026-02-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-25). Saturday 2/28: Trump Threatens War on Iran- Revolution Books Screens film COUP 53. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-25). Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says. tribune.com.pk 
Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic has no intention of easing its usage restrictions for military purposes, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, adding that talks continue after a meeting to discuss its future with the Pentagon. | The meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to hash out a months-long dispute. The AI start-up has refused to remove safeguards that would prevent its technology from being used to target weapons autonomously and conduct US domestic surveillance. | Pentagon officials have argued that the government should only be…
(2026-02-25). IMF chief hails Sri Lanka "success story" as its austerity agenda deepens social crisis. wsws.org Kristalina Georgieva's visit was to ensure that Sri Lanka will continue to implement the IMF's harsh austerity policies that protect the profits of big business while heaping more burdens on workers and the poor.
(2026-02-25). Infrastructure remains the 'bedrock' of SA economic growth. sanews.gov.za Infrastructure remains the 'bedrock' of SA economic growth | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reiterated government's commitment to making infrastructure investment the bedrock of the country's growing economy. | The Minister tabled the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "Infrastructure investment remains the foundation upon which long-term economic growth, improved service delivery and job creation are built. | "Government is shifting the composition of spending towards growth-enhancing public infrastructure," he said. | During the Budget Speech last year, Godongwana announced that some R1 tri…
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). US Postal Worker Letter Carriers Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza in SF to Demand Living Wages. indybay.org USPO members of the NALC rallied at Harry Bridges Plaza on February 22, 2026 to demand a contract and living wages.
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). Indian restaurant in London shuts after 16 years of operations, alleges 'online harassment, attacks by Pakistanis'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After 16 years of welcoming diners, an Indian-origin restaurant owners has announced closure of the eatery due to a combination of factors, including repeated "disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis." | Harman Singh Kapoor, the owner of 'Rangrez' in Hammersmith, London, said he will be shutting operations of the Indian restaurant from next month. | While listing several factors behind the closure, he said the major contributers "rising costs, ongoing online harassment, repeated disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis, and a lack of proper support from the Met (Metropolitan) Police." | Now it's time…
(2026-02-25). R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme. sanews.gov.za R12 billion in savings identified through TARS programme | National Treasury's Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) programme has identified some R12 billion in wasteful and ineffective programs within government. ⚪ This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. ⚪ "[In] the Budget last May, we promised that spending priorities would not be funded through tax increases if this could be avoided. We have kept that promise, through our commitment to finding savings from unproductive expenditure, closing leakages, and rooting out inefficiencies…
(2026-02-25). What Brazil's president did instead of joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'. responsiblestatecraft.org When Brazilians vote for president in October, multilateralism will likely be on the ballot. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has long stressed diversifying and deepening the diplomatic and trade relations of Latin America's largest nation with the rest of the world. His most likely opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, will argue that Brazil belongs squarely in Washington's camp.The Bolsonaro clan has long criticized Lula's dogged embrace of the BRICS bloc, for example, as well as his attempts to insert Brazil into major geopolitical debates as unnecessarily provo…
(2026-02-25). Putin warns of Black Sea pipeline plot as Kyiv, Moscow trade terror claims. hindustantimes.com As Ukraine accuses Moscow of fresh terror plots, Vladimir Putin has fired back with explosive counterclaims. Speaking in Moscow, the Russian president alleged that Western nations and Ukraine are eyeing sabotage of undersea gas pipelines like TurkStream and Blue Stream — even hinting at a potential "nuclear component." He also blamed Ukrainian intelligence and "foreign curators" for a surge in drone and rocket attacks inside Russia. With accusations flying on both sides, fears of escalation are deepening.
(2026-02-25). Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files. scheerpost.com CIA floor seal. user: Duffman, 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 Tim Golden / The Trump administration is loosening restrictions on the sharing of law enforcement…
(2026-02-25). India's Modi visits Israel: What's on the agenda, and why it matters. aljazeera.com India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
(2026-02-25). The Washington Post's Owner Really Doesn't Want You to Know His Effective Tax Rate. counterpunch.org 
The Washington Post has, over the past few months, run at least five editorials or opinion pieces railing against federal or state tax increases. Here's what the folks at…
(2026-02-25). Ukraine marks four years of war. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine on Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the war with Russia, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. | The anniversary saw the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in Kyiv to mark the occasion. Both said they would take part in a "commemoration ceremony" and visit the site of a Ukrainian energy facility damaged by Russian strikes before attending a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. | They are also due to take part in a vid…
(2026-02-25). No Bro This War Will Be Completely Different, Bro. caitlinjohnstone.com.au No bro this US war in the middle east will be completely different, bro. See, this time the regime we're trying to get rid of is REALLY BAD! | No no, this is nothing like all those other times. This time military interventionism to topple an oil-rich government in west Asia will lead to peace and democracy. Our soldiers will be greeted as liberators! | You don't understand, bro. This time the government and the media are telling us the truth! This time the regime really IS committing mass atrocities…
(2026-02-25). Lawmaker ejected during Trump's State of the Union address. aljazeera.com Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address over protest sign.
(2026-02-25). Pentagon gives Anthropic 3 days to drop AI safeguards or face blacklisting. wsws.org The Trump administration has given Anthropic an ultimatum to remove AI safety restrictions on its Claude model or face blacklisting and compulsion under the Defense Production Act, while simultaneously signing a deal to deploy Elon Musk's fascist Grok AI on classified military networks.
(2026-02-25). State Of The Union 2026: This Man Be Lying Edition. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Hello, everyone, my name is Stephen A. Crockett Jr., and I've been covering politics for the better part of the 20th century. I like long walks and kittens (not full-grown cats), and I see myself as a modern-day— | Managing Editor Monique Judge—Stephen, this isn't your Tinder profile. Please keep the intro related to the State of the Union. | Stephen—Yes, the State of the Union, or as I like to call it Republican PornHub. Seriously, the amount of adulation and
(2026-02-25). An Empire (and Economy) in Decline. counterpunch.org 
The SCOTUS rejection of Trump's tariffs changes little. The empire's decline persists, and with it, its extension to the US economy as a whole. And it will continue whether or not Trump finds another law to use to justify tariffs (at higher, lower or the same levels as now) and whether or not SCOTUS invalidates it. The tariffs of 2025 exposed the basic decline situation, including some of the costs of having denied and kicked that problem down the road so many times. The SCOTUS decision merely quibbles about the tariffs' legal justification. Nor is that surprising given the GOP's domination of SCOTUS. The class t…
(2026-02-25). Portland educational forum: Cuba Under Attack. workers.org 
Speakers at Portland's Feb. 21 Cuba education program outlined the impact of the recent U.S. oil blockade of Cuba, and explained how Cuba and the rest of the world are resisting and cooperating to help Cuba survive. The points they made are summarized here: Cuba has an exceptional history of . . . |
(2026-02-25). Leidesdorff Plaza, est. 60 years ago by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library, Inc. indybay.org 100 year anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th year anniversary of Black History Month yet the origins of Negro Village, Negro Bar. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and a plethora of Gold Mining towns with early California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry too offensive to preserve and appreciate an unsurpassed golden legacy.
