(2026-02-27). CPS drops prosecution of man who assaulted pro-Palestine pensioners. thecanary.co 
A lack of public interest Merseyside Crown Prosecution Service has decided to drop its prosecution of a far-right thug who assaulted two women pensioners who were peacefully holding pro-Palestine placards on one of Liverpool's busiest roads. The assault was purely because the women were holding boards protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza. A 14-year-old boy […] | By
(2026-02-27). APA Rewrites Antisemitism Guidelines to Protect Speech on Palestine. truthout.org The American Psychological Association (APA) has updated its "Resolution on Antisemitism," removing a previous guidance that suggested any criticism of the state of Israel — including opposition to Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza — was an antisemitic act. The update, which occurred at the organization's meeting this month, still includes many of the same examples of antisemitic… |
(2026-02-27). Remembering Aaron Bushnell. dissidentvoice.org 
In front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown San Francisco, a memorial to Aaron Bushnell took place on Wednesday February 25. This date marks the second anniversary of what Aaron called his "extreme protest" against Israel's genocide in Gaza. The demonstration was organized by Veterans for Peace and Noise Against Genocide. Leaders of local Veterans …
(2026-02-27). The sinister nexus between India and Israel. tribune.com.pk 
In Israel, Narendra Modi has been crowned with the Knesset Medal, the first foreign leader ever to receive the highest parliamentary honor. The award is much more than a diplomatic showpiece — it rewards the Indian leader for his unwavering allegiance to Benjamin Netanyahu, a stance that, by Modi's own standards, is no anomaly. | What makes it striking, however, is the timing. Modi has once again sworn, in full view of the world, to support Israel, but in effect he has endorsed the scale of violence that UN experts and human rights organizations have described as amounting to genocide. In doing so, the f…
(2026-02-27). From Toledo, Ohio to Rome, Italy: BDS and Grassroots Solidarity Defy the IHRA Smear and Israel's Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Two cities on opposite sides of the Atlantic—Toledo, Ohio, my hometown, and Rome, the ancient capital of Italy—are rising together in defiance of the same machinery of repression. In both places, local movements are demanding an end to all ties with apartheid Israel, while their respective governments—Ohio's state legislature and Italy's national government under Giorgia
(2026-02-27). Aaron Bushnell Memorial Calls for "US and Israel Out of Palestine" indybay.org On the second anniversary of 25-year-old Air Force intelligence officer Aaron Bushnell's death by self-immolation in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., activists gathered outside the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco to honor his February 25, 2024, sacrifice to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, and condemn US complicity in genocide…
(2026-02-27). 'Flagrant War Crime': Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers. scheerpost.com 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 It's been almost one year since Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers in a brutal two-hour massacre on a vehicle convoy in southern Gaza. Israeli soldier…
(2026-02-27). Israel kills as heavy rains flood Gaza during Ramadan. electronicintifada.net Two Palestinian teenagers shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, settlers in West Bank.
(2026-02-27). Biden delivered the Country to Trump, disbelieving Gaza Death Statistics; they were Underestimates. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Democratic National Committee is The analysis is certainly correct. Democrats win when the youth and progressives join their wider coalition. The youth didn't come out to vote in 2004, and John Kerry lost. The youth came ou…
(2026-02-27). Israeli court allows NGOs facing Gaza ban to keep operating, for now. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Israel's Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked the government from shuttering the Gaza operations of dozens of aid organizations which petitioned the court in a dispute over new Israeli rules requiring them to name Palestinian staff.
(2026-02-27). Susan Sarandon praises Spain's stance on Gaza. al-monitor.com Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history"."I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona.She lauded Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and actors such as Oscar-winner Javier Bardem for taking a strong public stand in support of Palestine."When you turn on the TV and see how strong Spain is and how clear you are morally on these issues, it makes you feel less alone," Sarandon said.
(2026-02-27). Chris Hedges: The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don't Want You to See. scheerpost.com Reaper Madness — by Mr. Fish | 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 Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | NEW YORK: "The Voice of Hind Rajab," like all great pieces of art, takes a straightforward story — the battle to save the life of a 6-year-old girl, Hind Rajab, trapped in a car in Gaza surrounded by murdered fa…
(2026-02-27). Iran's Foreign Minister Says Geneva Talks Were the Most Serious Yet. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the talks between US and Iranian officials in Geneva were one of the most "serious" rounds of negotiations yet, though the threat of a US attack on Iran remains, as there were no signs of a major breakthrough. Araghchi told Iranian TV that the talks "made …
(2026-02-27). Russia, China, Iran urge restraint as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
Russia, China,Turkey and Iran called for restraint and dialogue on Friday as the airstrike escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following Pakistani airstrikes and the seizure of border posts. | Russia urged both sides to immediately halt cross-border attacks and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, the RIA news agency reported, citing the foreign ministry. The ministry said Moscow would consider providing mediation if requested by both parties. | ‚ö°Ô∏è Russian MFA Spox #Zakharova: | We are concerned over the sharp escalation of armed clashes between Afghan…
(2026-02-27). Will the US attack Iran? Washington's military options against Tehran. uwidata.com By Umur Tugay Yàºcel, political scientist The tension between the United States and Iran is more than just a bilateral crisis; it constitutes a multifaceted strategic competition directly impacting Israel's security, the Middle East's security architecture, and global power balances. The nuclear program, the struggle for regional influence, sanctions, and indirect conflicts conducted through proxy …
(2026-02-27). Israel escalates airstrikes in Lebanon amid threats of US aggression on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org The current week marked a considerable escalation by Israel against Lebanon, which was perceived as an attempt to restrain Hezbollah from supporting Iran if the latter was attacked.
(2026-02-27). Iran blast adds fuel to US—Iran nuclear standoff as Geneva talks wobble. hindustantimes.com As US—Iran nuclear negotiations continue in Geneva, yet another mystery explosion and intense blaze have hit an industrial site in southern Iran, adding to a string of recent, unexplained incidents nationwide. Firefighting operations are underway, but authorities have so far declined to disclose the cause, fueling suspicions of sabotage or covert strikes at a time when multiple blasts and fires have been reported in Tehran province and other regions over the past three weeks.
(2026-02-27). On cam: Khamenei's top aide issues nuclear bombshell, denies plans for nuke weapons: 'Even if I…'. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons as fresh talks with the United States resume in Geneva. He cited the Supreme Leader's religious decree banning nuclear arms, calling it binding. The negotiations come amid rising tensions and a major US military buildup in the Middle East under Donald Trump, who has warned Iran to reach a deal within days or face consequences. While both sides describe earlier rounds as positive, deep mistrust remains over Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief, keeping global attention fixed on the high-stakes diplomacy.
(2026-02-27). Iran, US hold talks in push to avert war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the United States were holding talks in Switzerland on Thursday, in a last-ditch bid to avert war under the shadow of the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades. | The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal. | While Iran has insisted the discussions focus solely on its nuclear programme, the US wants Tehran's missile programme and its support for militant groups in the region curtailed. | The US and Iranian delegations held a morning session at the Omani amba…
(2026-02-27). US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress. geo.tv 
An Iranian woman walks past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026
(2026-02-27). Iran hails 'serious' US talks as Araghchi flags progress, more rounds soon. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the third round of talks with the US were 'one of the most serious and prolonged' sessions held so far, claiming 'significant progress on 'some issues'. The talks, which focused on Tehran's nuclear ambitions and US sanctions, spanned nearly four hours in the morning and around two hours in the evening, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi assisting on technical issues. He said that the two sides could hold another round of talks 'very soon, perhaps within the next week or so'. Watch fo…
foreignpolicy.com (2026-02-27). War With Iran Would Be Illegal and Stupid. Democrats Should Care.There was little that was surprising about U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. It contained the usual mix of racism, weird solipsistic digressions, needy self-glorification, and outright lies that Americans have unfortunately become accustomed to. But one thing that was striking in the nearly two-hour speech was the scant amount of time given to the possibility of war with Iran.
(2026-02-27). Trump says more Iran talks expected on Friday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not happy with Iran but more talks were expected on Friday on Tehran's nuclear program.Speaking to reporters before a trip to Texas, Trump said he wants to make a deal with Iran but reiterated that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.Talks over Tehran's nuclear program continued this week amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the region. Trump said he does not want to use military force in Iran but sometimes you have to.
(2026-02-27). USS Gerald R. Ford: the biggest aircraft carrier. al-monitor.com The USS Gerald R. Ford ⚪ the world's largest aircraft carrier ⚪ is currently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea and is expected to take part in strikes against Iran if US President Donald Trump decides to launch them.Washington has threatened military action against Tehran if talks fail to reach a replacement for the nuclear deal Trump tore up in 2018, and he has ordered the deployment of a massive military force ⚪ including the Ford ⚪ to the Middle East.Below are some key facts about the aircraft carrier.- Massive warship -…
(2026-02-27). A Most Disappointing Geneva Diplomatic Doubleheader. counterpunch.org 
"It's a beautiful day for a ballgame… Let's play two!" was a favorite saying of Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks. Diplomats recently came to Geneva to play a diplomatic doubleheader. In the morning, in the first "game," there was a negotiating session between Iranian and U.S. representatives on Iran's nuclear program,
(2026-02-27). Bill Clinton Breaks Silence on Epstein Ties During Closed-Door Testimony. devdiscourse.com In a closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee, former President Bill Clinton clarified his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton asserted that he "saw nothing that gave me pause" during his interactions with the notorious financier, whose ties have embroiled many prominent figures.
(2026-02-27). Trump says things are great for the uber-rich—but what about us? What about the Epstein Survivors? therealnews.com 
Trump's State of the Union address delivered grandstanding and grievance politics, but few concrete solutions for Americans facing healthcare crises, economic instability, and ever-widening inequality. While mainstream media commentators fixated on the spectacle, Epstein survivors in attendance were essentially ignored, and key claims on immigration and economic policy went largely unexamined. | Credits: | Written by: Stephen Janis | Produced by: Taya Graham, Stephen Janis | Studio / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino | Transcript | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread ve… Economy,Epstein,immigration,Trump,video,state of the union
(2026-02-27). Why the Epstein Files Are Shattering Global Theory. counterpunch.org 
When British author David Icke wrote his seminal work, The Biggest Secret: The Book That Will Change the World, published in 1999, he was not speaking metaphorically. When he detailed the "reptilian genetic streams" of "elite" families—human-reptile hybrids allegedly engineering global events—he meant it literally. To Icke, the world is not run by mere men, but by an interdimensional species operating just outside the visible light spectrum.
(2026-02-27). Trump's Economy Is Hurting Americans — and Setting Us Up for Long-Term Collapse. truthout.org President Donald Trump is boasting about the economy one year into his term. He claims that inflation has been defeated, growth is unprecedented, incomes are rising, and his tariffs are generating hundreds of billions for the U.S. economy. This is all hogwash, according to progressive economist Gerald Epstein, a leading global authority on macroeconomic policy and finance. |
(2026-02-27). Democracy Now! 2026-02-27 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Mamdani Intervenes & Calls to Dismiss More Cases; "Abandoned By Border Patrol": Blind Refugee in Buffalo Dies in the Cold; Family Demands Answers; Former St. Louis Congressmember Cori Bush Runs for Seat Again After AIPAC Targeted Her in 2024 | Headlines for February 27, 2026; Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?; ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Ma…
(2026-02-27). This Month's (February) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-02-27). The Meaning of Maduro in Metropolitan Detention. counterpunch.org 
I traveled all day to get there, to the prison where the leader of the Bolivarian process is held hostage. It was early January, only a week after Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were kidnapped from Caracas, Venezuela and flown to the prison where they are still held in the Empire State. It
(2026-02-27). Panama's Port Power Play: CK Hutchison Faces Unrest Amid U.S.-China Tensions. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Panama conducted a search of the local ports unit of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison, escalating tensions over control of two pivotal ports near the Panama Canal. This development comes amidst intensifying U.S.-China competition over global trade corridors, further straining ties between Washington and Beijing.
