palestinechronicle.com (2026-02-08). War Failed, Losses Mount – Israeli General Says after Two Years of Genocide
The retired general added that Israel had not succeeded in defeating Hamas, arguing that the campaign imposed heavy casualties while failing to produce a decisive outcome. | "Over the past two years, we have borne severe losses," Brik stated, referring to both battlefield casualties and long-term physical and psychological injuries among soldiers and civilians.
aljazeera.com (2026-02-08). Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the United States to respect his country as the two nations look ahead to another round of nuclear negotiations next week following mediated discussions in Oman. | | "Our reasoning on the nuclear issue is based on rights stipulated in the Non-Proliferation Treaty," he wrote in a post on X on Sunday. "The Iranian nation has always responded to respect with respect, but cannot withstand the language of force".
(2026-02-08). The toxic legacy of genocide. electronicintifada.net Israel's assault on Gaza unleashes long-term environmental nightmare.
(2026-02-08). Why I quit Dell over Gaza. electronicintifada.net I could no longer sell my labor to a company enabling genocide.
(2026-02-08). Bystander Footage in Minneapolis and Bearing Witness in Gaza. counterpunch.org When ICE murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis cellphone footage went viral and the visual documentation outraged the public, just as Palestinian journalists on the ground in Gaza bore witness to Israel's genocide and global publics were horrified. On Saturday morning January 24, in Minneapolis, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "agents" […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-02-08). Proxy militias: Israel's hidden war inside Gaza. thecanary.co 
Since 7 October 2023, reports indicate a dangerous shift in Israel's tactics in Gaza. Rather than relying solely on direct military force, Israel has increasingly used local collaborating militias. These groups operate covertly within Palestinian society. Their roles include intelligence gathering, luring resistance members, and carrying out targeted assassinations under direct Israeli intelligence supervision. The […] | By
(2026-02-08). Friday 2/6: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp26…
(2026-02-08). Why is Israel preventing foreign journalists from entering Gaza? thecanary.co 
Since the start of the war on Gaza in October 2023, Israel has enforced an unprecedented media blockade. Foreign journalists and international media outlets have been barred from entering the Strip. This policy has become one of the longest media blackouts in a modern conflict. It raises urgent questions about Israel's motives and objectives. Gaza […] | By
(2026-02-08). Israel imposes control over more than half of Gaza; one million Palestinians trapped in displacement. thecanary.co 
At a moment when the ceasefire was meant to open a path back to normal life in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces continue to impose military control over more than half of the territory. This policy has emptied the declared truce of substance, kept civilians under constant threat, and prevented hundreds of thousands of […] | By
(2026-02-08). Video: Israel booed on stage at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Massive protests recently erupted in Milan against the ongoing 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics over its possible impact on Italy's economy and environment, and Israel's participation in the sports event. Videos flooding social media captured the Israeli Olympic team getting booed on stage during the event's opening ceremony due to the country's war in Gaza, which left over 72,000 Palestinians dead and more than 171,000 injured since October 7, 2023. Several internet users criticized the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for inviting Israel but not Russia, calling it "hypocritical." According to Eurone…
(2026-02-08). Silwan: the Palestinian neighbourhood that's a microcosm of Israel's ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co 
Jawad Siam is an activist and a resident of Silwan, a Palestinian neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem next to the old city. As we sit drinking coffee, he points to a plot of land adjacent to his home. No justice within the Israeli 'legal' system He tells the Canary: Settlers took this in June 2017. […] | By
(2026-02-08). Cuban government denounces U.S. belligerent doctrine. radiohc.cu 
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Saturday that the United States' failure to renew the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is clear evidence of its current belligerent doctrine, which prioritizes the arms race and the use of force over international peace and security. | In a message on social media, the Foreign Minister stated that this attitude from Washington moves the world further away from disarmament and increases the risks for all of humanity. | "It is urgent to respect the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which guarantees the total elimination of nuclear we…
aa.com.tr (2026-02-08). Illegal Israeli settlers assault elderly blind Palestinian in occupied West Bank
Illegal Israeli settlers assaulted an elderly blind Palestinian on Sunday, beating him with sticks in the area of Bani Naim, east of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank, local sources said.
Hussein al-Khudur, 81, was attacked by a group of illegal settlers while on his land in the Bani Naim wilderness area, sources told Anadolu. He was later taken to a hospital in a private vehicle.
nation.com.pk (2026-02-08). A New World Order?Let us state it plainly. If the reports are true, the United States did not defeat Venezuela in war. It did not sanction it into submission, nor did it wait for elections. It removed the sitting head of state of a UN member country. This is neither regime change nor intervention. Under international law, it is kidnapping. Once that line is crossed, the entire post-World War II order begins to crack.
(2026-02-08). If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qatari Al Jazeera TV a day after Tehran and Washington pledged to continue indirect nuclear talks following what both sides described as positive discussions on Friday in Oman.
(2026-02-08). Iran FM looks to more nuclear talks, but warns US. al-monitor.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran's red lines and warning against any American attack.According to excerpts published on his official Telegram channel during an interview with the Al Jazeera network, Araghchi said that Iran's missile programme was "never negotiable" in Friday's talks in Oman.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to raise the ballistic missiles programme in a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington next week.
(2026-02-08). Major win for Iran: America goes soft, dumps zero enrichment as Khorramshahr-4 locks US bases. hindustantimes.com Iran is portraying the Muscat nuclear talks with the United States as a major diplomatic win, claiming negotiations are unfolding entirely on Tehran's preferred terms. According to Reuters, Iranian officials believe President Donald Trump has already accepted Iran's key red line: uranium enrichment will not be eliminated under any future deal. Tehran says Washington has so far avoided placing Iran's missile program or regional proxy networks on the formal agenda, signaling the talks remain focused strictly on nuclear limits. The negotiations were also moved from Istanbul to Oman at Iran's insistence — anoth…
(2026-02-08). Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the U.S. to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday.American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, aimed at reviving diplomacy amid a U.S. naval buildup near Iran and Tehran's vows of a harsh response if attacked. "Zero enrichment can never be accepted by us. Hence, we need to focus on discussions that accept enrichment inside Iran while building trust that enrichment is and will stay for peaceful purposes," Araqchi said.
(2026-02-08). After Iran deploys Khorramshahr-4, Araghchi sends clear message to Washington over US bases in Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on February 7 that no new date has yet been set for the next round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington. Speaking in an interview with Qatar's Al Jazeera TV, Araghchi confirmed the latest discussions were held in Oman just a day earlier, marking another key step in the high-stakes diplomatic track. While no timeline has been finalized, he noted that both Iran and the United States believe the next round of negotiations should take place soon. The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, growing military posturing, and renewed international focus on Iran's…
(2026-02-08). Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talk in the midst of a joint news conference in the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020. — ReutersWednesday's meeting to be 7th between two leaders since Jan last year.Meeting was moved up from…
(2026-02-08). Podcast for 'IranTalks' interview from 5 February on then pending Iran-US negotiations. gilbertdoctorow.com I consider it an honor to have been invited to discuss such a sensitive and very timely issue with this Iranian broadcaster over the course of 41 minutes. Though the viewer numbers are still modest, there was apparently some impact in the region because a day ago I suddenly had 126 Israelis inspecting my Word …
(2026-02-08). Iran Facing Its Most Severe Set Of Challenges OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Yossi Mekelberg | Iran and the US are on the brink of a direct confrontation, and considering the American military buildup in the Gulf and the wider region, this could result in a much broader round of hostilities, ending in a regional escalation and possibly regime change. It may make the US military intervention in Iran last June in support of Israel appear a mere prelude to something much bigger. Back then, the US carried out short and precise airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites. The message to Tehran appears uncompromising: Accept Washington's negotiation conditions or face severe military consequ…
(2026-02-08). Iran defies US threats to insist on right to enrich uranium. al-monitor.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington, insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States.Washington first threatened to intervene over Tehran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters, with authorities on Sunday arresting three prominent reformists accused of anti-government rhetoric.
(2026-02-08). Iran Nobel winner given new prison sentence, ends hunger strike: supporters. al-monitor.com Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi is in "deteriorating health" after ending a nearly week-long hunger strike, her supporters said Sunday, as authorities handed the campaigner a fresh prison sentence.Mohammadi, who won the peace prize in 2023, has spent the last two months in prison after speaking out against the government at a funeral ceremony in December.
(2026-02-08). Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned repeatedly in her three-decade campaign for women's rights, was sentenced to a new prison term of 7-1/2 years, a group supporting her said on Sunday. Mohammadi, 53, was on a week-long hunger strike that ended on Sunday, the Narges Foundation said in a statement. It said Mohammadi told her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, in a phone call on Sunday from prison that she had received her sentence on Saturday.
(2026-02-08). Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal. al-monitor.com By Nora BuliOSLO, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Norway's foreign ministry on Sunday said a prominent ambassador, Mona Juul, would step down due to a "serious failure of judgement" over ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, part of a growing scandal in the Nordic country and across Europe.The ministry earlier this week suspended Juul from her position as ambassador to Jordan and Iraq pending an internal inquiry of links to Epstein found in a massive set of files released by the United States government.
(2026-02-08). BBC called out for its recent Mandelson / Palantir softball session. thecanary.co 
The recent Epstein Files revealed a lot of disturbing new information. This included fresh revelations about the close relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Palantir boss Peter Thiel. Combined with other factors, this has got many people questioning why our current Labour government has given Palantir so many contracts. It's especially alarming, because Plantir is deeply […] | By
(2026-02-08). McSweeney has gone so how long can Keir Starmer really hang on for? thecanary.co 
This isn't about gotcha politics, and it's not about partisan sniping. This is about how Keir Starmer's decisions reveal a deeper rot and a willingness to protect establishment insiders at the expense of core progressive values like justice and solidarity for the survivors of sexual abuse. This isn't just a scandal The Mandelson-Epstein scandal isn't […] | By
(2026-02-08). Expert shares his thoughts on Epstein case: 'Everyone is implicated'. eng.belta.by The Epstein case has become a convenient pretext for domestic political struggle in the United States, Doctor of Historical Sciences Nikolai Platoshkin said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-02-08). Newly released files keep suggesting Epstein isn't dead. thecanary.co 
The absolute last conspiracy theory you want to be entertaining is 'X person is actually still alive'; if nothing else, because it's such a cliche. We're at a point, however, where we need to acknowledge what's coming out of the Epstein Files, because god damn: Why would the Trump administration draft a press release saying […] | By
(2026-02-08). Mandelson Epstein scandal: demands grow for ex-envoy to repay US$75,000 severance. scmp.com The former British ambassador to the United States and former government minister Peter Mandelson is facing demands to hand back the payoff he received after being sacked as US envoy. | The senior Labour Party figure was sacked over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but anger in Westminster has intensified after the latest release of documents which indicated he leaked information to his friend while he was a government minister.
