(2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 146: Israeli forces massacre civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli tanks and warplanes reportedly targeted civilians waiting for aid, killing at least 77 and wounding hundreds. Meanwhile, international aid groups say airdrops of aid are so "negligible" that they "perpetuate the overall blockade strategy."
(2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 146: Israeli forces massacre civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. mondoweiss.net
(2024-02-29). Rafah's Dire Plight: Netanyahu's Last Grasp for Victory. mintpressnews.com 
Israel hoped that Gazans would rush in their hundreds of thousands to the Sinai Desert. They did not. Then began speaking of "voluntary migration." Still, Palestinians stayed. Now, they've agreed to invade Rafah, a last-ditch effort to orchestrate another Nakba.
(2024-02-29). Rafah's Dire Plight: Netanyahu's Last Grasp for Victory. mintpressnews.com The Palestinian city of Rafah is not just older than Israel; it is as old as civilization itself. It has existed for thousands of years. The Canaanites referred to it as Rafia, and Rafia has been almost always there, guarding the southern frontiers of Palestine, ancient and modern. As the gateway between two continents and …
(2024-02-29). There Is No Place for the Palestinians of Gaza to Go. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On February 9, 2024, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his army would advance into Rafah, the last remaining city in Gaza not occupied by the Israelis. Most of the 2.3 million Palestinians who live in Gaza had fled to its southern border with Egypt after being told by the Israelis on October 13, 2023, that the north had to be abandoned and that the south would be a "safe zone." As the Palestinians from the north, particularly from G …
(2024-02-29). NJ Medical Students for Palestinian — Remember the Names of the Victims of Genocide! fightbackbetter.com 
A few months ago, NJMS students came together to write the names of the martyrs of Gaza. On Friday, February…
(2024-02-29). Tell Ministers Joly, Hussen, and Miller to Stop Genocide or Resign! socialistproject.ca 
Canada has ignored repeated warnings from UN experts and the World Court on the risk of Israel committing genocide in Gaza, and Canada's response to developments have even worsened the crisis. In particular, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly resisted calls for a ceasefire, refused to condemn Israel's violence against Palestinians and ignored the World Courts finding of a "plausible" genocide in Gaza. | Minist…
(2024-02-29). Lula, Israel's Genocide, and Racism on Brazilian Corporate Media. pressenza.com "Brazilian diplomatic tradition relies on solving problems. The 'incident' with Israel takes the opposite direction and affects not only the image of our country but also the course of subjects that actually matter for the population in an electoral year." With these words, the host of Brazil's most renowned talk show,
(2024-02-29). Amid genocide, EU eyes more trade with Israel. electronicintifada.net Ursula von der Leyen exploits crisis to urge greater militarization.
(2024-02-29). Mattarella scolded the police who beat schoolchildren protesting Gaza genocide. mronline.org 
Mattarella: 'Batons against young people are an expression of failure.' The president issues a sharp warning to the police and interior minister. The government: 'Law enforcement is not to be touched.'
(2024-02-29). Lula, Israel's genocide, and racism on Brazilian corporate media. peoplesdispatch.org "Brazilian diplomatic tradition relies on solving problems. The 'incident' with Israel takes the opposite direction and affects not only the image of our country but also the course of subjects that actually matter for the population in an electoral year." With these words, the host of Brazil's most renowned talk show,
(2024-02-29). Amid genocide, EU eyes more trade with Israel. electronicintifada.net
(2024-02-29). It is dark before the dawn, but Israeli settler colonialism is at an end. By: Ilan Pappe. midwesternmarx.com 
Professor Ilan Pappe spoke at IHRC's annual Genocide Memorial Day in London, UK on 21st January 2024, on the need to understand that the genocide of Palestinians we are currently witnessing, as brutal as it is, is also the demise of the so-called Jewish state. We need to be ready to imagine a new world beyond it.——The idea that Zionism is settler colonialism is not new. Palestinian scholars in the 1960s working in Beirut in the PLO Research Centre had already underst …
(2024-02-29). Amid Genocide, EU Eyes More Trade With Israel. expose-news.com Ursula von der Leyen sees genocide as a business opportunity. Just this week, the European Commission president argued that a new "mindset" is required to bolster the weapons industry. "The continuing war in Gaza …
(2024-02-29). Twenty weeks of protests in Australia against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "I'm increasingly convinced that socialism is the only option. There's clearly a need for a change, for a system that doesn't work in the interests of profit and exploitation."
(2024-02-29). Australian pseudo-left and Greens seek to wear down Gaza protests by appealing to pro-genocide Labor government. wsws.org It has become increasingly obvious to many participants that the orientation being advanced at the demonstrations—that the same governments backing Israel can be pressured to halt the mass killing and devastation in Gaza—has failed.
(2024-02-29). Australian government expands military involvement in US-led attacks on Yemen. wsws.org While the increase is small, the decision signals the Labor government's unalloyed political commitment to US war plans in the Middle East and its full support for the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-02-29). Michigan primary vote provides glimpse of mass opposition to Biden's backing of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org While the100,000 votes for "uncommitted" rather than Biden express popular outrage over the genocide in Gaza, Democrats promoting the campaign are trying to channel this sentiment behind the capitalist party of war and reaction.
(2024-02-29). "Is the Israeli occupation of the Gaza strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem legal under international law?" A Palestinian Legal Masterpiece by Dr. Ralph Wilde at the ICJ. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). Israel Is an Illegal State. Dr. Ralph Wilde at the ICJ. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). UNRWA says humanitarian aid to Gaza has halved, appeals for more donations. channelnewsasia.com Around US$450 million in funding has been suspended by key donors, following allegations that several of the UN agency's employees were involved in the Oct 7 attack.
(2024-02-29). On Aaron Bushnell, Methinks The Israel Apologist Doth Protest Too Much: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): Currently there has been a famine …
(2024-02-29). On Aaron Bushnell, Methinks The Israel Apologist Doth Protest Too Much. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "Bitch if he didn't accomplish anything you wouldn't be here in my notifications frantically telling me he didn't accomplish anything."
(2024-02-29). New Yorkers demand their city council call for a ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org NYC Palestine solidarity organizations are holding a 24-hour vigil outside of City Hall to apply pressure to City Council to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza…
(2024-02-29). Labor calls for ceasefire grow. workers.org 
Press conference calling for a ceasefire with Congressional Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush and UAW President Shawn Fain, Dec. 14, 2023. A number of major U.S. unions have united around the call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Seven of them, along with over 200 local and regional labor bodies, . . . |
(2024-02-29). No deployment of NATO ground troops to Ukraine! pressenza.com The Action Alliance against the NATO Security Conference has adopted the following declaration during its meeting on February 27, 2024: | No deployment of NATO ground troops to Ukraine! | Immediate initiation of negotiations between the Russian Federation and NATO! | Immediate ceasefire! | The Action Alliance against the NATO Security Conference acknowledges that the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, as well as an unknown number of government leaders from NATO member states, are publicly considering the deployment of ground troops to Ukraine. | While Chancellor Scholz, in an initial reaction,…
(2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 145: Hamas Warns Israel And US Of 'Political Machinations' Amid Talks. popularresistance.org Hamas' armed wing, Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, launched on Wednesday morning a barrage of missiles from southern Lebanon on Israeli targets in the north. | Al-Qssam Brigades said it bombed "the headquarters of Israel's 769th Eastern Brigade (Camp Ghaibour), and its airport barracks in Beit Hilal in northern occupied Palestine, with two missile salvos consisting of 40 Grad missiles." | It said the attack comes as a response to "the Zionist massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip and the assassination of the martyred leaders and their brothers in the southern suburbs of Lebanon," referring to Saleh Al-Arou…
(2024-02-29). Palestinian leader rejects principles of Netanyahu's 'Day After' plan. tass.com Abbas "warned about dangerous consequences of Netanyahu's principles that challenge international efforts towards a ceasefire and calls for the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip"
(2024-02-29). US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won't Be Executed If He's Extradited. scheerpost.com 
Protest to free Julian Assange at the UK Consulate in NYC on Feb. 20, 2024 (Flickr) By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout On February 20 and 21, as nearly 1,000 supporters of Julian Assange gathered outside the London courthouse, a two-judge panel of the High Court of Justice presided over a "permission hearing." Assange's lawyers asked …
(2024-02-29). Columbia's crackdown on Palestine protests serves imperialism. electronicintifada.net America's universities assist the war economy.
(2024-02-29). Children International condemns 'mass killing of children' in Israel-Gaza conflict. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network 'Mass killing of children in slow motion' unfolds in Gaza, reports Save the Children International. Six children perish in north Gaza due to dehydration and malnutrition, with others critical, Gaza Health Ministry reveals. Doctors Without Borders alarms over Gaza's healthcare system collapse amid attacks. Samantha Power, USAID head, emphasizes urgent need …
(2024-02-29). From Guernica to Gaza. By: Raouf Halaby. midwesternmarx.com 
To say that I was awed is an understatement.Standing in front of Picasso's 11.5 ft. x 25.5 ft. celebrated painting Guernica is one of the most sobering encounters I've had the displeasure of experiencing. Displeasure because the massive composition's theme is revoltingly gruesome. Since that dastardly first-of-its-kind-waging-of-wars, nations have not learned to abide by and practice peaceful and harmonious existence.World War 2 was followed by war …
(2024-02-29). At least 30 Palestinians killed as result on Israel's strikes on refugee camps in Gaza. tass.com According to the Al Jazeera, at least 25 Palestinians, mostly women and children, died after airstrikes on the Nuseirat and al-Bureij refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip…
(2024-02-29). At least nine children die of hunger in Gaza in past day — TV. tass.com According to Al Jazeera, seven children died in the Kamal Adwan Hospital from malnutrition…
(2024-02-29). Reporters Without Shame: Top 'Media Rights' Organization Ignores Rampant Killings of Gaza Journalists. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). Gaza death toll exceeds 30,000 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As Israel continues its brutal aggression on Gaza, the Ministry of Health in the enclave announced that the death toll has exceeded the 30,000 people mark with more than half of them being children. "The number of martyrs exceeds 30,000," a ministry statement said. It added that the toll includes at least 79 deaths reported overnight.Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been attempting to broker a cease-fire to put an end to the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza, with negotiators requesting a six-week respite in the nearly five-month conflict.Mediators suggested an agreement could fi…
(2024-02-29). US considering possibility of airdropping aid into Gaza — media. tass.com According to the United Nations, the amount of aid reaching Gaza fell by half in February compared to January…
(2024-02-29). The People of Gaza Are Being Deliberately Starved. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). Israel systematically blocking aid access to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations said on Tuesday that Israeli forces are "systematically" blocking access to people in Gaza, complicating the task of delivering aid in what has become a lawless war zone."It has become nearly impossible to evacuate the sick or wounded and deliver aid in northern Gaza and increasingly difficult in the south," said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA. Israeli officials have blocked all scheduled assistance convoys to the north in recent weeks. According to the World Health Organization, the last time people were permitted in was January 23, even convoys that had…
(2024-02-29). Children International condemns 'mass killing of children' in Israel-Gaza conflict. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network 'Mass killing of children in slow motion' unfolds in Gaza, reports Save the Children International. Six children perish in north Gaza due to dehydration and malnutrition, with others critical, Gaza Health Ministry reveals. Doctors Without Borders alarms over Gaza's healthcare system collapse amid attacks. Samantha Power, USAID head, emphasizes urgent need …
(2024-02-29). Monthly Review (Feb 2024). monthlyreview.org As Israel continues its atrocities in Gaza, the editors examine the nature of exterminism and its relation to what threatens to become a permanent Nakba.
(2024-02-29). Gaza: Hunger as a weapon. workers.org 
According to the United Nations World Food Program, 80% of the people of the world threatened with famine — dying because of a severe lack of food or water — are Palestinians living in Gaza. Al Jazeera reports that "Half a million people in Gaza face starvation, and all 2.3 . . . |
(2024-02-29). At least 70 killed, 250 injured in new Israeli massacre in Gaza City. albawaba.com
(2024-02-29). Gaza's Al-Zaytoun turned into 'Merkava cemetery'. thecradle.co
(2024-02-29). IDF reports eliminating 'terrorist cells' in Gaza Strip. tass.com Commenting on its activity in Khan Yunis, the IDF said that its troops had killed terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in that area…
(2024-02-29). PDF of February 29 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. China: Palestine has right to armed struggle The sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell Students walk out for Palestine Gaza: Hunger as a weapon Imperialist hypocrisy marks Assange persecution Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2024-02-29). US veterans burn uniforms at vigil for Aaron Bushnell. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A vigil was held outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC in memory of US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell who burnt himself against the war in Gaza.During the vigil for Aaron Bushnell, which was hosted by veterans, many took uniforms and burnt them in a way to show solidarity with Palestinians in the face of the Israeli aggressive war which started on Oct. 7.A video was shared online showing fire and veterans placing their uniforms inside while a banner was seen in the background with the sentence: "Veterans say: FREE PALESTINE! Remember Aaron Bushnell."US VETERANS BURN THEIR UNIFORMS | AT AARON B…
(2024-02-29). As Gaza starves, Israeli protesters are blocking vital aid. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). BHM: 7 Black American activists who stood up for Palestine. newarab.com 
"Black folks have always been about Palestine". That was the response of travel writer Imani Bashir on X, in response to a tweet by "Barely four years after George Floyd's murder, many young Black activists have landed upon Gaza as their next social justice journey. But this deepening alignment — this 'movement-mooching' — reveals something far more d…
(2024-02-29). Gaza Writes Back: Refaat Alareer passes torch to Gazan youth. newarab.com 
Gaza Writes Back is a collection of 23 short stories edited by This collection, published in 2014, is the first of its kind as it features young Gazan writers sharing fiction written entirely in English — removing the need for translation and, by extension, the possibility of what they want to say being lost to English readers around the world who are unfamiliar with the Gazan experience. | Gaza Writes Ba…
(2024-02-29). California prisoner 'donates salary' for Gaza. newarab.com 
A California inmate has donated hours' worth of his salary to The donation, worth $17.74, corresponds to what the inmate, who goes by the chosen name of "Hamza", earned for 136 hours working as a porter and janitor in prison. His hourly wage was 13 cents, according to the paycheck posted by Mashouf. | Mashouf said he had met Hamza in 2009 through a friend in Los Angeles' Muslim community who…
(2024-02-29). French diplomats honour Gaza colleagues killed in war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). Hamas 'showing flexibility' in Gaza truce talks: Haniyeh. newarab.com 
Hamas's political chief He said that Israeli militarily failures cannot be accomplished by "political" means and that Hamas is being open in talk…
(2024-02-29). Israel kills over 30,000 in Gaza amid food queue massacre. newarab.com 
Gaza's health ministry said Thursday more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since While mediators say a Mean…
(2024-02-29). No happiness for Motaz Azaiza after award win amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Palestinian photojournalist In a post shared to social media platforms X and Instagram, Azaiza shared pictures of himself in a suit receiving the TRT's World Citizen Award for his documenting of the brutal realities for life in Gaza. | Ho…
(2024-02-29). Qatar's emir warns of 'race against time' for Gaza hostages. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). Yemen's Military Operations Signal A New Phase In The Red Sea. popularresistance.org Residents of Yemen's capital city of Sanaa endured another harrowing night last Saturday as American and British aircraft dropped bombs on an insecticide manufacturer in a dense residential neighborhood. In the wake of the airstrikes, MintPress News reporter Ahmed AbdulKareem went to the Al-Nahda neighborhood in the center of the city, where a fire rising dozens of meters into the air illuminated nearby homes. | There, he found a chaotic scene eerily reminiscent of those now regularly seen in Gaza in the wake of Israeli raids.
(2024-02-29). Israel's response to Hamas attack has 'gone too far', but severing ties would not help Palestinians, says Singapore. channelnewsasia.com "Whilst we may feel a diversity of emotions on this, the worst thing would be to let this quarrel polarise and divide us as Singaporeans," says Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
(2024-02-29). Suspicious package found near the US Embassy in Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli police block the vicinity of the US Embassy in Tel Aviv after reports of a suspicious package threat. The object was discovered near the US embassy, but responding security officials believe there is no connection between the object and the location. According to sources, the incident is of a criminal nature, Jerusalem Post reported.
(2024-02-29). Southern Lebanon Stands With Resistance Despite Israeli Terrorism. orinocotribune.com The principles of the people of southern Lebanon remain unchanged since the 90s when it comes to the Resistance, as they stand in the face of Israeli terrorism and declare their unwavering support for the Resistance. | Numerous villages in southern Lebanon mourned in early February more than a dozen civilian martyrs who were killed by the Israeli occupation. There was also a large number of casualties, including 14 people who were injured in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Ghazieh area (south of Sidon). | Three days earlier, the towns of Nabatiyeh and al-Sawaneh buried 10 martyrs in a magnificent process…
(2024-02-29). Palestine condemns Israel's seizure of land in West Bank. tass.com The media reported that Israel annexed a 264-hectare plot of land near the large Jewish settlement of Ma'ale Adumim, east of Jerusalem in the West Bank…
(2024-02-29). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria, Causing 'Material Losses'. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes were launched against Syria on Wednesday, targeting an area outside of Damascus, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The SANA report said that Syrian air defenses intercepted some of the Israeli missiles, and a military source said the strikes only caused material damage, with no casualties reported. A correspondent for Lebanon's Al Mayadeen reported …
(2024-02-29). Habonim Dror: How Israeli Regime Recruits Left-Wing Americans to Fan Zionism. By: Shabbir Rizvi. midwesternmarx.com 
One of the most profound awakenings for Westerners since the launch of the Palestinian resistance operation Al-Aqsa Storm has been their understanding of how influential the Zionist lobby is.This lobby, which works in line with the US State Department when it can and independently and subversively when it cannot, tends to influence major arenas of societal interest.On the surface level, one can simply follow the money and understand the phenomenon: the Israeli lobby pouring million …
(2024-02-29). Palestinian prisoner Assef Refae dies after denial of treatment. peoplesdispatch.org At least 11 Palestinians have been killed inside Israeli prisons since October 7 after being denied medical care or due to brutal treatment meted out by prison authorities…
(2024-02-29). Hamas claims rocket attack from Lebanon on north Israel. newarab.com 
The military wing of the Palestinian group Hamas's armed wing the The group claimed in a statement on its Te…
(2024-02-29). Israel U-turns Aqsa Ramadan restrictions after Hamas warning. newarab.com 
This comes after a A report by Israel's Channel 12 on Wednesday said the security cabinet will be the primary decision-maker regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque policy during Ramadan. | This move potentially sidelines far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who has
(2024-02-29). Israel voters give Tel Aviv, Jerusalem mayors new terms. newarab.com 
The mayors of The early results also showed that ultra-Orthodox parties won nearly half the vote in Jerusalem city council contests, primarily due to low turnout among other blocs. | Is…
(2024-02-29). Israeli filmmaker faces death threats after Berlinale speech. newarab.com 
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham spoke out on Tuesday about his encounter with death threats following his highly-publicised speech in Saturday's Abraham and Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra addressed the audience following their Best Documentary Film category win that brought them for the Panorama Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, most commonly known as the Berlinale. | Upon receiving the award for 'No Other Land', the duo highlighted the…
(2024-02-29). EU diplomats condemn Israeli demolitions in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
More than 20 European diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah issued a joint statement on Tuesday against Israeli The statement reiterates a public statement by the EU on 15 February
(2024-02-29). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). World Court Hearing on Legality of Israeli Occupation Ends Following Week of Testimony. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-29). National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system. sanews.gov.za National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system | National Treasury has published its Policy Position Statement titled, 'A Simpler, Stronger Financial Sector Ombud System', which outlines proposed reforms to the ombud system. | The Policy Position Statement follows the publication of a World Bank Diagnostic Study in 2021 titled, 'South Africa – Financial Ombud System Diagnostic'. | "The study provided an independent review of South Africa's financial ombud system and recommended reforms to enhance consumer protection and encourage good quality outcomes in the financial services sec…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections | Cabinet has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's proclamation of 29 May 2024 as the date for the General Elections, following his consultations with the Electoral Commission of South Africa and all nine provincial Premiers on the state of readiness for the national and provincial elections. | Briefing media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni emphasised that Cabinet has called on everyone, especially the youth, to exercise their right to vote. | "Years of untold sacrifice and struggle for our freedom culminated in the right to vote…
(2024-02-29). SA works on exiting FATF grey list. sanews.gov.za SA works on exiting FATF grey list | National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's grey listing, it remains a challenge to address all 17 of the remaining action items by February 2025. | "All relevant agencies and authorities will need to continue to demonstrate significant improvements, and also for such improvements are being sustained," National Treasury said on Thursday. | The FATF is the international standard-setting body that oversees global compliance with anti-money laun…
(2024-02-29). South African Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: Saudi Arabia is a strategic market for agriculture. tvbrics.com 
The visit by a delegation from Saudi Arabia, was aimed at strengthening agricultural trade between the two countries…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting | Cabinet has considered and approved the hosting of the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) to take place in South Africa in June 2024. | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said it has been 10 years since Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries signed the Articles of the NDB at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, marking the establishment of the "first multilateral development institution by emerging and developing countries". | Briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Ntshavheni sa…
(2024-02-29). South Africa has begun preparations for its G20 presidency. tvbrics.com 
The country's Cabinet of Ministers has reviewed a report on preparations…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit | Cabinet has expressed its confidence in South Africa's ability to host a successful G20 Summit, drawing upon its track record of successfully organising major events such as the BRICS Summit and the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA). | This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who addressed a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria. | The Minister told the media that Cabinet received and considered a report on the preparations for South Africa's hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025 as well as taking over the Pres…
(2024-02-29). UK, US carry out strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen — report. tass.com The media reported that no details were given about the result of the strikes…
(2024-02-29). US Ambassador reaffirms continued support of health care in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States of America has pledged to continue financially supporting healthcare initiatives in Uganda in order to combat epidemics and other health challenges. William Popp, the US Ambassador to Uganda said this during his visit to Fort Portal Regional Referal Hospital, to monitor the projects funded by the …
(2024-02-29). Russia's Rapid Growth Shows Immunity to West's Cold War Tricks That Sapped USSR. sputnikglobe.com President Vladimir Putin outlined his vision for Russia's future development and emphasized its growth potential together with BRICS during his State of the Nation speech on Thursday. He stressed that a lasting world order is impossible without a strong Russia.
(2024-02-29). Dilma Criticizes the "Unfair" Global Financial System and Highlights the Rise of BRICS as an Engine of Transformation. infobrics.org The head of the BRICS Bank confirms that the trend is to increase the weight of the bloc of emerging countries in the global economy…
(2024-02-29). BRICS Share in Global Economy Per Purchasing Power Parity to Rise to 36.6% by 2028 – Putin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The share of BRICS in the global economy at purchasing power parity will increase to 36.6% by 2028, while the G7's share will drop to 27.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). Putin: BRICS countries to be able to generate about 37 per cent of global GDP by 2028. tvbrics.com The Russian leader said this during his traditional address to the Federal Assembly…
(2024-02-29). Brazilian authorities launch programme to stimulate investment in sustainable development projects. tvbrics.com The Inter-American Development Bank will provide financing for the programme…
(2024-02-29). Brazilian authorities launch programme to stimulate investment in sustainable development projects. tvbrics.com 
The Inter-American Development Bank will provide financing for the programme…
(2024-02-29). Zircon, Su-57 with Kh-69, Tornado-S with kamikaze drones… Russia's tech edge in Ukraine grows. infobrics.org Moscow's capabilities have now surpassed all expectations, both at home and abroad. By integrating multiple military technologies, Russia is creating perhaps the deadliest combination on the modern (and future) battlefield. This is certainly bad news for the Neo-Nazi junta and the political West.
(2024-02-29). Russia and Partners: Priorities of the BRICS –°hairmanship. infobrics.org The year 2024 is a landmark year for the foreign policy of the Russian Federation. Despite persistent attempts by a number of states to isolate our country or, at least, present such a picture that key foreign nations are fencing off from Moscow, de facto the situation is completely different…
(2024-02-29). Company in the UAE adds artificial intelligence observer to its board of directors. tvbrics.com 
It has no voting rights…
(2024-02-29). Towards Financial Independence: BRICS Eyes Settlements in National Currencies. sputnikglobe.com SAO PAULO, Brazil (Sputnik) – Most countries at a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors supported the departure from the dollar, agreeing that settlements in national currencies are what the countries in the bloc need, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov told Sputnik.
(2024-02-29). CIA behind Ukrainian disaster. infobrics.org US mercenaries unintentionally reveal to Russian pranksters that Western intelligence leads Ukrainian decision-making process.
(2024-02-29). BRICS Share in Global Economy at Purchasing Power Parity to Rise to 36.6% by 2028 – Putin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The share of BRICS in the global economy at purchasing power parity will increase to 36.6% by 2028, while the G7's share will drop to 27.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). BRICS Emerges as a Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Economic Shifts: Opportunities for Jamaica and CARICOM. infobrics.org The global economy is undergoing seismic shifts, with the BRICS bloc emerging as a formidable force. As the West grapples with economic struggles, countries like Jamaica and CARICOM nations have the opportunity to seek associate status with BRICS, potentially providing much-needed stability and growth…
(2024-02-29). Head of Tatarstan: Role of Africa in the system of world economy and international relations continues to grow steadily. tvbrics.com 
Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with First Vice President of Zimbabwe Constantino Chiwenga…
(2024-02-29). White House admits Ukraine will lose more territory within next two months. infobrics.org Russia warns NATO of "inevitable" conflict if alliance troops are sent to Ukraine.
(2024-02-29). Iran is in process of developing vaccine for leishmaniasis. tvbrics.com 
Pasteur Institute of Iran has taken up the task of developing the world's first vaccine against the disease…
(2024-02-29). Russia's Strategic Nuclear Forces in State of Full Readiness – Putin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia's strategic nuclear forces are in a state of full readiness, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). Outcome of US election least important for Russia than ever — expert. tass.com Dmitry Trenin pointed out that in fact today Russia and the US have only one really serious point of agreement in their relationship – the prevention of nuclear war…
(2024-02-29). Vladimir Putin warns Nato nations of nuclear war risk if troops fight in Ukraine. geo.tv 
Russia will not allow anyone to interfere in its internal affairs, Putin says in his annual address to parliament…
(2024-02-29). Avangard complex to ensure Russian security for decades to come. tass.com Sergey Ivanov also listed Burevestnik cruise missile with unlimited range and Poseidon nuclear-powered torpedo, as well as Peresvet laser…
(2024-02-29). Japan urged cooperation in international monitoring for the disposal of nuclear-tainted water. ecns.cn China once again urged Japan to responsibly handle the disposal of its nuclear-contaminated waters and cooperate in establishing a comprehensive, effective and independently driven long-term international monitoring mechanism involving all relevant stakeholders.
(2024-02-29). 4th round of water discharge starts amid anger. ecns.cn Instead of responding to concerns of residents and neighboring countries, Japan commenced the fourth round of releasing nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). US Defense Secretary Austin Says NATO Will be in Fight With Russia if Ukraine Falls. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Thursday that he "really believes" that if Ukraine loses in the ongoing conflict, NATO will have to fight Russia next.
(2024-02-29). Ukraine's defeat would raise risk of clash between Russia, NATO — US defense secretary. tass.com Lloyd Austin claimed that Russian leadership "won't stop there" if Ukraine is defeated…
(2024-02-29). Explosive Truth of US' Nord Stream Sabotage Could 'Destroy' NATO. sputnikglobe.com NATO has always allowed the United States to control Europe's military policy. Now it's dictating its energy policy, too.
(2024-02-29). From Memes to Doxxing: Unmasking NATO's Information Warfare Strategy. mintpressnews.com 
NATO's shocking 'Humour in online information warfare' working paper reveals a sinister strategy, encouraging cyberbullying and doxxing as tools of war, unraveling the disturbing reality of meme-driven manipulation in online spaces.
