(2026-02-06). Famine spreading in Sudan's Darfur, UN-backed experts warn. newarab.com 
Famine is spreading in Since April 2023, the
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2026-02-06). Zionist Israel: The Scourge of Our Times. counterpunch.org 
The investment of American governmental and corporate forces (systems) in defending and/or downplaying Israeli genocide has numbed the conscience and accelerated ferocity in a nation fully steeped in a violent reality; a reality playing out on its streets today. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, effectively expressed what many are feeling about
(2026-02-06). Breaking: anti-genocide activist Drew appeals criminal damage conviction and wins. thecanary.co 
Anti-genocide direct action activist Drew Robson has today, 6 February 2025, won his appeal to quash his conviction for criminal damage. Robson occupied the Manchester office of Fisher German, at the time property manager for Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems. The firm eventually cut all ties with Elbit after a sustained pressure campaign. Drew Robson […] | By
(2026-02-06). Targeting The Amhara Intelligentsia: Killings, Detentions, And The Legal Threshold Of Genocide Under International Law OpEd. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | Reports of targeted violence against Amhara academics and professionals have raised growing concern about the safety of intellectual communities in Ethiopia. Some scholars trace these patterns to longstanding political tensions following the 1991 transition of power, arguing that ethnicized political structures have contributed to recurring cycles of conflict and insecurity. Although numerous atrocities have been reported over the past decades, many incidents remain insufficiently documented, and international responses have often been cautious, emphasizing allegations rather than legal…
(2026-02-06). Kemi Badenoch accused of contempt of court over Filton 24 ruling. thecanary.co 
A jury decided on 4 February to acquit anti-genocide protesters. But because establishment mouthpieces like Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch have a problem with people protesting against Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, they have chimed in. And many believe they're in contempt of court as a result. The decision was a "huge victory" for people […] | By
(2026-02-06). Craig Murray: Acquittals Demolish Lies About Palestine Action. consortiumnews.com Despite the U.K. government taking every possible precaution to ensure that the state got its convictions in this show trial, the jury refused to find that trying to stop genocide is a crime. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk As the trial finished…
(2026-02-06). Friday 2/6: Israeli Consulate: Stop Zionist Violence, Stop the Hate! indybay.org israeli consulate, 456 Montgomery – SF…
(2026-02-06). Iran Stands Firm on Rights, Enters Talks with US 'With Open Eyes': FM Araghchi. english.almanar.com.lb Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has entered negotiations with the United States "with open eyes," stressing that the Islamic Republic will not retreat from its rights. Araghchi made the remarks in a post on X on Friday from Oman, where he was set to hold talks with US negotiators aimed at achieving a just …
(2026-02-06). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). INTERNSHIP AT THE DELEGATION TO EUROPEAN UNION – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-02-06). Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Migrant Deaths. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Greek emergency personnel wait to transfer bodies of dead migrants, following migrant's boat collision with coast guard off the island of Chios, in the port of Chios, Greece, February 3, 2026. | © 2026 Konstantinos Anagnostou/Reuters…
(2026-02-06). US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026. — Reuters Trump has said Khamenei "should be very worried."US wants missiles, proxies, rights issues included.Fears grow that failed talks could spark wider war.
(2026-02-06). Democracy Now! 2026-02-06 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 06, 2026; Juan González on Lasting Impact of 9/11 Toxic Exposure as NYC Faces Calls to Release Suppressed Files; "Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper; Can U.S. & Iran Lower Tensions? Officials Begin New Talks Amid Trump Threats of Military Strikes; Right of Return: Omar Shakir & Ken Roth Debate "Blocked" Human Rights Watch Report on Palestine | Headlines for February 06, 2026; Juan González on Lasting Impact of 9/11 Toxic Exposure as NYC Faces Calls to Release Suppressed Files; "Journalism Deserves Bet…
(2026-02-06). Appleton, WI, Feb. 24, 2026: Know Your Rights Advocate for Our Newcomer Neighbors! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-02-06). How Israel engineered the crime crisis in Palestinian towns. newarab.com 
Israeli leaders declared a "national emergency" this week over a wave of violent crime in Palestinian towns inside Israel, after a series of mass shootings raised the death toll among Palestinian citizens of Israel to 37 since the start of the year. | 2025 was the deadliest year for crime in Israel's Palestinian community on record, with at least 249 Palestinians killed. | They accounted for more than 80 percent of all homicides in Israel despite Palestinians making up roughly one fifth of the population. | While Israeli officials and police have largely attributed the killings to internal gang feuds, reporting b…
(2026-02-06). World Must Help Ease Southern Africa's Flood Crisis Analysis. eurasiareview.com Southern Africa is Prolonged and intense rainfall has inundated vast areas of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe and neighboring countries. This has destroyed homes, critical inf…
(2026-02-06). Lukashenko convenes meeting with Council of Ministers. eng.belta.by Key items on the agenda are the work of crisis managers and new measures to safeguard workers against wage arrears.