(2026-02-27). Breakout of Pak-Afghan hostilities risks turning 'open war' into long crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Weeks after the Taliban's lightning 2021 takeover of Afghanistan from a US-led coalition, Pakistan's then spy chief visited Kabul and told a reporter: "Don't worry, everything will be okay." | Five years later, Islamabad — once seen as a Taliban patron — is engaged in its heaviest fighting with the extremist group, which Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has described as an "open war". | The turmoil places a broad stretch of Asia — from the Gulf to the Himalayas — in flux, with the United States building up forces near Iran even as tensions between Pakistan and arch rival India rem…
(2026-02-27). Striking Nurses From Coast to Coast Stood Up to Corporate Forces and Won. truthout.org Historic nurses' strikes on both coasts of the United States took place simultaneously within the first two months of 2026, demonstrating the power of collective bargaining and solidarity in a common struggle against monied interests. New York City's largest nurses strike ever, numbering at about 15,000 striking nurses at its peak, culminated in agreements for workers at three private… |
(2026-02-27). Queensland's war on words: Antisemitism Bill threatens free speech. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). 18th Place for Cuban Diver at World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — Cuban Anisley Garcia finished 18th in the three-meter springboard qualifying round at the start of the Diving World Cup, which is being held in the Canadian city of Montreal. | A final score of 270.15 points earned her eighteenth place out of 27 competitors, and although this isn't her strongest event, she has more than enough talent to deliver performances that would place her among the elite, as she did in the previous edition of the tournament. | The two-time Olympic semifinalist performed a springboard program without significant differences between dives, but for a more outst…
(2026-02-27). Greens DOMINATED the Gorton Denton by-election. thecanary.co 
It's no secret that we here at the Canary believed the Green Party could win in Gorton & Denton: Labour are upset because the Greens are addressing issues actual issues that matter to voters in Gorton & Denton Via @willem_moore_uk t.co/z36llAujh1 — Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 25, 2026 While we thought they'd do well, however, we […] | By
(2026-02-27). We Didn't Just Get Expensive Electricity. We Built a System That Makes It Inevitable. wattsupwiththat.com Electricity is not a luxury. It is a necessity that underpins economic growth, public safety, and household stability. Ensuring its affordability requires more than promises. It requires policies that encourage efficient investment, allocate risk appropriately, and maintain reliability.
(2026-02-27). Women at risk as Taliban curbs hit Afghan healthcare, UN expert warns. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Restrictions imposed by the Taliban are jeopardising the lives of women and their children who are sometimes denied emergency treatment, a U.N. human rights expert said on Friday.Regulations require sick or injured women to adhere to a dress code, be accompanied by a male guardian and be treated by male medics, Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Richard Bennett told a press briefing.Bennett said women were frequently denied ambulance services without a male guardian.
(2026-02-27). February's Financial Frenzy: Stock Market Tanks on Tech, Banking Concerns. devdiscourse.com Wall Street extended its selloff on Friday, with tech and financial shares driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq toward their largest monthly losses since March 2025. Concerns about AI, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions clouded a February that saw a significant rotation into traditional economy stocks.
(2026-02-27). US v Iran: What War Would Really Look Like: Military Power, Oil Shock Global Fallout. thealtworld.com The US is building up for war on Iran over fake WMD claims. Iran has no nuclear weapons. Israel has hundreds. | Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter exposes the hypocrisy the media won't touch.
(2026-02-27). On the Way to the New Feudalism. globalresearch.ca The international order of states is currently being dismantled in a shock process. The ideological accompaniment to this is called: The Dark Enlightenment…
(2026-02-27). National Bank highlights introduction of digital Belarusian ruble. eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko noted: "The use of the digital Belarusian ruble offers a number of advantages to citizens and businesses, including reduced costs for cross-border payments and the ability to use smart contracts to automate transactions."
(2026-02-27). Heads Up NJ: Deathhouse Dealer PNK Group w/ Warehouse in (or near) Winslow, NJ. fightbackbetter.com Winslow NJ is already the site of a swirling controversy over possible plans to construct a regional prison facility to…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018)…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 3/7: Pacifica: Protest Against Fascism for International Day. indybay.org Intersection of Mori Point Road and Hwy 1 | (Turn off to The Moose Lodge) | Pacifica, CA | Parking along curb of Mori Point Road and at trail head area, and curbside of Bradford Way…
(2026-02-27). National Bank outlines advantages of Belarus' cryptobanks. eng.belta.by During a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko outlined the advantages of cryptobanks for citizens and businesses.
(2026-02-27). Australia: Still a client state in a corporate empire. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). China, Canada urge citizens to leave Iran as Tehran proxies threaten US. al-monitor.com Other countries including the US and Australia have called for the families of diplomats to leave Lebanon and Israel amid concerns of a regional spillover.
(2026-02-27). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Dominican Republic. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that through joint efforts, Belarus and the Dominican Republic will be able to ensure political, trade, and economic partnership for the benefit of both nations.
(2026-02-27). Living Hell: Israel's Prison System as an Instrument of Oppression. counterpunch.org 
In January 2026, the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem published a grim update to its earlier work, titled Living Hell: The Israeli Prison System as a Network of Torture Camps. This report documents the horrific conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and detention facilities, revealing structural brutality that must be understood not as isolated injustice but as part of a broader system of violence and exclusion directed against the Palestinian people.
(2026-02-27). Southeast Asia's Maritime Crossroads. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is one of the world's most strategic sea highways where global commerce passes through, strategic rivalries, and environmental risk points meet. From Malacca Strait to South China Sea, Southeast Asian seas are as vital to global economic being as they are to Southeast Asian seas' diversity for sovereignty and …
(2026-02-27). Cuba Falls again in the Pan American Men's Softball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — The Cuban men's softball team fell 5-0 to Colombia today and remained alone in last place in the Super Round of the Pan American Championship being held in the Colombian city of Montería. | The Cubans, who lost to Mexico this morning with a final score of 3-0, suffered their sixth defeat with only one win in this phase and will no longer be able to secure one of the five available spots for the first round of the World Cup, nor one of the six spots the event awarded for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima. | A three-run rally by the Colombians in the very first inning against the…
(2026-02-27). Nuclear Power Play: Russia Invites India to Join MBIR, World's Most Powerful Research Reactor 'Built to Lead for Decades'. infobrics.org Russia says its MBIR nuclear research reactor will be ready by 2028 and will be the most powerful research reactor in the world. Russian nuclear major Rosatom has invited India to cooperate in the project, calling India a long-term strategic partner…
(2026-02-27). Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa's green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to "build what we use and innovate what we export". | This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday. | Speaking at the University of the Witwatersrand's West Campus, Deputy President Mashatile positioned the hydrogen initiative as more than a research milestone — but a national turning point in rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity and r…
(2026-02-27). Vaccination is Not a Pandemic Solution. globalresearch.ca Non‚Äësterilizing vaccines—those that prevent severe disease but fail to block infection or transmission—create an environment ripe for pathogen evolution.
(2026-02-27). 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza – reflecting upon profound words by Tova Leidesdorf. indybay.org The past is our heritage, the present our opportunity and the future our hope. Let us make hope and peace our mission in life and realize that America the Beautiful is here to stay."
(2026-02-27). Asif declares 'open war' as Taliban turn Afghanistan into 'India's colony'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-02-27). PM visits GHQ, vows 'zero tolerance' for Afghan Taliban-TTP nexus. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan should adopt a "zero-tolerance" policy towards the alliance between the Afghan Taliban regime and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group. | Pakistani forces targeted key military installations of the Afghan Taliban regime in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia through effective airstrikes, early on Friday. The military spokesperson said the ongoing 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' against the Afghan Taliban was producing the desired results and continued successfully. | He said Pakistan had "effectively repulsed" Afghan Taliban insurgents at 53 locations along…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-02-27). Al-Nassr returns as Top Football Club in SPL 2025/26. ummid.com Al-Nassr FC has replaced Al Hilal as top football club in Saudi Pro League (SPL) 2025-26 Table, as per the latest standings released on Sunday February 22, 2026 after MatchWeek23 (MW23).
(2026-02-27). Celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. workers.org 
Sara Flounders — a Workers World contributing editor, who helps coordinate the International Action Center and the United National Antiwar Coalition — gave the following presentation at the International Manifesto Group webinar on Feb. 21, celebrating the revolutionary contributions of Michael Parenti. Thank you, International Manifesto Group and Carlos Martinez. . . . |
(2026-02-27). The Strait of Hormuz and Iran: Where Geography becomes a Weapon. juancole.com
(2026-02-27). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-02-27). GATE 2026 Answer Key Out: Imp Note to Raise Objections. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has published GATE 2026 Official Answer Keys and Master Question Paper accessible now through the official website.
(2026-02-27). Hope Beats Hate: Green Party Defeats Reform and Labour in Huge Gorton and Denton By-Election Victory. bylinetimes.com 
In the end it wasn't even close. Hannah Spencer and the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election by a whopping 41% of the vote – pushing Reform and Labour into a distant second and third place. | The result followed
(2026-02-27). Will Mamdani abolish police, or simply make them obsolete? nationofchange.org What sets Mamdani apart from other progressive mayors who promised to be tough on police is a democratic socialist vision of a society that meets people's needs.
(2026-02-27). US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident. scmp.com The US military shot down a US government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters. | The Pentagon did not immediately comment, but the FAA cited "special security reasons" in its ‚Äånotice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border.
(2026-02-27). From decolonisation to ultra-nationalism: The political transformation of Indian cricket. links.org.au 
Sankha Subhra Biswas — Before the commercial explosion of the 1990s and the hyper-nationalist staging of the present, cricket fields often functioned as spaces of progressive expression.
(2026-02-27). The culture war is coming for your electricity. grist.org 
(2026-02-27). Kurdish Iranian groups in Iraq eye opportunity for change at home. al-monitor.com In the Iraqi mountains near Iran, an exiled Kurdish Iranian commander told AFP that whether or not the US launches strikes on Iran, he will still seek regime change in order to win self-determination for the Kurds.Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region has long been a haven for Kurdish Iranian armed factions, which have repeatedly faced cross-border strikes from Iran.
