(2024-02-16). Why does Israel destroy hospitals? dissidentvoice.org Hospitals are prime strategic targets of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The Nasser hospital in Rafah is the only major one still standing, along with a handful of smaller ones. All the rest have been destroyed, along with many of the patients and medical staff. Many have been slaughtered, while the helpless have been left …
(2024-02-16). Gaza: Israel storms Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel raids Nasser hospital in Gaza as Rafah concerns grow. newarab.com 
Israel's military called the raid on Nasser
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 132: Israel Bombards Nasser Hospital. popularresistance.org Over four months of ruthless Israeli attacks on Gaza have left the besieged enclave, which is home to over 2 million people, decimated. More than half of its population has been crammed into Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah after Israel deemed the area a "safe zone." | However, Israel has since announced plans to conduct a ground invasion of the city, which will put hundreds of thousands of families' lives at risk. | "We will fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones," the Israeli prime minister said on X. | In…
(2024-02-16). 4 critically ill patients die as oxygen runs out in Gaza hospital seized by Israeli forces, health officials say. firstpost.com Hundreds of employees and patients were left in disarray after Israeli military stormed the major hospital in southern Gaza, where four critically ill patients died when their oxygen supply was cut off, according to health authorities on Friday. The military was conducting searches at the location, claiming to be in possession of the corpses of captives kidnapped by Hamas. | Following over a week of intense firing and running out of food and water, staff, patients, and other residents of Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis were forced to flee the attack. Israeli fire inside the hospital complex ki…
(2024-02-16). Israeli forces storm the main hospital in southern Gaza, saying hostages were likely held there. firstpost.com The primary hospital in southern Gaza was stormed by Israeli forces on Thursday, following hours of Israeli gunfire that left one patient dead and six others injured within the facility. The Israeli army declared that it was looking for the bodies of captives that Hamas had stolen. | After forces had surrounded Nasser Hospital for about a week, hundreds of employees, patients, and other people were inside fighting under intense fire and running out of food and water. This led to the raid on the hospital. The hospital in the city of Khan Younis, which has been the centre of Israel's onslaught against Hamas in rece…
(2024-02-16). Canada, Australia, New Zealand Urge Israel Against 'Catastrophic' Assault. popularresistance.org Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on 15 February expressing serious concern over Israel's planned assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah. | "We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic," the joint statement read. | "We urge the Israeli government not to go down this path. There is simply nowhere else for civilians to go," it added. | The statement comes one day after Germany and France showed their concern over the planned attack. | "One point three million people are waiting there…
(2024-02-16). "Where Can We Go?": Terror and Panic Set In as Israel Readies to Invade Rafah. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Mideast Conflict. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow Nazih el Nagari discussed the Palestine-Israel conflict and the possible tragic consequences of the implementation of Israel's plans to conduct a military operation in the city of Rafah, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
(2024-02-16). Philly march in solidarity with Rafah. workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2024-02-16). Egypt building camps to host Palestinians expelled from Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah onslaught. wsws.org The far-right Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has more or less openly been declaring for months its intention to forcibly expel the Palestinians from Gaza, a war crime under international law. Thursday's report confirms that these plans are now beeing put into practice.
(2024-02-16). US President Biden reminds Netanyahu that Rafah civilians must be protected. firstpost.com According to the White House, US President Joe Biden reminded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday not to move forward with military action in Rafah unless he had a workable and convincing strategy in place to safeguard Palestinian people. | During their Thursday phone conversation, Biden forewarned Netanyahu for the second time in less than a week about entering the southern Gaza Strip without a strategy in place to guarantee the protection of the approximately one million Palestinians who were taking refuge there. | According to the White House readout of the discussion, they also discussed the…
(2024-02-16). Egypt sets up area at Gaza border for sheltering Palestinians in case Israel's Rafah op prompts exodus: Sources. firstpost.com Egypt is making arrangements along the Gaza border to potentially accommodate Palestinians in the event of an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier, according to a Reuters report, citing four sources. | This action, described as a precautionary measure by Cairo, underscores concerns over possible displacement due to Israel's Gaza offensive. | Egypt, despite denying any active preparations, has consistently expressed alarm over the prospect of Palestinians seeking refuge in Sinai, a scenario it deems unacceptable. The stance echoes sentiments voiced by Arab nations like Jordan. The Uni…
(2024-02-16). Health workers in Sri Lanka and Australia denounce the doxxing of Australian medical practitioners speaking out against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "Despite our diverse backgrounds, our profession is committed to upholding the sanctity of human life and promoting health for all."—Health Workers Action Committee in Sri Lanka…
(2024-02-16). Health workers prominent at Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "I'd never vote Labor again" wsws.org "They're not all that different from the Liberal Party. Labor has become a non-labour party."
(2024-02-16). Anti-Zionist Jewish activist in New Zealand speaks out against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Rick Sahar, the son of two Holocaust survivors, spoke to the WSWS about his decision to speak out publicly against Israel's genocidal war against the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Biden Under Pressure to Stop Israel's Genocide in Palestine; His Election Could Be at Stake. internationalviewpoint.org "The American reaction to Israel's continuing crimes against humanity and to the United States' continuing to support Israel militarily and politically has been enormous. There have been repeated rallies and marches for both Israel and Palestine involving two million people since October 7, 2023, but the pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been twice as large as those for Israel." | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Petition to Biden, Blinken: Stop enabling genocide in Gaza and attacking Yemen, Iraq and Syria! workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2024-02-16). Palestinian groups call for emergency global actions against Israeli genocide. workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2024-02-16). Palestine Action Target Two Companies At Once, Complicit In Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Palestine Action targeted two companies complicit in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza on Wednesday 14 February — shutting down one completely and shaming the other by painting it blood-red. | First, and the group "drenched" the Manchester offices of Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon in red paint, to symbolise the bank's complicity in Palestinian bloodshed. Activists also sprayed a message calling for Elbit to be shut down: | BNY Mellon invest over £10m in Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems, which provides 85% of Israel's military drone fleet and land based equipment, as well as m…
(2024-02-16). The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If I wanted to increase antisemitism, I imagine I'd do a lot of really evil stuff under a Star of David flag while adamantly insisting that my actions are inseparable from the Jewish people and the Jewish faith.
(2024-02-16). US advancing long-term plan for Palestinian state: report. newarab.com 
The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repe…
(2024-02-16). Gaza hostage deal still possible but 'very hard' issues remain, says Blinken. firstpost.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas remains possible but "very hard" issues remain to be resolved. | The hostage talks, which included intelligence chiefs from the US, Egypt, and Israel, along with the Qatari prime minister, aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Israel's four-month-old conflict in Gaza, concluded without a breakthrough on Tuesday. | When asked if an agreement for a pause in hostilities could be reached before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on 10 March, Blinken noted that Hamas's initial response to a potential deal c…
(2024-02-16). Empty words, deadly bombs. electronicintifada.net US senator blasts Israeli "war criminals," but votes for more military aid.
(2024-02-16). Israeli army's casualties reach 571 since conflict escalated. tass.com According to the report, the army's death toll in the Gaza ground operation has risen to 233…
(2024-02-16). Israeli troops take over hospital in Gaza Strip — TV channel. tass.com According to the media, Hamas representatives and hospital employees denied that armed formations used the hospital for military purposes…
(2024-02-16). How Israel's sadistic 'hunger games' target starving Gazans. newarab.com 
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how
(2024-02-16). Aid agencies: Israel cannot 'offload' Gaza responsibility. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israeli drone tested in Gaza 'appears at Saudi Defence Expo'. newarab.com 
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
(2024-02-16). Musk's Starlink satellites approved for use in Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city
(2024-02-16). Who is Bisan Owda, Gaza's voice after Motaz and Plestia. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Weaponizing anti-Semitism: The gift that keeps on giving. mronline.org 
Apologists for Israel's brutality against Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to use the past persecution of Jews to neutralise criticism of Israel.
(2024-02-16). 'More Disgusting, More Vile': Palestinian Hostage Shot Dead After Delivering Message by IDF – Report. sputnikglobe.com Negotiations over a possible cease-fire in Gaza appear to have come to a standstill, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military attacks in Palestine. The death toll in Gaza has climbed to over 28,000 since October 7, the Gaza Health Ministry has said.
(2024-02-16). In Gaza, The Underground War Between Israeli Troops And Hamas Fighters In The Tunnels Is Set To Begin #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Israel Defense Forces have announced that they have reached the outskirts of Gaza City and are expecting to enter the city soon . | When that happens, Israeli troops …
(2024-02-16). Lycavitos ship, attacked by Houthis, owned by Greek company — TV. tass.com The Greek television said that Ansar Allah claimed responsibility for the attack, which happened in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday afternoon…
(2024-02-16). Houthis: More than 400 US, UK airstrikes in Yemen since Jan. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Iran, Saudi Arabia Inch Closer to Military Cooperation as US Loses Grip in Mideast – Analyst. sputnikglobe.com Diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh resumed under a Chinese-brokered agreement last March, with the sides mulling even closer rapprochement after the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict last October amid attempts to prevent a regional spillover of the hostilities.
(2024-02-16). Democracy Now! 2024-02-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State; "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress; Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing; "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab | Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in…
(2024-02-16). Hypocrisy in Action: Israel Allowed to Participate in Eurovision While Russia Banned. sputnikglobe.com Israel will be allowed to compete in this year's Eurovision, organizers say. The decision contradicts the song contest's decision to bar Russia following the launch of its military operation in Ukraine in February, 2022. The country ended up missing the contest in 2022 and 2023.