(2026-02-06). Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK's Starmer. scmp.com Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein. But the British prime minister's job is under threat because of the fallout from the late sex offender's global web of relationships. | Friendship with Epstein has already brought down a British royal — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew — and UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, fired by Starmer over his links to the financier. | Now, new revelations have plunged Starmer's centre-left government into turmoil.
(2026-02-06). Mexico's Cuba Dilemma: Fuel, Tariffs and a Humanitarian Tightrope. moderndiplomacy.eu Mexico is quietly searching for a way to send fuel to Cuba without provoking U.S. retaliation, as Washington threatens tariffs on countries supplying energy to the crisis-hit island. According to sources familiar with the discussions, senior Mexican officials are in near-constant contact with U.S. counterparts, seeking clarity on how far President Donald Trump's tariff threats …
(2026-02-06). Capitalism's General Crisis is Back with a Vengeance. dissidentvoice.org Why are we experiencing a period of such crisis in international relations in Britain, Europe, the Americas and across the world? So many responses to this question fail to locate it in what the international communist movement has long called the "general crisis of capitalism." At its base, capitalism cannot resolve the cyclical and structural …
(2026-02-06). US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately amid rising tensions and threat of strikes. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States has issued an urgent advisory for all American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing growing unrest, travel disruptions and escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The advisory, issued by the Virtual US Embassy in Iran, warned that US authorities may not be able to provide assistance and urged citizens to have an independent departure plan.The advisory comes in the backdrop of heightened confrontation between the US and Iran. Relations have been strained since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the subsequent hostage crisis, but tensions have surged in…
(2026-02-06). UPDF Soldier Kills Woman, Takes Own Life in Ntoroko. plusnews.ug 
Police in Ntoroko District are investigating a murder-suicide involving a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier who shot and killed a woman before taking his own life following a domestic dispute in Nyabusokoma Cell, Karugutu Town Council. The Ntoroko District Police Commander, SP Hassan Mugerwa, confirmed the incident and identified the soldier as Grace Waswa. …
(2026-02-06). Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera documentary identifies Gaza armed groups working with Israeli forces.
(2026-02-06). Iran filmmaker fears Iranians will be 'sacrificed' in US talks. newarab.com 
Dissident Iranian film director Panahi, Iran's best-known director, offered support for anti-government protests last month in which thousands of people were killed by security forces, according to ri…
(2026-02-06). Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon as ceasefire violations mount. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli forces have stepped up airstrikes across southern Lebanon over the past week, hitting areas in the Jezzine, Hasbaya, Nabatieh, and Tyre districts, according to regional and official reports. On Thursday, Israeli aircraft struck the Mahmoudieh hills in Jezzine and Wadi Borghoz in Hasbaya, with the Israeli military saying the operations targeted Hezbollah positions.Earlier strikes on Monday and Tuesday killed at least one civilian and wounded several others. Attacks were reported in Ansariyeh and Al-Qlailah, where drones hit vehicles and residential buildings. Lebanon's health ministry said eight…
(2026-02-06). Iran's Ahvaz In Flames: Youth Defy Live Ammo And Drones In Anti-Regime Protests OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite the Iranian regime's desperate attempts to conceal the scale of the nationwide uprising through severe internet blackouts and censorship, reports continue to leak out, revealing a volatile society determined to overthrow the religious dictatorship. New field reports obtained from Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, detail two weeks of intense confrontations in early January 2026, showing that the rebellious youth are holding their ground against heavily armed suppression forces, burning symbols of the regime, and forcing security units to retreat. | From economic grievances to nationwide revo…
(2026-02-06). Why Lindsey Graham cut short a meeting with Lebanon's army chief. newarab.com 
US Senator In a post on X on Thursday, Graham said he "had a very brief meeting" in Washington after asking Lebanese Armed Forces commander Rodolphe Haykal whether the Lebanese army considered Graham said that Haykal, who returned from his four-day…
(2026-02-06). US-controlled ATACMS deployed only 10 km off China's mainland. infobrics.org The JFCC allows the Pentagon to select targets and finalize attack plans. Formally, this is done jointly with Taiwanese forces, but we all know how the US uses vassals and satellite states, especially when it comes to striking strategic assets such as critical industrial and scientific infrastructure, both of which are found in abundance across mainland China.