(2026-02-27). Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for disgraced Tulip Siddiq. thecanary.co 
In yet another Labour scandal, MP Tulip Siddiq is facing an Interpol red notice request from Bangladesh. A court has ordered authorities to seek her arrest on corruption charges related to a real estate project. This follows three previous convictions in absentia sentencing her to six years in prison for separate corruption cases involving her […] | By
(2026-02-27). K-P launches Dengue Action Plan 2026 ahead of peak season. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has launched the Dengue Action Plan 2026 across the province on Friday as an early measure to prevent possible outbreaks and protect public health. The plan was approved by the chief secretary of K-P, and its implementation was formally initiated in a meeting chaired by the health minister and secretary health. | The meeting reviewed the current dengue situation and emphasised strong coordination, timely reporting, and preventive steps before the peak season. Officials stated that the government is taking proactive measures to reduce the risk of outbreaks and ensu…
(2026-02-27). CARTOONS: QLD residents rate Trump tower of disappointment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Pakistan Army to continue 'Op Ghazab Lil Haq' until 'desired results' achieved: DG ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan's ongoing 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' against Afghan Taliban is producing the desired results and continues successfully. | Pakistan has "effectively repulsed" Afghan Taliban insurgents at 53 locations along the border, inflicting heavy losses while exercising restraint to avoid civilian harm, the military's spokesperson said while addressing a media briefing on Friday. | "So far, 274 Taliban insurgents have been killed and over 400 injured," he said, adding, "Seventy-three posts along the border have been des…
(2026-02-27). The Myth of the Amoral Institution. counterpunch.org 
There was an excellent article in the February 24 issue of Inside Higher Education. The article is "The Fiction of the Amoral University." The author, Brian Rosenberg, quotes John J. Mearsheimer's observation in an address he gave to students at the University of Chicago back in 1997 that Chicago, and indeed all major colleges and
(2026-02-27). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-02-27). US says it supports to defend against Afghan Taliban. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – The United States said on Friday it supported Pakistan's "right to defenditself" against attacks from Afghanistan's Taliban rulers after Islamabad said earlier in the day that the neighboring countries were in "open war." Afghanistan's Taliban rulers had said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed their forces in major cities.
(2026-02-27). The Art of the Steal and the Privatization of the Presidency. counterpunch.org 
In his State of the Union address, President Trump declared that America is entering a "Golden Age." Golden for whom? For a president who lives lavishly in a taxpayer-funded mansion, jets around to weekend golf getaways at taxpayer expense, and dismisses concerns about "affordability" as fake news, life might indeed be gilded. For the rest of
(2026-02-27). Tim Wilson's inflation cure: Unemployment as collateral damage. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-27). Belarus, Russia's Kirov Oblast aim to step up cooperation via commodity exchange. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia's Kirov Oblast plan to strengthen their cooperation in exchange trade by involving Kirov-based manufacturers as much as possible in operations on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE).
(2026-02-27). Who controls military AI? Anthropic standoff and America's new power struggle. infobrics.org The standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon is more than a corporate dispute; it is a symptom of a deeper struggle within America's power structure. AI, rare earths, and national security are converging in ways that challenge both ethical limits and political narratives. The fallout could reshape how wars are planned and fought.
(2026-02-27). Canada PM begins key India visit, seeking to boost trade. geo.tv 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before posing for a photo during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025.— Reuters/File Canadian PM to address finance leaders before meeting Indian PM.Carney…
(2026-02-27). Daily Memo: Another Kavanaugh Stop, Woman Detained and Released Outside Courthouse. lataco.com Today, ICE was observed stopping a vehicle in Colton, hanging around Riverside, San Bernardino, at the Santa Maria Jail again, and in Escondido. In Paramount, ICE was seen taking a man off the street. Community members were also able to pressure agents back to their field office in Oxnard. In San Diego, community members confronted ICE in a parked vehicle outside of Lincoln High School. The agent pepper-sprayed the community watcher before driving off.
(2026-02-27). HC Dinamo Minsk to seek another big win over HC Sochi in back-to-back clash. eng.belta.by Dmitri Kvartalnov's team will face HC Sochi for the second time in 72 | hours. The game on 25 February ended in a crushing 7-2 victory for the | Minsk Bisons.
(2026-02-27). Iran's digital prison was built with the help of Russians. globalvoices.org 
The company in question still operates in Estonia and JordanGlobal Voices Protest in Gothenburg, Sweden on 25 January 2026 against the Islamic Republic. Crannofonix News. (2026-02-27). Where Jokes Land You in Jail and Killers Celebrated. ummid.com When laughter is patrolled and policed, what follows is not respect but fear.
(2026-02-27). Woolworths' AI Agent Rambled About Its 'Mother'. It's A Sign Of Deeper Problems With The Tech Rollout. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths' artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.Instead of sticking …
(2026-02-27). FM Dar briefs Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt on Pakistan's 'befitting' response to Taliban aggression. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefed his Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian counterparts on Friday about Pakistan's "befitting" response to aggression by the Afghan Taliban and the justified the use of military force against the neighbour. | Pakistani forces targeted key military installations of the Afghan Taliban regime in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia through effective airstrikes, early on Friday. The military spokesperson said the ongoing 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' against the Afghan Taliban was producing the desired results and continued successfully. | He said Pakistan had "effectively rep…
(2026-02-27). Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Discovery Bid After Skydance Raises Offer. truthout.org Following an increased re-bid from Paramount Skydance to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, the online streaming service company Netflix has bowed out of the running. The decision, made on Thursday, means that Paramount Skydance will likely be approved for the purchase of the company, whose portfolio includes the news organization CNN. In a joint statement, Netflix co-chief executives Ted… |
(2026-02-27). Why ICE's Body Camera Policies Make the Videos Unlikely to Improve Accountability and Transparency. counterpunch.org 
Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in early February 2026 that agents in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras. But can body cameras on federal officials provide the transparency and accountability the
(2026-02-27). CUET 2026: Application Window Re-Opened, Register Now. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the application window for the candidates who have not yet applied for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026).
(2026-02-27). Paramount's Strategic Play to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery: A Smoother Path in the EU. devdiscourse.com Paramount Skydance appears on track to obtain European Union antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery with potentially minor divestments needed, insiders revealed on Friday. Unlike Netflix's failed bid, Paramount's offer faces fewer regulatory barriers, given the combined market share staying below the critical 20% threshold in Europe.
(2026-02-27). Taliban urged to rescind decree on executions. tribune.com.pk 
A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. | The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws that also limit expression and employment. | Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said a decree signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada last month "defines several crimes and punishments that contravene Afghanistan's intern…
(2026-02-27). Belarus, China reaffirm unfailing implementation of all agreements of two national leaders. eng.belta.by Maxim Ryzhenkov and Zhang Wenchuan exchanged opinions about topical items on the bilateral agenda and the international one. They also discussed the schedule of the contacts the leaders of the two countries are expected to have in 2026.
(2026-02-27). Kevin Pryor Black History Youth Breakfast. mediasanctuary.org We Are the Inventors! is the annual youth Black history breakfast that takes place in Troy NY. This breakfast is taking place this Saturday, February 28th, and one of the organizers is Kevin Pryor, the City of Troy's Director of diversity, opportunity, and outreach and a long time youth organizer and founder of Troy Look. Kevin Pryor joined the Hudson Mohawk Magazine for a live interview.
(2026-02-27). Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16mn. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million) according to financial figures released by the club. | Amorim's turbulent 14-month reign came to an end on January 5 following the Portuguese boss's public attack on United's hierarchy, with his five coaches also following him out of Old Trafford. | A United filing to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday disclosed the possible payments to Amorim and his staff, a day after the club confirmed they had made a profit of £32.6m in their second-quarter resu…
(2026-02-27). FO Talks: Are Companies Using Software to Quietly Eliminate Your Legal Rights? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Communications and Outreach officer, Roberta Campani, speaks with physicist and former Chief Algorithm Officer Bill Softky about how digital systems are reshaping modern law. Drawing on information theory and decades in Silicon Valley, Softky argues that corporations are exploiting the mechanics of information processing to "hack" legal systems. What began as a technical…
(2026-02-27). Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix drops bid. scmp.com Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer, ending one of the biggest media bidding wars in a generation. | The deal puts a constellation of media properties – from CNN to Nickelodeon to HBO – under the control of the family led by Oracle tycoon and White House ally Larry Ellison.
(2026-02-27). Sky News anti-Pakistan propaganda stands exposed. tribune.com.pk 
British news channel Sky News has been flagged by social media users for misreporting Afghanistan's retaliation to Pakistani airstrikes on Friday, as well as furthering propaganda against Pakistan and the armed forces. | According to Radio Pakistan, the broadcaster had falsely claimed that Afghanistan's Air Force had carried out strikes against Pakistan. | Thousands of Pakistani users reacted strongly, pointing out that Afghanistan currently does not have an operational Air Force. | üö®üö® Operation Ghazab Lil Haq/ Update 01: 20 hr 27 Feb 2026@SkyNews anti-#Pakistan f…
(2026-02-27). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-02-27). Green Party win points to a fairer more tolerant Britain. thecanary.co 
In the end, it wasn't even close. Hannah Spencer stormed the Gorton and Denton by-election. This is the first parliamentary by-election the Green Party has won. It won't be the last. 'Urgh, Labour' The day before the vote, a group of us from the North East were knocking on doors there. Speaking to voters who'd […] | By
(2026-02-27). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-02-27). Kaja Kallas, the EU's dumb but dangerous blonde. strategic-culture.su What's wrong with European women in European politics? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | What's wrong with European women in Europe…
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: Puppy Love Picnic. indybay.org César Chávez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Waterfront/Northwest Berkeley, CA…
(2026-02-27). Wes Streeting seen putting FIVE people into a four-seater Fiat 500. thecanary.co 
A Canary journalist spotted Wes Streeting bundling five people into a four-seater Fiat 500 — clearly breaking the law: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) The Canary spotted the car in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, 26 February. Streeting pulled the passenger seat forward to allow three other people into the […] | By
(2026-02-27). Dubai police seize bikes of youths after Ramadan stunts spark complaints. geo.tv 
This image shows e-bikes seized by Dubai Police at Kite Beach sports tracks. — X/@DubaiPoliceHQDUBAI: Dubai Police have seized several motorbikes after groups of young riders were reported performing dangerous stunts and causing disturbance in residential neighbourhoods following…
(2026-02-27). People to protest against Britain's nuclear expansion at RAF Marham. thecanary.co 
CND, along with trade unions, civil society, and faith groups, will gather at RAF Marham on Saturday, 28 February. They're protesting against Britain's purchase of nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets. And they're demanding that Keir Starmer reverses the plan to give the RAF a nuclear role for the first time in nearly 30 years. The protest […] | By
(2026-02-27). Police Hunts for Thugs Who Robbed Pistol from Counter-Terrorism Officer. plusnews.ug 
The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has launched a manhunt for three suspected thugs who attacked and robbed a Counter-Terrorism (CT) police officer in the early hours of Wednesday morning along the Kasangati-Kira Road. Sergeant Stephen Ngobi was reportedly attacked at around 5: 00 am as he waited for a boda-boda to transport him to his …
(2026-02-27). Dog Fight in New York: Rep Randy Fine's Latest Attack on American Muslims. counterpunch.org 
On February 15, Congressman Randy Fine took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend dogs and offend Muslims. Fine posted that "If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." Where on earth did that come from? Fine, a Republican representing Florida's 6th Congressional District, was reacting to
(2026-02-27). Tracey Emin: A Second Life Tate Modern's Must-See Retrospective Explores Trauma And Transcendence. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The most powerful art speaks of and to the emotions. It tackles trauma and cathartically helps us to cope with it. It acknowledges pain, suffering and betrayal. It goes …
(2026-02-27). Home Ground Disadvantage? How Sleep And Travel Could Impact The Matildas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On paper, the Matildas should have a major advantage playing on home soil for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.However, from a sleep and travel perspective, they may be …
(2026-02-27). Revisiting Columbia SDS 1967-1968 Vice-Chair Ted Death In NYC In March 1970 (1). indybay.org In his 1975-published book, "More Power Than We Know", Dave Dellinger wrote that "a bitter argument had been raging for some days over the legitimacy of the enterprise;" and "two days before the blast" that destroyed the townhouse and killed Ted, Terry Robbins and Diana Oughton, "Kathy Boudin…had told me her fears that they were losing contact with the revolutionary love that had motivated them to embark on their new course."