(2026-02-08). The End of Morgan McSweeney: Peter Oborne on Keir Starmer's Departing Chief of Staff. bylinetimes.com 
Keir Starmer's Chief-of-Staff Morgan McSweeney resigned on Sunday afternoon following the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal. | McSweeney, who was a close ally of Mandelson, had pushed for his appointment as ambassador to the US, despite his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. | As he prepares to leave Downing Street, we re-publish all of Peter Oborne's reporting on McSweeney, who Oborne identified early on as "the most powerful individual in Britain." | Long before anyone else, Oborne traced how a backroom strategist had succeeded in seizing the levers of power, while pursuing a factional war again…
(2026-02-08). State-mandated anti-corruption measures only serve to do the opposite. thecanary.co 
Anti-corruption is widely treated as an unambiguous public good. Investigations, prosecutions, commissions, and transparency initiatives are assumed to weaken entrenched power by exposing wrongdoing. Yet in practice, anti-corruption often functions in the opposite direction. Rather than dismantling corrupt systems, it fragments and neutralises public scrutiny. Corruption is continuously exposed in pieces but never confronted as […] | By
(2026-02-08). Fiesta pedófila de Epstein abusó de niñas de 10 y 11 años, según denuncia. cubadebate.cu l evento se celebró "en un área privada, aislada", donde "había ancianos y niñas pequeñas", una de las cuales "ni siquiera tenía pechos", probablemente de "tan solo 10 u 11 años", así como "niños pequeños a los que ellos vestían como niñas".
(2026-02-08). Fiesta pedófila de Epstein abusó de niñas de 10 y 11 años, según denuncia. cubadebate.cu l evento se celebró "en un área privada, aislada", donde "había ancianos y niñas pequeñas", una de las cuales "ni siquiera tenía pechos", probablemente de "tan solo 10 u 11 años", así como "niños pequeños a los que ellos vestían como niñas".
(2026-02-08). Venezuelan Political Prisoners Freed Amidst Amnesty Discussions. devdiscourse.com Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been freed from jail, marking the latest release under the Caracas government's initiative pressured by the U.S. to liberate political prisoners. Guanipa, a known ally of Maria Corina Machado, was freed after his arrest in 2025 for allegedly leading a terrorist plot.
(2026-02-08). Lessons From Honduras: Trump's Regional Strategy In Latin America Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Vivek Mishra and Prakreeti Chaudhary | The winds of change are sweeping across the Latin American continent, gushing in from the north. The Trump Presidency is moving fast to redefine its foreign policy in the southern continent and establish dominance in the Western Hemisphere, a 19th-century notion long thought consigned to history. | Several broad patterns stand out: the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has heightened the possibility of military action against other leaders; continued kinetic operations against drug flows; unabashed expression of interest in the region's oil, minerals, and ot…
(2026-02-08). Venezuelan Political Prisoner Release Continues. devdiscourse.com Venezuelan politician Perkins Rocha has been freed in a significant political prisoner release, as confirmed by his wife on Sunday. This development is part of an ongoing series of high-profile liberations, supported by the government and commended by the United States, as families continue to wait for more releases.
(2026-02-08). Venezuela a un mes sin Maduro: Inyección económica por encima de reformas estructurales. strategic-culture.su El economista Manuel Sutherland detalla que después del 3 de enero lo que se observa es una apuesta fuerte por cambios rápidos y superficiales. Por su parte, Aldo Contreras afirma que, aunque los anuncios en materia económica han sido relevantes en las últimas semanas, los efectos reales sobre la economía se verán principalmente en el mediano y largo plazo. Para el politólogo Julio Urribarrí, el actual momento político que atraviesa Venezuela representa un punto de inflexión decisivo.
(2026-02-08). Venezuela a un mes sin Maduro: Inyección económica por encima de reformas estructurales. strategic-culture.su El economista Manuel Sutherland detalla que después del 3 de enero lo que se observa es una apuesta fuerte por cambios rápidos y superficiales. Por su parte, Aldo Contreras afirma que, aunque los anuncios en materia económica han sido relevantes en las últimas semanas, los efectos reales sobre la economía se verán principalmente en el mediano y largo plazo. Para el politólogo Julio Urribarrí, el actual momento político que atraviesa Venezuela representa un punto de inflexión decisivo.
(2026-02-08). Rusia reafirma apoyo estratégico a Cuba frente a escasez energética. radiohc.cu El embajador de Rusia en La Habana, Víktor Koronelli afirmó que en medio del escenario regional marcado por las crecientes tensiones y la reciente agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, las relaciones entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba continúan desarrollándose de manera dinámica y fructífera. | En una entrevista concedida a la agencia RIA Novosti, el diplomático ruso subrayó el estado positivo de los vínculos bilaterales, y señaló: Se mantiene un fructífero diálogo político, se desarrolla la cooperación comercial y económica, y se amplía la cooperación cultural y educativa". | Koron…
(2026-02-08). Venezuela's Acting President Calls for Breaking Oil Dependency With Communal Economy. orinocotribune.com During a community outreach activity in the Almirante Lino de Clemente commune, Miranda state, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez emphasized the strategic need to break with the oil rentier economic model and highlighted the importance of strengthening of the Venezuelan participatory and protagonistic socialist model in this regard. | During the activity, held on Saturday, february 7, Rodríguez highlighted that oil revenue will be reserved exclusively for social welfare and the improvement of public services, while production must originate from the territory in the communes. | "The economic development…
(2026-02-08). Rusia reafirma apoyo estratégico a Cuba frente a escasez energética. radiohc.cu El embajador de Rusia en La Habana, Víktor Koronelli afirmó que en medio del escenario regional marcado por las crecientes tensiones y la reciente agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, las relaciones entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba continúan desarrollándose de manera dinámica y fructífera. | En una entrevista concedida a la agencia RIA Novosti, el diplomático ruso subrayó el estado positivo de los vínculos bilaterales, y señaló: Se mantiene un fructífero diálogo político, se desarrolla la cooperación comercial y económica, y se amplía la cooperación cultural y educativa". | Koron…
(2026-02-08). Saudi Arabia orders 20 high-speed trains from Talgo. al-monitor.com MADRID, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain's Talgo SA, the company and Spain's transport minister said on Sunday.In a statement, Talgo said the deal adds 1.33 billion euros ($1.57 billion) to its order backlog, bringing it to a total of nearly 6 billion euros, a record. The contract also covers maintenance for the trains.
(2026-02-08). Playing without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr defeats Al-Riyadh. ummid.com On the ground without its captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi FC Al-Nassr Monday February 02, 2026 defeated Al-Riyadh in a tight match played at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
(2026-02-08). Demonstrators in Berlin call for fall of Islamic republic. al-monitor.com Several thousand demonstrators rallied in Berlin on Saturday calling for an end to Iran's clerical-led government and its bloody repression of protests.Police said 10,000 people had attended one protest at the city's Brandenburg Gate organised by the MEK, an exiled opposition group considered "terrorist" by Tehran.Another demonstration, this one organised by supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of the last shah of Iran, attracted 1,600 people, said police. They marched along a major avenue, carrying shah-era Iranian flags as well as US, German and Israeli ones.
(2026-02-08). The World Economic Forum on a Course of Self-Destruction. globalresearch.ca Word has it that the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos event went down as the worst ever in WEF's history.
(2026-02-08). Novak Djokovic loses Australian Open 2026 but wins hearts. ummid.com Serbian great, Novak Djokovic, Sunday February 01, 2026 lost the Australian Open 2026 Championship to Carlos Alcaraz but not before winning the hearts of the tennis fans present at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-08). Whistleblower says intel chief Gabbard hid Trump circle's call with foreign intelligence. thecanary.co 
A whistleblower's allegations against Trump's Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard have finally been revealed. After a Washington process hid the details for a week following an unnamed whistleblower said he would publish them if they continued to be hidden, the allegations have finally been made public — and they are dynamite. In spring 2025, […] | By
(2026-02-08). Overshoot: The world is hitting point of no return on climate. grist.org 
The world is poised to overshoot the goal of limiting average global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, as for the first time, a three-year period, ending in 2025, has breached the threshold. And climate scientists are predicting devastating consequences, just as the world's governments appear to have lost their appetite for tackling the emissions that are causing the warming. | The 1.5-degree target was set at the Paris climate conference a decade ago, at the insistence of more vulnerable nations, to forestall severe weather impacts and potential runaway warming that could lead to exceeding irreversible planetar…
(2026-02-08). Trump under fire after posting video depicting Obama and his wife as monkeys. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to say sorry for posting a controversial video on his social media site called Truth Social. In it, Obama and his wife Michelle were quickly shown as monkeys. Politicians and civil rights activists spoke out strongly against…
(2026-02-08). 114 Nobel Laureates Back Iran Uprising, Reject 'Monarchical Or Religious' Dictatorships OpEd. eurasiareview.com In a major intervention signaling the deepening international isolation of the Iranian regime, a group of 114 Nobel Prize laureates has The statement comes…
(2026-02-08). Pakistan Ranked The World's No. 2 In Terror-Related Incidents Analysis. eurasiareview.com Casualties are mounting as terror groups improve in sophistication and garner support upholding local grievances. | Pakistan was ranked second in the world in terms of terror-related incidents in 2025, according to a study done during the period January to September 2025. | Conducted by the Centre for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR) in Lahore, the study states that since 2021, there has been a steady rise in both the frequency and lethality of terrorist strikes in the country. | In 2021, terrorist incidents increased to 275. By 2022, they had sharply risen, with 643 incidents causing 298 deaths…
(2026-02-08). Watch: AAP leader Oberoi shot dead in broad day light. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead Friday February 06, 2026 by a masked man in Jalandhar.