(2024-02-29). Pentagon's statements about Russia-NATO direct clash insane — diplomat. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, "everyone can see who the aggressor is – it is Washington"
(2024-02-29). Jeffery Sachs: Stop wasting resources on the military. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | American Economist and Public Policy Analyst Prof. Jeffrey Sachs has urged world leaders to stop wasting resources on the military. Sachs is of the view that money spent on war should be going to education, transport infrastructure, and the protection of natural capital among others. He also believes that there …
(2024-02-29). When Migrant Children Disappear, Many Cases Remain Unsolved. popularresistance.org Culpeper, Virginia — Jessica Mariela Domingo-Méndez skipped breakfast the morning of Jan. 20, 2023, and ran out the front door of her sister's house to catch the school bus. The 17-year-old never returned home. | Sixteen-year-old Horlandina Lopez-Perez left her aunt's home in the middle of the night on Oct. 1, 2022, with her four-month-old son and a few baby clothes. | Alexander Perez-Méndez, 17, thanked his sponsor for dinner on Dec. 4, 2021, before going to bed. That was the last time the sponsor saw him. | "She just left. She didn't say anything," said Jessica's older sister, Patricia Perez-Méndez (No re…
(2024-02-29). Former business manager makes career switch to become solar engineer at 65. channelnewsasia.com Industry watchers said courses that mid-career workers take up must address the gaps and needs of the job market moving forward.
(2024-02-29). Johns Hopkins Graduate Student-Workers Picket, Negotiations Stall. popularresistance.org One year ago, graduate student-workers at Johns Hopkins University overwhelmingly voted to unionize under the banner of Teachers and Researchers United (TRU-UE), which is affiliated with United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. While workers had much to celebrate with their historic union election victory, bargaining a first contract with the university administration has been another story. On February 20, fed up with what workers say have been disrespectful and insufficient offers from the university administration, TRU-UE members held practice pickets on campus to show the administration what's in store…
(2024-02-29). U.S. AFRICOM Airstrikes Feared To Have Killed Two Cuban Doctors. popularresistance.org The National Network on Cuba, The Black Alliance for Peace, and Lowcountry Action Committee strongly condemn the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Somalia reported to have killed 2 Cuban doctors. We demand the U.S. release all information about the bombing to Cuba and the victims' families. | Cuba has deployed more than 600,000 health workers to 165 nations over the last six decades on medical missions. Two Cubans serving in Kenya, Dr. Assel Herrera Correa, a specialist in general medicine, and Dr. Landy Rodriguez Hernandez, a surgeon, were kidnapped there in 2019 and held in Jilib, southern Somalia.
(2024-02-29). How Workers Brought Starbucks To The Bargaining Table. progressivehub.net NATASCHA ELENA UHLMANN | IN THESE TIMES…
(2024-02-29). Northern Virginia transit workers' strike enters second week after union and company negotiations fail. wsws.org Since last week, several hundred bus drivers, mechanics, utility, facility workers and clerks have been involved in the largest transit strike in the Washington D.C. region since 2019.
(2024-02-29). "The union is doing nothing": New York City UPS workers speak out as company announces more layoffs. wsws.org Around 135 jobs will reportedly be lost at the the Western Region International Air Hub in southern California, one of UPS' largest air facilities in the country.
(2024-02-29). Sri Lankan university student union prepares another reactionary alliance with opposition parties. wsws.org We warn students and workers that the FSP and IUSF are preparing another political disaster, just as they did during the April—July 2022 mass uprising against former President Rajapakse and his government.
(2024-02-29). Uganda to vaccinate over 10,000 health workers against ebola. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to vaccinate over 10,000 high risk health workers against Ebola starting in May, 2024. The exercise will target mainly 20 districts along the border line with the DR Congo, and some places in Kampala city against Ebola. This revelation was made by Dr. Henry Kyobe, a Ministry …
(2024-02-29). Argentinian Working People Fight Milei Government With A General Strike. popularresistance.org More than 1.5 million people took part in a general strike in Argentina on January 24 against a new president and his aggressive anti-union "reforms." | Self-described "liberal-libertarian" Javier Milei, who won the November 22 presidential elections, is an economist who became popular as a panelist on a TV show. He advocated for ending the "privileges" of the "casta"—defined as corrupt politicians and social and union leaders taking advantage of "good people." | With a new party, Freedom Advances (La Libertad Avanza), Milei won the votes of a range of people, from working-class people disappointed and angr…
(2024-02-29). 24 childcare homes listed to close in Mukono. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has confirmed shortlisting 24 childcare homes at risk of closure in Mukono district. The arrangement is a pilot study aimed at closing several other illegal homes across the country. The list shall be issued after the final thorough inspections. According to …
(2024-02-29). 'You're no threat': Margaret Hodge tears apart Reform UK's Richard Tice. leftfootforward.org Labour's Margaret Hodge has taken apart Reform UK's leader Richard Tice, as the pair clashed on Sky News over discussions about how much of an impact the populist right-wing party could have on the upcoming general election. | The debate came after Tory MP Lee Anderson had the whip withdrawn after making Islamophobic and bigoted remarks about the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. | Anderson told GB News last week that that 'Islamists' had 'got control' of the mayor of London. His Islamophobic comments were slammed by Khan as well as senior Tories including Sajid Javid, who branded them "a ridiculous thing to say".
(2024-02-29). People(s)-Centered Human Rights and the Black Radical Tradition. mronline.org 
The West's fiction of "human rights" has been weaponized by neoliberals to rationalize naked imperialist interventions. But if human rights are to have any relevance for the oppressed, they must be "de-colonized" and given meaning by the oppressed themselves: a People(s)-Centered Human Rights (PCHR).
(2024-02-29). Analyzing Pakistan's Decision To Begin Building A Decade-Delayed Pipeline With Iran. thealtworld.com Observers shouldn't interpret this move as a blatant act of defiance against the country's traditional American partner, however, but rather as a pragmatic means to avoid having Iran take Pakistan to the International Arbitration Court upon the expiry of its deadline to begin construction on this project. | Pakistan's Cabinet Committee on Energy
(2024-02-29). The Revolutionary Potential Of The Abandon Biden Initiatives. popularresistance.org This week, the neoliberal, war-mongering machine known as the Democratic party held its presidential primary in Michigan – a key state that will play a major role in the outcome of the general election in November. Michigan is home to Detroit, one of the largest Black cities and the largest Arab population in the nation, including the state's majority Arab city of Dearborn, roughly nine miles from Detroit. Both the Black and Arab populations are critical voting blocs that both corporate political parties are looking to for electoral success, the Democrats much more so than the Republicans.
(2024-02-29). France Rejects US Call to Give Russian Central Bank Funds to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com France has rejected a call from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to give $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank funds to Ukraine, a step that would amount to outright theft. Yellen claimed there was a legal case to support handing the funds to Ukraine to fund the proxy war and future reconstruction, but French …
(2024-02-29). When will Ramadan 2024 begin in most Islamic countries. geo.tv 
Likelihood of sighting the crescent on March 10 appears slim…
(2024-02-29). Illinois judge bars Donald Trump from state ballot in fresh ruling. geo.tv 
Judge Tracie Porter had delayed her ruling due to an expected Trump appeal…
(2024-02-29). Leap of myth: Are those born on February 29 unlucky. geo.tv 
One of the leap year legends says women in Ireland were allowed to propose only on February 29.
(2024-02-29). US Supreme Court to rule on Trump's criminal immunity claim in 2020 election challenge. geo.tv 
Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for April 22…
(2024-02-29). The Ghost Of Clausewitz And The Ukraine War. popularresistance.org "This week, February 24, 2024 marks the beginning of the third year of the war in Ukraine. Hundreds, if not thousands, of assessments of the first two years of the war will be published, heard, or viewed. | As the war now enters its third year, Russia recently announced victory in a major regional battle for the strategic city of Avdeyevka in the Donetsk region of east Ukraine. Avdeyevka was the lynchpin for Ukrainian defenses throughout the region which, by some indications, are beginning to fracture. | After similar Russian strategic victories in the strategic cities of Bakhmut in 2023, and Mariupol in 2022, Ru…
(2024-02-29). The Story Behind the New York Times October 7 Exposé. theintercept.com 
(2024-02-29). UK Police Targeted Two Journalists With Surveillance Trap. thedissenter.org "The whole purpose of the operation was to unmask the journalistic source," a lawyer for one of the targeted journalists stated.
(2024-02-29). U.S. Refuses To Assure UK Judges That Assange Won't Be Executed If He's Extradited. progressivehub.net MARJORIE COHN | TRUTHOUT…
(2024-02-29). The Reality Of Bidenomics: How Good Was Biden For The Economy? popularresistance.org 2024 is being billed as the greatest election year in history. More than 50 countries are going to the polls, that's 7 out of its 10 most populous countries, with a combined population of 4.2 billion, that is more than half the world's 8 billion population. Among these, for good or ill, one might add, the US election will be the most consequential, deciding life and death questions such as how much war the world will witness, how well its economy will do. | This is not because the US is a force for peace and development. On the contrary, it's been weighing down on the prospects of peace and development for decade…
(2024-02-29). Coordinated media attacks on Mexican president AMLO? peoplesdispatch.org The Mexican president was the subject of a series of articles which all seemed to have the objective of linking him with illegal drug trafficking groups but without any proof…
(2024-02-29). US Readies 'Transnational Kill Chain' For Taiwan Proxy War. popularresistance.org In many traditions, when you paint or sculpt a Buddha, the eyes are the very last to be painted. It's only after the eyes have been completed that the sculpture is fully alive and empowered. | The US has just approved a $75 million weapons package to Taiwan province involving the sale of the Link 16 communications system. | The acquisition of Link 16 is analogous to "painting the eyes on the Buddha": a last touch, it makes Taiwan's military systems and weapons platforms live and far-seeing. It confers deadly powers, or more prosaically, in the words of the US military, it completes Taiwan as the final, lethal lin…
(2024-02-29). US READIES 'TRANSNATIONAL KILL CHAIN' FOR TAIWAN PROXY WAR. popularresistance.org
(2024-02-29). Watch Russian Drones Hammer Ukrainian Tanks and Artillery. sputnikglobe.com Drones are the supreme tool of modern warfare that have proved their effectiveness in the special op. However, to become even more deadly, they should work in pairs — reconnaissance drones locate a target while kamikaze drones obliterate it.
(2024-02-29). Ukraine sees potential for Russia to break through defenses by summer — Bloomberg. tass.com According to the report, Ukrainian forces struggle to counter Russian attacks in the area of the special military operation…
(2024-02-29). Ukrainian army chief admits commanders' mistakes and need to deploy reserves. tass.com As Alexander Syrsky admitted, "a particularly tense situation has developed in the Avdeyevka and Zaporozhye directions"
(2024-02-29). More WION: What does Kiev's need for $3 billion per month of foreign assistance tell us? gilbertdoctorow.com This morning WION, India's premier English language global broadcaster invited me to a far-reaching discussion that began with the latest news from Ukraine, where the Finance Minister had just announced the country's need for $3 billion per month of assistance from its foreign backers. As I explain in this interview, the money is not in …
(2024-02-29). Ukraine's attempt to win foothold on Dnieper left bank doomed to failure — governor. tass.com Vladimir Saldo added that Zelensky himself understands that Ukrainian troops will not be able to achieve any successes on the left bank…
(2024-02-29). Hungary refuses to transfer $18 mln on weapons for Ukraine, sends it Chad instead. tass.com Peter Szijjarto noted that Hungary carries out a wide program on provision of economic and social aid to this African country…
(2024-02-29). Macron's statements about deploying troops to Ukraine slammed 'as dangerous'. eng.belta.by Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the very fact that politicians in the West were discussing the issue "certainly makes it clear that the current generation of European politicians probably neither have a proper understanding of the word 'security' nor have a proper instinct of self-preservation."
(2024-02-29). Patrick Lawrence: The CIA in Ukraine — The NY Times Gets a Guided Tour. scheerpost.com 
Wikimedia Commons. This outsider analysis from veteran journalist Patrick Lawrence is one of two stories ScheerPost has published on the New York Times' "The Spy War: How the CIA Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin." To read an ex-CIA agent's perspective on the story, read John Kiriakou's piece here. By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost …
(2024-02-29). Denmark provides extra $1.46 mln to municipalities to help rebuild Ukraine. tass.com In addition to Aarhus and Copenhagen, there are the municipalities of Ikast-Brande, Alborg and Odense, which have received support for their efforts since January…
(2024-02-29). How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict End? orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-29). Ukraine Loses Up to 600 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost up to 600 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). Turkey to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Vladimir Medinsky, leader of the Russian delegation on peace talks with Ukraine, said they would go to Turkey for negotiations with Ukraine if such a suggestion was put on the table.
(2024-02-29). Patrick Lawrence: The CIA in Ukraine — The NY Times Gets a Guided Tour. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-29). DC Think Tank: West Seeks to Seize Russia's Assets to Prolong Ukraine Conflict Indefinitely. sputnikglobe.com Any seizure will undermine what global faith is left in the US-led and Western-centric financial system, a US think tank warns.
(2024-02-29). China seeking to 'build bridges' for talks on Ukraine settlement, special envoy says. tass.com Mao Ning also stressed that China was ready to continue playing a special role in resolving the crisis in Ukraine…
(2024-02-29). How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict End? orinocotribune.com 
By Fyodor Lukyanov — Feb 26, 2024 | Russia's military campaign in Ukraine is now two years old. The statement that everything will be decided on the battlefield has become axiomatic, but the assessment of the results has changed. A year and a half ago, the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, spoke with optimism. But now he communicates with fear. | Let us risk assuming that a very important moment is at hand, not only in the military sense, but above all in the political sense. | From the outset, the motivation for Russia's military operation in Ukraine has combined two issues, different in nature but linke…
(2024-02-29). CIA in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-29). DPR head says Macron's statement about sending troops to Ukraine was 'absurd hype'. tass.com Denis Pushilin remarked that Macron's statement was "unlikely to raise his popularity rating"
(2024-02-29). Russian official points to declining number of Ukrainian troops ready to attack civilians. tass.com According to Vladimir Saldo, Russian forces are aware of the locations from where the Ukrainian army carries out drone attacks on settlements on the left bank of the Dnieper River and these locations keep coming under fire…
(2024-02-29). CIA in Ukraine — An Ex-CIA Agent's View. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-29). Today Ukraine, Tomorrow Taiwan: Western Neocons Look East. sputnikglobe.com The US empire is constantly aware of the signals it sends to the world as it gears up for war with China, argues one peace activist.
(2024-02-29). "Stop the War" Means "Death to the Dictatorship" internationalviewpoint.org The statement of the Russian Socialist Movement about the means of achieving peace in Ukraine | – | / |
(2024-02-29). Russia turns Ukraine's occupied areas into an armed camp. internationalviewpoint.org Simon Pirani writes on ten years of war, and two years of all-out invasion in Ukraine | – | / |
(2024-02-29). British troops in Ukraine ensure diplomats' security, train Ukrainian forces — PM's office. tass.com Earlier this week, Sunak's office announced that London has no plans that imply a large-scale deployment of forces in addition to the small number of troops that are already present in the country…
(2024-02-29). Russian diplomat says UK helps Ukraine carry out attacks in Black Sea. tass.com Maria Zakharova also said the Russian Foreign Ministry "has repeatedly pointed to evidence of traces of British special services in anti-Russian activity and in the fighting in Ukraine"
(2024-02-29). China envoy embarks on shuttle diplomacy. ecns.cn China will send its special envoy for Eurasian affairs on a second round of shuttle diplomacy this week to promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has dragged on for two years.
(2024-02-29). UK directly involved in Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin. tass.com It was earlier reported in the foreign media that the UK defense secretary allegedly was clandestinely helping Ukraine develop combat plans…
(2024-02-29). Kremlin spokesman slams Macron's statements about sending troops to Ukraine as dangerous. tass.com Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the very fact that politicians in the West were discussing the issue "certainly makes it clear that the current generation of European politicians probably neither have a proper understanding of the word 'security' nor have a proper instinct of self-preservation"
(2024-02-29). EC threatens to use Russia's funds for Ukraine. plenglish.com Brussels, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The head of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, threatened on Wednesday before the European Parliament, to use Russia's financial funds frozen in Western banks to buy armaments for Ukraine.
(2024-02-29). Packed schedule is 'killing the product', PFA chief warns. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Sir Patrick Vallance joins Tony Blair Institute. expose-news.com Former Government chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has joined the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), the ex-prime minister's organisation has announced. Vallance has been appointed to the TBI's "team of …
(2024-02-29). Sarmat, Kinzhal, Zircon: Which Top-Notch Missiles Did Putin Mention in Parliamentary Address? sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his State of the Nation to the Russian Federal Assembly (parliament) on Thursday, touching upon several pressing domestic and internal issues, including the special military op and new and advanced weapons.
(2024-02-29). RSAF regular sentenced to probation for selling pregnant pangolin he picked up at park connector. channelnewsasia.com The pangolin was seized by NParks in a covert operation and found to be very hungry.
(2024-02-29). Minister: Belarus' crime rate is falling. eng.belta.by "As for the clearance rate and the overall crime rate in 2023, we see a decline in crime rate: the number of homicides and serious bodily injuries decreased," said Ivan Kubrakov.
(2024-02-29). Green rallies Australia with fighting ton in Wellington. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Watch Russia Liberate Town of Lastochkino. sputnikglobe.com The settlement is located near the key DPR city of Avdeyevka. It was liberated several days ago and now the Russian flag is proudly flying in the wind, as troops press forward.
(2024-02-29). China slams foreign criticism of upcoming Hong Kong's Article 23 national security law. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Paris Olympic village ready on time as confidence grows. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Biden Signs Executive Order Targeting Venezuela & Cuba (+Personal Data). orinocotribune.com US President Biden signed a new executive order targeting Cuba and Venezuela this Wednesday. The US administration claims that this order aims to protect data of US citizens. | According to the EFE news agency, Biden signed the executive order to protect personal data of officials or members of the Army from countries that the White House considers "worrisome." | US sources told the Spanish news agency that the executive order will target countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. | American citizens deserve peace of mind that their sensitive data — ranging from health and fina…
(2024-02-29). Dollar up to 91.2 rubles, euro down to 98.98 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan grew by 2.2 kopecks, reaching 12.624 rubles…
(2024-02-29). Booster carrying Meteor-M satellite separates from third stage of Soyuz launch vehicle. tass.com The carrier rocket blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8: 43 a.m. Moscow time…
(2024-02-29). Women & War: World BEYOND War's 2024 Virtual Film Festival. pressenza.com 
Join World BEYOND War for our 4th annual virtual film festival!: | Marking International Women's Day (March 8), this year's "Women & War" virtual film festival from March 9-23, 2024 explores the intersection of women, war, and militarized masculinity. Each week, we'll host a live Zoom discussion with key representatives from the films and special guests to answer your questions and explore the topics addressed in the films. Scroll down to learn more about each film and our special guests, and to purchase tickets! | How It Works: : | 1 ticket gets you access to all 3 films and 3 live Zoom discussion…
(2024-02-29). US Judge Orders Trump Be Removed From Republican Primary Ballot on March 19 – Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US judge ordered the removal of former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot in the state of Illinois, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
(2024-02-29). First day of Armenian-Azerbaijani talks held in Germany. tass.com After the trilateral meeting Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held bilateral talks…
(2024-02-29). Cities of the world. Moscow. eng.belta.by
(2024-02-29). REPORT: Media Won't Speak To Palestinians! youtu.be
(2024-02-29). MC USA peace fund supports Mennonite Action. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA has awarded Mennonite Action an unrestricted $10,000 grant from its Church Peace Tax Fund.
(2024-02-29). "Letter to the People for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean" launched at Foz do Iguaàßu conference. mronline.org 
From February 22 to 24, 4,000 people from more than 20 countries gathered in Foz do Iguaàßu for the Conference on the Integration of Latin American and Caribbean Peoples…
(2024-02-29). Seizure of frozen Russian assets without legal basis devastating move — French minister. tass.com "There is nothing more devastating for Western countries than failure to observe international rules, otherwise the risk of deepening division in the global community will arise," with Europe being reproached for hypocritically adhering to double standards, Bruno Le Maire stressed…
(2024-02-29). Sydney asbestos crisis the tip of the iceberg. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-29). Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations. sanews.gov.za Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has commended the installation of victim-friendly rooms at 28 police stations, boreholes and streetlights at a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) hotspot in Nongoma. | The victim-friendly rooms were installed by lsibaya Casino, while Vodacom installed the boreholes and streetlights. | Dube-Ncube said at least 755 survivors of GBVF accessed services in government supported GBVF shelters, with 112 964 survivors receiving psychosocial support services from the Department of Social Development…
(2024-02-29). Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying Meteor-M satellite blasts off from Vostochny spaceport. tass.com The Meteor-M satellite is designed to explore the Earth's natural resources, monitor the helio-geophysical situation in near-Earth space and receive information from automatic data collection measurement platforms…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet to work on new projects for development of agro-industrial sector — deputy PM. tass.com According to Victoria Abramchenko, Russia is already one of the top twenty global food suppliers…
(2024-02-29). Mubende solar plant due for commissioning next month. independent.co.ug 
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 20 megawatt solar plant in Kasambya Subcounty, Mubende district is due to be commissioned by the end of next month, according to the owners, Xsabo Group Ltd. The project that has so far cost 21 million dollars with financing from Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), is the second one …
(2024-02-29). Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Minister Otafiire summoned by parliament over relocation of Luzira Prison. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire will have to justify government's move to relocate Luzira Prison from Kampala to Buikwe district, in favor of an International Conference Center and Commercial Hub. Speaker Anita Among issued the directive in response to a matter of national importance raised by …
(2024-02-29). Global Economic Prospects: A Layout. sputnikglobe.com The International Monetary Fund has released its updated World Economic Outlook, which projects global economic forecasts for the next two years.
(2024-02-29). 10 eateries in Singapore with discounts for Taylor Swift fans, including free 'Tay'. channelnewsasia.com Fancy a free cup of 'Tay', siu dai (less sweet)? Check out this list offering Taylor Swift-themed food and drinks discounts and freebies for both concert-goers and those who don't have tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour.
(2024-02-29). Dollar drops below 91 rubles, first time since February 12. tass.com The euro lost 0.37% and fell to 98.62 rubles…
(2024-02-29). Japan's SoftBank cuts stake in India's Paytm to under 3%. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Taiwan records approach of 19 Chinese aircraft, seven warships. tass.com Taiwan's army responded by deploying aircraft, ships and land-based anti-aircraft missile systems to monitor the targets, the statement said…
(2024-02-29). Japan's Industrial Production Slumps Amid Recession. sputnikglobe.com The decline in the Asian economic giant's industrial output may reportedly lead to its GDP shrinking further.
(2024-02-29). CARICOM and Foreign Diplomats Set Haiti Election Timetable, Undermining Their Own Calls for Dialogue. cepr.net On Sunday, speaking after the start of a summit of CARICOM leaders, the foreign minister of the Bahamas called de facto Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry a barrier to progress. The next day, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda called on Henry to "step aside." On Wednesday, at the close of the meeting, CARICOM …
(2024-02-29). Molly Katanga seeks bail on charges of murdering husband. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesswoman Molly Katanga who is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga has applied to the High Court to grant her bail. Prosecution alleges that 55-year old Molly on November 2nd, 2023 at Mbuya Chwa two Road, Nakawa Division Kampala Capital City with malice aforethought murdered Henry Katanga by shooting him dead …
(2024-02-29). Russian president's address reiterates goals, tasks of special op — political scientist. tass.com According to Pavel Danilin, Russia feels confident thanks to the forces and means that have been prepared since the 2000s…
(2024-02-29). Russia exports technologies for oil, gas production to Iran — business council chairman. tass.com Around 2,500 Russian tech companies have had the experience of cooperating and interacting with Iran, Leonid Lozhechko said…
(2024-02-29). Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, says health minister. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). China creating new form of human civilization, Xi Jinping says. tass.com According to the Chinese leader, for the CCP, China's modernization is "not only a glorious historic mission but also a tough practical test," which is why there is an urgent need "to use theoretical weapons to facilitate the unity and growth of the party staff"
(2024-02-29). Russian Energy Exports to China, India Key to Thwarting US Sanctions – Ex-IMF Official. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US sanctions on Russia have not had the desired consequences of slowing Moscow's economy due to the continued flow of Russian energy exports, former member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board Hossein Askari told Sputnik.
(2024-02-29). Why Are Definitions Problematic for Marxists? By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
This article is a reply to a reader's question, which can be read HERE. In Anti-Dühring, Friedrich Engels writes the following on definitions: "From a scientific standpoint all definitions are of little value. In order to gain an exhaustive knowledge of what life is, we should have to go through all the forms in which it appears, from the lowest to the highest. But for ordinary usage such definitions are very convenient and in places cannot well be dispensed with; moreover …
(2024-02-29). Shein Pop-Up Store unveils Ramadan collection at Deerfields Mall, Abu Dhabi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Fashion enthusiasts, rejoice! SHEIN, the beloved online fashion retailer, is making its grand return to Abu Dhabi with its first pop-up store in the Emirate since 2019. Located at Deerfields Mall, this three-day extravaganza promises to be a haven for those seeking the latest trends in fashion and lifestyle.For the fashion-forward women, there's a plethora of options ranging from Ramadan-themed attire to festive Eid Al-Fitr ensembles. Modest outfits, sporty wear, casual apparel, wedding collections, and even maternity fashion are all part of the extensive lineup. ‚è≥ŸäŸ&agr…
(2024-02-29). Ongwen Case: ICC orders shs222 billion compensation to victims. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has awarded a total of Euros 52.429 million approximately 222 billion Shillings in compensation to the thousands of victims of former Lord's Resistant Army (LRA) Rebel Commander Dominic Ongwen. In a reparation decision made on Wednesday, the Judges at the Trial Chamber IX noted that …
(2024-02-29). Tritium level in fourth batch of treated water below Japan's operational limit — IAEA. tass.com At this stage, the plan is to discharge about 7,800 tons of treated water in batches not exceeding 500 tons per day…
(2024-02-29). Broad Political Dialogue Allows Signing of Presidential Elections Schedule Proposal in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The president of parliament, Jorge Rod…
(2024-02-29). CAIR-NJ — Keep the Cease Fire March Moving. fightbackbetter.com Get the View this post on Instagram |
(2024-02-29). Russia receives 6,700 munition containers from North Korea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to officials, North Korea has transported over 6,700 containers containing millions of munitions to Russia since September in return for food, parts, and raw materials for weapon development.South Korean Defense Minister Shin Wonsik told reporters on Tuesday that the containers could hold more than three million 152mm artillery shells or 500,000 122mm rounds."It could be a combination of the two, and you can say that at least several million shells have been sent," Shin told the Yonhap news agency. The minister did not go into detail about the source of the information.In exchange, Russia pro…
(2024-02-29). Russia Reveals Ties With Germany, France at Unprecedented Low. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The signing of a security agreement between Paris, Berlin, and Kiev does not affect relations with Russia, which are at rock bottom, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
(2024-02-29). Swiss Federal Supreme Court registers appeal against Valieva's suspension. tass.com A CAS ruling can be challenged in the Swiss Federal Supreme Court only in case of procedural violations…
(2024-02-29). Minsk Motor Plant output up 13.5% in 2023. eng.belta.by Most of the key performance indicators set by the government and the Industry Ministry were fulfilled.