(2026-02-27). Pak-Afghan 'war': How Taliban went from strategic asset against India to Pakistan's worst nightmare. hindustantimes.com Pakistan says the "cup of patience has overflowed" as it launched an "open war" against its neighbour, Afghanistan. In this episode, Ananya Dutta breaks down what really happened the night Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital and why this isn't just another border flare-up along the 2,640-kilometre Durand Line. Is this about the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan? Is the Taliban government in Kabul unable or unwilling to act? And how did a Cold War proxy battlefield morph into a neighbour v/s neighbour confrontation in 2026? History looms large. From the Soviet invasion to America's 20-year war, Afghanistan has swallowe…
(2026-02-27). Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East. al-monitor.com ROME, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Italy's foreign ministry on Friday urged its citizens to leave Iran and advised extreme caution across the Middle East, citing persistently unstable security conditions."Italians in (Iran) for tourism or whose presence is not strictly necessary are urged to depart," the ministry said in a statement, adding that travel to Iraq and Lebanon was also strongly discouraged. It advised Italian nationals in Israel to exercise maximum caution and remain vigilant.
(2026-02-27). Apocalypse algorithm: AI always opts for nuclear war as Pentagon forces its militarization. infobrics.org The multipolar world has repeatedly offered to continue respecting the now-defunct New START's limitations and to negotiate on imposing guardrails on the militarization of advanced AI. However, the US/NATO either flatly rejected such sensible proposals or simply refused to even discuss them. Thus, while the world is gradually slipping toward the abyss of another strategic arms race due to unchecked Western aggression, the pedophile-cannibalistic elites are militarizing nuclear trigger-happy AI programs.
(2026-02-27). Maharashtra HSC 2026: Chemistry Paper Leaked in Nagpur. ummid.com The Chemistry Paper of the ongoing Maharashtra HSC or Class 12th 2026 board exam has been leaked and circulated online, reports said.
(2026-02-27). Reform Attacks Byline Times For 'Attempting to Derail a Democratic Election' — Before Blaming 'Family Voting' and 'Muslim Sectarianism' for Gorton and Denton Defeat. bylinetimes.com Reform UK accused Byline Times of "attempting to derail a democratic election" for reporting on Matt Goodwin's academic ties to organisations linked to discredited pseudoscientific race ideology — just days before the candidate lost the Gorton and Denton by-election, claiming this as evidence of "a dangerous Muslim sectarianism" and calling into question whether it was a "free, fair, and democratic election". | Goodwin — who came second in the Manchester constituency behind the new Green MP Hannah Spencer, overturning Labour which came third — posted on social media at 11.21pm yesterday, afte…
(2026-02-27). Global Market Downturn Amid AI Concerns and US-Iran Tensions. devdiscourse.com Global stocks dipped on Friday as investors expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on valuations, coupled with geopolitical tensions that pushed oil prices higher. Despite Nvidia's positive earnings, worries persisted, leading to a 3.5% decline in its shares.
(2026-02-27). City Hall Rally to Save Climate Action Plan. indybay.org City's inhabitants demand strong climate leadership from Mayor Lurie…
(2026-02-27). SC returns petition seeking Imran's transfer to hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court on Friday returned a petition seeking the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former premier Imran Khan to a hospital, after raising objections to it. | Counsel for the PTI founder, Sardar Latif Khosa and Naeem Panjutha, appeared before the court of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and requested that their petition be fixed for hearing. | "Please fix our petition for a hearing," Khosa said, adding that an application for an urgent hearing had been filed the previous day. CJP Afridi, however, told the counsel that the petition had already been returned with objec…
(2026-02-27). Russian Intelligence Statement: The UK and France's Nuclear Plans in Ukraine? globalresearch.ca On 24 February 2026, exactly on the fourth anniversary of the start of the special military operation, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) issued a rather tough statement. According to its information, London and Paris, seeing how the situation on the …
(2026-02-27). Thursday 2/26: Mennonite Action Mass Call. indybay.org Online | www.mennoniteaction.org/call…
(2026-02-27). Golovchenko: Growing confidence in Belarusian ruble strengthens economic stability. eng.belta.by Trust in the Belarusian ruble is increasing, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said during a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February.
(2026-02-27). Iranian Kurdish groups unite against Tehran regime, Iraqi militias threaten Kurdistan Region. longwarjournal.org Five Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have announced a coalition aimed at opposing Iran's regime. The alliance, unveiled at a joint press conference on February 22, includes the PDKI, PJAK, PAK, Komala, and the Khabat Organization. The move comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and renewed threats from the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, which warned the Kurdistan Region against cooperating with "foreign forces."
(2026-02-27). The death, and life, of Khabazela: a portrait of Abahlali's 26th martyr for land rights. peoplesdispatch.org On the forefront of the resistance to South Africa's land mafia preying on the urban poor, 52-year-old Khabazela, treasurer of the shack-dwellers movement Abahlali baseMjondolo's branch in eNkanini occupation, was gunned down earlier this month.
(2026-02-27). McDonald's removes food images from billboards. What's happening. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In an unexpected move, McDonald's has removed images of food from its billboards across Germany, igniting curiosity and raising questions about the reason. People across the European country captured before and after a billboard showing McDonald's famous French fries box, one empty and the other filled and asked why the company is removing food.According to sources, in Germany, McDonald's decided to remove food images from its billboards during daylight hours for Ramadan, a month during which Muslims are fasting from dawn to sunset.üá©üá™ In Germany, M…
(2026-02-27). Elected officials, health experts urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases on public lands. indybay.org California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast.
(2026-02-27). Agricultural Development Agenda for BRICS. infobrics.org As India assumes leadership of BRICS, it has a rare opportunity to place agriculture firmly at the centre of the bloc's agenda. For a grouping that includes 11 countries, most of them developing economies with deep agricultural roots, this focus is not optional. It is foundational…
(2026-02-27). 84 reported killed in intensified Pakistan—Afghanistan border clashes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 84 people were reported killed as heavy fighting erupted along the Pakistan—Afghanistan border on Thursday, marking one of the deadliest escalations in recent months.Pakistan's Ministry of Defence said Afghan Taliban forces launched "unprovoked" attacks across several sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, and Bajaur. Islamabad stated its forces mounted an "immediate and effective response," claiming 44 Taliban fighters were killed, multiple border posts destroyed and equipment damaged.Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said two…
(2026-02-27). Trump's NATO ally draws red line against US after backing Iran, moves jets away from F-35 program. hindustantimes.com Turkey is quietly shifting onto a war footing as tensions between Iran and the United States surge, with Ankara reviewing contingency plans, drawing red lines on any foreign intervention inside Iran, and positioning itself as a regional stabiliser determined to shield its citizens and uphold Iranian sovereignty while pushing both Tehran and Washington toward de‚Äëescalation and diplomacy.
(2026-02-27). Trump Uses the Courts to Intimidate Critics. The Media Must Fight Back. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb 23, 2026. Photo: Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA via AP Images | The Trump administration is embracing an intimidation strategy to silence critical media coverage. Here's how it works: A federal agency launches a pretextual investigation into a perceived enemy, keeps the investigation open to coerce compliance, and resists any effort to have a court review the lawfulness of the agency's actions. | There's no better example than the Federal Trade Commission's retaliatory investigation of Media Matters for America for its critic…
(2026-02-27). Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
On the morning of 27 February, the statue of Winston Churchill at Parliament Square, London, was smeared with red paint: Churchill statue painted red by Dutch activist group in solidarity with Palestine Action The statue is a so-called listed sculpture and is part of a group of statues of politicians (some of the other ones […] | By
(2026-02-27). Marriyum Aurangzeb highlights NFC Award challenges at Pakistan Governance Forum. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb participated in the Pakistan Governance Forum in Islamabad on Friday, organised by the Federal Planning and Development Division, where she presented a comprehensive analysis of the objectives, challenges and current fiscal realities of the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award while emphasising the need to protect the rights of smaller provinces. | She stated that the NFC is the constitutional backbone of Pakistan's fiscal federalism and fundamentally a trust compact between the federation and the provinces, adding that it should operate as a true partnership be…
(2026-02-27). Report: ICE Using Palantir Tool That Feeds On Medicaid Data. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-02-27). Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost a century, a loss that underscores the breakdown of Britain's two-party ‚Äåpolitics. | The loss of one of Labour's safest seats, in the biggest electoral test in almost a year, puts further pressure on Starmer to prove that he should keep his job following weeks of political turmoil and calls for him to resign.
(2026-02-27). These events at Berlinale 2026 revealed truth is impossible to ignore. ummid.com The debate at Berlinale 2026 ultimately reanimates a familiar philosophical polarity: aesthetic autonomy versus ethical engagement.
(2026-02-27). Military expert comments on global arms race future. eng.belta.by In a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel, national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko spoke about the arms race, including nuclear, and the attempts to drag the world into it.
(2026-02-27). Juvenile 'Sun' caught red-handed doing this. ummid.com The NASA astronomers have caught a younger and juvenile version of the Sun creating a giant bubble in space.
(2026-02-27). Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15. tribune.com.pk 
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. | The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms that remain accessible to younger users, Nowacka said, adding that the law could take effect by early 2027. | "We see the mental health of children and young people, we see a decline in their intellectual competence," said Nowacka, adding that the size of penalties…
(2026-02-27). Decoded: Rekha Gupta's 1st Year as Delhi Chief Minister. ummid.com As Rekha Gupta completes one year as Delhi Chief Minister, the question arises: has her tenure lived up to her ambitious promises?
(2026-02-27). Former Radical Green New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is Relocating to Australia. wattsupwiththat.com This isn't fair – take her back New Zealand, she's your problem.
(2026-02-27). A Monster Movie Takes On US Militarism. consortiumnews.com Earth's Greatest Enemy gives antiwar and climate activists a film in which to find common ground against the Pentagon, writes Corinna Barnard. By Corinna G. Barnard Special to Consortium News How do you galvanize opposition to something as vast, powerful and…
(2026-02-27). India court acquits Modi opponent Kejriwal in graft case. geo.tv 
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party office after India's Supreme Court gave temporary bail to the AAP national convenor in a liquor policy case, in New Delhi, India. — Reuters/FileAn Indian court acquitted the…
(2026-02-27). Golovchenko: Belarus' banks respond effectively to challenges despite sanctions. eng.belta.by Banks have learned to respond flexibly and effectively to challenges under sanctions, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Roman Golovchenko said during a joint meeting of the two chambers of the National Assembly of Belarus on 27 February.
(2026-02-27). Crybaby Farage accuses Greens of cheating in Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, the Greens secured a decisive victory in the Gorton & Denton by-election. In response, Green candidate Hannah Spencer thanked the people of the area. Crybaby Nigel Farage, meanwhile, tried to paint himself as a victim of the local electorate: Straight into TRUMP MODE, blame cheating. You pathetic little sore loser. You lost because […] | By
(2026-02-27). Selected Articles: Cuba Neutralized Armed Infiltration Attempt Tied to US Group Intending to Commit Terrorism. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-02-27). Bezzecchi beats Marquez in practice. tribune.com.pk 
Marco Bezzecchi set a new track record to finish fastest ahead of defending world champion Marc Marquez in practice for the season-opening Thailand MotoGP on Friday. | Aprilia's Bezzecchi roared round the Buriram course in 1 min 28.526 sec to top the timesheets, 0.421 sec in front of Ducati's second-placed Marquez. | Marquez is launching his bid for a record-equalling eighth world title this weekend after dominating the competition last season. | But Bezzecchi proved he will be a force to be reckoned with in a practice session that somehow stayed mostly dry despite ominous dark clouds and rumbles of thunder.
