(2025-02-22). Nigeria to host 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Abuja. independent.co.ug 
The 2025 edition is expected to be the largest in the event's history, drawing over 6,000 delegates, including Heads of State, business leaders from Africa, the CARICOM region, and beyond Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigeria and Afreximbank have signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM), scheduled for June 23-28, …
(2025-02-22). Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro indicted for fascist coup attempt. wsws.org The evidence paints a sinister portrait of the military-fascist cabal that controlled the Brazilian state under the Bolsonaro government.
(2025-02-22). Police, Military Raid NUP Headquarters. plusnews.ug 
Security personnel have raided and cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters. The personnel comprising of the police, army and operatives from the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce-JATT also sealed off the party's leadership training centre in Kmawokya. Acting Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, said the raid follows videos that have …
(2025-02-22). Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup. channelnewsasia.com Trump said he would nominate former Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine to succeed CQ Brown, breaking with tradition by pulling someone out of retirement for the first time to become the top military officer.
(2025-02-22). Union Calls on Pentagon to Cancel Workforce Cuts. commondreams.org American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Department of Defense has paused plans to fire tens of thousands of civilian workers: "About 46% of DoD workers are veterans who joined the civil service to continue serving their country. This proposed layoff would directly affect tens of thousands of veterans and their families. This is a slap in the face to veterans and military families everywhere that will not soon be forgotten. "Firing tens of thousands of civilian employees at the Department of Defense would g…
(2025-02-22). Trump administration sacks top US General in a major Pentagon shakeup. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a major upheaval of the US military, the Donald Trump administration on Friday (local time) fired the top US general, a development which was followed by his defence secretary Pete Hegseth firing the Chief of the US Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force. | Trump announced he was dismissing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q Brown and replacing him with Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan "Razin" Caine. | The move is considered significant as Caine is retired, citing an Air Force official, and is not a four-star general. | In a post on Truth Social, US President Trump thanked General Cha…
(2025-02-22). George Mason University forges close ties with the US military as it clamps down on opposition to genocide and war. wsws.org In the last few years, George Mason has dramatically increased its ties with the Department of Defense.
(2025-02-22). Syria national dialogue conference in flux amid pressure for political transition. newarab.com 
An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future said Friday that it has not been decided whether the conference will take place before or after a new government is formed. | The date of the conference has not been set and the timing "is up for discussion by the citizens," Hassan al-Daghim, spokesperson for the committee, told The Associated Press in an interview in Damascus Friday. | "If the transitional government is formed before the national dialogue conference, this is normal," he said. On the other hand, he said, "the caretaker government…
(2025-02-22). Right-wing violence in Germany highest since Nazi rule. wsws.org Constant incitement against refugees and migrants, far-right conspiracy theories about "left-wing elites" or the denial of pandemics—in Germany, all of this has been rendered socially acceptable in recent years, promoted by media and government representatives.
(2025-02-22). EU weighting new aid package to Ukraine 'to show support' amid rift with US. presstv.ir The new aid package came after the US government held a meeting with Russian officials on the fate of the Ukraine war…
(2025-02-22). Warning strikes in Germany's public transport: Form action committees and join the SGP! wsws.org The warning strikes must be made the starting point for the mobilization of all workers against the incoming government, which is preparing attacks on jobs, wages and social benefits on a scale not seen since the end of the Second World War.
(2025-02-22). 'See you in court!': Maine governor defies Trump over transgender sports ban. geo.tv 
Maine Governor Janet Mills stands as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a business session with US governors who are in town for the National Governors Association's annual winter meeting, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 21, 2025. —…
(2025-02-22). Kash Patel sworn in as FBI director, takes oath on Bhagwad Gita | Watch. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita.Following the oath, Patel said that he was living the American dream and added that a "first-generation Indian is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth." | He said, "I am living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You are talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can't h…
(2025-02-22). Trump forced to replace oval office desk after Elon Musk's son leaves unexpected "mark" albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the temporary removal of the historic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office after Elon Musk's son, X AE A-12, was caught on video wiping his nasal mucus on it. The New York Post reported that the incident occurred during Musk's White House press conference, causing a stir on social media.Resolute Desk Temporarily Replaced | The Resolute Desk, originally gifted by Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880, has been an iconic piece in the White House, used by presidents such as John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.Due…
(2025-02-22). China joins testing of radioactive water from Fukushima plant. plenglish.com Tokyo, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Japan informed that the United Nations nuclear watchdog had collected samples of radioactive water treated at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant, with the participation of China for the first time.