(2026-02-25). Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil. aljazeera.com Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
(2026-02-25). Actor Robert Duvall (1931-2026): A realist who went beyond his own conceptions. wsws.org Duvall began acting in the theater in the 1950s, pursued a career in television in the 1960s and achieved his greatest prominence in films in the 1970s and beyond.
(2026-02-25). Trump admin disrespects Jesse Jackson. workers.org 
Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow-PUSH coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson, died last week at the age of 84 following the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2015. Jackson was a protege of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until King's assassination in April 1968. Fidel Castro and Jesse Jackson . . . |
(2026-02-25). A call for international solidarity, from Costa Rica. indybay.org Costa Rica is in the midst of a fascist takeover…
(2026-02-25). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-25). Oversight assisted 14th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn An elderly person chats with a staff worker at an elderly care service center in Qiongshan district of Haikou, South China's Hainan province, Oct 29, 2025.Jin will be among around 2,100 CPPCC National Committee members gathering in Beijing in March for the annual session, where the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will be a central focus.
(2026-02-25). Here is how Pakistan can still qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 remain alive but fragile, with qualification now hinging on a combination of results and net run-rate calculations in Super Eights Group 2. | After two matches, Pakistan sit third in the group with one point from a washed-out match against New Zealand and a defeat to England. | England, with two wins from two, has already secured a semi-final spot and leads the table on four points. | For Pakistan, the qualification scenarios are now clear. | Read: ECB insist Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred | If New Zealand lo…
(2026-02-25). South Sudan opposition alleges civilian massacre. newarab.com 
South Sudan's opposition on Monday said government troops had committed a "massacre" of at least 25 civilians, including women and children. | The increasingly unstable country is seeing a surge of fighting, much of it in eastern Jonglei state where at least 280,000 people have been displaced since December according to the United Nations. | Hospitals have been overwhelmed as government forces under President Salva Kiir have clashed with militias allied to his former vice-president Riek Machar. | The opposition says a gathering on Saturday morning of villagers in Pankor, Ayod county of Jonglei, turned into a "dea…
(2026-02-25). Folk customs shine at Guangxi's Zongba Festival. ecns.cn Recently, folk cultural activities for the 2026 Dahua Zongba Festival were held during the Spring Festival at Dahua Yao Autonomous County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-02-25). Militarisation of Australian universities intensifies: More than $200 million in defence contracts since 2024. wsws.org The expanding contracts with universities feed into the next phase of the AUKUS military pact between the US, UK and Australia, targeting China.
(2026-02-25). Widening the 'We': Meeting the Crisis of Common Sense. counterpunch.org 
What do we mean, in a social and political sense, by "we"? Generally, we're referring to our shared identity as a community: the collective understanding that enables us to discuss, deliberate, and arrive at decisions on matters that affect all of us. But "we" does not automatically include everyone. It refers to those of us
(2026-02-25). "In Cuba, the US follows the strategy of the ripe apple" unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Leonid Savin, Chairman of the Fidel Castro Foundation We spoke with Leonid Savin, Chairman of the Fidel Castro Foundation (based in Moscow), about the energy crisis in Cuba, possible White House moves regarding Cuba, and Moscow-Havana relations. "Better early than later" What is the scale of Cuba's energy crisis, and could it threaten …
(2026-02-25). Proposed VAT increase officially withdrawn. sanews.gov.za Proposed VAT increase officially withdrawn | Government has officially withdrawn the R20 billion tax increase for Value Added Tax (VAT) that was previously penciled in for the 2026 Budget, to provide inflationary relief to taxpayers. ⚪ Tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana explained that the withdrawal was due to the tax system demonstrating resilience despite slow economic growth. ⚪ "For 2025/26, the gross tax revenue is revised up by R21.3 billion compared to the estimate in the 2025 Budget. Higher-than-expected net VAT, corporate income tax, and dividends ta…
(2026-02-25). Accelerating American (and Planetary) Decline. counterpunch.org 
Some tales can cross cultures, continents, and even centuries to arrive in our own era with their timeless truths pretty much intact. That's particularly so for the immortal story of "an appointment in Samarra." It first appeared in the fifth century in the Babylonian Talmud, that ancient repository of Jewish rabbinical wisdom. Then it crossed over into Islamic literature
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). AHS Highland Hosp 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…
(2026-02-25). US Forest Service stops issuing firefighter pants that contain PFAS, following ProPublica's reporting. nationofchange.org Despite knowing about the use of PFAS, officials with the Forest Service had not previously informed wildland firefighters about it.
(2026-02-25). DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President. portside.org DNC Finding: Biden's Israel Backing Cost Harris Votes for President |
(2026-02-25). President Trump Sang The Same Old Song During State Of The Union Address. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | It's only been a year into President Donald Trump's second term, and it has not been going well. Trump's approval rating has With the midterms approaching and it increasingly looking like Republicans will lose control of the House and potentially the Senate, there was a lot of pressure for Trump to deliver a resounding State of the Union address that not only a…
(2026-02-25). 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.
(2026-02-25). 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana. sanews.gov.za 2026 Budget Speech a 'turning point' – Godongwana | The country's financial future was on the agenda on Wednesday when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament. ⚪ Godongwana noted that this year's Budget Speech comes at a critical juncture for the public purse. ⚪ "We have reached an important turning point in the management of our public finances. Five years ago, the outlook was stark. State Capture had hollowed out critical institutions and weakened state owned entities. South Africa had been downgraded to junk status by the last of the three major credit rating agencies…
(2026-02-25). Pakistani Ambassador to China highlights broader opportunities under China's 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. At this pivotal juncture, how will the SCO continue to play a key role in safeguarding regional stability while seizing the development opportunities presented by the plan? Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi shared his opinions during an interview with China News Network.
(2026-02-25). Poll: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'too high'. ecns.cn Nearly half of surveyed United States residents said they believe that current US tariffs on Chinese goods are "too high", and even though many of them remain divided over how much the US should trade with China, they still support working with the world's second-largest economy on a range of practical priorities.