(2026-02-08). Kincora: British intelligence-run sex abuse brothel? strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Half a century after the public learned that boys at a Belfast group home were…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/8: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UZiKWMf……
(2026-02-08). Saudis to invest Billions in Renewable Power in Türkiye, incl. 2 Gigs of New Solar. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Saudi-owned daily
(2026-02-08). Algeria begins to cancel air services agreement with UAE. al-monitor.com Feb 7 (Reuters) – Algeria has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013, state media said on Saturday.It gave no immediate reason for the move, but Algerian media outlets have strongly criticised the UAE in recent months, accusing it of attempting to sow regional discord.
(2026-02-08). Governing Through Law: The Taliban's Architecture Of Coercive Statecraft OpEd. eurasiareview.com Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has been rigorously introducing laws and reforms to consolidate its control over the state. On 7th January 2026, the Taliban quietly introduced and enforced a new
(2026-02-08). New Yemeni Government Signals Shift Toward Balance, Inclusion And Technocratic Governance Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Tarek Ali Ahmad | Yemen's newly formed government has drawn positive attention for granting key sovereign and revenue-generating ministries to figures from the country's southern governorates, a move widely seen as an attempt to reflect political realities on the ground and address long-standing regional grievances. | Under the new cabinet lineup announced by Prime Minister Dr. Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani, several strategic portfolios — including finance, oil and minerals, transport, public works, electricity, and planning — have gone to ministers originating from southern and eastern regions, rein…
(2026-02-08). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid Nabawi Madinah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: Zuck-Off for Pretti ICE Out for Good! A Public Performance Art Show. indybay.org SFGH | Between Building 25 and Building 5 | 1001 Potrero Avenue | San Francisco, California…
(2026-02-08). Engagements continue to resolve public scholar transport payment matters. sanews.gov.za Engagements continue to resolve public scholar transport payment matters | The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is calling for calm among all stakeholders as engagements with Public Scholar Transport Service Providers continue and processes to fulfil outstanding payments continue. ⚪ The department says it remains actively engaged with service providers in good faith to find an amicable and sustainable resolution to the matter. ⚪ "We reiterate our appeal for the uninterrupted provision of scholar transport services in the best interests of learners who depend on the programme for safe and consistent access…
(2026-02-08). Al-Nassr defeats Al-Ittihad as Ronaldo's protest continues. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC Friday February 06, 2026 defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0 in a tight clash but the Saudi Pro League match is in news more because of the absence of its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo.
(2026-02-08). Lammy has thrown Starmer under the Mandelson bus. thecanary.co 
Things are looking worse and worse for Keir Starmer. This is especially bad, because things were already about as terrible as it's possible to get for a sitting PM. Lammy told Starmer In the latest instance of the badness intensifying, the deputy PM David Lammy has apparently said he told Starmer not to appoint Mandelson. […] | By
(2026-02-08). Gen Muhoozi Declares 2026 Elections the Most Peaceful Since 1996. plusnews.ug 
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate the launch of the war by …
(2026-02-08). Minnesota Students Arrested After Locking Down to Morrill Hall, Demanding Sanctuary Campus. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-02-08). Here's Why Californians Should Sue For Reparations For DEI OpEd. eurasiareview.com Last week, the federal Department of Justice, led by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon, As students and parents should know, race-based admissions violate California law. | Back in 1978, U…
(2026-02-08). US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Launches Reorganization. eurasiareview.com The US nuclear regulator is aiming to implement a reorganisation which it says will streamline decision-making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of nuclear technology by the end of September. | The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment, and regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials in the USA. It is headed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed…
(2026-02-08). Saturday 2/7: Free virtual screening of the (recorded) play "The Return" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jG5f……
(2026-02-08). Minister fails to convince when asked if he's done a Mandelson. thecanary.co 
This week, Labour politicians found themselves tasked with defending the Peter Mandelson Affair. As we've been pointing out for some time, Keir Starmer knew Mandelson was a wrong 'un when he made him the ambassador to the US, but journalists turned a blind eye. Now, the famously slow British media have woken up, and questions […] | By
(2026-02-08). The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners Condemns the Arrest of Mohammed Khatib by Greek Authorities. samidoun.net 
The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners condemned the arrest of Palestinian activist Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of the Samidoun Network in Europe, by Greek authorities. Khatib was arrested upon entering Greece to participate in a seminar dedicated to discussing the conditions of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. The Initiative considered this arrest to be an arbitrary …
(2026-02-08). Friday 2/6: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm RAIN or Shine new location in Zayante. indybay.org NEW LOCATION in Zayante (9210 East Zayante Rd.*@ Little library next door to Zayante Creek Market & Deli *) #Zayante Limited parking…
(2026-02-08). The man pulling Starmer's strings has resigned in disgrace. thecanary.co 
Morgan McSweeney — the long-term enemy of the Canary — has resigned from government in disgrace. And to quote Canary head of content Maryam Jameela who just messaged me in Signal: bye bye dickhead The man behind The Fraud Morgan McSweeney — off As journalist Paul Holden covered in The Fraud, the Labour Together schemer Morgan McSweeney […] | By
(2026-02-08). California can meet its clean energy goals with the Port of Humboldt Marine Terminal. indybay.org The Port of Humboldt continues to plan to transform the port for offshore wind power by 2036 bolstered by the Trump administration loosing 5 offshore wind stoppage cases on the East Coast. Offshore wind energy is clean and means energy security.
(2026-02-08). Disaster management on high alert in KZN. sanews.gov.za Disaster management on high alert in KZN | KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert today following weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). | "The province faces a dual threat, with a Level 5 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western and southern regions and a Level 2 Warning for the remainder of the province," the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said in a statement. | The SAWS issued an Orange Level 5 warning for the province with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers expected over most parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 08 Februar…
(2026-02-08). Solidarity with Unions! Protest at Palantir Ahead of Super Bowl. indybay.org Kristi Noem announced last fall that ICE would be coming in force to the San Francisco Bay city of Santa Clara to do their dirty work during Super Bowl Week. Although authorities later tried to back away from this statement, Bay Area activists prepared with protests ahead of the big game. This Palantir action was on February 5th; DHS presence was confirmed to be in nearby Mountain View, CA the next day.
(2026-02-08). Antonio Jose Seguro Poised for Historic Victory in Portuguese Election. devdiscourse.com Antonio Jose Seguro, a moderate socialist candidate, is on track for a commanding victory in Portugal's presidential runoff election this Sunday. Television exit polls indicate Seguro holds a significant lead, polling between 67% and 73% against his far-right opponent, Andre Ventura.
(2026-02-08). SAPS warns public of vacancy scam. sanews.gov.za SAPS warns public of vacancy scam | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is urging the public not to fall victim to a jobs scam that is circulating on social media. ⚪ The scam is purported to be related to SAPS vacancies in Jeffreys Bay. ⚪ The fake message is mostly circulated via WhatsApp, and it contains the false name of a captain purporting to be working for the SAPS in Jeffreys Bay, who must be contacted for queries about vacancies. ⚪ "The South African Police Service wishes to alert the public that this is a scam, and that all available vacancies are advertised through proper and c…
(2026-02-08). The Media is Whitewashing Trump's Board of Peace. dissidentvoice.org Imagine telling someone who has experienced the most apocalyptic conditions known to man to give their perpetrators a "chance." That's exactly what it felt like when I opened my phone the other day and saw headlines from The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal talking about Trump's sham "Board of Peace," which is supposed to …
(2026-02-08). Hong Kong's budget should move the city towards 'inspirational' development. scmp.com At this time of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po's top priority is finalising the Hong Kong government's budget for 2026-27, balancing requests for incentives and welfare against calls for a return to fiscal prudence. | For decades, budget speeches have followed a familiar structure: a review of past performance, near- and medium-term forecasts, support measures for industries and social services, a report on the government's fiscal position and financial estimates for the coming year….
(2026-02-08). Nicaragua Halts Visa-Free Entry for Cubans Amid U.S. Pressure. devdiscourse.com Nicaragua has officially ended its visa-free entry policy for Cuban citizens, effective as of Sunday, altering a route many have used on their journey to the United States.
(2026-02-08). The EU Is Trying To Steal Hungary's Elections OpEd. eurasiareview.com An NGO bankrolled 47 percent by the German federal government and 26 percent by the EU is now suing X for "access" to Hungary's election data. They dress it up as transparency. It's nothing of the sort. This is institutionalized surveillance masquerading as democracy promotion — the same Brussels—Berlin complex that lectures nations about sovereignty while quietly trying to override it. | When a foreign-funded NGO like Democracy Reporting International demands privileged access to a sovereign country's electoral discourse, that's not oversight — it's power projection. Hungary's elections belo…
(2026-02-08). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully Detained Women Journalists Face Sexual Violence amidst On-going Crackdown on Civil Society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during her arrest on 6 December 2024. Umudova's letter published in December 2025 echoes the earlier case of a (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). Virginia Congressional Map Would Give Dems 10-1 Midterms Advantage. newsone.com 
Source: simon's photo / Getty | While the Virginia redistricting effort is currently in the midst of a legal battle, that didn't stop Virginia legislators from unveiling a proposed congressional map that aggressively gerrymanders the state in favor of Democrats. |
(2026-02-08). Reversed pentagram! Satanic scenes at Milan Winter Olympics cause buzz. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Since the start of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the controversy surrounding these international games has not stopped, starting from the participation of Israel to the alleged satanic opening ceremony.The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, are taking place in Milan from Feb. 6 to 22. It is hosting around 3,000 athletes from over 90 countries who are competing in 116 events across eight core sports, including alpine skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, biathlon, and speed skating.Final torchbearer Italian skier Sofia Goggia holds the torch of the Olympic…
(2026-02-08). Government of Argentina Wants Social Leader Milagro Sala to Serve Sentence in Prison. orinocotribune.com The government of Argentina, led by far-right President Javier Milei, asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) to allow the Argentinian authorities to end the house arrest of social activist Milagro Sala and send her to a prison for the remainder of her sentence. | On Thursday, February 5, the Justice Ministry's Undersecretariat for Human Rights stated that Milagro Sala, a former Peronist Congresswoman from Jujuy province and leader of the Tupac Amaru Neighborhood Organization, must serve 15 years in prison "without privileges or special benefits." | According to the Milei government, Sala violated…
(2026-02-08). Analysing The Risks Involved in Expansion of AIMIM, AIUDF. ummid.com Under the First Past…
(2026-02-08). President Trump's Direct and Hidden Messages at the 2026 WEF in Davos. globalresearch.ca [First published on January 22, 2026] | Donald Trump's special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday 21 January 2026 lasted just over 70 minutes, unusually long for leaders' speeches at the WEF's Davos event. | The …
(2026-02-08). Scott Horton debunks Iran war propaganda. strategic-culture.su By Harrison BERGER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The antiwar, libertarian author sat down with The American Conservative to dis…
(2026-02-08). Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State. sanews.gov.za Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State | Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to participate in land reform and communal property association engagements that form part of government efforts to accelerate land reform. | "The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will join the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, in two important engagements with land reform stakeholders in the Free State. These engagements form part of [the] government's ongoing efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security, and support beneficiari…
(2026-02-08). Union Budget 2026: Significant Hike in Defence Allocation. ummid.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record ‚Çπ7.85 lakh crore allocation for the county's defence sector, post-Operation Sindoor.