(2025-02-22). Tomorrow's Cure: AI Powered Stethoscopes Improve Access to Heart Care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The stethoscope, one of the most iconic symbols of medicine, was invented over 200 years ago. Today, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing this essential tool, empowering doctors to detect cardiac disease at its earliest stages with greater precision. Discover these groundbreaking advancements on a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. The podcast episode features Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, cardiologist, and Jason Bellet, co-founder of Eko Health. Together, they discuss innovative and lifesaving technology that is transforming heart health….
(2025-02-22). Alibaba to aggressively increase investment in AI. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will scale up investments in artificial intelligence over the next three years, including infrastructure for AI and cloud computing, and AI foundation models and native applications.
(2025-02-22). Texas executes two people despite disabilities and innocence. workers.org 
Huntsville, Texas Within eight days in February, Texas executed two men, one innocent and the other disabled with serious mental illnesses, which brings Texas's total state killings to 593 since the Supreme Court of the U.S. allowed executions to resume in 1976. Demonstration against the execution of Richard Tabler, Huntsville, . . . |
(2025-02-22). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Kyrgyzstan: Address death threats against imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy. fidh.org In a joint statement, several human rights organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy detained in Kyrgzystan since January 2024. Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and journalist who has received death threats from a fellow prisoner.
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(2025-02-22). Syria's interim president meets Chinese envoy. newarab.com 
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met China's ambassador to Damascus in the first public engagement between the two countries since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December, Syrian state media said on Friday. | China, which backed Assad, saw its embassy in Damascus looted after his fall, and Syria's new Islamist rulers
(2025-02-22). Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to 'leave or die'. newarab.com 
Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the The messages, written in Arabic, carried explicit threats, including the chilling statement: "The world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist." | The move, condemned as a psychological warfare tactic, has intensified concerns over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with many seeing the leaflets as an open admission of ethnic cleansing. | The threats…
(2025-02-22). Russia's Rosatom in 'large-scale' talks with Iran to build another power plant: CEO. presstv.ir The head of Russia's state-owned atomic energy corporation says the company is in talks with Iran to construct another nuclear power plant in the country.
(2025-02-22). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org Working Paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-02-22). Inaction by states irks judges at East Africa Court of Justice. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Annual East African Court Justice Judicial Conference ended on Thursday in Rwandan Capital Kigali amidst grumbling by judges and some of the top EAC officials based in Arusha. Apart from complaints of poor funding to the top judicial organ of the revived East Africa Community, the judges …
(2025-02-22). French-Lebanese architect to redesign British Museum galleries. newarab.com 
The British Museum said Friday it had chosen French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh to redesign a third of the venue's gallery space – including a section housing the disputed Parthenon Marbles. | The museum, one of London's biggest tourist draws, received more than 60 entries after launching a competition last year for a remodelling of its Western Range galleries. | Judges were won over by Ghotmeh's "deep understanding and sensitivity towards the museum," it said in a statement, while British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan said Ghotmeh was "an architect of extraordinary grace and gravitas". | Her previous…
(2025-02-22). New terminal in Brazil strengthens China links. ecns.cn On the Atlantic coast in Santos, a bustling port city in Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, China's leading food and agriculture company is launching a new terminal.
(2025-02-22). China, U.S. officials to discuss economic issues via video call. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold a video call with the United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday night to discuss important economic issues between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed.