(2026-02-25). US airpower surge near Iran: Sat-proof buildup, pizza ploys, and war warning. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite imagery and open-source trackers have spotlighted a surge in U.S. air power across West Asia amid escalating tensions with Iran. Reports suggest expanded deployments at bases including Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, even as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about using pizza orders to mislead online trackers monitoring activity near the The Pentagon. With Donald Trump weighing options and military advisers warning of a prolonged regional war, the optics of buildup and brinkmanship are intensifying.
(2026-02-25). Iran and Ukraine: Narrow World. counterpunch.org 
If you think about it, the world's not that wide. It only feels that way on maps. It gets pretty narrow at key pressure points like the thin ribbon of water called the Strait of Hormuz. The global economy likes to think it "breathes" through this over-tight passage. But listen carefully and you can hear
(2026-02-25). Will Japan's new rock star PM Takaichi deliver? independent.co.ug 
Now that she has consolidated her power in Japan's legislature, what she will do with it? COMMENT | ADAM SIMPSON | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has delivered her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections she called shortly after taking office. Now that she has consolidated her power in Japan's legislature (called …
(2026-02-25). Cuban worker describes hellish conditions, appeals to US workers to force an end to embargo. wsws.org A Cuban worker and single mother in Matanzas describes blackouts of up to 30 hours, children going to bed hungry and an atmosphere of fear under Trump's genocidal embargo.
(2026-02-25). Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to progress 9-3 on aggregate over the Azeri champions. | The Magpies will make up a six-strong contingent of English sides in the last 16 alongside Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham. | A tie that involved an over 5,000-mile (8,000 kilometre) round trip for both sides was killed off inside 45 minutes last week as Newcastle led 5-0 at half-time on their way to a 6-1 rout. | That allowed Eddie Howe to heavily rotate his side, with four-goal hero from the first leg Anthony Gordo…
(2026-02-25). PTI moves Supreme Court to shift Imran Khan to Al-Shifa Hospital in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Senior members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking the transfer of the party's founder, former prime minister Imran Khan, to Al-Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment. | The petition was filed by PTI lawyer Latif Khosa in the Toshakhana criminal case under Rule 35(6) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, following a health assessment report prepared by barrister Salman Safdar at the court's direction. | It requested that Imran be immediately shifted to Shifa International Hospital for specialised treatment of his eye condition by a retina sp…
(2026-02-25). Bwindi Census Confirms 426 Chimpanzees, Opens New Chapter in Uganda's Great Ape Conservation. plusnews.ug 
A census has confirmed the presence of 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park following the first-ever dedicated chimpanzee census in the forest, a milestone conservation exercise that officials say will reshape management of the globally renowned park. The census, conducted by the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) …
(2026-02-25). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-25). Even the Shareholders are side-eyeing Starbucks Keep Organizing! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks leadership has a problem. And it's not just baristas saying it. Turns out, union busting and stonewalling a fair contract isn't just wrong… It's bad for business. Long-term shareholders, including NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Trillium ESG Global Equity Mutual Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund, and the Shareholder Association for …
(2026-02-25). Lahore railway station to get modern parking, park facilities. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of passengers traveling via Pakistan Railways can expect improved facilities at Lahore's historic railway station, as work begins on a modern parking area and an adjoining park. The project, supported by the Punjab government, is expected to be completed later this year. | Previously, passengers often faced long queues and traffic congestion when arriving at the station, with limited parking options. Once finished, the upgraded facilities will allow hundreds of vehicles to park efficiently, reducing travel delays from hours to minutes. | Renderings of the project at Lahore railway station PHOTO: LAHO…
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/25: Webinar: Uncivil Rites: Palestine and the Limits of Academic Freedom. indybay.org Zoom | go.rutgers.edu/humanizingpalestine2025…
(2026-02-25). UESF Strike Victory or Strike Out? indybay.org On the show "What Left" a striking UESF teacher talks about their strike in San Francisco, the lack of democracy and what the members got in their 4 day strike…
(2026-02-25). Wuthering Heights Is at Its Heart a Story of Class and Race. Emerald Fennell Has Got It All Wrong. portside.org Wuthering Heights Is at Its Heart a Story of Class and Race. Emerald Fennell Has Got It All Wrong |
(2026-02-25). FIFA boss confident about Mexico World Cup despite violence. aljazeera.com FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has "complete confidence" in Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches…
(2026-02-25). IHC chief justice walks out as CM Afridi attempts to speak in open court. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday attempted to speak at the rostrum of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar's court, but the chief justice left for his chamber without hearing him. | Speaking to the media outside the court, Afridi said that since a meeting with Dogar had not been possible through other channels, he had attempted to address him in open court. He approached the rostrum and greeted the chief justice, but his greeting was not returned. After waiting for an hour and fifteen minutes, the chief minister said he was not given so much as a response. | Afridi said…
(2026-02-25). Why America's Top General Is Echoing Public Doubts Over an Iran Strike. thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear program and regional influence, debates inside Washington are intensifying over whether military action is justified. Central to this discussion is General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who has become emblematic of wider public concerns in the U.S. …
(2026-02-25). Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth. sanews.gov.za Optimism remains as economy starts showing steady growth | South Africa's economic growth outlook is "steadily improving", with growth projected to reach some 1.6% in 2026, following growth of 1.4% in 2025. | This is according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday. | "We project real economic growth of 1.6% in 2026, an improvement from the 1.4% estimated in 2025. | "This improvement reflects the continued strengthening of economic performance from the second half of 2025. Over the medium term, growth is expected to average 1.8%, reaching 2% by 2028,…
(2026-02-25). Medvedev advances in Dubai, suggests ranking system rethink. tribune.com.pk 
Daniil Medvedev beat Shang Juncheng on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the Dubai Open but implored tour organisers to limit ranking points to only the most prestigious events to reduce player workload. | A week after beating the Chinese world number 262 in Doha, Medvedev again faced Shang and won 6-1, 6-3 in his opening match in the 500-level event in the UAE. | After the victory, Medvedev said he would like to see more mandatory events in the calendar, but for ranking points only to be attributed to Masters-level events and Grand Slams in order to convince players to enter less tournaments. | "I would think t…
(2026-02-25). 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…
(2026-02-25). Everything You Need to Know About FP Markets' 2026 Roadmap and CFD Trading Conditions. albawaba.net As This update follows the broker's decision to mark its 20-year milestone by ou…
(2026-02-25). This is a bomb, a dirty bomb! strategic-culture.su The European leadership is a clear, obvious, and unequivocal concrete threat to global security. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-02-25). 2026 Midterms Set To Be Least Competitive Due To Redistricting. newsone.com 
(2026-02-25). Iran debuts Sayyad‚Äë3G naval SAM, boosting long‚Äërange air defense at sea. hindustantimes.com Iran has unveiled and successfully tested its newest naval air defense missile, the Sayyad-3G, marking a major step forward in maritime defense capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The February 20 test represents Iran's first vertical-launch, long-range surface-to-air missile deployed from an indigenous naval platform, specifically aboard Shahid Soleimani-class vessels. With a reported range of up to 150 km and engagement altitudes reaching 27—30 km, the Sayyad-3G significantly expands Iran's sea-based area-denial umbrella. Equipped with solid-fuel propulsion and advanced hybrid guidance systems, the missi…
(2026-02-25). Mao enters Speakership race to "Balance the Boat" independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norbert Mao, the President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has officially entered the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The Laroo-Pece MP-elect framed his candidacy as a strategic necessity rather than personal ambition, arguing that his leadership is required to …
(2026-02-25). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for solidarity with Turkish miners' wildcat strike. wsws.org The miners have halted production to demand payment of unpaid wages, enforcement of promotion rights, retroactive contract benefits, guaranteed seniority and severance protections, and genuine health and safety measures.