(2026-02-08). Trump claims Trade Deal with India as Modi govt says no to Russian oil. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Monday February 02, 2026 claimed finalizing a 'trade deal' with India after the Narendra Modi government agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and cut tariffs on American goods to zero.
(2026-02-08). Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings. al-monitor.com By Maria MartinezBERLIN, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution.The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and were repressed in the most violent crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Around 8,000 were gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate at 1300 GMT, the Berlin police told Reuters, adding that 20,000 had registered to attend.
(2026-02-08). Allegations Tie CIA to Attempted Assassination of Russian Negotiator. thealtworld.com 
When the Western media or even Russia itself says Ukrainian intelligence tried to kill a high level Russian negotiator, they actually mean the US CIA did, because the CIA runs Ukranian intelligence and has since 2014… | The US doesn't want peace now or ever with Russia. It hasn't been for decades, isn't and will never be part of the plan. | Russia likely seeks to give the US an exist ramp to gracefully exit Ukraine as it collapses by pretending not to see what's really going on, but the US taking that exit likely isn't in the cards at this point either. | This isn't the Cold War. The clock is ticking and the wi…
(2026-02-08). Why is Iran unafraid of USS Lincoln? IRGC bets on these weapons to blow up US' $13 billion warship. hindustantimes.com Despite the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, Iran shows no sign of fear, relying on asymmetric warfare to counter U.S. naval power. Experts say Tehran cannot match Washington ship-for-ship, but uses swarm boats, naval mines, Ghadir-class submarines, drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles to threaten carriers in the narrow Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile can evade U.S. defences, while low-cost weapons create an economic advantage over billion-dollar warships.
(2026-02-08). Bhumjaithai Party's Triumph: A Shift in Thai Politics. devdiscourse.com Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has emerged victorious in Thailand's recent general election, potentially signaling an end to ongoing political instability. The win was unexpected yet strategic, leveraging nationalism during a border dispute with Cambodia.
(2026-02-08). Four children discharged following suspected food poisoning incident. sanews.gov.za Four children discharged following suspected food poisoning incident | Four children who were admitted following a suspected food poisoning incident in the Eastern Cape have been discharged from hospital, the Eastern Cape Department of Health said on Sunday. ⚪ "The Eastern Cape Department of Health reports that, following a suspected food poisoning incident in Msintsi near Fort Jackson, four of the seven affected children have been discharged, one remains in critical care, and two sadly passed away. Investigations are ongoing, with food samples and clinical tests underway, and a local spaza shop has been tempora…
(2026-02-08). Khaled Barakat on Palestine Today TV: The detention of Mohammed Khatib is linked to the Greek-Cypriot-Zionist gas deal. samidoun.net Khaled Barakat, member of the Executive Committee of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, appeared on Palestine Today TV on Saturday, 7 February 2026 to address the case of Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun, and his detention in Greece. On Saturday morning, Mohammed Khatib traveled from Athens to Heraklion airport in …
(2026-02-08). Super Bowl LX: A Clash of Titans and Cultural Celebration. devdiscourse.com Under the sunny California sky, Levi's Stadium becomes the epicenter of excitement as Super Bowl LX unfolds. Fans of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks flood the arena, echoing the unexpected paths both teams have forged this season. Both entered the season as longshots, now facing off for the ultimate NFL crown.
(2026-02-08). Endgame Ukraine: How a peace deal will leave Russia with the stronger hand, rendering Europe and Britain relics of the past. strategic-culture.su The end of the war in Ukraine will decisively usher in a more multi-polar world, writes Ian Proud. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-02-08). Process Wins One: Federal Judicial Center Deletes Climate Chapter from Judicial Manual. wattsupwiththat.com That is not a victory for any particular scientific theory. It is a victory for skepticism in its proper sense—for restraint, for adversarial testing, and for the idea that courts should decide cases based on evidence presented in court, not conclusions embedded in advance.
(2026-02-08). UGC NET Result December 2025 Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed the result declaration date of the UGC NET December 2025.
(2026-02-08). 'The race turned out to be very dynamic'. Belarusian Hanna Karaliova on her Olympic debut. eng.belta.by In the women's 10+10km skiathlon, Belarusian skier Hanna Karaliova placed 34th out of 70 participants, finishing six minutes behind the winner, Sweden's Frida Karlsson. This race marked Hanna's Olympic debut.
(2026-02-08). Internet, Cybercrime, And Politics Analysis. eurasiareview.com Future war "may see attacks via computer viruses, worms, logic bombs, and trojan horses rather than bullets, bombs, and missiles" ⚪ Steven Metz, Armed Conflict in the 21stCentury: The Information Revolution and Post-Modern Warfare, Carlisle, PA: Strategic Studies Institute, 2000, xiii. | The facilities of the Internet in politics: | The Internet or the WWW (World Wide Web) became massively widespread around the globe in the late 1980s, or more precisely since 1989, the same year when the Berlin Wall collapsed and, therefore, enabled the Cold War 1.0 to enter the final stage of its end. That is why bot…
(2026-02-08). Indonesia, terremoto finanziario indotto. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti utilizzano leve finanziarie per contrastare l'ascesa dei BRICS, ora un'arena per sperimentare strumenti non basati sul dollaro | Segue nostro Bufera sui mercati indonesiani. Venerdਠ30 gennaio, il presidente dell'Autorità per i Servizi Finanziari (OJK), Mahendra Siregar, si è dimesso insieme ad altri tre alti funzionari, tra cui il vicepresidente Mirza Adityaswara e il responsabile dei mercati dei capitali Inarno Dja…
(2026-02-08). 'One Command, One Strategy': Iran Reopens Debate On Army-IRGC Merger. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( According to a study released on Saturday, Jomhouri-ye Eslami said that growing threats from outside Iran and worsening economic conditions inside the country have shown that the country's security system has structural weaknesses. The…
(2026-02-08). Why the US, West are big beneficiaries of the Russia-Ukraine war. plusnews.ug 
Ever since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, many commentators, especially in the US and the West, have portrayed Russia as an aggressor and Ukraine as a victim. They say that Russia wants to impose its values on Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin wants to become a sort of emperor. Yet if you thought …
(2026-02-08). Why Gen Z College Students Are Crocheting, And Why It Hits Different At An HBCU. newsone.com 
Source: Lyric Swift / other | On a weekday evening at Howard University, a group of students gathers not to rehearse, organize, campaign, or network, but to sit, talk, and crochet. As yarn loops through hooks, conversations drift. The pace is slow by design. | In The Loop HU is a student crocheting club founded by Jala Wallace and Milan Zeigler during their sophomore year in 2023. Wallace reached out to Zeigler after discovering they shared an interest in crochet, and what began informally has since become an official student organization on campus. While the club centers crochet rather than knitting, a distin…
(2026-02-08). Cancer 13 times more in Bhopal gas tragedy survivors than unexposed population. ummid.com The rate of cancer occurrence is about 13 times more among the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster in Bhopal as compared to that in a matched unexposed population.
(2026-02-08). The WEF's Toxicity: Pushing the Elite's Sanctuary into Extinction. globalresearch.ca In 2024 and 2025, the Financial Times (FT) as well as the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) have repeatedly reported about the World Economic Forum's (WEF) work "toxicity." | Both the FT and WSJ are under the media mogul Murdoch's control. In …
(2026-02-08). Tragic Highway Crash in Northern Nigeria Claims Lives. devdiscourse.com A fatal truck accident in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of at least 30 individuals, with several others sustaining injuries, according to authorities. The tragic incident was attributed to reckless driving.
(2026-02-08). Israeli president to honour Bondi Beach attack victims on Australia visit. al-monitor.com Israel's President Isaac Herzog starts a tightly secured visit to Australia on Monday to honour the victims of an antisemitic gun attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.While the head of state seeks to console the Jewish Australian community, his four-day trip has also sparked calls for pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney's streets, where the authorities promised a large police presence.
(2026-02-08). Belarusian specialists contribute to Hungarian Paks II project. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador Vladimir Ulakhovich, at the invitation of the Hungarian and Russian sides, attended a ceremony marking the first concrete pour at the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant.
(2026-02-08). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-08). Lebanon building collapse toll rises to 9: civil defence. al-monitor.com The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday climbed to nine, a civil defence official said ⚪ the second such incident in weeks.The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighbourhood, the poorest in the impoverished city. Rescuers were still searching for survivors.Security personnel evacuated adjacent buildings fearing further collapses, it added.