(2025-02-22). Plaintiff Statements: U.S. District Court Denies Request for Injunction by USAID Employees. commondreams.org
(2025-02-22). Over 400 cholera cases reported in southern Sudan city. newarab.com 
Sudanese health officials said on Thursday that over 400 The surge in cases was attributed to a "shortage of water due to power outages," the health ministry in White Nile state said in a statement. | On Sunday, eyewitnesses told AFP drones had struck the Um Dabakar power station which supplies the city, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. | "The station has stopped working," an engineer told AFP, w…
(2025-02-22). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). OEWG: Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025…
(2025-02-22). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com 
Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-22). Solidarity in El Salvador prepares marathon against blockade of Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity organizations in El Salvador are adjusting the preparations to participate in the World Marathon against the United States blockade and condemn the hostile policy against Cuba, a source from the organizing committee indicated on Friday.
(2025-02-22). Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine in U-turn, predicts deal on minerals soon. scmp.com The US president says Kyiv 'don't have any cards, but they're playing tough', tells Zelensky and Putin to 'get together'.
(2025-02-22). 'Queen of Pop' Madonna takes on 'King' Trump: 'If this is a joke, I'm not laughing'. scmp.com The US superstar was responding to the US president calling himself 'the King' on social media posts.
(2025-02-22). US man found guilty of trying to kill Salman Rushdie. scmp.com Hadi Matar faces up to 25 years in prison for attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing the writer and blinding him in one eye.
(2025-02-22). Canadians think Carney can take on Trump as Liberals narrow gap with Conservatives. scmp.com Multiple surveys show the ex-central banker edging out Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on ability to handle Trump and US ties.
(2025-02-22). New infrastructure funding must be found before it bankrupts states. scmp.com Many governments have difficulty funding basic needs while meeting global challenges like climate change. Meanwhile, businesses freeload.
(2025-02-22). LA mayor sacks fire chief over handling of worst wildfire in city history. scmp.com The move came amid finger-pointing and public rift between Chief Kristin Crowley and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation.
(2025-02-22). Donald Trump abruptly sacks top US military general CQ Brown. scmp.com The US president said he would nominate Dan 'Razin' Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(2025-02-22). Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in deadly 'romance scam on steroids', FBI says. scmp.com After sedating her victims found on dating apps, Aurora Phelps stole their cars and used their credit cards to buy luxury goods.
(2025-02-22). A Forum on "Manifesting Power in Class and Gender Struggle: From Insurrectas to Feministas, and then back again" pressenza.com Marking the 118th years of service of La Proteccion de La Infancia Inc.: | February 22, 2025. This month, La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. (LPI) marks its 118th year as the Philippines' longest-serving registered non-profit corporation. La Proteccion began in 1906 as Gota de Leche, a project of Associacion Feminista Filipina, a group of enlightened women who supported or were allies of the Katipunan, the revolutionary army that fought against colonial Spain in 1896 and against the invasion by the United States in 1899 in order to secure Philippine independence after centuries of being a colonial state.
(2025-02-22). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Nearly a third of Canadians view US as 'enemy': Poll. presstv.ir A recent poll has shown that 27% of Canadians see the United States as an enemy while only 30% still see it as an ally…
(2025-02-22). Trump, McKinley, and US imperialism in Asia. indybay.org February marks the 126th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict crushed the fledgling Philippine republic and reduced a nation of more than 7 million people to an American colony. The United States stepped onto the world stage as an imperialist power at the dawn of the twentieth century, caked with the blood of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos.
(2025-02-22). Trump Fires At Maine Governor For 'See You In Court' Threat In White House | Full Speech | Janet Mills. hindustantimes.com Face-off between US President Donald Trump and Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on February 21. During Trump's address to a bipartisan group of governors at the White House, Mills objected to US President after he threatened to withhold from the state over transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports. Watch…
(2025-02-22). Apple's Vision Pro struggles with app shortage. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational technology company, launched its Vision Pro last year. The AR/VR headset is struggling with an app shortage.Apple's Vision Pro app shortage: The famous tech company released its Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), in February 2024. According to AppFigures, the number of apps available on the Vision Pro has declined significantly. | Notably, Apple stated in August 2024 that around 2,500 apps were available, but the total count has now dropped to 1,900.Sources revealed that developers who work on new…
(2025-02-22). Lawsuit Challenges Trump Order to Undo Ocean Protections From Offshore Drilling. indybay.org ANCHORAGE, February 19, 2025 — Conservation groups today filed the first environmental lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect oceans from offshore drilling. One set of groups is challenging an illegal order by President Trump to revoke former President Biden's withdrawal of vulnerable areas of the ocean from future oil-and-gas leasing. Another set is asking a court to reinstate a federal court ruling that invalidated an attempt by the first Trump administration to undo Obama-era offshore protections.