(2026-02-25). Fact-checking Donald Trump's State of the Union address. aljazeera.com The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections.
(2026-02-25). W.E.B. Du Bois and Civil Society. counterpunch.org 
Sociologist and writer, W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) became nationally known after 1905's Niagara Movement. He helped form the NAACP in 1909 and the Pan-African Congress during World War I and focused on peacemaking and decolonization. In 1910, Du Bois served as the editor of The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, the "oldest black-oriented
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/4: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-02-25). Workers owed 100% of tariff refunds. workers.org The Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Feb. 20 invalidated most of President Donald Trump's exorbitant tariffs levied since April 2025 that were used to bully countries into agreeing to a multitude of Trump's demands. In a 6-3 vote — a rare ruling against Trump — SCOTUS determined . . . |
(2026-02-25). 2 Pennsylvania students remain imprisoned 4 days after anti-ICE protest as "Quakertown 5" face felony charges. wsws.org Five minors held more than 72 hours after being assaulted by police at an anti-ICE rally now face felony charges while the police chief seen choking a student remains uncharged.
(2026-02-25). 158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years. nationofchange.org The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.
(2026-02-25). Kampala traders caught with smuggled livestock in Nakapiripirit. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two livestock traders from Kampala are in police custody in Moroto after being found transporting livestock that did not match their movement permits. Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Region Police Spokesperson, identifies the suspects as Joseph Cumal, 32, and Siraj Kato, 35, both traders from Kalerwe in Kampala. He …
(2026-02-25). Islamabad launches Ramazan anti-begging drive, 42 detained in 24 hours. tribune.com.pk 
The district administration of Islamabad has launched a special anti-begging campaign during Ramazan, detaining 42 beggars and shifting them to lock-ups within the first 24 hours of the drive on Wednesday. | Operations were carried out at traffic signals, major highways and markets across the federal capital. Authorities said Safe City surveillance cameras were also utilised to identify and track professional beggars during the crackdown. | Read: Beggars turn scapegoats for government | Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon directed field officers to ensure strict enforcement throughout the holy month. | "No neglige…
(2026-02-25). PSX falls over 1,600 points as selling pressure grips key sectors. tribune.com.pk 
Low market optimism, coupled with rollover headwinds, kept investors on the defensive, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) logged its third consecutive decline this week on Wednesday amid heavy selling pressure. | Trading began on a tentative note, with the index briefly climbing to an intra-day high of 168,191.65. However, the early recovery proved fragile. As the session progressed, persistent selling resurfaced, keeping the market confined within a narrow range through late morning. | Pressure intensified around midday as investors trimmed positions amid rollover-related adjustments. The index subsequently…
(2026-02-25). China's forest coverage reaches 241 million hectares, about 100 trees per person. ecns.cn China's forest coverage has reached 3.614 billion mu (about 241 million hectares), equivalent to roughly 100 trees per person, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2026-02-25). Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concludes in Verona. ecns.cn The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday.
(2026-02-25). German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Beijing for official visit. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.
(2026-02-25). Starmer visit sparks interest in Shanghai's premier snack. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden during his recent trip to China has thrust a local pastry into the global spotlight.
(2026-02-25). UN Resolution on Ukraine Approved Despite US Push to Water It Down. passblue.com 
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for "a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine on Tuesday while rejecting a last-minute proposal from the United States to delete two crucial paragraphs from the draft text that included references to Ukraine's "sovereignty" and "territorial integrity." The Assembly met to mark the fourth year of …
(2026-02-25). The Rise And Fail Of The Griftocrats. counterpunch.org 
I have been writing for decades that Oprah Winfrey was a more effective force insofar as retailing capitalist propaganda than the Joseph Goebbels' progeny of Fox News/NewsMax outrage peddlers and the corporate-funded nomenklatura/apparatchik clowns of the rightwing think tank shit-circuses. Oprah's grift emanates from the same capitalist ideological snake oil of self-bootstraps transcendence; withal, if
(2026-02-25). Measles cases in the US surge past 1,000 in 2026. wsws.org Measles cases in the United States have already exceeded 1,000 in 2026, increasing at a far faster pace than last year, which marked a three-decade high. The outbreak exposes the deadly consequences of the Trump-Kennedy effort to destroy public health institutions.
(2026-02-25). Tell Congress: Do Not Overturn Local Pesticide Laws. indybay.org Urgent action is needed to help stop the spread of toxic pesticides.
(2026-02-25). Reforms introduced to improve local government. sanews.gov.za Reforms introduced to improve local government | Government has announced strengthened measures to improve the operations and financial management of local and provincial government, marking a shift to structural intervention from oversight. | "At the municipal level, this shift involves changes to legislation, governance arrangements, and technological intervention. In provinces, the government is enforcing strict headcount controls and compensation discipline," according to the 2026 Budget Review by National Treasury. | Local government is the sphere where communities experience the state most directly, but man…
(2026-02-25). Three dead in US strike on boat in Caribbean. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-25). HIV/Aids research funding bolstered. sanews.gov.za HIV/Aids research funding bolstered | Government will allocate some R410 million over the medium term to offset the funding gap in research left after the withdrawal of funding by the United States. | This according to the National Treasury's 2026 Budget Review released alongside the Budget Speech on Wednesday. | "Over the medium term, R410 million will be reprioritised from the Department of Health to the South African Medical Research Council to offset research grant funding withdrawn by the United States. | "This allocation forms part of a co-funding arrangement with global donors to sustain key HIV/AIDS resea…
(2026-02-25). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-25). Russia Has Not Won — But Can Ukraine Endure Without Europe? thinktank.pk the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its fifth year — marking over 1,800 days of relentless fighting that has reshaped European security, strained global alliances, and inflicted profound human suffering. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed, Russia "has not won" and Ukraine still stands, but whether Kyiv can endure in the long term without …
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 2/25: Honor Aaron Bushnell and Protest against genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA, between Sacramento and California. | (10 min. walk from Montgomery BART Station)…
(2026-02-25). Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen. aljazeera.com A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
(2026-02-25). China urges Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks on Taiwan to develop the strategic relationship of mutual benefit with China, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's remarks released on Monday.