(2026-02-08). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-08). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Link, Key Dates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration and application process of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from today i.e. Sunday February 01, 2026, and here are the link to apply and important dates.
(2026-02-08). Google closing in on OpenAI in AI race. ummid.com Google is slowly but steadily closing in on its key rival OpenAI in the Artificial Intelligence race, the latest data released by the tech giant's parent company Alphabet has revealed.
(2026-02-08). Wednesday 2/25: $ave Climate Action Plan! Rally at City Hall to Demand No Cuts to Env. Dept. indybay.org SF City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-02-08). South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO | President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government's decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). ⚪ In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said South Africa ranks amongst the top ten troop contributing countries to MONUSCO, with a force presence of over 700 soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in support of the Mission's peacekeeping mandate. ⚪ In a…
(2026-02-08). M23/AFC, African Union Trade Barbs over Drone Attack on Civilian Airport. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/ Alliance River Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and their coalition of Twirwaneho are trading barbs over drone attacks against Democratic Republic of Congo government's International Airport of Bangoka located in Kisangani, Tshopo Province. The DR Congo said that the drones attacked the airport between January 31-February 1, 2026. According to the government, all …
(2026-02-08). CSE Exam 2026: UPSC Sets New Rule for Serving IAS, IFS, IPS Officers. ummid.com UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification with detailed guidelines, including new rule for serving IAS, IFS and IPS officers.
(2026-02-08). Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya. al-monitor.com For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses of the deadly kala-azar disease left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman's health deteriorating, as an outbreak in Kenya's arid regions claimed a record number of lives.Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver. Cases of kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, have spiked in Kenya, from 1,575 in 2024 to 3,577 in 2025, according to the health ministry.
(2026-02-08). The US Keeps Openly Admitting It Deliberately Caused The Iran Protests. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Feb 6, 2026 | Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday [February 5], US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the US deliberately caused a financial crisis in Iran with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in the country. |
(2026-02-08). Talk World Radio: Jared Olson on Honduras and the U.S. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about Honduras. Joining us from Honduras is Jared Olson. He is a writer and independent investigative journalist documenting the human fallout from the so-called "war on drugs," …
(2026-02-08). How the US can actually benefit from China's 'overcapacity'. scmp.com Western media and policymakers enjoy wagging their fingers at China's industrial "overcapacity", which in reality is simply the ability to produce solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, steel and other goods more cheaply and efficiently than others can. | Yes, some industries are subsidised, but they also benefit immensely from rapid growth in technical know-how and economies of scale. China hasn't really built too much; it's just built too efficiently for the comfort of its competitors.
(2026-02-08). Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai. al-monitor.com MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia.Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, Russia's military intelligence arm, was shot several times in anapartment block in Moscow on Friday, investigators said. He underwent surgery after the shooting, Russian media said.
(2026-02-08). What is Israel planning for Palestinians in the West Bank? juancole.com by (
(2026-02-08). North China factory explosion kills 8. geo.tv 
(2026-02-08). Samidoun participates in online forums with Palestinian and Lebanese resistance, highlighting prisoners' struggle and the fight against repression. samidoun.net Samidoun participated in the Masar Badil's international online forum on the resistance on Saturday, February 7, discussing the case of Mohammed Khatib, Europe coordinator of Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, currently detained in Greece after being arrested at Heraklion airport in Crete on his way to an event on the case of Palestinian prisoners in …
(2026-02-08). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). 19.5 mn foreigners perform Hajj, Umrah in 2025. ummid.com A total of 19.5 million foreigners performed Hajj and Umrah in the year 2025, the latest data released by the concerned department.
(2026-02-08). India's Rise As A Global Superpower: Why It Matters For Malaysia Analysis. eurasiareview.com India has long been overlooked in its power strength, influence and role as the regional and global power and economic leadership equation, at the expense of the region and the world. The emergence now as a global economic powerhouse and a decisive balancing power in the Indo-Pacific has never been more pivotal, at the same time that China enters a prolonged period of economic deceleration and strategic friction. | For Malaysia and Southeast Asia, this transformation is not abstract, and India lies squarely at the forefront of their future economic and geopolitical net and interests, providing the pillar of st…
(2026-02-08). Tuesday 3/10: Cindy Cohn / Launch Party for "Privacy's Defender" indybay.org City Lights Bookstore | 261 Columbus Avenue | San Francisco, CA 94133…
(2026-02-08). Ambassador: Russia, Belarus maintain intensive, effective political dialogue. eng.belta.by Belarus is our closest ally and primary strategic partner. We have built an intensive and highly effective political dialogue, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said.
(2026-02-08). Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained. sanews.gov.za Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained | The fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been contained, the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape said on Sunday. ⚪ "The Cape Winelands District Municipality's (CWDM) Fire Services, in partnership with CapeNature, can confirm that the fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been successfully contained," the municipality said. ⚪ The fire was reported on Friday on the Worcester side of the pass and later crossed over to the Paarl side by Friday evening. ⚪ "Fresh firefighting teams will be deployed this morning to monitor the area for any possible flare-u…
(2026-02-08). Belarus, Brazil's Bahia eager to develop ties in agriculture, machinery manufacturing, logistics. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Brazil Andrei Andreev met with Carlos Melo, the Chief of Staff for the Civil House of the Government of Bahia, as part of a working trip to the state of Bahia.
(2008-02-26). Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal. tribune.com.pk 
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington. | The U.S. and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March that would lower tariffs and deepen economic cooperation. | Indian Oil (IOC.NS), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL.NS), and Reliance Industries (RELI.NS), are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April, said a trader who approached the…
(2008-02-26). India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. | Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. Anwar said the partnership included deep collaborations in multiple fields, including trade and investments, food security, defence, healthcare and tourism. | Read: US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact | "It's real…
(2026-02-08). Party bigwig says New Labour led to 'perversion paedophilia'. thecanary.co 
Lord Maurice Glasman is the party bigwig behind the Blue Labour movement. To be honest, we're not much of a fan of his. Credit where it's due, though; he's delivered what may be the greatest MSM takedown of New Labour yet: Lord Maurice Glasman just gave the wildest political interview I've seen in a long […] | By
(2026-02-08). Warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) on Sunday issued an Orange Level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape. | "A cut-off low over the country is expected to result in thundershowers over the Eastern Cape. There is a likelihood that the expected storm may be severe and result in heavy downpours, damaging winds, hail, and intense lightning over Amathole, OR Tambo, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, and Buffalo City Metro," said the weather service. | The flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, property abd vehicles are…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: 100 Years of BHM: The Legacy of Black Struggle to End the War on the Poor. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco…
(2026-02-08). CTET Admit Card 2026 Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website ctet.nic.in the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to be held in the month of February 2026.
(2026-02-08). A revolution doesn't collapse if it's genuine. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile the resilience and unity of the Cuban Revolution in the face of adversity. | The Cuban Revolution, forged in decades of resistance and unity in the face of unprecedented adversity, is once again confronting an escalation of the United States government's coercive policies. | This tightening of the blockade has the strategic objective of strangling the island's fuel supply. By making supplies more difficult and expensive, and generating fea…
(2026-02-08). The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think OpEd. eurasiareview.com California Governor Gavin Newsom has made headlines this winter by vowing to defeat a proposal for a one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires in the state. Many national polls now rank him as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, but aligning with the ultra-wealthy is hardly auspicious for winning over the party's base. | Last year, Reuters/Ipsos reported that 86 percent of Democrats said "changing the federal tax code so wealthy Americans and large corporations pay more in taxes should be a priority." | Newsom has drawn widespread praise for waging a rhetorical war against Donald T…
(2026-02-08). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-08). 'Simply making it up' — Reform-led council invented supposed £40m saving. thecanary.co 
Reform-led Kent council — one of the far-right party's 'flagships' — has been exposed inventing a claim that it had saved tens of millions as part of its 'DOLGE' 'efficiency' drive. The programme is supposed to be based on the Trump-Musk 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE), with the addition of 'local'. But it follows the […] | By
(2026-02-08). The GOP's Solution To Corruption: Just Legalize It OpEd. eurasiareview.com If you're ever asked to define the word oxymoron, just say "Congressional ethics." People instinctively burst out guffawing at the absurdity of linking Congress to upright behavior. | But surprisingly, Republican congressional leaders say they're now taking a bold stand for a little less corruption among their own members, targeting lawmakers who've been secretly enriching themselves through "insider stock trading." | Actually, the leaders were forced to support this bit of reform because of public outrage over the dirty dealing of Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA). This multimillionaire Republican was caught using hi…
(2026-02-08). Most Americans Prefer Trump's Immigration Policies Over Biden's Poll. eurasiareview.com By Dan McCaleb | ( The poll from Napolitan News Service found that 52% prefer Trump's handling of the issues to 33% who prefer Biden's. The remaining 15% said they were not sure. | The survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen Feb. 4-5, after two people protesting d…
(2026-02-08). Wednesday 2/11: Exhibit Honoring the Children of Palestine – Reception. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-02-08). Why Ex-Army Chief Manoj Naravane's book sparked ruckus in Parliament? ummid.com An unpublished book of Former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane Monday February 02, 2026 sparked ruckus in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the proceeding.
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/23: Webinar: Witness From Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w9SoK1c……
(2026-02-08). Arkansas' Lithium Jackpot: New Tech Turns Ancient Saltwater Into 'White Gold'. wattsupwiththat.com "We estimate there is enough dissolved lithium present in that region to replace US imports of lithium and more."
(2026-02-08). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-08). With Karim Benzema's maiden hat-trick, Al Hilal dominates SPL 25/26 Table. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Thursday February 05, 2026 helped Al Hilal thrash Al Akhdoud and dominate the Saudi Pro League 25/26 Table consistently for the third week.