(2025-02-21). The Deep State Wins Again. counterpunch.org 
"We're gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning. And you'll say, 'Please, please. It's too much winning. We can't take it anymore. Mr. President, it's too much.'" —Donald Trump Almost one month into the Trump presidency, and the Constitution and the entire section on the various branches of government and how they
(2025-02-21). Cuba celebrates Latin Music Institute's 104th anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Latin Music Institute (ILM) on Friday. From its headquarters in Mexico, the ILM honors regional culture and its greatest exponents both in and outside Latin America..
(2025-02-21). New Sheriff Astride the Globe: Trump's Sovereigntist Imperialism. pressenza.com Days after November's Trump/MAGA election victory, a senior Russian diplomat asked how great a historical transformation it signaled. Was it the equivalent of the Civil War, or the Depression era New Deal? Soon it was clear. Jamille Bouie wrote in the New York Times that Trump and his cronies were "waging war on the American system of government." Corrupt billionaire plutocrats led by Trump have captured the state to increase their immense fortunes, to eviscerate our limited social safety net, and to turn the clock back on 70 years of civil and human rights gains. We are in the midst of counterrevolution, with Tr…
(2025-02-21). Profiles in Cowardice, Courage, and a Scarlet Letter. counterpunch.org 
Are you keeping lists? Years from now, when the dust settles on this Trumpian insanity, historians will look back upon this Archimedean tipping point and show specific moments where certain individuals could have changed the course of history. Counterfactual social psychologists will analyse this historic moment by asking: What if enough Republican senators had voted not to confirm most of Trump's nominees? What if enough civil servants decided to resign to shut down the entire government in solidarity with those let go or given unacceptable marching orders? Before historians and counterfactual experts start thei…
(2025-02-21). Nine Yemeni troops killed or injured in renewed clashes with Houthis in Ma'rib. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Fighting between Houthi forces and Yemen's internationally recognized government troops has flared up again, as the Iran-backed militia continues its push to seize the oil-rich Ma'rib governorate. Control of Ma'rib is crucial for the Houthis to consolidate their dominance over northern Yemen, despite a fragile truce between them and the Saudi- and UAE-backed government forces.Now in its tenth year, the war—sparked by the Houthi takeover of Sana'a and the subsequent Saudi-led intervention on March 26, 2015—has devastated Yemen, leaving it divided between rival factions vying for power. Ma'rib…
(2025-02-21). FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency…
(2025-02-21). Australia: Fair Work Commission shuts down industrial action by rail workers. wsws.org The more-than-four-month suspension clears the way for a sell-out deal to be cooked up by the Labor government and the union bureaucracy, which has already been boasting for weeks of being "excruciatingly close" to agreement.
(2025-02-21). Final journey for former IGP Okoth Ogola starts today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The country is giving former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Boniface Aron Okoth Ogola a final salute with a funeral service starting 9am today at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero. The Government has granted an official burial to the late former IGP. The body leaves for Tororo also today, ahead of …
(2025-02-21). Syria national dialogue conference in flux amid pressure for political transition. newarab.com An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future said Friday that it has not been decided whether the conference will take place before or after a new government is formed. | The date of the conference has not been set and the timing "is up for discussion by the citizens," Hassan al-Daghim, spokesperson for the committee, told The Associated Press in an interview in Damascus Friday. | "If the transitional government is formed before the national dialogue conference, this is normal," he said. On the other hand, he said, "the caretaker government…
(2025-02-21). Trump slams $21M US funding for India's voter turnout, calls it a 'kickback scheme'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has once again criticised the now-cancelled $21 million fund earmarked for increasing voter turnout in India, calling it a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting, US President Trump questioned the need for US taxpayer dollars to be allocated for voter mobilisation in India, arguing that the United States should prioritise its own electoral concerns.During his address, Trump said, "$21 million for voter turnout in India. Why are we even concerned about India's voter turnout? We have enough problems here. We should be focusing on o…
(2025-02-21). Musk vows to 'fix' X after polls show high support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy. aljazeera.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.