(2024-02-29). Losses from Kakhovka HPP destruction cannot yet been calculated — governor. tass.com "And, probably, should not because it is not one or two, not even ten billion," Vladimir Saldo added…
(2024-02-29). Track PDM cash says Professor Ezra Suruma. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Minister of Finance, Ezra Suruma says there is a need for a system to track the disbursement of the Parish Development Model cash. He says that the system should be able to find out whether the cash being disbursed to the Parishes has a positive impact on communities. Professor …
(2024-02-29). Putin threatens no one, but shows West will fail in attempts to weaken Russia, says expert. tass.com As Vito Petrocelli noted, Vladimir Putin "insisted that Russia is ready for dialogue with all countries, ready for creating a new indivisible security border in Eurasia"
(2024-02-29). Iran's Pars 1 satellite enters space after Russian launch. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Russia to stop receiving data from Western weather satellites by end of 2024 — watchdog. tass.com According to Igor Shumakov, recently the flow of information from Western satellites has practically dried up, but "thanks to our colleagues from Roscosmos, the shortfall of information has been practically eliminated"
(2024-02-29). "An accursed evil": Darwin's Struggle to Write "On the Origin of Species". By: JEFFREY S. KAYE. midwesternmarx.com 
Today is Charles Darwin's 215th birthday. On the Origin of Species was published in 1859, when Darwin was 50 years old. After a period of extraordinary scientific creativity in his late 20s, after returning to London from the five-year circumnavigation of the HMS Beagle, a period that included his working out of the theory of evolution via natural selection, Darwin did not publish on the subject of evolution for the next 19 years. Why?There are a lot of reasons. As part of …
(2024-02-29). Lukashenko orders to sort things out in sports clubs. eng.belta.by "You receive certain preferences. It is necessary to come to grips with the situation in the near future – in the first quarter [of this year]. No gravy train for anyone anymore," the Belarusian leader noted.
(2024-02-29). Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives. sanews.gov.za Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says much has been done to improve the lives of people in the province. | "When we achieved our April 1994 democratic breakthrough, less than 30% of rural households had access to electricity," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the provincial government has electrified at least 94.% of rural households in the province, marking a significant improvement in access to electricity. | "People in rural areas overwhelmingly depended on firewood to cook, using thr…
(2024-02-29). MC-21 serial production may start in 2025-2026 — Rostec Corporation. tass.com Tests of the airplane continue and the aircraft safety is first and foremost, Sergey Chemezov said…
(2024-02-29). Belarusian space flight participant: 'We are encouraged and believe in success'. eng.belta.by Belarusian Anastasia Lenkova, a backup crew member of the 21 st visiting expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), started the examination training on the simulator of the ISS Russian Segment at the Cosmonaut Training Center on 29 February.
(2024-02-29). Marozava advances to San Diego Open quarterfinal. eng.belta.by In the quarterfinal the Belarusian-Belgian tandem will face Australia's Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States.
(2024-02-29). 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy. sanews.gov.za 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy | KwaZulu-Natal has made strides in the delivery of housing units with a total of 690 000 housing units having been built since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | This is among the province's achievements highlighted by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, delivering the State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "We have built 690 000 housing units in KwaZulu-Natal, which means more than 2.8 million KZN citizens live in houses built by this democratic government. This excludes the 130 000 sites that have been made available over the same 30-year period," Dube-Ncube said. | Refl…
(2024-02-29). LeBron leads epic Lakers fightback to beat Clippers. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). The dialectic in the service of revolution By: Ann Robertson. midwesternmarx.com 
Marxist revolutionaries strive to analyze the surrounding bourgeois, capitalist world with the goal of fundamentally changing it. But the hegemony of bourgeois metaphysical modes of thinking in capitalist societies—modes that always end up assuring us that the essential institutions of bourgeois society are not susceptible to change and are as permanent as the law of gravity—can sometimes derail this goal.Karl Marx (1818-83), like Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) befo …
(2024-02-29). KZN economy back on its feet, Premier. sanews.gov.za KZN economy back on its feet, Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says despite various challenges, including floods that hit the province, the provincial economy is back on its feet. | The province is gradually addressing the damage which is estimated in the region of R33 billion. | "At times, we felt we were on the verge of collapse while at other times we felt we could touch the sky. The circumstances around the sixth administration tested our steely resolve and we chose to soldier on," Dube-Ncube said as she delivered the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Oval Cricket Stadium in Piete…
(2024-02-29). Many O Level star performers turn up for TVET this year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials in charge of selecting and placing students in technical and vocational institutions have noticed that students with better grades at O'Level are showing a growing preference for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) this academic year. The trend represents a departure from the past when TVET primarily attracted …
(2024-02-29). Millionaires Stop Contributing to Social Security on March 2, 2024. cepr.net Just two months into 2024, millionaires are about to stop contributing to Social Security for the rest of the year. Most of us pay income and payroll taxes on all of our earnings, all year round. A portion of this taxed income goes toward Social Security, the vital program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor …
(2024-02-29). Old Problems with the New: Reforming the UN Security Council. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo | Cabinet has called on residents of the Nkangala District Municipality and surrounding areas to attend the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo and engage their public representatives on issues affecting them. | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 7 March 2024 hosts the 12th DDM Presidential Imbizo in Mpumalanga. | The imbizo brings together leaders from all three spheres of government to interact with residents on service delivery challenges and sets out plans for service delivery improvements and community development in the area. | Minister…
(2024-02-29). Armenian investigators file charges against Azerbaijani serviceman detained at border. tass.com On Wednesday, the Armenian National Security Service reported the detention of an Azerbaijani serviceman at the border between the two countries…
(2024-02-29). We CAN force a public debate about the covid fraud. expose-news.com In the last four years, Dr. Vernon Coleman has made hundreds of videos, and written hundreds of articles and at least half a dozen books, in which he has proved beyond doubt …
(2024-02-29). Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha. sanews.gov.za Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says the province has, over the past decade, worked tirelessly to bring stability and sound administration. | "Through collective effort and unwavering commitment, we have seen remarkable improvements in audit outcomes and overall provincial performance," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the once prevalent disclaimer audit opinions are now a thing of the past in the provincial departments, public entities and municipalities. | "In 2013, Limpopo was at a c…
(2024-02-29). Belarusian Vasilevskaya taking exam on Soyuz MS spacecraft simulator. eng.belta.by According to Marina Vasilevskaya, in the Soyuz manned spacecraft she will assist the commander and perform certain operations.
(2024-02-29). Belarusian president convenes meeting to discuss state and prospects for Belarusian football. eng.belta.by The meeting will be attended by Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko, Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk, President of the National Olympic Committee Viktor Lukashenko, Chairman of the Belarusian Football Federation Nikolai Sherstnev and member of the Council of the Republic Dmitry Baskov.
(2024-02-29). Putin begins delivering annual State of Nation Address to Federal Assembly. tass.com However, Putin said earlier that "given the domestic political calendar," the address would set the goals for the next six years…
(2024-02-29). Meteor-M satellite launched from Vostochny spaceport reaches orbit. tass.com The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying the satellites blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8: 43 a.m. Moscow time (5: 43 a.m. GMT)…
(2024-02-29). Biden in good health to act as president — his physician. tass.com According to Kevin O'Connor, the medical examination revealed no new illnesses. "The President feels well and this year's physical identified no new concerns"
(2024-02-29). East African golfers battle at Entebbe Ladies Open. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa's oldest club today welcomes top golfers from the region for the prestigious 14th Entebbe Ladies Open at the par 71, lake side course. Lady golfers from Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are expected to take part in the tournament that will run until Saturday. "As the host club for …
(2024-02-29). Uganda to host Quadrangular Cricket Test Series in April. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association has confirmed that they will host a Quadrangular Cricket Test Series in April. Denis Musali, the association's head of communication, told Xinhua that they will host national cricket teams of the Netherlands, Nepal and Namibia for a mini tournament. "This Quadrangular will help our team continue …
(2024-02-29). Georgia: ICRC's psychological support helps family process the death of missing loved one. icrc.org
(2024-02-29). 'Many Chances for Human Error': Embarrassing Boeing Report Reveals Lack of Safety and Mistrust. sputnikglobe.com In response to the report, Boeing said that they have "taken steps to foster a safety culture that empowers and encourages all employees to share their voice" but added that there is "more work to do".
(2024-02-29). AMLO's push for environmental reforms angers Canadian mining sector. mronline.org 
Ottawa has often criticized measures that would limit the ability of Canadian companies to profit from Mexico's resource wealth.
(2024-02-29). The Truth Behind The Shocking Rise In Antisemitism. youtu.be
(2024-02-29). Merchandise export by FEZ Gomel-Raton companies at $1.4bn in 2023. eng.belta.by According to Antonina Yezhova, in 2023 FEZ Gomel-Raton companies made over Br6.4 billion worth of goods or nearly 17% of Gomel Oblast's industrial output.
(2024-02-29). Russia's Soyuz-2.1b Cleared for First Launch From Vostochny Spaceport in 2024 – Roscosmos. sputnikglobe.com VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) – A Russian state commission has cleared a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying the Meteor-M No.2-4 weather satellite, 17 small Russian space probes and an Iranian satellite for refueling and launch, a spokesperson for Russian state space corporation Roscosmos told Sputnik on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). Lukashenko sets major task for Belarusian footballers. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has advised Belarusian athletes to focus on their performance in Russian sports competitions and do their best to win there amid the ongoing sanctions.
(2024-02-29). Big Tech Giants Unwilling to Cooperate With UK Media Censorship Committee. sputnikglobe.com The Defense and Security Media Advisory Committee is tasked with overseeing voluntary codes between UK government departments that have responsibility for national security and the media.
(2024-02-29). EA Games lays off 5% of workforce, cancels Star Wars game. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — In its recent annual report, Electronic Arts, game developer and publisher, has revealed their workforce as 13,400 employees by the end of March 2023, a 670 less talents compared to previous reports, as reported by GameIndustry.Biz, which adds that these layoffs are in part of a new company strategy that includes cancelling licensed IPs.EA game's new heading includes the shutdown of some live game projects like F1 Mobile Racing and MLB Tap sports, as well as closure of multiple global offices. Another cancelled project according to IGN is the previously teased Respawn's Star Wars FPS, with CEO An…
(2024-02-29). Horizon Europe is a euphemism for technocracy. expose-news.com Earlier this month the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") published an update on the progress made toward the UK Science and Technology Framework. Within this update is the mention …
(2024-02-29). Daniil Medvedev cruises into 2024 Dubai Open semifinals. tass.com In the semifinals, the Russian will face the winner of another quarterfinal: either Poland's Hubert Hurkacz or France's Ugo Humbert…
(2024-02-29). New Zealand announced another package of anti-Russian sanctions. tass.com Sanctions will cover prices on Russian oil and exports of some commodity to Russia and Belarus via third countries…
(2024-02-29). State Commission okays fueling of Soyuz-2.1b rockets to be launched from Vostochny. tass.com The launch vehicle will put into orbit the Meteor-M satellite No. 2-4, designed to explore the Earth's natural resources, monitor the heliogeophysical situation in near-Earth space…
(2024-02-29). Russia, Iran continue discussing potential swap supplies of oil, gas. tass.com Russian companies are still interested in taking part in oil and gas projects in Iran, with the issue being developed and the conditions being analyzed, Alexander Novak noted…
(2024-02-29). Shahi Idgah board argues against 'removal' of mosque in Allahabad HC. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The counsel for the Shahi Idgah managing committee on Thursday argued in the Allahabad High Court that the suit seeking "removal" of the mosque adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura is barred by the law of limitation. The limitation law sets a specific time period to seek a legal remedy. Taslima Aziz …
(2024-02-29). Richard Lewis 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and comedian dead at 76. albawaba.com Richard Lewis, the critically acclaimed stand-up comic known for his droll delivery and brutal candor, has died. He was 76.The actor revealed in 2023 that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, recommitting himself at the time to working on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alongside his longtime friend Larry David, the show's star and creator.He died peacefully in his home in Los Angeles Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, his publicist, Jeff Abraham, told the BBC's US partner CBS News.Lewis is co-starring in the final season of Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on HBO. David said Wednesday he was mourn…
(2024-02-29). Texas wildfires kill at least one person, millions of acres ablaze. albawaba.com
(2024-02-29). Putin announces launch of new national projects in annual speech to parliament. tass.com The head of state highlighted the national project titled "Human Resources," aimed at providing assistance in the areas of professional development, education and training…
(2024-02-29). Hong Kong agents say property deals jump after big policy moves. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Boiling Water May Help Remove 90% of Microplastics – Study. sputnikglobe.com According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our oceans.
(2024-02-29). Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier Began Melting Earlier Than Previously Thought – Study. sputnikglobe.com Being roughly the size of the US state of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is the widest on Earth.
(2024-02-29). 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy. sanews.gov.za 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy | KwaZulu-Natal has made strides in the delivery of housing units, with a total of 690 000 housing units having been built since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | This is among the province's achievements highlighted by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, delivering the State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "We have built 690 000 housing units in KwaZulu-Natal, which means more than 2.8 million KZN citizens live in houses built by this democratic government. This excludes the 130 000 sites that have been made available over the same 30-year period," Dube-Ncube said. | Ref…
(2024-02-29). Russia doesn't plan to engage in arms race — lawmaker. tass.com "We intend to develop high-precision weapons and new types of weapons," Viktor Bondarev went on to say…
(2024-02-29). Leaders meet in Nairobi, discuss a Global Plastics Treaty. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) has opened in Nairobi Kenya to discuss a global treaty to ban plastics around the world. UNEA is the world's top decision-making body on the environment. It aims to help restore harmony between humanity and nature, improving the lives of the world's …
(2024-02-29). Repress-Tagram — Just to Remind Everyone that Instagram While Helpful in Some Ways — Has Built In Repression. fightbackbetter.com 
Below are two previous articles about Instagram repression. FIghtBackBetter.com can handle with help if there was a major hit at…
(2024-02-29). India's rich millennials driving luxury real estate boom in search for investment opportunities, bigger liveable spaces. channelnewsasia.com With an estimated combined spending power of over US$330 billion, India's millennials, who form 36 per cent of the population, accounted for 54 per cent of homebuyers in 2023.
(2024-02-29). Soyuz-2.1b Rocket With Weather Satellite Launched From Vostochny Cosmodrome. sputnikglobe.com VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) – A Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a Fregat upper stage carrying the Meteor-M hydrometeorological satellite, 17 Russian and one Iranian small satellites took off during the first launch from the Vostochny cosmodrome in 2024, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment. sanews.gov.za Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment | The Department of Health has welcomed a decision by the Gauteng High Court to dismiss a legal attempt by trade union Solidarity to halt the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen the public health system. | In a statement on Thursday, the department said Solidarity sought to stop the filing of critical posts under the National Health Insurance (NHI) branch. | According to the department, the trade union approached the court last year to challenge a decision taken by the department to advertise and fill 44 vacancies, including five Chief Directors and competent technic…
(2024-02-29). China's economy is still far out growing the U.S. — contrary to Western media "fake news. By: John Ross. midwesternmarx.com 
GDP data for China, the U.S., and the other G7 countries for the year 2023 has now been published. This makes possible an accurate assessment of China's, the U.S., and major economies performance—both in terms of China's domestic goals and international comparisons. There are two key reasons this is important.First for China's domestic reasons: to achieve a balanced estimate of China's socialist economic situation and therefore the tasks it faces.Secon …
(2024-02-29). State Ownership and the People's Republic. By: Chen Kojira. midwesternmarx.com 
The dawn of the twentieth century saw the rise of modern, planned national economies around the world. In many of these cases, planned economies often were coupled with state ownership of production. China, especially due to becoming a Marxist-Leninist state in 1949, is no exception to this trend. It is commonly misconceived by both leftists and rightists that the People's Republic of China has ceased to plan its economy; that the government has relinquished its obligations of maint …
(2024-02-29). New Autopsy Evidence from Japan: Myocarditis — However Mild — Can Result in Fatal Arrhythmias. expose-news.com Hart, who are a group of highly qualified UK Drs, scientists, economists, psychologists and other academic experts have reported on their substack that a new paper from Japan has highlighted that even mild …
(2024-02-29). The cook from Cook, the thief, his wife and the party leftovers. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-29). Several casualties in an attack on Chad intelligence services office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to local reports, several casualties have been recorded killed in an attack on the Chad Intelligence Services office in N'Djamena. An attack on the office of Chad's strong ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena killed multiple individuals, according to a government statement released on Wednesday.The statement blamed the nighttime attack on activists from the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders, led by Yaya Dillo, and stated that "the situation is now completely under control" and that "the perpetrators of this act have been arrested or are being sought and will be pros…
(2024-02-29). Media outrage over toppled Cook statues superfluous. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-29). MTN Foundation promotes inclusion by celebrating the graduation of 156 youth. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda's corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has facilitated the graduation of 156 youth from its prestigious Computer Applications User Occupation and vocational and business skills programs as it continues with its journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the communities. 123 youths, predominantly women, successfully earned the …
(2024-02-29). U.S. lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline. independent.co.ug 
"We are in agreement that Congress must work in a bipartisan manner to fund our government," House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a joint statement. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers …
(2024-02-29). Hong Kong's largest bitcoin ETF assets up five-fold since October. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Top Cardiologist Reports 47-Fold Increase in Serious Myocarditis Post Covid Vaccinations as He Calls on GMC to Investigate. expose-news.com The daily Sceptic reports: Dr. Dean Patterson, a leading consultant cardiologist in Guernsey and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, has written to the U.K. medical professional regulator the General Medical …
(2024-02-29). US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won't Be Executed If He's Extradited. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-29). Russia's international reserves rise by $8.2 bln over week to $582 bln. tass.com Russia's international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian Government…
(2024-02-29). Can heat waves affect whale population. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A recent study showed that the whale population of North Pacific humpback whales has dropped by 20 percent in less than ten years, raising concerns. Scientists believe that the decline is related to marine heat waves.Conservation efforts and the end of commercial whaling in 1976 led to a steady increase in humpback whale numbers in the North Pacific until 2012. However, over the past decade, researchers noticed a decrease in the whale population, according to the Royal Society Open Science journal.ShutterstockA team of 75 scientists utilized a vast photo-identification database to monitor the North Pac…
(2024-02-29). Iran foils "terrorist attack" in Sistan-Baluchistan. albawaba.com
(2024-02-29). Putin Delivers His Annual Address to Russia's Parliament. sputnikglobe.com The president's speech will set the country's development goals for the next six years and summarize the results of the 2018-2024 election cycle.
(2024-02-29). Abdul Karim 'Tunda' acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network A special court in Ajmer on Thursday acquitted Abdul Karim 'Tunda' (80) in the 1993 serial blasts case. Two other accused, Irfan (70) and Hameeduddin (44), have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The court's decision to acquit Tunda has stirred both surprise and controversy. Tunda, known for his alleged involvement in …
(2024-02-29). Dialectics, Science, and Naturalism: An Outline. By: Rasmus S. Haukedal. midwesternmarx.com 
Should one claim that, unless they have studied the Science of Logic, these scientists don't know what they are doing? Doubtless, they know what they are doing but, philosophically speaking, they often do not know what they know and beyond a certain point this limitation cannot but have a regrettable influence on their work(Sève 2008: 91)IntroductionThe last century saw two prevailing trends between dialectics and science. On one side, Western Marxism, which was define …
(2024-02-29). Another Lost Cold War Document: Zhou Enlai's March 8, 1952 Denunciation of U.S. Germ Warfare. By: Jeffrey S. Kaye. midwesternmarx.com 
Picture of the "Northeast China Group of the Commission for Investigating the Crime of Bacteriological Warfare Committed by the American Imperialists," taken at Shenyang, April 1, 1952. From 1952 pamphlet, "Exhibition on Bacteriological War Crimes Committed by the Government of the United States," pg. 13, published by The Chinese People's Committee for World Peace (author's private collection) IntroductionThis is an updated version of the original post. The update is necessary, …
(2024-02-29). Tucker Carlson accuses US of spying on him during Edward Snowden interview. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Controversial American TV host Tucker Carlson broke his silence on Tuesday and accused the United States of spying on him during his interview with Edward Snowden. Edward Snowden is an American-Russian citizen who was a computer intelligence consultant and whistleblower who leaked highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013 when he was an employee and subcontractor. Conservative journalist Carlson said that US spies had tracked him during his visit to Russia earlier this month. He further claimed that spies had told a "friendly" outlet that he made an interview with Sn…
(2024-02-29). China creating new form of human civilization, Xi Jingping says. tass.com According to the Chinese leader, for the CCP, China's modernization is "not only a glorious historic mission but also a tough practical test," which is why there is an urgent need "to use theoretical weapons to facilitate the unity and growth of the party staff"
(2024-02-29). French company Atos takes on two directors representing shareholder Onepoint. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Lukashenko comments on state of affairs in Belarusian sport industry. eng.belta.by "They say the new head of the federation and the sport and tourism minister are not on friendly terms. They say they can't work with each other. You don't say so! Outrageous! There is even nothing to fight over there!" Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2024-02-29). Xie Xiaoyong: Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarus-China relations. eng.belta.by Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarusian-Chinese relations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at the concert celebrating the Lantern Festival at the BSU Lyceum.
(2024-02-29). Fake Real Estate Sale — Selling Stolen West Bank Estates. fightbackbetter.com 
(2024-02-29). Russian government to ban gasoline exports from March 1. tass.com The gasoline export ban will not cover supplies within the framework of international intergovernmental activities, fuel taken by individuals abroad for personal use and international humanitarian aid…
(2024-02-29). More and more countries interested in how Belarusian police maintains public order. eng.belta.by Ivan Kubrakov said: "Via Interpol we interact with over 100 countries, which share certain information with us and we provide information to them. Including Poland and Germany. They may seem unfriendly countries for us but we reciprocate if they contact us."
(2024-02-29). Letshego Uganda, Turaco, and Sanlam partner to expand health insurance in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Uganda, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa Holdings Ltd and Turaco Insurance Brokers has partnered with Sanlam Uganda to provide affordable health insurance coverage to all Letshego customers. Announced on Feb.27, the partnership aims to help mitigate health-related financial risks in line with Letshego's mission of empowering the underbanked …
(2024-02-29). Minsk Motor Plant sells to more than 20 countries. eng.belta.by "All obligations to supply products to foreign markets have been fulfilled. Export growth amounted to 14.4% compared to 2022. In the export structure, all major groups of goods, including motors, special equipment, spare parts, show good figures," the enterprise said.
(2024-02-29). Russian security chief, Nicaraguan president discuss security, economic cooperation. tass.com "The sides discussed ways of strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Nicaragua," the press service of the Russian Security Council said…
(2024-02-29). Belarus' Committee for Science and Technology names areas of development in Year of Quality. eng.belta.by The decree on declaring 2024 the Year of Quality is aimed primarily at continuing to improve and enhance the quality of life of the Belarusian society, to increase the competitiveness of products.
(2024-02-29). Essequibo Controversy Presented at 46th CARICOM Summit (+President Lula). orinocotribune.com The opening ceremony of the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken place in Georgetown, capital of Guyana, a meeting that held as one of the central points the historical territorial dispute over the Essequibo. | In the inaugural speech of the event this Monday, February 26, led by the Secretary General of CARICOM, Carla N. Barnett, she stated that the summit would deal with "various border controversies and the passage of dangerous weapons and drugs through our lands and seas." The political and security crisis in Haiti and the issue of carbon credits would als…
(2024-02-29). Semiconductor parts maker Aixtron sees further sales growth after Q4 beat. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Taiwan revises up 2024 GDP growth forecast to 3.43% as exports recover. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Palestinian Curriculum Workshop March 9. fightbackbetter.com There is an enormous amount of work left to do in our schools around Palestine. On Saturday March 9th, from 11 AM — 1 PM EST, Teaching While Muslim & At this session, teachers will have the opportunity to spend time gathering resources for their specific needs…
(2024-02-29). Belarus taking part in UzBuild 2024 expo in Tashkent. eng.belta.by The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Uzbekistan was awarded a Certificate of Merit for its significant contribution to the organization of the event.
(2024-02-29). Russian stock indices in the green on Thursday. tass.com The dollar-to-ruble rate edged down by 0.01% to 91.15 rubles, while the euro-to-ruble rate went down by 0.38% to 98.61 rubles…
(2024-02-29). KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination. sanews.gov.za KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination | While unemployment figures may cause despair, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the rate of investment into the province is a sign that tomorrow will be better than today. | "As KwaZulu-Natal, we faced an uphill battle in ensuring that investor confidence is unwavering, despite challenges with load shedding, the civil unrest, ageing utilities' infrastructure, some of which could not withstand the recent floods. Yet we remain determined to continue in our quest to ensure that investors know that KwaZulu-Natal is and remains the most…
(2024-02-29). KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers. sanews.gov.za KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers | In a bid to further strengthen the fight against crime in KwaZulu-Natal, the provincial government plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers who will be deployed throughout the province. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, made the announcement when she was delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday. | Highlighting some of the provincial government's initiatives aimed at fighting crime in communities, Dube-Ncube said police capacity has over the past four years been augmented by new mem…
(2024-02-29). US State of Illinois removes Trump from presidential primary ballot — TV. tass.com The decision, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie R. Porter, is based on Section Three of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution…
(2024-02-29). Transnistria finds worrisome Moldovan military's growing activity. tass.com Oleg Belyakov stressed that Russian peacekeepers remained a safeguard of security on the left bank of the Dniester…
(2024-02-29). Student's father throws bomb in school courtyard in Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The Libyan security authorities have taken into custody a parent who allegedly threw a hand grenade into the courtyard of a school following disciplinary actions taken against his daughter by one of the teachers. | According to the Benghazi Security Directorate, the individual was apprehended by security personnel from the Ras Ebeida Police Center after the incident at the "AmelWaeed" school. The parent reportedly engaged in verbal abuse and threats directed at the school staff. The authorities have confirmed his lawful detention at the center.The arrested parent, identified as A.S.M and born in 1977, ad…
(2024-02-29). 7 men linked to vape supply chain in Singapore's largest seizure of over 85,000 vape products charged. channelnewsasia.com The men linked to the Mandai warehouse are accused of conspiring to possess over 134,000 vapes and over 60,000 pods for sale.
(2024-02-29). MPs vote to keep NITA-U from rationilization axe. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have voted against a government Bill intended to dissolve the National Information Technology Authority Uganda and move its functions to the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance. The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was one of several bills seeking to give effect to …
(2024-02-29). Man gets jail and caning for swimming back to Singapore despite being deported. channelnewsasia.com Yusoff Ishak wanted to return to Singapore illegally to seek employment.
(2024-02-29). Why has Oppenheimer reached such a large global audience? wsws.org Nolan's film is a work that bears re-viewing, and the second or third viewing brings out elements that one has previously missed.
(2024-02-29). Macy's announces 150 store closures as layoffs continue in tech and logistics. wsws.org The cuts at Macy's impact about 30 percent of its remaining stores and follow an announcement of 2,300 layoffs in January.
(2024-02-29). The right-wing roots of Sarah Wagenknecht's party in Saxony, Germany. wsws.org The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) founded its first regional organisation last Saturday in Chemnitz, Saxony. It stands in the long, right-wing traditions of the Left Party in that state.
(2024-02-29). At press conference, NALC president falsely claims no job cuts under restructuring of US Postal Service. wsws.org In reality, the Delivering for America program is being used to eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, close thousands of post offices and redraw over 100,000 carrier routes.
(2024-02-29). Works Council and IG Metall union seal plant closure at Ford Saarlouis in Germany. wsws.org Last week, the works council and IG Metall union held a factory meeting in order to seal the closure of Ford's Saarlouis plant.