(2026-02-06). Festive Season Operations bear fruit in the Northern Cape. sanews.gov.za Festive Season Operations bear fruit in the Northern Cape | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has recorded significant operational successes during the 2025/2026 Festive Season Operation, which resulted in the arrest of 4 178 perpetrators for serious and priority crimes. ⚪ The Festive Season Operation was implemented to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors across the province. ⚪ The operation which commenced on 1 October 2025, and concluded on 31 January 2026, focused on intensified crime prevention, visible policing, road safety enforcement, coordinated multi-disc…
(2026-02-06). eThekwini Municipality's cable theft crackdown leads to convictions. sanews.gov.za eThekwini Municipality's cable theft crackdown leads to convictions | The eThekwini Municipality has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft, leading to the successful conviction of perpetrators involved in crimes targeting municipal infrastructure. ⚪ The municipality said the convictions highlight the Energy Management Directorate's continued commitment to protecting municipal infrastructure and ensuring reliable service delivery to residents. ⚪ In a recent case, a 53-year-old man, who was employed as a contractor staff member, was convicted in the Durban Magistrate's Court for possession of suspected st…
(2026-02-06). China sees sustained drop in serious crimes: top procuratorate. ecns.cn China has witnessed a continuous decline in serious crimes and a marked decrease in the incidence of frequently occurring crimes that impact people's sense of security, a senior official of the country's top procuratorate told a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-02-06). Possible political victory of Iran against the US in Irak. uwidata.com While US threats against Iran continue, the Islamic Republic may achieve a political victory in its neighbor, Iraq. The reason: The ruling parliamentary coalition in that country has nominated Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister. In the country fractured by ethnic and sectarian groups after the US invasion in 2003, which left behind …
(2026-02-06). 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…
(2026-02-06). 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.
(2026-02-06). German media ignores allegations that Israel raped German journalist. electronicintifada.net International activists with the Freedom Flotilla say they were abused, assaulted and humiliated in Israeli detention.
(2026-02-06). Kincora: British intelligence-run sex abuse brothel? thegrayzone.com Half a century after the public learned that boys at a Belfast group home were sexually assaulted by senior staff, a key question remains unanswered: was British intelligence implicated in the abuse conspiracy, and did Kincora serve as a 'honeypot' to entrap and blackmail powerful figures? A vast trove of declassified files on Jeffrey Epstein's sexual, political, and intelligence escapades released by the US Department of Justice has once again thrust disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor into the spotlight. With …
(2026-02-06). Israeli civilians on frontline? Netanyahu prepares for possible Iran war. hindustantimes.com As U.S.—Iran nuclear talks resume, Israel secretly deploys air‚Äëdefence launchers inside residential areas after its systems struggled against Iranian missiles in the 2025 war. Tehran now warns any U.S. strike will trigger direct attacks on Israel, even as new Oman talks begin under a growing U.S. military buildup.