(2026-02-27). Planning to Buy a Bike on EMI? How to Budget Your Purchase the Smart Way. ummid.com Understanding the components of a Bike Loan, the role of interest rates, and the use of tools like a Bike Loan EMI Calculator can help you make an informed decision.
(2026-02-27). Why Commonwealth Bank's $1 Billion Suspected Loan Fraud Should Change How We Bank And Do Business. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents. The Australian Financial …
(2026-02-27). Chile Blocks Chinese Medical Ship Amid U.S. Pressure on Undersea Cable Project. devdiscourse.com Chile has barred a Chinese hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, from providing onboard medical services. The decision arrives amid heightened U.S. pressure concerning a proposed undersea cable project involving Chinese companies.
(2026-02-27). Friday 2/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-02-27). Cuba has its Rivals and Groups for the Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, February 26 (RHC) — Cuba now knows its rivals and groups for the preliminary phase of the beach volleyball tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026, a competition that will feature the participation of 22 pairs distributed in four sections. | The official website of the Dominican Republic's multi-sport event announces that the Cuban pairs will compete in Groups D and B, men's (m) and women's (f), respectively, with the competition beginning on July 25 and concluding on July 29. | In addition to the Cuban teams, the men's teams from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Trin…
(2026-02-27). Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases. truthout.org In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to patients' homes to ensure they take their meds or booking hotel rooms to quarantine patients, has surged from $17,000 in 2020 to $65,000 last year. That doesn't include $13,000… |
(2026-02-27). Rukungiri Municipality Tables Draft Budget of UGX 14.46 Billion for FY 2026/27. plusnews.ug 
Rukungiri Municipal Council has tabled a draft budget for the Financial Year 2026/27 of UGX 14,469,440,000, an increase of UGX 274,365,000 from last financial year's approved budget of UGX 14,195,075,000. The draft budget was presented before the municipal council meeting by the Secretary for Finance, Planning and Administration, Fred Besigye. According to the draft estimates, …
(2026-02-27). OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank. tribune.com.pk 1721986403-0/BeFunky-collage]-(47)1721986403-0.jpg)
OpenAI said on Friday it is raising $110 billion in a blockbuster funding round that would value the ChatGPT maker at $840b, in a deal that signals the feverish pace of investment in artificial intelligence. | The funding round includes a $30b investment from SoftBank, $30b from Nvidia and $50b from Amazon, and comes ahead of the AI startup's expected mega-IPO later this year. | Big Tech companies and large tech investors such as SoftBank are racing to forge partnerships with OpenAI, which is spending heavily on data centres, betting that closer ties with the company would give them a competitive edge in the A…
(2026-02-27). Footage Contradicts DHS Claim of Dropping Refugee at "Safe Location" in Buffalo. truthout.org Surveillance footage taken at a Tim Hortons donut shop in Buffalo, New York contradicts the US Department of Homeland Security's claim that Border Patrol agents dropped Nurul Shah Alam, a 56-year-old nearly blind Rohingya refugee, at a "warm, safe location" after he was released from jail last week, days before he was found dead. The video obtained by the Buffalo-based outlet Investigative… |
(2026-02-27). With Rassvet and Zorki arriving, Russia no longer needs Starlink. infobrics.org Starlink played crucial role for Ukrainian forces in the conflict with Russia.
(2026-02-27). Israel Responsible for Two-Thirds of Journalist Deaths in 2025: Press Freedom Group. scheerpost.com Israeli tank. Roded Shlomo Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5 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 Brad Reed / A new…
(2026-02-27). Bills Classifying Abortion as Homicide Fizzle; Dems Move to Fortify Shield Laws. truthout.org Some Republican lawmakers have routinely proposed criminally prosecuting women for getting abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, despite bipartisan condemnation and criticism from national anti-abortion organizations. These bills never made it to the finish line, but they keep circulating in legislatures across the country. So-called "abortion abolitionists" who… |
(2026-02-27). 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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(2026-02-27). Afghan salvo risks turning into long crisis. al-monitor.com By Ariba ShahidKARACHI, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Weeks after the Taliban's lightning offensive in 2021 wrested control of Afghanistan from a U.S.-led military coalition,Pakistan's then intelligence chief flew into the capital Kabul for talks, where the serving lieutenant general told a reporter: "Don't worry, everything will be okay."Five years on, Islamabad – long seen as a patron of the Taliban – is locked in its heaviest fighting with the Islamist group, which Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described on Friday as an "open war".
(2026-02-27). Deadly Encounter: Notorious Criminal Falls in Agra. devdiscourse.com A notorious criminal with a bounty of Rs 50,000 met his end during a police encounter in Agra's Ekta area. The operation involved the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force and local police. The criminal, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, hailed from Ghaziabad's Loni area.
(2026-02-27). Viral ice hockey romance 'Heated Rivalry' returning in 2027. tribune.com.pk 
The second season of the viral, boundary-pushing ice hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" is officially on the way. | Show creator Jacob Tierney revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday that the fan-fueled phenomenon will return in April 2027. | Tierney shared that the writers' room is already in full swing and cameras are set to roll in August. | "There will be more 'Heated Rivalry' on your TVs, like, truly, as soon as humanly possible," he told host Gayle King. | Based on Rachel Reid's beloved book series, the Canadian drama exploded across social media for its electric mix of hockey intensity and heartfelt LGBTQ+ ro…
(2026-02-27). Tomgram: Lipsyte, Robert Lipsyte Is Waiting for ICE. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Last year, ICE raids in my hometown, New York City, attracted significant protests, which, remarkably enough, seemed to halt their operations (though some demonstrators were indeed arrested). As Richard Hall and Rebecca Schneid of Time magazine wrote last …
(2026-02-27). Delhi liquor policy case: How charges against Kejriwal, Sisodia collapsed in court | Tell Me Why. hindustantimes.com In this week's edition of Tell Me Why, we examine how the case against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia fell apart. The CBI appealed to the Delhi High Court hours after a special court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and 23 others in the excise policy case. An emotional Kejriwal proclaimed his honesty. Joined by Manish Sisodia, he celebrated with supporters as AAP marked the court victory HT's Sunetra Choudhury breaks it down.
(2026-02-27). US Envoy's endorsement of Israel's expansion sparks outrage. ummid.com Arab and Muslim countries around the world have in one voice condemned US Envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee's comments endorsing Israeli bid to expand its borders across the Middle East.
(2026-02-27). Trump Wants To Send Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib 'Back Where They Came From.' So…Minnesota And Michigan? newsone.com 
Source: | President Donald Trump has responded to Democratic Reps Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib heckling him while he was being an old, white bigot During Tuesday night's speech, Trump disparaged the entire Somali community in Minnesota —
(2026-02-27). Former MI6 chief who went after Corbyn, comes for Polanski. thecanary.co 
Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of MI6, is back doing what he does best — smearing left-wing leaders. After his baseless attacks on Jeremy Corbyn, he's now set his sights on Zack Polanski. Dearlove described Polanski's view of geopolitics as "verging on the absurd, this man is really dangerous" and a potential far-left alliance […] | By
(2026-02-27). Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea. | The Spanish giants, record 15-time European champions, will host City in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next month before travelling to England for the return the following week. | The clubs have already played each other this season, with Pep Guardiola's City winning 2-1 in Madrid in December during the league phase, in which the Premier League club finished eighth a…
(2026-02-27). Yamuna Tragedy: Mother's Desperate Act. devdiscourse.com A woman threw her five-year-old daughter into the Yamuna River on Friday following a heated dispute with her mother. Police report that the desperate act took place in the Marka police station area of Banda district around 5 pm.
(2026-02-27). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, Accelerating American (and Planetary) Decline. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Yes, in our world, MAGA (Make America Great Again) and Donald Trump are distinctly one and the same. They fused so long ago that no one ever really thinks much about that "again" anymore. And yet, it might …
(2026-02-27). MTZ boosts tractor exports to Africa by over 60% in 2025. eng.belta.by The most in-demand models on the African market were the BELARUS 820 and 92S, as well as the 1025.2 and 1221T.2 in tropical configuration, based on a unified cab with a canopy frame.
(2026-02-27). German Chancellor Merz Shows Mirror To Trump. ummid.com At the recently held Munich Security Conference (February 13 to 15), the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clearly lambasted the American policies and identified the areas which need to be reworked to rekindle the Europe-American ties.
(2026-02-27). Co-Author Of Liberal Election Review Says Party Members Will Be 'Horrified' At Decision To Suppress It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The co-author of the Liberals' election review, former minister Nick Minchin, has lashed out at the party's Friday decision to suppress its publication.Minchin said he …
(2026-02-27). Israelis weary but prepared for possible Iran strikes. al-monitor.com Under the shadow of a possible war between the United States and Iran, Israelis expressed weariness at the prospect of strikes on their country but said they were ever-prepared for a regional flare-up."The threat of war is, for us, a kind of routine," lawyer Maya Liya Cohen told AFP in the northern port city of Haifa."No matter what happens, what we do, if it has anything to do with us or nothing to do with us, then we are under continuous threat," she added.
(2026-02-27). Nigehban Ramazan cash aid misses the needy. tribune.com.pk 
The process of distributing cash assistance to deserving families during the holy month of Ramazan has begun by both the Punjab and federal governments. However, questions have been raised regarding the eligibility criteria and method of distribution. Despite official claims, some low-income households have been left out, while reports suggest that certain ineligible individuals have received payments. | Under the Punjab government's Ramazan Nigehban Program, approximately Rs47 billion is being distributed to 4.2 million families, with each family receiving Rs10,000. In addition, the federal government will di…
(2026-02-27). How To Build A Monster: The Man-Child Goblins Who Never Heard "No" counterpunch.org 
We're seeing the results of raising wealthy mediocre men in a bubble—a bubble free of pesky limitations to their horrendous behavior. A rarefied place from which they were never taught the barest of consequences for terrible actions. These were the kinds of boys who had all of their misbehavior explained away and then someone else
(2026-02-27). It's Cuba's Turn: Attacking US-Flagged Boats in the Caribbean. dissidentvoice.org This time, the appropriately designated shoe had found itself on the other foot. While the Trump administration has been gorily killing personnel on alleged "narco-boats" and vessels supposedly heading to US shores laden with illicit drugs, Cuba had its turn at engaging a boat with "a known history of criminal and violent activity". On the …
(2026-02-27). Palace battle into Conference League last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Crystal Palace moved into the UEFA Conference League last 16 with a 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, while Fiorentina survived a huge scare against Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday. | Palace were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Bosnian side Zrinjski in the first leg of their play-off tie last week. | But Oliver Glasner's team avoided an embarrassing exit thanks to goals from Maxence Lacroix and Evann Guessand in the play-off second leg at Selhurst Park. | Playing their first European knock-out tie in the main stage of a tournament, Palace's 3-1 aggregate victory eased the pressure on the under-fire Glasner.