(2026-02-25). 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…
(2026-02-25). Global elites who cling to green policies are clueless about how to sustain life as we know it. onlineopinion.com.au Today's elected politicians must possess energy wisdom to understand 'how and why' life as we know it has changed over 200 years.
(2026-02-25). Amnesty condemns convictions of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha. tribune.com.pk 
Amnesty International's South Asia chapter has condemned the convictions of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, calling them part of a "systematic campaign of harassment" against rights defenders in Pakistan. | Pakistan: Human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have been behind bars for one month now, simply for exercising their right to freedom of expression. They were sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act on 24 January… pic.twitter.com/BssnLSbNm2 | — Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Off…
(2026-02-25). Trump slams Maliki bid as Iran‚Äëbacked bloc holds line, Kurdish front emerges. hindustantimes.com As Trump warns it would be a "very bad choice" to bring Nouri al‚ÄëMaliki back as Iraq's PM, Maliki says he has "absolutely no intention" of withdrawing, backed by the pro‚ÄëIran Coordination Framework. At the same time, exiled Kurdish‚ÄëIranian groups form the "Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan," turning Iraq into a key arena in the U.S.—Iran struggle.
(2026-02-25). Year 4: Why the U.S. needed the Russian invasion. strategic-culture.su By JOE LAURIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a moment of candor in March 2022, Joe Biden revealed why the U.S. needed the Rus…
(2026-02-25). Stop the Sweeps! Follow the Money. indybay.org More Meetings Slated to Demand Survival Services & Sane Treatment for Folks Outside…
(2026-02-25). Israel's Enduring Colonial Project in Palestine. juancole.com Exeter, UK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Debates about Palestine in the Western academia often portray contemporary Israeli policies as exceptional responses to security 'threats' or regional instability. Yet a longer historical perspective suggests a deeper structural continuity: the persistence of colonial logic under evolving institutional and discursive forms. From the British Mandate period to contemporary geopolitical frameworks advanced by Israel and its Western allies, especially the United Kingdom and the United States, a consistent pattern emerges: territorial control coupled with indige…
(2026-02-25). The Mamdani Peace Dividend? counterpunch.org 
On March 5, 1770, a crowd of Boston colonists gathered to protest British soldiers quartered among them, taxing them without parliamentary representation, occupying their city like a conquered territory. When the redcoats fired, the first man to fall was Crispus Attucks—a sailor of African and Wampanoag descent, possibly an escaped slave, certainly a man for
(2026-02-25). OpenAI faces questions over safety protocols. tribune.com.pk 1726054615-0/OpenAI-(2)1726054615-0.png)
Canada has summoned senior leadership from OpenAI to Ottawa to explain the company's decision not to report suspicious online activity by an individual who later killed eight people this month. | OpenAI has confirmed that in June 2025 its abuse-detection efforts identified a ChatGPT account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old transgender woman who murdered her mother, brother, and six people at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10. | The company told AFP that the account was identified through an investigative process that looks for usage related to violent activity. The accou…
(2026-02-25). UN marks 4 years of Ukraine war as Russia rejects ceasefire, vows to fight on. hindustantimes.com U.N. General Assembly members marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion by demanding an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire, as Ukraine warned Moscow's ongoing "imperial" war violates core UN Charter principles and shows no real intent to stop its aggression. Russia rejected the UN General Assembly resolution, calling it one‚Äësided, "anti‚ÄëRussian," and a political tool of the West that ignores what Moscow describes as the "real causes" of the conflict and Ukraine's alleged violations in Donbas. Russian representatives argued the text was detached from…
(2026-02-25). Wednesday 3/25: NorCal Recycling Association to host 30th Annual Recycling Update at San Francisco State. indybay.org San Francisco State University, McKenna Theater, | 1756 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-02-25). Tiny Amounts of Water in CO2 Pipelines Could Cause Catastrophic Release of Asphyxiating Gas. wattsupwiththat.com One line of enquiry, common when such incidents occur, was that the rupture was caused by the formation of carbonic acid. This is a major problem in CO2 pipelines since the acid can form with trace amounts of water — as little as 100 parts per million. Just one further hazard to consider as the hard-Left Miliband lunatics press ahead with billion-pound plans to run hundreds of miles of near-surface, large-diameter pipes around the north of England to bury CO2 in quantities that will have no measurable effect on any change in the climate.
(2026-02-25). Targeted aid averts relapse into poverty. ecns.cn In the transition period over the past five years to consolidate the gains of China's hard-won victory over extreme poverty, President Xi Jinping has called for sustained and targeted assistance to prevent a large-scale relapse into poverty and to integrate long-term support into the rural vitalization initiative.
(2026-02-25). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the 50th Anniversary of People's Power in Cuba. radiohc.cu At the National Capitol Building, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the parliamentary session commemorating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Organs of People's Power, in the "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | The president emphasized that People's Power constitutes "the most authentic expression of socialist democracy" and called for revitalizing citizen participation, strengthening social justice, and defending national sovereignty. | Radio Havana Cuba rep…
(2026-02-25). One of most historic estates is on sale for tens of millions. haaretz.com The 'Bishop's House' is a 19th-century stone villa on one of Jerusalem's historic streets. Built as the residence of an Anglican bishop, it later served as a World War II glass factory, a Finnish-run kindergarten and in the 1970s was home to the family of publisher Robert Maxwell…
(2026-02-25). Activists tell Supervisors to "Grow A Spine" to Melt ICE in Marin. indybay.org Human rights activists once again implored the Marin County Board of Supervisors to "Grow a Spine" by directing the county Sheriff to permanently sever ties with the SCAAP program and ICE ending the bounty paid for undocumented prisoners turned over to the agency.