(2026-02-06). "Killing Me Softly" : The favorite movie of Laura Dogu, the new US ambassador to Venezuela. uwidata.com From Caracas, Venezuela A month has passed since the kidnapping of President Maduro and the appointment of Delcy Rodríguez — according to the constitutional mandate — as acting president, although the United States insists on calling her "interim president". This situation has unfolded within the context of a cognitive war characterized by conflicting positions regarding …
(2026-02-06). Chris Hedges Report: What Will The Future Look Like In The 'New World Order?'. popularresistance.org Karl Marx, in his essay "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte," said that history repeats itself, "the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce." Donald Trump's actions in the first year of his second term have spelled out to many that tragedies of history are beginning to repeat themselves, this time certainly as farces. | John Mearsheimer, the renowned scholar, author and R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to contextualize what Trump's political missions mean throug…
(2026-02-06). Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions. aljazeera.com Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza's elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance.
(2026-02-06). Italian union supports U.S. workers against ICE repression and executions. workers.org The Italian union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) issued the statement below on Jan. 27. 2026. Union Sindacale di Base (USB) stands with U.S. workers against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repression and executions. On Feb. 5 and 6 there will be events in Rome and Milan with Chris Smalls, . . . |
(2026-02-06). 18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike. aljazeera.com Senegal lifted the AFCON title but a penalty for hosts Morocco led to disruption on and off the field with arrests made.
(2026-02-06). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-06). Joint Base Lewis-McChord Supporting ICE Operations. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Protection Division / Anti-Terrorism Office in Washington State – a part of the JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) is working closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supporting their enforcement efforts in throughout Washington and Oregon.
(2026-02-06). ICE in Minnesota — Days 65-66: Feds Make Arrests in Government Center as Local Police Advance Collaboration. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-06). Houthi chief urges 'million-strong' rally as Red Sea, Israel clash fears grow. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi called for a "million-strong" rally in support of Palestine, Iran, and Lebanon, intensifying war rhetoric as U.S.-Iran talks in Oman ended without announcements. The Houthis condemned "American-Zionist plots" and vowed readiness for the next confrontation with Israel and its allies. The call follows threats to resume Red Sea shipping attacks and a chilling video showing a burning ship captioned "Soon." Israel is preparing for renewed strikes, while the IDF chief ordered Yemen target plans updated. The escalation comes as Washington and Tehran struggle to revive diplomac…
(2026-02-06). 'Crypto winter': Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump's support? aljazeera.com Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the 'hype' over crypto wanes.
(2026-02-06). Lavrov distances Russia from US—Iran talks as Trump piles on new demands. hindustantimes.com As fears of a wider Middle East war grow, Sergey Lavrov insists Moscow is not mediating between Washington and Tehran, though Russia may help implement any future deal. With U.S.—Iran talks set for Oman on February 6, sources say Trump demands zero enrichment, missile limits and an end to proxy support.
(2026-02-06). 78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it? thecanary.co 
YouGov polling from February 2026 shows 78% of the UK public support rent controls. But why regulate a scam when you can get rid of it? That's what the Green Party is proposing. The Green Party position The Green Party has rent nailed in their "Abolish Landlords" policy, which was successfully voted on at their […] | By
(2026-02-06). New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori. aljazeera.com PM calls for civil debate as government faces backlash over efforts to roll back policies to support Maori community.
(2026-02-06). Canada Rewrites Its EV Playbook: Less Mandate, More Money. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada has taken a decisive turn in its electric vehicle strategy, scrapping a national sales mandate while sharply increasing financial incentives for buyers, charging infrastructure and automakers. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the shift is designed to support EV adoption without overburdening an auto industry already under pressure from slowing demand, rising costs and U.S. …
(2026-02-06). Trump and Vance Can't Be "Pro-Life" While Committing Violence Against Children. counterpunch.org 
On January 20, ICE agents detained a five-year-old child just outside his home in Minnesota. The child was used as "bait" to try to draw family members out of their home. A widely circulated photo of the boy being apprehended, with his Spiderman backpack and fuzzy little animal ears on his winter hat, may become an indelible
(2026-02-06). UNIFIL allege surge in Israeli violence toward them. newarab.com 
The report by one of the 48 nations that together have more than 7,500 peacekeepers in southern Lebanon says the number of incidents jumped from just one in January to 27 in December. | The hilly frontier zone where the UNIFIL force patrols has seen decades of cross-border violence. Isr…