(2024-02-29). Are the RSF recruiting children to fight in Sudan's war? newarab.com 
The
(2024-02-29). Breakaway Moldovan region asks Russia for 'protection'. newarab.com 
Russia responded that one of its "priorities" was to protect the thin sliver of land, which has been…
(2024-02-29). Egypt renews detention of Uber driver accused of kidnap. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). Irish-Iraqi activist Yasser Eljuboori detained in Baghdad. newarab.com 
An Irish- Iraq, where different militias, especially L…
(2024-02-29). Organisers praise 'uncommitted' turnout in Michigan primary. newarab.com 
Arab and Muslim advocacy leaders and groups are praising the high turnout of "uncommitted" On Tuesday, more than 100,000 Michiganders, or more than 13 per cent, chose "
(2024-02-29). Palestinian FM says Hamas knows it cannot be in new govt. newarab.com 
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Maliki told a press conference that a "technocratic" government was needed, without the Islamist group which is fighting a bitter "The time no…
(2024-02-29). Qatar to invest 10 billion euros in key French sectors. newarab.com 
The investments "to the mutual benefit of both countries" will target key sectors ranging from energy transition, semiconductor, aerospace, artificial intelligence, digital, health, hospita…
(2024-02-29). Syrian man dies of wounds from anti-Assad protest: sources. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on Christian militia. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). UAE Interpol chief meets sanctioned Syrian regime minister. newarab.com 
The Emirati head of Interpol Several Syria analysts and activists shared the photo of Raisi and the notorious Syrian figure, whose regime has disappeared around 135,000 political prisoners. | "[R…
(2024-02-29). US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp. newarab.com 
The The cuts will mainly be in alread…
(2024-02-29). The Met Police's institutional racism is beyond reform. newarab.com 
It's clear that the Metropolitan Police have some serious institutional problems. One of the most recent, the The…
(2024-02-29). Activists allege 'heavy-handed' UAE restrictions at WTO talk. newarab.com 
A coalition of civil society groups on Wednesday accused the Our World Is Not for Sale (OWINFS), representing more than a dozen civil society groups, said it has complained to the WTO following a series of incidents at the body's 13th ministerial confe…
(2024-02-29). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Release Rasmane Zinaba. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). Traveling to Russia. sonar21.com 
I have received a couple of requests on travel tips regarding Russia. So here goes. I was invited and had a letter of invitation. So that made getting the visa a breeze, though a little pricey ($451). If you're going as a tourist I recommend you go through a travel agency. They can smooth out all of the hassles. | Getting to Russia is a challenger. There are no longer direct flights from the US or Europe (not sure about South America). You have two basic options from the U.S. — Turkish Air via Istanbul or Qatar Air via Doha. Long flights. From Turkey you have a four hour flight to Moscow. Doha is five…
(2024-02-29). Alabama Supreme Court Rules that Embryos are Children; The Right's Latest Attack on Women. internationalviewpoint.org "Throw this whole woman-hating party and their propaganda network in the trash. They've earned themselves a spot in the dustbin of US political history." | – | / |
(2024-02-29). Is there a fascist danger in Italy? internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-29). LFI rejects an agreement with the NPA for the European elections. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-29). Saito, Marx and the Anthropocene. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-29). Revisiting Rosa Luxemburg's Writings on the 1905 Russian Revolution. internationalviewpoint.org The newest addition of the planned seventeen volumes of the writing of Rosa Luxemburg, including thousands of pages that have only recently been identified and have never been available in English, is a critical contribution to our understanding of her life and work. | – | / |
(2024-02-29). AI-powered decision is not final in the socialist society. internationalviewpoint.org The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now essential for companies to continue to grow and maintain their competitive advantage in our society. In addition, AI technology is becoming an integral part of our daily lives because of the constant and rapid technological advancements. As a result, the technology is beginning to have an impact on various sectors of society. | – | / |
(2024-02-29). Where is Kate Middleton? Internet concerned over Royal Family member. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Many users across social media platforms are concerned over a member of the British royal family Kate Middleton after allegedly missing for quite a while. Concerned individuals will be happy to know that according to reports, Royal Family representatives confirmed that the Princess of Whales is currently still recovering from her recent abdominal surgery. Rumors about Kate started again after her husband Prince William withdrew from from an engagement on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.The rumors in question began on Jan. 16, 2024, after Kate went missing which resulted in local and international concern over t…
(2024-02-29). Defending materialism: Lenin the philosopher. mronline.org 
NICK MATTHEWS looks at the great Bolshevik leader's intense three-week period of furious study in the British Library in 1908 and the timeless classic on Marxism and philosophy it produced: Materialism and Empirio-Criticism.
(2024-02-29). Neoconservatives and Islamophobes, Not Muslims, Are the Real Threat to British Democracy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). The Heat: Mobile World Congress. america.cgtn.com 
Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona, Spain showcasing innovative products. What's on display at the world's biggest tech event? | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-02-29). New York City struggles with influx of asylum seekers. america.cgtn.com 
In the past year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, mainly from South and Central America, along with a significant number from Africa. Officials acknowledge the strain on city resources, particularly concerning the limited access to basic services for African asylum seekers. CGTN's William Denselow reports from New York.
(2024-02-29). Violence on highways threatens Mexico's trucking industry. america.cgtn.com 
Violence on Mexico's highways is escalating, prompting concerns from the country's truckers who are advocating for increased protection. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows how trucking unions are appealing to the government for assistance.
(2024-02-29). Sirota's Signals: It's The Cost Of Money, Stupid. levernews.com Why are Americans so pissed about the economy when the macroeconomic data is decent? How are polluters trying to get you to pay to clean up their mess? Where is the country's most corrupt government? When did we get within one congressional vote of a vastly better future? Who should never show their face in public but is now trying to once again protect the rich?The answers to these questions and much more can be found below in today's edition of Sirota's Signals, a weekly dose of must-read stories, missed nuggets, and fun-but-worthwhile distractions from Lever founder David Sirota, exclusively for paid subscrib…
(2024-02-29). Countryside playing catch-up with EVs. ecns.cn China's rural thoroughfares, once dominated by the droning of traditional internal combustion engines, are now far from cacophonous amid the ongoing quiet revolution of electric vehicles.
(2024-02-29). Chinese telecom firms urge more cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese companies have showcased their latest achievements at the event, organized panel discussions, and said they are expecting to boost cooperation in the mobile communications industry.
(2024-02-29). Apple reportedly cancels EV project, to focus more on AI. ecns.cn After spending billions of dollars and a decade on research, Apple reportedly is dropping building an electric car and will use some of the project's staff to focus on artificial intelligence.
(2024-02-29). More than 85,000 freight train trips connect China to Europe. ecns.cn The cumulative volume of the China-Europe Railway Express had exceeded 85,000 trips, cctv.com reported on Tuesday.
(2024-02-29). Alibaba Cloud announces a 55% price reduction. ecns.cn Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Chinese heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, announced on Thursday a price reduction of up to 55 percent on more than 100 core cloud products, marking the biggest price cut in the company's history.
(2024-02-29). Insights丨Experts call for a fair reading of China's prospect. ecns.cn With China and the U.S. contribution to the world GDP coming out respectively, debate has been heated up again surrounding the trend of "a rising East and a declining West." In responding to related questions, experts share their confidence in China's development and call for a fair reading of China's hopeful prospects.
(2024-02-29). Nation opens first simulated environment for space research. ecns.cn China's first Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure facility passed national-level acceptance review and officially began operations on Tuesday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
(2024-02-29). Russia bans gasoline exports from March. ecns.cn Russia on Tuesday ordered a six-month ban on gasoline exports from March 1 to keep prices stable amid rising demand from consumers and farmers and to allow for the maintenance of refineries in the world's second-largest oil exporter.
(2024-02-29). Patrols near Kinmen 'beyond reproach'. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday that its coast guard patrols in waters near the Kinmen islands, which are administered by Taiwan, were beyond reproach, dismissing complaints that the boarding of a Taiwan tourist boat had caused panic.
(2024-02-29). Five global asset managers ink agreements with Shanghai regulators. ecns.cn A total of five global asset managers, including industry big names such as Schroders Capital and Aspect Capital, signed agreements with the Shanghai local regulators and industry associations on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). TDSL prepares 27 proposals to share at upcoming two sessions. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League said it plans to submit 27 party proposals, with a particular emphasis on proposals concerning cross-Strait relations, to the upcoming annual two sessions that will soon start next week.
(2024-02-29). New translation of historical book further connects Taiwan, Chinese mainland. ecns.cn A contemporary Chinese version of the "General History of Taiwan", a history book written in classical Chinese more than 100 years ago, launched on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2024-02-29). Palmprint recognition payment in Shanghai draws debate. ecns.cn At a gate machine at a subway station in Shanghai, a passenger can be identified with five fingers open and the palm centered 5 to 10 centimeters of the reading area.
(2024-02-29). China completes first deep-sea gas field cluster in S China Sea. ecns.cn Installation of the 2nd phase of Shenhai-1, China's self-developed deep-sea gas field has been completed, China Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd announced on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). Astronauts selected for Shenzhou-18, 19 missions. ecns.cn Crew members for China's upcoming manned space missions, Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19, have been selected and they are currently engaged in training programs, according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). 'Dazi culture' increasingly popular among young Chinese. ecns.cn Various types of companionship like a meal mate, travel buddy, study companion, or workout pal have become part of social life for many young Chinese, who call this new social connection "dazi."
(2024-02-29). U.S.' escalating trade protectionism to stymie Chinese automakers to hurt itself: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The U.S.' escalating trade protectionism, politicizing economic issues and erecting more trade barriers to affect fair competition will only do harm to the development of its auto industry in the long run.
(2024-02-29). Security plans for Paris Olympics stolen from train. ecns.cn A bag that contained potentially sensitive security plans for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was stolen on Monday from a train at the Gare du Nord station.
(2024-02-29). Xi holds talks with Sierra Leonean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). Magnificent landscape of earth forest in Xizang. ecns.cn Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape is distributed between 3,750 meters and 4,500 meters above sea level with a scale of about 5,000 square kilometers and a core area of more than 800 square kilometers.
(2024-02-29). 12 monks receive Buddhism's highest degree in Xizang. ecns.cn Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate on Wednesday. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education.
(2024-02-29). Ice begins melting on Boston Lake as spring comes. ecns.cn Ice on Bosten Lake, China's largest inland freshwater lake, begins melting as temperature rises in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024.
(2024-02-29). Intuitive Machines releases images from moon lander. ecns.cn Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, neared a mission-ending slumber on Wednesday, six days after a lopsided touchdown that hindered its operation, though NASA and the company behind the vehicle cheered its performance as a success.
(2024-02-29). Flamingos in Jiangsu ready for spring migration. ecns.cn Flamingos were first spotted at the Tiaozini Wetland in 2015. By the end of 2023, the number of migrated flamingos had been recorded for nine consecutive years, which rose from one to 14.
(2024-02-29). PV capacity set for rapid expansion, industry body says. ecns.cn China's photovoltaic industry is poised to grow further this year, with domestic installed capacity and power generation expected to maintain rapid expansion, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association said on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight. ecns.cn A cutting-edge "air taxi" service, once operational, is expected to gain traction, as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight conducted the world's first intercity demonstration flight in South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday.
(2024-02-29). Shanghai rising magnet for foreign investment. ecns.cn The new deals cover key sectors including biomedicine, electronic information, automotives, digital economy and green low-carbon, and 26 projects are valued at more than $50 million each.
(2024-02-29). 'New productive forces 'top provinces' agendas. ecns.cn Several provincial-level regions across China have identified "new productive forces" and the development of the private sector as their top priorities during their first meetings after the Spring Festival holiday.
(2024-02-29). Scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole stepped up. ecns.cn Chinese authorities are intensifying scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole and temporary release programs, aiming to ensure fairness and prevent abuses in the criminal justice system.
(2024-02-29). Officials recommend latest popular film and TV dramas in mainland to Taiwan audiences. ecns.cn New mainland film and TV productions such as movies YOLO and Pegasus 2 are among the latest works to be recommended to people in Taiwan by Chinese officials, who say the charm of Chinese culture can be shared on both sides of the Taiwan Straits through watching these productions.
(2024-02-29). Foreign investors withdraw from Japanese stocks amid record highs. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). A case of sudden visual loss due to a brain tumour after mRNA injection. expose-news.com In a case study report published in December, a 60-year-old woman experienced sudden visual loss in her left eye three days after receiving her fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech covid injection. Her …
(2024-02-29). Cohiba Atmosphere and Montecristo Deleggend, genuine Cuban coffees (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban gourmet coffees Cohiba Atmosphere and Montecristo Deleggend are participating in the 24th Habano Festival as products genuinely designed to pair with Cuba, the director of Commercial Intelligence of Cubacafé, Martha García, said.
(2024-02-29). Díaz-Canel calls for participation in march in support of Palestine (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated the call to the people of the island to participate in the world mobilization in support of Palestine on March 2.
(2024-02-29). UAE sends more than 200 tons of medical aid to Syria (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Damascus, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent 202 tons of aid on Thursday to support the health sector in Syria.
(2024-02-29). ECA calls African countries for a transition towards green economies (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Harare, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development called for a transition towards inclusive, low-carbon, and efficient green economies.
(2024-02-29). Russia announces launch date for new electric car. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The Almaz-Antey consortium continues to work on the E-Neva electric car project, whose production launch is scheduled for 2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov informed.
(2024-02-29). Putin stresses relations with Latin America, ASEAN, and Africa. plenglish.com "We are working on strengthening relations with Latin American countries; we admire with respect the interest in learning the Russian language and culture," Putin stressed in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. | The president noted that with ASEAN, Africa, and Arab countries, we observe a potential with plans and new points of contact in this partnership. | "We see great prospects in building a great Eurasian partnership, combining integration procedures inside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," he noted. | The head of State pointed out that the Russia-Afric…
(2024-02-29). Vietnam and Cuba communist parties to promote high-level agreements. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of the Communist Parties of Vietnam (PCV) and Cuba (PCC) agreed on Thursday to further promote the role of these party organizations in advising and promoting the implementation of high-level bilateral agreements.
(2024-02-29). China and the U.S. search for missing people in World War II. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) China and the United States jointly conducted a field study in search of the remains of U.S. military personnel who disappeared here during World War II, an official source confirmed today.
(2024-02-29). Meningitis outbreak kills 20 in northern Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The outbreak, unexpected as usual, of meningitis in northern Nigeria, took the lives of 20 students, official sources reported in a statement circulated in this capital.
(2024-02-29). Multinational Shell's elusive actions denounced in Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Activists and environmental organizations denounced today that the multinational oil company Shell is trying to evade its responsibilities with the damages caused in the Niger Delta area.
(2024-02-29). Cuba and Nicaragua agree on friendly soccer game. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Nicaragua will play a friendly game as part of the FIFA week in late March, Miguel Angel Diaz, secretary of the Cuban Soccer Association (AFC), said.
(2024-02-29). Larry's Wonderful Report… smoothiex12.blogspot.com from Russia. Larry's intro is at 1 h 47 m. In general,
(2024-02-29). Maria Is In Top Form… smoothiex12.blogspot.com as she usually is. Retort to Macron's idiocy and history lesson to France. Lavrov, of course, openly mocked Macron. LOL.
(2024-02-29). Nima And Me. Also Scott. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Nima works overtime, it seems). He also talks to Scott.
Meanwhile, Putin confirms that 3M22 Zircon was used in SMO recently and this could have been done only from missile frigates of the Black Sea Fleet or from ground based Bastion complexes. This has strategic implications. The time of huge surface combatants is over. As is over the whole concept of carrier-centric navy.
(2024-02-29). US Wrecks Venezuela's EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Cargo Jet. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's vice minister of anti-blockade policies, William Castillo, condemned the US vandalization of the Venezuelan 747 cargo jet, owned by Conviasa's EMTRASUR air cargo company, after the theft carried out by the United States in complicity with the government of Javier Milei in Argentina. | Castillo pointed out this Wednesday, February 28, in a statement concerning the US coercive measures that led to the illegal seizure of the plane, that "when the opposition comes to ask for your vote because they want to fix the country, remind them that … all of them asked for sanctions against Venezuela." | On Februa…
(2024-02-29). Herbert Matthews' great interview, sixty-six years later. By: Guillermo Suárez Borges. midwesternmarx.com 
I never did another story that gave me more professional satisfaction… I only take credit for having correctly interpreted what I saw and heard, for having realized that the extraordinary young man who opened his heart to me in whispers, for three hours, would be the one around whom the hopes and passions of Cuba would be concentrated, for a tide of victory.Herbert Matthews interviewing Fidel in the Sierras.This is how Herbert Matthews, the distinguished American journalist …
(2024-02-29). The case for regulating generative AI. independent.co.ug 
Research leads to advocating a regulatory model that is both adaptable and tailored to specific contexts COMMENT | S. ALEX YANG & ANGELA HUYUE ZHANG | The impending rollout of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act represents the bloc's latest attempt to cement its status as a regulatory powerhouse. This ambitious legislation, which aims to impose …
(2024-02-29). 'Arish student': Egyptian girl commits suicide at Arish University. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The story of an Arish University student has gone viral on social media with people saying that the girl committed suicide after being blackmailed, meanwhile, local newspapers reported that she died of poisoning. Activists online widely shared the Arish student's story and said that the student was abused after someone took private photos of her without her knowledge. Human rights advocates released a campaign online calling for harsh punishment against those who are involved in leading the Arish student to commit suicide by taking private photos of the Egyptian girl and abusing her to share them onlin…
(2024-02-29). Lenin's Political Work. lefteast.org 
Lenin and bolshevik leaders on the Red square. Source: Wikimedia Commons. | Lenin and the Revolution: nothing is closed | The contemporary view of Lenin and the October revolution is predominated by their historical images as provoking the impression that they are nothing more than pieces of history with no relation to the present time or our future. Whe…
(2024-02-29). Wildfires in Texas Grow to One of Largest in the US State's History. sputnikglobe.com The blaze has become the second largest in Texas' history and is projected to grow as just 3% of its flames have been contained.
(2024-02-29). Mask-wearing no longer mandatory in lower-risk health settings such as polyclinics, GPs. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-29). Belarus, Russia's Kamchatka Territory discuss business cooperation. eng.belta.by The business community of Russia 's Kamchatka Territory was briefed about the trade and investment potential of Belarus, promising areas of bilateral cooperation. A number of Belarusian enterprises shared their experience of working in the Kamchatka market.
(2024-02-29). COVID Vaccine Truth Needs Evidence-Based Debate, Not Gag-Orders. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-29). Sopranos Drea De Matteo paid off her house in 'five minutes' on OnlyFans. albawaba.com In a candid interview with the DailyMail, Drea De Matteo, renowned for her roles in "The Sopranos" and "Sons of Anarchy," bared her soul about how joining OnlyFans became a lifeline during her darkest times.The 52-year-old actress disclosed that she was on the brink of financial ruin, with a mere $10 left in her bank account and the looming threat of losing her home. Matteo's career in Hollywood hit a standstill due to her principled stance against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, leaving her grappling with dire circumstances."The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo joined OnlyFans after her acting career stalled. She raised…
(2024-02-29). Be≈üikta≈ü-Galatasaray derbisini hakem Halil Umut Meler yà∂netecek. aa.com.tr
(2024-02-29). SOMA VIgil — Poems for Palestine February 25, 2024. fightbackbetter.com
(2024-02-29). Trump y Biden salen vencedores por sus partidos en Michigan, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Con respecto al voto democrata, el 13,2 por ciento marcó la casilla equivalente al voto en blanco siguiendo una campaña que animaba a ello para mostrar el rechazo al papel de EE. UU. en la guerra de Gaza.
(2024-02-29). Confirman seis niños muertos por hambruna en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades denunciaron que los niños murieron como resultado de la sequía y la desnutrición.
(2024-02-29). ONU advierte de inminente hambruna en el norte de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Oficina para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de la ONU advirtió que una cuarta parte de la población de la Franja de Gaza, se encuentran a un paso de la hambruna.
(2024-02-29). Israel asesina en plena calle a 104 palestinos mientras esperaban camiones con comida. telesurtv.net Decenas de heridos fueron trasladados al hospital Al-Shifa, y se observó que estas cifras superaban la capacidad del personal médico.
(2024-02-29). Ecuador imputa a seis implicados en el asesinato de Villavicencio. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Ecuador ratificó que la banda Los Lobos participó en la planificación y ejecución del homicidio contra el candidato presidencial.
(2024-02-29). Educadores ecuatorianos se movilizarán contra presidente Noboa. telesurtv.net El gremio subraya la necesidad de elaborar un Plan de Acción para la Reinserción Escolar de aquellos estudiantes que desertaron en 2023.
(2024-02-29). Médicos en Corea del Sur se oponen a medidas del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Los galenos, en huelga, sostienen que el salario y las condiciones laborales deberían ser la prioridad, en lugar del plan del gubernamental para aumentar el número de trabajadores sanitarios.
(2024-02-29). Rusia y América Latina. thealtworld.com 
En los últimos meses, Rusia ha intensificado significativamente los contactos con los países de América del Sur y Central. Con algunos de los Estados de la región, está unida por lazos de amistad de larga data que se originaron desde la época de la Unión Soviética. | Pero en los últimos tiempos, después de romper las relaciones con el Occidente colectivo y comprender que no es posible volver al viejo formato de las relaciones con la Unión Europea (UE), los Estados Unidos y otros países, Moscú decidió reorientar los vectores de sus relaciones exteriores y además de Asia y àÅfrica, América Latina también se h…
(2024-02-29). Presidente Maduro: Hoy es el día en que Hugo Chávez declaró el carácter antiimperialista de la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado celebró la gran movilización del pueblo revolucionario para conmemorar el 20 aniversario de la declaratoria antiimperialista.
(2024-02-29). Anuncian elecciones para Haití antes de agosto de 2025. telesurtv.net Apuntó que "creemos que este es un paso importante en la dirección correcta", continuó Phillip Davis, quien habló de la necesidad de una evaluación de la maquinaria electoral.
(2024-02-29). Indígenas en Paraguay reclaman al Estado tierras usurpadas. telesurtv.net Exigen la totalidad de los títulos de 335 hectáreas que el Gobierno cedió a esta comunidad en 1944 por su ayuda al Ejército paraguayo durante la guerra del Chaco contra Bolivia.
(2024-02-29). Corte Suprema española abre proceso contra expresidente catalán. telesurtv.net Los magistrados coinciden en que es "necesario y pertinente que sean llamados al procedimiento, a fin de ser oídos como investigados, con todos los derechos y garantías previstas en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico".
(2024-02-29). Presidente de Siria resalta trascendencia de relaciones con Rusia. telesurtv.net Al-Assad recordó que Occidente es hostil con Rusia históricamente porque esa nación euroasiática fue transformándose de débil en fuerte.
(2024-02-29). Polonia evalúa cierre de frontera con Ucrania por crisis en el agro. telesurtv.net El primer ministro polaco, Donald Tusk, señaló que si bien la medida sería "dolorosa" resulta necesaria.
(2024-02-29). Aplicarán nuevos precios del combustible y electricidad en Cuba. telesurtv.net El ministro de Finanzas y Precios enfatizó que los precios aún vigentes "no reconocen los costos reales".
(2024-02-29). Bolivia condecora a cineasta Jorge Sanjinés con el Cóndor de los Andes. telesurtv.net El presidente boliviano indicó que el homenaje de esta jornada es uno de esos imprescindibles como testimonio de la política hecha arte.
(2024-02-29). Declaran emergencia por incendios en 60 condados de Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se pronosticó que las condiciones cálidas y secas causadas por las altas temperaturas y el viento se mantendrán en la región en los días venideros.
(2024-02-29). Gobierno argentino lleva al Supremo caso contra Chubut. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo dio a conocer que también se apelará la decisión federal ante la Cámara de Comodoro Rivadavia.
(2024-02-29). Rusia dispuesta a ayudar a sus socios en Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia afirmó que para el gigante euroasiático es de vital importancia los acontecimientos que susciten en América.
(2024-02-29). Líder iraní destaca importancia de participación en comicios. telesurtv.net El ayatolá indicó que los países occidentales "con motivos y por diversas razones, temen la participación del pueblo".
(2024-02-29). Por Palestina, la voz cada vez más alta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 feb (RHC) ´Despojados de sus tierras, expulsados de su propia patria, dispersados por el mundo, perseguidos y asesinados, los heroicos palestinos constituyen un ejemplo impresionante de abnegación y patriotismo, y son el símbolo vivo del crimen más grande de nuestra época ª.
(2024-02-29). Ordenan retirar a Trump de boleta de las primarias de Illinois. telesurtv.net En diciembre de 2023, Colorado excluyó a Trump de las primarias debido a su participación en el asalto al Capitolio…
(2024-02-29). The life of an unorthodox Marxist. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
(2024-02-29). FAO lanza web sobre la inseguridad alimentaria en Gaza. telesurtv.net Al menos seis niños murieron durante la última jornada por deshidratación y desnutrición en el norte de Gaza.
(2024-02-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman más de 140 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-29). Absuelven a coronel por asesinato de campesinos en Guatemala. telesurtv.net También fue absuelto el sargento Manuel Lima Vásquez y a otros siete militares les fueron modificados los delitos.
(2024-02-29). Primer ministro de Haití realiza vista oficial a Kenia. telesurtv.net La presencia del premier haitiano en Kenia tiene como fin, "entre otras cosas, fijar los términos y condiciones para el despliegue de la Misión Multinacional de Apoyo a la Seguridad (MSS)".
(2024-02-29). Nicaragua y Rusia firman acuerdos en materia de seguridad. telesurtv.net Durante la visita del secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev, a Nicaragua, se alcanzaron acuerdos para el período 2024-2026.
(2024-02-29). Instan en Cuba a reforzar enfrentamiento al delito en comunidades. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, instó a reforzar el enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción y las ilegalidades desde las comunidades y fortalecer la integralidad en el combate contra esos flagelos.
(2024-02-29). Policía Federal realiza nueva fase de Operación Lesa Pátria en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las acciones se desarrollan en Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Espírito Santo y el Distrito Federal.
(2024-02-29). Mantienen seis provincias dominicanas en alerta verde por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias situadas en el nivel de alerta verde son: Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Samaná, Hermanas Mirabal, María Trinidad Sánchez y Monseñor Nouel.
(2024-02-29). Brasil aboga porque ricos tributen para reducir desigualdades. telesurtv.net Como presidente del G20, la nación suramericana planteó la lucha contra el hambre, la pobreza y las desigualdades como prioridades de debate de los ministros de Finanzas de los Estados miembros.
(2024-02-29). Al menos 19 muertos por colisión de buses en Copán, Honduras. telesurtv.net La presidenta Xiomara Castro expresó sus condolencias a las familias de las víctimas y pronta recuperación a los lesionados.
(2024-02-29). Firman en Venezuela acuerdo de diálogo y propuesta para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net Participan 150 representantes de los sectores. Estuvieron presentes el 97 por ciento de las organizaciones con fines políticos debidamente inscritas ante el Poder Electoral.
(2024-02-29). Agricultores y ganaderos se movilizan en Cataluña, España. telesurtv.net Diversas organizaciones exigen "la eliminación de la competencia desleal y reclama las herramientas reguladoras de los mercados".
(2024-02-29). Genocidio israelí sobre Gaza deja más de 30.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net "El número de mártires supera los 30.000", denunció el ministerio de sanidad en un comunicado.
(2024-02-29). Bombardeos israelíes dejan seis muertos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las ambulancias palestinas no pudieron llegar a los lugares de los ataques debido al bombardeo de artillería israelí en la zona.
(2024-02-29). Siria intercepta misiles procedentes de Israel. telesurtv.net La agresión ocurrió cerca de las 21H35 horas (hora local) desde la dirección del Golán sirio ocupado, apuntando a varios puntos de Damasco.
(2024-02-29). Venezuela: 20 años de declaración antiimperialista de Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de este día histórico para el país, la Marcha Nacional de la Furia Bolivariana partirá de distintos estados de Venezuela para dirigirse a la ciudad de Caracas.
(2024-02-29). Presidente ruso presenta balance ante Asamblea Federal. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó el esfuerzo de los trabajadores de la producción, quienes llevan a cabo jornadas de tres turnos.
(2024-02-29). Reportan aumento de actividad en volcán Popocatépetl de México. telesurtv.net Al menos 22 vuelos fueron suspendidos en el aeropuerto internacional de la Ciudad de México.