(2024-02-16). Israeli Settlers block main streets in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner exchange. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hundreds of Israeli settlers stage demonstrations outside the homes of Israeli occupation ministers and Knesset members, demanding an immediate exchange transaction. Demonstrators blocked the road to the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, urging an immediate prisoner exchange deal.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ…
(2024-02-16). Israel triggers humanitarian catastrophe for over 2 mln Palestinians — Russian official. tass.com The international situation has been aggravated to unprecedented levels due to the West's desperate attempts to retain its global domination at all costs, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev stressed…
(2024-02-16). Constituents mount pressure against US Senator Chuck Schumer, chief ally to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). Did the African Union ban Israel delegation from its summit. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel mulls '48 Palestinian military conscription: report. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Israel scrutinised for Iron Dome failure to catch rockets. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel spied on US to thwart settler sanctions: report. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israeli strikes kill 10 civilians, Hezbollah to retaliate. newarab.com 
The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group
(2024-02-16). Marwan Barghouti transferred to solitary confinement. newarab.com 
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
(2024-02-16). South Lebanon mourns civilians killed in Israeli airstrikes. newarab.com 
Residents of the southern Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border clashes si…
(2024-02-16). US sanctions on Israeli settlers are 'not enough'. newarab.com 
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
(2024-02-16). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Israel rejects international pressure over reconciliation with Palestine — premier. tass.com According to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel continues to oppose unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state, because, keeping in mind last year's attack on Israel by Hamas, it will "come as a reward to unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace process."
(2024-02-16). Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international recognition of Palestinian state. firstpost.com Rejecting a plan for international recognition of a Palestinian state, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared late Thursday that such a move "would offer an enormous reward to terrorism". | Following similar denials from prominent far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in response to The Washington Post stories about the plot, comes Netanyahu's remarks. | According to the newspaper article, which quoted a number of US and Arab officials, the US, Israel's principal ally, is collaborating with a number of Arab nations on a comprehensive plan for enduring peace between Israel and the Pa…
(2024-02-16). Lamp to Sun: Legendary Canadian woman athlete cancelled at Int'l Women's Day event for Israeli roots. firstpost.com Born in Vancouver to Israeli parents, Leah Goldstein, 54, is an athlete par excellence and a legend in herself. Of the many laurels that Goldstein has brought Canada, she is the champion cyclist who aced the gruelling 3000-mile Race Across America in 2021, making history by winning the overall solo division. | So, what about her? | Goldstein lived in Israel as a child and served in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Her military service too was as distinguished as her civilian achievements—Goldstein was the first woman elite commando instructor in the IDF. She also served as an Israel police undercover offic…
(2024-02-16). Yemeni fishermen bleed money in Red Sea 'death trap'. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19. sanews.gov.za SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19 | Gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) has increased in real terms for the first time in four years. | GERD as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 0.62% in 2021/22, up from 0.60% in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement in research and development (R&D) intensity. | This represents a 6.9% year-on-year increase from R25.965 billion in 2020/21 to R27.756 billion in 2021/22, in terms of 2015 prices. | This is according to the latest South African National Survey of Research and Exp…
(2024-02-16). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-16). Number of people wounded in recent Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod rises to 19. tass.com Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov added that four people were sent to Moscow for treatment…
(2024-02-16). Belgorod attack a sign that Syrsky will harden terrorist methods. infobrics.org New Ukrainian top general expected to launch terrorist incursions against Russia's demilitarized territory.
(2024-02-16). Number of People Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod Up to 19. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The number of people injured in the shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod the day before has risen to 19, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Russian Air Defenses Destroy 5 Drones Over Belgorod Region, Black Sea – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defenses shot down five Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2024-02-16). Strikes targeting civilians unacceptable — UN head's office about attack on Belgorod. tass.com Stephane Dujarric said that humanitarian activists on the site continue to help the local civilian population, which suffers from ongoing hostilities…
(2024-02-16). 'There's a Cabal': Mike Turner Part of Shadowy US Group That Wants to Destroy Russia. sputnikglobe.com Former United Nations weapon inspector Scott Ritter says the timing of congressman Mike Turner's headline-grabbing announcement is not a coincidence.
(2024-02-16). Ohio Congressman Part of Shadowy 'Cabal' Aiming to Destroy Russia, Says Scott Ritter. sputnikglobe.com Former United Nations weapon inspector Scott Ritter says the timing of congressman Mike Turner's headline-grabbing announcement is not a coincidence.
(2024-02-16). Three dead, 100 admitted after alleged poisoning at funeral. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Shenyang Joins Battle of Chinese Cities for Russian Seafood Trade. infobrics.org With an expanded U.S. ban on Russian seafood coming into effect that now includes products processed in third countries, Russian exporters are increasingly pivoting to China…
(2024-02-16). Beijing launches helicopter tours to the Great Wall of China. tvbrics.com 
Tourists can choose from three routes‚Å…
(2024-02-16). Westerners more afraid of migrants and radical Islam than Russia, finds poll. infobrics.org Trump's son questions validity of "Russian threat" after US warning to Congress.
(2024-02-16). BRICS Will End U.S. Dollar Dominance, Says Wall Street. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc is looking to put an end to the U.S. dollar's global reserve currency status. BRICS wants to put their local currencies ahead of the U.S. dollar to settle cross-border transactions…
(2024-02-16). The UAE's BRICS Membership: A Growing Role for the Global South. infobrics.org Our world is not static; the year 2023 witnessed heightened interest in the role of the Global South in shaping the international order…
(2024-02-16). Kiev displayed disregard to safe operation of civilian nuclear facilities — statement. tass.com "The Kiev regime continues its dangerous provocations against the Zaporozhye NPP and its satellite city of Energodar, where power plant personnel and their families live," the Russian Foreign Ministry said…
(2024-02-16). Russia's Space-based Nuke: White House confirms of solid intelligence on anti-satellite weapon. firstpost.com In a recent statement, the United States has expressed concern over Russia's ongoing development of a new anti-satellite weapon, describing it as "troubling." Despite this, the US clarified that the weapon has not yet been deployed. | White House spokesperson John Kirby addressed the issue following ambiguous warnings from a senior House Republican about a potential "serious national security threat." While reports from CBS News suggested that the weapon is space-based and potentially armed with a nuclear payload, Kirby refrained from confirming such details, citing the sensitive nature of the matter. | Moscow ha…
(2024-02-16). Iraq War: How the U.S. Contaminated Iraq with Depleted Uranium. globalresearch.ca The following text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur International Conference to Criminalise War, Putra World Trade Centre, 28-31 October 2009. | For more than three decades [since 1991], the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been waging …
(2024-02-16). White House claims new security threat related to Russia's anti-satellite weapon project. tass.com "I'm limited by how much I can share about the specific nature of the threat. I can confirm that it is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia is developing," US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said…
(2024-02-16). Watch Russian Servicemen Operate 'Terminator' Tank Support Vehicle. sputnikglobe.com Russia's BMPT Terminator armored fighting vehicle (AFV) is a unique and heavily armored combat vehicle designed to provide direct support for frontline infantry and tanks. The AFV is armed with four 9M120 Ataka rocket launchers, two 30mm 2A42 autocannons, two AG-17D grenade launchers, and a 7.62mm PKTM coaxial machine gun.
(2024-02-16). Donald Trump 'Resonates With Average People' With Criticism of NATO, Ukraine Funding. sputnikglobe.com Trump's outlandish statements make him a pariah in Washington but a hero for some blue collar voters.
(2024-02-16). European governments demand massive arms buildup after Trump's threats to withdraw support for NATO members. wsws.org The European powers have responded to Donald Trump's threats against NATO members who fail to spend enough on rearmament with a veritable war hysteria.
(2024-02-16). WATCH: US condemns attacks on Indian students, says 'no excuse for violence based on race, gender, religion'. firstpost.com "There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor," the United States said, condemning the recent increase in attacks and deaths of Indians and Indian-American students in the country. | Biden administration working hard to thwart attacks | Addressing a press briefing late on Thursday, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, John Kirby, said US President Joe Biden and his administration have been working very hard to try to thwart and disrupt these kinds of attacks. | "That's just unacceptable here in the Unite…
(2024-02-16). The Heat: Pakistan's coalition government. america.cgtn.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Michelle Yeoh cast in action-thriller film The Mother. channelnewsasia.com The Oscar winner will play the role of Ann, an immigrant mother and businesswoman who is looking to make the best of her new life in America for her family.
(2024-02-16). Egypt currency crisis: Nigerian migrants fear detention. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Russian troops rescue group of refugees from Avdeyevka, Donetsk official says. tass.com Earlier, the media reported that the situation in Avdeyevka had deteriorated significantly for Ukrainian troops…
(2024-02-16). Ugandan parliamentary committee calls for review of national refugee policy. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org 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 U.S. has been local unions, which hold leadership elections every three years and are closest to the membership. Thousands of rank-and-file workers have campaigned for more militant unionism by running for and winning local office. | Some have had the backing of national netwo…
(2024-02-16). Snap Insight: SkillsFuture upgrade may be just what Singaporeans need to take upskilling seriously. channelnewsasia.com With the SkillsFuture Credit top-up, access to subsidised diploma and a training allowance, individuals could be pulled towards upskilling proactively instead of being pushed by circumstances, says NTU economics assistant professor Chua Yeow Hwee.
(2024-02-16). Insufficient backing for political deal on gig workers' rights, EU presidency says. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Sri Lankan president calls on parliamentary opposition to assist his government impose IMF austerity. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's appeals to opposition parties is a call for unity to suppress the growing opposition of workers, youth and rural poor against his government's increasingly vicious attacks on social and democratic rights.
(2024-02-16). Stellantis made $20 billion in 2023, as media reports temps will get no profit-sharing checks under UAW deal. wsws.org The record profits reported by Stellantis come straight off the backs of workers, who have been greeeted by a wave of layoffs in 2024.
(2024-02-16). Layoffs continue at UPS, as Teamsters maintain guilty silence. wsws.org More than 100 workers are being laid off in Connecticut, while thousands more are being impacted by the shift towards automated facilities.
(2024-02-16). Resistance groups denounce U.S. attacks on Iraqi resistance. workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2024-02-16). Pilots Got Their Payday; Now Flight Attendants Push For Higher Wages. popularresistance.org Airline pilots won pay raises worth billions of dollars in new labor deals last year. Flight attendants are now pushing for similar improvements. | Flight attendants from United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and others picketed Tuesday at dozens of airports around the U.S., demanding higher wages and a better quality of life. | "We have been in a period of austerity for 20 years, and it's time the industry paid up," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents cabin crews at United, Spirit, Frontier and others. | The demonstrations ma…
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections. Build Your Union. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-16). Amazon joins companies arguing US labor board is unconstitutional. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). On Verdi: Lufthansa's "house union" wsws.org In the current contract negotiations with Lufthansa, the warning strikes organised by Verdi have been organized to "blow off steam" to provide space for their collaboration with management to continue undisturbed.