(2026-02-27). SF Billionair Mayor Lurie & SF Building Trade ED Gonzalez Slander DSA & Help Zionists. indybay.org Mayor Daniel Lurie Is slandering the DSA accusing them of being anti-semitic. He was supported by SF Building Trades Executive Director Rudy Gonzalez who wants to cut taxes for the wealthy…
(2026-02-27). I'm A Linguist With Tourette's Here's What I Want People To Understand After Baftas Controversy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) I am a sociolinguist who specialises in how language is understood and interpreted in society. I also have Tourette syndrome. Tourette's is a genetically determined …
(2026-02-27). Saturday 2/28: 2026 Folsom Black History Tour – Kickoff for 60th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Plaza. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Sutter St. & Leodesdorff St: | Historic Folsom Station…
(2026-02-27). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-02-27). Feb. 25 Rally for NY For All. mediasanctuary.org On Wednesday, February 25, the New York for All Coalition and allies, held a press conference at State Capitol in support of the New York for All Act . The Act would prevent collusion by local governments with federal immigration authorities, ensuring immigrants—regardless of status— can live and work without fear . We hear from Cassandra Bocanegra, New York Immigration Coalition, Senator Andrew Gounardes and Zellnor Myrie, Jesus a farmworker and Senator Michelle Hinchey. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-02-27). Gold stable, silver rises in local and international markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices remained stable in both international and local markets on Friday, while silver saw a moderate increase. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce held steady at $5,178. | In Pakistan, the price of gold per tola remained unchanged at Rs 540,562, while per 10 grams it stayed at Rs 463,444. | Silver prices, however, recorded an increase. The price per tola rose by Rs 270 to reach Rs 9,474, while per 10 grams it increased by Rs 232 to Rs 8,122. | Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $5,181.18 per ounce by 0837 GMT. The metal has climbed 6.5% so far in February, bringing gains for the…
(2026-02-27). Trump's billion-dollar armada faces Iran's 'invisible killer' underwater drones in Middle East 'War'. hindustantimes.com Iran has intensified naval operations in the Persian Gulf, unveiling advanced unmanned underwater vehicles that extend its fight from the shoreline down to the seabed and directly threaten U.S. forces in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow corridor that carries nearly 20% of the world's oil. Branded by analysts as low‚Äëcost "invisible killer" drones, these Nazir‚Äëseries UUVs can loiter silently for up to 24 hours at depths of around 200 meters, exploit shallow, acoustically complex Gulf waters, and combine mine‚Äëwarfare and torpedo‚Äëattac…
(2026-02-27). Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing and ICE detentions. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 26, 2026. — X/@NYCMayor
(2026-02-27). The Right to Discriminate. progressive.org States are fighting to overturn rules meant to help trans youth.
(2026-02-27). Resistance is History, Resistance is Life. counterpunch.org Ramzy Baroud, editor of the Palestine Chronicle, which has been the most reliable English language news source regarding the conflict in Palestine since before October 2, 2023 and even more so since that date, writes history from the heart. His stories of families (including his own) and their lives as refugees, freedom fighters, doctors and
(2026-02-27). Vijay Prashad: Bombs That Polish the Skulls of the Dead. consortiumnews.com With New START now expired, the United States' withdrawal from arms control treaties and its embrace of nuclear "warfighting" doctrines are raising the risk of catastrophic conflict between nuclear powers. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On Feb. 5,…
(2026-02-27). Declaraciones del viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío. radiohc.cu En el día de ayer nuestras autoridades denunciaron un intento de infiltración con fines terroristas por parte de 10 personas, en una embarcación con matrícula del Estado de Florida, en Estados Unidos. | Desde el primer momento, y habiéndose detectado que el medio naval procedía del territorio de Estados Unidos, las autoridades cubanas han mantenido comunicación sobre este intento terrorista con sus contrapartes estadounidenses, incluyendo el Departamento de Estado y el Servicio de Guardacostas. Está en curso un proceso investigativo dirigido a esclarecer los hechos con todo rigor. El gobierno cubano tiene disposi…
(2026-02-27). Política, cívica y magisterio en Félix Varela: Hacia la emancipación del pensamiento en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En los albores del siglo XIX, cuando el mundo atlántico vibraba entre revoluciones, constituciones y guerras de independencia, Cuba parecía debatirse entre la reforma posible y la ruptura inevitable. En ese escenario emerge la figura de Félix Varela y Morales (1788-1853), sacerdote, filósofo y político, cuya trayectoria ha suscitado una pregunta persistente: øcambió él con el tiempo o fueron las circunstancias las que transformaron el alcance de su pensamiento?
(2026-02-27). Punto Deportivo: øCómo llega Cuba al Clásico Mundial de Béisbol? cubadebate.cu Cuba llegará al Sexto Clásico Mundial de Béisbol con un equipo integrado por dos receptores, 12 jugadores de posición y 16 lanzadores, de ellos 13 repiten del pasado certamen. Un análisis completo en la sección Punto Deportivo.
(2026-02-27). En México impulsan campaña 'Un barco de petróleo en solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba'. radiohc.cu 
"De pueblo a pueblo, acabemos con el bloqueo" es la nueva iniciativa ciudadana que crece en universidades, centros de estudio, cubanos residentes y organizaciones sociales, con el propósito de defender la Revolución cubana y sus conquistas socialistas, así como impulsar una campaña nacional e internacional por un barco de petróleo para Cuba. | Durante las últimas semanas se han realizado encuentros, charlas y actividades de divulgación en diversos espacios e instituciones académicas, como la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, donde se debate la importancia de apoyar a Cuba ante las presiones del bloqueo eco…
(2026-02-27). En Colombia y Dominicana condenan agresión mercenaria contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El partido Comunes de Colombia expresó este jueves su condena enérgica ante los graves hechos ocurridos la víspera en Cuba, cuando tropas guardafronteras interceptaron una lancha con personas armadas que intentaban penetrar en el país. | La colectividad señaló que el suceso no puede considerarse como una mera acción de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos, sino que constituye una expresión de violencia resultado de los discursos de hostigamiento del gobierno norteño contra la nación antillana, arreciados en las últimas semanas.Hay una responsabilidad indirecta de Estados Unidos en estos hechos, que se suma a las…
(2026-02-27). Remedios a las puertas de su semana de la cultura. cubadebate.cu Del 1 al 8 de marzo, Remedios celebra su Semana de la Cultura con un programa que, más allá de la sucesión de actividades artísticas, funciona como ejercicio de reafirmación identitaria en una de las ciudades más antiguas de Cuba.
(2026-02-27). Los Goya 2026 despliegan su alfombra roja en Barcelona con Susan Sarandon, música y mucho cine iberoamericano. cubadebate.cu La 40 ™ entrega de los Premios Goya, que se celebrará este sábado en el Auditori Fà≤rum CCIB de Barcelona, contará con un brillo internacional de lujo: la actriz estadounidense Susan Sarandon recibirá el Premio Goya Internacional, convirtiéndose en una de las figuras centrales de la velada. Su presencia no se limitará a la ceremonia catalana.
(2026-02-27). Esta noche, emisión especial de Razones de Cuba sobre intento de infiltración en el territorio nacional. cubadebate.cu Al finalizar el Noticiero Estelar de la Televisión Cubana en la noche de este 27 de febrero, por los canales Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional y Canal Caribe, las emisoras Radio Rebelde y Radio Habana Cuba se transmitirá una emisión especial del programa Razones de Cuba para ampliar la información a la opinión pública nacional e internacional sobre el intento de infiltración en el territorio nacional de una lancha rápida con matrícula de Estados Unidos.
(2026-02-27). Medicina para Cuba desde Brasil. radiohc.cu El pueblo brasileño envió un primer cargamento de 1700 kilogramos de medicamentos a Cuba, recaudado por una Campaña de Solidaridad, coordinada por el Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST). | Bajo la consigna Cuba vive y resiste, desde octubre de 2025 la organización realiza el acopio de las finanzas y de los medicamentos, con el propósito de aliviar la difícil situación económica persistente en la isla caribeña causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos desde hace más de 60 años. | Así lo reconoció Messilene Gorete de la dirección nacional del sector de Internacionalismo del MST…
(2026-02-27). Farmacia San Jorge: Una historia centenaria. cubadebate.cu En un basural colonial de Matanzas, investigadores descubrieron un centenar de evidencias materiales del siglo XIX, incluyendo loza europea y objetos para el consumo de tabaco. El hallazgo más significativo fue el de varios frascos medicinales pertenecientes a una farmacia decimonónica hasta entonces desconocida.
(2026-02-27). Inder anuncia sustituciones en la nómina: Armando Dueñas y Christian Rodríguez se suman al equipo Cuba. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana que participará en el VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol sufrió dos bajas sensibles en su cuerpo de lanzadores, lo que obligó a la dirección del equipo a realizar ajustes de última hora en la nómina oficial. Daviel Hurtado, por lesión, y Naykel Cruz, debido a la denegación de su seguro, no podrán vestir la camiseta nacional en el torneo.
(2026-02-27). US Warned Ukraine about Terrorist Attacks in the Black Sea. globalresearch.ca It was revealed that the US formally condemned, albeit discreetly, a terrorist action committed by the Ukrainian regime.
(2026-02-27). Consejo de Defensa Nacional evalúa en San José de Las Lajas la preparación combativa del territorio. cubadebate.cu En el marco del cuarto Día Nacional de la Defensa correspondiente al mes de febrero, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional y primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido, inspeccionó las actividades defensivas desarrolladas en la Zona de Defensa Norte de San José de Las Lajas.
(2026-02-27). ONU condena las medidas de EEUU contra Cuba: "Nada justifica la asfixia de toda una población" cubadebate.cu El alto comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Tàºrk, alzó la voz este viernes contra las medidas impuestas por Estados Unidos que restringen el acceso de Cuba al petróleo, y advirtió sobre las graves consecuencias que estas acciones tienen para la población de la mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-02-27). Desmantelan primer cable submarino transatlántico del mundo que hizo posible Internet a nivel mundial. cubadebate.cu Este cable fue el octavo sistema transoceánico a través del Atlántico, pero el primero en utilizar fibra óptica para transmitir tráfico entre ambos continentes en 1988. Lo cierto es que su capacidad se agotó en los 18 meses siguientes a su lanzamiento, aunque para entonces había servido como ejemplo e inspiración para que surgieran muchos otros cables del estilo.
(2026-02-27). Mohsen Mahdawi: Columbia's Capitulation to Trump Made DHS Abduction Possible. truthout.org Federal agents detained a Columbia University student early Thursday after Department of Homeland Security officers allegedly gained access to a university-owned residence by presenting a fake missing person poster of a 5-year-old. As news broke of the student, Ellie Aghayeva, and her detention, students and community members rallied en masse demanding her release and an end to immigration… |
(2026-02-27). La tragica realtà dei mercenari brasiliani nel conflitto ucraino. strategic-culture.su Il recente omicidio di un mercenario brasiliano ha rivelato al mondo la dura realtà delle pratiche di Kiev. | Segue nostro L'
(2026-02-27). Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.
(2026-02-27). In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit? aljazeera.com Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
(2026-02-27). Smear Campaigns Against Gaza's Doctors. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.
(2026-02-27). Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza. aljazeera.com President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.
(2026-02-27). UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking. aljazeera.com Probe of Royal Air Force bases comes amid concerns trafficked women were brought to UK on board Epstein's private jets.
(2026-02-27). Azov's hiring spree: Controversial Ukrainian brigade competes for recruits. aljazeera.com As the Ukrainian army's conscription crisis grows, individual military units are targeting potential fighters.
(2026-02-27). Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds. aljazeera.com President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.
(2026-02-27). US tax agency broke privacy law 'approximately 42,695 times', judge says. aljazeera.com Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.
(2026-02-27). England keep Pakistan T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating New Zealand. aljazeera.com England seal top spot in Group 2 at T20 World Cup in Super Eights stage with four-wicket win against New Zealand.
(2026-02-27). Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal. aljazeera.com Netflix declined to raise its proposal to match a higher one from Paramount for Warner Bros.
(2026-02-27). Residents describe panic as Pakistan attacks Afghanistan in 'open war'. aljazeera.com Residents of Kabul, Afghanistan are cleaning up broken glass and describing how they tried to run to safety.
(2026-02-27). Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after border patrol release. aljazeera.com Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead days after US Border Patrol agents released him.