(2024-02-29). Educadores argentinos convocan a un nuevo paro nacional. telesurtv.net Los convocantes son los gremios docentes integrados en la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT).
(2024-02-29). Venezuela condena exploración canadiense en territorio Esequibo. telesurtv.net "Canadá no tiene arte ni parte en los asuntos referentes a la Guayana Esequiba, el Gobierno guyanés debe exigir de inmediato el retiro de este pronunciamiento", dijo el canciller.
(2024-02-29). Presidente de Venezuela califica como un éxito acuerdo para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado calificó el pacto como el más incluyente firmado hasta la fecha en el país.
(2024-02-29). Inicia veda electoral ante comicios municipales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net "Inicia el periodo de silencio electoral", indicó el juez del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE), Guillermo Wellman.
(2024-02-29). Venezolano Keydomar Vallenilla gana oro en Preolímpico de halterofilia. telesurtv.net El venezolano levantó los 170 kilogramos en el primer intento, asegurando el terminar líder en el arranque.
(2024-02-29). Sindicatos de aerolíneas argentinas realizan un paro de 24 horas. telesurtv.net "Estamos casi 70 puntos por debajo de la brecha inflacionaria", recalcó el vocero de la Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (APLA), Juan Pablo Mazzieri.
(2024-02-29). Exigen alimentos para comedores populares en Argentina. telesurtv.net La UTEP reafirmó la necesidad de atención a los barrios populares.
(2024-02-29). Ordenan restituir fondos a la provincia argentina de Chubut. telesurtv.net Según el fallo judicial el Gobierno argentino estaría reteniendo recursos coparticipables como herramienta de presión política a la provincia del Chubut.
(2024-02-29). More Anti-Russian Hysteria From the New York Times. counterpunch.org 
One does not have to be an admirer of Mr. Putin or his right-wing regime to consider this coverage so unbalanced and Russophobic as to amount to a form of warmongering. Consider a recent article by David Sanger and Steven Erlanger headlined "Gravity of Putin Threats is Dawning on Europe." It is worth examining how this sort of journalism operates.
(2024-02-29). The October 7th America Has Forgotten. counterpunch.org 
We Americans have been at war now since October 7th, 2001. That was when our military first launched air strikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan in response to al-Qaeda's September 11th terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. That's 22 years and counting. The "war on terror" that began then would forever change what it meant to be
(2024-02-29). Wrapped in the Flag and Waving the Cross. counterpunch.org 
It has been said that: "When fascism comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and waving the cross." And, this is happening in America right now! For example: At the Conservative Political Action Convention's (CPAC) recent annual meeting, in a panel discussion, extremist, right wing conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, openly proclaimed: "I
(2024-02-29). Letter from London: Everything Was Forever. counterpunch.org 
Cruella Braverman wrote about Islamists bullying the country into submission last week. What Braverman failed to grasp — similarly, Liz Truss spreading her own conspiracy theories on a platform across the pond praising among other things far-right activist Tommy Robinson — was the steely quality of the tolerance of others. Quite right, too, if you
(2024-02-29). Unchained Capitalism: A Demonic Theology. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-29). Wrapped in the Flag and Waving the Cross. counterpunch.org 
It has been said that: "When fascism comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and waving the cross." And, this is happening in America right now! For example: At the Conservative Political Action Convention's (CPAC) recent annual meeting, in a panel discussion, extremist, right wing conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, openly proclaimed: "I
(2024-02-29). Unchained Capitalism: A Demonic Theology. counterpunch.org In the minds of many, the US state of Vermont is an idyllic place of trees, mountains, ski resorts, craft beer and people with lots of money. In all honesty, Vermont does have its share of all these things. However, like any other place in the world's capitalist economy, they come at a price. Until
(2024-02-29). An Open Letter to the Women of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. counterpunch.org Specifically Jasmine Crockett, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jill Tokuda, Grace Napolitano Sylvia Garcia, Val Hoyle, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Sheila Jackson Lee, Frederica Wilson, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Jennifer McClellan, Lori Trahan, Madeleine Dean, Gwen Moore, Suzanne Bonamici, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Yvette Clarke, Nanette Barragan, Andrea Salinas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Rosa DeLauro, Katie Porter, Grace Meng, and Shontel Brown Dear
(2024-02-29). Wednesday 2/28: Candlelight Vigil Honoring Aaron Bushnell. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater…
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/3: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-29). Thursday 2/29: Webinar: Mobilizing for Gaza through Crowdfunding and Mutual Aid. indybay.org
(2024-02-29). Joe Biden and the Gaza war. indybay.org This Netanyahu, supported by the extremists in his cabinet and among his followers, disavows the US President at every opportunity. Recently, there have been repeated signs that he is not at all opposed to the idea of a "second Nakba" – a forced emigration of the Gaza population to Egypt and elsewhere. "Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarized."
(2024-02-29). Hamas: War of Starvation in Gaza 'Disgrace to Humanity'. indybay.org "The international [community's] inability and the American cover for the crime of starvation that the occupation uses as a weapon to achieve political goals is a disgrace to humanity that history will not erase, even if the American administration hides behind misleading statements about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in a statement. "It will not absolve it of its responsibility and participation in war crimes committed against defenseless civilians," Hamas added.
(2024-02-29). American Media Keep Citing "Zaka" — Though Its October 7 Atrocity Stories Are Discredited. indybay.org Given its prominence, Zaka has been scrutinized by the Israeli press but not the U.S. media. A blockbuster Haaretz report found after October 7, senior military leaders sidelined Israel Defense Forces soldiers specializing in recovering bodies and preserving evidence and sent in untrained Zaka volunteers instead. Zaka reportedly turned massacre sites into a "war room for donations," used corpses as fundraising props, "spread accounts of atrocities that never happened," and botched forensics that are central to Israel's claim that Hamas carried out a premeditated campaign of mass rape.
(2024-02-29). NPS 2022 Annual Overall Rating Report of Aramark at Yosemite. indybay.org In 2022 Aramark at Yosemite, aka Yosemite Hospitality, received a Marginal score on the NPS's Annual Overall Rating(AOR) Report. The 2023 AOR has not been released yet.
(2024-02-29). Wednesday 3/6: Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe & Nuclear War! Tea & talk w/ Timmon. indybay.org BFUU Hall, Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar St., a block east of MLK Jr Wy at Bonita Ave. | midway between north Berkeley & downtown Berkeley BART stations.
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/24: "Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America" Book Release Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-02-29). Wednesday 3/6: Webinar: Youth of Balata Refugee Camp. indybay.org
(2024-02-29). Despite Zionists Shutdown of School, BA Labor Conf for Palestine with Hundreds Goes on. indybay.org Despite the action of East Bay Zionists to shutdown a school where an education conference on Palestine and labor was being held, the participants moved the conference to the front of the school and parking lot and went ahead with the meeting.
(2024-02-29). Friday 3/1: Oakland: Film Screening and Power Hour. indybay.org RSVP for Oakland address…
(2024-02-29). Monday 3/4: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-29). Saturday 3/23: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/17: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 3 Short Films about structural water apartheid in Holy Land. indybay.org
(2024-02-29). Brazil Chairs G20 and Vows to Address Poverty, Hunger and Climate Change as Finance Minist. indybay.org The Brazilian Presidency of the G20 hosts finance ministers for their first G20 meeting this year.
(2024-02-29). Massive "Stop Cop City" banner dropped over SF overpass. indybay.org Organizers dropped a banner over the Vermont Street overpass calling for commuters to learn about the connection between Nationwide and Stop Cop City.
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Rise Up Singing Veg. Potluck. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville 95076…
(2024-02-29). Wednesday 2/28: Rally Against the Recalls. indybay.org Front steps of Oakland City Hall…
(2024-02-29). F@ck Your FEMA Camps – We wont go. indybay.org Stop the nationwide campaign to make it illegal to be homeless | No on Prop 1 – Stop SB1011 – Up hold Martin v Boise…
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/17: Real Solutions to SF's Affordable Housing Crisis. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109 | or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94616597146?pwd=Z21WV3J2cHJkREZ5V2d4Z1NHMmpWQT09…
(2024-02-29). Sunday 3/24: Adrian Tirtanadi on Open Door Legal. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109…
(2024-02-29). Yosemite Aramark Contract Should Have Been Cancelled. indybay.org NPS has said that 2 Consecutive Marginal Annual Overall Rating Reports in a row would trigger them to cancel a concessions contract. Aramark at Yosemite had Marginal Ratings in 2018 and 2019.
(2024-02-29). Southern Resident Orcas Receive Oregon Endangered Species Protections. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., February 16, 2024 — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to protect Southern Resident orcas under the state's Endangered Species Act, responding to a February 2023 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
(2024-02-29). Conditions worsen for displaced Palestinians in Rafah neighborhood. presstv.ir Israel prepares for its ground invasion of Rafah.
(2024-02-29). Gazans inspect rubble, pull dead boy after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Gazans inspect the rubble, search for survivors and pull a dead boy after an Israeli strike targeted a house east of Rafah.
(2024-02-29). Riding 'antisemitism' bogey, TIME magazine dubs Zionist génocidaires victims. presstv.ir TIME magazine is at it again: celebrating genocide, vilifying victims and hailing perpetrators. Riding the bogey of 'antisemitism', the magazine says Zionists are victims.
(2024-02-29). Absurdity of UK foreign policy and surging fuel prices. presstv.ir The recent surge in fuel prices in the UK has been attributed to geopolitical tensions, particularly the UK's support for Israel's actions in Gaza and the bombing of Yemen.
(2024-02-29). South Africa says following up on Israel's non-compliance with ICJ ruling. presstv.ir South Africa says it has contacted the ICJ to pursue Israel's non-compliance with the top court's ruling on the prohibition of genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-29). Palestine supporters march in Nuremberg to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Nuremberg to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-29). Police detain protesters at Rockefeller Center as Biden visits New York. presstv.ir US police have detained dozens of protesters who gathered in NY to condemn Biden's support for Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-02-29). Haniyeh urges Palestinians to march on Al-Aqsa Mosque on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir "The siege of Al-Aqsa and the siege of Gaza are one and the same," Haniyeh said in a televised message on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). Russia's UN envoy says US giving Israel 'license to kill' Palestinians. presstv.ir Vasily Nebenzia said the United States was accountable for Israel's campaign of death and destruction in the Palestinian territory.
(2024-02-29). Aftermath of Israeli strikes on central Gaza's Nuseirat camp. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the rubble following Israeli airstrikes that targeted houses in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
(2024-02-29). German warship opens fire on US Reaper drone: Reports. presstv.ir Reports say a German warship partaking in a European anti-Yemen coalition in the Red Sea has mistakenly opened fire on an American MQ-9 Reaper drone.
(2024-02-29). Israeli military paying 'high price' in Gaza, admits war minister. presstv.ir The Israeli minister of military affairs complains of the heavy toll the ongoing Gaza war is inflicting on the regime's army, calling for drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews amid manpower shortages.
(2024-02-29). Gaza facing 'mass killing of children in slow motion' as Israel blocks aid. presstv.ir Save the Children" says the Gaza Strip is facing a "mass killing of children in slow motion" as Israel continues to block safe delivery of aid to the besieged territory.
(2024-02-29). 'Cold-blooded massacre':150 killed as Israeli forces attack Gazans waiting for aid. presstv.ir At least 150 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured in an attack by Israeli military forces on the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-29). Germany's anti-Iran rights claims 'cover up' support for Israel: Tehran. presstv.ir Iran rejects German FM's latest claims against Tehran as an attempt to cover up Berlin's support for Israeli occupation and rights violations against Palestinians.
(2024-02-29). Thousands march in Barcelona to demand end of arms supplies to Israel. presstv.ir Spanish demonstrators take to the streets of Barcelona to call on the government to cut ties with Israel.
(2024-02-29). Hamas fires volley of rockets from south Lebanon toward Israeli bases. presstv.ir The Qassam Brigades said 40 rockets had been fired toward Israeli military sites on the Lebanese border.
(2024-02-29). Report: Israeli troops sexually assault Palestinian women they abduct. presstv.ir That is according to the Geneva-based Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.
(2024-02-29). Syria confronts Israeli airstrike near Damascus: Report. presstv.ir The Syrian military reportedly confronts an Israeli airstrike on a suburb of the Arab country's capital of Damascus.
(2024-02-29). South Korean doctors march to protest medical school quotas. presstv.ir Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul on Sunday to support young doctors and protest against a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
(2024-02-29). Farmers set fire to tires, protest on sidelines of EU agriculture ministers meeting. presstv.ir Protesting farmers set fire to tires and blocked roads with their tractors on the sidelines of a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Brussels.
(2024-02-29). Farmers in Madrid protest against excessive red tape, insufficient state aid. presstv.ir Farmers protest in Madrid to demand action from policymakers on an array of pressures they say the sector is under.
(2024-02-29). Drone footage shows protesting Polish farmers filling Warsaw streets. presstv.ir Protesting farmers filled a main street in Warsaw with flags and banners on Tuesday.
(2024-02-29). Iran to launch domestically-built Pars 1 research satellite into orbit. presstv.ir Iran's minister of Communications and Information Technology says the homegrown Pars 1 research satellite is set to be launched into space on Thursday.
(2024-02-29). In fear after Soleimani assassination, US spent $12mn to protect two Trump aides. presstv.ir John Bolton and Robert O'Brien were receiving protection for almost one year after they left their posts, the CBS television network reported.
(2024-02-29). Raeisi due in Algeria in 1st presidential visit in 14 years. presstv.ir President Raeisi will travel to Algiers on March 2 at the official invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
(2024-02-29). Breakaway Transnistria asks Russia for 'protection' against Moldova. presstv.ir Pro-Russian officials in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria have called for Moscow protection in the face of pressures from Moldova.
(2024-02-29). Iran successfully launches Pars 1 research satellite into space. presstv.ir Iran successfully puts into orbit the domestically-built Pars 1 research-sensing satellite.
(2024-02-29). US sanctions 'may not apply' to gas pipeline project with Iran: Pakistan energy minister. presstv.ir The Pakistani energy minister says the US sanctions against Tehran may not apply to the gas pipeline project with neighboring Iran.
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Giuseppe Verdi, VaÃÄ pensiero (Nabucco) The Fates of Gaza and Julian Assange Are Sealed Together, by Jonathan Cook How British Intelligence Framed Julian Assange As Russian Agent, by Kit Klarenberg Western Leaders, So Smug a Year Ago, Are Feeling Anxiety and Panic, by Eric Arnow A call to rediscovering Humanity from Ian McGilchrist, the Sage of the Isle of Skye, by Ashley Howes The Real Economy Doesn't Need Growth — Canadians for a Sustainable Society On Aaron Bushnell, Methinks The Israel Apologist Doth Protest Too Much, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel, Ukraine Fighting 'Same B…
(2024-02-28). Palestinian Poetry Reading, Princeton U, Thursday, Feb 29, 6pm. fightbackbetter.com 
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| sjp.princeton ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK!! | Day 4: Palestine Poetry Night | TOMORROW! Thursday 02/29, 6-7: 30pm, B60B Louis A. Simpson Building | Brought to you by: SJP x Ellipses x Songline x Arab Soceity x Department of Comparative Literature x Effron Center for the Study of America | For more information, RSVP. | Food will be provided.
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ALBAWABA As the leap year bestows upon us an additional day, February 29, 2024, the cosmos seems to dance with unique energy, guiding us through the ethereal realms of celestial influence.Each zodiac sign finds itself embraced by the cosmic tapestry, offering insights, opportunities, and challenges that intertwine with the fabric of our lives.Daily Horoscope: February 29, 2024-Today: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you're urged to channel your fiery energy into productive endeavors. With Mars, your ruling planet, aligning harmoniously, your assertiveness and determination reach n…
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with CBS about the brewing offensive on Rafah, as the 
A proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is reported to include a temporary 40-day truce, the release of 40 Israeli captives in return for 400 Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of humanitarian aid and mobile shelters into Gaza.
From Jersey City, Friday February 23 and this is happening every where genocider Kim tries to sell his genocidal snake…
Philadelphia Over 150 youth from Philadelphia high schools walked out of classes on Feb. 23 to demonstrate for Palestine. Marching from a number of different high schools, they converged on City Hall where several students spoke out or recited poems reflecting the horror and anger at the genocide the U.S. . . . | 
On February 25th, 25 year-old Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, in an act of protest against the continued US support of the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people by the state of Israel…. 
Subscribe now The Western media showed its extreme bias by whitewashing the fatal protest of US airman Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside Israel's embassy in Washington, DC while shouting "Free Palestine!" and "I will no longer be complicit in genocide!". Scientific studies have found that roughly 60% of people in the United …
The Prime Minister of the Shtayyeh's government will function as a caretaker government until a technocratic government is formed, sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | "President Mahmoud Abbas accepted Shtayyeh's resignation," sources added. | Shtayyeh announced in a statement at the start of a cabinet session held in the city of Ramallah that he had submitted the resignation…
According to Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA chief, the last 
US president's comments came after US Air Force soldier died after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy…
Qatar's Emir The leader of Qatar, a key mediator between Hamas and Israel, is expected to discuss 
Yuval Abraham's "No Other Land" won Best Documentary award at Berlinale…
He notes ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict cost lives of nearly 30,000 civilians…
ALBAWABA – In the heart of the Israeli-occupied West Bank lies the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, which is showcasing artwork from war-torn Gaza. Declared an "ongoing artistic demonstration", the exhibit offers a glimpse into the rich heritage and culture of the beleaguered territory. Featuring a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, along with archaeological artifacts, the museum seeks to preserve Gaza's cultural legacy. The initiative was born out of a need to safeguard the artistic work that has faced destruction amid the ravages of war. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)Ever since the events back in October 7…
Hamas has Bushnell, a US airman, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington as a protest against the war in Gaza. | Hamas expressed solidarity with the pilot's family in a 
In cities across the US on Monday evening, vigils were held to honour the life of a US service member, Aaron Bushnell, who died after lighting himself on fire the previous day in front of the Israeli embassy in On Sunday, 
A member of the US military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon in protest of the Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active duty airman, was pronounced dead later Sunday after being rushed to hospital. | Authorities extinguished the fire, and Israeli embassy spokeswoman, Tal Naim, said no staff were hurt. | In uniform, Bushnell live-streamed the incident on the social media platform Twitch, introducing himself as he approached the gates of the emba…
Germany has been divided after artists at the At the awards ceremony concluding the Berlinale on Saturday, saw Palestinian Basel Adra criticise Israel's war on Gaza in his acceptance speech after his film 'No Other Land' won the top documentary prize. | "It is very hard for me to celebrate whe…
Aerial and satellite footage showed more than 2,000 The footage was recorded on 22 February, the channel said. | It showed aid convoys lined up on the 
Amid a spiraling humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, representatives from 
Strained by its ongoing The Israeli government is set to take on nearly $60 billion in debt in 2024, temporarily stop hiring for public sector jobs, and increase taxes to almost double its defence spending after more than four months of war in Gaza, the Financial Times has reported. | Military expenditure is set to increase 85 percent compared to pre-war spending, meaning an addition…
The two ministers voices confidence that the countries, which have no formal relations, can "make history together", Barkat's spokesperson said. | The photographed meeting with Saudi Comm…
Several Palestinian analysts believe that the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is preparing itself to take over the administration of the besieged war-torn coastal enclave the day after Speaking to The New Arab, the Palestinian analysts argue that "Israel is on the verge of ending its fierce war on the Gaza Strip (…), but it is looking for an alternative to Hamas to manage Gaza." | "The…
Not content with killing nearly Equipped with speakers, Israeli drones broadcast propaganda against Palestinian factions. Aircraft drop leaflets demanding Palestinians flee their homes. Women…
The A high-level Egyptian military official told The New Arab that "Egyptian aircrafts have been dropping tons of urgent aid supplies, mainly food and medicine, into towns in Khan Younis, Gaza's largest city in the south, as well as central Gaza." | "The process of dropping aid, undertaken cooperatively with the UAE and Jord…
Israelis began voting Tuesday in twice postponed municipal elections that could offer a gauge of the public mood nearly five months into Soldiers had already cast their ballots over the past week at special polling stations set up in army encampments in Polls opened at 7am (0500 GMT) and were due to close at 10pm (2000 GMT). | More than seven million people are eligible to…
ALBAWABA — Israel is reportedly planning to raise $60 billion in debt, freeze hiring for government jobs as well as implement tax surges in order to support its defenses, according to Financial Times, as the economy suffers deeply amid its war on Gaza strip.Compared to pre-war finances, the Israeli government intends to increase military expenditure by 85%, or 55 billion shekels ($15 billion). The goal of this increase is to boost Israel's defence against changing regional developments.The British newspaper stated that the economic impact occurred following Israel's ban of entry for approximately 150,000 Pa…
ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK!! | Second event: Edward Said Memorial Lecture with Dr. Samah Jabr (by the English Department) | Tomorrow!! Tuesday 02/27, 4: 30pm, McCosh 10 | What is the role of cultural identity in preserving wellbeing and navigating the wounds of history? This lecture explores the profound historical trauma ingrained in the Palestinian experience and its global repercussions. Grounded in the wisdom of Edward Said, the lecture delves into the psychological dimensions of displacement, dispossession, and cultural distortion. It analyzes the lasting impact of trauma on representation and psychical wellbeing…
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A US Air Force soldier is in critical condition after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in…
In a statement, Hezbollah said it downed the Hermes 450 Israeli drone with a surface-to-air mi…
Amidst the spectacle of the Super Bowl, where touchdowns and halftime extravaganzas captivate audiences, this year's event saw a notable intrusion of pro-Israel propaganda that did not go unnoticed. | Sponsored by both the State of Israel and Robert Kraft, a series of advertisements sought to sway public opinion amidst the football frenzy, putting the spotlight on pro-Israel messaging in public places and events such as the Super Bowl. | The 
Hezbollah fired early on Tuesday a huge salvo of missiles, targeting the Meron Israeli air control base, in retaliation for the Israeli aggression on Bekaa a day earlier. In a statement, Hezbollah's Military Media Center announced that "the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 8: 00 AM on Tuesday, the Meron air control base on Mount Al-Jarmaq …
ALBAWABA – For Palestinian Christian Jack Giacaman and his family-owned souvenir shop in Bethlehem, times are hard. Tourists and their purchases that normally bolstered Giacaman's business and Bethlehem's local economy have disappeared since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7. Giacaman said, "We used to get at least 200 visitors a day before the war. Now we get zero."To supplement this lost income Giacaman said he's prioritizing online sales, but his shop, My Christmas House, is still struggling. "We're trying to keep workers as much as we can, but it's not easy," he said.Between Israel's wartime ban on Palesti…
ALBAWABA – Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg was heavily slammed after posting his photos on Facebook while enjoying a McDonald's meal in Japan.Pro-Palestinian activists and human rights advocates rebuked the American billionaire after his photos from inside McDonald's Japan, considering that the American multinational fast food chain is facing a tough boycott campaign following support to Israel.Mark Zuckerberg posted three pictures from McDonald's Japan and captioned them: "Japanese McDonald's: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star."Despite the heavy backlash that Zuckerberg got from pro-Palestinians, some praised th…
Benjamin Netanyahu Receives Hudson's Herman Kahn Award By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Israeli officials are downplaying the prospects of a new hostage deal with Hamas even as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar to discuss the details, The Times of Israel reported on Monday. According to media reports, the deal presented on Friday during talks between Qatar, Egypt, …
Throughout the region, we are often told, there is fear and trembling at the might of the Israeli army, trained and supplied with advanced weaponry by the U.S. and aided by its mastery of technology. Furthering its superiority is the equally feared Israeli intelligence service, The Mossad. Early triumphs in capturing part of the Sinai …
Over the past two weeks, thousands of pro-Palestinian activists in Jordan have gathered at the Sheikh Hussain Bridge to protest the transportation of Israel-bound goods along the Marching under the slogan "The land bridge is treason", activists have formed In response, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters…
Egypt is reportedly planning to make a renewed push to offer prime Red Sea coastal land in Ras al-Ghamila (also Ras al-Gamila, Ras al-Jamila) in the Straits of Tiran in South Sinai for foreign investment, in the wake of a $35 billion deal with the UAE for the development of Egypt is reportedly targeting local and Gulf investors from Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the lucrative acquisition as part of its attempt to inject much needed foreign currency liquidity to address its financial and…
The aim of the exhibition was to show young people the opportunities to work in the green industry…
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa on Monday launched its repositioned brand to the market signalling a shift to being a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise of 'Your Story Matters'. According to Arrie Rautenbach, Group CEO of Absa, the bank has set a clear trajectory to ensure that Absa's entire …
The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, admitted that the "era of Western dominance has indeed definitively ended". He warned that the EU must not divide the world into "the West against the Rest", as "many in the 'Global South' accuse us of 'double standards'".
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has denied knowledge of a man whose picture is making rounds on social as its staff abandoned at Iganga hospital. The picture of Wilson Okello has been circulating on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp since Friday with messages claiming that he a …
Narendra Modi urged industrialists to adopt eco-friendly technologies…
Energy transition is one of the priorities of the Lula government…
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The expert spoke about the situation in education in Russia and the BRICS countries…
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Sergey Lavrov and Maria da Rocha met in Moscow…
Egypt's Prime Minister called it the largest foreign direct investment in history…
Britain's nuclear arsenal has failed two tests in a row. Why must we still pay for these extortionate weapons of mass destruction?>
ALBAWABA – Rumors have spread on social media with claims that El Kabeer Awy season 8 might be postponed from Ramadan 2024 to 2025 after a fire broke out in the shooting location.A source from within the El Kabeer Awy 8 series revealed the fate of the series after the massive fire that broke out on the filming site on Sunday, is still under study. It also revealed that the workers on the new season of the series are now studying the road map to see how El Kabeer Awy 8 will be finished on plans.Erem News reported citing a source: "The director, production company, and artist Ahmed Makki are looking for a way out o…
Houston When speaking about prisons and the death penalty, many activists and leaders have said, "It's better to be guilty and rich than to be innocent and poor." Today in Texas, Ivan Cantu, a 50-year-old Latinx man, is the personification of this saying. Ivan Cantu. Credit: Death Penalty Information Center . . . | 
On Saturday morning, on Buffalo's East Side, police shot and killed a Black man — yet again. Edward 'Eddie' Holmes was a brother, father, and grandad. He was a chef, skater, biker, mechanic, and loved cars and cowboy hats. (Quote: Black Love Resists in the Rust) The version presented by . . . | 
It's 2024 and people are still buying into anti-addict, anti-houseless politics in the age of the opioid epidemic and record poverty in Philadelphia. Council member Quetcy Lozada, whose heart seems to be extraordinarily hardened against drug addicts and problematic users, is using her political position to attack harm reduction-based organizations . . . | 
The following statements appeared on Resistance News Network on Feb. 26, 2024. Credit: @ms3_99 Hamas We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), express our heartfelt condolences and our full solidarity with the family and friends of the U.S. pilot Aaron Bushnell, whose name has been immortalized as a defender of . . . | 
ALBAWABA – In a shocking turn of events, a man from Missouri found himself in a shocking situation when his elaborate plan to scam an insurance company went awry, resulting in a life-altering outcome.The 60-year-old paralyzed man, driven by the desire for financial gain, came up with a scheme to pay someone to amputate his legs to receive a large insurance payout. However, his plan backfired as he ended up losing his legs without achieving his intended goal.Initially, the man claimed that his legs were attacked by a wild boar, but his fabricated story began to unravel under the scrutiny of the Howell County Sheri…
Peers from both versions of the Tory party come together to see off Green peer's attempt to maintain distinction between medically qualified NHS doctors and 'associates' The Tories and Labour combined in the House of Lords on Monday night to crush Green peer Natalie Bennett's attempt to kill off the government's bill to blur the …
A new study by Alan MacLeod uncovers media bias, revealing how the deaths of American journalist Gonzalo Lira and Russian political leader Alexey Navalny were disproportionately covered, exposing the influence of political filters and narrative priorities.