(2026-02-08). Ukraine War Keeps Nuclear Safety On A Knife-Edge, UN Watchdog Warns. eurasiareview.com Attacks on Ukraine's power system highlight how the ongoing war threatens the safety of the country's nuclear facilities, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday. | Russian forces have been carrying out strikes on critical infrastructure amid freezing winter temperatures as their full-scale invasion approaches the four-year mark next month. | IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said the electrical grid was again the target of military activity this past weekend, leading to significant impacts to several regions and nuclear power plant operations. | Power lines down :…
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: East Bay Permaculture Guild / February Potluck and Discussion. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center / Grace Room (downtown Oakland) | 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2026-02-08). Reform urged to 'publish the proofs' following by-election letter scandal. thecanary.co 
As we reported yesterday, the police are investigating Reform UK. Their alleged crime is sending out a letter to the residents of Gorton & Denton which wasn't marked with the party's logo. A spokesperson for the party blamed a printing error, but people aren't buying it. Now, a Tory councillor has pointed out there's a […] | By
(2026-02-08). Brazil's Social Function Trap: When Property Becomes Conditional, Markets Become Political Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Antonio Vladika | Brazil is often described as a constitutional democracy with a market economy: You can buy a home, start a business, sign contracts, and sue in court. Yet many Brazilians live with a quieter reality: ownership feels fragile. Property exists, but it comes with an asterisk. The rules say you have a right, then add conditions that let politics rewrite that right whenever it becomes inconvenient. | From an Austrian perspective, this is not a "legal technicality." Property rights are the grammar of a market society. They tell people what they may control, trade, improve, or save. When that gram…
(2026-02-08). Uganda Deliberately Loses UGX 46.8 Billion in Blatant RAPEX Mismanagement. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has lost a staggering UGX 46.8 billion on terminal benefits for 1,389 staff reabsorbed into new roles, following a blatant disregard of legal guidance by heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Auditor General Edward Akol has disclosed. The revelation, detailed in Akol's December 2025 annual report presented to Parliament last week, exposes deep …
(2026-02-08). Liberated Palestinian prisoner Abdel-Nasser Issa speaks at event in Crete, expresses solidarity with Mohammed Khatib, urges Greek action for Palestine. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 7 February, liberated Palestinian prisoner Abdel-Nasser Issa, who spent 30 years in Zionist prisons, spoke remotely at an event in Heraklion, Crete, organized by the Assembly of Solidarity to the Palestinian People. This is the event that Samidoun Europe coordinator, Mohammed Khatib, had traveled to Crete to attend as a speaker when he …
(2026-02-08). 'No fence or boundary between you and deer'. What is safari Belarusian-style? eng.belta.by The Narochansky National Park operates a safari park, a unique place where visitors can observe red deer and European fallow deer from just a few meters away in their natural habitat. Without cages, fences, or the typical boundaries of a zoo.
(2026-02-08). Reform councillor dramatically quits over council tax betrayal. thecanary.co 
A Reform UK councillor in Worcestershire has dramatically quit the party. Councillor David Taylor made the decision as a result of the party's plan to raise council tax — something which the far-right party previously stood against: Another Reform UK councillor down. This is significant though. It shows that Reform UK promised to cut tax. […] | By
(2026-02-08). Taraweeh Schedule 2026 for Masjid al Haram Makkah Released. ummid.com The General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Tuesday February 03, 2026 released the schedule of Taraweeh – Special Night Prayers offered during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026 /1447AH, at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-02-08). Expanding inter-party ties, engagement within BRICS. Belarus, Brazil strengthen cooperation. eng.belta.by At the invitation of the Brazilian Workers' Party, Belarusian Ambassador to Brazil Andrei Andreev took part in the events held in the State of Bahia to mark the anniversary of the founding of this political movement.
(2026-02-08). Turkey: Released Mayor Urges Freedom For Other Jailed Opposition Mayors. eurasiareview.com By Hamdi Firat Buyuk | Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar and eight other local politicians from the main opposition Republican People's Party, CHP, were released from prison on Thursday — and Karalar called for the release of hundreds of other CHP officials jailed as part of the government's crackdown. | "First of all, I would like to send my greetings to [jailed Istanbul Mayor] Ekrem Imamoglu and my other mayors. I hope they will also regain their freedom as soon as possible," Karalar said in front of the jail after he was released. | Karalar was accused of corruption and rigging public tenders. Arrested in Ju…
(2026-02-08). Judge Throws Out Perdue's Claims in Lawsuit Against Animal Activists. indybay.org Sonoma County Judge Jane Gaskell also struck two of Perdue executive Scott Fitzpatrick's claims, partially granting animal activists' anti-SLAPP motion…
(2026-02-08). Zelenskyy Says US Wants War Ended By Summer As Russia Hits Ukraine's Power Grid. eurasiareview.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States wants to push Kyiv and Moscow toward ending the war before the start of summer, comments that came as Russia launched another overnight barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. | In remarks released by his office on February 7, Zelenskyy said Washington had proposed a new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia to take place in Miami in a week — and that Kyiv had agreed to participate. | Moscow and Washington have not commented about future talks scheduled for Miami. | "The Americans are proposing that the par…
(2026-02-08). Barcelona Thrashes Mallorca and Strengthens its Lead in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, February 7 (RHC) — Today, FC Barcelona thrashed Mallorca 3-0 and strengthened their lead in the Spanish football league. | Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal scored the goals in the match, played at Camp Nou in Barcelona. | With this victory, the Catalans reached 58 points and extended their lead to four over second-place Real Madrid, who will play away against Valencia tomorrow. | Also on Saturday, Osasuna defeated Celta Vigo 2-1, while Real Sociedad and Elche's match was postponed.
(2026-02-08). Trump's Tariff Relaxation Lends A New Face To India-China Relations, Giving An Edge Over Vietnam Analysis. eurasiareview.com US President Donald Trump's recent tariff relaxation on India, in lieu of India's cutting imports of oil from Russia, draws a new outlook to India-China trade relations. The USA's reduction of reciprocal tariffs to 18 percent from 25 percent and the withdrawal of penalty tariff of 25 percent on reducing import of crude oil from Russia, are likely to overlap between trade and national security issues in India-China relations. | Large imports from China are a recognized pivot to growth of new industries in India, instead of being a burden for a wide trade deficit. Large imports from China are no more a threat, i…
(2026-02-08). Family's Hopes in Armless Boy who Wrote his Way to Division 1 in PLE Using Leg. plusnews.ug 
Despite his physical disability, 17-year-old Boniface Alema set a record in the just-released Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results for 2025, as one of only two candidates passing in Division One (with Aggregate 11) among over 70 pupils sitting at Arua Demonstration School. Alema is one of the 6 candidates registered under Special Needs Education at the …
(2026-02-08). Pro-Palestine protest planned in Sydney against Israeli President visit. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Pro-Palestine demonstrators plan to rally in Sydney on Monday to protest the visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as authorities declared his visit a major event and deployed thousands of police to manage the crowds.Police have urged the protesters to gather at a central Sydney park for public safety reasons, but protest organisers said they plan to rally at the city's historic Town Hall instead.
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: Webinar: The Attacks on Professional Associations: What to Know and How to Respond. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P-ry……
(2026-02-08). The World Economic Forum and the Juliaca, Puno, Peru Massacre of 9th of January 2023. globalresearch.ca [First published on January 20, 2026] | As these lines go to print, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its 56th Annual Davos event (18 — 23 January 2026). Hundreds of pre-WEF activists are on location to protest this …
(2026-02-08). Report Back from NYE Demonstration at California City ICE Detention Facility. indybay.org Noise demo pulled off deep in the desert at newly re-opened detention facility.
(2026-02-08). Barcelona Withdraws From European Football's Super League Project. radiohc.cu Havana, February 7 (RCH) — FC Barcelona announced that it is officially abandoning the European football Super League project. | Through a statement on its official website, the Catalan club formally announced to the European Super League Company and the clubs that had participated in it its withdrawal from the European Super League project. | Club president Joan Laporta emphasized that "we want peace and sustainability in football. I came across the Super League and went ahead with it because I thought there were many differences with state-owned clubs." | "The implementation of the plan has been delayed, a…
(2026-02-08). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Your humble author has been so overwhelmed with work that he has been unable to find time to write a post this week. He promises to return next week Sunday, February 15.
(2026-02-08). Thursday 2/12: Project Open Hand Trivia & Raffle Fundraiser. indybay.org Teeth Bar | 2323 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-02-08). øImportar y exportar mascotas? (I). cubadebate.cu Nos llama la atención, que personas interesadas en estos procesos, llegan con muchas dudas, pero más aún nos comentan informaciones desacertadas y en muchas ocasiones falsas, porque escuchan a otras que no están vinculadas oficialmente a estos procesos.
(2026-02-08). Cuba felicita a Granada por aniversario 52 de su Independencia. radiohc.cu Cuba felicitó este sábado a Granada con motivo del aniversario 52 de su Independencia. | En un texto de la Cancillería cubana en su sitio de X se lee: Extendemos nuestras más cálidas felicitaciones al pueblo y al Gobierno granadinos". | Más adelante en la propia red social expuso que "Cuba honra los lazos históricos de amistad y expresa su voluntad de seguir fortaleciendo los lazos que nos unen". | La isla caribeña de Granada forma parte de la Commonwealth y obtuvo su independencia del Reino Unido el 7 de febrero de 1974. | Fuente: Prensa Latina…
(2026-02-08). Cuba se va sin medallas del Grand Slam de 2026. cubadebate.cu Silva comenzó con victoria por Wazari-awasete-Ippon, luego de conseguir dos Wazari ante el georgiano Nika Jarazishvila, pero después cayó por Ippon frente al ruso Idar Bifov, mientras que Granda derrotó por Ippon al guineano Mustafá Fofana y a continuación sufrió revés por esa misma vía contra el surcoreano Senngyeob.