(2025-02-21). India-origin Trump's ally Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director; issues stern warning to enemies. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 vote in the Senate on Thursday.Expressing gratitude, Kash Patel thanked President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their confidence in him and pledged to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in the FBI.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Patel stressed his commitment to upholding justice. "The FBI has a storied history, from the 'G-Men' era to safeguarding the nation post-9/11. The American…
(2025-02-21). Donald Trump's war on global governance. independent.co.ug 
Lessons from the past on how to fight back when the dominant global power bullies weaker nations COMMENT | DANNY BRADLOW | U.S. president Donald Trump's recent actions seem designed to reassert American power and demonstrate that it is still the dominant global power and is capable of bullying weaker nations into following America's lead. He …
(2025-02-21). Turkey execs hit with travel ban after govt criticism. newarab.com 
Two top Turkish business lobby executives were barred from travelling abroad after being questioned for hours by a judge over remarks criticising the justice system, state media reported Thursday. | Orhan Turan, who heads the influential TUSIAD business and industry association, was taken to court by police several hours after Istanbul's chief prosecutor said he was being investigated for "seeking to influence a fair trial" and…
(2025-02-21). DeepSeek helps Yiwu merchants master cross-border e-commerce trade. ecns.cn Yiwu, known as "the world's capital for small commodities" and home to China's largest wholesale market, has recently started using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for their merchants.
(2025-02-21). All-solid-state battery tech charges ahead. ecns.cn Chinese battery players are joining forces, including leveraging artificial intelligence technologies, to accelerate the development of all-solid-state batteries.
(2025-02-21). Fascist Kash Patel confirmed by US Senate to lead FBI. wsws.org Patel's chief qualification in leading the largest federal domestic police/intelligence agency is his unswerving loyalty to Trump and his program of fascist retribution.
(2025-02-21). UK warns against travel to Iran after couple charged with spying. newarab.com 
The The couple, who were travelling on a global motorbiking trip, were arrested in January in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, accused of working with covert institutions linked to Western intelligence agencies. | The UK Foreign Office said it was "deeply concerned" following the arrest, reiterating that British citizens…
(2025-02-21). China unveils rare disease diagnostic tool. tvbrics.com 
The tool powered by artificial intelligence may detect Rett and Angelman syndromes…
(2025-02-21). Trump's NSA Reveals More Putin Phone Details Amid US Insults To Zelensky | Mike Waltz | Ukraine,Russia. hindustantimes.com United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz addressed the media as President Donald Trump completes one month at the Oval Office on February 20. Waltz shed light on US polices on various issues including Russia-Ukraine war, tussle with the European Union and the situation in the Middle East. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). On Cam: Trump's Anger With Zelensky Exploding – Revelation By NSA | Ukraine Has Only 1 Option Now. hindustantimes.com US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz dodged questions when asked if Putin is responsible for the Ukraine war. Waltz instead said that Donald Trump was "very, very frustrated" with Zelensky. He also told the reporters at the White House that Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). Actress Tilda Swinton condemns "state-perpetrated and internationally enabled genocide" at Berlinale. wsws.org In her vivid, at times poetic remarks, Swinton described the cinema as a boundless haven of freedom and solidarity, qualities increasingly difficult to find in the world.