(2024-02-16). OpenAI plans to decimate Alphabet's core business, to launch an alternative to Google Search soon. firstpost.com OpenAI, the studio behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning to get into the web search arena, a move that could potentially disrupt the dominance of industry giants like Google. According to sources cited in a report by The Information, OpenAI is in the process of developing a web search product, potentially in collaboration with Microsoft's Bing, to directly compete with Google. | This development follows Microsoft's infusion of its Bing search engine with Copilot AI tools, as announced by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, signalling a clear intent to challenge Google's stronghold in the search market. The emergence of…
(2024-02-16). Boston Dynamics to deploy their robot dogs at Indian construction site, partners with Gurugram-based firm. firstpost.com In a groundbreaking collaboration, Zepth, a Gurugram-based construction management software provider, has joined forces with Boston Dynamics to introduce cutting-edge technology to construction sites. The partnership sees the deployment of Boston Dynamics' renowned four-legged autonomous robot, 'Spot', which promises to revolutionize project oversight and safety protocols. | Spot, equipped with advanced autonomous navigation and data capture capabilities, is set to streamline operations at construction sites by conducting reconnaissance, generating 3D models, and identifying potential risks. By leveraging Zepth's…
(2024-02-16). UK bypoll results deliver double trouble for Rishi Sunak ahead of general elections. firstpost.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced significant setbacks to his leadership as the Opposition Labour Party secured victories in two key English by-elections, setting the stage for a challenging general election later this year. | Labour's Dan Egan clinched the House of Commons seat of Kingswood in south-west England, while Gen Kitchen secured victory in Wellingborough, located in the East Midlands region. | These outcomes mark a significant reversal for the British Indian leader, as both seats were previously held by Conservatives with considerable margins during Boris Johnson's tenure in December 2019. | Add…
(2024-02-16). Barcelona eyeing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli. albawaba.com Barcelona have set their sights on Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan giants are looking for a new striker with specific traits and believe the Brazil international fits the bill.Barca understand they must sell first if they were to submit an accptable offer for the Arsenal star.He has seven goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season so far.The 22-year-old's deal with the Gunners runs to 2027.
(2024-02-16). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says Two al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com The US military announced on Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on February 9 in support of the US-backed Mogadishu-based government. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was launched in the vicinity of Yaq Dabel in Jubala, Somalia's southernmost province. The attack marks the first known US airstrike in Somalia …
(2024-02-16). DC's 2024 Crime Bill Is More War On The Black Working Class. popularresistance.org The "Secure DC" Omnibus bill is the latest attempt by DC's local government to impose law and order, while ignoring the root issues that lead to street-level crime and advancing the war against the Black working class. After passing unanimously by the DC Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, the new crime bill was voted on and unanimously passed on February 6, 2024, by the full council. Pan-African Community Action (PACA) contends that Black people in the U.S are a domestic colony, an internal colony that is enforced by a massive police presence meant to control and keep us exploited for our lab…
(2024-02-16). Mystery of 'Vittrup Man' who violently died 5,200 years ago solved. geo.tv 
'Vittrup man' travelled from Norway to Funnel Beaker society in Northern Denmark sometime between 3100 and 3300 BC…
(2024-02-16). Mystery of 'Vittrup Man' who violently died 5,200 years ago. geo.tv 'Vittrup man' travelled from Norway to Funnel Beaker society in Northern Denmark sometime between 3100 and 3300 BC…
(2024-02-16). Malmstrom Air Force base goes into lockdown over shooter alert. geo.tv 
Threat originated at building 219 in Malmstrom Air Force Base, prompting coordinated response from Air Force and emergency personnel…
(2024-02-16). 3.8 magnitude earthquake shakes San Bernardino county. geo.tv 
Epicentre was situated about 2 miles southeast of Ontario, near Ontario International Airport…
(2024-02-16). Why Ronaldo, Haaland, Schumacher swear by Ristorante Montana. geo.tv 
Once frequented by Formula 1 legends like Michael Schumacher, restaurant draws a diverse array of stars including Penelope Cruz…
(2024-02-16). Greece breaks ground as first Orthodox nation to legalise same-sex marriage. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads Greece to make history as first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage…
(2024-02-16). Petro condemns "institutional rupture" and attacks on Colombian democracy by the right-wing. peoplesdispatch.org The delay in the election of the Attorney General at the center of the ongoing tensions with the right, was highlighted by the United Nations Human Rights office and IACHR…
(2024-02-16). Camilo Torres Restrepo: Priest, revolutionary, and guerrilla fighter. peoplesdispatch.org 
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…
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections; Build Your Union. popularresistance.org It's a presidential election year. Are you happy? Excited? Ha. Of course not. Election years in America are fueled far more by fear and loathing than by any sense of genuine inspiration. For many of us, political news inspires a vague sense of disgust and a desire to tune it all out. The more politically engaged you are, the more you understand the awful stakes if the other side wins, and the more you fill with dread. Most of the time, the majestic American democratic project is an exercise in manipulative rhetoric, fearmongering, and, at best, a choice of Lesser Evils. | Much of this is hardwired into our inflex…
(2024-02-16). Greek Farmers Continue Their Protest. popularresistance.org The protesting farmers in Greece decided to continue their agitations across the country with demands such as duty-free agricultural diesel, reduced electricity costs, and subsidies on supplies and animal feed, as negotiations with the government on February 13 yielded no results. A week-long protest, including rallies and blockades in major motorways across Greece, forced the New Democracy (ND) government to call the farmers' groups for negotiations on Tuesday. | The farmer's unions rejected the meager concessions on electricity prices offered by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They demanded effective measur…
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org
(2024-02-16). What's At Stake If The US OK's Building This Gas Pipeline To Mexico. popularresistance.org In a rural area of West Texas, near the Mexico border, a cluster of geothermal springs once served as an oasis to the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. Carpeted in grasses and shrubs, the land is home to rare aoudad sheep, deer, wild cats, and bobwhite quail. The muted tans and greens in the small valley and surrounding exposed rock mountains quiet the mind. | The pristine site is in the proposed pathway of the 48-inch-diameter Saguaro Connector Pipeline, which would send natural gas produced in Texas's Permian Basin 155 miles west, across the U.S.-Mexico border, to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility i…
(2024-02-16). Defusing The Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. popularresistance.org This is a sequel to a Jan. 15 article titled "Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'?", discussing the threat of a 2024 "black swan" event that could pop the derivatives bubble. That bubble is now over ten times the GDP of the world and is so interconnected and fragile that an unanticipated crisis could trigger the collapse not just of the bubble but of the economy. To avoid that result, in the event of the bankruptcy of a major financial institution, derivative claimants are put first in line to grab the assets — not just the deposits of customers but their stocks an…
(2024-02-16). EU must double Ukraine aid, as US turns off the taps: Institute. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Tucker Carlson Believes Ukraine 'Will Never Repay' $60Bln to US If Aid Provided in Loan. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Ukraine will "never repay" $60 billion to the United States if the money is provided to Kiev in the form of a loan, US journalist Tucker Carlson said on Thursday, slamming the proposal as "a more dishonest way to send more" money to Kiev.
(2024-02-16). Ukrainian attacks kill 150 civilians since start of 2024, Russian official says. tass.com Rodion Miroshnik added that "some 500 people have suffered wounds since January 1"
(2024-02-16). Lavrov Speaks at Conference Marking 10th Anniversary of 'Euromaidan' Unrest. sputnikglobe.com In November 2013, a series of protests broke out in Ukraine due to the authorities' decision to halt a policy aimed at integration with the EU. The unrest quickly took on a sharply anti-presidential and anti-government character. The protests eventually turned into a coup, leading to the ouster of then-President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014.
(2024-02-16). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-16). Russian envoy urges rights activists to condemn Kiev's shelling of civilians. tass.com "Perhaps the video will finally compel the international human rights defenders to break their usual hypocritical silence regarding the barbaric shellings of Russian cities by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and condemn these crimes of the Zelenskiy regime," Russia's permanent representative to the UN headquarters in Geneva Gennady Gatilov said…
(2024-02-16). Protests by Soldiers' Wives in Russia Show How an Antiwar Movement Can Grow There. internationalviewpoint.org In Russia, the wives of men mobilized to the Ukrainian front are increasingly demanding that they be returned home. While the movement is not mainly directed at opposing Vladimir Putin, it offers hope of breaking the war machine from within.