(2026-02-25). A warming planet makes nor'easters other storms more intense: Climate scientist Michael Mann. nationofchange.org With its defunding of scientific infrastructure across the country, "the Trump administration is truly putting Americans in harm's way."
(2026-02-25). NED Leader Cut Off in Congress After Boasting of 'Deploying' 200 Starlinks to Iran Amid Violence. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-25). China: High-Level Dialogue Examines Middle East Crisis and International Cooperation. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Yemen: ICRC's humanitarian impact in 2025, a year of deepening crisis. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Bangladesh launches first-ever Junior Amputee Football Programme, empowering young athletes through sport. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). ICRC president elected to a second term. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Egypt: Expansion of summoning human rights defenders and imposing high financial bail to silence independent voices. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Turkey: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). From Bengaluru Startup to Global Platform Builder: Trescon Turns 10. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-25). Russia: Continued arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). Mangaluru Airport Bags Global 'Best at Arrivals' ACI Award for Second Year. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-25). Year 4: The Timeline That Tells the Tale. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-25). Donald Trump's Death Cards: ICE Brings the War Home. juancole.com
(2026-02-25). Philippines: Duterte hearing at the International Criminal Court offers long-denied chance for justice to the on victims. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Justice for Ukrainians must be non-negotiable in any resolution of the war in Ukraine. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). Hungary: Criminal prosecution of Mr Géza Buzás-Hábel for promoting LGBTQIA+ rights. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Honoring Malcolm X in Brooklyn. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-25). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit Israel on Wednesday, address Knesset. haaretz.com
(2026-02-25). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Bangladesh Reshuffles Top Military Posts, Restores Visa Services for Indians. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-25). Mexico: Investigative files crucial to tracing missing people. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Urgent call to the African Union Heads of State to address deteriorating rule of law and democracy in Africa. fidh.org
(2026-02-25). Afghanistan: Operational facts and figures, January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Pakistani Ambassador to China sees win-win opportunities as SCO development strategy aligns with 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn
(2026-02-25). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Environmental Concerns Over Two-Lane Road, Tunnel Plan in Agumbe Ghat. coastaldigest.com
(2026-02-25). Massive explosions at border patrol ammunition depot in Thailand. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-25). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). La Francia verso una nuova rivoluzione? strategic-culture.su Il conflitto ideologico interno travalica le frontiere, intaccando i rapporti del paese con l'Europa e gli Stati Uniti | Segue nostro Non esiste dubbio che il caso Deranque — militante della destra radicale rimasto ucciso in uno scontro con oppositori politici il 14 febbraio scorso — stia mettendo alla prova la solidità delle istituzioni della Repubblica, fomentando tensioni profonde che covano da ormai decenni tra tutte le f…
(2026-02-25). Celebran medio siglo del Poder Popular en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con la participación del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aconteció este martes la Audiencia Pública Parlamentaria por los 50 años del Poder Popular en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | A la conmemoración, que tuvo lugar en el Hemiciclo Sur del Capitolio Nacional, asistieron dirigentes históricos como José Ramón Machado Ventura, Comandante del Ejército Rebelde; los miembros del Buró Político del PCC, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente del legislativo; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Or…
(2026-02-25). Presentan en La Habana libro por aniversario 131 de la Guerra Necesaria. radiohc.cu El libro 'Memoria de la nación cubana: formación y liberación', fue presentado este martes en el memorial José Martí, en La Habana, como homenaje al aniversario 131 de la Guerra Necesaria. | El volumen, editado por Imagen Contemporánea, cuenta con la autoría de los doctores en Ciencias Eduardo Torres-Cuevas (1942-2025), y Yoel Cordoví Núñez. | El texto hace un recorrido en nueve capítulos, desde los orígenes y realidades de la patria de los criollos, pasando por la sociedad esclavista, la revolución de 1868, hasta la revolución del 95, o Guerra Necesaria (1895-1898). | Torres-Cuevas había dicho poco antes de mori…
(2026-02-25). Servir al pueblo es gobernar de cara al pueblo. cubadebate.cu No somos una democracia para las vidrieras; somos una democracia de trincheras, construida con enormes sacrificios, es cierto, pero también con impresionante creatividad e insuperable dignidad en el fragor del combate más difícil: el del día a día y hora a hora.
(2026-02-25). ONU reafirma acompañamiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba reafirmó su compromiso de acompañar a la isla en el plan de contingencia diseñado para enfrentar el bloqueo energético. | Tal postura fue expresada por Francisco Pichón, coordinador residente del citado sistema en la Mayor de las Antillas. | Dijo que cada una de las agencias de la ONU viene trabajando con su contraparte cubana para conocer no sólo donde están las mayores necesidades, sino también los riesgos y las acciones que deben ser prioritarias. | Entre los sectores de especial atención citó: el de la salud, el alimentario, agua y saneamiento, protección a grupos vulnera…
(2026-02-25). Gobierno mexicano realiza nuevo envío de ayuda a Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un comunicado, la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores refirió que este martes zarparon del puerto de Veracruz los buques Papaloapan y Huasteco, de la Armada, en cumplimiento con la instrucción de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-02-25). ONU reafirma acompañamiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba reafirmó su compromiso de acompañar a la isla en el plan de contingencia diseñado para enfrentar el bloqueo energético. | Tal postura fue expresada por Francisco Pichón, coordinador residente del citado sistema en la Mayor de las Antillas. | Dijo que cada una de las agencias de la ONU viene trabajando con su contraparte cubana para conocer no sólo donde están las mayores necesidades, sino también los riesgos y las acciones que deben ser prioritarias. | Entre los sectores de especial atención citó: el de la salud, el alimentario, agua y saneamiento, protección a grupos vulnera…
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). El día que Cuba encendió la llama de su redención necesaria. radiohc.cu Aquel 24 de febrero de 1895 en los montes orientales, un grupo de hombres y mujeres, con la determinación tatuada en el rostro y el machete en la cintura, se congregó Baire. El sol que comenzaba a despuntar sobre el horizonte cubano no alumbraba un día cualquiera: era el amanecer de la Guerra Necesaria, la última y más sublime de las gestas concebidas por el Apóstol cubano para romper para siempre las cadenas del colonialismo español. | La orden había llegado desde Nueva York, firmada por el Delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano, José Martí, el 29 de enero. En la región oriental, el espíritu de 1868 resucitó…
(2026-02-25). Filme cubano Baracoa es presentado en Roma, Italia. cubadebate.cu La película es un viaje, un retorno a la semilla, a la primera villa fundada y a nuestra cubanía, expresó su director a Prensa Latina, y destacó el elenco de lujo con que contó la misma, incluidos el reconocido actor italiano Giancarlo Giannini, su coterráneo Giovanni Giusto, así como los cubanos Yadier Fernández y Carlos Luis González.