(2026-02-27). Inside Israel's airport interrogations. aljazeera.com At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
(2026-02-27). 'Open war': Pakistan says 'patience has run out' as it bombs Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Both sides say Pakistan has bombed targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in an escalation of recent tit-for-tat attacks.
(2026-02-27). What we know about clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated to strikes on Kabul and other cities.
(2026-02-27). 'Index of Repression:' documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK. aljazeera.com The European Legal Support Center says it's verified nearly a thousand cases of "anti-Palestinian repression" in the UK.
(2026-02-27). Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: T20 World Cup Super Eights — teams, net run-rate. aljazeera.com Pakistan must beat already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a handsome margin if they are to progress to T20 World Cup semifinal.
(2026-02-27). 'No longer a threat': How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit. aljazeera.com Canadian officials say India is no longer a 'security threat' after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.
(2026-02-27). Canadian PM Carney heads to India on 'significant' trip to consolidate ties. aljazeera.com Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
(2026-02-27). RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech. aljazeera.com Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.
(2026-02-27). Second US drone laser incident this month prompts Texas airspace closure. aljazeera.com Lawmakers criticise mismanagement after El Paso airspace closure following military's anti-drone laser deployment.
(2026-02-27). Amnesty slams global impunity fueling Israel's illegal West Bank annexation measures. asiapacificreport.nz Amnesty International Amnesty International has condemned Israeli authorities over unleashing a series of unlawful measures deliberately designed to dispossess Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — including East Jerusalem — and to make the annexation of the territory an irreversible reality. These decisions since December 2025 represent an unprecedented escalation — in scale and speed…
(2026-02-27). World BEYOND War Annual Report 2025. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, February 27, 2026 | Here's a colorfully illustrated PDF about what we did in the year 2025 and how we did it:…
(2026-02-27). Iran, U.S. hold fresh talks amid mistrust. ecns.cn Iran and the United States held a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, with both favoring a diplomatic solution even as Washington imposed sweeping new sanctions and bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, fueling fears of a broader regional conflict.
(2026-02-27). CIIE Stories | Early preparations for grand event of CIIE. ecns.cn In the eyes of Johnson, the CIIE is a high-energy stage that fosters openness, innovation, cooperation, and mutual benefit.
(2026-02-27). Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim attends Spring Festival gathering. ecns.cn Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim writes Spring Festival couplets at a Spring Festival gathering held at Wisma Huazong in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-02-27). Chinese equestrian riding high Down Under. ecns.cn Australia may be known more for its kangaroos and koalas than horses, but for Chinese teenager Xie Xinyan there is no better place for equestrian sports.
(2026-02-27). CIIE Stories | A miracle from Sri Lanka. ecns.cn As one of the most important transshipment hubs along the ancient Maritime Silk Road, Sri Lanka once witnessed countless merchant vessels carrying spices, gemstones, and tea back and forth between East and West.
(2026-02-27). CIIE Stories | World openness report: more open, more developed. ecns.cn Over the years, the Report and the expo have grown together, witnessing the ups and downs of global openness while documenting China's unwavering commitment to opening its doors wider.
(2026-02-27). HK to set up key industrial innovation site. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will earmark about HK$220 million ($28.1 million) to establish the first national manufacturing innovation center outside the Chinese mainland.
(2026-02-27). China, U.S. maintain dialogue ahead of trade talks. ecns.cn China is maintaining continuous communication with the United States ahead of the sixth round of trade talks that is expected to convene soon, the Ministry of Commerce said at a news conference on Thursday, underscoring Beijing's efforts to keep bilateral economic ties on a stable footing.
(2026-02-27). Dazzling lanterns light up Guangzhou before Lantern Festival. ecns.cn Dazzling lantern displays illuminate the 2026 Lantern Festival fair on Feb. 26, 2026 at Guangzhou Cultural Park in Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, attracting crowds of residents and tourists.
(2026-02-27). China refutes false remarks made by Japan, other nations at 61st Session of Human Rights Council. ecns.cn China's representative firmly rejected false remarks made by Japan and a small number of other countries concerning China at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2026-02-27). Online roles of teachers stir debate. ecns.cn A growing number of teachers are expanding their presence from the classroom to the smartphone. From subject tutoring to comedy skits set on campus, teacher-vloggers have become a popular, yet increasingly contentious, fixture on China's shortvideo platforms.
(2026-02-27). Catalog of services imports to expand. ecns.cn China's latest move to unveil an updated catalog aimed at expanding services imports will provide broader market space for companies worldwide and help facilitate the efficient allocation of high-quality global services resources, said government officials and company executives on Thursday.
(2026-02-27). German Chancellor Merz poses with business representatives from Germany, China. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Feb. 26, 2026, during his visit to China and poses for a group photo with business representatives from both China and Germany.
(2026-02-27). CIIE Stories | Instant access: goods at your fingertips. ecns.cn At the 7th CIIE, Samsung debuted new products at the expo while Suning.com launched nationwide pre-sales simultaneously—achieving truly zero time lag between exhibition and sales.
(2026-02-27). Chinese father-in-law returns $26,000 bride price at wedding. ecns.cn A father-in-law in central China's Hunan province returned 188,000 yuan (about $26,000) in bride price at his daughter's wedding, drawing widespread attention online.
(2026-02-27). Islamic organization rejects Israeli settlement expansion at emergency meeting. ecns.cn The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday rejected Israel's expansion of settlements during an emergency meeting of its Executive Committee at the level of foreign ministers.
(2026-02-27). China retains top spot as world's largest apple producer and consumer, report says. ecns.cn China remains the world's largest producer and consumer of apples, producing over 51 million metric tons and consuming over 47 million tons each year, according to an industry report cited by media outlets.
(2026-02-27). DJI challenges U.S. over import ban. ecns.cn In its petition, DJI argued that the FCC's decision was procedurally flawed and substantively defective, saying the regulator made the decision without providing any substantive evidence that its products threaten U.S. national security.
(2026-02-27). Consulate warns Chinese citizens against traveling to Japan following Osaka robbery incident. ecns.cn A Chinese national was robbed of a backpack containing 5 million yen (about $33,000) in cash by unidentified assailants in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward on Wednesday, with the suspect still at large, the Consulate-General of China in Osaka announced.
(2026-02-27). Ancient lizard with bone cancer found preserved in amber: study. ecns.cn A team of paleontologists has discovered the first-known evidence of a bone tumor in a vertebrate preserved in amber, in the form of a 99-million-year-old lizard specimen that offers a rare glimpse into the ancient origins of disease.
(2026-02-27). Al-Nassr beats Al Najma 5-0 to top Saudi Pro League. ecns.cn Al-Nassr delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Najma at home, moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
(2026-02-27). German Chancellor Merz visits Siemens Energy during his visit to China. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leads a high-level delegation of nearly 30 representatives from the German business community and meets with executives at Siemens Energy on Feb. 26, 2026 in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-02-27). Domestic demand takes center stage. ecns.cn Surging domestic demand is expected to curb China's coffee exports this year while driving a sharp increase in imports, said traders and analysts.
(2026-02-27). Hong Kong's new budget to propel high-quality growth with innovation, sound financial market. ecns.cn Hong Kong will build on the solid momentum of economic expansion to nurture sci-tech innovation as a new growth impetus, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.
(2026-02-27). China-Germany ties in numbers: A pillar of stability in uncertain world. ecns.cn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-02-27). Chinese scientists develop high-density lithium battery electrolyte. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new lithium battery electrolyte that enables energy densities of up to 700 watt-hours per kilogram at room temperature and stable operation at temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius, according to a study published Thursday in Nature.
(2026-02-27). Merz visit highlights opportunities. ecns.cn On Thursday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz walked into a leading Chinese robotics company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, for a tour and a robotic performance before wrapping up a two-day China visit that was both fruitful and significant.
(2026-02-27). Trump signals caution with Iran strike, but could be left with no choice if talks fail. haaretz.com Trump is hesitating about a strike, wary of a prolonged war, while U.S. generals are warning about limited munitions and logistical constraints ‚ñ The plan for Gaza's future is underway, and Israel and Hamas aren't determining anything ‚ñ The debate on the IDF's values ramps up once again…
(2026-02-27). As talk of another Iran war grows, victims of the last round are still in limbo. haaretz.com With rebuilding delayed and compensation limited, displaced residents fear another round before the last one is repaired…
(2026-02-27). With the help of Magneto: The Israeli company making IDF forces invisible. haaretz.com Spectralx develops camouflage systems for ground and naval forces. Can it persuade the Israeli army to adopt its products for full-scale equipment?