In fall 2022, Russia began a partial mobilization of civilians for the war in Ukraine. By October 2023, at least four thousand of them had been killed (Russia's total nonrecoverable losses amount to four hundred thousand men, but these are mostly (…) | – |
(2024-02-16). Ukraine: "Tensions are building… due to the neoliberal policies imposed by the government" internationalviewpoint.org "After two years of war, the situation is both the same and different. The war continues, but there are changes due to the context — both internal and external. All of these changes were foreseeable from the outset in a very likely scenario of a protracted war (which is not to say that many, me included, were not hoping for more positive but less likely scenarios)." | – | / |
(2024-02-16). EU must double Ukraine aid, as US turns off the taps: Institute. firstpost.com The European Union will have to increase its military assistance to Ukraine to fill a vacuum created by the United States after Congress blocked additional help for months, according to a research group that monitors aid. | With existing funds exhausted, Republicans in the United States House of Representatives are rejecting $60 billion in fresh military aid, despite the fact that Ukrainian commanders and Western officials have just said that Ukrainian forces are running low on ammunition. | "It is highly uncertain whether the US will send further military aid in 2024," the Germany-based Kiel Institute said in re…
(2024-02-16). Prominent Ukrainian army unit launches own recruitment drive to strengthen ranks. firstpost.com A year after the original leader of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion from Ukraine was killed in combat with Russian forces, his picture looks over prospective recruits from an airy new recruitment office in Kyiv. | As the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion draws near, Ukraine is finding it difficult to revamp mobilisation and expand recruiting due to a shortage of personnel in its military. | For the Da Vinci Wolves, who were commanded by the late war hero Dmytro "Da Vinci" Kotsiubailo until his passing in March of last year, it meant depending on a polished public persona to draw in new members. | "
(2024-02-16). Ukraine general says 'fierce' fighting inside Avdiivka. firstpost.com As Russia intensifies its attacks, Ukraine claimed on Friday that there was heavy fighting in the besieged frontline city of Avdiivka and that it was setting up new positions around the industrial powerhouse. | Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, had declared the previous day that Kyiv will do "everything" to rescue life in the iconic city, which is encircled by Russian soldiers on three sides. | "Fierce battles are taking place within the city," Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a Ukrainian general in the east, said on social media. | "Our troops are using all available forces and means to restrain the enemy," he…
(2024-02-16). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Berlin, Paris to drum up wartime aid. firstpost.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany on Friday as part of a diplomatic tour aimed at securing crucial military assistance and solidifying bilateral security commitments as the conflict with Russia approaches its third year. | Taking to X, Zelenskyy said, "I am starting two important days. Meetings with partners in Germany and France, new agreements, and the Munich Security Conference." | "A new security architecture for Ukraine, as well as new opportunities. We are making every effort to end the war as soon as possible on fair Ukrainian terms and ensure a lasting peace," he added. | I am sta…
(2024-02-16). FBI informant charged with lying about President Biden, Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company. firstpost.com An FBI informant has been charged with creating a multimillion-dollar bribery conspiracy involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy business, an allegation essential to the GOP impeachment investigation in Congress. | Alexander Smirnov allegedly stated to the FBI in June 2020 that officials from the Ukrainian energy business Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, according to an indictment. According to court filings, Smirnov informed his handler that an executive claimed to have recruited Hunter Biden to "protect us, through his father, from all kinds of pro…
(2024-02-16). Available for Distro! Order Your "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration" Zines! itsgoingdown.org 
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…
(2024-02-16). Prison 3.0: Wall Street's Plan to Monetize Inmates. truthdig.com
(2024-02-16). Soaring US National Debt to Reach Double Annual GDP by 2050. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US national debt will double annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in a quarter century and will grow faster than the domestic economy, driven by huge and growing Medicare and Social Security deficits, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned in a new report.
(2024-02-16). All about Timothee Chalamet's custom Cartier necklace at the Dune Part Two world premiere. channelnewsasia.com To complement his look on the red carpet for the world premiere of Dune Part Two in London, Timothee Chalamet wore a glittering custom Cartier necklace with over 900 coloured stones, inspired by the movie's desert landscape.
(2024-02-16). China steps up 'whitelist' mechanism for property sector – media. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). 'Secret for Six Years' – US Intel Spied on Trump Staff Before 2016 Russian Collusion Claims – Report. sputnikglobe.com According to a joint report by three journalists, the US intelligence community inappropriately used its foreign allies to spy on Trump associates in order to circumvent a law that prohibits the CIA from domestic spying.
(2024-02-16). KFA dismiss South Korea coach Klinsmann after Asian Cup disappointment. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). EU privacy watchdogs urged to oppose Meta's paid ad-free service. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). CARTOONS: Barnaby's on a roll. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). Moscow to participate in project to build high-speed railroad to St. Petersburg — mayor. tass.com Earlier, Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev said the project will require over $6.5 bln from the federal budget…
(2024-02-16). US Military Projection in Latin America and the Caribbean Intensifies. dissidentvoice.org Upon assuming the US presidency, Joe Biden asserted in his first major foreign policy address, "America is back!" For Latin America and the Caribbean, this has meant an "aggressive expansion" of the US military in the region. In just the last year, US Marines and special forces landed in Peru in May 2023, brought in …
(2024-02-16). Sepahan FC vs Al-Hilal predicted lineups – AFC Champions League 2023-24. albawaba.com Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal travel to face Iran's Sepahan FC in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday.Match date: Thursday, 15 February | Kick-off time: 16: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Naghsh e Jahan StadiumSepahan FC vs Al-Hilal predicted lineups: Sepahan possible XlManager: Jose MoraisPayam Niazmand; Ramin Rezaeian, Bryan Dabo, Mohammad Daneshgar, Milad Zakipour; Reza Shekari, Mohammad Ghorbani; Farshad Ahmadzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Karimi, Kaveh Rezaei; Reza AsadiAl-Hilal possible XlManager: Jorge JesusBono; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasser Al-Shahrani; Mohamed Kanno, Ruben Neves; Serge…
(2024-02-16). Russian stocks up as Friday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was up by 0.24% at 92.47 rubles on Moscow Exchange, while the euro was up by 0.09% at 99.39 rubles…
(2024-02-16). Budget 2024: Focus on social issues, 'all encompassing' measures reflect 'more consultative' leadership, say analysts. channelnewsasia.com A bulk of the Budget announcements addressed social issues raised during the Forward SG exercise.
(2024-02-16). Jurel, Ashwin rearguard helps India reach 388-7 against England. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Snap Insight: Budget 2024 CPF measures will improve Singaporeans' retirement adequacy. channelnewsasia.com The announced changes to the Central Provident Fund system can have incremental but meaningful effects on Singaporeans' retirement adequacy, says the Institute of Policy Studies' Christopher Gee.
(2024-02-16). Hong Kong authorities arrest seven in US$1.8 billion money laundering case. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Beyond Orwell's 1984, 5G and the launching of 6G: "It's Easy to Take Down a Society that is Digital" expose-news.com "Hell is Empty and the Devils are All Here". William Shakespeare, "The Tempest", 1623 "By now, it should be clear to all of us what is being gradually and, in many ways, imperceptibly …
(2024-02-16). Grealish out for Man City against Chelsea, while Silva's status uncertain. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Here's how they are forcing us to stay prisoners in our homes. expose-news.com In his 2023 book 'They want your money and your life', Dr. Vernon Coleman offers an in-depth analysis of the economic and social chaos which now faces every nation and every citizen. …
(2024-02-16). Red Bull's new car may have moved the goalposts again. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Kenya rolls out tax incentives for key foreign investors. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. …
(2024-02-16). LIVE: 10 Things They WON'T Tell You About The Mass Shooting (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-02-16). Bayern defender Boey out for weeks with hamstring injury – club. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). 'No hiding' for Bayern as Leverkusen threaten to pull away. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Bombshell: Obama CIA Colluded with Foreign Powers in Massive Spy Op Against Trump. sputnikglobe.com New reporting suggests the lengths the US deep state went to to undermine former US President Donald Trump.
(2024-02-16). West seeking to create instability in South Caucasus — top Russian security official. tass.com According to Nikolay Patrushev, this led to "a rise in tensions in the related regions"
(2024-02-16). President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa says individuals born after the advent of democracy embody the essence of Tintswalo, as they have gone on to record commendable achievements in their lives and careers. | The President was responding to this week's two-day debate on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Members of Parliament. The SONA was delivered a week ago in Cape Town. | A number of young people, who have benefited from government over the last 30 years, were present in the National Assembly to listen to the President's response to the debate. | REA…
(2024-02-16). Canada: Class action lawsuit launched to bring justice to small businesses in Alberta that were forced to obey covid lockdowns. expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. dissidentvoice.org There are few surprises regarding the final episode of Nemesis, the three-part account on how the Australian Liberal Party, in partnership with the dozy Nationals, psychotically and convulsively disembowelled themselves from the time Tony Abbott won office in 2013. Over the muddy gore and violence concluding the tenures of Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, one plotter …
(2024-02-16). Trade turnover between Russia's Far East, Asia-Pacific countries hits $47 bln in 2023. tass.com According to data provided by Russia's customs service, trade turnover between Russia and China totaled around $220 bln in 2023…
(2024-02-16). More than 500 Entebbe families face eviction. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). US private lunar lander launched to Moon. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). UN chief calls on tech firms to stop profiting from 'toxic content'. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com he Met Gala, one of the most anticipated and glamorous events in the fashion world, has announced its co-chairs for this year's edition.The four celebrities who will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the fundraiser are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny.Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala.
(2024-02-16). Russian security official notes shifts in Afghanistan-based drug trafficking. tass.com Nikolay Patrushev pointed out that "the supplies of Afghan-made drugs along traditional routes are not diminishing"
(2024-02-16). Seoul hopes egg freezing can help South Korea's baby crisis, experts disagree. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Vlogger Kibedi remanded, faces cyber harassment charges. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). UPDF deny role in fighting in DR Congo. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Putin updates national AI development strategy until 2030. tass.com According to the document, around 40 pages of various amendments and additions have been introduced into the document…
(2024-02-16). Meet the man who single-handedly destroyed NAB's reputation. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). West uses terrorists to topple undesired governments — Russia's UN mission. tass.com Accordig to Maria Zabolotskaya, terrorism is thriving and spreading in regions where significant foreign interference in internal affairs is taking place…
(2024-02-16). PREVIEW: 60th Munich security conference to open in Germany. tass.com Around 20 rallies and demonstrations are scheduled to take place in the city on Friday and Saturday…
(2024-02-16). The Secret Cause of America's Endless War Games. youtu.be
(2024-02-16). Security officials' meeting on Afghanistan kicks off in Kyrgyz capital. tass.com Russia's delegation is led by Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev…
(2024-02-16). Russian top security official urges extra CSTO, SCO measures at border with Afghanistan. tass.com "It is obvious that this problem can be resolved comprehensively by collective efforts," Nikolay Patrushev noted…
(2024-02-16). OpenAI's Altman seeks US government nod for AI chips venture, Bloomberg reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Budget 2024: In S$131.4b 'Forward SG Budget', DPM Wong unveils first steps towards achieving 4G team's 'ambitious agenda'. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Russia-China Relations in WTO Are at High Level, Permanent Representative Says. sputnikglobe.com GENEVA (Sputnik) – Relations and cooperation between the Russian and Chinese delegations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) are at a high level, Li Chenggang, China's ambassador to the organization in Geneva, told Sputnik.