ALBAWABA – Controversial Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga has once again sparked wide fuss on social media after releasing Chips bags."Did Balenciaga quit fashion to make chips?" social media users questioned what is happening with the Spanish brand after photos of three different chips bag colors; each representing a different flavor, were shared online."Salt & Vinger, Cheese & Onion as well as Spicy Chilly," three Balenciaga chips bags were seen with people left shocked by the price which costs $1,750 each.CHIPS BAG IN YELLOW. (Balenciaga official website)Did Balenciaga quit fashion to produce chips?
The tiny but incredibly privileged 0.1% really are a breed apart, even from their not-quite-so-rich neighbours.
ALBAWABA – Controversial social media influencer and critic Salwan Momika took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and said that Western countries and citizens made a "grave mistake when they opened their doors to Muslims". According to 
ALBAWABA As celestial bodies align and dance in the cosmic symphony, we find ourselves under the influence of the stars once again. Today, on February 28, 2024, the universe presents us with a unique blend of energies, offering opportunities for growth, reflection, and transformation.Let us delve into the astrological forecast for each zodiac sign and discover what the day has in store.Daily Horoscope, February 28, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you may feel a surge of energy propelling you towards your goals. Harness this dynamic force wisely and direct it towards endeavor…
"Slavery is associated … with the emergence of several of the most profoundly cherished ideals and beliefs in the Western tradition." — Orlando Patterson | The subjugation and forced enslavement of Black bodies seized from the continent of Africa had been fundamental to the expansion and growth of the Atlantic domain since the early sixteenth century. In fact, African enslavement had been a mainstay throughout the Spanish Atlantic world for more than a generation prior to English colonization in the Americas. Seeing the Spanish not only as rivals for land, wealth, and resources, the English (not having…
A new generative AI tool could transform video production and amplify disinformation risks FEATURE | AGENCIES | OpenAI recently announced a new generative AI system named Sora, which produces short videos from text prompts. While Sora is not yet available to the public, the high quality of the sample outputs published so far has provoked both …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is set to hold the 14th Graduation ceremony on March 7, 2024, in Kampala. There are 250 graduands: 231 for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course, 4 for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA), and 15 for the Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD). …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has set timelines for a case in which six Democratic Party members, led by Richard Lumu Kizito, a Member of Parliament are challenging the agreement made by their President General Norbert Mao and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The other legislators involved in the case are Michael …
This will be the second independence of Africa, says CDC Africa Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | African leaders have reached agreement to create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers valued at US$50 billion. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a pooled procurement …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have revealed the identities of two of the three assailants allegedly involved in the assassination of the Ndiga Clan leader, Daniel Bbosa. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga has identified one of the deceased's assailants as Enock Sserunkuuma, a resident of Lungujja and the other is Noah Luggya, who is …
The factual situation is that China's economy, as it heads into 2024, has far outgrown all other major comparable economies.
This development is anticipated to lead to a decline in cement prices, which have risen from Shs 28,000 in 2018 to currently exceed Shs 33,000, varying by manufacturer and application Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has granted a 21-year Large-Scale Mining License LML0344 to Sunbird Resources Limited to mine 8000 tonnes per day of …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero District Security Committee and leaders are regretting the merging of Police Posts following the escalation of crime. According to the Police Crime report released last week, 4111 cases were reported to Police stations in Luwero in 2023 and the district was ranked the second with the highest cases across …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City Lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has failed to appear at Kampala Central Police Station as summoned by police. He instead sent his lawyers from GEM Advocates to inform the officers to attend court next month in the case where he was accused of offensive communication. On February 23rd, 2024, the …
The Russian political party "United Russia" held the first "For the Freedom of Nations" International Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism on 16-17 February 2024 in Moscow. It brought together over 400 participants from more than 55 countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the CIS, representing the global majority. | From Türkiye the Vatan Party attended the forum. Vatan Party Deputy Chairman Ethem Sancak and the party's representative in Russia, Mehmet Perinàßek, who is also a United World International author, held speeches at the…
ALBAWABA – One of the most if not the most profitable influencer families on social media, the Kardashians are the talk of the internet after a study revealed that one sponsored post by Kim Kardashian could cost millions of dollars. According to 
The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged a lot across industries. It had reshaped business operations and presented lucrative investment opportunities for investors. Investing in AI stocks can offer returns as this groundbreaking technology continues to make strides. In this article, we will discuss the basics and learn how to invest in AI stocks. | The Future is Here: Learn How to Invest in AI Stocks: | AI encompasses an array of technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles among others. Companies involved in the development and implem…
BARCELONA, Spain | Xinhua | The 2024 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world's leading trade fair for mobile technology and related industries, opened in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday. This year's MWC centers on the "Future First" concept, highlighting the importance of uniting industries, continents, technologies and communities to realize the potential of …
The gradual recovery observed in Venezuela's economy can be seen in the increase in agricultural production, which has recorded 14 consecutive quarters of growth despite the blockade and unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States. | Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro explained this last Wednesday, February 21, during a work day dedicated to national production. He highlighted that this progress towards a productive and independent economy has been carried out through Venezuela's own efforts amid the difficulties caused by illegal US sanctions. | During the activity, President Maduro presented economic…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda has admitted that it has broken several public debt safety points but now seeks to correct the situation through the new five-year Public Debt Management Framework. The framework (PDMF) drawn by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development is a strategic move aimed at …
Call for continued support for Victor Puertas, an indigenous forest defender. For more information on Victor, go here. After 11 months kidnapped by the state, Victor Puertas, an indigenous forest defender arrested during a festival in Cop City, has been released. He spent three months in DeKalb County jail without bail and then he was… 
On Tuesday, 2/27, a wine tasting event and fundraiser is scheduled, supporting illegal Zionist wine and agricultural businesses built on stolen Palestinian land. Over 500 attendees, including Zionists and their supporters, are expected. | This event aims to raise funds for illegal Zionist settlements in Palestine, directing proceeds to various charities linked to the country's wine and agricultural industry allegedly established on contested Palestinian land. | Notably, Shiloh is among the illegal settlements built on land belonging to families in Qaryut and Turmusayya villages near Ramallah, and it was funded in…
Handling finances responsibly for college students is an important step in having a strong financial groundwork. Selecting the best credit card can serve as a tool on this path providing convenience, security, and opportunities to establish credit history. This article will guide you into the best college student credit cards of 2024. There cards are designed for college students and will showcase some choices that empower students to make informed decisions and work towards financial independence. | Financial Freedom: The Best College Student Credit Cards for College Students Who Want to Manage Money:…
ALBAWABA — After teasing their new Galaxy Ring earlier in their Unpacked event, Samsung has finally removed the tarp from their highly anticipated entry to a new smart wearable category during Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, with a load of health and sleep tracking capabilities.While detailed information about the Galaxy Ring's specs has not been revealed, Samsung's mobile digital health chief Hon Pak spoke in a keynote about what to expect from the device, it will be connected with the Samsung Health app to track sleep patterns, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate alerts as the user sleeps, allowi…
Fort Portal , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment on Monday kicked off a week-long engagement aimed at rallying Ugandans to conserve the environment and embrace healthy living. The week-long event that will end on March 4 started with a tree-planting exercise in Fort Portal City and a 518km Walk. …
Ride-hailing apps may no longer be a safe option for female riders in Egypt, whose capital has once been Last week, a shocking incident sent shockwaves across the North African country when a 24-year-old woman 
On Tuesday, many Michigan Democrats will go to the polls to vote against the man they worked hard to bring to office. | In 2020, when Nearly four years on, as the next presidential election approaches, that sense of relief has, in many cases, turned into a sense of betrayal. The…
The daughter of former prime minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was elected chief minister in her family's long-time power base of Punjab province, after Pakistan held 
The UK's The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said in a letter addressed to Conservative chair, Richard Holden, following "a week of inflammatory statements and Islamophobia from senior figures in the party". | The secretary general of the MCB, Zara Mohamm…
Iraq's finance minister, Tayif Sami, announced on Monday that her ministry will promptly This decision follows last week's directive from Iraq's top court, which ordered the Iraqi federal government to 'nationalise' salaries of the northern region's public payroll. | Sami today affirmed that the salaries of the public sector employees in Iraq and the northern…
From 29 February to 2 March, there will be an "Moscow's goal is to help the various Palestinian forces agree to unite their ranks politically," 
After two years of ambiguity, France has finally taken a step towards a pro-Morocco stance regarding the disputed territory of Western Sahara, further risking an already delicate relationship with Algeria, the Polisario Front's primary ally. | On Monday, 26 February, Foreign French Minister Stéphane Séjourné embarked on Paris' first official visit to Rabat after a series of diplomatic crises. | In his meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, Séjourné was expected to tackle one key issue: the territory of Western Sahara. | "The issue of the Sahara is the most prominent point in my visit to Morocco…
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook for global economy for 2024, pointing to the better-than-expected performance of China and the United States last year. Meanwhile, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany are dealing with recession. | Joining the discussion: | Klaus Larres is a fellow at the…
DEARBORN, Mich.—The air was heavy outside the Ford Rouge Complex, but not like a humid summer day. It was a February night. The air was heavy with whatever the smokestacks were belching at the plant. It was the kind of air that's hard to breathe because of what it's doing to all of the senses, …
As the holy Muslim month of Ramadan quickly approaches, meats and basic According to official government data, inflation rates in Iraq have risen by 4.5%, with a noticeable increase in price levels officially in the last month of 2023. Many Iraqi traders have exploited…
Alexander the Great razed Gaza to the ground in the 3rd century BC. He was in a towering rage because Gaza, unlike most of the other cities he passed through on his way to Egypt, had been defiant, and had closed its gates. The King was further incensed by the skill of Gazan raiding parties: they sped out of the city gates on their light Arabian 
What do the actions of the Shia against the Sunnis, the Russians against the Ukrainians, the Iranians against the Americans, the Americans against the Yemenis, the British against the Iranians, the Palestinians against the Israelis and vice versa and this, ad infinitum, in several areas of the world? The answer is simple. They all have 
Long ago, I came to believe that being a Jew, even a secular one like me, entailed certain responsibilities. A people who had suffered so much yet survived were obligated, if not honored, to serve as witnesses and supporters of other oppressed people and to live in the public interest, to model ethical lives. Albert 
If only we could say that Peter Dutton, Australia's federal opposition leader and curator of bigoted leanings, was unusual in assuming that granting humanitarian visas to Palestinians might be problematic. But both he, and his skew-eyed spokesman on home affairs, James Patterson, have concluded that votes are in the offing. Refugees may be accepted from 
Excuse me as I ponder eternity — briefly. Like it or not, this is the essence of . . . uh, aging. As I wrote a year ago: ". . . once you actually hit it — that three letter word, 'old' — watch out: 'An aged man (as William Butler Yeats pointed out, as 
Working at Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) taught me that America imprisons a higher percentage of its citizens than any other country in the world and that a substantial percentage of those arrests are just for non-violent violations of puritanical drug laws. Easy outrage. At that time, LEAP was represented by once fierce anti-drug warriors 
American Ideology Thomas Jefferson studied and embraced Enlightenment philosophy, the ideas of the Age of Reason. And they inspired him when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator [nature's God] with certain unalienable Rights, that among 
A core feature of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, "Delivering for America," is an initiative to restructure the nation's postal network by consolidating processing and distribution operations in regional centers, mostly in urban areas. In 2023, two years into the 10-year plan, USPS reported that the agency had committed $7.6 billion out of 
Air — Johann Sebastian Bach Comes Thermidor: Are you ready for it? by James Howard Kunstler The Rapidly Emerging Rule of Tyranny in the West, by Paul Craig Roberts Fake terrorism and the genocide agenda, by Paul Cudenec Letter from CPAC: Journey into A New Kind of Dissidence, by Naomi Wolf Joan Roelofs ponders life: a web of hope and humanity in a world on fire, from Jeff Brown War Is Bad for You — And the Economy, by William Hartung U.S. Seeks to Cap Middle East Violence; In This, Iran Is (a Kind of) 'Ally,' by Alastair Crooke Aaron Bushnell Burned Himself Alive To Make You Turn…
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for February 27, 2024. Today's celestial alignments offer insights and guidance that can help navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Whether you're an Aries seeking to harness your energy, a Cancer focused on self-care, or a Sagittarius ready for adventure, the stars have a message for you.Daily Horoscope, February 27, 2024: Aries Today, February 27, 2024: | Today, Aries, you might feel a surge of energy and enthusiasm. It's a great time to tackle tasks that require physical effort or leadership skills. However, be mindful not to overexten…
by: Assaf Levy, International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, highlights the plight of polar bears amidst the melting Arctic ice and climate change. It's a day that calls for global awareness and action towards preserving these majestic creatures and their habitat. By focusing on reducing our carbon footprints and advocating for conservation efforts, this day underscores the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding the future of polar bears and the Arctic ecosystem. | In the vast, icy expanse of the Arctic, where the cold winds whisper and the a…
UNRWA says that the famine in northern Gaza can be avoided if more food convoys are allowed in, but Israel continues to hold up over 2000 aid trucks. Meanwhile, Netanyahu reaffirms plans to invade Rafah, where 1.5 million Gazans have sought shelter.
Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, February 25 to protest Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and his country's support to the war. | Bushnell live streamed his "extreme act of protest" on Twitch and stated, "I am an active duty member of the US Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it is not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decide…
Shtayyeh submitted his resignation during opening of Monday's government meeting in Ramallah…
"I will no longer be complicit in genocide," man says in a video of incident…
A member of the United States military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent protest against the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Aaron Bushnell, 25, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, according to the US capital's fire department. Emergency responders arrived at the scene just before 1pm …
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom | Please refer to the attached file. | Critically addressing the genocide in Gaza, WILPF's Disarmament programme, Laura Varella | Genocide in Gaza is undeniably occurring, there is l…
A new report on Gaza's escalating health crisis projects that due to the extent of destruction wrought upon the region's infrastructure since October, thousands of Palestinians will continue to die from disease, malnutrition, dehydration and starvation, regardless of whether Israel continues to pursue its military assault. "In case of an escalation, we'd see around 85,000 deaths," warns Zeina Jamaluddine, a nutritionist and epidemiologist who is one of the lead authors of "Crisis in Gaza: Scenario-Based Health Impact Projections" from the London School of Hygiene and John…
A famine is unfolding in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have resorted to consuming animal feed amid soaring prices and dwindling supplies of food. The United Nations has already begun reporting deaths from starvation and malnutrition, while aid agencies have been forced to pause deliveries. "Israel is not allowing food into the northern part of Gaza so people would regret not having left," says Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha, who fled Gaza for Cairo in November and has been attempting since then to secure safe passage for his extended family members, including his siste…
Egypt has begun setting up a new refugee camp for displaced Palestinians in The Egyptian Red Crescent has been coordinating with the Palestinian Red Crescent to launch the camp expected to accommodate 4000 people, equipping it with electricity, bathrooms, and other necessities, the Egyptian Satellite TV channel Al Q…
Israeli authorities are refusing to issue new visas to international aid workers operating in According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, This began in January, with the P…
This live blog on day 142 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on The United States said Sunday that multinational talks in Paris came to an "understanding" on a possible deal for Ham…
Arab states are formulating a plan for The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) said the US was holding talks with Arab states, which it did not name, regarding the day after the war, in parallel with Washington informed Israe…
As Israel continues to massacre Palestinians in Gaza with U.S. military and political support, Palestinians in the United States are increasingly being targeted by anti-terrorism laws in an attempt to silence their pro-Palestine activism. "Anti-Palestinian animus is one of the most enduring areas of bipartisan appeal in Washington," says Darryl Li, an anthropologist and lawyer teaching at the University of Chicago. Li shares the history of U.S. anti-terrorism law, which dates back to the 1990s and the Anti-Defamation League-supported passage of a law banning "material support" to U.S.-desi…
ALBAWABA – American News outlet, The New York Times is under fire among pro-Palestine activists amid publishing an article about the devastating Aaron Bushnell incident that took place in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC The man in question set himself on fire after allegedly "Not being complacent with the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza".With many users on X (formerly Twitter) taking to the platform to voice their concern and devastation with the matter, several of them are slamming The New York Times for how they handled the Aaron Bushnell situation: The New York Times slammed amid Aaron Bus…
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Hezbollah shot down an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a surface-to-air missile on Monday as Zionist circles consider the incident as dangerous development. In a statement, Hezbollah's Military Media announced it had downed a medium-size Israeli Hermes 450 over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah area, near Nabatieh in south Lebanon. "In support of our steadfast Palestinian …
Hezbollah officials have issued strong warnings, asserting that all strategic sites within the Israeli-occupied territories are within the range of the resistance's missiles and drones. This comes amid escalating tensions, with Hezbollah reaffirming its readiness for combat and vowing to respond fiercely to any Israeli aggression. MP Mohamed Raad, head of the Loyalty to the Resistance …
Hezbollah downed on Monday an Israeli drone Hermes 450, the third largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), over south Lebanon's Iqlim Al-Tuffah area. The resistance group's Military Media Center issued a video that illustrates info on the Israeli target. Known in Hebrew and by the Israeli occupation as the 'Zik', the Hermes 450 is a medium-sized multi-payload UAV …
The Zionist war jets targeted on Monday Addous plain in Bouday and Hawsh Tal Safiya town in the vicinity of Baalbek City in southern Lebanon. The Israeli airstrikes left three injuries in the residential area they targeted. Meanwhile, a Zionist drone attack targeted a car in Al-Majadel town, Tyre District, South Lebanon. The Israeli war …
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A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…
A Tunisian court has slapped a six-month prison term on opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek, detained since February 2023, over remarks criticising the Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance who is on hunger strike to protest his detention, was tried over his rebuke of legislative elections in 2022 which he had called a "ridiculous coup d'etat". | Held over "conspiracy against state security", Ben Mbarek remains behind bars…
Kyiv is searching for ways to strengthen its defences against Oleksandr Kamyshin said during a televised conference in Kyiv that 100 state and 400 private…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda's corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has facilitated the graduation of 156 youths from its prestigious Computer Applications User Occupation and vocational and business skills programs as it continues with its journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the communities. The 23 youth, predominantly women, successfully …
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Initial listing in 2020 followed accusations of an inadequate commitment to tackling money laundering activities and terrorist financing Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been officially delisted from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "grey list," a catalog of jurisdictions under scrutiny for inadequate measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. This development comes …
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 07 December 2023 at around 7PM, an encounter between the local armed groups transpired in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato, resulting to the displacement of families and individuals in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) XII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 1,228 families or 6,140 persons were affected in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato (see Annex A).
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000274-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16: 30: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Bandung | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain accompanied by strong winds…
Abel Meeropol cited this photograph of the lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, August 7, 1930, as inspiring his poem. Meeropol published the poem under the title "Bitter Fruit" in January 1937 in The New York Teacher, a union magazine of the New York teachers union. Though Meeropol had asked others (notably Earl Robinson) …
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in East Kyoga region and Soroti West Division are currently investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, an Egyptian national who has been dealing in kitchenware accessories. He has been residing in Cell A, Campswahili Ward in Soroti City East Division. According to reports, Zinhom …
By Muslim Mirror Staff The recent decision by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) to close down the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) serves as a stark illustration of the BJP government's alleged efforts to hinder the educational pursuits of marginalized Muslim students. This move also highlights the apparent contradiction within the BJP's rhetoric of …
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 23 February 2024 at around 8: 30 AM, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol between the troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and alleged members of the Communist Terrorists Group (CTG) that resulted in the displacement of families and persons in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) VII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 250 families or 770 persons are affected in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol (see Annex A).
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000275-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16: 00: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sintang | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain…
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Timur, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000273-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19: 19: 48 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pamekasan | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain accompanied by strong winds which resulted in several houses in the district to collapse and hit by fallen trees.
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 11 September 2023, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms were experienced in Mandaue City, Cebu and caused flash floods and landslides in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) VII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 93 families or 314 persons were affected in two (2) barangays in Mandaue City, Cebu (see Annex A).
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 July 2023, climate monitoring and analyses indicated that the unusual warming of sea surface temperatures along the equatorial Pacific that was established in March 2023 further developed into a weak El Niño, and showed signs of strengthening in the following months. On 03 August 2023, warmer than average sea surface temperature anomalies across most of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific signified that a weak El Niño was present. On 05 September 2023, an increased positiv…
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported initial effects of the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). | On 01 February 2024, incidents of flooding caused by sustained heavy rains from the Trough of the LPA were reported in the Province of North Cotabato in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg…
In 2021, after a year-long protest, India's farmers brought about the repeal of three farm laws that were intended to 'liberalize' the agriculture sector. Now, in 2024, farmers are again protesting. The underlying issues and the facilitation of the neoliberal corporatization of farming that sparked the previous protest remain and have not been resolved.
Algerian President The vast mosque, which can hold 120,000 worshippers, first opened for prayers in October 2020, but Tebboune was suffering from Covid-19 and did not attend. | Known locally as the Djamaa El-Djazair (the mosque of 
Iraq's authorities have captured two members of the A statement by the Iraqi National Intelligence Service didn't say where the two men were captured and released a video showing them blindfolded and handcuffed while aboard a small plane. The two men later appeared in a video in yellow uniforms spe…
A blast from a landmine left by the "Thirteen civilians, including women… were killed when a landmine left by the IS group exploded while they were searching for truffles" in the desert in Raqqa province, said the Syria Observatory for Human Rights. | The Syrian desert is renowned for producing some of the best quality…
Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) threatened on Sunday to close all oil and gas facilities in the country's western region after the end of a 10-day deadline to authorities to meet their demands, including a 67% salary rise. | Members of PFG, a military group tasked with protecting oil facilities, made the threat in video…
Footage of police beating Student marches were blocked by police in the Tuscan cities of Florence and Pisa, with images of officers vigorously using their truncheons on school-age protesters in Pisa triggering outrage on social media and from politicians. | The videos showed the studen…
QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday a new expansion of its liquefied With this added boost, the overall expansion of the North Field from 77 mtpa currently to 142 mtpa by 2030 represents an increase of 85% in production, Kaabi said at a press conference in Doha. | Qatar is among the world's top exporters of LNG, competition for which has ramped up sin…
Pressure had been growing on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's 
Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a 
As Iran's parliamentary elections approach, campaigns for candidates have commenced, promising a competitive electoral process. With campaigns running until February 29, a record number of around 15,200 candidates have been approved to compete for the 290 seats in Parliament. Scheduled for March 1, these elections will also determine new members of the Assembly of Experts, …
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday secured victory over Nikki Haley, his former ambassador to the United Nations, in South Carolina's Republican primary, advancing a step closer to a potential face-off with incumbent Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election in November. Despite her aspirations to regain momentum after …
Streaming television channels these days are increasingly inserting advertising into their paid subscriber content. Thus, I recently found myself sitting through several commercials that struck me as emblematic of how out-of-touch corporate marketers are with the economic struggles of ordinary Americans. A company offering cash advances to low-wage workers makes light of people's financial difficulties. 
The media are pushing the economy is terrible story pretty much 24-7. They refuse to let the strong labor market and rapid real wage growth get in their way. They seem to want everyone to think things are really bad, in spite of a 24-month stretch of below 4.0 percent unemployment and a sharp reduction 
The stories we do and don't tell about ourselves and these times in which we're living shape the direction of our lives and our cultures. Stories have the power to alter how we interact and relate. Those who study cultural anthropology and the origins of humanity are finding that cultural stories—the things people collectively believe about ourselves 
Riddle: When is a frozen embryo actually a can of worms? Answer: When the Alabama Supreme Court issues its ruling in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, Inc., allowing the parents of several such embryos, created through in-vitro fertilization, to proceed with a wrongful death lawsuit after those embryos were accidentally destroyed. You've probably heard at 
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) — The Beatles Margaret Anna Alice: Hard Lessons (Video) + What Is the Alchemy of Moral Courage? War and Genocide Create Jobs! A Growth Industry for the US, by Bill Astore Layers & Levels Chapter Six: Materialism Revisited, by Ashley Howes The U.S. Has Made Taiwan a Trigger for War. Can China Disarm It? by Finian Cunningham Sunday evening musings (and a laugh and a song), by el gato malo China's Double Attack On Israel, US At ICJ: 'Palestine Has Right To Armed Resistance' (Video Transcript) Biden is 'pristine' on Israel, says megadonor Haim Saban, by…
The Senate voted on Wednesday against a bill that would have been the first major overhaul of asylum and immigration law in a generation — and would have been a disastrous retreat from basic principles of fairness. As our elected leaders continue to debate immigration reforms, they must instead advance humane and sensible solutions that help manage the border without compromising our nation's values and the safety of people fleeing danger. | Although branded as a compromise bipartisan "border security" package, this bill would have been a major rewrite of our nation's long-standing asylum laws. To make m…
"The Democrats are blackmailing us. It's like if you don't vote for Biden, Trump will come. So what has Biden done for us? I coined a new name for Biden: Joe Geriatric Genocide Biden. The guy is not even good enough to be a genocide guy. He…
Mahmoud Fattouh was rushed to the ICU but did not survive. Healthcare officials in Gaza said that signs of weakness and paleness were apparent in newborns because their mothers were malnourished and unable to produce enough milk to feed them, warning that the absence of proper aid would lead to more deaths in Gaz…
Overnight Alongside strikes on Deir el-Balah, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israel carried out The strikes come after…
Pro- On 15 February, protestors stormed the Manchester offices of Bank of New Yo…
Anti-Muslim hate incidents in the UK more than tripled following the outbreak of the Tell MAMA That was the largest recorded number of cases in a four-month period, said a statement from the organisation, which was set up to monitor and rep…
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Philadelphia When the billionaires who own the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team made their announcement on July 21, 2022, that they intend to build a new arena — 76 Place — on the edge of the city's Chinatown community, they didn't expect the opposition pushback to last this long. Now, 18 . . . | 
By Daphne Barroetad Buffalo, New York This talk was given at a Workers World Party branch discussion in Buffalo, New York, on Feb. 13. The "border crisis" is a human ethics crisis in the greater class war. Over the past two weeks, a grouping of Christo-fascists who call themselves the . . . | 
Online retailer Amazon said Friday it had paid $1.9 million to more than 700 contracted workers in In October, Amnesty International accused Amazon of a range of abuses against workers in the oil-rich Gulf kingdom, prompting the US-based multinational to launch an investigation. | "We found instances where contracted workers were requi…
Set of administrative violations about Emirates ID card, residency services, and foreigners' issues have been categorised…
"We're going to look Joe Biden right in the eye, […] and we're going to say, 'Get out, Joe, you're fired,'" says Trump…
ALBAWABA – American actor Pedro Pascal took home with him the SAG Award for his best performance by a male actor in HBO's The Last of Us series starring one of the best teammates of 2023 Bella Ramsey and himself! The Last of Us series is based on the award-winning game by Naughty Dog which goes by the same name and because of its popularity among gamers, received a sequel and countless remakes across Playstation consoles.According to 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil Side Secondary School in Hoima District has been closed for operating illegally. The closure of the school located in Katooke village, Kabaale sub County left more than 130 learners stranded. The school was closed on Thursday during an impromptu visit by Caroline Nyamahunge, the Hoima District Inspector of …
A full report is coming but for now a keynote speaker from when the marchers took to the streets from…
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have struck a landmark investment partnership to develop the Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly heralded the project as "one of the biggest deals of its kind." | Addressing the…
The Syria's foreign ministry submitted the "urgent" memorandum to its Lebanese counterpart earlier this week. The memo is expected to be directed to Lebanon's Ministry of Defence and then to the Lebanese army. An appropriate response will then be sent back to Syria, sources say. | A Syrian military and security delegation is reportedly scheduled to…
A This is the second prison sentence against Marzouki, who resides in 
"We will win," he said at a ceremony at Kyiv's Gostomel airport, which was targeted by 
Major armed factions remained visible on the streets of Interior Minister…
Palestinians were displaced from Around 4,000 Palestinians were displaced last year from policies impleme…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country would "defend itself" if Ethiopia goes ahead with a deal to set up a Landlocked Ethiopia agreed a memorandum of understanding on January 1 to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline in Somaliland – a territory that Somalia says it owns, even though the northern region has enjoyed effective autonomy since 1991. | Ethiopia said it wants to set up a naval base there…
A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision. | Mahjoub Mahjoubi, from the town of Bagnols-sur-Ceze in the south of France, denounced his removal as "arbitrary". | The 52-year-old was arrested and then deported to Tunisia on Thursday, where he arrived shortly before midnight aboard a flight from Paris. | Mahjoubi had been in France since the 1980s and is married with five children. | All of his children are French citizens, but he is not and had his residency permit cancelled on Sunday by French Interior Minister Gerald…
David Glantz and Jonathan House did mankind a service when they delved into Soviet Army archives and produced a must read about World War Two — 
Alessandro Marcello — Adagio Big Picture Conflict: Pepe Escobar & Global Times Observations, by Karl Sanchez Did the USA Lose the Cold War? by Bill Astore Rethinking Ukraine: Putin and the Mystery of National Identity, by Craig Murray MoA: Trump Wants NATO To Be The Same Racket That It Has Always Been Musk: "I Hope Public Is Waking Up"- Border Invasion Sparks Migrant Crime Crisis In Major Cities, by Tyler Durden Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, moral leader of all civilized humanity The World Must Force Peace on Israel, by Gideon Levy This is What Will Happen to Israel in Case of All-Out War…
Egypt is expanding a Videos emerged this week that allegedly show another stretch of fencing close to the Gaza border being constructed, amid fears that a planned Israeli assault on Rafah City could force hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into Egypt. | There have been reports that Cairo is clearing a 16 sq km border area to make room for the expec…
Mustafa al-Kurd left an indelible mark on Palestine's genre of "committed singing," contributing to the music of the First Intifada through his "Give Me the Plow and Sickle," among other classics.