(2026-02-27). As lackeys award Modi a fake medal, PM extends his bid to control the media. haaretz.com Speaker Amir Ohana made up the Medal of the Knesset and hung it around the Indian prime minister's neck ‚ñ The process for selling Channel 13 — and its news division — is looking like the latest corruption case that should be investigated by the police ‚ñ Netanyahu makes clear he's not fussed by the murders in the Arab community ‚ñ If only Israel treated Braverman like Mandelson…
(2026-02-27). Knesset fake medal for Modi: An empty stunt without honor. haaretz.com The 'medal' never existed — Ohana staged it in secret, ignoring opposition and Knesset legal advice — a hollow gesture that mocked both Modi and Israel's parliament. Experts say the Indian leader likely didn't notice — but the stunt exposed the depths of Knesset chaos and political gamesmanship…
(2026-02-27). Israeli dual citizen briefly detained in Turkey for serving in IDF six years ago. haaretz.com Anti-Israeli activists in Turkey have intensified efforts to identify dual citizens who served in the military, while Israeli officials warn social media exposure is driving legal complaints and detentions abroad…
(2026-02-27). was needed to make Arabs What the Israeli army did in 1948, revealed. haaretz.com Thousands of newly discovered documents now make it possible to tell the true story of Israel's expulsion of Palestinians in 1948 — and to begin to grasp its bitter implications, post-October 7…
(2026-02-27). Newly revealed Israeli 1948 files expose 'genocidal' war orders. newarab.com 
Thousands of newly uncovered The documents, published on Thursday by Haaretz, were discovered in 2024 when zoologist Ronit Zilberman found boxes of archival material beside a dumpster in Tel Aviv. | The trove belonged to Rafi Kotzer, an early Golani Brigade fighter, and inc…
(2026-02-27). Inside the Israel crisis: From crown jewel to an institution on the brink. haaretz.com Declining attendance and donations, cuts in exhibition funding, a tarnished reputation and a board chairman, Isaac Molho — Netanyahu's former diplomatic adviser — who has served for 25 years with little oversight. The Israel Museum has become a microcosm of the state's mismanagement…
(2026-02-27). Serbia refuses to cooperate with Israeli authorities on arrest of ex-Netanyahu party adviser. haaretz.com A senior Israeli prosecutor was sent to Serbia to seek the temporary arrest of Israel Einhorn, but a source said: 'The door was slammed in her face.' Israel Police have not officially asked Interpol to issue a red notice against Einhorn…
(2026-02-27). Trump: want to use military force against Iran, but sometimes you have. haaretz.com He later commented that he would not allow Iran to enrich uranium at all, adding that Tehran 'doesn't want to go quite far enough, and it's too bad.' Meanwhile, several countries recommended their citizens not to visit Israel or Iran amid mounting tensions…
(2026-02-27). A Small Change in Egypt's Tax Code, A Big Opportunity for Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk past a campaign poster of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a market in Cairo ahead of the presidential election, December 7, 2023. | © 2023 Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-02-27). UN Experts Rebut Olympics Sex Testing Plan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry speaks at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, June 25, 2025. | © 2025 Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Photo…
(2026-02-27). 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…
(2026-02-27). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-02-27). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-02-27). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-02-27). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-02-27). Uganda Breweries launches flavoured rum, Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon splash. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Party vibes and flavour-forward energy filled the grounds of Uganda Breweries Limited on Thursday evening as the company unveiled its latest innovation, Captain Morgan Muck Pit— Melon Splash, a new flavoured rum positioned for Uganda's evolving nightlife and at-home drinking culture. Speaking at the launch, Wyclef Turinawe, the Innovation Project Manager at UBL, said the new …
(2026-02-27). Historic day as Tororo marks 100th birthday of Kwar Adhola. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 100th birthday celebrations of the cultural leader of the Jopadhola, His Royal Highness the Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor, will climax on Saturday with a grand event at Elgon View Primary School grounds. President Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni is expected to be the chief guest at the centennial …
(2026-02-27). Ugandan artist fuses music, film and HIV advocacy in creative surge. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and Kampala, he represents a generation of artists redefining the boundaries between music, film and civic engagement. Founder of Lot …
(2026-02-27). MABIRIZI: Prison cannot stop my activism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal activist Male Mabirizi Hassan Kiwanuka has said his imprisonment is not going to cow him to stop advocating for a better-run judiciary and country at large. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network at Luzira Prison, where he was remanded following his arrest three weeks ago, Mabirizi said that although he …
(2026-02-27). AGOA extension brings relief, yet policy uncertainty clouds U.S.-Africa trade future. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | The United States earlier this month announced the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the end of 2026, bringing relief to African countries seeking to expand their exports to the global market. But that optimism quickly faded as uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy prompted exporters to hold …
(2026-02-27). Uganda Must Build the Light Before Transitioning: Expert urges against symbolic renewables. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the leading European sustainability experts, Arshad Rab, has stated that Uganda cannot follow the conventional "energy transition" path of developed nations. Rab, the CEO of the European Organization for Sustainable Development, argued that the global narrative of "transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy" does not reflect …
(2026-02-27). From Ally to Adversary: Why Pakistan Struck the Afghan Taliban. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Pakistan was the Afghan Taliban's closest supporter. Islamabad helped the Taliban rise in the early 1990s, seeking "strategic depth" in its rivalry with India. Pakistan welcomed the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with then-Prime Minister Imran Khan describing it as Afghans "breaking the shackles of slavery." However, the alliance soon frayed. Islamabad …
(2026-02-27). Central Banks Under Fire: Fighting Political Pressure Without Losing Credibility. moderndiplomacy.eu Across advanced and emerging economies, central bankers are confronting an increasingly assertive political class. Populist leaders and fiscally strained governments are pressing for lower interest rates, easier financing and, in some cases, greater influence over monetary authorities themselves. The response from central banks has been firm but not without risk. In defending their independence, they …
(2026-02-27). Why Washington Is Wary of Merz's Diplomatic Overture to Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu German Chancellor "Friedrich Merz" paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President "Xi Jinping" in Beijing. This was his first visit to China since taking office. The visit aimed primarily to "reset" relations between Berlin and Beijing and open a new chapter of equitable economic cooperation. This visit came at …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Won't Magically Fix the Debt Problem Facing Major Economies. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence could deliver the productivity surge policymakers have been hoping for since the global financial crisis. But even if it does, economists caution that faster growth will not be enough to solve the mounting debt burdens weighing on advanced economies. Public debt already exceeds 100% of GDP across most rich nations and is projected …
(2026-02-27). App Trends to Implement for Side Hustle Success in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Users expect apps to be easy to use and operate smoothly without odd crashes or bugs. However, to reach success and, of course, revenue, having a functional app is not enough. The app, for one, needs to embrace the latest innovations, and the app type must also be in demand. Let's explore some of the …
(2026-02-27). AI Boom Could Ease Debt Pressures, But Won't Solve Fiscal Crises. moderndiplomacy.eu Economists are cautiously optimistic that advances in artificial intelligence could boost productivity across major economies, potentially helping governments manage soaring debt. Debt levels in most rich nations already exceed 100% of GDP and are projected to rise further due to ageing populations, higher defence spending, climate commitments, and rising interest payments. U.S. policymakers, in particular, …
(2026-02-27). Carney Heads to India in Bid to Recast Canada as a 'Middle Power' Trade Hub. moderndiplomacy.eu Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on his first official visit to India seeking to reset strained relations and advance an ambitious trade agenda designed to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States. The visit marks a significant recalibration in Ottawa's foreign policy. After years of diplomatic friction under Justin Trudeau, Carney is …
(2026-02-27). Why are major malls opening up amid Gaza's rubbles. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Time to boycott the World Cup, the most bloodstained in history. newarab.com 
Abubaker Abed is a Palestinian journalist, writer, and translator from Deir al-Balah Refugee Camp in Gaza, interested in sports and languages. | Follow him on X: Have questions or comments? Email us at: editorial-english@newarab.com…
(2026-02-27). Tunisia court blocks closure of factory blamed for pollution. newarab.com 
A The facility in the city of
(2026-02-27). Algeria archbishop welcomes pope visit as 'dream come true'. newarab.com 
The trip will mark the first time a head of the "This dream of a pope visiting Algeria… has come true!" Jean-Paul Vesc…
(2026-02-27). Lebanon's IMEC bid sparks fears of indirect Israel normalisation. newarab.com 
President Joseph Aoun
(2026-02-27). Morocco's Socialist Union embraces Polisario members. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Jordan's Islamic Action Front rejects order to change party name. newarab.com 
Jordan's In a statement on Thursday, the IEC said the party violates Article 5 of the Political Parties Law by using a name that implies a Secretary-General Wael al-Saqqa rejected the allegation, saying the party's membership is open…
(2026-02-27). Iraqi parliament to review maritime maps after Kuwait protests. newarab.com 
Iraq's parliament will convene next week to review the government's recent On Saturday, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced that it had submitted updated baseline coordinates and maritime boundaries in accordance with the 1982 United…
(2026-02-27). Pro-Palestine Green candidate Hannah Spencer wins UK by-election. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian Hannah Spencer's by-election win in Gorton and Denton — the Greens' first ever parliamentary by-election triumph — reflects growing appetite for insurgent, left-wing alternatives and underlines the party's expanding appeal among younger voters and the constituency's sizeable Muslim population. | Hannah Spencer, a…
(2026-02-27). Israel massacred far more Palestinians than anyone could imagine. newarab.com 
The Lancet has The categories of violent deaths and non-violent de…
(2026-02-27). Crackdown on Morocco's Gen Z protest reaches disapora. newarab.com 
Despite the suppression of On 12 February, Zineb Kharroubi, a 28-year-old activist based in France who became a recognisable figure within the movement, was taken into custody upon landing at Marrakech airport.
(2026-02-27). Exclusive: Lebanon seeks $9bn for army ahead of Paris summit. newarab.com 
The Cairo meeting, held on Tuesday, was the sole official preparatory session for the 5 March Paris conference aimed at reinforcing Lebanon's Armed Forces (LAF) and Internal Security Forces (ISF).
(2026-02-27). Egypt man held after driving jeep with Israeli flag into crowd. newarab.com 
(2026-02-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-02-27). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-27). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-02-27). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-02-27). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-02-27). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-02-27). Gen Z doesn't have the same hang-ups about Iran as older Americans. responsiblestatecraft.org As tensions build in the Middle East and the U.S. and Iran
(2026-02-27). Fact Check: Is the "China Nuclear Threat" Real or Political Theater? thinktank.pk This article claims that recent U.S. statements alleging a Chinese nuclear threat — including accusations of a purported nuclear test in 2020 — are politically motivated and not based on solid evidence. The editorial frames Washington's rhetoric as a distraction, a "show," and an attempt to justify U.S. policy shifts (such as potentially resuming nuclear …
(2026-02-27). Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship. whyy.org Former President "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong," the former Democratic president said in an opening statement he shared on social media at the outset of the deposition. | The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, marks the first time a former president has been co…
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 gets rooted down this weekend. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was thinking about America's 250th birthday when it devised the theme of the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Many of the show's designers gave a personal interpretation, rather than a national idea of American roots. | "I think a good theme functions both at tha…
(2026-02-27). 'We are culture': How immigrant communities in Philadelphia are cultivating identity and creativity through dance. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Growing up, Sharis Luna-Cruz wasn't always connected with the cultural traditions of Mexico, her parents' home country. | The 16-year-old said her Spanish "wasn't great," and she identified as American more than anything else, because she was born in Pennsylvania. | But that changed at age 14, when Luna-Cruz started taking classes with
(2026-02-27). Studio 2 Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians. whyy.org Studio 2 invites you to a special Tavern Revolution event—an evening of history, conversation, and community.
(2026-02-27). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-02-27). How American children became picky eaters. whyy.org American children in the 19th century relished bold flavors—spicy sauces, sharp vinegars, and hearty, robust dishes. They gobbled up organ meats and happily ate beets, cabbage, and rutabagas. They even drank coffee. | Fast forward to today: Why has kids' food become so bland? And why are so many young people so fussy about what's on their plates? | Historian She argues that processed foods, targeted advertising, constant snacking, and misguided beliefs about children's appetites have narr…
(2026-02-27). Australia: Police confiscate anti-genocide placard at Ramadan festival in Lakemba. wsws.org The police theft of a placard featuring the face of Israeli war criminal Netanyahu and the caption "wanted" was a provocation that would have been approved at high levels of the NSW government and police command.
(2026-02-27). Drop Site investigation reveals Israeli surveillance and security system installed at Epstein-controlled Manhattan apartment building. wsws.org Drop Site News reports that newly disclosed documents show the Israeli government installed a security system at a Manhattan apartment building controlled by Jeffrey Epstein — a property that court filings, sworn depositions and police reports identify as housing underage girls and alleged co-conspirators in his sex trafficking operation.
(2026-02-27). SAG-AFTRA negotiations begin: What are the issues facing actors and other industry workers? wsws.org The conditions today are even more tense and fraught than those that led to a 118-day strike in 2023.
(2026-02-27). Mamdani deepens collaboration with Trump in second White House meeting. wsws.org Mamdani met with the president in the Oval Office supposedly to propose a housing plan less than two days after Trump's fascistic State of the Union address.
(2026-02-27). NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital nurses seething after end to 6-week strike. wsws.org They face not only a new contract that fails to satisfy their demands, but also a new round of attacks and harassment from management, according to nurses who spoke to the World Socialist Web Site.
(2026-02-27). From wellness grifter to surgeon general: Trump nominates anti-science quack Casey Means. wsws.org The Senate committee hearing laid bare the anti-science agenda driving the Trump-Kennedy assault on public health, while Democrats offered only performative opposition.
(2026-02-27). Australian government plans "tough" austerity budget. wsws.org Albanese's ministers are seeking to satisfy a drumbeat of demands by the corporate ruling class for much sharper cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). Lorain County Jobs and Family Service workers entering second week of strike. wsws.org The 140 social service workers, members of the UAW, walked out February 18 for better wages and benefits as Democrats and Republicans make massive cuts to social spending.
(2026-02-27). Cuba repels armed provocation as US tries to starve island into submission. wsws.org An armed "terrorist infiltration" by a US‚Äëflagged speedboat exposes the increasingly reckless character of Washington's regime‚Äëchange campaign.
(2026-02-27). UCLA, Los Angeles schools chief targeted by Trump administration. wsws.org Together, they constitute an extraordinary and coordinated intervention by Trump, aimed at intimidating opposition and reasserting state authority amid a rapidly intensifying class struggle.