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). DA Fani Willis' relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade started years ago. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Chelsea's Silva out of Man City trip as keeper Sanchez returns. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). UCE: 14,879 fail, to get chance to resit mid-year under old curriculum. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Advisory firm Ankura launches generative AI tool crafted with ChatGPT developer. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Chinese developer Logan Group's liquidation proceedings dismissed. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Woman allegedly tricked another person into believing she had died to obtain about S$160,000. channelnewsasia.com The money was supposedly for burial costs and legal fees related to a purported inheritance.
(2024-02-16). Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved over constitutional violations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-: Kuwait's Amiri decree dissolves the National Assembly due to constitutional breaches, as reported by Kuwait News Agency.Notably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023, six months before the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmed AlSubah, who died on December 16, 2023. The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, was formally sworn in before parliament on December 20, 2023, marking the beginning of his rule over the affluent Gulf monarchy.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸàŸ&Eac…
(2024-02-16). Russia convenes Arria-formula meeting on anti-terrorism on February 20. tass.com "Russia is convoking an Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council member states to discuss an important question of how unilateral restrictive coercive measures affect anti-terrorism," Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Maria Zabolotskaya said…
(2024-02-16). Tottenham full-backs Udogie and Porro to miss Wolves clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Biden gives instructions to begin dialogue with Russia over alleged anti-satellite weapon. tass.com "We've been closely monitoring this Russian activity, and we will continue to take it very seriously," the White House official added…
(2024-02-16). America's emulation of China. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). 'Call of Duty' gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Many weapons supplied to Kiev end up in terrorists' hands — Russia's UN mission. tass.com The diplomat described the Kiev regime as a "corrupt black hole"
(2024-02-16). US financial aid to Kiev to delay inevitable peace solution — US journalist. tass.com "Lindsey Graham's latest scheme is convincing Republicans that it's somehow better to loan Zelensky $60 billion, rather than give it to him. Some are falling for this. But it's fraudulent," Tucker Carlson said…
(2024-02-16). Analysis:Unfazed by recession, BOJ keeps April policy shift on table. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Budget 2024 to be delivered by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. channelnewsasia.com Watch it live on CNA from 3.30pm and follow our blog for the latest key announcements.
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). 12 children among Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting victims. albawaba.com A celebration turned tragic on Wednesday when a shooting near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade left one person dead and at least 21 others injured, including 12 children.The incident occurred west of Union Station, outside near the garage, as fans were leaving the rally.According to Kansas City police, three suspects have been detained for investigation and one firearm has been recovered. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, while they speculate a dispute as the cause of the shooting.This is the moment bystanders jumped in to tackle an armed man, who was running away from the scene of the Kansas…
(2024-02-16). Ecuador to send delegation to Moscow for talks on banana supply problems — ministry. tass.com "In the coming days, a delegations of Ecuadorian officials will depart to Moscow in order to resolve difficulties that were identified six months ago, when the authorities of Ecuador were informed about phytosanitary problems related to bananas," the ministry said in a statement…
(2024-02-16). West violated human rights under pretext of counter-terrorism — Russia's UN mission. tass.com Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maria Zabolotskaya recalled secret CIA prisons, including those in the European Union, as well as the brutal conditions and torture in prisons in Iraq and Afghanistan, "which the Western military put on film to brag to friends"
(2024-02-16). Osaka, Krejcikova pull out of Dubai Championships. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Dollar declines to 92.22 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The euro was not traded…
(2024-02-16). Scaling up the World Bank's development finance. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Kenya raises 1.5 bln USD from Treasury bond amid high foreign investor demand. independent.co.ug 
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 …
(2024-02-16). Moscow to host 'For Freedom of Nations' forum against neo-colonialism. tass.com The event will be held in the House of Unions in central Moscow on February 15 and 16…
(2024-02-16). US House of Representatives takes pause until February 28, aid to Kiev still not approved. tass.com White House spokesperson Andrew Bates slammed the decision, made by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), as "running away for an early vacation"
(2024-02-16). Exclusive-HSBC to improve ties with Hong Kong unit Hang Seng to mitigate risk, say sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Indian farmer protest continues in face of Modi government's massive deployment of security forces. wsws.org At least a hundred farmers have been injured in clashes with security forces, who have used baton charges, rubber bullets, water-cannon, and copious amounts of tear gas, some of it dropped by drones, to beat back the protesters.
(2024-02-16). 1 killed, dozens injured in shooting at Super Bowl celebration rally. wsws.org Two people were taken into custody over the shooting that police described as a "dispute between several people that ended in gunfire."
(2024-02-16). Japanese prime minister pushing for summit with North Korean leader. wsws.org The move does not represent a pull-back from Tokyo's war drive, but is designed to deflect domestic tensions outwards while pursing Japanese imperialism's interests on the Korean Peninsula.
(2024-02-16). Saltburn: The worm turns. wsws.org Despite setting off in an intriguing manner, the plot quickly degenerates into forms of deranged sociopathy.
(2024-02-16). Mounting economic problems for Chinese government. wsws.org This year's National People's Congress will be particularly significant because the Xi Jinping regime confronts a worsening economic situation with no sign of a turnaround in sight.
(2024-02-16). Amazon worker in Canada, forced outside in freezing conditions during fire alarm, dies of heart attack. wsws.org According to his obituary, Paulo DeSouza Bezerra succumbed to a heart attack shortly after standing outside in the bitter cold. Bezerra, 50, who emigrated from Brazil, leaves behind his wife of 25 years and a young son.
(2024-02-16). Protests erupt across Senegal as President Sall cancels elections. wsws.org The Constitutional Council voided Sall's cancellation of the election last night, after protests erupted across Senegal in defiance of mass arrests launched by Sall.
(2024-02-16). Unveiling the mental health crisis at Al-Hol camp in Syria. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration rejected by commitee. newarab.com 
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
(2024-02-16). Iraq to officially investigate UNDP bribery allegations. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns. newarab.com 
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. |
(2024-02-16). US lawmakers pass anti-Assad Syria Anti-Normalisation Act. newarab.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Pakistan: A win for the people, a blow to the establishment. newarab.com 
In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of
(2024-02-16). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the Marshall Plan ? cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). An Update — PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS A VICTIM OF ESPIONAGE, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. sonar21.com 
(2024-02-16). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. internationalviewpoint.org "In short, the proliferation of drug trafficking in Ecuador is an acute symptom of the degradation of neoliberal capitalism and marks a point of no return between barbarism and a profound transformation of our country." | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Argentina heading to stagflation. internationalviewpoint.org "With the measures adopted by the Argentine government, the country is heading towards stagflation, as President Milei anticipated. With the aggravating factor that it does so in the context of a very weak global economy." | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Is a new political cycle opening up in Chile? internationalviewpoint.org "The path for the left and social movements will have to be a path of social struggles and class conflict, feminist and ecosocialist and throughly anticapitalist, aimed at exploding the causes of the crisis, while resolving its most immediate symptoms with short-term material solutions." | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Europe: Crisis in the agricultural sector. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-16). "The absence of rules is the fundamental character of the regime" internationalviewpoint.org "Since we cannot separate foreign policy from domestic policy, Erdoğan will have to deal with domestic issues, especially economic and social problems, in the coming years. The absence of rules, the refusal to submit to any rules on the part of Erdoğan, is the fundamental characteristic of the regime" | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Sahel: a military coup. internationalviewpoint.org Victims of ECOWAS economic sanctions, the three Sahelian countries are leaving this economic union, criticising its harmful role for their populations. | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Say No to Partying: Why Gen Z in the UK is ditching nightclubs. firstpost.com 
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…
(2024-02-16). Munich Security Conference: EAM Jaishankar meets his UK and Peru counterparts, discusses bilateral cooperation. firstpost.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday began his engagements at Munich Security Conference as he met United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Peru Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea. | During the meeting, Jaishankar and his British counterpart deliberated on bilateral cooperation between India and the UK, along with pertinent global and regional concerns. | Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Started my engagements at #MunichSecurityConference by meeting UK Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron. A good discussion on our bilateral cooperation as well as global and regional issues. Also exchang…
(2024-02-16). Japanese stocks see biggest weekly foreign inflow in four weeks. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-16). Project of high-speed railroad connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg approved — Kremlin. tass.com "Details of the future document will be adjusted in the process," Dmitry Peskov added…
(2024-02-16). Greece legalises same-sex marriage, becomes first Christian Orthodox-majority country to adopt move. firstpost.com In a landmark decision, Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the nation. | Following Thursday's decisive 176-76 vote in parliament, same-sex couples will now have the legal right to marry and adopt children, overturning a long-standing inequality in Greek law. | PM Mitsotakis Leads Bold Reform Effort | Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spearheaded the legislative push, stressing on the importance of abolishing systemic inequalities. Despite facing opposition, including dissent within his own centre-r…
(2024-02-16). France: "Article Pfizer" criminalising criticism of mRNA injections passed by National Assembly. expose-news.com On 15 November 2023, the French Senate reviewed a draft law, modifications to the Penal Code, that aim to crush dissent using hefty fines of up to EUR 15,000 and threat of …
(2024-02-16). Cuba to hold National Craft Festival. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas will host the 3rd National Crafts Festival from March 17 to 19 to promote the creative arts in the country.
(2024-02-16). ECLAC launches Observatory to support digital development processes. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) virtually launched the Digital Development Observatory (ODD) in Chile on Thursday to measure the progress of countries in the use of modern technologies.
(2024-02-16). Panamanian reports exodos of students from private to public sector. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Reports from Panama's Ministry of Education (Meduca) confirm the growing exodus of students from private schools to the public sector, mainly due to economic factors.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela to host Caribbean Regional Seminar in May. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Caracas will host the Caribbean Regional Seminar, which will address noteworthy issues of the new multipolar world, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced on Thursday.
(2024-02-16). One Of The Best Pieces… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of political satire I've seen in a while. Funny but also extremely sad. Because it is so true.