(2026-02-08). Lula expresa solidaridad de Brasil con Cuba en evento del PT. radiohc.cu El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expresó este sábado la solidaridad de Brasil con Cuba e instó al Partido de los Trabajadores (PT) a ayudar a la isla, tras las más recientes agresiones de Estados Unidos. | Al participar en un acto en Salvador, Bahía, por el aniversario 46 del PT, el mandatario manifestó que el gigante suramericano es solidario con el pueblo cubano, el cual es víctima de una masacre especulativa de la administración Trump.Nosotros, como partido, debemos encontrar la manera de ayudar. øQué podemos hacer?", agregó el jefe de Estado. | El partido recordó que "Cuba ya ha sufrido un bloqu…
(2026-02-08). Partido Comunista de Perú rechaza nueva escalada de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista Peruano (PCP) ratificó este sábado su solidaridad con Cuba, al rechazar las nuevas agresiones contra la Isla, del régimen de Donald Trump que "encarna lo más abyecto del imperialismo del siglo XXI", dijo. | En un comunicado público, la organización política señaló: Rechazamos las nuevas acciones de carácter genocida contra el pueblo soberano de Cuba, que viene resistiendo la agresión de los Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años". | El texto condena la orden ejecutiva gubernamental norteamericana que impone aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a Cuba, "medida que agrava las condiciones…
(2026-02-08). Partido Comunista de Perú rechaza nueva escalada de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista Peruano (PCP) ratificó este sábado su solidaridad con Cuba, al rechazar las nuevas agresiones contra la Isla, del régimen de Donald Trump que "encarna lo más abyecto del imperialismo del siglo XXI", dijo. | En un comunicado público, la organización política señaló: Rechazamos las nuevas acciones de carácter genocida contra el pueblo soberano de Cuba, que viene resistiendo la agresión de los Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años". | El texto condena la orden ejecutiva gubernamental norteamericana que impone aranceles a los países que suministren petróleo a Cuba, "medida que agrava las condiciones…
(2026-02-08). Trump en números rojos entre de los republicanos, según sondeos. cubadebate.cu Según un estudio reciente realizado por el Pew Research Center, la aprobación del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, entre los republicanos, ha experimentado una merma significativa. Los datos, dados a conocer a finales de enero, indican que el índice de aprobación de Trump se ha reducido al 37%.
(2026-02-08). Las elecciones de medio término en el tiro al blanco. radiohc.cu La cercanía de las llamadas elecciones de medio término en Estado Unidos (total de la Cámara de Representantes, un tercio del senado y una cantidad similar de gobernaturas), previstas para el 3 de noviembre del presente año, invita a investigadores, periodistas y público en general a hacer vaticinios sobre los probables resultados.
(2026-02-08). Las elecciones de medio término en el tiro al blanco. radiohc.cu La cercanía de las llamadas elecciones de medio término en Estado Unidos (total de la Cámara de Representantes, un tercio del senado y una cantidad similar de gobernaturas), previstas para el 3 de noviembre del presente año, invita a investigadores, periodistas y público en general a hacer vaticinios sobre los probables resultados.
(2026-02-08). Una Revolución no colapsa si es verdadera. radiohc.cu La Revolución Cubana, forjada en décadas de resistencia y unidad frente a adversidades sin precedentes, se enfrenta una vez más a una escalada de la política coercitiva del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Este recrudecimiento del bloqueo, tiene como objetivo estratégico estrangular el suministro de combustible a la isla. Al dificultar y encarecer los suministros y generar temores mediante chantaje y amenazas, buscando crear una crisis interna. | Sin embargo, la respuesta del pueblo y el gobierno cubano no es de rendición, sino de preparación meticulosa y movilización colectiva, demostrando una vez más que la un…
(2026-02-08). Director general y editor de Washington Post renuncia tras protestas por despidos. cubadebate.cu El director general y editor del periódico Washington Post, Will Lewis, renunció a su cargo apenas unos días después de que el influyente medio, propiedad del multimillonario fundador de Amazon, Jeff Bezos, realizara drásticos recortes de empleos que provocaron indignación en los lectores.
(2026-02-08). Calle 232 y Baracoa en la preselección de los Premios Platino. cubadebate.cu Estas obras forman parte de las seis producciones de la isla caribeña incluidas en la lista de 258 seleccionadas, tras una primera fase que evaluó más de mil 200 títulos de 23 países iberoamericanos, informó el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (Icaic).
(2026-02-08). Trump en números rojos entre de los republicanos, según sondeos. cubadebate.cu Según un estudio reciente realizado por el Pew Research Center, la aprobación del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, entre los republicanos, ha experimentado una merma significativa. Los datos, dados a conocer a finales de enero, indican que el índice de aprobación de Trump se ha reducido al 37%.
(2026-02-08). Policía de Minneapolis detiene a manifestantes a un mes del fallecimiento de Renee Good. cubadebate.cu Alrededor del mediodía, decenas de manifestantes se congregaron frente al edificio federal Bishop Henry Whipple y lanzaron botellas y juguetes sexuales contra una hilera de policías que custodiaban el edificio. El Minnesota Star Tribune informó de que los agentes detuvieron a un puñado de manifestantes.
(2026-02-08). Una Revolución no colapsa si es verdadera. radiohc.cu La Revolución Cubana, forjada en décadas de resistencia y unidad frente a adversidades sin precedentes, se enfrenta una vez más a una escalada de la política coercitiva del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Este recrudecimiento del bloqueo, tiene como objetivo estratégico estrangular el suministro de combustible a la isla. Al dificultar y encarecer los suministros y generar temores mediante chantaje y amenazas, buscando crear una crisis interna. | Sin embargo, la respuesta del pueblo y el gobierno cubano no es de rendición, sino de preparación meticulosa y movilización colectiva, demostrando una vez más que la un…
(2026-02-08). Calle 232 y Baracoa en la preselección de los Premios Platino. cubadebate.cu Estas obras forman parte de las seis producciones de la isla caribeña incluidas en la lista de 258 seleccionadas, tras una primera fase que evaluó más de mil 200 títulos de 23 países iberoamericanos, informó el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (Icaic).
(2026-02-08). Policía de Minneapolis detiene a manifestantes a un mes del fallecimiento de Renee Good. cubadebate.cu Alrededor del mediodía, decenas de manifestantes se congregaron frente al edificio federal Bishop Henry Whipple y lanzaron botellas y juguetes sexuales contra una hilera de policías que custodiaban el edificio. El Minnesota Star Tribune informó de que los agentes detuvieron a un puñado de manifestantes.
(2026-02-08). Morocco flood evacuees still shaken, waiting to return home. al-monitor.com It was through a call from her local mosque's loudspeakers that Kasia El Selami learnt it was time to flee as floodwaters rose in her Moroccan village of Ouled Ameur.Selami is among more than 150,000 people to have been evacuated over the past week as heavy rainfall battered provinces in Morocco's north."We felt immense fear… especially for our children", said the 67-year-old while hanging a blanket by the tent in which she now lives.
(2026-02-08). Tibetan Lama Jhado Rinpoche Teaches Empowerment at Sera Jey Monastery in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche's teaching centered around Bodhipathpradipa (A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, Empowerment of Hayagriva, and Empowerment on the Three Longevity Deities- Amitayus, White Tara, and Ushnisha Vijaya.
(2026-02-08). Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Monastery to teach empowerment in El Cerrito. indybay.org Jhado Rinpoche came to the Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery In El Cerrito, CA. USA to give teaching and the empowerments of Guhyasamaja Heruka and Yamantaka.
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2026-02-08). L'Europa è pronta a suicidarsi per un pugno di misere idee. strategic-culture.su Ci fu un periodo in cui l'Unione Europea veniva descritta come un argine competitivo rispetto agli Stati Uniti e come la creazione di un soggetto sovranazionale dotato di una massa critica sufficiente per contare sulla scena globale. | Segue nostro Ci fu un periodo in cui l'Unione Europea veniva descritta come un argine competitivo rispetto agli Stati Uniti e come la creazione di un soggetto sovranazionale dotato di una massa critica suf…
(2026-02-08). Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
(2026-02-08). Families 'inconsolable' in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies. aljazeera.com Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
aljazeera.com (2026-02-08). Iran FM says Tehran ready for deal with US with peaceful nuclear enrichment
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the US that allows for peaceful nuclear enrichment, following talks in Oman. He rejects the notion that Washington should be able to dictate what range missiles Iran produces.
(2026-02-08). Thailand votes as reformists, conservatives vie for power. aljazeera.com No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
(2026-02-08). Somalia's Mohamud slams Israel's 'interference', rejects base on Somaliland. aljazeera.com Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
(2026-02-08). Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability. aljazeera.com Somalia's stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
(2026-02-08). Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda. aljazeera.com Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
(2026-02-08). Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs. aljazeera.com Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
(2026-02-08). LIVE: Nepal vs England — T20 World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
(2026-02-08). Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan's loneliness crisis. aljazeera.com Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
(2026-02-08). Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country's leaders. aljazeera.com Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.
(2026-02-08). Herzog's visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Wendy Bacon On the eve of his Australian tour, Israel's President Isaac Herzog faces huge opposition to his visit. In a "National Day of Protest", hundreds of thousands are expected to march in 30 cities around Australia, including every state capital city tomorrow evening. Herzog's visit has been opposed by Green Party and several…
(2026-02-08). Montreal for a World BEYOND War, Year End Report 2025. worldbeyondwar.org By Montreal for a World BEYOND War, February 7, 2026 | There are so many groups in Montreal working for social justice and peace! I think we must be the most socially-progressive Canadian city in that regard. Montreal for a World BEYOND War embraces this reality and collaborates with like-minded groups through petitions, social media, co-organizing, and showing up on the ground, as you will see as you read through this report. | Powered By EmbedPress…
(2026-02-08). 14th Dalai Lama mentioned 169 times in Epstein files: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the name of the 14th Dalai Lama appears 169 times in emails included in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case that were recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
(2026-02-08). China's innovations offer lessons to Kenya. ecns.cn As Kenya seeks to harness its rich indigenous knowledge and convert it into market-ready innovations, the country could borrow experiences from China, experts say.
(2026-02-08). End of US-Russia nuclear pact 'grave moment': UN chief. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the expiration of New START, the US-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.
(2026-02-08). Gold output increases, investment demand surges. ecns.cn China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Chinese scientists make major breakthrough in scalable quantum networks. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made significant progress toward building long-distance quantum communication networks, developing scalable quantum repeater modules and setting a new benchmark in quantum-secure communication, the University of Science and Technology of China said Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Chinese courts provide judicial aid to over 128,600 people over past three years. ecns.cn Chinese courts provided judicial assistance to more than 128,600 individuals in 90,400 cases from 2023 to 2025, significantly alleviating hardships for many in need, an official from China's top court said on Friday.