(2025-02-21). Hamas acknowledges possible Mix-up in body identification amid Israeli accusations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas has acknowledged the possibility of a mix-up in the identification of Shiri Bibas' body, following Israeli claims that the remains handed over did not match forensic tests. The group emphasized that it has no interest in violating the agreement, responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations.Hamas Denies Intentional Breach of Agreement | In a statement issued on Friday, Hamas dismissed Israeli allegations as politically motivated, accusing Netanyahu of using the issue to cover up internal divisions. The group reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all obligations under the…
(2025-02-21). Israel deploys additional battalions to West Bank amid rising tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military has reinforced its West Bank presence by deploying three additional battalions, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive for a "strong operation" in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the arrest of a Jewish suspect linked to recent bus explosions near Tel Aviv.In a statement released on Platform X, the Israeli army confirmed that the decision to send three battalions to the Central Command was based on security assessments. The statement emphasized that the military remains prepared to expand operations, particularly in northern West Bank, where efforts to…
(2025-02-21). The Arab States Must Stop Trump and Netanyahu in their Tracks. pressenza.com Regardless of how geostrategically important the relationship is between the Arab states and the US, the former must demonstrate unanimous resolve to oppose Trump's and Netanyahu's disastrous plans to take over Gaza and exile the Indigenous Palestinians. Given Egypt's desire to convey the urgency and the far-reaching implications of the Arab summit on March 4 in Cairo, it's possible that both heads of state and foreign ministers will be in attendance. They should make it clear that their countries will spare no effort or resources to prevent the US and Israel from acting in defiance of international laws, norms,…
(2025-02-21). Arab states reject Trump's ethnic cleansing plan. workers.org 
In a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan in the Oval Office, Trump said to the camera: "The U.S. won't have to buy Gaza. We will take it. We won't buy it; we're going to take it, hold it, cherish it. … Nobody's going to question it." (ABC News, Feb. . . . |
(2025-02-21). US military commander meets Panama Canal administrator to discuss countering China. scmp.com Panama's president, who was warned about China's influence by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier this month, reacted with anger.
(2025-02-21). Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after his 150% tariff threat over dollar undermining. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the BRICS alliance collapsed after he imposed a 150% tariff threat on member nations for attempting to weaken the US dollar.BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, has been exploring alternatives to the dollar in global trade."BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when I came in, the first thing I said was any BRICS state that even mentions the destruction of the dollar will be charged a 150%…
(2025-02-21). Texas Banned Abortion, Then Sepsis Rates Soared. counterpunch.org 
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021, ProPublica found in a first-of-its-kind data analysis. The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the second trimester, ProPublica found. The surge in this life-threatening condition, caused by infection, was most
(2025-02-21). "People have the power to change the course of history": ICRC President at the European Conference, Harvard University. icrc.org 31 January 2025…
(2025-02-21). US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say. scmp.com Draft resolution, which a source said is being sponsored by more than 50 countries, demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Worsening unemployment, hunger and homelessness in New Zealand. wsws.org The Salvation Army's "State of the Nation" report points to historic attacks on workers' living standards as New Zealand's recession deepens.
(2025-02-21). People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests. scmp.com Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, suggesting a viral change.
(2025-02-21). Amazon gains creative control of James Bond film franchise in deal with Broccoli family. scmp.com The James Bond franchise has been controlled by members of the Broccoli family since the first 007 film 'Dr. No' in 1962.
(2025-02-21). Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid Justice Department tumult. scmp.com Patel takes charge as Trump -backed officials seek to put their stamp on the FBI and its parent agency, the Justice Department.
(2025-02-21). Trump's Bet With Trudeau? Karoline Leavitt Mocks Canada Ahead Of Hockey Match With USA | 51st State. hindustantimes.com White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave a witty reply when asked about Thursday night's hockey game between the US and Canada. She said Trump spoke to the US men's hockey team by phone and wished the players good luck. Leavitt also said, "The White House looks forward to the United States beating our soon-to-be 51st state, Canada." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). Morocco says arrested 12 suspected jihadists. newarab.com 
In a joint statement, the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance said they had foiled the plot with simultaneous arrests across nine cities, including Tamesna near the capital Rabat. | They alleged that the 1…
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia unveils new official Riyal symbol. newarab.com 
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the move on Thursday, following official approval from King Salman bin Abdulaziz. | The new riyal symbol has been designed to the highest technical standards and reflects Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage, SAMA said in a statement. | "The symbol will make it easier to refer to the Saudi riyal in all finan…
(2025-02-21). Minister clarifies new curriculum grading. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations. Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the Minister of State for Education and …
(2025-02-21). United States Sanctions Rwandan Minister, M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
The United States has slapped sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwandan Minister of State for Regional Integration and Lawrence Kingston Kanyuka, the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels political spokesperson over insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released on Thursday by Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, the …
(2025-02-21). Turkey: Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists, "Release them now!". fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Upholding the ceasefire in Gaza is an imperative for preserving human life and dignity. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Riyadh for Gaza plan after Trump proposal. newarab.com 
Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people. | Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and how to fund its reconstruction. A source close to the Saudi government told AFP that Arab leaders would discuss "a reconstruction plan to counter Trump's plan for Gaza". | Separately, Hamas rejected on Friday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "th…
(2025-02-21). Trump FBI pick Kash Patel confirmed amid Justice Department tumult. scmp.com Patel, confirmed by a 51-49 vote, takes charge as Trump-backed officials seek to put their stamp on FBI and Justice Department.