(2024-02-16). Australians Are Washing Microplastics Down The Drain And It's Ending Up On Our Farms #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Australian wastewater treatment plants produce thousands of tonnes of treated sewage sludge every year. This nutrient-rich material is then dried to make biosolids , …
(2024-02-16). The Rise And Fall Of Antibiotics. What Would A Post-Antibiotic World Look Like? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here …
(2024-02-16). How Do Bacteria Actually Become Resistant To Antibiotics? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here …
(2024-02-16). Young Men In Violent Parts Of Philadelphia, Chicago Die From Guns At A Higher Rate Than US Troops In The Heat Of Battle #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Mass shootings tend to dominate the debate over gun violence but they accounted for just 3% of all firearm homicides in the United States in 2021. | The vast majority of …
(2024-02-16). Do You Like Snakes, Lizards And Frogs? Why Herpetology Might Be The Career For You #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) We are so fortunate to share the world with a huge diversity of creatures. For me, some of the most fascinating are reptiles and amphibians. Collectively called …
(2024-02-16). Turkana Stone Beads Tell A Story Of Herder Life In A Drying East Africa 5,000 Years Ago #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On the shores of Lake Turkana in east Africa, about 5,000 to 4,000 years ago, pastoralists buried their dead in communal cemeteries that were marked by stone circles and …
(2024-02-16). Concrete Versus Asphalt For Nigeria's Roads: Which Is Better? #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Nigeria's new works minister, David Umahi, is pushing for the use of rigid pavement in road construction, as against the flexible pavement predominantly in use. This, as …
(2024-02-16). Whose Job Will AI Replace? Here's Why A Clerk In Ethiopia Has More To Fear Than One In California #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Artificial intelligence is changing the world and one of the main areas it will affect in the short-to-medium term is the workforce. | AI algorithms imitate real-world …
(2024-02-16). Searching For The Right Angle Students In This Course Shoot Pool To Learn About Journalism #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. | Title of course: | News Writing and Reporting …
(2024-02-16). Nigeria's Women Vice-Chancellors: I Know What It's Like To Be One, And Why There Are So Few #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors in Nigeria recently disclosed that only 38 women have been vice-chancellors of universities in Nigeria since …
(2024-02-16). Making Money Green: Australia Takes Its First Steps Towards A Net Zero Finance Strategy #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Just north of Jamestown in South Australia, 70 kilometres east of the Spencer Gulf and next to a wind farm of nearly 100 turbines, stands the world's first big battery . …
(2024-02-16). Do You Think You Have A Penicillin Allergy? You Might Be Wrong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here …
(2024-02-16). Boat Arrivals Land On Remote Western Australian Coast #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Australian Border Force officials are investigating the arrival of a group of more than 20 men by boat near the remote community of Beagle Bay in northern Western …
(2024-02-16). Why Term-Time Holidays Can Be A Lifeline For Children And Young People With Attachment Needs #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The holidays are over, and children are back in school apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation. | The combination of the cost of living crisis and the fact …
(2024-02-16). Government's Pandemic Catch-Up Tutoring Programme Is Still Failing To Meet The Mark #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A government scheme to help children catch up with schooling they missed during the pandemic is still struggling to help those most in need. | A recent independent …
(2024-02-16). GCSE And Higher Results Show Worsening Gap Between Richer And Poorer Pupils: Pandemic Assessment Shows We Should Reconsider Exams #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The difference in average GCSE English and maths results between poorer and richer pupils the so-called attainment gap is the largest in England in over a decade, …
(2024-02-16). 7 Crucial Issues Casting A Shadow Over Prabowo-Gibran's Likely Indonesian Election Victory #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Former general Prabowo Subianto is on the verge of victory in Indonesia's presidential election, as vote counting continues. After four election attempts and three …
(2024-02-16). Massive explosion rocks petrochemical factory in Tehran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A chemical solvent production factory in Tehran, Iran, was engulfed in flames after a massive explosion, as reported by semi-official media. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, with no casualties reported at this time.
(2024-02-16). Singapore Airshow: Made of US, European parts, can China tout 'homegrown' C919 jetliner as Airbus, Boeing alternative. firstpost.com China is looking to dent the near duopoly of Airbus and Boeing in the upcoming iteration of the Singapore Airshow, dubbed as Asia's biggest, with its "homegrown", but globally uncertified and relatively untested, COMAC C919 commercial jetliner that would be flying beyond Chinese territory for the first time for the event. | Several reports pointed to the Chinese pitch for C919 based on supply chain and production issues with its rivals to tip global interest in favour of the 160-pax capacity jetliner manufactured by State-supported Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Case in point are the safety iss…
(2024-02-16). SpaceX launches private moon lander, making history. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a mission, dubbed IM-1, that might become a first in history if succeeded, SpaceX takes off Odysseus, a private moon lander built by Intuitive Machines, on a Falcon 9 rocket launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Odysseus is set to land close to the moon's south pole on Feb. 22, making it the first private spacecraft to reach the moon's surface, after a failed mission by United Launch Alliance to launch Astrobotic's Peregrine Moon lander attempting to set the same record, and a national achievement for the United States as first touchdown on the moon since NASA's Apollo 17 missi…
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. pressenza.com New findings and significant advances in research have scientists rethinking our origins, and museums around the world are working to catch the public up. | By April M. Short | 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 resilient as we use our history as a guide to understand ourselves and visualize the future.
(2024-02-16). US eases restrictions on Wells Fargo after years of strict oversight following scandal. firstpost.com After years of scandals, the Biden administration determined that Wells Fargo had sufficiently changed its poisonous culture and loosened some of the limitations placed on the bank. | Investors believed that Wells Fargo, which has been operating under strict regulatory supervision for years, could be able to restore its image and resume growth in response to the news, which caused the company's shares to rise substantially on Thursday. In incredibly lively trading, the bank's shares finished up 7.2% to $52.04, their highest level since March 2022. | Big national banks like Wells Fargo are regulated by the Office…
(2024-02-16). Indians surpass Americans in writing GRE test for first time in over 80 years. firstpost.com The number of Indian students taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) has exceeded the count of American students, making India the largest GRE test-taker market, according to an Economic Times report, citing top official of Education Testing Service (ETS), which conducts this standardised admission test. | "This is the first time in the more than 80-year history of the GRE that a country outside of the US has more test-takers," Economic Times quoted Amit Sevak, chief executive of ETS, the world's largest private non-profit educational testing and assessment organisation, as saying. | "It just shows that the…
(2024-02-16). Julian Assange's Wife Says He 'Will Die' If Extradited to United States. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The extradition to the United States of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in prison in the United Kingdom, would result in his death, his wife Stella said on Thursday.
(2024-02-16). Shocking Findings of New Study: Excess Deaths in the UK Pandemic were Iatrogenic and Caused by Midazolam and Euthanasia. expose-news.com Findings of a new study show that data showing a spike in excess deaths in April 2020 in the United Kingdom (UK) had significant anomalies and inconsistencies with existing explanations wrongly attributed …
(2024-02-16). After dissing Apple Vision Pro, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now asking advertisers to ditch iPhones, iPads. firstpost.com After taking shots at Apple's mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now trained his guns at Apple's iPhone, iOS and App Store businesses. | The feud between the tech giants escalated when Meta Platforms released guidelines advising advertisers to use a workaround to evade a hefty 30 per cent service fee charged by Apple. This workaround is specifically targeted at "boosted posts," a popular advertising feature offered by Meta for Facebook and Instagram, as per a report by The Wall Street Journal. | Boosted posts, which allow users to enhance the visibility of their content by purchas…
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(2024-02-16). Donald Trump to go on trial in hush money case from 25 March: What's it all about. firstpost.com 
(2024-02-16). Munich Security Conference: EAM Jaishankar meets US State Secretary Antony Blinken, discusses bilateral ties. firstpost.com
(2024-02-16). Apple AI: Cupertino giant is preparing a host of AI tools to take on Microsoft's Copilot, OpenAI. firstpost.com AApple is almost ready to launch a new software tool designed to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities on its platform, as per a report by Blomberg. With this, Apple intensifies its rivalry with Microsoft and OpenAI | The upcoming AI tool is part of the next major version of Xcode, Apple's premier programming software, and has undergone extensive development over the past year. Recent reports suggest that Apple has expanded internal testing of the features and accelerated development efforts, aiming for a release to third-party developers as early as this year. | Sources familiar with the matter reveal tha…
(2024-02-16). Google announces a host of free AI cyber tools to help organisations improve online security. firstpost.com Google has unveiled a comprehensive initiative aimed at bolstering online security through the provision of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and investments. With the increasing use of emerging technology in both defending against and perpetrating cybercrime, Google aims to empower organisations to enhance their defence mechanisms. | In a statement released on Friday, Google revealed plans to introduce a new open-source resource driven by AI, specifically designed to improve malware detection through file type identification. Already deployed to safeguard products like Gmail and Google Drive, this tool will be…
(2024-02-16). India's wearable market grows by 34%, smartwatches grew by 73% YoY, reveals IDC report. firstpost.com The Indian wearable market witnessed a remarkable 34 per cent surge, shipping a record-breaking 134.2 million units, according to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Tracker. | This surge, largely fueled by festive season launches and enticing discounts, led to a phenomenon of overstocking in the latter half of the year. | Notably, the average selling price of wearables experienced a significant decline from $25 or about Rs 2075 to $21.2 or roughly Rs 1760, marking a 15.4 per cent drop. | Smartwatch shipments particularly soared, recording a remarkable 73 per cen…
(2024-02-16). Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections. firstpost.com Google informed Reuters that it is getting ready to roll out an anti-misinformation campaign in five EU member states ahead of the bloc's legislative elections and the implementation of stricter new regulations over online material. | Legislators are concerned that the dissemination of false material online may influence voters in the June elections for the European Parliament, which will establish policies and legislation for the EU. | On Monday, France, Poland, and Germany charged Russia of using a complex web network to disseminate misinformation in favour of Russia. | This week marks the implementation of Eur…