Israeli forces attacked a building in Deir el-Balah where more than 120 people were sheltering, killing at least 24. Medical staff at nearby Al Aqsa Hospital expect many more casualties and are struggling to deal with the influx of wounded civilians.
"It is true that there are many people who prefer to flee and search for a safe place outside the Gaza Strip, but this is not the case for the majority of people…It is not easy to start life again away from a homeland that you love."
All of this—the language of genocide, the genocide itself and the threats of committing a greater genocide—is rooted, not in a rational political theory, but in Zionism.
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By Latheef Farook A ten year old boy who lost his hand to Israeli bombing cried asking his mother" I do not have a hand now and how would I play ? What could the the starving mother who lost her husband and the three children to Israel bombing could say.?Wiping her tears she could …
Palestine will present a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) calling for an The Palestinian Ambassador to the UN 
The Zionist massacres against the civilians in Gaza have continued to occur for the 141st consecutive day amid an international silence and complicity. During the past 24 hours, the health ministry in the Strip reported 104 martyrs and 160 injuries, raising the total aggression toll to more than 29500 martyrs and around 70,000 injuries. Israeli air …
The ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has continued for the 141st day, with the resistance showing no signs of backing down. Muhammad (2 months old) died today in Kamal Idwan Hospital due to malnutrition. Israel continues to cut off water and food, including infant formula milk, from two …
Hezbollah military media released a video which shows the Islamic Resistance operation targeting the command headquarters of the Eastern Brigade 769, affiliated with the Israeli enemy army, at Kiryat Shmona barracks. The Islamic Resistance announced that, in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with their courageous and honorable …
The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry, based in the occupied West Bank, has categorically rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported plan for…
Wednesday was a day of shame for the House of Commons. Few powers around the world are more important in supporting Israel's genocidal attack on the Palestinians of Gaza than Britain.
Universities must be places where criticisms of official discourses, dominant worldviews can be voiced without fear of reprisal.
Two paramedics were killed in an The paramedics worked for the Islamic Health Association, a Hezbollah also announced the death of one of its fighters from Blida on Thursday, but it did not specify whethe…
In a bold move, the United States and the United Kingdom have launched fresh airstrikes on positions in Yemen's western province of Hudaydah. The strikes were declared as a response to ongoing attacks by Yemeni Armed Forces on Israeli-affiliated commercial vessels in the Red Sea. According to Yemen's official Saba news agency, multiple airstrikes hit …
By Ahmed Abdulkareem — Feb 16, 2024 | In the courtyard of Yemen's famous Al Shaeb Mosque, guards of honor stood at attention accompanied by the melody of military music as the funeral ceremony of Yemeni marines killed in the latest round of U.S. and UK strikes commenced. The mourners, many of whom traveled from the countryside to attend, walked alongside a long convoy carrying the bodies of 17 victims as it made its way through the streets of Sana'a. Mourners held aloft photos of the deceased or thrust their rifles into the air while chanting slogans condemning the United States. Several banners peppered the…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been struck off the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a categorization that risked the Ugandan financial industry being blacklisted. The FATF Grey List acts as a warning to a country that other countries, authorities and the international community will take caution while dealing with …
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Bryant Arroyo has been held in Administrative Custody (AC) in the Restricted Housing Unit at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township in Pennsylvania since Jan. 29. His only "crime" was insisting on the rights supposedly guaranteed by the First and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Under Pennsylvania Department . . . | 
University campuses have become a major battlefield for the Palestine solidarity movement in the U.S. Students and faculty who support Palestinian liberation have been subjected to doxxing, university discipline, arrest, firings and more. School administrators, even if they are not anti-Zionist, have been removed simply for not being strong enough . . . | 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA), has started a process of helping medical workers secure jobs abroad. Speaking to URN in an interview on Thursday, Dr. Herbert Luswata the UMA President said the decision to send colleagues to the neighboring Rwanda and the United Kingdom comes amidst concerns that many of …
Based on a talk by Sara Flounders to a webinar held on Feb. 18, 2024, Peace Delegates Report Back from China, organized by Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group. To see the webinar, go to tinyurl.com/2rv6njbj. With U.S. wars coming thick and fast, the best way to . . . | 
Ukraine's military sources said that Russia's surveillance plane A-50 was shot over Russia, precisely between cities of Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar…
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U.S. policy in Ukraine is in tatters and the Biden Administration is flailing about like a drowning man. I have several videos that should be viewed if you're in the mood to binge that tell the story in an entertaining fashion. And it is not just me talking. You'll hear from John Mearsheimer, Andrei Martyanov and Ray McGovern. I also want to introduce you to a Mr. Orfalea. More about his later. | First up, Andrei Martyanov and I were interviewed Wednesday by Dmitri Simes Jr. on his channel, New Rules. We focused on the military situation in Ukraine and, if I do say so my self, did a damn fine job!! | A g…
The United Nations Secretary General says it's "high time for peace" in Ukraine. | Speaking at the UN on Friday, Antonio Guterres joined several foreign ministers for the two-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. | At least 10,500 civilians have died in Ukraine during the course of the fighting, and many more have been injured.
Rome, February 24 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of people participated in demonstrations called by the Italian Network for Peace and Disarmament, which spread today throughout the country, in favor of the end of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Polls opened across South Carolina for Republican primary voters on Saturday morning as former U.S. President Donald Trump and the state's former governor, Nikki Haley, face off. Trump remains undefeated in the GOP race and has led Haley by a significant margin in South Carolina polls, while Haley has vowed to …
At a rally against the House Un-American Activities Committee, insurgent playwright Lorrainne Hansberry called on artists to shake off the fear and incoherency of the world to defend the peoples' rights.
The Latin American and Caribbean Day of Peoples' Integration inaugurated its activities with an exciting cultural event in the city of Foz do Iguaàßu, Brazil. This event brings together various organizations, movements, and political parties with the aim of addressing current and future challenges at the continental level. | The first day brought together some 4,000 activists from twenty-six countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. | In a packed hall, after the opening session, the first conference began, with speakers addressing the crisis of capitalism and the threats to peace and the sovereignty of…
Senegalese ask President Macky Sall: Dialogue for whom, with whom and about what? COMMENT | MAMADOU NDAO | There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen to unilaterally put an end to …
YAOUNDE | Xinhua | On a bright morning at Les Normaliens Lay Private Bilingual School in Foumbot, Cameroon, teacher Belinda Bafon prepared her students for class. Settling in, the children delved into a 30-minute session dedicated to conversing in their mother tongues, a practice central to the school's curriculum. "Who can say 'good morning, how …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty-eight police officers have applied to be regraded to the Directorate of Forensic Science (DFS) to serve as Scene of Crime Officers (SOCOs). SOCOs are police officers trained in scene preservation, evidence collection, exhibit packaging, exhibit transportation, and exhibit storage. In an invitation written by the Acting Director of the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has boasted of securing Somalia airspace which had been hampered by Al-Shabaab attacks on airports. Brig Gen Anthony Mbuusi Lukwago, the commander of UPDF's sector one in Somalia, said if it wasn't for Uganda's military's resilience, Somalia's air transport wouldn't be flourishing like it …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Donating an organ to a patient who needs it is a gift, an organ shall not be sold and an organ shall not be removed from a living person without their consent. That is the summary of the law that was passed by the Parliament of Uganda and …
Lira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister of Tourism Martin Mugarra Bahinduka is disturbed by the level at which Barlonyo Massacre site in Lira District is being mismanaged. On February 21, 2004, LRA rebels killed more than 300 people in an Internally Displaced People's Camp (IDPC) in Barlonyo village, Ogur Sub County …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of the Makerere University Guild Electoral Commission Ramadhan Kirunda warned candidates against violating the election rules ahead of the 2024 Guild elections. According to the roadmap, the elections are scheduled to take place on March 7th. Kirunda said that 16 candidates have been nominated for the position of …
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City Council is struggling to dispose of unclaimed bodies due to the lack of a cemetery. In October Mbarara City Council lost the former public graveyard in Rwobuyenje, Mbarara City South Division, after a group of people sued the council for encroaching on their land, leaving the city …
When politicians compete to promise 'security' in the face of new crises that are feeding on one another COMMENT | DAVID KEEN & RUBEN ANDERSSON | In Constantine Cavafy's poem "Waiting for the Barbarians," the much-feared barbarians never turn up. "Now, what's going to happen to us without barbarians?" the poem asks. "Those people were a …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anne Juuko is set to leave her position as Stanbic Bank Uganda's Chief Executive Officer, after exactly four illustrious years, for another role in the Standard Bank Group. According to the information available, she will be heading to Nairobi, Kenya where she will take up the new role of Regional …
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A Mohamed Reda Taoujini was arrested last week in the southwestern city of Agadir after Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi filed two complaints against him, said the lawyer, Redouane Arabi. | Taoujini, who has more than 490,000 subscribers on YouTube, was accused of defaming Ouahbi in two posts on the platform. | In the videos, he questio…
Luxury electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology marked a milestone on Friday, Feb. 23, listing on the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange in New York. | Trading through a special-purpose acquisition company called L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, Lotus Tech made its debut in U.S. markets. The new company valued at more than $5 billion says it will work to achieve dominance in the EV sector.
In the race for the White House, the Republican Party is set to hold another primary on Saturday in South Carolina. The question is not so much whether Donald Trump will win, but will Nikki Haley stay in the contest. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Crane is a political analyst a…
Over the past few years, CBS's Norah O'Donnell has perfected a particular genre of Pentagon PR, doing numerous glossy ride-along reports and softball sit-down interviews with military brass and promoting the Pentagon's overall message that it simultaneously keeps the world free from Bad Guys and desperately needs more and more money to keep up with a rotating cast of villains. | If CBS was paid to make PR packages for the Pentagon, they wouldn't look any different than this. | Let's begin by breaking down her most recent Pentagon infomercial—a 60 Minutes lead segment from last Sunday detailing how the US…
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Bond trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has hit a record high, boosted by foreign investors seeking to cash in as yields on the securities rise. NSE data released Thursday evening showed that the bond turnover has been on an upward trajectory since Monday to hit a record 44 …
Country: Ukraine | Source: Direct Relief | Please refer to the attached file. | More than 1,900 tons of medical aid have been provided in response to the war in Ukraine over the past two years, and more than $42 million in financial assistance has gone to health providers offering services to impacted patients. | February 24, 2024, marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Believed to have so far claimed several hundred thousand lives, including those of tens of thousands of civilians, this violent and destructive war shows no signs of ending. | Apart from the devastating human losses,…
Egyptian engineering teams have begun new construction in the city of Both the Egyptian side and Gazan sides are called Rafah [City], split by the Rafah crossing through which aid and people flow into Gaza, but is currently closed.
Israeli forces carried out arrests in Gaza's largest functioning hospital, health officials and the military said on Saturday, as airstrikes hit across the enclave and rain battered Israeli forces raided the "Occupation forces detained a large number of medical staff members inside Nasser Medical Comple…
Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying Philippe Lazzarini said calls for his resignation were part of the Israeli government's push. | "Right now we are dealing with an expanded, concerted campaign by Israel aimed at destroying UNRWA," he told the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia. | "It is a long-term pol…
Ireland announced 20 million euros ($21.46 million) in support for the UNRWA, which provides healthcare, education and other services, has been pitched into crisis since Israel alleged that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Isr…
ALBAWABA – Famous people from all over the world are still showing their support for Gaza. Actors like John Cusack and musicians like Yusuf Islam are speaking out against the attacks happening there.John Cusack posted on his social media, asking for the violence to stop and for peace for everyone involved. But his post got taken down, which he didn't like.Yusuf Islam talked about the Super Bowl in the US, saying it's hard to enjoy it knowing what's happening in Gaza.American rapper Saul Williams spoke out on his social media, urging for a ceasefire and accusing Israel of committing mass killings. He believes Isra…
Talks between Israel and Hamas to agree to a "I believe that we can see a deal happening very soon," Qatar's Prime Minister "Yet the pattern in the last few days is not really very promising. We…
GS silence and ongoing ban on Unite banners at Gaza demos infuriates officials and members as Unite Scotland passes ceasefire motion Unite members and officials are infuriated by union general secretary Sharon Graham's continued silence over Gaza, with even previously ardent supporters demanding to know why she is completely absent from the fight for peace …
"The movement intends to suspend negotiations until aid is brought into northern Gaza," a senior source in the Palestinian group told AFP. | "Negotiations cannot be held while hunger is ravaging the Palestinian people," he said, asking not to be identified as he is not authourised to speak on the issue. | Talks have been held in the Egyptian capit…
Japanese pro-Palestine organisers have campaigned in The activist group Hiroshima-Palestine Vigil Community was 
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday apologised for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City that went viral on social media and which suggested "If Canada someday ever attacked Buffalo, I'm sorry, my friends, there would be no Canada the next day," Hochul said in a portion of her speech on Thursday at an event for the United Jewish…
French President Emmanuel Macron says recognising a France and the EU have long supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, but as part of a negotiated settlement. With talks long stalled and Israel's war on Gaza deepening, some European countries are voicing support for recognizing a Palestinian state sooner. | "Recognising a Palestinian state is not a taboo for Fra…
Senior Western diplomatic sources expect a vote next week at the UN Security Council on 
David Satterfield, the US State Department envoy for the Middle East, said on Friday that In an 
Israel on Thursday toned down its criticism of the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin had said on Tuesday that Israel's military response to the Hamas militant group was disproportionate and caused "carnage". | A day later, Israel's embassy to the Holy See lashed out at Parolin's "deplorable statement" an…
The speech came after a week of intensified cross-b…
Hundreds of Jordanian protesters The protest took place near the Na'ima Bridge on the highway to the city of Irbid, northern Jordan this week, with further direct action continuing into Friday. | This route is used by trucks heading to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, which connects the country to Israel. | The…
The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a The proposed arms delivery includes MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions that add precision guidance to bombs, and FMU-139 bomb fuses, WSJ reported, adding that the value of is estimated to be "tens of millions of dollars." | The proposed delivery i…
There is a lot going on in the world that is generating fear in the West because they have lost control of the narrative and the battlefield. Ukraine's retreat from Avdeevka has exposed the lie that the Russian military is a spent force comprised of coerced, untrained, poorly supplied conscripts. This has left NATO scrambling to try to find a way to keep Ukraine in the fight, but Ukraine's Army is being ground into dust and its morale is flagging. | But that is not where the real danger lies. Israel is signaling that it will invade southern Lebanon and fight Hezbollah. This is insane. Israel reminds me of t…
(L) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: via President Biden Twitter Page) Western moral cowardice feeds this war as much as the arms flown or shipped into Israel by the US in a continuous cycle. Everything that needs to be said has been said. Some of the worst crimes since 1945 are being committed …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | European tourists have undertaken the construction of a modern orthopedic ward at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The 64-bed capacity ward is 80% complete and is set to be commissioned within the next two months. Valued at Shillings 900 million, the ward aims to alleviate congestion in the existing facility, which …
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Alabama Deputy Stephen Sims took his own life during anti-sex trafficking training session, leaving colleagues in shock and mourning…
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While cause of death remains unknown, campus police found no signs of foul play…
Ivanka was initially listed as a defendant, but this was dropped in June 2023 due to a statute of limitations…
Putin is a longtime partner of Olympic gold-medal-winning rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva…
After four-month seige of Avdiivka, Russia's takeover comes just days before second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
Trump expressed his interest in connecting with his younger self through his sneaker line…
British Museum houses two moai removed from Rapa Nui, Chile in 1868…
North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused neighboring Rwanda of orchestrating a bomb attack at Goma International Airport in Goma city, North Kivu province. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning around 02: 00 AM when two 81 MM mortar bombs, mounted on commercial drones, struck the …
ALBAWABA Daily horoscope: Horoscopes have long captured the imagination of people around the world, offering insights into the celestial influences shaping our lives. On February 19, 2024, each zodiac sign is believed to be under the influence of specific planetary alignments, offering unique opportunities and challenges. Let's delve into what the stars have in store for you on this day.Horoscope Today, February 19, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries individuals may feel a surge of energy and confidence in their pursuits. It's an excellent time to take the lead and initiate new…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda admits limited options against the depreciation of the Shillings, as it stares at the dwindling foreign exchange (FX) reserves. The Uganda Shilling traded at 4,000 to a dollar for the first time at a bank, as the depreciation trend continues for the local currency. The official rate …
COMMENT | Ansty Ezra Kalema | Philanthropy, derived from the Greek word "philanthropia" meaning love for mankind, is a powerful force that has the potential to transform societies and improve the lives of individuals across the globe. In its essence, philanthropy is not merely about financial contributions but encompasses a spirit of compassion, empathy, and a …
ALBAWABA – Amid the ongoing presidential elections in the US, former president and current runner-up Donald Trump took the internet by storm after announcing a line-up of luxurious sneakers that could cost a hefty price of $399! According to 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cindy Sanyu is set to headline this year's first edition of the Bell Lager-sponsored Roast and Rhyme at Jahazi Pier Munyoyo, alongside an amazing line-up of artists and Kampala's top DJs. Here are her thoughts. QUESTION: Some of the most anticipated experiences at every edition of roast and rhyme …
A Lebanese judge has charged four Nissan employees with the theft of documents and devices from the A lawyer for the company told AFP the legal action was "unlawful" and that the company would seek to have the charges thrown out. | The Beirut judge has decided to prosecute "four senior Nissan officials" of Japanese, Spanish, French…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh met with deposed Fatah movement leader Mohammed Dahlan, a senior member of But Mohammad Nazzal told Alaraby TV on Friday that he would not reveal details of the meeting, as he called for general Palestinian elections once the He said Hamas was not in favour of a political rupture, adding that the group will not close its doors to direct talks with a…
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A senior bureaucrat said on Saturday he helped rig Liaqat Ali Chattha, commissioner of the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where the There have been widespread allegations of rigging after authorities switched off the count…
The army said late on Friday it had succeeded in connecting its two main bases in the city, prompting celebrations among soldiers and local residents. | The 
World number one Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since "You don't even know hard it was n…
Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…
CHELYABINSK | TASS | The Kremlin considers the statements regarding Alexey Navalny's death that come from the West rabid and totally unacceptable, given that no information is available regarding the cause of death, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "There has been no information regarding the cause of death. Yet, such statements are coming. Obviously, these …
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Avdeevka Falls | Could not resist the Lord of the Rings reference because the Russian war correspondent, Marat Khairullin, makes a passing reference in his report below. The big news, breaking tonight, is that General "Butcher" Syrsky ordered Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Avdeevka — at least those not surrounded or too badly wounded to retreat. Those Ukrainian soldiers trying to flee are running a gauntlet of rockets, missiles, mortars and artillery. The casualties are catastrophic. | Here is a heart wrenching video of a Ukrainian wife talking to her husband who is trapped in Avdeevka. He is wounded…
Updating the equipment of power plants saves the country $200 million annually…
It is part of a collaborative effort to develop sustainable food systems, agriculture and promote climate action…
Shipbuilding companies accelerated digital transformation and increased their contribution to technological innovation…
Cleveland — The Association of Flight Attendants called a "Worldwide Flight Attendants Day of Action" Feb. 13, mobilizing over 30 picket lines across the continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawai'i and Guam. In Cleveland, union pilots, autoworkers, hotel workers, transit workers and teachers joined the AFA actions. Call . . . | 
Carlos Lopes Pereira, former member of the Secretariat of the liberation organization led by the late Amílcar Cabral and contributor to the newspaper Avante (organ of the Portuguese Communist Party), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial held in New York City on Jan. 21. This international anti-imperialist day marking . . . | 
By Provas Ghosh Provas Ghosh, general secretary of the Socialist Unity Center of India (Communist), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21. Dear Comrades, On the occasion of the centennial of the death of the great Lenin, remembering his teachings is of . . . | 
The spokesman of Yemen's Armed Forces General Yahya Sarea announced on Saturday that the Yemeni navy targeted a British oil ship in the Red Sea in support of the oppressed Palestinian people facing the Zionist aggression and siege. The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a targeting operation against a British oil …
Palestinian Christians are viewed by the West as "bad Christians" because they refuse to act as a minority. To be considered a "good Muslim" or a "good Christian" in the Middle East, you must be aligned with Israel and the U.S.
The Israeli occupation forces continued Saturday committing the genocide in Gaza for the 134th consecutive day, launching dozens of air raids. In this context, 10 martyrs were claimed an air raid on a residence in Sheikh Rudwan, Gaza. The Zionist artillery targeted east of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza and a house off Al-Amal Hospital …
"The (Israelis) are building arms manufactures in Morocco, and they forced Morocco to pass a law regulating gunfire ownership for any citizen," claimed Nabila Mounib, a controversial figure of the left opposition in Morocco. | "You cannot imagine the danger of this. We should bring down the normalisation," added the MP in a recently surfaced video on social media. The video goes back to a speech Mounib…
February 15 marks the anniversary of the assassination of Colombian revolutionary Camilo Torres by men led by General Alvaro Valencia Tovar.
Police forces have apprehended two fugitive terrorists in Iran's northern province of Golestan. Spokesman of the Iranian police Saeed Montazerolmahdi said on Saturday that the arrestees intended to sabotage and take terrorist acts in the country. The team comprising a man and a woman had been arrested by the police before committing any crimes, he …
Pakistan's stalemated election showed that its ruling class is unable to contain the cascading social crisis in the country, but a genuine alternative is lacking, argues John Clarke.
Food is central to the movement for Palestinian liberation, because food is central to history, identity, and life.
Hezbollah Military Media released a video that highlights the response of Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah to the Zionist threats. | Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted Hezbollah's significant missile capabilities, extending from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat. | (The video was subtitled by Al-Manar English Website).
In The Letter Writer, first-time writer-director Layla Kaylif offers a romantic glimpse of Dubai It's 1965 and between the sandy-coloured buildings that match its desert surroundings, the people live a far more modest life than today — but these aren't simpler times. | "Kaylif certainly serves up an amusing enough set-up for a romantic romp, but she's cooking with too many narrative ingredients and little cinematic finesse" | Dubai: Before the glitz and glamo…
The idea that Zionism is settler colonialism is not new. Palestinian scholars in the 1960s working in Beirut in the PLO Research Centre had already understood that what they were facing in Palestine was not a classical colonial project.
Book Forum Editor, Roberto Sirvent, interviews Austin Cole about his community organizing work and political writing.
The official KUNA news agency said a "royal decree was issued to dissolve the national assembly" elected last June following a proposal by the prime minister that was approved by cabinet. | The royal decree carried by KUNA accused parliament of co…
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts in the Arctic summer.
ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
An Israeli drill song 'Harbu Darbu' that allegedly calls for the deaths of famous Arab and Muslim women Israeli rap duo Ness Ve Stilla debuted the Hebrew-language song in November, becoming one of Israel's most streamed songs of 2023. | Since its re…
Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) "The Last Farmer" is the title of the work by Italian writer Maria Chiara Ferri presented at the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, where the Havana International Book Fair continues today.
Kinshasa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The denunciation of Rwanda's involvement in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was today at the center of the publications on the mini-summit held the day before in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Chieftains — The Dusty Miller Speed. . . and. . . Action! by James Howard Kunstler Israeli Siege Has Placed Gazans at Risk of Starvation ‚àí Prewar Policies Made Them Vulnerable, by Yves Smith Day 133, Mondoweiss: Israel cuts electricity to critical Nasser Hospital patients, forces staff to evacuate Arab regimes collude with Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza, by Jean Shaoul Former Mossad official: Children in Gaza over the age of 4 deserve to be starved, by Jonathan Ofir ICJ Responds to South Africa's Request regarding Rafah — What It Means The…
Most ultimate frisbee players don't have to consider how an Israeli checkpoint might disrupt their plans for a game—but this is the reality of life in Palestine. The story of the small but vibrant subculture of Palestinian ultimate frisbee enthusiasts offers a glimpse into life under Israeli occupation that is too often unseen by the …
After several days of reported negotiations, Hamas says it will not accept anything less than complete ceasefire, blames Israel for stalling a ceasefire agreement.
Dear Malik, I am sitting here in bed with you in my arms. It is 11: 59 PM, and you are fast asleep. Did you know you sleep talk? Yes at 21 months, you sleep talk. Sometimes you just chuckle and then roll to the other side, and other times you manage to touch my face and say "mama" while your eyes are closed.I am looking up at the ceiling fan and it's lying perfectly still. Our vases are on the shelves- we're not afraid of them falling. The windows are closed when w …
Citing Israeli "terror" allegations, the BBC plans to broadcast an attack on prominent British Palestinians in a television program presented by pro-Israel reporter John Ware.The Electronic Intifada has learned that the episode of Panorama is likely to be based partly on "confidential evidence" which has almost certainly been provided by Israeli spies.The BBC and Panorama declined to comment when asked a series of detailed questio …
Berlin, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza, under the general direction of first dancer Carlos Acosta, will present the show "Eclectic Cuban" on February 17 and 18 at the Bonn Theater in Germany, the company announced today.
Israel's military called the raid on Nasser 
Organized by the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition, over 5,000 people came out on Feb. 13, to express their outrage and disgust at the U.S./Israeli attacks on Rafah, and the threats of a full-scale invasion by Israeli Occupation Forces into southern Gaza. Demonstrators gathered at City Hall for a spirited march to . . . | 
The SanctionsKill Campaign is asking people to sign this petition to President Joe Biden's administration and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The SanctionsKill Campaign accuses the Biden administration of being an accomplice to crimes against humanity by aiding genocide in Gaza. This is in violation of the International Court of . . . | 
Palestinian organizations working together in the resistance issued the following statement Feb. 15, 2024, calling for global actions Feb. 16-18 in response to the Zionist aggression and the genocidal war against the Palestinian people. It was posted by the Resistance News Network. O our steadfast Palestinian people, O masses of . . . | 
The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repe…
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how 
A previously classified Israeli Developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system comprises drones designed for intelligence gathering, espionage, and even assassination missions. Its centrepiece, the 
The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city 
Two rising female Palestinian voices, Bisan Owda and Plestia Alaqad, have emerged from Gaza, wielding storytelling to illuminate realities often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel's genocidal war on their homeland, in which Israel has While their journeys began separately, remarkable similarities bind their paths, painting a portrait of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to telling the story of the atrocities Gaza, drowned out by Western media pro-Israel bias. | Both Owda an…
Apologists for Israel's brutality against Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to use the past persecution of Jews to neutralise criticism of Israel.