(2025-02-21). Official: Iran mastering construction of nuclear power plants. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the United States has failed to prevent the construction of Karun power plant in the southern city of Darkhoveyn, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic continues to pursue its peaceful nuclear activities despite the enemies' plots.
(2025-02-21). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org Working Paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-02-21). China, U.S. officials to discuss economic issues via video call. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng will hold a video call with the United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday night to discuss important economic issues between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun confirmed.
(2025-02-21). China: Joint statement on the fifth anniversary of the "Xiamen gathering" crackdown. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Over 400 cholera cases reported in southern Sudan city. newarab.com Sudanese health officials said on Thursday that over 400 The surge in cases was attributed to a "shortage of water due to power outages," the health ministry in White Nile state said in a statement. | On Sunday, eyewitnesses told AFP drones had struck the Um Dabakar power station which supplies the city, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. | "The station has stopped working," an engineer told AFP, w…
(2025-02-21). Reciprocal tariffs will undermine trade. ecns.cn Once the United States imposes its proposed "reciprocal tariffs", it will inevitably seriously undermine the multilateral trading system and affect the global supply chain, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and "We're at a very i…
(2025-02-21). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). OEWG: Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025…
(2025-02-21). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-21). Accident between truck and bus leaves 12 dead in Brazil. plenglish.com Brazil, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) At least 12 people were killed and 18 injured, in an accident that occurred last night between a truck and a bus carrying university students in the interior of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
(2025-02-21). "Why doesn't Kizza Besigye just EAT?" independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | You cannot miss it. The hauntingly sunken face of Kizza Besigye. Winnie Byanyima, Besigye's wife, told AFP that Besigye went on a hunger strike on February 10 protesting his continued illegal detention. His detractors, still harping on about the performative antics of activism, claim that Besigye's frail state is self-inflicted. Mockingly, …
(2025-02-21). Canada will soon become the 51st U.S. State: Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Canada could become the 51st state, stating it could happen "perhaps soon." His remarks, which he has reiterated multiple times, reflect his apparent interest in annexing America's northern neighbor, which is larger than the U.S. in land area.Trump has previously proposed erasing the 5,525-mile-long border between the two countries, arguing it would eliminate the need for tariffs on one of America's top trading partners."If people wanted to play the game right, it would be 100% certain that they'd become a state," he said recently.Initiall…
(2025-02-21). Who is Singaporean biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua, whose assets have been frozen over US$830m suit by Novo Nordisk. channelnewsasia.com Among the assets frozen include a DBS bank account under KBP Biosciences that held US$218 million as of Dec 31, 2023, and a US$7 million house in Sennett Estate.
(2025-02-21). Greek PM: Europe should 'wake up,' reduce reliance on US. presstv.ir Greece has suggested that Europe must set up a defense policy and develop an intrinsic deterrent power to reduce reliance on the United States.