(2026-02-25). Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones en Guantánamo celebran su día. radiohc.cu 
Con los esfuerzos por alcanzar satisfactorios ingresos económicos y calidad en los servicios, los trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica en la provincia de Guantánamo celebran su día este 24 de febrero, fecha que motiva mayor eficiencia y compromiso en su quehacer. | Esta efeméride evoca la primera salida al aire oficial de la emisora Radio Rebelde, en la Sierra Maestra, en 1958, para la cual se contó con la ayuda de radioaficionados y técnicos de radio para sus transmisiones. | En este día se reconoce a quienes hacen posible la recepción de las señales radiales y televisivas en los…
(2026-02-25). Un amigo italiano solidario con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
A pesar de la compleja situación económica que atraviesa Cuba causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos, amigos de Europa enviaron un contenedor con material de computos, implementos deportivos e insumos médicos proveniente de Italia, Alemania y Austria. | La carga es un esfuerzo conjunto de la Asociación de Amistad Italia-Cuba y en específico del club de Rávena, pero participó también los clubes de Emilia Romagba, Las Marcas, San Marino Cuba, Asiciba Umbría y otros clubes de Liguria. Ese esfuerzo conjunto lo coordina el amigo italiano Rodolfo Dal Pane, un jubilado de los ferrocarriles, que su actuar para…
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). Envía una foto con la mujer de tu vida. cubadebate.cu El 8 de Marzo no es solo una fecha en el calendario. Es un día para reconocer la fuerza, sensibilidad, y perseverancia de las mujeres que transforman nuestra sociedad cada día. Desde La Tira de los Lectores, queremos rendir homenaje a esas mujeres que inspiran tu vida: madres, abuelas, hijas, amigas, maestras, doctoras, campesinas, científicas… mujeres que con su ejemplo dejan huellas.
(2026-02-25). Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones en Guantánamo celebran su día. radiohc.cu Con los esfuerzos por alcanzar satisfactorios ingresos económicos y calidad en los servicios, los trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica en la provincia de Guantánamo celebran su día este 24 de febrero, fecha que motiva mayor eficiencia y compromiso en su quehacer. | Esta efeméride evoca la primera salida al aire oficial de la emisora Radio Rebelde, en la Sierra Maestra, en 1958, para la cual se contó con la ayuda de radioaficionados y técnicos de radio para sus transmisiones. | En este día se reconoce a quienes hacen posible la recepción de las señales radiales y televisivas en los…
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org 
Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). Constitución y proyecto de nación: Continuidad, actualización y responsabilidad histórica. cubadebate.cu Reflexionar sobre la Constitución de la República de Cuba implica situarla en perspectiva histórica y política. No es un texto aislado ni una reforma meramente técnica; es la expresión jurídica de un momento del proyecto social cubano, construido sobre bases anteriores y proyectado hacia nuevos escenarios.
(2026-02-25). 24 de febrero, en la región central, el protagonismo de los Pinos Viejos y Nuevos. radiohc.cu Aunque en la Región Central del país no se efectuaron alzamientos el 24 de febrero de 1895, esta parte de la geografía cubana fue protagonista de importantes levantamientos posteriores, donde se destacaron líderes de la Gesta del 68 y jefes mambises muy jóvenes que emergieron en el reinicio de la contienda, en una zona imprescindible por su posición geográfica para el paso del Oriente al Occidente y lograr la libertad de la isla.
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). Tormenta histórica: EEUU vive la nevada más intensa en una década. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta de nieve azotó la víspera el noreste de Estados Unidos, desde Maryland hasta Maine, que obligó a millones de personas a quedarse en casa en medio de fuertes vientos y alertas de ventisca, al tiempo que los servicios de transporte quedaron suspendidos, mientras escuelas y negocios cerraron.
(2026-02-25). Frei Betto sobre Trump: La historia lo va a enseñar, él no tiene razón. cubadebate.cu Respecto a la clasificación de Cuba como amenaza a la seguridad estadounidense, Betto, expresó su convencimiento de que la mayor amenaza a la seguridad mundial, incluyendo a Estados Unidos se llama Donald Trump. "Ese hombre es un dictador nato" aseguró.
(2026-02-25). Díaz-Canel: El Poder Popular no es solo una estructura, es la expresión de un pueblo. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, en la Sesión Solemne de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Capitolio Nacional. 24 de febrero de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querido compañero Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; | Compañeras y compañeros: | Hoy, 24 de febrero, nos convoca una fecha que trasciende el calendario. En la historia de Cuba este día está cargado de significados profu…
(2026-02-25). A pesar del terror del ICE, los jóvenes se negaron a dejarse intimidar. workers.org Desde Jersey City, Nueva Jersey, hasta Chicago y Los àÅngeles, desde las grandes ciudades hasta los pequeños pueblos rurales, los jóvenes están saliendo a las calles para expresar su oposición a la invasión de los matones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Y hay buenas razones para . . . |
(2026-02-25). Frei Betto sobre Trump: La historia lo va a enseñar, él no tiene razón. cubadebate.cu Respecto a la clasificación de Cuba como amenaza a la seguridad estadounidense, Betto, expresó su convencimiento de que la mayor amenaza a la seguridad mundial, incluyendo a Estados Unidos se llama Donald Trump. "Ese hombre es un dictador nato" aseguró.
(2026-02-25). El gabinete pone orden al desorden de Trump. cubadebate.cu Una nueva palabra ingresó al léxico político de Estados Unidos: "sanewashing" o "lavacordura", la cual representa el proceso de darle una explicación racional y sensata a los giros caóticos, contradictorios y, para algunos, hasta locos de la política estadunidense bajo la presidencia de Donald Trump.
(2026-02-25). Constitución y proyecto de nación: Continuidad, actualización y responsabilidad histórica. cubadebate.cu Reflexionar sobre la Constitución de la República de Cuba implica situarla en perspectiva histórica y política. No es un texto aislado ni una reforma meramente técnica; es la expresión jurídica de un momento del proyecto social cubano, construido sobre bases anteriores y proyectado hacia nuevos escenarios.
(2026-02-25). 24 de febrero, en la región central, el protagonismo de los Pinos Viejos y Nuevos. radiohc.cu Aunque en la Región Central del país no se efectuaron alzamientos el 24 de febrero de 1895, esta parte de la geografía cubana fue protagonista de importantes levantamientos posteriores, donde se destacaron líderes de la Gesta del 68 y jefes mambises muy jóvenes que emergieron en el reinicio de la contienda, en una zona imprescindible por su posición geográfica para el paso del Oriente al Occidente y lograr la libertad de la isla.