Yemen's In an official statement via the Saba news agency linked to the group, the Houthi spokesperson Dhaifallah Al-Shami reported the attacks by US and UK forces as strikes continued on other areas in "The total number of American and British airstrikes, both aerial and reconn…
On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a 
Israel's army chief has said that Israelis from "all parts of society" should be called up for Herzi Halevi, the army chief of staff, said that the…
The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group 
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
Residents of the southern Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border clashes si…
An Israeli construction firm and an Israeli settlement local government body are facing potential US sanctions after it signed a contract with one of four In early February, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order 
Hamdi Ghalib, 32, has been a fisherman for over a decade in Yemen's Al-Hodeidah province, which overlooks the Red Sea. His boat and nets are the equipment that enables him to make money to cover his six-member family's living expenses. | Hamdi tells The New Arab that fishing is dangerous today and may cost him his life. The danger has nothing to do with the rough sea or the strong wind. Instead, he fears being killed, injured, or kidnapped as the "It has bee…
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people are dead and 100 others are admitted at different health facilities following alleged poisoning at a funeral in Bukasami village, in Buyengo town council, Jinja district. The deceased include; Faisal Magumba aged 20 years, Suleiman Byanguwa aged four years and six year old Shamim Nangobi. A health …
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan People's Party announced this week they will lead a six-party coalition to secure a majority of seats in the National Assembly. | The coalition has nominated the caretaker Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to be the country's next prime minister. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan jailed for corruption and leaking state secrets described the alliance as "mandate thieves." Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, won the most seats in last week's general election but failed to garner a majority. | CGTN's Danial Khan has this report from Islamabad. | To discuss: | Senator…
KAMPALA | Xinhua | A parliamentary committee in Uganda on Thursday urged for a review of the country's refugee policy as the East African country grapples with a growing population of refugees. The Committee on Equal Opportunities in its report to parliament said the rising numbers of refugees from neighboring countries was impacting negatively on …
The following statements were posted on Resistance News Network in response to the U.S. attacks on the Iraqi resistance Feb. 7, 2024. Popular Front Central Media Department The U.S. is the main sponsor of organized terrorism in the world. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemned with the . . . | 
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads Greece to make history as first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage…
Priest, intellectual, revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, Camilo Torres Restrepo is, along with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most important figures in Colombian history. His commitment to popular and revolutionary causes has made him a symbol of social movements in Latin America and the world. | He was born in Bogota on February 3, 1929, into a privileged family of Bogotá belonging to the Colombian elites. After a brief semester in which he tried to study law at the national university, he withdrew to become a Catholic priest, thanks to the influence of some Dominican priests he met through his girlfriend's…
Announcing a new title for distro pertaining to tips and advice on getting ready for successful demonstrations. In a random act of late night spontaneity, the hardworking humans and felines of Blackbird Publishing and Distribution decided to print 3,000 full color, 20-page booklets of the recently posted, "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration: Tips… 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenya said Wednesday it has commenced rolling out tax incentives for foreign investors who set up establishments worth more than 10 billion shillings (about 65.5 million U.S. dollars). Abubakar Hassan, the principal secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, told a trade forum in Nairobi, the capital of …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 families living on a piece of land located in Manyago Housing Estate in Manyago village in Katabi Town Council, Entebbe Municipality in Wakiso district say they are living in fear and risk being evicted after their land was leased out to a third party without their …
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | American company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander was launched into space early Thursday morning, with an aim of achieving the first Moon landing of a U.S. spacecraft in five decades. The mission, codenamed IM-1, is Intuitive Machines' first robotic flight to the Moon's surface. The lander, carrying NASA scientific and …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vlogger Ronald Kibedi Cox has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of cyber harassment and insulting modesty of a woman. Kibedi on Thursday afternoon was arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief magistrates court before Grade One Magistrate Siena Owomugisha and he denied the said charges against him. He …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has denied claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Wazalendo fighters that its soldiers are fighting alongside the March 23 Movement (M23). The Spokesperson of the Wazalendo Jules Mulumba on Tuesday released a statement on X formerly Twitter accusing UPDF soldiers of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 14,879 candidates who sat their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations last year did not meet the minimum grade requirements, and have been advised to resit the examination. Given the fact that 2023 marked the final year of implementing the old curriculum, candidates receiving their results …
New rules are needed as strains in their relationship multiply over industrial policies that are not so different COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | It is common to think of US-China tensions as the inevitable result of stark differences between the two countries. The United States has a fully capitalist market economy, whereas the Chinese government keeps …
Country vulnerability indices should be multidimensional, adaptable, and emphasise challenges COMMENT | PATRICK GUILLAUMONT | Last October, at the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh, member countries emphasised the urgency of scaling up development finance. In recent years, an extraordinary confluence of health, climate, and security crises …
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya raised a record 240.9 billion shillings (about 1.55 billion U.S. dollars) in its first infrastructure bond offer this year, said the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Wednesday evening, underlining increased investor confidence in the country's debt market. The East African nation on Jan. 25 floated a paper worth 450 million …
Displaced Syrians living in the Described as a "massive outdoor prison", the Al-Hol camp sits in northeast Syria, close to the border of Iraq. Some 40,000 people have been detained in the camp since 2018 following displacement during fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State (IS…
A heated debate over a restoration project of Egypt's Pharaonic Menkaure Pyramid was finally resolved on Thursday after an official committee An official review committee — led by renowned Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities 
The Iraqi Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into corruption allegations linked to the UN's work in Iraq, following accusations of bribery published earlier this month by British newspaper The announcement was made on the Commission's official Facebook The Guardian report alleged UN empl…
This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. | 
The US House of Representatives passed The Assad Anti-Normalisation Act was adopted with 389 votes in favour and 32 against, which means it will now move to the Senate for another vote. If adopted, it will need to be signed by President Joe Biden before becoming law. | "As a humanitarian organization that has worked on this bill since the inception of its idea, we are proud to see legislation that holds the Assa…
In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of 
Nightlife in the United Kingdom is losing its buzz. The country's younger population is staying at home instead of partying at nightclubs. | As clubbers disappear from dance floors, hundreds of nightclubs have been forced to shut down in the UK since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the biggest club operators have now urged the British government to intervene. | What is going on? Why are youngsters ditching the nightlife in the UK? | Let's take a closer look. | UK nightclubs close shutters | Recent data says that 31 per cent of nightclubs in the UK have closed since the pandemic. As many as 396 nightclubs shuttered…
The massacre on that street in Tel al-Hawa took place three days after Israel had been put on notice by the International Court of Justice that it needed to stop committing acts of genocide, stop killing civilians, stop killing children and health care workers, a ruling that Israel has not just ignored but openly defied. Instead, Israel blames the victims of its atrocities. Tel al-Hawa was a closed military zone, the IDF says. Any Palestinians moving on the streets were legitimate targets, the IDF says. The rules of engagement were those of the US troops at My Lai: shoot anything that moves. Even young girls and…
The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide, and the state of 
Legal challenges regarding the Israel-Gaza War are starting to bulk lawyers' briefs and courtroom proceedings. South Africa got matters underway with its December application before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in its campaign against the Palestinians. While determining whether genocide has taken place, the ICJ issued an interim order warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts, 
As the world, and especially Muslims, correctly has been focused on the Zionist genocide in Gaza, we seem to have forgotten President Biden's criminality in another part of the world. Indeed, just as Israel's savagery has been wholeheartedly supported by the Biden Administration, the regime change operation in March-April of 2022 in Pakistan was also 
I am looking at an online series of photos of President Joe Biden, who some these days refer to as "Genocide Joe." The sobriquet seems out of place next to the images. In one, Joe squints with his bushy old eyebrows knotted in an expression that might easily be taken as the astonishment of an 
On February 8, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington on an official visit, aimed at working jointly with the United States to make "sure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself". If such a statement was made soon after the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation of October 7, one may cognize its logic, based 
Pharmaceutical companies are angry with Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator has vowed to force pharma CEOs to publicly answer for why their drug prices are so much higher in the United States than in other nations. Brazenly, the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck initially refused. An attorney for Johnson & Johnson accused the senator of 
Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom up, or some mix of the two approaches. For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the 
My fellow Americans, You may remember exactly one year ago, on Feb. 20, 2023, six years and one month after concluding my second term as Vice-President, and seven years, eight months, and ten days after the death of my son Beau, I visited Kiev in wartime. There, I affirmed America's support for Ukraine's fight against 
Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more 
An Open Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr High Commissioner, On 20-21 February, a High Court in London will decide Julian Assange's fate: freedom or death. Two judges will decide whether the Wikileaks founder will still be able to lodge an ultimate appeal, or will end his days in an 
The modes of communication that a society uses can tell us a lot about its political structure. A research study we published in 2022 revealed distinct modes of communication and administrative recordkeeping in autocratic and collective social governance among a sample of urban societies from pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, where writing was initially developed for political purposes. Each 
Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it's still used throughout America. Moreover, it's a cheap effective product used as a common pesticide by third-world countries that do not proactively 
I spent a decade, like many parents, chauffeuring pre-teen and teenage girls around to a Taylor Swift soundtrack. I learned every Swift song as it was released and sang along to the chorus in the car. I even went to one of her first stadium concerts with my young Swifties. Congrats, Taylor, for your talent 
This week in 1898, the United States screamed for what became one of the most consequential imperial wars in world history—based on a lie. On February 15, the Battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. According to the US Navy, 267 sailors were killed. Led by the new-born mass circulation "yellow press," and by 
Sophisticated Lady — Art Tatum Confucius Says "lol, lmao": On the very basics of governance, by N.S. Lyons We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal, by Caitlin Johnstone The Fatal Flaw of Controlled Oppositions: Collectivism vs Individualism, East vs West, One vs Many, by Matthew Ehret Bombing Muslims for Peace: Time to Put Away Our Toy Soldiers, by Bill Astore NATO Reveals its True Nature as an Undertaker: Chinese OP/ED, by Karl Sanchez Tucker Carlson on US-Russia After Putin Interview (Video) Russian Doomsday Space Weapon Steals Headlines…
ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for Friday, February 16, 2024. Today's celestial movements bring a blend of energies that will influence each zodiac sign in unique ways. Whether you're seeking guidance on matters of love, career, health, or personal growth, the stars have insights to offer. Embrace the wisdom of the cosmos as you navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Let's explore what the universe has in store for you today. Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might feel a strong urge to take charge and lead others. Your asser…
ALBAWABA The unearthing of an ancient bone, meticulously hollowed out and sealed with birch tar, has unveiled a fascinating insight into the practices of ancient Europeans. Dated back thousands of years, this bone, initially thought to be from a sheep or goat, harbored a cache of seeds from the black henbane plant, Hyoscyamus niger. This discovery marks the earliest concrete evidence of humans in Europe collecting and preserving this potent and perilous substance.https://t.co/oQ7xxO1wRr— ScienceAlert (@ScienceAlert) 
A Moroccan court has sentenced journalist Hanane Bakour to "suspended jail" over a social media post critical of the ruling party the journalist shared two years ago. | On Monday, 12 February, the Court of First Instance in Sale, next to Rabat, sentenced Bakour to one month of suspended imprisonment and fined her 500 dirhams (about US$50), with compensation of one dirham in favour of the current ruling party, the National Rally of Independents (RNI). | According to the Moroccan penal code, "suspension of execution" means that the convicted will not serve a prison sentence unless they commit a crime punishable…
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In the 13 years since the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has become a byword for the perils of Western military intervention. | The country's political dysfunction and on-and-off civil war have consumed most of the attention that the international community dedicates to Libya, even as the environmental issues that stem from these problems grow worse and go all but unaddressed. | Libya's hundreds of kilometres of coastline — the launchpad for boats carrying African migrants to Europe and Libyan oil to the rest of the world —offers a prime example. | "Amid the countless immediate political challe…
International leaders who lined up to pledge their support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the largest open-air prison break on October 7, 2023 had paved the way for the ensued Israeli war of genocide. Now, the suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestinian refugees, complements 
Britain's opposition Labour announced it had withdrawn support for 
Amnesty's report details how 95 civilians, including 42 children, were killed across four separate strikes — three in December and one in January — in 
Khan posted on X after airstrikes in the The prosecutor said the co…
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal city council authorities are demanding the immediate transfer of the Resident City Commissioner, Hellen Kamwine, and her two deputies following a heated standoff between the mayor, Edson Asaba Ruyonga, and the Fort Portal City North Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Andrew Ntange, on Friday. The city …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. The assurance was made by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi in a statement to the House on …
In the wake of Israel's war on Gaza, Founded by ex-governmental employee Saeed Al Err, It has become a sanctuary and advocate for Gaza's animals throughout the war, as well as the most followed social media account of Gaza's animals. | Due to regular internet outages acros…
øEl Sueño Español? Why we might need to learn to be more culturally European if we want to achieve American social democracy The trope of the American who goes abroad and falls in love with Europe, sometimes with tragic consequences, has a long history, from the lives of Henry James and T.S. Eliot, both of 
The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 7th General Assembly (GA) scheduled to take place this 4-7 March 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. This year marks a significant milestone as PMPI commemorates its 20th year since its inception. The assembly promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating PMPI's impact on Philippine society over the past two decades. | This year's theme, "PMPI@Twenty — Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's Rights Through the Years" is set against the backdrop of climate emergency, deteriorating human rights s…
"CBS violated FCC rules by not making proper disclosures to the viewers across all platforms," wrote Abed A. Ayoub, National Executive Director of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), on his X (formerly Twitter) account. | "This not only undermines the integrity of broadcasting standards but also misleads the public by not providing necessary context about the ad's origins…FCC must hold CBS and the NFL accountable. The American public has a right to know and be informed about the influence of foreign governments in our media, and this includes Israel," he added. | The ADC has set up a call…
Palestinian organisations supporting Since 7 October, Israel has arrested more than 7,000 Palestinians, many of whom have been released and given testimonies of unprecedente…
A high-level Israeli delegation and another from the The two warring sides are expected to discuss amendments to 
The sperm whale is extreme. They have the largest brains and the largest noses on Earth. The sperm whale's nose is a huge and sophisticated sonar device that produces the most powerful sounds of any animal——and we're only just starting to understand their communication methods and the spectacular complexity of their modes of life. The 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Life Insurance Company Uganda anticipates a significant expansion in the insurance market in Uganda, relying on its agents to effectively promote and sell its policies. Last Friday (Feb. 9) at the Sheraton Hotel, Kumar Sumit Gaurav, the Chief Executive Officer of the insurer, led a rewarding event honoring …
The People's Science Movement in India has few parallels in the world in concept, scale, and scope.
The leader of 
ALBAWABA – Ian Miles Cheong's name has been trending on social media, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), but who is he and why he is taking over the platforms?Ian Miles Cheong is a Malaysian influencer who is known for his ultimate "admiration" of the United States, and the West despite that he never went there. "A Malaysian Obsessed With The West," a social media user described Ian Miles Cheong. Chelong is a right-wing blogger who was born and raised in Malaysia.Ian MIles Cheong – A Malaysian Obsessed With The West (‚ò¢Ô∏è THREAD) | Ian was born and raised in Malaysi…
To win outright, a candidate needs over 50% of votes and 20% of ballot in half of country's provinces…
Spain has continued exporting ammunition to Israel since the start of its offensive on Gaza despite A report by the Spanish peace organization 
Foreign tourists arriving in Bali will need to pay the fee electronically through the "Love Bali" online portal…
Past and future UN climate talk hosts the The UAE hosted last year's 
A report published by the 
A leading human rights organisation has found on Monday that In its preliminary investigation into the atrocity, 
In the heart of Lebanon, where the Roads turn into rivers with 
The Israeli army brought groups of Israeli civilians into prisons to Palestinian detainees released from two Israeli detention centres told the human rights group that they were stripped naked, beaten with metal batons and electric sticks, and The visitors came to watch the tort…
Hundreds of activists from South Africa and Namibia staged protests outside German institutions in Cape Town and Johannesburg to protest The ICJ on January 26 issued provisional orders compelling Israel to halt attacks on Palestinian civilians and rul…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has partnered with Airtel Money to foster financial inclusion by eliminating charges on all transfers made from…
Paris prepares for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reveal as iconic spire breaks free from scaffolding embrace…
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia's economy is recovering in various sectors, including agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba said on Tuesday. Mbumba made the remarks on the occasion of the official opening of the Cabinet in the national capital of Windhoek amid a pivotal moment for …
India-Middle East Economic Corridor agreement is in jeopardy amid Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza…
Borrell recalled that US President 
The line it is drawn, the curse it is cast The slowest now will later be fast As the present now will later be past The order is rapidly fadin' And the first one now will later be last 'Cause the times, they are a-changin'. — Bob Dylan On Tuesday, January 30, the Gallatin County Commission 
Israel's army has said "significant command measures will be taken" against soldiers who filmed naked and blindfolded Palestinian detainees and uploaded the footage online, following a BBC report. | A BBC Verify investigation on 9 February identified hundreds of online videos showing Palestinian detainees being humiliated, including eight that were shared by Israeli soldiers and showed stripped and blindfolded people. The detainees were filmed against their will by current or former soldiers, who uploaded the footage online without hiding their identity. | The images, which circulated widely, constitute a like…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has ordered a forensic audit into the 500 million Shillings gorilla trekking permit scam at the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA. Medard Lubega Ssegonna, the COSASE Chairperson issued the directive on Tuesday while probing UWA officials led …
ALBAWABA Horoscope Today, each zodiac sign is touched by unique energies and influences. Today, on February 15, 2024, the stars offer a glimpse into what the day may hold for you.Horoscope Today, February 15, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | You might find yourself filled with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm today, Aries. Use this drive to tackle any challenges that come your way. Your boldness and determination can lead to exciting opportunities.Taurus Today(April 20 – May 20): | Take some time to focus on your personal relationships, Taurus. Express your appreciation for lo…
It's a cliche that the first casualty of war is the truth but cliches exist and are endlessly repeated because they are often true. Many critics have accused Western media of taking Israel's side in the conflict. Today we pose the question: Is Western media biased? | Joining the discussion: | Saeed Khan is Associate Professor of Near East…
ALBAWABA As the stars align on February 14, 2024, the cosmos presents a celestial canvas filled with possibilities and revelations for each zodiac sign. On this day of love and affection, the planetary positions offer unique insights into the energies that may influence our lives. Whether seeking guidance in matters of the heart, career, or personal growth, the horoscope for February 14, 2024, serves as a cosmic roadmap, guiding us through the twists and turns of the day ahead. Horoscope for February 14, 2024 : Aries Today Wednesday(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries, you might find yourself feel…
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal Representatives of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali In a televised statement on Sunday, January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community o …
A couple of worthwhile discussions — today with Judge Napolitano and a Friday conversation with Nima Alhkorshid in Brazil. If you have not done so already please subscribe to my Tucker is killing it on Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. On X/Twitter alone he is over 198 million impressions. That is more than CNN, MSNBC and FoxNews get in three months. We are in a vast, new me…
The Arabic word Asabiyya, or 'social solidarity,' is a soundbite in the west, but taken very seriously by the globe's new contenders China, Russia, and Iran. It is Yemen, however, that is mainstreaming the idea, by sacrificing everything for the world's collective morality in a bid to end the genocide in Gaza. When there is a general change of conditions,It is as if the entire creation had changedand the whole world been altered,as if it were a new and repeated creation,a world brought i …
The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday upheld an appeal by human rights organisations. | The groups had argued that supplying the parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel in its war on the besieged Strip. | "The court orders the State to cease all actual export and transit of F-35 parts with final destination Israel within seven days after service of this judgement," said the ruling. | The US-owned F-35 parts are stored at a warehouse in the Netherlands and then shipped to several partners, incl…
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The suspension was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic…
Marking the first such high-level diplomatic visit in seven years, Sudan's acting foreign minister The visit was the latest sign of rapidly warming relations between Khartoum and Tehran as the African nation remains embroiled in a Following…
Majed al-Afifi was just 40 days old when he was killed, his uncle told AFP in Rafah where Israeli forces bombed multiple homes. | "We heard the bombing without warning," said Said al-Hams, 26, in Rafah refugee camp. | His nephew, a twin, "was born exactly 40 days ago and was killed", while their mother was wounded. | The newborn is among around 100 people killed by Israeli forces overnight in Rafah, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded Rafah, where some 1.4 million people have sought refuge since Israel began its military offensive on the besieged enclave on 7 October a…
President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II in Washington on Monday and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages held in Gaza, and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah. | It is the first meeting between the allies since three American troops were killed last month in a drone strike against a U.S. base in Jordan. | Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the fatalities, the first for the U.S. after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on Gaza.
The emancipation of labor is one of the foremost questions in all exploitative societies and societies in transition.
The Azhar Ali, who is also a Labour councillor, said his remarks were "deeply offensive, ignorant and…
Israel has carried out air strikes in the southern According to health officials, scores were killed in the overnight massacre, as Palestinians brace for a major offensive on the densely crowded area with Palestinians left with nowhere safe to go. | Palestinian officials reported that at least 67 people were killed i…
The US military said Sunday it had struck more devices and missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of The strikes occurred on Saturday between 4: 00-5: 00 pm (1300-1400 GMT) north of the city of Hodeida, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media. | American "forces successfully conducted self-defense strikes against two unmanned surface vessels (USV…
More than 100 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli "massacre" on Gaza's southern "Israel is officially continuing to target civilians and transfer the war to Rafah to push the population to get displaced under bombardment," it said in a statement released on X. | "The recent massacres of the occupation are evidence of the validity of international warnings and fears of catastrophic results of the expansion of…
Most Americans have not considered "cash bail" as critical to equality and freedom. The term is an esoteric one but is increasingly central to the ongoing battle over racial capitalism, policing, and mass incarceration, especially in an election year as critical as 2024. Here's what cash bail means: When arrested by police on suspicion of 
Trump has also asked one of his campaign's senior advisors, Chris LaCivita, to assume role of COO at RNC…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has scheduled February 21st, 2024, as the date for deciding on the application filed by four suspects implicated in the murder case of businessman Henry Katanga, seeking release on bail. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata set the date after hearing submissions from both parties …
Times were supposedly better in 2022. That is, if you were a lawmaker in the Australian state of Victoria, a busy Israeli arms manufacturer, or cash counting corporate middleman keen to make a stash along the way between the two. That view is premised on the notion that what happened on October 7, 2023 in 
The Joint Military Technical Committee between 
The population of Israeli settlers in the occupied The report, released on Sunday by the pro-settler group WestBankJewishPopulationStats.com, found the settler population jumped to 517,407 as of 31 December, from 502,991 a year earlier. | The settler population has grown over 15 percent in t…
Over the last few decades, the term 'radicalisation' has become so politicised and laden with Radicalisation is "the action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues". To me, this sounds like a process that many of us go through as the adult world opens our eyes to the manifold inequalities in the systems that govern us. | Yet for many, 'radical' simply means any iteration of Islam that isn't sanit…
As concerns have been growing over the possible political and security repercussions of 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, revealed that the government will table Bills next week aimed at providing for the rationalization of agencies under four sectors of the country. The proposed Bills include the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Education Sector) (Amendments) Bill, 2024 and the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Internal Affairs …
Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz and Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel said the ban was attributed to Albanese's "outrageous statement" that "the victims of the October 7 massacre were not murdered because of t…
When my mother died in 2000, I inherited all her books. Sadly, after several moves and downsizings over the decades, her collection had shrunk. Still, it remains considerable and impressive in its own way. Her legacy to me included some special volumes like a first edition of Frederick W. Taylor's The Principles of Scientific Management, a famed 
Whenever Hamas and Israel negotiate on prisoner exchanges, the name of In 2011, his name was put forward to be part of an exchange deal that saw over 1,000 Palestinians freed for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, but Israel refused to release him. | It was in this deal that now Hamas leader in Gaza 
ALBAWABA – An amazing discovery was made in a recent archaeological analysis in the UK, where an egg dating back all the way to the Roman era which still contains an intact yolk and liquid white within its shell was discovered. This Roman egg, found in Berryfields and estimated to be approximately 1700 years old, measures about 4cm in width, making it a unique artifact from ancient times. Ancient Roman egg with intact yolk found in UK: Its remarkable state of preservation can be attributed to its location in a flooded pit, which likely provided the ideal conditions for its survival over centuries.The findi…
The money follows an initial payment of the same amount announced in August, when Riyadh committed to provide a total of $1.2 billion to ease the government's budget deficit and pay salaries for civil servants. | "The second batch of the…
Education is a vital lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and in exile to achieve emancipation from occupation, preserve their identity, and remain steadfast in the face of adversity. | However, as Israeli bombs rain down on Gaza, Palestinian children have been forced to abandon dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, or engineers to find safety wherever they can. | According to 
How many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? How many deaths will it take 'til he knows that too many people have died? —Bob Dylan, "Blowin' in the Wind" It's been six years since the Valentine's Day massacre of 14 students and three teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 
The activist will forever be remembered for her dedication and support of Vietnam-U.S. relations.
The ad begins by showing an NFL athlete playing with his son, then cutting to clips of Israeli hostages being held in 
Over the past several months, officials in Washington have acknowledged that one of the fundamental issues at stake in Israel's military campaign in Gaza is its effect on the people of Gaza. Even as the United States has continued helping Israel wage its military campaign, the highest-level officials in Washington have indicated that Israel's operations 
ALBAWABA – An investigation was launched after the body of an Egyptian woman was found in the Rhine River, in Switzerland.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement two days after the body of an Egyptian citizen was found in the Rhine River on Facebook in which it confirmed that the government is working closely with Swiss authorities. The Egyptian Ministry further noted that it is closely following the case of Egyptian woman Maryam, whose body was found in the famous river that passes through many EU countries, including Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, and Liechtenstein.The statement re…
The men were charged with spying for Israel, according to sources, though India and Qatar did not confirm the charges. Their death sentence, handed down in October, was dropped in Dece…
Britain on Monday announced sanctions on four extremist The curbs follow what the UK called "unprecedented levels of violence by extremist settlers in the West Bank" over the past year by some residents of illegal Israeli settlements and outposts there.
Together with Palestine, the state of Kashmir is one of the longest existing political and territorial conflict remaining from the aftermath of the British Empire. Kashmir, together with its sister state of Jammu, were granted a quasi-autonomy at the end of British rule in the subcontinent. The status of the states was to be determined 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the United States, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally with increases in some …
It's been almost a week since Pakistan held its elections and threw up the biggest of surprises when Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates bagged the most number of seats, trouncing Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan People's Party. | However, as none of the parties have secured a simple majority in the 266-seat National Assembly — there is no clear winner — Pakistanis, along with many others around the world, are wondering which party will form the next government or who will be the next prime minister. | As the wheeling-d…
The Central American nation has called on Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to stop sending arms to IsraelThe Nicaraguan government has started legal proceedings to take Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and other violations of international law. In a statement, Managua said it has informed the governments of "the [UK], Germany, the Netherlands, …
Hundreds of pages of recently released documents provided by the Department of Health and Services affirm what the overwhelming majority of the public has known for decades: Marijuana is therapeutically useful. And its harms are not on par with those of heroin — which federal regulations currently consider it akin to — or even alcohol. Those were the 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah is scheduled to address the Party's ceremony held, at Shahed School campus in Beirut's Dahiyeh on Tuesday (February 13) at 15: 00 (Beirut's Time), in order to mark the anniversary of the Birth of Imam Hussein (A.S.), Imam Sajjad (A.S.) and Abu Fadl Al-Abbas on Shaaban 4 and 5 and …