(2026-02-08). China unveils digital upgrades to improve visitor experience. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator, along with 10 other agencies, have rolled out new guidance to make the country's app-driven daily life easier for foreign visitors and people from outside the Chinese mainland, addressing persistent challenges in mobile payments, telecom sign-ups, and transportation, as Beijing seeks to deepen its high-standard opening-up.
(2026-02-08). Conversion rate of intl standards hits 88.9%. ecns.cn China's market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energize business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader drive to support high-quality economic growth and a more unified national market.
(2026-02-08). J-10s carry out flight shows in Singapore. ecns.cn The J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force have conducted two aerobatic performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, and are scheduled to make the last one on Saturday, according to the PLA Air Force.
(2026-02-08). Nation's crystal crafts dazzle amid huge buzz. ecns.cn E-commerce platforms help generate sparkling opportunities abroad for cultural gemstone businesses.
(2026-02-08). Founder says fundraising details to be disclosed after new site for Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital confirmed. ecns.cn Actor-turned-entrepreneur Li Yapeng said on Wednesday that details regarding public donations to Beijing Smile Angel Children's Hospital will be disclosed after a new site for the hospital is confirmed.
(2026-02-08). Canada unveils EV strategy, seeks deeper cooperation with China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, which includes the relaunch of purchase incentives and plans to work with China to advance domestic production and exports of EVs.
(2026-02-08). Shandong's smart eco-park celebrates topping-out with advanced building skill. ecns.cn The largest public ecological park in East China's Shandong province, which features a sewage treatment plant in its underground level and a sports park on its upper level, ushered in the topping-out of its main structures on Feb 2.
(2026-02-08). China probes psychiatric hospitals in Hubei over alleged insurance fraud. ecns.cn Chinese health authorities have sent officials and medical experts to Hubei Province to investigate reports that several psychiatric hospitals recruited healthy people to pose as patients and fabricated diagnoses to defraud the country's medical insurance system, according to state media.
(2026-02-08). Researchers uncover key to overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer. ecns.cn Researchers in China have identified sensory nerves within tumors as a primary cause of immunotherapy resistance in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments using existing migraine medication.
(2026-02-08). China rolls out nationwide direct maternity benefit payments. ecns.cn China has completed a nationwide rollout of direct maternity benefit payments to individuals, the country's healthcare authority said Friday, shifting disbursement from employers to social insurance agencies to streamline access and reduce administrative burdens.
(2026-02-08). China's renewable energy capacity to grow in 2026 despite slight dip in wind utilization. ecns.cn China's renewable electricity generation capacity is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by strong solar power expansion, despite a slight decline in average wind power utilization hours, according to a new outlook released on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Prayer flag poles at Jokhang Temple renewed for Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn On Feb. 5, 2026, staff at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, replace prayer flags on five poles, each more than 20 meters high, around the temple as part of a traditional ritual to welcome the upcoming Tibetan New Year. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)…
(2026-02-08). Concert warms hearts of rail workers in remote areas. ecns.cn After hours spent conducting outdoor rail inspections in temperatures hovering around minus 30 C, Liu Bingbing returned on Wednesday evening to the Hailar track maintenance section's Cuogang work area, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, expecting to rest in a warm area.
(2026-02-08). Chinese double-Olympics volunteer serves as first torchbearer as flame arrives in Italy. ecns.cn Chinese double-Olympics volunteer Zhang Wenquan, who served at the Beijing 2008 and Beijing 2022 Games, became the first torchbearer as the 2026 Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan on Thursday.
(2026-02-08). Hainan to open five duty-free stores for daily goods. ecns.cn Hainan province will open five duty-free stores for daily consumer goods across three cities on Feb 11, provincial authorities announced Friday, marking the first retail outlets under a new national policy designed to lower living costs and share the benefits of the island's free trade port with residents.
(2026-02-08). Exploring Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village in Milan. ecns.cn The Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Village will serve athletes and team officials joining in alpine skiing, bobsleigh and other events. It features 24-hour dining services, fitness training areas, medical stations, and public gathering spaces, and will welcome participants from around the world during the Winter Games.
(2026-02-08). Haaretz fact-check: Meeting protocols show lies and deceptions about October 7. haaretz.com Minutes reviewed by Haaretz prove that Netanyahu lied, distorted and omitted facts in his version of the events of October 7 and the decision-making that led to the intelligence failure, which he published in a 55-page declassified document…
(2026-02-08). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-08). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-08). Uganda avoids retaliation to US visa restrictions, prefers to talk. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended the US Government for publishing the new US travel regulations that include stringent visa restrictions, adding that it will not reciprocate. Effective January 21, 2026, the US Department of State paused all immigrant visa issuances to nationals of countries, including Uganda, whose …
(2026-02-08). CDF declares 2026 elections the most peaceful since 1996. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate …
(2026-02-08). Iran: Enrichment is Non-Negotiable, But Proposes Confidence Measures. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that recognizing Iran's right to enrich uranium is essential for successful nuclear talks with the U. S. American and Iranian diplomats met indirectly in Oman to revive discussions amidst U. S. military presence near Iran and Tehran's threats of a strong response if attacked. Araqchi emphasized that Iran cannot …
(2026-02-08). Why Venezuela's Socialist Party is losing control. moderndiplomacy.eu In Venezuela's main oil city, Maracaibo, members of the ruling socialist party have been checking local support after President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U. S. forces. Roughly half of those surveyed reported that they no longer supported the party, indicating significant division among members. While Reuters could not confirm the exact findings, they align …
(2026-02-08). Saudi Arabia Uses Investment Package to Cement Influence in New Syria. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia has announced a significant investment plan for Syria, focusing on sectors like energy, aviation, real estate, and telecommunications. The investment fund, named Elaf Fund, will allocate 7.5 billion Saudi riyals (about $2 billion) for developing two airports in Aleppo in several phases, as stated by the Saudi investment minister, Khalid al-Falih. In civil …
(2026-02-08). A 'Blizzard of Votes': Takaichi's Goal in Japan's Unusual Winter Election. moderndiplomacy.eu Japanese voters faced heavy snow on Sunday as they went to the polls in an election expected to result in a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Forecasts suggested her conservative coalition would gain about 300 out of 465 seats in the lower house of parliament, a rise from the 232 seats they are …
(2026-02-08). What's at Stake in Japan's Pivotal Election. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is aiming for power in an upcoming national election, with polls indicating a significant win for her conservative party. Poll results show her Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, could secure around 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house of parliament. …
(2026-02-08). Thailand Votes Under Threat of Political Turmoil. moderndiplomacy.eu Voters in Thailand participated in a general election marked by a contest between three main groups: conservatives, progressives, and populists. No single party is anticipated to gain a clear majority, which could lead to ongoing political instability. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for this snap election in December, amidst rising nationalism due to a border …
(2026-02-08). Modi, Anwar Seek to Elevate India-Malaysia Trade and Defence Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday to strengthen trade and explore collaborations in semiconductors, defence, and other areas. This visit marks Modi's first since the two nations established a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. The meeting will take place at Anwar's official residence in Putrajaya, where …
(2026-02-08). Indian Refiners Ditch Russian Oil to Win U.S. Trade Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Indian refiners are avoiding purchases of Russian oil for delivery in April, a decision influenced by the desire to finalize a trade pact with the U. S. India and the U. S. are working on a trade deal that aims to lower tariffs and strengthen economic ties. Major Indian refiners, including Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, …
(2026-02-08). United States soft power is collapsing and the world needs to adjust. moderndiplomacy.eu The American leadership, since…
(2026-02-08). Ukraine Sanctions Third-Party Suppliers to Russian Arms Industry. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced sanctions on foreign manufacturers that supply components for Russian drones and missiles used against Ukraine. He stated that these companies enable Russia to bypass existing sanctions. The sanctions target several Chinese companies and firms from the former Soviet Union, the UAE, and Panama. Despite peace negotiations, Russia has intensified its …
(2026-02-08). When Washington Steps Back, Europe Blinks. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is not the solid backbone that both India and the European Union had counted on, and the change is not covert. Washington has turned transactional on security pledges and commerce more publicly; this has made allies and partners ask an awkward question, which is, what is the price when the support of …
(2026-02-08). Portugal Heads to Runoff With Socialist Candidate Favored to Win. moderndiplomacy.eu Portugal held a presidential runoff election on Sunday between leftist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right candidate Andre Ventura, with polls indicating a strong lead for Seguro. Recent storms caused heavy rain and wind, leading to voting delays in three municipalities, impacting about 37,000 voters, or 0.3% of the electorate. Official results are expected later in …
(2026-02-08). Iran won't halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi says. newarab.com 
Iran's top diplomat Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, said that Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium. | "Iran has paid a very heavy price for its peaceful nuclear programme and for uranium enrichment,"
(2026-02-08). Security officer arrested over killings in Suweida. newarab.com 
(2026-02-08). Islamic State claims Pakistan mosque bombing that killed 31. newarab.com 
(2026-02-08). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-02-08). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). A Managed War? How US Diplomacy May Be Reshaping Russia's Escalation Strategy in Ukraine. thinktank.pk Recent disclosures by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a US-imposed June deadline to end the Russia—Ukraine war have raised serious questions within policy and security circles. As Russian forces intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and negotiations remain stalled, concerns are mounting that Washington's current diplomatic approach may be inadvertently granting Moscow operational latitude in …
(2026-02-08). Is Germany Becoming Europe's Most Unequal Major Economy? thinktank.pk Germany's rising public concern about social inequality is not happening in a vacuum; it reflects broader patterns and divergences across the European Union. When comparative data is brought into the picture, Germany's challenges appear both unique and characteristic of larger European socioeconomic dynamics. Wealth Inequality: Germany Among the Most Unequal Major EU Economies Wealth — …
(2026-02-08). Winter Olympics 2026 Kick Off at Milan's San Siro Opening Ceremony. thinktank.pk Thousands of fans filled Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium as the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began. Supporters from around the world waved national flags and celebrated a historic moment as Italy hosted the Olympic Games once again. The spectacular opening ceremony featured world-renowned artists including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Laura Pausini, with more …