(2026-02-25). Tormenta histórica: EEUU vive la nevada más intensa en una década. cubadebate.cu Una intensa tormenta de nieve azotó la víspera el noreste de Estados Unidos, desde Maryland hasta Maine, que obligó a millones de personas a quedarse en casa en medio de fuertes vientos y alertas de ventisca, al tiempo que los servicios de transporte quedaron suspendidos, mientras escuelas y negocios cerraron.
(2026-02-24). Did Gaza cost Kamala Harris the 2024 election. newarab.com 
An unreleased internal autopsy of the Democratic Party's failed 2024 presidential campaign by then-Vice President Those on the left are generally welcoming the Democratic National Committee's willingness to study this failure. However, there is concern that keeping it under wraps could prevent the party from learning from past mistakes. | "We are grateful to the DNC for providing a space for us to share with them…
(2026-02-24). Living hell: Israel's prison system as an instrument of oppression. peoplesdispatch.org The transformation of Israeli detention facilities into what B'Tselem rightly calls torture camps is a stark symbol of how the machinery of the state can be deployed to dehumanize an entire population.
(2026-02-24). 'Nothing moved but the tide:' The Seattle General Strike of 1919 showed the power of labor and a vision of a better future. liberationnews.org 
Seattle General Strike of 1919 still has significance today.
(2026-02-24). Iran ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US: deputy foreign minister. geo.tv 
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi, at the time its UN ambassador, speaks to the media outside Security Council chambers at the UN headquarters in New York, US, June 24, 2019. — Reuters Iran's deputy FM says ready to reach agreement as soon as possible.We will…
(2026-02-24). How rendezvous with girlfriend led to violent end for Mexico's most-wanted drug kingpin. scmp.com A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of holiday homes in western Mexico. | The 59-year-old Oseguera, nicknamed "El Mencho", was wounded in a clash with soldiers on Sunday and died while being airlifted to hospital.
(2026-02-24). Fiji PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of critic. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government will not interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption body following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national. On Monday, Charlie Charters, a former Fiji Rugby administrator and a journalist, was released on bail by the Suva Magistrates Court after being charged…
(2026-02-24). As Measles Cases Skyrocket, Doctors Contend With a Disease Few Have Seen Before. truthout.org Asheville, N.C. — At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms. The boys sat in one waiting room and then another. Two hours and 20 minutes passed before the two were isolated, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services records obtained by KFF Health News. Then two more hours… |
(2026-02-24). Talk World Radio: How to Work for Peace in Australia. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about peace advocacy in Australia. Our guest, Melanie Morrison, is executive director of the Sydney Peace Foundation which can be found at sydneypeacefoundation.org.au. Melanie Morrison is a …
(2026-02-24). Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 28, 2025. — ReutersDemocrats plan boycotts, silent protests during speech.Cost-of-living worries test Trump's 'Golden Age' message.Iran questions hang over foreign policy signals…
(2026-02-24). Report: Turkey Preparing for Influx of Refugees From Iran if US Attacks. news.antiwar.com Turkey is preparing for the possibility of an influx of refugees from Iran, Bloomberg has reported, as the US is preparing to launch a potential attack on the Islamic Republic, which could spark a full-blown regional war. Bloomberg's sources said that officials in Ankara have updated their contingency plans to prepare for large numbers of …
(2026-02-24). Coast Guard Investigating Swastika Found In Training Facility. newsone.com 
Source: Spencer Platt / Getty | The U.S. Coast Guard announced it's opening an investigation into a swastika found in the restroom at its primary recruit training center in New Jersey. |
(2026-02-24). Will Haftar and Pakistan's defence deal deepen Libya's divide. newarab.com 
Libyan commander
(2026-02-24). Can the US avoid becoming a Tower of Babel? thealtworld.com The Texas primary election which chooses party nominees for November has a proposition 10 on the ballot that says "Texas should prohibit Sharia Law."
| It is interesting that a tower of babble is rising sufficiently rapidly in Texas for a proposition to be needed to prevent Sharia Law in the state. It is unlikely that the growi…
(2026-02-24). North Texas activist tells story divergent from ICE version. peoplesworld.org 
Jane Collins is a pleasant, grey-haired senior from Arlington, Texas. She has a raging sense of justice. On February 19, she helped arrange a fundraiser for the Prairieland 9 at her church. The nine will soon be facing exceptionally long sentences in the federal court in Fort Worth. They are accused of just about everything …
(2026-02-24). Australia: Questions about Bondi terrorist attack remain unanswered. wsws.org The perpetrators were known to ASIO, the domestic spy agency, and appear to have been active in an extremist milieu that included supporters of the Islamic State terrorist organisation.
(2026-02-24). Ukraine Needs Peace! Stop the Bloodshed! worldbeyondwar.org 
By The war in Ukraine is entering its fifth year. Since Russia invaded the country in violation of international law, death and destruction have reigned. NATO's confrontational policies and its long-standing refusal to seek a lasting and peaceful solution through diplomatic channels have contributed to the loss of so many lives. | The people of Russia and U…
(2026-02-24). Deadly RSF attack on Sudan militia stronghold displaces hundreds. newarab.com 
An attack by Two eyewitnesses told AFP that 28 people were killed. | On Monday, The United Nations said an estimated 2,690 people were displaced from the to…
(2026-02-24). Manifiesto por Cuba en España cuenta con más de medio millar de firmas. radiohc.cu Más de medio millar de intelectuales y activistas firmaron el manifiesto "Dejad vivir a Cuba: Por la vida, la soberanía y la dignidad de un pueblo ª, se conoció este martes. | En una nota que hizo llegar a Prensa Latina el coordinador de Cubainformación, José Manzaneda, se destaca el respaldo de 547 personalidades en la denuncia a la política de asfixia al pueblo cubano por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Se trata de una iniciativa lanzada por el Movimiento Estatal de Solidaridad con Cuba (MESC) que, a su vez, se une a otras similares, como "Let Cuba Live!", encabezada también por personalidades de l…
(2026-02-24). Presentan Obras Escogidas de Raúl Castro en la Universidad de La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Plaza Ignacio Agramonte de la Universidad de La Habana fue escenario este 24 de febrero de la presentación de las Obras Escogidas de Raúl Castro Ruz, un proyecto editorial de nueve tomos que constituye un archivo vivo de la Revolución Cubana.