(2024-02-16). Thousands seek to quit Myanmar after military service announcement. firstpost.com On Friday, over a thousand individuals waited in queue outside the Thai embassy in Yangon as young people attempted to flee Myanmar following the junta's announcement that it would enforce military service. | In an effort to crush resistance to its 2021 coup, the military announced this weekend that it will implement a legislation permitting it to call up all men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 to service for a minimum of two years. | Three years after overthrowing an elected civilian government, the junta still confronts strong armed opposition to its authority. It also recently suffered a string of deva…
(2024-02-16). To fight dengue epidemic, health agents in Brazil scour junkyards and roofs for mosquitos. firstpost.com Slithering amongst vehicle parts scattered over a Rio de Janeiro junkyard, the tiny group of state public health officials searched for any standing water where mosquitoes may have placed their eggs. | They were a part of a national campaign to stop the spread of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne sickness that is now rife in Brazil during the peak travel season, which runs until the end of February. | Inside a car bumper, 56-year-old entomologist Paulo Cesar Gomes discovered several mosquito larvae floating in shallow puddles. | "We call this type of location a strategic point" because of the high turnover in items…
(2024-02-16). Indian student dies of cardiac arrest in Canada, family seeks EAM Jaishankar's help for repatriating mortal remains. firstpost.com An Indian student hailing from Hyderabad tragically died of cardiac arrest while studying in Canada, informed Telangana-based Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) party leader Amjad Ullah Khan on social media on Friday. | The student, identified as Shaik Muzammil Ahmed (25), was pursuing a Master's degree in IT at Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus in Kitchener City, Ontario. | Taking to X, Khan said that Ahmed's family has reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging assistance in repatriating his mortal remains to Hyderabad. | According to Khan, Ahmed had been battling fever for the past week. However,…
(2024-02-16). Severe storms push Queensland on edge as Indian national found dead in floodwaters near Mount Isa in Australia. firstpost.com Inclement weather claimed the life of an Indian national in Queensland, Australia. His body was found in the floodwaters near Mount Isa, the Indian High Commission in Canberra posted on X Friday. | "Heart breaking tragedy", the Indian mission said, expressing condolence. The Indian mission in Canberra is in touch with the family of the deceased to render necessary assistance. | "Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: an Indian national lost her life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deepest condolence to the family of the deceased. Mission team is in touch for all necessary assistance," the Indian…
(2024-02-16). India Inc's AI moment: Over 59 per cent enterprises have deployed AI, says IBM report. firstpost.com A recent study commissioned by IBM sheds light on the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within Indian enterprises, with findings indicating that a significant majority, totalling 59 per cent, have actively implemented AI strategies into their operations. | According to Sandip Patel, Managing Director of IBM India & South Asia, the surge in AI adoption underscores the tangible benefits experienced by businesses leveraging this technology. Despite this positive momentum, Patel emphasizes the need for a more extensive embrace of AI at scale, highlighting a lingering hesitancy among some enterprises t…
(2024-02-16). OpenAI launches new AI tool Sora, can make videos from simple texts that look terrifyingly realistic. firstpost.com OpenAI has unveiled Sora, its cutting-edge text-to-video generator, showcasing stunningly realistic videos that highlight the AI model's capabilities. The introduction of Sora, presented on Thursday, marks a significant step forward in AI-powered video generation technology. | However, concerns are mounting over its potential implications for the film industry and the proliferation of deepfake content. | https://t.co/7j2JN27M3W | Prompt: "Beautiful, snowy… — OpenAI (@OpenAI)
(2024-02-16). Trial over lavish NRA spending nears jury, Wayne LaPierre's lawyer calls it a political witch hunt. firstpost.com A lawyer with the New York Attorney General's Office claimed Thursday that the National Rifle Association and its former CEO had been caught "with their hands in the cookie jar," following the conclusion of a civil trial in which the executives of the gun rights organisation were accused of misappropriating millions of dollars on lavish perks like private flights and vacations. | Earlier, during the Manhattan jury's concluding remarks, the long-serving chairman of the influential nonprofit advocacy organisation, Wayne LaPierre, had rejected the case, claiming that New York Attorney General Letitia James was engag…
(2024-02-16). Trump cites US Supreme Court obstruction case as reason to delay criminal trial. firstpost.com Attorneys for Donald Trump said the United States Supreme Court on Thursday that the former president's criminal trial on allegations of planning to reverse his 2020 election defeat should be postponed because the justices will consider a different case in the coming months that might influence two of the counts against him. | In a fresh brief, the attorneys requested the Supreme Court to hold down the trial procedures, citing the fact that the justices would soon decide whether Joseph Fischer, a defendant engaged in the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, may be prosecuted with impeding an official proceeding. Trum…
(2024-02-16). US House passes China-Tibet dispute bill. firstpost.com A law that would bolster US attempts to pressure China to engage in talks with Tibetan authorities in order to end the long-running Tibet-China conflict was passed by the House of Representatives. | The bipartisan "Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act," sometimes referred to as the "Resolve Tibet Act," seeks to put pressure on the Chinese government to pick up the talks that have been on hold since 2010 with the envoys of the Dalai Lama or the democratically elected leaders of the Tibetan people. | It was introduced by Congressmen Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul, and it gives the State Department…
(2024-02-16). No signs Taliban took steps to limit activities of foreign terrorist fighters in Afghanistan: UN report. firstpost.com A recent report by UN chief Antonio Guterres indicates that the Taliban, who assumed power in Afghanistan in 2021, has not shown signs of curbing the activities of foreign terrorist fighters in the conflict-ridden nation. | The report expresses concerns from member nations that terrorist groups now have more freedom in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan than ever before. Particularly alarming is the surge in the strength of ISIL-K, which has nearly doubled from previous estimates of 2,200 fighters following the release of numerous individuals from prison. | The security landscape in Afghanistan underwent a significan…
(2024-02-16). Delay of 25 Feb Senegal election ruled illegal: When will the West African country vote now. firstpost.com Senegal's Constitutional Council overturned the government's postponement of presidential election scheduled for 25 February and rescheduling it for 15 December. | The National Assembly's decision on 5 February announced to reschedule the vote for December. | The delay caused widespread protests and sparked the worst chaos Senegal has seen in years with opposition parties leaders saying it amounted to an "institutional coup". | At least three people were killed during clashes with security forces during the protests over…
(2024-02-16). US Presidential Polls: Will Donald 'trump' his legal troubles? Know where cases against him stand. firstpost.com Former US President Donald Trump, who is also vying to reclaim the White House from Joe Biden, is saddled with legal troubles, though the maverick politician remains unfazed. | Trump is facing serious allegations, totalling 91 felony counts—he is accused to orchestrating a plot to overturn a lost election along with a related racketeering charge; hiding classified and highly sensitive documents at his Florida estate, asking for surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago estate to be deleted after FBI and Justice Department investigators visited in June 2022; and hush money payments made during the 2016 presiden…
(2024-02-16). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-16). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-16). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-16). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-16). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-16). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-16). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-16). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-16). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-16). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-16). What's at Stake if the U.S. OK's Building This Gas Pipeline to Mexico. desmog.com
(2024-02-16). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-16). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-16). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-16). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-16). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-16). Asciende a 28.663 cifra de palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Salud gazatí informó que 68.395 palestinos han resultado heridos desde que inició la ofensiva de las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Presidente brasileño insta a reformar mecanismos multilaterales. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano destacó que las ONU "no tiene actualmente fuerzas suficientes" para evitar un conflicto.
(2024-02-16). Panamá reporta naufragio con varios migrantes muertos. telesurtv.net El incremento de migrantes que atraviesan el Darién en su camino hacia Estados Unidos o Canadá ha sido constante desde el año 2021.
(2024-02-16). Conozca acciones para reducir riesgo de cáncer desde la infancia. telesurtv.net La OPS indica que la detección oportuna del cáncer alarga y mejora la calidad de vida de los niños e incluso poder curarlos.
(2024-02-16). Revelan fecha de juicio contra expresidente Trump en Nueva York. telesurtv.net El juez Juan Merchan denegó la acción de la defensa de Trump que propuso desestimar la denuncia.
(2024-02-16). Cuba solicitará a la CIJ pronunciamiento sobre genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Al ratificar la postura del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, la viceministra agregó que "Cuba jamás estará entre los indiferentes.
(2024-02-16). México ha decomisado 50.000 armas ingresadas ilegalmente desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net López Obrador afirma que tanto los republicanos como los demócratas están desplazándose hacia la derecha al abordar la migración en un intento por asegurar votos.
(2024-02-16). Reportan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Putin revela que Rusia está a punto de crear vacunas anticáncer. telesurtv.net Putin no proporcionó detalles sobre los tipos de cáncer a los que se dirigen las vacunas propuestas ni sobre cómo funcionarían.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan juicio sumario contra opositora en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de febrero, mediante este juicio exprés, González fue promovida de su cargo como senadora.
(2024-02-16). Se movilizan en Argentina en reclamo de mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net "El salario no puede ser una medida de ajuste. Cuando se discute el salario se discute la vida de la gente", precisó el líder del Polo Obrero, Eduardo Belliboni.
(2024-02-16). Sismo de magnitud 5.4 sacude Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net El epicentro se localizó a 36 kilómetros de la ciudad de Huaral y tuvo una profundidad de 57 kilómetros.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela suspende actividades de oficina técnica de asesoría del Alto Comisionado de ONU para DD.HH. telesurtv.net Caracas realizará una revisión integral de los términos de cooperación técnica descritos en la Carta de Entendimiento firmada con dicha oficina.
(2024-02-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-16). Ataque israelí al hospital de Khan Younis, Gaza, deja un muerto. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes ingresaron al patio del complejo sanitario y comenzaron a disparar contra sus secciones.
(2024-02-16). Inauguran XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana en Cuba. telesurtv.net En esta edición, la feria está dedicada a los intelectuales cubanos Isabel Monal y Francisco López Sacha.
(2024-02-16). Australia llama a cesar persecución contra Julian Assange. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, la iniciativa legislativa fue presentada por el diputado Andrew Wilkie y recibió 86 votos a favor.