By Michael Klare / TomDispatch Last April, in a move generating scant media attention, the Air Force announced that it had chosen two little-known drone manufacturers — Anduril Industries of Costa Mesa, California, and General Atomics of San Diego — to build prototype versions of its proposed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), a future unmanned plane intended to accompany piloted …
The Gaza government's Detainee Media Office has issued a statement slamming what it called "international double standards" in media treatment of Media reports on Saturday focused on the gaunt and emaciated condition of the three released captives [mda…
How Donald Trump and Elon Musk are tearing America's most insidious instrument of domination THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The "reforms" to government spending by President Donald Trump and his newfound friend, Elon Musk, are the logical conclusion of the way "democracy" in America has evolved. America has, anyway, never been a democracy in …
Rwanda has broken international law with the visible presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside Rwanda's covert M-23 militia. M-23 is reported to have captured Goma (again) and the civilians are in a state of emergency. This is familiar because M-23 previously took over the city in 2012 but had to …
President Trump has ordered a freeze on all foreign aid to South Africa in an executive order he signed Friday, claiming that a new land reform law amounts to "government-sponsored race-based discrimination." The country's white minority still owns the vast majority of farmland decades after the end of apartheid rule. Trump also criticized South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ and said the United States would accept white South Africans as refugees facing what he characterized as persecution. The cuts to aid are already causing widespread suffering in South Africa, where &…
Arab governments have slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that a Palestinian state should be established in Saudi Arabia. | Netanyahu — Riyadh quickly rebuffed the Israeli leader's comments in a foreign ministry s…
Despite the fallout, there was little that was actually new or shocking about Trump and Netanyahu's press conference last week. What shocked informed people on all sides of the Palestine issue was Trump's forthright (if crude, ill-comprehended and oblivious) statement of the truth: that the United States is committed to the Judaization of Palestine and a process of "normalization" between a "greater" Israel and its Arab neighbors that involves a combination of apartheid and physical displacement. All the diplo-speak of Biden and his predecessors that so effectively obfuscated the Americans' and Israelis' true pol…
"There is something sick and rotten about states and societies that not only support and enable mass killings but also make money off of them." — Pankaj Mishra, January 30, 2025 At a February 4th, 2025, press conference in Washington, D.C., President Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, announced U.S. intent to turn the 
On Monday, Israeli soldiers invaded the Khallet Ad-Dabe' area in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and demolished five homes, a cave, and infrastructure. Mohammad Rib'ey, the head of Tiwana Village Council, stated that the army pushed several military vehicles and bulldozers into the area before demolishing …
On Sunday and earlier Monday, Israeli soldiers killed five Palestinians, including an elderly woman, in the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip. Earlier Monday, medical sources have confirmed that Israeli soldiers fired live rounds at Palestinians in the Sheja'eyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian. On Sunday, medical sources said three slain Palestinians were …
To many, it is an unseen problem. People denied mental health services who end up homeless or incarcerated as criminals. A few year ago, the Kennedy Forum at Chicago's Palmer House Hilton, addressed this and other aspects of the lack of a functional community mental health system in the United States. The Kennedy Forum was founded …
Don Trump, current temporary occupant of the elective office of President of the United States, has issued an Executive Order to ferret out "antichristianity" from the federal government. Now cynics might perceive an odd karmic resonance from the "communist witch hunts" of Senator Joe McCarthy though the grotesque, twisted soul of Roy Cohn to his 
Authorities in Freezing temperatures have gripped the northern half of the country over the past few days, causing a spike in energy consumption.
The joint summit of the heads of state and government of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC. In a joint communique issued after the summit held in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, the leaders said …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In May, the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, will be spending one year at the helm of the Uganda Police Force. Byakagaba replaced Martin Ochola who held the mantle for six years. On Wednesday at the 28th Police Council Meeting held at police headquarters, Naguru, Byakagaba informed President …
Ken assesses a recent announcement by China with respect to gold and compares that to developments in the United States, which are still focusing on FIAT-based assets with a new technological twist. 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The move by United States President Donald Trump to order a suspension of US foreign aid that came with a funding halt on HIV treatment has come with wide misinformation about drug access. This has caused fear and could turn away clients from picking their refills affect their progress …
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to take over Gaza by the United States, made during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, has met with widespread condemnation from European, Middle Eastern and other international leaders. Trump proposed that the United States …