(2024-02-16). Siria y Mauritania exploran vías para ampliar cooperación científica. telesurtv.net El ministro sirio resaltó la importancia de trabajar para renovar e impulsar el programa científico junto a Mauritania.
(2024-02-16). Pronostican lluvias significativas por El Niño en Costa, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los expertos pronosticaron inundaciones y desbordamientos en la Costa de Ecuador, así como el registro de precipitaciones por encima de lo habitual.
(2024-02-16). Corte de EE.UU. endurece cargos contra pastor vinculado a magnicidio en Haití. telesurtv.net El pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon fue imputado con nuevo cargo de conspiración para secuestrar y matar al expresidente haitiano Jovenel Moïse.
(2024-02-16). Al menos seis muertos por ataque ucraniano a Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net El asesor del ministro de Salud ruso, Alexéi Kuznetsov, confirmó la cifra producto del bombardeo de un centro comercial por las fuerzas armadas de Ucrania.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza robo del avión de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano previamente había emitido un comunicado para repudiar el robo del avión por parte de EE.UU. con la participación de Argentina.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela coopera para enfrentar derrame de crudo trinitense. telesurtv.net "Se han sostenido reuniones a nivel técnico con nuestros vecinos a fin de evaluar los impactos", indicó el canciller.
(2024-02-16). The Savage and the Spectacle. counterpunch.org It was a jarring spectacle to those horrified by the carnage in Gaza. The attention of a nation was focused on a very large ball game while the bombs dropped unabated in a place called Rafah. This southern Gaza city is swollen with Palestinians that have been funneled there as a place of refuge. A
(2024-02-16). A Cry in the Darkness: "Please Come, Come Take Me" counterpunch.org 
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…
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). When Courts Intervene: Halting the Transfer of F-35 Parts to Israel. counterpunch.org 
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,
(2024-02-16). If a Mother Can be Found Complicit in Her Son's Murders, Shouldn't States Be Held Complicit in a "Plausible" Genocide? counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). Biden's Generals in Pakistan. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). Biden-Trump Rematch Is the Perfect Showdown for America's Cadaverocracy. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). The Unrepentant West: Germany's Olaf Scholz and the Right to Commit Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? counterpunch.org In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the Suez Canal named after Israel's founding father running through Israel close to Gaza. Creating an incentive for removal of Palestinians from Gaza, particularly the north end, it has raised suspicions that Israel had foreknowledge of Hamas' October 7 attacks and let them happen.
(2024-02-16). Yemen, Palestine and the End of US Legitimacy. counterpunch.org In March of 2015, just two months after the Houthis entered the presidential palace in Sanaa, prompting the resignation of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, Saudi Arabia began a brutal military offensive designed to put a stop to the Houthi rebellion. This conflict would soon become one of the most destructive in the world. The United
(2024-02-16). Drug Prices Should be Controlled. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO can be Reformed, Locally and from the Bottom-Up! counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). The Speech Biden May Give to Boost His Poll Numbers. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). Fight on the Right: Anti-War Hungary Versus a Bellicose EU. counterpunch.org The far right has somehow managed to put itself on the correct side of history on one lone issue — opposition to the Ukraine War. Take Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban. That Orban is a right-winger is beyond doubt, one who's supported abroad by reactionaries who arguably could be called fascists. That he's an authoritarian
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). Rule of Law and Raison d'Etat: Julian Assange Must be Released. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). We Can Interpret How Cooperative or Autocratic Mesoamerican Societies Were From Their Systems of Communication. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). Never Forget Who Donald Trump Really Is. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). 67 Countries Banned This Toxic Product —But the EPA Says: "Go for it!" counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). US Backs De Facto Prime Minister Amid Increasing Protests Calling for His Resignation. counterpunch.org Around 1 a.m. on February 8, de facto prime minister Ariel Henry addressed the nation, calling for calm and making clear that he would not resign. Henry's remarks came after several weeks of demonstrations calling for the leader to relinquish power, which culminated in large protests in Port-au-Prince and across the country this week. Various
(2024-02-16). Love the Music, Taylor, But Please Park the Private Jet. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). The "Spanish-American War" Was Based on a Lie. counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-02-16). At Stanford University, Hundreds Mobilize Again This Week for Sit-in Defense. indybay.org On Monday Feb 12, hundreds of students, faculty and community members joined a second emergency rally in White Plaza to support Stanford students participating in the Sit-In to Stop Genocide. The sit-in urgently called for Hands off Rafah, where Israel invasion began terrorizing Palestinians refugees. Photo thanks to Len and Nancy. They were part of a contingent of community members who traveled from San Jose to support students at Stanford in Palo Alto.
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-16). Flight Attendants Rally Globally To Demand Living Wages & Contract For 100,000 Workers. indybay.org Hundreds of flight attendants from all major unions rallied globally on February 13, 2023. At SFO they marched and spoke out abut their struggle for living wages. While the airlines are making billions they have taken pay cuts.
(2024-02-16). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…
(2024-02-16). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/24: Webinar: Live from Jerusalem. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). LAVC Media Arts Department – Full-Time Phantom Professor. indybay.org The Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department offers training in Cinema, Media Arts, Broadcasting, Journalism, or does it? News coverage raises questions about racketeering, fraud, fake degrees, fake credentials, etc . . . Now the problem may be broader than just Los Angeles Valley College.
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: San Diego: Kids Unite for Change. indybay.org 880 Front St. and 221 W. Broadway | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Tel Aviv Peace and Justice Hub project introduction. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). AT&T Landlines Under Immediate Threat in California. indybay.org he California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a formal request by AT&T to eliminate Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations that require the company to provide landline telephone service to customers in its service area. Such a move would likely mean the end of the traditional telephone network for most residents in California, a controversial policy opposed by many consumer and safety groups, who say such a move is preposterous and that landlines are needed now more than ever, as climate emergencies worsen and the digital divide grows wider.
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.
(2024-02-16). Gaza patients die after oxygen cut at besieged Nasser Hospital. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says four patients have died due to lack of oxygen at a medical complex in southern part of the besieged coastal territory.
(2024-02-16). Israeli troops force medics, patients, displaced from Khan Younis hospital. presstv.ir Local media reported the Palestinians were under attack inside and outside Nasser Hospital.
(2024-02-16). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting on Israeli aggression in Rafah. presstv.ir Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to examine the dire humanitarian situation, especially after the recent Israeli strikes in Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Italian lawmakers call for end to Gaza Genocide. presstv.ir Italian lawmakers are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the Israeli massacre of civilians and children is no longer tolerable.
(2024-02-16). Ireland pledges funding for UNRWA after US-led withdrawal of support. presstv.ir Ireland pledges €20 million ($16.7 million) funding for UNRWA after the US and its allies suspended their assistance for the agency.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-16). Missiles strike US-occupied base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A salvo of missiles has reportedly targeted a military base in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr amid rising anti-US sentiments over Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Iran president: Gaza situation symbolic of unjust world structure. presstv.ir Iran's president says situation in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, is symbolic of the unjustness of the governing global structure.
(2024-02-16). Brazil: No explanation for Israel's behavior in Gaza. presstv.ir Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Israel's behavior in Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal war by the occupying regime, is beyond explanation.
(2024-02-16). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-16). West Bank's Freedom Theater nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. presstv.ir Ransacked and vandalized by Israeli regime, the Freedom Theater in the occupied West Bank has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah: Resistance axis resolved to liberate Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah responds to Israeli 'massacres' with intensive rocket fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it fired dozens of rockets into northern occupied territories, a day after Israeli raids killed 15 people in dense urban areas in Lebanon's south.
(2024-02-16). X removes checkmarks of Press TV, other Iranian media outlets under Israel lobby pressure. presstv.ir The social media platform X removes the blue and gold checkmarks from the verified accounts of Press TV and other Iranian media outlets.
(2024-02-16). Yemeni forces claim 'direct hit' on British ship in Gulf of Aden. presstv.ir Yemen says its armed forces fired missiles at a British ship passing though the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and scored a "direct hit" in their latest operation in solidarity with the Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Russia slams US for 'malicious fabrication' over space capabilities. presstv.ir Such tricks, the Kremlin says, are played by the White House only to urge lawmakers to approve more money to counter Russia.
(2024-02-16). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-16). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…
(2024-02-16). Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts again after January activity. presstv.ir A volcano erupted on Thursday in southwest Iceland for the second time this year.
(2024-02-16). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-16). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-16). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.
(2024-02-16). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.
(2024-02-16). UK falls into recession in huge blow to PM Sunak. presstv.ir Britain's economy fell into a recession, a tough backdrop ahead of election for PM Rishi Sunak .
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu's draft dodging son hiding luxuriously in Florida: Report. presstv.ir Britain's Daily Mail published photos of Yair Netanyahu, 32, lounging in a luxury apartment outside Miami.
(2024-02-16). Iran to take 'reciprocal action' if its ships are seized: Top official. presstv.ir Iran's vice president for legal affairs says the country will reciprocate if its ships are seized illegally, as the United States acknowledges the confiscation of Iranian oil.
(2024-02-16). The urgent need for 'de-Zionization'. presstv.ir The only just and workable solution to the problem of the occupation of Palestine is to end the Zionist colony.
(2024-02-16). Feb 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
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(2024-02-15). We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The single biggest obstacle to our freedom in the west is our widespread belief that we are free.
(2024-02-15). Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey team up for 'Yes, And?' remix out this Friday. albawaba.com Fans of pop divas Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey are in for a treat this Friday, as the two singers have announced a remix of Grande's hit song 'Yes, And?' featuring Carey's vocals.The remix, which will be released on February 16, 2024, is a collaboration between the two vocal powerhouses, who have often been compared and praised for their impressive vocal ranges and whistle tones.Grande announced the remix on her Instagram account, posting a photo of herself and Carey in the studio, with the caption: "Dreams do come true. I can't wait for you to hear this. Thank you @mariahcarey for blessing me with your voice a…
(2024-02-15). Horoscope Tomorrow – Friday, February 16, 2024. albawaba.com 
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…